8 business principles that never go out of style

by Jeff Haden Some business principles come and go. A company I worked for started so many game-changing transformational programs and then, like a disgraced member of the Politburo, quickly abandoned and airbrushed them out of our corporate history so we could start yet another “business-critical” program that would be abandoned. We referred to them as the “acronym... Read More

Business, Principles, richard branson, style

March 10, 2013

“Teacher Chike and the tuber of yams” – See 10 hilarious tweets on Jim Iyke’s #AMVCAs shorts

by Isi Esene Award ceremonies all over the world are opportunities for celebrities to show off their smartly designed clothes but some take it a notch higher by showing their devil-may-care fashion attitudes; the likes of Lady Gaga, Lil’ Kim, Anne Hathaway and others have stunned us occasionally with their red-carpet choices. [READ: What’s Jim... Read More

AMVCA Awards, eko hotel, fashion, Jim Iyke, Lady Gaga, nysc, photoshop, style, twitter., Yam

March 8, 2013

Agbani Darego, Franka Asindi, Terence Sambo… See 10 of the most powerful young people in FASHION #YNaijaPowerList

by Ifeanyi Dike Jr. This select set of individuals bestride the fashion industry elevated by their immense talent and sheer persistence. They are the Top 10 influencers in the industry and their names are more likely to be mentioned as custodians of the industry’s rich legacy. Presented in no particular order, see THE LIST. Oluchi... Read More

#ThePowerList, Agbani Darego, Dimeji Alara, Elohor Aisien, fashion, Franka Asindi, Kola Oshalusi, Lisa Folawiyo, mai atafo, Oluchi Orlandi, style

March 7, 2013

Mayreejay introduces hair accessories line, ‘Bunnies by Mary’ (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Ladies love simple but classy head pieces and bows and Maryanne Alabi, also known as, Mayreejay knows just the way to bring them the best designs. She recently came out with her new head-piece collection tagged the ‘Bunnies by Mary’ and you can’t but agree how classy they look. Check out some... Read More

fashion, head-pieces, maryanne alabi, Mayreejay, style

January 10, 2013

Yewande Sobamowo: Is makeup an enhancer or a deceiver? (Y! Superblogger)

If I am going to the gym or making a quick dash to the shops, you won’t find me whipping out my favorite eyeliner and lipstick. However, if I am headed somewhere I would like to make an impression, believe me, the war paint is coming out. As a makeup lover, I have had my... Read More

Beauty, insecure, makeup, natural, style, Y! Superblogger, Yewande Sobamowo

November 27, 2012

Pippa Middleton’s steps out in high-waisted skirt and… we are confused (PHOTOS)

Anyone who’s visited this website knows we’re big Pippa Middleton fans, but even we have to admit this hasn’t been Pips’ best year. After taking the world by storm in 2011 with that perky Royal Wedding appearance, Pippa’s 2012 has brought a gun scandal, poor book sales, bad makeup, title of “Sinner of the Year”…... Read More

kate middleton, Pippa Middleton, style, W&W Jewellery

October 31, 2012

Bufferflies 2013: Lanre DaSilva Ajayi unveils her Spring/Summer designs – See Photos

by Isi Esene The Lanre DaSilva Ajayi (LDA) Spring/Summer 2013 made a debut at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week on October 27, 2012. For this collection, DaSilva Ajayi has specially designed Butterfly prints in various textures of silk fabrics. The choice of Butterflies for the designer symbolises many things from the hope of resurrection, to... Read More

Butterflies, fashion, Lanre DaSilva, Spring/Summer, style

September 9, 2012

Opinion: Do black people think that the Obama presidency is a reality TV show?

by Dr Boyce Watkins While we sit back and fantasize, people are dying. While we comment on how fabulous Michelle Obama looked as she gave her speech, there is some little girl out there crying because her daddy got 10 life sentences for selling drugs. This morning, I had to ask myself some hard questions,which... Read More

America, Dr Boyce Watkins, first family, Politics, president barack obama, Reality TV, style

July 26, 2012

#HotOffThePress: At last, the Uche Jombo wedding photos you’ve been waiting for!

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi The Wedding Edition of Wow magazine, features pictures of Uche Jombo’s wedding to Kenney Rodriguez. View the exclusive photos of Uche and Kenney’s “little” big day. Wedding Ceremony Photos: Rafael Cover Shoot: Angel Nieves Monochrome Sensuality: Styled by BUBAAI Styling Assistant: Ebonee Tosin Make Up by Sola Jewelry by D.E.E.V.A.S Mgt Photography... Read More

cover, fashion, Kenney Rodriguez, style, Uche Jombo, wedding photos

July 7, 2012

Tips to pick scents that’ll make you linger

by Esho Wemimo A woman who doesn’t wear perfume has no future. Coco Chanel Perfume is an essential on every woman’s make up table; in fact it’s necessary she has more than one type of fragrance. Perfume is a mixture of oils, aroma compounds that reacts when it touches the skin to give out a... Read More

parfum, scents, style

March 8, 2012

Inspired by #AMFW! We round off our Top 10 collections from fashion weeks across the globe – See the Photos!

by Kayito Nwokedi Since it’s the week of fashion in Nigeria thanks to the Arise Magazine Fashion Week (AMFW), we’re allowing ourselves indulge, just a little. So here goes! It has been one crazy season in the fashion world. Stefano Pilati showed his last collection for the YSL fashion house, there are constant contemplations on... Read More

amfw, fashion, lagerfield, mcqueen, milan, new york, runway, style

November 26, 2011

'Sleek Symphony of Style': YNaija goes behind the scene

by Wilfred Okiche Following up on YNaija’s report earlier this week, all roads lead to the Sleek Symphony of Style grand finale on Sunday 27, November at Harbour Point, Victoria Island by 5pm. One fabulous model will be crowned the ‘’Face of Sleek 2011’’ and her life will be changed forever. We know that for... Read More

face, SLEEK, style, symphony

November 24, 2011

#HotOffThePress: TY Bello's a good soldier on the new cover of Mania!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Fabulous photographer and musician, TY Bello covers the special Christmas edition of StyleMania Magazine that will hit the newsstands in a few weeks – and we say bring it on! This edition will also feature an exclusive interview with football coach Samson Siasia, pioneer stylist Omoyemi Akerele, singer Bez, journalist Azuka Ogujiuba,... Read More

Dimeji Alara, kelechi amadi-obi, Mania, style, TY Bello

November 16, 2011

Colour me beautiful: 'Top Model of Colour' competition scheduled to hold in London

Rachel Ogbu Season 6 of ‘Top Model of Colour’ will be taking place on 3rd December at the luxurious Porchester Hall in london. Uber Africa TMC Season 6 is entitled “Magic Meets Fashion” and it will be an evening of illusion seeing Europe’s top models compete for the coveted title. Special appearances will be made by... Read More

Magic Meets Fashion, modelling, style

July 20, 2011

3, 2, 1, Color explosion! Unveiling the style code for the exclusive #Hashtag

by Maryanne Alabi The first ever edition of #Hashtag by YNaija is bang on trend with the season’s color-blocking code! This season is all about colors, and YNaija is hosting it’s exclusive party with lots of colors fused into it. #Hashtag is an opportunity to Pause, Tweet and Play, wearing a colourful ensemble with pride and in... Read More

#Hashtag, Colour Blocking, style

April 7, 2011

AMFW Runway Post-Mortem: Lace

by Yemi Olowu In this quick series We love lace. Whether bohemian, table cloth, colored or lingerie inspired, we love it all. In Lanre da Silva Ajayi’s collection, we saw the luxe and the delicate, as she modernized perfectly constructed 1940s-inspired girlie pieces. Deola Sagoe brought romantic allure to the runway with lingerie inspired lace, indulging... Read More

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March 14, 2011

AMFW Runway Report! ‘The funky fashionista’ – Jewel By Lisa

by YNaija Style Team Every Jewel By Lisa piece showcased on the 2011 Arise Magazine Fashion Week runway was uniquely funky and chic, confirming what we already knew – the JBL team, headed by the talented Lisa Folawiyo do not disappoint! Hello, ‘funky fashionista’! Designer: Jewel By Lisa (Lisa Folawiyo) Country: Nigeria Fabric Trends: Ankara and... Read More

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March 11, 2011

Street Style! Arise Magazine Fashion Week: Day One

by YNaija Style Team The Arise Fashion Week kicks off officially today, but the YNaija Style team captured some stunning off-runway images yesterday at the Federal Palace Hotel venue in Lagos. It’s a feast!

amfw, Arise magazine fashion week, Gert-Johan, street style, style