TIFFANY AMBER mai atafo
LANRE DA SILVA
ICONIC INVANITY
MOFARI
tsemaye binite
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• Onyeka Onwenu, Ibilola Amao, Others Inducted into MMS Hall of Fame • Yemi Sanni 40th Birthday @ the Ark Event Centre
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young”. - Henry Ford
“The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but to hold hands”.
- Alexandra Penney
Editor’s Note It’s another fashion edition, and what better place to get all the fashion opps than at the Henekien Lagos Design Week, which held weekend, at the marquee, Federal palace Hotel . Four days of all things fashion, decadent and fantabulous. our team of reporters were on hand to bring you first hand reports. starting from yemisi Suleiman ‘s Trends Report on pp 8-9. Too often we tend to under report on what’s trending with men, Jemi Ekunkunbor, takes us through the hip things for men now. see pp. 4-5. It’s okay to bring the world of fashion to a marquee, but what lessons learnt, and what dimensioinal growth therein from such global events yet escapes me. Stay with me in the next weeks, we would be analysing with our team of experts, including Latasha Ngwube on the road to fashion’s Eldorado. Enjoy your week!
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ALLURE’S
WEEKLY FAB LIST ! By - Fatima Garba
Looking for the latest trends to transition into? Hopefully our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you looking fab all day and all week.
PUFFED SLEEVES This season’s nouveau Victorian theme was not just a one-hit wonder. You can still find its presence lingering in one particular area: Exaggerated sleeves.Think about the era of Queens.
topshop net skirt Isabel Marant puffed sleeves dress
NET TREND From New York to Paris, it was nothing but net in the texture department. Think mesh tanks, sheer dresses and waffle-knit paneling.This trend oozes chic and sexy.
PRETTY PLEATS
River Island pleat dress
This season’s teeny-tiny folds are the basic trend to fall back on.This bold box car pleats is a must-have and for best results, wear yours from head to toe.
Kim Kardashian in Balmain net trend
Celine brown trapeze bag
BROWN TREND Topshop metallic pleat skirt
In keeping with this season’s love of all things ‘70s, it is only expected that the colour of choice is brown. Liven up the potentially drab shade with rich colours like maroon or copper.
YSL brown tribute heels
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KEY PIECES TO REVAMP
FA S H I O N
FASH IO N
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MEN’S WARDROBE
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By - Jemi Ekunkunbor
Military Green
The Senator suit
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Patterned jackets` The patterned jacket is becoming a big hit with men. It is fast becoming the favourite of most celebrities. Because they come quite dressy, they are now the dress suit for most red carpets events. The damask pattern is more preferred. Because they are patterned, wear with a pair of plain trousers in block colour.
The military style camouflage print isn’t falling out of fashion any time soon. So too is green, a less obvious nod to military style. Both the camo and the less obvious green has become an integral part of most wardrobes. You can find this with clothes or accessories.
The traditional ijaw two piece suit, has taken a modern twist since 1995 when Nigeria returned to democracy. The quest for identity has led leaders to wearing attires from their geopolitical zones. Today, this two piece suit now Christened the Senator suit, has become popular with both the young and the old from all parts of the country. The new version, now sometimes come designed with pocket square giving it that urbane feel.
Ik Ogbonna
4
alex ekubo
How to wear It is safe to wear this outfit with a pair of socks unlike the traditional design. Finish your look with a Fedora or Panama hat for good effect.
3 mancinii
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uti nwachukwu
How to wear Green
It’s easy to infuse green into your wardrobe because it will fit naturally with a lot of the things you already have in your wardrobe.
The double breasted jacket is not an easy item to pull off. Those well versed in style will tell you so. It takes a really stylish person to handle this well. However, the first rule to wearing one well, is to ensure you get the right size; one that is well fitted. A loose double-breasted jacket will look ill fitting. One strict rule though, if you are short, stay away from a double – breasted jacket
The Ankara rage is not restricted to the female gender. Men have bought into the look as well and it is fast catching on. Pair with plain shirt or jacket but ensure your trouser is not too baggy to avoid it looking like a pyjama.
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bomber jacket Although it was initially an item of military origin, the Bomber jacket has been well adopted to be a part of our every day dressing. Because of its timeless appeal, the Bomber jacket, remains a great investment in any wardrobe. It is a great classic that can be worn from day to night. A practical fashion pieces, choose a plain, stripe or quilted style.
For day, wear a Bomber jacket atop a t-shirt over a pair of jeans and finish the look with a pair of nice trainers. In the evening, ditch the trainers for a pair of Brogues, the t-shirt for a classic white shirt and finish the look with your favourite bomber. You can add an amazing twist to your look with a V- neck sweater or make a loud statement with a pair of coloured pants.
kenneth emmanuel
Print Trousers
Khaki army green shirt
fred amata
fedora
Fedora Hats
How to wear
banky w
Double breasted blazer
6 dj jimmy jatt
Fedora was and will remain one of the most stylish hats ever created. Although it’s been in and out of fashion throughout history, it still remains a favourite of most celebrities. Entertainers like Michael Jackson and Banky W have ensured that the hat remains in fashion. Some have made it an irreplaceable part of their attire. You can’t blame them. It is arguably, one of the most effective accessory in a well-dressed man’s arsenal because it is capable of making a great impression. If your head is long and thin, buying a hat with a tall crown won’t look well on you. Always find an angle that looks good and wear it with confidence. Don’t be timid. Also, ensure your outfit has a collar.
mens skinny pants Jordan printed pants uche nnaji
November 8, 2015 /
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KEY PIECES TO REVAMP
FA S H I O N
FASH IO N
5
MEN’S WARDROBE
2
By - Jemi Ekunkunbor
Military Green
The Senator suit
1
Patterned jackets` The patterned jacket is becoming a big hit with men. It is fast becoming the favourite of most celebrities. Because they come quite dressy, they are now the dress suit for most red carpets events. The damask pattern is more preferred. Because they are patterned, wear with a pair of plain trousers in block colour.
The military style camouflage print isn’t falling out of fashion any time soon. So too is green, a less obvious nod to military style. Both the camo and the less obvious green has become an integral part of most wardrobes. You can find this with clothes or accessories.
The traditional ijaw two piece suit, has taken a modern twist since 1995 when Nigeria returned to democracy. The quest for identity has led leaders to wearing attires from their geopolitical zones. Today, this two piece suit now Christened the Senator suit, has become popular with both the young and the old from all parts of the country. The new version, now sometimes come designed with pocket square giving it that urbane feel.
Ik Ogbonna
4
alex ekubo
How to wear It is safe to wear this outfit with a pair of socks unlike the traditional design. Finish your look with a Fedora or Panama hat for good effect.
3 mancinii
4
/ November 8, 2015
uti nwachukwu
How to wear Green
It’s easy to infuse green into your wardrobe because it will fit naturally with a lot of the things you already have in your wardrobe.
The double breasted jacket is not an easy item to pull off. Those well versed in style will tell you so. It takes a really stylish person to handle this well. However, the first rule to wearing one well, is to ensure you get the right size; one that is well fitted. A loose double-breasted jacket will look ill fitting. One strict rule though, if you are short, stay away from a double – breasted jacket
The Ankara rage is not restricted to the female gender. Men have bought into the look as well and it is fast catching on. Pair with plain shirt or jacket but ensure your trouser is not too baggy to avoid it looking like a pyjama.
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bomber jacket Although it was initially an item of military origin, the Bomber jacket has been well adopted to be a part of our every day dressing. Because of its timeless appeal, the Bomber jacket, remains a great investment in any wardrobe. It is a great classic that can be worn from day to night. A practical fashion pieces, choose a plain, stripe or quilted style.
For day, wear a Bomber jacket atop a t-shirt over a pair of jeans and finish the look with a pair of nice trainers. In the evening, ditch the trainers for a pair of Brogues, the t-shirt for a classic white shirt and finish the look with your favourite bomber. You can add an amazing twist to your look with a V- neck sweater or make a loud statement with a pair of coloured pants.
kenneth emmanuel
Print Trousers
Khaki army green shirt
fred amata
fedora
Fedora Hats
How to wear
banky w
Double breasted blazer
6 dj jimmy jatt
Fedora was and will remain one of the most stylish hats ever created. Although it’s been in and out of fashion throughout history, it still remains a favourite of most celebrities. Entertainers like Michael Jackson and Banky W have ensured that the hat remains in fashion. Some have made it an irreplaceable part of their attire. You can’t blame them. It is arguably, one of the most effective accessory in a well-dressed man’s arsenal because it is capable of making a great impression. If your head is long and thin, buying a hat with a tall crown won’t look well on you. Always find an angle that looks good and wear it with confidence. Don’t be timid. Also, ensure your outfit has a collar.
mens skinny pants Jordan printed pants uche nnaji
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FA S H I O N
E L L U T
CHIC
By - Yemisi Suleiman Tulle is very fine and light weight netting that is commonly used for making clothes and more recently, ballerina skirts. Tulle skirts also known as tutus have been around for a while now and they do not seem to be going anywhere. Every lady needs a pair or two in her wardrobe as they are very versatile and can be pulled-off by ladies with various
body shapes. They come in various textures and lengths (mini, midi or long) and this makes them perfect all year around irrespective of the weather or season. Incorporating this piece into your wardrobe can be very tricky. Here are some tips to help you get creative and look fabulous in a Tulle skirt.
How To Do The Tulle Skirt ranti
LACE CROP TOP
Blazer:
bangles
Wear with a blazer up to create stylish and work appropriate looks.
Crop Tops: Tulle skirts are very lovely to wear with crop tops. With the right length, very little tummy skin is exposed.
Jewellery Glam up your tulle skirt with jewellery such as a statement necklace and bow-bedecked heels. Remember to go minimal as the skirt gives off the right amount of drama.
Shoes
Grey tulle skirt
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Maxi tulle skirt
STATEMENT JEWELRY
Your choice enhances your look, so depending on the look you are going-for, let your shoes be appropriate.
platform heels
moofa
chechi arinze
sunny rose
ejiro amos tafiri
april by kunbi
grey
lanre da silva ajayi
HLFDW: PREVIEWS SHAPE OF FASHION TO COME
nd it’s a wrap for Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) 2015; a remarkable four days of exciting fashion extravaganza, with young designers proving their mettle in the fashion world. The event, held from 28 - 31 October, brought together local and international designers, stylists, fashion reporters, exhibitors and other fashion enthusiasts who thronged the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, for the biggest fashion showcase across the African continent. This year’s edition, the fifth in the series, featured outstanding collections from established designers; Tiffany Amber, Mai Atafo, Ade bakare, Lanre Da silva Ajayi, Maki O, April by Kunbi, amongst others. It also featured a good number of emerging designers, with the first batch of four of the 2015 edition of the British Council Fashion Focus, showcasing their talent to the world. Day one of Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2015, kicked off to an impressive start with collection of one of Nigeria’s finest; Tiffany Amber. Her spring / summer 2016 collection titled, ‘Marina’ consisted of kaftans, maxi dresses and coloured prints. Woman’s wear designer, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, locked down day two with a collection that is ultra-feminine and chic, bringing back the cape look from last
tiffany amber
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Ejiro Amos Tafiri recieving her awards for Best Emerging designer 2015
year, with lots of colour, fluidity, structured pieces and more. Bespoke designer, Mai Atafo, sent models down the runway on day three, with a classic collection of menswear and womenswear pieces, as models strutted the runway to instrumentals and live music by amazing Nigerian Violinist Godwin Strings. Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, closed the show with her Spring Summer, Geometric Fusion which featured her signature elegant, feminine dresses. Lanre added a little sparkle to LFDW with sequins and bright pants, giving the collection an extra spin. Designers from Nigeria other African countries, with their collections, gave a fashion forecast of what to expect next season, with lots of colour, glitters, floral patterns, structured cuts and nudity taking the lead on the runway. Major highlights this year included, the Heineken LFDW Lounge, the Fashion Business Series aimed at creating support and mentorship for creative entrepreneurs who want to improve their business. In line with its fifth year anniversary celebration, the organizers of the Heineken LFDW presented recognition awards to deserving personalities who have supported the event from the beginning. Womenswear Designer of the Year was Amaka Osakwe of Maki Oh, while Menswear Designer of the Year went to Ohimai Atafo of Mai Atafo Inspired. Ejiro Amos Tafiri emerged Outstanding Emerging Designer of the Year. She was presented the award, along with a cash prize of N1Million. Outstanding Model of the Year went to Kelvin Godson who also received a cash prize of N500,000. Organised by Omoyemi Akerele of Style House Files, the vision for the Lagos Fashion and Design week which debuted in 2011, is to provide on-going support to designers via education, mentorship as well as opportunities to present their work to a larger market, with a fundamental vision to position Lagos as a global destination for Africa’s finest fashion design talents. A feat which has been remarkably achieved by the organizers of the show, that has over the years become a landmark event in Africa. November 8, 2015 /
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By - Yemisi Suleiman I Pics By Oscar Ochiogu
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Structured si l h o u e t t e s
orente ayaba
tiffany amber
by - Yemisi Suleiman
This season there was no clearer message from designers than the comeback of see-through tops dresses as shown majority of the designers.
/ November 8, 2015
moofa
Feminine frills Take a flashback to the 70’s as layers of fringe and tassels will decorate every skirt and dress in the designer market. It is time to embrace more of your femininity.
wuman
wuman
house of marie
Wearable Arts Full of color and definitely unique, these wearable art pieces are the next big trend to try.
april by kunbi
It is time to suit up in style! Forget about your dresses and get glam in a different silhouette; the jumpsuit! It made a strong showing on the runways with designers recreating it in different ways.
Lace has been showcased last season on the runway, and has been a repeat offender this season. Lace is the perfect texture to wear this season. Look for lace in nude, white, light pink, and black. In dresses and especially skirts, it is one of the cutest trends.
lanre da silva ajayi
see-through
J u m ps u i t s
lace
meena
mai atafo
Designers were all about the prints. This season the floral trend comes in feisty colours or demure pales, mixes well with neutral pieces.
From the ever present florals which was reinvented in digital print versions, to bright hues, here is our round up of trends from the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week HLFDW 2015.
tsemaye binite
F l o r a l P e ta l s
vedel
moofa
sunny rose
Designers such as Ejiro Amos Tafiri, are using jewel tones, bold, and even neon colors in ways that fashionistas would never even imagine. Mix colours such as royal blue, red, and lime green as long as you block, you can’t go wrong.
Bright coloured pants were all the rage, designers are saying give your black pants a break. Colourful bright pant, is the way to go.
fayrouz
Colourblock
B r i g h t pa n t s
mai atafo
Monochromatic dressing hits the full scale for the coming season. From head to heel red by April by Kunbi, to the orange crush, these colourful shades were a major hit.
Runway Trends
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Designers went East for inspiration this season. There were gowns and shifts, neatly clasped with belts; while delicate florals brought oriental embellishment to Western wardrobes.
Colour Theory
ejiro amos tafiri
HLFDW:
onalaja
IOLA
april by kunbi
Eas t e r n influence mai atafo
A big trend on the runways this year is strong structured silhouettes. This means we are saying goodbye to free flowing forms and hello to architectural shapes and a fresh modern take on classic pieces. Think structured jackets, tailored trousers, accentuated shoulders, and strong geometric shapes and patterns with clean crisp lines.
moofa
FASH IO N
funke adepoju
FA S H I O N
M e ta l l i c Designers put the pedal to the metal, debuting gorgeous ready-to-wear looks in reflective metallics that are easy to see yourself in.
November 8, 2015 /
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Structured si l h o u e t t e s
orente ayaba
tiffany amber
by - Yemisi Suleiman
This season there was no clearer message from designers than the comeback of see-through tops dresses as shown majority of the designers.
/ November 8, 2015
moofa
Feminine frills Take a flashback to the 70’s as layers of fringe and tassels will decorate every skirt and dress in the designer market. It is time to embrace more of your femininity.
wuman
wuman
house of marie
Wearable Arts Full of color and definitely unique, these wearable art pieces are the next big trend to try.
april by kunbi
It is time to suit up in style! Forget about your dresses and get glam in a different silhouette; the jumpsuit! It made a strong showing on the runways with designers recreating it in different ways.
Lace has been showcased last season on the runway, and has been a repeat offender this season. Lace is the perfect texture to wear this season. Look for lace in nude, white, light pink, and black. In dresses and especially skirts, it is one of the cutest trends.
lanre da silva ajayi
see-through
J u m ps u i t s
lace
meena
mai atafo
Designers were all about the prints. This season the floral trend comes in feisty colours or demure pales, mixes well with neutral pieces.
From the ever present florals which was reinvented in digital print versions, to bright hues, here is our round up of trends from the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week HLFDW 2015.
tsemaye binite
F l o r a l P e ta l s
vedel
moofa
sunny rose
Designers such as Ejiro Amos Tafiri, are using jewel tones, bold, and even neon colors in ways that fashionistas would never even imagine. Mix colours such as royal blue, red, and lime green as long as you block, you can’t go wrong.
Bright coloured pants were all the rage, designers are saying give your black pants a break. Colourful bright pant, is the way to go.
fayrouz
Colourblock
B r i g h t pa n t s
mai atafo
Monochromatic dressing hits the full scale for the coming season. From head to heel red by April by Kunbi, to the orange crush, these colourful shades were a major hit.
Runway Trends
8
Designers went East for inspiration this season. There were gowns and shifts, neatly clasped with belts; while delicate florals brought oriental embellishment to Western wardrobes.
Colour Theory
ejiro amos tafiri
HLFDW:
onalaja
IOLA
april by kunbi
Eas t e r n influence mai atafo
A big trend on the runways this year is strong structured silhouettes. This means we are saying goodbye to free flowing forms and hello to architectural shapes and a fresh modern take on classic pieces. Think structured jackets, tailored trousers, accentuated shoulders, and strong geometric shapes and patterns with clean crisp lines.
moofa
FASH IO N
funke adepoju
FA S H I O N
M e ta l l i c Designers put the pedal to the metal, debuting gorgeous ready-to-wear looks in reflective metallics that are easy to see yourself in.
November 8, 2015 /
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IQ
IQ By - Pamela Echemunor
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dia Aisien is a Nigerian/ Cameroonian model, TV personality and philanthropist. At a young age, her parents imbibed in her the spirit of giving back to the community and helping the less privileged. With her passion for philanthropy and her love for fashion, Idia took on the world, working in places like Fox 5 News, the United Nations, the AARP Foundation, and the Foreign Policy Initiative. She is well travelled and well read, with an M.S. in International Public Relations and Global Corporate Communications from New York University. She is currently the host of Spice Tv’s “Style 101”. In this interview she talks about her work and her passion for helping the underprivileged.
What was growing up like for you? I have a lot of siblings, so there was always a lot of love and laughter in my house. I am also the last child so I was verypampered, but was lucky to have so many elder ones that I could learn a lot from. What inspired your need to help the underprivileged? My parents were always very kind to people, and I watched them do a lot of volunteer work from a young age. My father gave mostly to church projects and projects in his state, while my mother was the president of the Lion’s club and she was always traveling to aid the underprivileged. My sisters and I spent most of our birthdays and Valentine’s days at an orphanage in Lagos. So I have always felt a deep sense of responsibility in helping others. When did you start modeling? In the fall of 2012. Why did you choose to go into presentation as opposed to chasing a career in business? It was more of a calling and not a choice, because I am more of a creative person and I’ve always been passionate about fashion and entertainment. When the opportunity came to work in television, I jumped at it immediately. What does fashion mean to you? For me fashion is a language or an art that very few people are gifted to understand. I love print, fabric,
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- TAKING ON THE WORLD
IDIA AISIEN
idia aisien
colours, lights, and cameras. But most of all, I love the ability to say who I am using any of these media and very few words. When I was much younger, I would always dress up and strut around my room, so all the opportunities I have had, no matter how small or big, to model and work with people in fashion have meant the world to me. What is your wake up beauty regime? Meditation and Green tea: These days without my quiet time and space, it’s hard for me to get in my element, or get anything done during the day.Green tea is also my own little way of staying clean and it really helps my skin glow. Do you have a diet plan you adhere to? I honestly eat whatever I want, but I stay away from anything with a lot of salt and sugars. I’ll sometimes do a detox to cleanse and rejuvenate, and when I’m looking for a weight fix, I go high on fibre and proteins. What snack or meal are you addicted to? I’m addicted to snacking on almonds. They’ve become my new crave. I also have a never-ending love affair with bread. Tell us about your show “Style 101”: Style 101 has been a great platform for me, because I’ve got to meet so many people in the fashion and entertainment industry. I work with one of the most talented producers, Dami Idowu, so I’m looking forward to more controversial and exciting episodes! I guess being the new fashion judge and jury in town also gives me an automatic stamp of approval on all my outfits- I hope. Do you still model? Yes! And I’ve worked with a couple of designers recently, which I’m extremely excited about. You sound passionate about Africa, what projects are you working on towards the development of Nigeria and Africa? I am excited to be launching in January next year, a foundation that focuses on education and poverty
alleviation in Nigeria. It’s a special project for me, because I have worked with a lot of groups focused on Africa, but I can finally take ownership of my own mission and use everything that I have learned from the past successes and failures of different projects. I’m also partnering with various groups inside and outside the country, and my foundation’s projects are tailored to help tackle each country’s most prominent issue. What is a day like in your life? I start off my day with meditation, followed by music and hitting the treadmill to help me think. During the day, I am always busy and on the run, if I’m not shooting Style 101 or You’ve Got Issues, I’m doing interviews, fashion shoots or working on my own media and foundation projects. I love to unwind with a book in the evenings, watch a movie or go out for a drink with friends. You have worked with big corporations like Discovery Communications, Fox 5 News, the AARP Foundation, and the Foreign Policy Initiative. What would you say you took from your experiences with them? Working for a lot of big corporations has made me very business minded and also well rounded in the media and communications field. Although I am now working in fashion, I have gained invaluable skills and learned a lot about myself and what I want in my life and career. What is beauty to you? Beauty to me is having a strong sense of self love and awareness. It’s also about taking care of yourself, staying true to your identity, and being unapologetic. I’m not a big fan of wearing too much make up or doing a lot with my hair and clothes, I feel beautiful when I’m simple, and when I’m very happy— because it’s contagious! Do you exercise? I love to exercise and I’m in the gym at least 4 or 5 days a week. Exercise helps me think, sweat, and gives me the energy and motivation I need daily. I, however, don’t work out much on weekends, cause I love to sleep in, and do laundry.
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HEALTHY LIVING101
HEA L T H
By - Teri Mendes
How To Tighten Loose Skin After Weightloss Losing weight is a momentous achievement and ought to be celebrated for sure, but for some having to contend with loose skin as a result of losing a great deal of weight can be disappointing. It’s like you’ve won in one area and lost in another, but this is not necessarily the case. In fact, there are some natural ways that you can increase your skin’s elasticity and tighten the areas in need over a matter of time. Your results, of course, will depend on how much weight you’ve actually lost, the length of time your skin was stretched out, and your age.
What Happens to Your Skin When You Lose Weight?
When you lose weight, and especially when you lose weight very quickly, these elastic components of your skin
water not only improves your overall health, it also will help your skin to become tighter, smoother, and look more radiant. Be sure to drink at least 6 glasses of water per day. If you can drink more than that, even better. Hydration is wonderful for your skin and certainly helps with the elasticity of such.
3. Eat Properly: Two necessary ingredients that keep skin plump and elastic are collagen and elastin. Proteinrich foods such as cottage cheese, milk, legumes, tofu, beans, seeds, nuts, and fish all contain collagen and elastin forming components, as well as oils to help maintain healthy skin. Quick and dirty protein tip: For optimum absorption, squeeze 100-200 calories of these protein sources in immediately after your workout. 4. Raw Foods: There are a lot of vitamins and nutrients that can be cooked out of foods. To avoid that, why not add in some raw foods to your diet? Raw foods can be anything from fruits to veggies to even fish (sushi anyone?). Once you start to add these raw foods to your diet, you’ll see how quickly your skin tightens up!
Why Skin Gets Loose After Weight Loss
Since it has to stretch as we move, grow, and--as in the case of weight loss--shrink, skin is an incredibly elastic living organ. Yes, skin is not just one big piece of rubber that covers the entire body, but is instead an organ, and just like all the other organs in your body, it is comprised of cells. Different layers of your skin have different types of cells, and though the skin cells on the outer part of your skin (the epidermis) are constantly being lost and replaced with new cells, the skin cells under the epidermis are a bit more permanent. These layers of the skin, called the dermis and subdermis, are made up of elastic connective tissues, fibers, blood vessels and all sorts of components that can stretch or contract depending on how they’re treated.
2. Increase your water intake. Drinking a lot of
5. Participate in weight resistance training.
not only lose the layers of fat that keep them stretched out over your body, but they also don’t have much time for their elasticity to adapt to your new shape. In addition to weight loss, age, poor nutrition, dehydration, excessive sun exposure, and smoking can all affect the elasticity of the skin and give you that elephantlike appearance you probably don’t want. But here’s how to counter that:
1. Monitor your weight loss. It may be time to taper your weight loss just for a bit to allow your skin to get adjusted to the loss. As you maintain your weight, your skin has more of a tendency to shrink to your new size. If you continue to lose weight rapidly, your skin will continue to lose elasticity.
TERI Speaks Dear Teri, I am a regular reader of your column in ‘Allure’, but my problem is how can we apply all this food into Nigeria particularly Lagos local Market. What are the types of food to eat and to avoid in our daily life. My typical food schedule is; Breakfast - Regular Tea (coffee with little Milk) and 4 slices of Bread (Before Leaving Home). At Work: Some Mix fruit (usually sell in white transparent plastics). Lunch: Rice with Vegetable or Stem with Beans. Dinner: Mostly Amala or Semovita. No form of exercise at all. Note: Soft Drink is occasionally (may be twice in a week), but Plenty Water. No Alcoholic Drink. Please advise. R.I.
Dear R.I, Thank you for your mail. You need to: 1. burn as much as you are taking in. 2. restrict the time you are eating these meals. 3. Identify how these meals are prepared, as this is important, its always best to eat
According to Cedric Bryant, chief science officer for the American Council on Exercise, strength training strengthens muscles as it creates a layer of muscle underneath the skin. As a result, your skin will become tighter. It is recommended that you perform strength training three times per week every other day in order to really benefit your muscles and skin. Weight training is especially important if you have dropped your caloric intake significantly, as when you lose fat, you often lose muscle as well. Rebuilding your muscles will help tighten the skin.
That is it for today my readers! Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it here first! For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO
most of our meals at home and not at local restaurants as they use a lot more oil in soups than needed. That food schedule is far too much if no form of exercise is being done. Here is a suggestion: Breakfast: Fruits, quaker oats + 1 slice of toast wheat bread (brown bread). Alternate the quaker oats with cereal or just stick with oats. At work: Nescafe 1 or 2 (maximum) cubes of sugar with some milk. Lunch: (must be before 2pm): Moi moi or beans and little plantain, (less carbohydrates like rice unless its Ofada which can be 2ce a week) amala and vegetable soup Dinner: (latest time to eat dinner 6.30pm) and you need to walk around your street briskly for 10minutes before eating dinner it makes a difference. Options for dinner: pepper soup (fish and chicken only no red meat at night) with 1 slice of wheat bread or on its own. No soft drinks or alcohol at all, freshly squeezed fruits (not pack juice) and at least 8 glasses of water everyday. The whole idea is to eat the heaviest meals in the earlier part of the day. So if you know you can eat a your lunch late like 4pm and no you won’t have any dinner at all just have pepper soup or herbal teas or a salad and some fresh vegetables. I suggest you take up a sport for the weekends, swimming, squash, tennis or just go jogging or walking (30 mins) saturdays and sundays. You will start to notice a different. Let me know how you get on after 3weeks and if no difference I’ll then suggest a more aggressive pattern.
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Quality Medicare: In the fight against Cancer The month of October has been marked as breast Cancer awareness month all over the world. To that effect, Medical practitioners all over the world, are uniting to spread awareness about this plague, as well as combat it to the best of their abilities. Dr Mrs. Abimbola Holloway and Mrs. Elizabeth Akin Abiola partnered with other experts to build Quality Medicare International, which is a health institute geared towards creating awareness, providing quality health services and improving the health sector in Nigeria. In this interview, they talk extensively on cancer and how they’re contributing to the fight against the disease.
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r. Mrs. Abimbola Holloway is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland medical school, with MB, BCH, BAO, and BA (TCD). Her working experience spans over 33years, starting with an internship at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and her National youth service year at the Lagos Island Maternity. She joined the family group of clinics as a medical officer in ownership capacity and became the medical of the group in 1988 till 2003 when she voluntarily retired. She is currently a director in Quality Medicare International and Care Companions Limited.
discussing their fears, anxieties with a support group, or a friend that they trust. They should also gather as much information on the diagnoses and current management of the illness. Their family doctor if they have one may also help with useful information. The type of care required will vary with each individual, the type of cancer involved and the state of the patient involved. You recently opened a diagnostic centre, tell us about it. Yes, we recently opened a health screening and a care centre. The health company is Quality Medicare International and the Care Company is Care Companions Limited. My partners are Mrs. Elizabeth Abiola, Dr Renu Hans and Mrs. Iyabo Ladipo. The Quality Medicare, is involved in providing health screening packages for different needs and we do referrals both locally and internationally. The Care companions Limited, provides professional care for the elderly, those with chronic illnesses and those medically challenged.
October is marked all over the world as the breast cancer awareness month. How would you assess the prevalence of cancer, in particular breast cancer in Nigeria? Yes, the month of October has been set aside to draw attention to breast cancer awareness for quite some time now, and it has helped to increase awareness about the disease and also educated the public on prevention by regular screening, treatment and lifestyle changes. The statistics on the incidence of Cancer worldwide is that 1in 3 of the population, will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. This is not exclusive to breast cancer. I do not have the statistics for Breast cancer in Nigeria, but there were nearly 1.7million cases of breast cancer worldwide as at 2012. I believe the statistics is very high in Nigeria and continues to escalate due to ignorance. Lack of awareness of the disease and all kinds of pre-conceived notions of illness such as spiritual and cultural beliefs.
not be an excuse for women to present late to the hospital for serious medical issues. As you are aware, a medical doctor is trained to relate as best as they can to all patients irrespective of gender. Another challenge some women have may be their religious belief that they prefer female doctors for examination and irrespective of these, some women prefer to see the female doctors.
As a female medical practitioner, do you agree with the perception that there is a scarcity of female doctors, and that this is why women are reluctant to visit the hospital early? Whilst this may be true, I do not know for a fact that there is that much of a scarcity of female doctors. However, this should
How should families deal with it, and what kind of care should be given? The diagnosis of Cancer is a big challenge to the family, financially, emotionally, spiritually and physically .They need a strong support team, and in this environment, the church plays this role incredibly well. I think the family should be open in
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What kind of test should women and men do yearly to ensure optimum health? I would advise that those females above 40years should have yearly Mammograms, Cervical screening. A comprehensive screening that will include blood tests such as Lipid profile, Diabetic screen and Heart check is also advisable. A colonoscopy every 3 years to screen for bowel cancer. For men above 40years they should check their prostate health yearly by having their PSA test done, Digital rectal examination and Prostate scan and do the yearly comprehensive health assessment and colonoscopy as mentioned earlier. Do you plan to go into full hospital services in the future? For now our services are complimentary to the Hospitals. However, we may follow the practice in UK and open Nursing Homes equipped to provide more intricate Health care under supervision of Medical Specialists.
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They are also advised to seek yearly checks such as mammogram for breast cancer and cervical smear for cervical cancer. A colonoscopy is advised also.
What is the difference between the services you render and that of other centres in the country? The difference is that our services are unique in that we provide personal health screening services tailored to the needs of our clients. Our services do help in early diagnosis of illness. We also do pre-employment and domestic checks; the screening packages are Diamond, Gold, and Silver categories.
You also offer care giving services. Are you planning it along the same line in Britain? Yes, in as much as providing care services to the elderly and vulnerable people. The difference is that, in Britain, the government takes the bill after going through means test; whereas, in Nigeria, we are yet to get to that stage/level. Individuals take care of their bills. However, as you just heard from my colleague, we hope the NHIS would be developed to the level of practice in Britain.
rs. Elizabeth Abiola is a Law graduate of University of Hertfordshire, London. She is an Arbitrator, Mediator and Human Resources Consultant. Her work experience spans over 30 years, beginning as a secretary with National Electric Power Authority and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). She voluntarily retired from NPA and worked for Source Smart Ltd, UK, an import and export trading company. She later set up her own training consultancy business, specializing in management and human resources development. She is currently Chief Executive Officer of KVL Trainers, co-ordinating the entire courses in different disciplines. She is a director at Quality Medicare International Ltd and Care Companions Limited.
The NHIS was launched recently. Are you on it and would you say it is successful? No. We are not enrolled on the NHIS since we have just started operations. I cannot comment on how successful the scheme has been since we have not enrolled with them. How can women help save their lives when it comes to cancer? I think women can help save their lives when it comes to cancer by knowing their body and being aware of how it functions. When they know their bodies well enough, they are able to know when there is a change from what is normal and this leads them to seek medical assistance to have it investigated early. With regards to breast cancer, it is important for women to get to know their breasts by examining them regularly by themselves. Also, to try, as much as possible, to reduce daily stress as most of these chronic diseases have been associated with high stress levels.
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How do you operate it? Nigerians are already making private arrangements to hire care givers for the elderly, especially vulnerable and palliative care, but you have heard of many stories of abuses by those care givers. What we are providing, therefore, are trained care givers with proven background. We collaborate with security agents to check and confirm credentials of our care givers before employment. We also subject them to comprehensive health checks before engagement. We also provide intensive monitoring and supervision to ensure satisfaction by our clients. A word of advice to women on health care. My advice to women on their health is to be enlightened about their health by regular medical checks and to reduce stress level with regards to their day-to-day activities.
POCKET FINA by - Omilola Oshikoya What happens in the case of an emergency? – Planning for the rainy day We all know that life happens and the unexpected expenses are expected. It could be a job loss, wedding of a family member, natural disaster, death, illness etc. For example in 2012, there was a nationwide strike, where all citizens in Nigeria stayed at home for about a week. It would have been a different story if it lasted for more than 1 week especially for those Nigerians that depend or survive on what they earn on a daily basis. I remember in 2008 during the credit crunch, a lot of people lost their jobs globally. A friend of mine who had a very good job in one of the world’s top investment banking firms lost her job. She didn’t see this coming. How was she supposed to survive if she hadn’t planned ahead of time? There is a bible verse that says “A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences”. (Prov 27:12). This is very apt. Anything can happen at any time. This is life and that is just the way it is. Ask yourself a few tough questions: What would happen to you and your family, if you lost your job today? What if you discovered you had an illness that could not be treated in Nigeria and you would have to go out of town? What if the bread winner in your home suddenly develops an illness and is required to stay at home for a while? What is an Emergency Fund? According to Investopedia, an emergency fund is an account that is used to set aside funds to be used in an emergency, such as a loss of a job, an illness or a major expense. Most emergency funds are highly liquid which allows quick access to funds which is vital in emergency situations. An emergency fund could either be short-term or long-term. A short term fund is more liquid than a long term fund for example a savings account while a long
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term fund would be invested in money market funds or fixed income funds. How to create an emergency fund Typically financial planners recommend that your emergency fund should be able to cover atleast 3-6 months of living expenses. For the purpose of this exercise we would assume 6 months. 1. The first thing to do is to determine what your monthly living expense is made up of. This is easy if you budget on a monthly basis. If you do not have one you would have to create one by first of all tracking your spending etc. Please check my blog and read up on previous articles on budgeting. 2. Once you determine your monthly living expense, the next thing to do would be to multiply it by six to determine the minimum amount that your emergency fund should contain. So for instance if your monthly living expense is N100, 000, your emergency fund should be a N600, 000. 3. Determine how much you can afford to put aside each month to set up an emergency fund of N600, 000. This would depend on your monthly income and expenses as well as the deadline you set for yourself to have an emergency fund. So for instance you can decide to set aside N30, 000 each month towards your emergency fund. This means it would take 20 months to build up your emergency fund.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Omilola is the co-founder of a financial advisory firm providing multidisciplinary solutions to clients across industry and government.She is a seasoned Financial Analyst with 10 years work experience in Finance and Accounting covering areas such as Fund Management, Infrastructure/Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Advisory, Project Management, Internal Control Analysis and Audit. She is a business and leadership coach and is UK certified life coach. For comments and questions please email pocketfinance101@gmail.com, @ pocketfinance on twitter.
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Drinking Tea For Weight Loss Tea weight loss – Tea is a magical elixir as it helps to promote weight loss, prevent chronic illness and improve mood. Polyphenols – Natural compounds in tea along with its caffeine content help to increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation, which results in weight loss and helps to maintain a healthy body weight. Regular tea drinkers have lower body mass indexes (b.m.i.) and waist-to-hip ratios along with less body fat, compared with non-tea drinkers. Polyphenols in tea may also help to stop certain cancers – prostate cancer, colon cancers, and breast cancers. Drinking tea also helps to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension and also neutralize negative effects of high-fat meals on arterial blood flow and blood pressure. Drinking tea could help to reduce incidence of stroke and heart attack. Drinking tea also improves bone quality and strength particularly in the wake of osteoporosis. The amino-acid, thiamine, and caffeine in teas are contributing features to its benefits. Drinking tea helps to boost metabolism, helping you stay to slim and look younger. Tea helps to burn more calories by increasing energy level. Tea also helps to
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Eating almonds can effectively help suppress the cravings and make you feel fuller. These nuts contain mono-unsaturated fat, protein and fibre which contribute to minimizing hunger pangs. It contains oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fat. Oleic acid is commonly found in olive oil and is a huge contributor to decreasing cholesterol levels.
Here are my five top teas: Oolong tea: Guards against obesity – research reveals that oolong, a semi-fermented tea, may have a stronger effect than even green tea. It promotes fat burning; helps to reduce cholesterol and the concentration of fat in the body. Green tea: Builds metabolism – research says that the chemical, EGCG in green tea, speeds up the body’s metabolism. It raises the level of anti-oxidants. Puerh tea: New tea on the block – drank by celebrities like Victoria Beckham. This tea helps to keep stomach fit and warm. It helps the body to metabolize fat and helps to clear fat deposits in the body. Note: Works very well when taken one hour after meals. Fennel tea: A five-star tea for constipation and bloating. Peppermint tea: It speeds up digestion and eases bloating. Note: Good results come from using organic tea leaves. SLIMMING SMOOTHIE Name: I Love Green Recipe: a. 2 cups spinach b. Half cucumber c. 1 bunch mint leaves d. 3 carrots e. 2 apples f. ¼ lime g. ¼ lemon h. ¼ pineapple Combine all ingredients in a blender. Add ice (optional). Blend all together, serve and enjoy. * Note: Let this smoothie replace a meal.
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DRINKS THAT ACCELERATE YOUR AGING PROCESS Health experts advice that one must drink a sufficient amount of water on a daily basis. More and more people are falling prey to the pressures of consuming carbonated drinks, which are incredibly dangerous to ones health. Many atimes these drinks constitute a medical hazard to health by disrupting the natural flow of the body’s cells and organs. Here are a few drink categories to avoid.
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Alcohol is one of the most highly consumed liquids in the world. Drinkers all have their various reasons for consumption, but neglect the after effects health wise. Alcohol has no health benefit and it is dehydrating and bad for your sleep. And when one doesn’t sleep well, the process of aging is accelerated; the skin begins to develop a variety of issues, like acne, shallowness and wrinkles.
ANYTHING CAFFEINATED Caffeine is very addictive, once you start, you become hooked. It has been recommended by experts to help smokers quit, but in a specific dosage. Caffeine is also considered a diuretic which depletes the system of moisture thereby dehydrating the skin and making it look aged. The bottom-line is always, stay hydrated for the best results.
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By Pamela Echemunor
7 Foods that will Age you fast Food is something the human body cannot live without. There are various categories of foods ranging from carbohydrates to fats and minerals. Knowing how to balance these foods is key, and not everything called food should be consumed especially as one gets older. There are specific food categories that have a negative effect on the health and may shorten ones’ lifespan tremendously. Here are a few foods to cut back or cut off from. 1. SUGAR Sugar consumption usually leads to a process called glycation. Glycation is a process whereby the sugar combines with other compounds such as proteins leading to the secretion of substances known as advanced Glycation end products (AGES). These AGES may damage your skin’s collagen which is a protein that keeps the skin looking youthful. Not only is it harmful to the skin, it also leads to tooth decay. 2. CHARRED MEAT Charred meat may be delicious to the tongue, but it does more harm than good. Most times, the black char contains pro-inflammatory hydrocarbons, which could present a problem since inflammation breaks down the collagen in your skin. If you must consume grilled meat, ensure you strip the meat of char and clean the grill properly after use to avoid consuming contaminated leftovers. 3. PROCESSED MEATS Processed meats include sausages, bacon, corned beef etc. Many of these meats contain preservatives and sulfites which can trigger inflammation in the skin and accelerate the aging process. Red meat in general is very dangerous for the heart. It leads to heart disease and digestive problems. Swap red meat for fish which is high in amino acids and minerals. 4. TRANS. FATS Still on the issue of heart disease, trans fats have been highly attributed to the disease. They’re not just bad for the heart, but for the skin as well. Trans fats promote inflammation plus, the unhealthy fats make the skin vulnerable to damage from the sun, which is the number-one cause of aging. Many food labels contain the tag “0g trans fat,” these products still contain under 0.5g of the artificial fat. Ensure you avoid products that contain hydrogenated oil on the ingredient label too. 5. SALT Salt is another dehydrating agent. Salt has been highly attributed to high blood pressure and kidney disease. Salt also interferes with the bone’s metabolism. 6. CARBOHYDRATES Consumption of carbohydrates in large quantity tends to reduce collagen production and reduce fiber in your skin.
SODA Sodas are very high in sugar, they don’t only dehydrate the skin, they cause fatigue. According to research, every human being should consume at least half their body weight in ounces. Avoiding sugar packed beverages is imperative; this includes sugar free sodas and sugar substitutes like artificial sweeteners.
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ENERGY DRINKS They say a healthy liver means healthy skin, and as the body’s largest and most visible organ, the skin requires optimal care and protection from the inside out. Energy drinks are highly acidic and although they give one the energy of a young child, they have a not-so-youthful effect on your teeth and not-so-friendly effect on your system. If you must consume, take at minimal levels.
7. FRIED FOOD Fried food is exposed to a large number of chemical reactions which put the skin at high risk of inflammation and collagen breakdown in the skin. Regular consumption may cause the skin to wrinkle and get worn out.
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Onyeka Onwenu, Ibilola Amao, Others Inducted into MMS Hall of Fame By - Yemisi Suleiman Pics By - Oscar Ochiogu Ayodeji Adedayo
Four women of substance; Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s Lady of Songs; Dr. Ibilola Amao, Principal Consultant, Lonadek; Dr. Chinwe Abama, General Manager, Medical Department of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA); and, Ms. Anne Etoke, Managing Director, West Africa of The African Gas Association (TAGA) were recently, inducted into the MMS Plus Women of Fortune Hall of Fame. The event, the fourth in the series, hosted by Kings Communications Limited, publishers of Maritime Management Series (MMS) weekly, is aimed at celebrating women of sterling qualities and character in the society as role models, while building capacity, providing learning opportunities, business re-engineering and information sharing. Theme for this year’s ceremony was ‘Capacity Building: Evolving a Viable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative’. According to Kingsley Anaroke, Chief Executive Officer, Kings Communication Ltd and convener of the event, the theme was inspired by the need to impart entrepreneurial spirit and self-reliance skills in women. Mr. Anaroke stressed that this year’s theme was aimed at discussing with and getting government agencies and corporate bodies to dedicate some percentage of their CSR funds or other loose funds to equip their female employees for retirement challenges and taming corruption in the work place as well as ensuring better home management. Held at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Media Centre, Iganmu, Lagos, the event opened with a panel of discussants who x-rayed the theme. High point of the ceremony, was the induction and unveiling of the 2015 class of ‘MMS Plus Women of Fortune Hall of Fame’ as the awardees received their plaques amidst applause and banters. The event was laced with comedy while Onyeka Onwenu thrilled the audience with a song dedicated to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northern Nigeria.
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Yemi Sanni 40th Birthday @ the Ark Event Centre By - Oscar Ochiogu
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Yemi Sanni, the CEO of Mazars Consulting and Yemi Sanni & Co (Chartered Accounatnts), marked his 40th birthday recently at the ARK event center in Lekki, Lagos. The event was graced by very distinguished personalities amonst whom are top financial sector experts, politicians, business executives and top businessmen. Tributes came in torrents in appreciation of a man who has touched many lives. The event was masterly anchored by Uti Nwachuku and Helen Paul. November 8, 2015 /
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