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Coral is a very versatile colour. Flattering coral is emerging as the go-to colour for the stylish woman. It naturally compliments neutrals and blues and looks great on most women. Whether you choose long, asymmetric or just a simple dress, a coral dress is always a great holiday pick. &RUDO LV DOVR JUHDW DV DQ DFFHQW FRORXU ,W路V MXVW D PDWWHU of preferences about what you prefer. Bold and romantic, coral is one of those colours that you can wear both during days and nights. Coral will make neutrals and khaki pop. Here are some ideas on how to wear a coral dress and look fabulous.
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Looking for the latest trends to adopt? Hopefully our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep kee you loking fab all day and all week.
Polo-Style Shirts Designers found a fun way to continue playing with sporty themes this season. Get ready to pop that collar and channel you inner prep looking chic.
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OneShoulder Cuts
Blue And White Trend If black and white is too stark for you, this subtle version may be more your speed.Give this trend a try when you feel like making a statement with little to no colour.
BEBE ONE SHOULDER DRESS
Believe it or not,your shoulders have become the sexiest part of your body overnight.Show them off in these one-shoulder tops and dresses that are perfect for anytime and anywhere.
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KEHINDE YOUNG-HARRY AND DAUGHTERS - Walking the talk
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By Yemisi Suleiman
nchor of the famous news feature programme, ‘Newsline’, on the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Kehinde Young-Harry, was one of the most famous TV hosts in her days of TV. For years, she kept viewers glued to their TV sets for the ever-intriguing Sunday tonic, Newsline, which brought true life experiences and some times, weird stories to the fore. Now in her sixties and voluntarily retired, her daughters, Helene Ibru and Tabia Princewill, have conveniently followed in her footsteps, as hosts of ‘Walk the Talk’, a show that probes deeply into a variety of issues and how they affect our lives while entertaining audiences. In this interview alongside her two daughters, Kehinde speaks on retirement, fame and the joy of family. March 1, 2015 /
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