WEDDING BELLS

For some reasons, the “ember” months are always filled with weddings and events. I have been to countless weddings this season. While some were well organized, others came with a little drama.

Here are some pics of me heading out to a friend’s wedding a month ago.

I wore an orange mono strap chiffon gown designed by CLAUDS.

Well, of all the weddings I attended, am going to talk about my two favorite. First up my cousin Isaac’s wedding.This wedding was real special to me because I got to see my family and relatives I hadn’t seen in years. Whenever there is a family wedding, all my relatives from far and wide come together, it’s always a big family re-union.  The weekend was filled with laughter and funny tales with each person having their own tale to tell. I was part of the bridal train and we wore blue mono strap satin gowns. It was a really beautiful wedding.

     
 Next is my friend’s wedding. I was also part of the bridal train and we wore gold satin sleeveless shift gowns with red heels. This wedding had a little drama at the beginning and almost did not hold. It started with us arriving in church, the guests were already seated, and we awaited the signal for the walking of the bride down the aisle. Suddenly the priest came up and announced that the wedding has been cancelled !!!!.  Jaw dropping right ?  We were all shocked and bemused. As to the reason why, apparently the groom has been married before, filed for a divorce, but his wife refused.  After years of fighting for a divorce in court to no avail, he decided to remarry anyways.  But on the wedding day, with information from an unknown source, the wife called the church and ordered for the marriage not to hold, insisting that she is still married to the man. She presented her wedding certificate and other documents as proof. With this information, being a church with high moral values and standard, the church decided to cancel the wedding. Finally after much confusions and arguments, another pastor was brought to conduct the wedding on the reception ground. Despite the initial drama it turned out to be a beautiful wedding. My only disappointment was that I couldn't catch the bouquet. 

Now my question is: in your own opinion, who was wrong?

·        The man for trying to re-marry without properly ending his first marriage?
  

·         The first wife for refusing to let the man go after years of fighting for a divorce?                                                                                                                                                                                          

·        The new bride for marrying a man whose divorce settlement has not been finalized?                                                                                                                                       

·        Or the church for ending the wedding in that manner.    

INTRODUCING Z BY DESIGN

Another new fashion brand has stepped into the fashion scene. For Clients out there who are looking for designers that are creative and unique, a certain Z by design is putting the dots  together.  They debuted their work some weeks ago and I loved the way they juxtaposed different fabrics to make casuals.                                                                          .

I caught up with one of their designers and she had this to say about the label:

I have always enjoyed the act of creating clothes and working with colors and fabric, this brought about the drive to venture into fashion designing. Our style of fashion is a combination of western and a touch of traditional. Z by design is classified as being classy and chic and deals with creating formal and casual designs which will be purchased by customers.

For more info, please contact IPHIE on 08037730867, UCHE on 07066991233 and MAC on 07064532178.  Or send us an email: Z–bydesign@yahoo.com.

SPORTS CHAT ROOM

There are a number of issues I’ll love to hear your opinion about. First let’s talk about transfer news. I’ll start with the shocking one.

SACKING OF DI MATTEO.

I thought what Chelsea wanted was a coach that could win them trophies, and seeing the way and manner di matteo won them two trophies last season, the last thing I expected was for him to be sacked. I honestly don’t know what owner Abramovich is looking for out there, maybe some Chelsea fans can explain it to me.

I also can’t help but wonder about torres fate? They say he is part of the reason di matteo was sacked. There are rumors that they are trying to bring in falcao to take his place. I personally think Chelsea is no match for him, maybe a Spanish club will fit better.

Still on Chelsea, I think it is laughable that they brought in Rafeal benitez as a replacement coach, for some reason I have absolutely no faith in his ability to coach and am really looking forward to him proving me wrong.

There are speculations that PSG are planning to make a £100m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Now I see why sir alex said buying Ronaldo was a Christmas wish. It makes makes me wonder what the biding price would be, should messi be available for sale.

SIR ALEX IMMORTALISED AT OLD TRAFFORD.

 
A bronze statue of sir alex ferguson was unveiled at old Trafford and the 70-years old paid tribute to “the boss” (his wife cathy), but for those present just one man merits the tittle.Sir alex ferguson legend was cemented on Friday when Manchester united unveiled a huge bronze statue of the manager outside the stadium, to help mark his 26 years at the club.

Who else do you think is worth a tribute?

BIZZARE SPORTS STORIES

Is Zlatan Ibrahimoviv gay?

This story is about 2 years old when Zlatan was still playing for Barcelona. He was asked by a female reporter if he was gay and it was because of this picture.

His response was “come to my house with your sister and see if am queer”.      

Player gets arrested after game for on pitch theft.  

  It was 1991 and the derby between Uruguay two biggest teams was taking place: Penarol – Nacional. The incident involves Dely Valdes and Goncalves. Valdes was Nacional’s striker and he was known for wearing Gold chains and other Jewelries on the pitch. As both players were struggling as a corner kick was about to take place, Gonzales ripped off one of valdez’s gold chains and hid it in his socks.  Nobody in the stadium saw it but the TV cameras caught the moment, and after the game Valdez and the police were waiting for Goncalves outside the dressing room. Goncalves was arrested but the charges were later dropped as he had returned the chain. When asked why he did it, his reply was “I don’t know what I was thinking”. For me I guess he was thinking of money or what do you think?

WEIRD NICKNAMES

It would interest you to know some footballers nickname and their origin.  As a very small child, he used to pretend he was a goalkeeper and would say I am Bile (name of a goalkeeper of those times) after each save. Pele came from the wrong pronunciation of Bile. He was also called Rei (king).

Some other funny nicknames I came across are:

Gerd Muller – Dicker (the fat one)

David beckam – spice boy or golden boy

Fabio capello – professore

Pete cech – big pete

Ryan gigs – welsh wizard

Alfredo Di Stefano – saeta bubia (blond arrow)

MESSI THE RECORD BREAKER

It is no news that messi has been breaking all sorts of records, with each goal creating a new record. Although he is fast running out of records to break, there are few records up for grabs like:

1.     Gerd muller’s record (record -85, messi-)

2.     Highest goal in el classicos. (record-18, messi-16)

3.     Most consecutive highest champions league scorer. (record -5consecutive years, messi record – 4 consecutive years)

4.     Consecutive golden boot award.

5.     I would personally like him to become the first player to score a hundred goals in a year or season. So people what are your expectations?

You know as great a player Cristiano Ronaldo, it is rather un-fortunate that he is also on the spotlight in the messi era. If not for messi, Ronaldo deserved to have won some personal honours.                                                                                                                                                                           To end the argument on comparison of the two greatest players living now, most people conclude on this: messi is a god, Ronaldo is human. They are both great players but you can’t compare a man to a god. And recently another god was delivered namely thaigo messi. This two weeks old baby has already signed for a football club (Argentina outfit Newell’s) where messi played at youth level. They took a quick step to signing him before Barcelona could because they believe gods begat gods. For those who haven’t seen the new god, take your peek.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

 Hello beautiful people!!! How have you all been? It’s been a while right? Sorry my bad. Been caught up with lots of school activities but in case you dint know AM NOW A GRADUATE!!. Project and exams kept me busy for a long while, it was mad hectic, and so to ease up the stress me and my friends had a fun night out.

Putting this look together was quite easy. I wore a pink shift dress by Holt Renfrew and a black blazer by forever21 matched with black pumps by Satryani. Check out the pics I took with the same outfit sometime ago. 





 We had so much fun that one bar wasn’t enough, we had to visit another. The first bar had a live band. Their music got us so high and excited that we took over the stage and performed a number (Alicia Keys – No one) which was well applauded by the way.


 


Up next was metro bar, where we were treated to a VIP lounge. Though the table was filled with assorted drinks, I was content with my lemonade, because as some of you know, I shy away from alcohol. With loud music blasting through the speakers we danced the night away.

FASHION TIP FOR WOMEN

10 Simple Fashion Tips for Women

•     Forget about the word “fashion” and think “style” – it may be mentally less intimidating or more “wearable”! . 
•     Even if you stay at home, make an effort to dress everyday as if you are going out. This changes your whole approach to even the most mundane household chores. You will find you have a more positive attitude and are less inclined to be reduced to a couch potato, in your slovenly sweat pants and baggy T-shirt.
•     Clear out your closet. Get rid of those items which are outdated, do not suit you or simply do not make you feel good. Make room for that new wardrobe of clothes that you are going to build, slowly, piece by piece.
•     Take stock of how many classic items you currently have in your closet. Start building new outfits which will prove versatile and timeless – go anywhere and do anything. You should aim to have a wardrobe base of well cut, classic pieces and a few cheap fun, fashionable outfits that are right on trend, which can be replaced every season.
•     Treat your wardrobe as an investment. "Create a closet that is full of must-have pieces rather than make-do ones," 
•     Ensure that your wardrobe is built around some style staples which will take you from season to season and can be dressed up or down. A good coat, a little black dress, a wrap dress, well cut denims, a classic pair of black pants, cashmere cardigan and a stylish crisp white shirt. Update these looks every season with some fab accessories.
•     According to Grace, buying a really great bag and a pair of look-at-me shoes, which will transform any outfit. Transform your “walk” into a “wiggle”.
•     Get to know your body shape. Are you a pear, apple, brick, hour glass or inverted triangle?
•     Learn how to play down your flaws and make the most of your assets. Learn how to disguise big hips, stomachs or a larger bust and learn what not to wear if you are short or flat-chested.
•     Shop smarter. Ask yourself a few key questions regarding what suits you before you shop and plan what to buy in advance.

SPORTS: SIMULATION ( DIVING)

So i came across this video of the italian training ground, and apparently the players were been thought how to dive. shocking but true, actually its pretty funny too. This pretend debacle is becoming a serious business in football. players keep using it to gain unfair advantage to win free kicks and penalties. If they keep this up, very soon we are going be watching 90minutes of acting football instead of real football. so which players or team in your own opinion are the best divers?

FASHION TIP FOR OCTOBER: MALE

Here are 15 Quick Fashion tips:

1. Fit is King – The most dramatic improvement you can make in your style is to make sure everything fits impeccably. Most guys wear clothes that are too large. Make sure everything you wear is almost hugging the shape of your body – without being tight. Bad fit is an epidemic, cure yourself.

2. Keep it simple – You want a wardrobe that looks great on you, but don’t overdo it. Don’t wear more than three pieces of jewelry or more than three colors. Don’t dress like a rock star unless you’re in a band. If you want to be flashy, a simpler but stylish look would be sporting a black striped dress shirt with a white blazer, a dark pair of jeans, a dressy belt, and your sharpest dress shoes. You could also add a flashy watch or a simple accessory like an interesting necklace, but nothing more.

3. Change the way you see casual – casual doesn’t have to be boring. Have fun with collared shirts, or take some inspiration from those who approach casual a bit differently.

4. Pay attention to your supporting pieces - Some sweaters are lean and others are big and chunky. The first rule of thumb is that your top and bottom halves need to match. If you’re wearing a big, chunky, rugged fisherman knit sweater, your bottom needs to be rugged, too. Don’t wear a fisherman’s sweater with a beautiful silk-and-wool suit pant. Instead, wear it with something as casual as cargos or jeans, or dress it up with a Harris tweed blazer.

5. Never go shopping alone – Most of the time, it’s tough to trust the sales people because they usually work for commission. Shop with a friend who will give you their honest opinion. Also, read about shopping on a budget.

6. Stay a notch above – Don’t overdo it to a fault, but dare to take some risks. It’s always better to be a little bit overdressed than underdressed in any setting. All you have to do is think about where and who you’re going to be with and just step it up one notch. But make sure you’re not better dressed than someone who is more important in a certain setting, like your boss.

7. Never underestimate the power of details – The last thing on is usually the first thing noticed. So mind the details instead of throwing together the main parts of your outfit. “Details” can include a scarf, a subtle pocket square, or the way you tie your tie knot.

8. Invest in a superb pair of shoes – If it’s one thing that women will notice, it’s your shoes. Especially how clean and sharp they look. It’s easy to wash and press the rest of your clothes to keep them looking new, but most guys disregard their shoes. Show that you’re a man of taste by getting a great pair of shoes and keeping them in pristine condition.

9. Fashion Tees with logos – When you’re going around with a big logo on your shirt, you risk looking like a walking billboard. Lose the lame Coca-Cola shirt and go for a classic v-neck tee or something artsy

10. Disregard trends – Beware of buying something just because it’s “in” right now – stick to what you truly like. A lot of people rush to get in on the latest trend and end up with a bunch of clothes they don’t wear. It’s better to learn to build a versatile and timeless wardrobe first – then bring in your own twists with some of the new fashion. This one tip will save you so much money!

11. Don’t be a sucker for brand names – Don’t be a Patrick Bateman. Before you decide to purchase an item, ask yourself if you are buying it simply because of the brand name or because you love the quality and style. Ask yourself,  “Would I buy this if there was no logo on it?”

12. Continually cultivate your image – Invest more time and money into your image. Cultivate your fashion sense. Your style is a huge mode of communication, and is worth caring for as much as your education, career, and relationships. Oscar Schoffler, longtime fashion editor of Esquire once said, “Never underestimate the power of what you wear. After all, there’s just a small bit of yourself sticking out at the collar and cuff. The rest of the world sees what you drape on your frame.”

13. Ask for real feedback - Most of your friends and family aren’t going to go out of their way to tell you what looks bad. You have to ask for it. In fact, ask anyone and everyone you trust to tell you the truth. Ask your hairstylist, ask your best friend, ask your mother! If you think they might be too nice, send me an e-mail . I have no problem giving out real feedback.

14. Upgrade your shave - Even if your fashion is golden, an unkempt beard can be an attraction killer. Achieve a perfect shave by trying a shave brush & old-fashioned double-edged razor.

15. Experiment with style – The only way you’ll really learn, is if you go out there and try new things. I make an effort to try something completely out of my comfort zone whenever I’m at a store – many times you’ll end up loving something you never thought you would. If you make mistakes, life goes on. So many guys are afraid to express themselves through their style, don’t be one of them.

 Have a great weekend people.
hugs. 

SIMPLE AND CHIC IN ANKARA

So on a sunday after church, I went to see some of my relatives. They live like 20meters away, so i decided to pay a quick visit. so you know how picking what to wear when visiting older relatives can be sometimes tricky, because you always want to look simple and responsible. with that thought in mind in went with this dress. its simple yet chic. my older aunt was even digging my style*wink*.


Remember simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money. - christain dior

FASHION TIP OF THE DAY : MALE

Keep Your Ties Looking Their Best

Nothing brings a dashing outfit together quite like a clean, wrinkle free tie; but no ensemble will ever shine with a worn, tatty rag knotted around your neck. Ties are delicate accessories and need the best of care to keep them looking tip-top.
Use the following tips to ensure your next smart outfit is a winner thanks to a sharp, crisp necktie:

Always Unknot

Once the day is through you should always remove your necktie with care. The temptation is to tug and pull the slipknot apart; this places undue stress on the delicate fabric. Instead, perform the regular tying moves but in reverse – that way you don’t have to worry about distorting your finest silk.
 

Cleaning Essentials

As with other smart outfit fundamentals, the dry cleaner is the best place to get your ties laundered. A good cleaning shop will use a delicate touch, so it’s worthwhile using a ‘not-so-loved’ necktie if testing the waters at a new Laundromat.
Should you find yourself the victim of a plate of bolognaise sauce or a glass of red wine, always blot away the excess – never rub – this’ll only spread the stain making the situation worse.

Ditch the tags, bars and clips

Whatever accoutrement you favour, consider removing it when its not entirely necessary. Each item will place an undue stress on the cloth, warping and distorting the fabric. While an occasional tie clip is fine, try to avoid using on a regular basis.

Storage is key

Rolling and scrunching will see your ties off faster than anything! The fragile fibres require extra special attention. Ideally, you’d want to invest in a tie rack as soon as possible. Failing this, carefully drape your ties over a coat hanger with a cylindrical bar in the middle to prevent any misshapening.
TOP TIP: When travelling, gently fold your ties and place inside clean dress shoes; this way they won’t get crushed and malformed in your luggage.

Say goodbye when its time

Perhaps the best way to keep your ties looking their utmost is to rid yourself of the old ones. Remove them from your collection when the points become soft and rounded or the fabric begins to pull rather than glide over itself.
Don’t mourn the loss – ties are one of the most reasonably priced accessories, so instead celebrate by purchasing two; remember, you can never have enough neckties!

word of advise: dress shabbily and they would remember the dress, but dress impeccable and they would remember the man. 

THE ZINEDINE ZIDANE HEADBUTT STATUE

The Pompidou museum in Paris recently unveiled a 5meter statue of Zinedine Zidane. The statue depicts the infamous moment when Zidane headbutted Mazzeratti in the 2006 world cup final.

You know the story, 2006 world cup final, france vs italy1-1 tie. extra time Italy's marco materazzi and french living legend zinedine zidane are getting into it verbally, enventually zidane cant take it anymore and this happens. everyone's stunned. Zidane gets sent off. Italy wins. Zidane said he did it because Mazzeratti insulted his family, but the how's and why's don't mater so much as one of football's great career ended like that. its almost tragic.... so naturally there's a 16 foot tall statue commemorating the head-butt in France.
So what special moment would you like to see immortalized? I would personally go for the maradona's hand of God.

CELEBRITY FASHION FACE-OFF

JUST FOR LAUGHS

Gossip girl's Blair caught wearing flip-flops on this elegant peplum dress also worn by Victoria Beckham. should i even be asking who wore it better?

 
I think the little girl looks more adorable. don't you think?

TRENDING NOW : ANIMAL INSTINCT

                                              ANIMAL PRINT FABRICS
  

Tap into your animalistic side with these fun, flirty and stylish animal print fabrics. This season is all about eyecatching animal prints - which have been seen on everything from coats, handbags, accessories, tshirts and more! Animal prints are a perfect addition to any wardrobe since they are a super easy way to add some sizzle and glamour to any fashion look! If you're not afraid to turn heads and you're a serious fashionista try an animal print coat or skirt. For those who have a more understated fashion style and are still not sure how to incorporate animal prints into their wardrobe try an animal print scarf, either way you can't go wrong!

              HOW I WORE MINE

                                                      
  HOW THEY WORE THEIRS

   

HOW YOU COULD WEAR YOURS