Look of the Day: Janet Jackson in Haider Ackermann

This cannot be denied Janet Jackson looks absolutely gorgeous in this outfit, she absolutely rocked this Haider Ackermann gown at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala. Her choice of colour totally blended with her skin, she speaks glam in subtlety. I love it!



























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Eat, Drink & Be Jewelled ....Elan is Back With a Bang!

When `elan magazine launched it raised expectations and excitement of fashion lovers - from their fantastic fashion editorials to insightful fashion features/articles - back then I couldn't just wait for another Sunday.

Then the usual happened, print became bad, boring content increased and apparently sales tremendously declined. So I stopped buying and patiently waited for another magazine that'll come do the trick. During the low-dealings period `elan changed editors like a fashionista changes outfits but NO, it didn't get better rather worse.

But Bang! Elan returns.

During the Arise Fashion Week (fun week..remember?) I heard the gist that ex-model/entrepreneur now fashion designer Kiki Kamanu will be taking up the post of Editor at `elan. First, I felt surprised, I was like, "why would she?". Well, I moved on and waited for the surprise. And yes, Kiki did it, she brought `elan back. She's brought the best of `elan magazine. If you haven't seen a recent edition then you should get the next edition come - 22nd April 2011 (next week) for just N200.

Here are few photos from the last edition:

Title: Eat, Drink & Be Jewelled
Model: Samantha @ Hues & Shades
Make Up: Feyi for Indian Place
Hair: Caroline Alexandra
Style by: Caroline Alexandra
Photography: Chinedum Odogwu for Wellbrook Studio
Directed by: Kiki Kamanu

Apologies for the quality of the photos, lost my camera and had to take with a low quality one.

Accessories Report: The Tiny Belt Trend

The latest trend in accessories is the tiny belt which seems to be everywhere these days.I'm loving dearly and also rocked couple times.

Examples of celebrities that rocked the trend include; Studio 53 Extra Presenter, Eku Edewor, stylist and PR manager for JBL label, Zara Okpara, female music artiste, ChiDynma, style icon, Funke Fowler, Nigeria's top female actress, Genevieve Nnaji, Ono Bello, one of my favourite designer Wana Sambo, Ezinne Chinkata, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, etc

Also, 10 ways to wear the belt look:

1.One of the best ways to wear a belt is to show off a small waist.

2.The addition of a belt on low-rise jeans gives it a mod, casual chic vibe and pulls the entire look together.

3.Sometimes a print can look overwhelming on its own, and a black or dark belt can "ground" the print.

4.Make your waist a focal point with a fabulous belt buckle that doubles as a piece of jewelry.

5.Big, loose layers aren't flattering on anyone, so the best way to create a feminine silhouette is to add a belt to your top layers.

6.If you want to get more mileage out of your separates by mixing and matching pieces, add a belt to pull it all together.

7.Nothing looks chicer than mixing together formal and casual looks for a unique style, a tiny belt does just that.

8.Use a belted waist to create the illusion of an hourglass figure.

9.Not all belts need to be at the waist - Wearing a hip belt -- whether it's on a tunic or a low-slung skirt or dress -- visually lengthens the torso and gives short-waisted women the illusion of a balanced figure.

10.Wear a studded belt to add edge - add a studded leather belt to basics to give everything you own an edgy look. The trick is to keep other accessories free from studs (there is a thing as too much embellishment.)

I Adore Gem Pieces On Men

Everyone at one point or the other needs a little excitement to that look, and that is one good thing accessories do. In the picture below Joshua Kissi of street etiquette beautifully combines few artistic accessories, I like his style.

Fit description

* CXXVI beanie
* Uniqlo waffle 2-button henley
* Billy Kirk leather belt
* A.P.C Petite Standards (soft denim washed)
* Florsheim Chelsea boots

Photo, streetetiquette