Feeling refreshed and a tad rested! Looking forward to my vacation #2 coming up soon! Outfit Details: Oxford shirt: Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 Jeans: Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Rayban aviators – available here | Shoes – Lauren Marinis.…
- 11 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:05pm -

When asked about the inspiration for her Resort 2014 Collection, Donna Karan was quoted to say that it was all about the “L” word – and then listed several: long, lean, languid, luxurious, light. These adjectives definitely sum up the collectio…
- 12 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:01pm -

LEGO bricks are not just a children’s toy, it would seem. Artist Nathan Sawaya uses them as his medium for his artwork – “The Art of the Brick.” Sawaya is credited as being the first artist to take LEGO into the art world, and is the creator…
- 13 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 2:01pm -

Here are a few shots from our relaxing weekend at a resort in Palm Springs. It was a short vacay filled with laughter, telling stories, great food, drinks and pool time with Greg and the kids. Wearing my favorite kaftan available for purchase here, a…
- 1 day ago, 17 Jun 13, 4:05pm -

Los Angeles based designer, Jenni Kayne, delivered a resort collection that was true to her signature minimalist style, in addition to adding modern touches. Kayne featured the ultimate white trench, leather pieces and effortless maxis that are sure…
- 1 day ago, 17 Jun 13, 3:01pm -

When it comes to the art of millinery, or hat design and manufacture, we do not hear a lot about specific designers who make this their focus. Gone are the days where a lady would wear a hat with each and every outfit, making the industry less releva…
- 2 days ago, 17 Jun 13, 2:01pm -

Tina Ndidi Ugo is the creative director behind Didi Creations. The UK based label which caters for the fashion conscious male and female through creating unique pieces of clothing , footwear, bags and accessories was started a year ago. Most of…
- 3 days ago, 15 Jun 13, 7:27pm -

 How beautiful is this editorial by Alex Lipkin for Go Style Magazine? Peep the rest of the photo shoot below.MORE PICS AFTER THE JUMP © copyright 2012 – All rights reserved CIAAFRIQUE
- 3 days ago, 15 Jun 13, 6:21pm -

We took a little road trip to Palm Springs–it has been hella fun, but also hella hot. Spending a lot of time indoors and in the pool. Snapped these photos below with my iPhone. Tank (Zara) old | Shorts (True Religion) Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3…
- 3 days ago, 15 Jun 13, 5:15pm -

Wishing you all a fantastic weekend with your loved ones. Blessed we got through the end of another school year–off celebrating with Greg and the kids. Outfit Details: Baseball Tee (Shoxie -sold out); Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 Boyfriend jeans;…
- 4 days ago, 14 Jun 13, 4:06pm -

TweetIn a much debated OpEd last week by former conservative MP, Louise Mensch, Mensch defiantly declares that intersectionality is bollocks and that she for one, has “no intention of checking her privilege”. Mensch went on to hold this inters…
- 14 days ago, 4 Jun 13, 9:32pm -

Tweet This post is an extract from a Q&A by sixty7 Architecture Road, a Canadian site devoted to the built environment, which asked four individuals, from various professional backgrounds, and from different parts of the globe, to give answers to th…
- 19 days ago, 31 May 13, 2:14pm -

TweetIn the lead up to the short list announcement for the Nobel Prize in Literature on 30 May, headlines this week brought to the fore the problematic obsession that some people have with the Nobel Prize in Literature being awarded to the late Ch…
- 26 days ago, 23 May 13, 5:12pm -

TweetI am glad to share that I have won the ”Blogger of the Year” award at the Women4Africa Awards. The awards, which took place on 18 May 2013, was described as “the most honourable event for African’s by Africans ever in the UK”. Anoth…
- 27 days ago, 22 May 13, 8:01pm -

TweetI was fourteen the first time that I was molested. It was an incident that (in hindsight) ushered me into the awareness that womanhood was in many ways going to be quite the challenge. I was walking home after school, this was in Malmo, Sweden,…
- 35 days ago, 14 May 13, 8:55pm -

TweetThe world has never been as patriarchal as it is today. I’m not claiming that individual societies don’t treat their women better than they did previously, but in the globalised, interconnected world we live in, we can no longer consider is…
- 42 days ago, 7 May 13, 8:22pm -

TweetI am happy to announce that I have won the ”Outstanding Achievement in Media” award at the African Diaspora Awards which took place on 2 May 2013. The African Diaspora Awards (ADA) ceremony is an event which pays tribute to African succes…
- 47 days ago, 3 May 13, 12:55pm -

TweetIf the government passes a proposal that bans miniskirts, Uganda may soon join the list of countries to restrict women from making independent choices about what they wear. If the bill, which has been proposed by (insert drumroll) the minister…
- 62 days ago, 18 Apr 13, 10:13am -

Forgetful. That's what we are sometimes. We forget how intricate and extremely complex we are. How uniquely exquisite. How different our neural networks are from the person next to us. Why our patterns of thinking just seem to be so pecul…
- 63 days ago, 17 Apr 13, 12:36pm -

TweetConversations with women who empower is a quarterly interview series where women of African heritage share their views on work and life. The series highlights women whose work empowers and inspires in its skilfulness, ethos, creativity and imp…
- 69 days ago, 10 Apr 13, 7:36pm -

In a bid to promote his new album, “D’Kings Men” and his forthcoming DKM Concert on 23rd June, 2013, D’Banj… and his DB Records crew have been on a massive media tour.While he dropped by the Beat 99.9 FM
- 2 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:57am -

After releasing her 1st two singles, “Number” featuring Day 26 and “Ms. international” featuring Beenie Man and Wizkid, world renowned female producer and Africa’s 1st female DJ releases her 3rd single off the upcoming “Who is DJ Soupamod…
- 2 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 12:32am -

It’s a little hard to believe that with all the success Bez has attained so far in his career, he’s done it with just two official music videos out. And, those were for “Stupid Song” featuring Praiz and “More You”.…
- 7 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 7:30pm -

Ezi Emela is a rising UK-based Afro Pop starlet who has given us such enticing singles as “Catch My Heart” & “Secret Lover” featuring Skales…. Over the past few weeks, she has been a guest DJ at BBC Radio
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 7:09pm -

Get ready to see Iyanya in the new MTN ad campaign as the Waist-whining maestro ‘ports’… to MTN.He took to his Instagram page a few moments ago to announce the big news with the below photo, tagged with the
- 8 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 6:38pm -

When last did we hear from Mo’Cheddah?It’s been a while since the ‘Franchise Celebrity’ has been the rave of the scene, at least not since she dropped her Dance Pop tune, “Louder”… about this time last year.The
- 10 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:33pm -

InfoDev… (Information for Development program) is a special initiative of the World Bank along with other international development organizations with a focus on information and technologies. The idea is to help fight poverty and promote economic g…
- 11 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 4:09pm -

Ain’t no party like the Lagos party. Honestly and truly… Lagosians love to party. The celebratory Nigerian spirit is absolutely infectious and it is so much so that it has crossed the international frontiers. The world’s most recognized news ag…
- 11 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:57pm -

Every now and then we come across people whose style we love. From Eku Edewor to DJ Caise…, we cant help but gush at how well put together and stylish they always look. However, even though these people always
- 11 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 3:53pm -

‘…rep my city, I’m from Las gidi, odi gan gan…”UK-based rapper/singer L Marshall just dropped a new project that he says is not an EP, a mixtape or an album titled “Kiss The Fire” {click here to download}… and
- 13 hours ago, 18 Jun 13, 2:27pm -