Sarah’s Style Steal: Jessica Alba’s Hot Pink Jacket

I’ve had a woman crush on Jessica Alba since I watched her stellar dance moves in Honey at a sleepover when I was in middle school. I have never seen more breathtaking features… her skin and smile can’t be beat! She’s not only astonishingly beautiful, she has impeccable style too.

Jessica dresses gorgeously at events and has equally awesome style when she is running around with her daughter. I love her hot pink leather jacket for spring. It brightens up the look while still keeping covered up in the cool or rainy weather. Here are my picks to steal Jessica’s pink leather jacket look.

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Chanel x Monster Headphones Are Happening And Of Course They’re Quilted

Fashion Month is officially over. We learned a lot over the past 4 weeks, like Tom Ford is actually a pretty funny guy and Kendall Jenner isn’t afraid of a sheer top. But the best news to come out of the Fall 2014 season is Chanel x Monster headphones. The French fashion house isn’t the first to do designer headphones, but there’s just something extra special about a pair with double C’s. Krazy Karl sent a few models down the runway with the quilted (obvi) headphones around their necks, but it wasn’t until DJ Swizz Beatz posted Instagram photos that we knew this collab was for real. He went on a little bit of an uploading spree with captions like, “HISTORY HAS JUST BEEN MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” and “Chanel X Monster #chanel #monster #paris #makinghistory#imjustgettingstarted.” Soooo yeah, this is pretty much a done deal, although no official launch date has been set. Hopefully we’ll see these babies in-stores by the time the Fall 2014 collection hits this September. For now, check out Swizz’s pics below:

Swizz Beatz and Kaiser Karl with the Monster headphones.

Swizz Beatz wearing the headphones at the Chanel Supermarché.

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HEADPHONES AS FASHION – LISTEN TO THE COOLEST NEW ACCESSORIES Fashion-Headphones-10.25

There was once a time when headphones were basic and boring. They didn’t come in cool colors or fun patterns. They weren’t customized to display individual style. And if they were kinda cute, maybe they didn’t work so great. Those were the dark days of headphone design. Now thanks to visionaries like Dr. Dre and his Beats, there’s a new day. Now headphones come in every color and style you can imagine – and quite a few you haven’t yet. Allow us to share some of the coolest headphones we’ve seen on the scene recently!

Monster Headphones are one of the most popular brands on the market, and with good reason. These headphones bump hard, and the bass impact will leave you impressed as a listener. The Monster Inspiration headphones are their intentionally fashionable collection, and they look great while they bang. They fold up into a cool leather pouch, and the limited edition headbands come with studded and leather details that other headphones haven’t matched the cool factor of. Yet.

Urbanears come in just about every color you can imagine, from basic black to riotous red, purple, yellow and orange. If bold hues aren’t your thing, consider a pair of Plattan headphones in tweed or denim – they’ve got those too. The sound quality is excellent enough that Urbanears are the official headphones used by superstar DJ Jillionaire of Major Lazer, and other tastemakers on the DJ scene.

Frends are those cool gold and white headphones that every fashionista was rocking during Fashion Week. They’re stylish AND considerate, ensuring not to mess up your earrings when you wear them. The Layla and Taylor models are fabulous golden cones that make your ears look fabulous, and deliver great sound quality to match the look.

Ladybuds by Handcandy are like jeweled accessories through and through. Choose a style that goes with your overall aesthetic and be prepared to spark a conversation – these are statement headphones! Beaded, bright and bold, they retail for $40.

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Topshop for Adidas Has Arrived in Sporty Luxe Style

With the ‘sportswear meets high-street‘ trend still making its mark in fashion world, Topshop brings us another option to getting that athletic-luxe look we crave. The London based retailer has just released a preview of their 20-piece collaboration with Adidas Originals, available in stores March 20, and the meshing of the two lines proves brilliant.
The iconic Adidas logo, sporty sweat material, and slouchy silhouettes give the appeal of workout wear, but Topshop was sure to have their fashion-forward and feminine flavor featured as well. “Topshop and Adidas Originals working together is a total celebration of the greatness of fashion and sportswear and how important and influential they are to each other,” explained Topshop creative director Kate Phelan to Vogue.com. She reminds us that “we’re in a sportswear revolution at the moment,” and we don’t doubt her. With high fashion designers like Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, and most recently, Chanel with their spring sneakers, showcasing the athletic influenced style on their recent runways, it looks like couture may be taking a more casual approach to women’s clothing.
As for our first look of the Topshop x Adidas collection, our wish list already includes the street style savvy graphic sweatshirts, the digital print high-top tennis shoes, and the luxe multi-colored tanks. View all the pieces here.

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LAGOS FASHION MENIAC 2013

AUDITIONS!! AUDITIONS!! AUDITIONS!!!

This is for aspiring models and those that have a flair for the entertainment industry as Royhills Fashion House presents to you LAGOS FASHION MENIAC 2013. Here is a information about it before the details of the auditions:
LAGOS FASHION MENIAC is a runway show with an edge in fashion and style, a platform set to develop, empower and encourage talented/young designers and models, with the responsibility of boosting, revitalizing and rebranding the Nigerian fashion industry through our events, which discourages social ill-norms and values among the youths with a view of making NIGERIA great.
LAGOS FASHION MENIAC 2012 (Maiden Edition) was celebrity-attractive, crowd-thronging with side-splitting Fashion and Music Concerts from the staple of Royhills Fashion House(RFH). This gave us (RFH) a view, that wherever the LAGOS FASHION MENIAC is staged in Lagos the venues will be filled with overwhelmed crowed of excited people, longing for a quality runway Fashion show, the event is reputed for.

LAGOS FASHION MENIAC 2013 Tagged “THE UNVELING OF STYLE TREND” will be more creative, informative with educative activities, as we bring in Pioneers Fashion Oriented Designers to have a direct communicative platform with Nigerian youths (especially young designers & models) and the society at large.
LAGOS FASHION MENIAC also aims at cutting across geographic and culture barriers and position itself as a business of fashion and design event targeted at showcasing the best of the fashion industry, drive the Nigerian fashion industry and ultimately uplift its profile within the globe. We give upcoming designers/models and visitors room for interactive platform to maximize their exposure within and beyond their industry circle and open gateways for more business opportunities.
Another interesting part of LAGOS FASHION MENIAC is Lagos itself – a metropolitan island that features an interesting mix of people, cultures and is fast becoming the melting pot for business in West-Africa and Africa at lager.
The Lagos State first Lady Mrs Abimbola Fashola on the 30th of May 2013 through a phone call, gave a thumb up to the family of ROYHILLS FASHION HOUSE for encouraging the youths of Lagos State to get busy with the work of style and fashion designing as a means of making money and also keeping them (Lagos youths) away from social vices, through your wonderful Fashion show “LAGOS FASHION MENIAC”. She also urged us (LFM) to continue with our good work and never to look back or give up on our beautiful dream. On behalf of the CEO ROYHILLS FASHION HOUSE Mr. Roy Edozie Hilson and the crew member of L.F.M we say  a big thanks to our  dear mother for her kind words of encouragement.
EKO O ni baje Ooo!

With the aim of achieving the stipulated goals of Lagos Fashion Meniac, DJ Tee, a renowned music video director in the Nigeria Entertainment industry is set to grace the 2013 edition of the event with his outstanding works. Baale of Lagos Fashion Meniac 2013, DJ Tee, is one of Nigeria’s highest paid music videos director with a rich catalogue of top-notch works including commercials for multinationals, DJ Tee holds a degree in media production and a master’s degree in cinematography from the New York Film Academy (London Branch). He was also in the Nigerian Army before joining the evolving music industry.

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Royhills Fashion House

AUDITION DETAILS

On the Auditioning day for LfM 2013
#Female models are to wear Tank tops and Leggings of any colour plus 6inches heels.
#Male models are to wear skinny jeans and body hug polos of any colour.
#Note: All the participating Designers, Fashion Stylist, Makeup Artist, Official Blogs and Hair Stylist are to be present at the auditioning ground.
#Venue: Midas Xquisite, Tinuade str, Opp 1st bank b/stop, Off Allen Avenue Ikeja
#Date: 3rd of August
#Time: 10am
#For more info please visit our website on http://www.royhills.org or ff us @RoyhillsFasHuz or contact Givens on 08037984961, pin 25ef9df65.

Audition for LAGOS FASHION MENIAC (L.F.M) 2013 Requirements:
Male should be 6ft Tall and above
Female from 5ft 10inches Tall and above
#NOTE:  An accreditation form which will qualify you for participation at the audition. The form will be made available for pick up at the venue of the casting.  Aspiring participants should come with a 5×7 full pics and a passport photograph
#Venue: Midas Xquisite, Tinuade str, Opp 1st Bank b/s, Off Allen, Ikeja, Lagos.
#Date: August 3, 2013.
#Time: 10am prompt. For more info contact pin 25e9df65

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You and Your Fashion Statement

Dress the way you want to be addressed is one common saying that we have all heard at one time or the other of our lives that many of us do not take serious. We all love to look fashionable even if there are those who push the boundaries and these set of people either end up making fashion statements and becoming trendsetters or end up making blunders and making a public spectacle of themselves. Fashion has been defined in so many ways that it would be inappropriate to say there is only one correct definition of fashion, so for me I have come to the conclusion that fashion is simply a person’s personal style not minding whether the next person likes it or not as long as the wearer is comfortable.
However as much as we may love to push limits and boundaries, there are generally acceptable ways of dressing in the society and though there may not be a written law about it, it is an unspoken agreement that the people live by. The fashion of the people of Nigeria has evolved over time with a gradual change from native attires to a growing love for the western way of dressing and it has now become the ‘in thing’. From the western culture we imbibed new attires and even designed our own native fabrics and patterns into styles and designs that are foreign to us. For the men for instance we have come to embrace suits and ties, shirts and trousers, jeans and polo while the women’s undying love for skirts and blouse, gowns and mini-skirts, etc is uncanny.

In the midst of all this, there have been some unacceptable fashion statements that have not gone down well with our people such as sagging, and too much ‘skin exposure.’ It brings me to an incident that happened recently. It is common knowledge that University of Lagos (UNILAG) girls love to be fashionable and are considered to be trendsetters. It was a normal day and I had hurried off to my favourite class of all time, Practical Criticism. I always enjoyed the class because of the lecturer was a very smart man and not to say the other lecturers are not smart but there was just a particular connection I had with him that made me enjoy his classes better than all my other lectures or maybe it simply had to do with the power of analyzing someone’s work of literature.

The class was already going on when she sauntered in, majestic in her extremely short Ankara gown with its exposing one hand style. Most of her backside was exposed and a good portion of her breasts were out, leaving little to the imagination. The attention of the class was caught and she was obviously enjoying the attention; oh only if she had known. The lecturer looked at her from head to toe and called her back as she made to sit down. He accessed her from head to toe again and shook his head, then came the fire; he asked her if she could dress like this at home and she answered in the affirmative. He was of the opinion that if she could then it means her parents were irresponsible and then sent out her of the class not before taking down her name and matriculation number with the threat of disciplinary action from the department’s authority for indecent dressing.

To say she was embarrassed was an understatement as she left the class with her cheeks burning bright. Her spot in the limelight had suddenly gone awry and this was not what she had bargained for. Fashion taken a bit too far, this was obviously not a good day for her. It is important to dress the way we want to be addressed, perhaps she would have rocked that outfit at a club or some red carpet event where she would have gotten buzz and praise from the media about her good looks but here she had come to the wrong place. I couldn’t help laughing as people in the class snickered and laughed to the girl’s detriment; she scurried away with her tails between her legs.

In choosing that outfit, know your environment and the kind of occasion you are going for, it is always key in order to avoid any sort of embarrassment. Showing skin or sagging may seem to be the in thing but doesn’t make us lose our culture because the issue of morality differs from place to place. Your fashion statement talks about you and you talk about your fashion statement.

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ANKARA MEETS URBAN FASHION SHOW

Fashion instinct has created an eclectic showcase of Ankara and urban look; Ankara Meets Urban Fashion Show. Fashion instinct is bringing you a platform where Ankara design goes head - to - head with urban designs. It is obvious that Ankara material has taken a new dimension in the fashion world, at this fashion show the world will roll over and we would see urban designs VS Ankara designs. This is a one of a kind fashion show bringing together on one runway 20 top designers and 10 accessory makers paired with leading elite models for the first time ever. Ankara Meets Urban Fashion Show is an opportunity for designers to showcase their designs with style in a room full of Fashionista. This event is to be held @ the prestigious Victoria Crown Plaza. VI on the 6th of July 2013. It is going to be a night to remember in the fashion world.
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Gist from Mr ideal Nigeria 2013....

The event was held at Bespoke Centre , Lekki 2013 is the best line up we have had in years and we promise an electrifying show! The Mr Ideal Nigeria is committed to empowering young men, we are not selling a dream, we are building a future for the young men who are contesting in our pageant. We are confident that the new Mr Ideal Nigeria will benefit the country and will move us all a step closer toward building a greater Nigeria”The crowd was hyped up and cheering and the contestants looked hot in their traditional, swim wear and evening wear. The crowd went wild every time the contestants came out but the cheering grew loudest when Mr. Lagos, Mr. Ekiti, Mr. Anambra, Mr Imo and Mr. Taraba took the stage. The crowd came to a fever pitch when the top six contestants – Kogi, Zamfara, Imo, Anambra , Kaduna and Ekiti– were called out onto the stage. Proud supporters screamed for their contestants of choice but it was unanimously agreed that Mr. Imo deserved the crown. Mr Anambra, Swanki, came in 6th place, Mr. Ekiti, Ola Rotibi in 5th place as Mr Ideal Nigeria – West Africa,  Mr. Kaduna, Nuhu Haruna, in 4th place as Mr. Ideal NIgeria – Globe to represent Nigeria at Mr Ecowas , Mr Zamfara, Fortune Obiora,came  in 3rd place as Mr Ideal Nigeria – Tourism and 2nd place went to Kogi Dayo Iferiola with title Mr Ideal Nigeria – Earth. Other contestants that won various awards like Mr Picture Perfect –  Abuja, Mr. Body Perfect – Mr. Kano, Mr Culture NIgeria – Rivers. Mr. Imo  won the most coveted crown would be representing Nigeria at Mr Africa International and is also the face of the watchlocker wristwatch brand in Nigeria. it was truly amazing......Report by Midas

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MR IDEAL NIGERIAN

On May 18, 10 Exclusive Designers in Africa, 40 Celebrity Models and 10 Smoking Hot Artistes will assemble in the city of Lagos for the Fashion Show of the year. It’s going to be a Show like never.

It’s MR IDEAL NIGERIA: ROCK THE RUNWAY 2013!!!

10 DESIGNERS!
10 ARTISTES!!
40 MODELS!!!
1 RUNWAY!!!!

Featuring: Taye Taylor (London), Anthony Soares Clothing (South Africa), Jason Porshe (Nigeria), Chiroma Banks (London), Pendo Clothing (Nigeria), Afriken Novelty (Ghana), Adunni Oge (Nigeria)

Catch Mr Ideal Nigeria 2012, Miss Free State South Africa 2013 Pelo, Miss Omolewa and Mr Teen Nigeria 2013 as well as other Celebrity Models on the Runway.
Live Peformances by Dipp, Oyinkansola, Kurrent Brothers (South Africa), Gmak (London) Bounty, A’J [AniJamz], Dr Spice and other Hot Artistes.
Media coverage by NTA , Superscreen , Spice TV , Duchess TV , Noun FM , Stylish Naija, AKSidiMP3.
Read more at http://talkmuzik.com/event-mr-ideal-nigeria-rock-the-runway-2013/#H9RPpHLw34AyMT3m.99

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