tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37407659451963241222024-03-05T13:36:17.114-08:00Neks2Uneks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-40783904352095635572011-08-23T15:53:00.000-07:002011-08-23T15:53:57.203-07:00We Have Moved!
This outfit was inspired by Shally of ForStyleSake in this post
I shall not bore you with long stories of why I have been a bad blogger. I, however do ask that you check out the new website here.neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-87693195067936355892011-07-11T14:33:00.000-07:002011-07-11T14:58:53.622-07:00Meet the Models Backstage At Music Meets RunwayBefore things got a little crazy, I managed to record this video of the models getting ready backstage.
Enjoy.
Special thanks to Beth Modelling Agency.neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-90190347355366151422011-07-11T04:59:00.000-07:002011-07-12T01:47:58.876-07:00And Your Music Meets Runway Hosts For The Evening....
Banky W and Toolz on stage
... Award winning RnB Artist Banky W and On-Air personality Tolu Oniru, aka Toolz. The public wondered who the host of the highly anticipated fashion show, Music Meets Runway, after American model Amber Rose, originally billed to host the show, had tweeted that she had "no idea about any appearances" . The organizers of the show were pleased to bring neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-26820747390257060592011-07-11T03:17:00.000-07:002011-07-11T03:18:05.139-07:00Sasha P Does Colour Blocking at Music Meets Runway
Nigerian female rapper Sasha P, who is also Brand Ambassador for Samsung took to the stage on Saturday, 9th July at the Music Meets Runway Fashion Show, sponsored by Samsung, to promote the brand. The First Lady of Nigerian hip hop was spotted looking colourful in a jacket, bustier and trouser combo, taken from her fashion line, Eclectic by Sasha. Sasha exudes confidence as she combines two of neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-2256032825405658662011-07-05T07:18:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:24:55.855-07:00Neks2u Beauty Crush - Nkechi Bakare
Summer is the time for bright and cheerful colors, so a dazzling shade of pink is a great option, especially for cocktail parties or nightclubs. We're blown away, literally, by the lushness of Nkechi Bakare's summery look, the focal point being her lips. By using this soft shade of pink, Nkechi of 37thState, perfects the radiant summer glow. Kohl eyeliner and a little mascara have been used to neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-23583458320913640332011-07-04T21:45:00.000-07:002011-07-05T01:57:58.574-07:00MTN and The British Council To Sponsor Lagos Fashion and Design Week
Omoyemi Akerele, Fashion Pioneer and Creative Director of Stylehousefiles.com
We are excited to announce that Telecom multinational, MTN and The British Council have teamed up with StyleHouseFiles to produce what will be a magnanimous milestone in the Nigerian Fashion industry. It was officially announced on Thurday, 30th June 2011 that this year October, Lagos will host one of neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-56638334394518789782011-07-01T14:51:00.000-07:002011-07-01T14:54:44.822-07:00We Remember Our Dearly Departed Chuka and Uchenna Okeke At This Month's DMP
We are excited because it is that time of the month again. Yes DMP! Yet our hearts are heavy with the unexpected and early departure of our friends, Chuka and Uchenna.Therefore, we dedicate July's edition of Designer's MarketPlace to the memory of Chuka and Uchenna Okeke and all our dearly departed.There will be a candle light memorial by 6:30pm.
Date: 2nd July 2011Time: 12pm - 7pmVenueneks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-31913115344530865202011-07-01T13:28:00.000-07:002011-07-01T14:54:36.837-07:00Neks2u Style Steal - Rainy Season Special: Oyinda Fakeye
The weather report in most parts of Nigeria this season indicates stormy winds and heavy downpour.This has certainly not rained on Miss Oyinda Fakeye's fashion parade. Oyinda is weather appropriate as she steps out in this metallic blue rain coat, paired with linen shorts and a t shirt. Ofcourse, it is still quite warm so she gets away with such light clothing.
The Creative Director & neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-69765225377496143342011-06-28T13:18:00.000-07:002011-06-28T14:03:17.828-07:00Pictures from The Afro Hair and Beauty Live Show
It was an exciting day for me as I rushed to get dressed for the much awaited, Afro Hair and Beauty Live Show. I have been growing an afro a year, you see, so imagine my joy when I hear the words "show" and "afro" in one sentence. So off I went, alighting at the closest tube station to the show venue, the Business Design Centre in Angel Islington. I was amazed by neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-44517881993272742252011-06-28T04:20:00.000-07:002011-06-28T13:33:15.611-07:00Backstage Beauties at the MBGN 2011 PageantThe 24th Edition of Nigeria's prestigious beauty pageant, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), instigated a varied reaction amongst the public viewers. For those who are not familiar, MBGN is an annual beauty pageant, where beautiful girls are chosen, represented by all 36 states in Nigeria. The winner will have the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the renowned Miss World competition.
neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-69529585821204748872011-06-25T00:25:00.000-07:002011-06-25T02:06:48.287-07:00Le Petit Marche; The Documentary
Ever wondered how the back scenes at LPM worked and how they managed to put a fantastic show last December. Well you're just in luck! The LPM documentary for the December Grande Marche is ready, the LPM team wanted to share it with you fabulous customers! It shows the fashion event and market proper, as well as the model casting and other bits that went into creating the neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-22805014589707396772011-06-25T00:17:00.000-07:002011-06-25T00:17:44.638-07:00LPM Is At The SilverBird Galleria This June!!!
This June, your premier fashion & lifestyle market will be held at the SILVERBIRD GALLERIA!!!In preparation for the ‘revolution’ that we will be bringing your way in the coming months,The LPM Team have decided to join forces with Nigeria’s foremost entertainment collective to transform and enhance your summer shopping experience. The Silverbird Galleria is home to the widest range of neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-13895589740713700682011-06-20T22:23:00.000-07:002011-06-20T22:23:54.463-07:00It's Happy Hour Every Wednesday At Bacchus !!!
Its Happy Hour WEDNESDAY.
Come, relax and network with top notch professionals @ Bacchus Bar + Grill's OFC party. This one stop shop mid-week event features opportunities for networking with professionals from various industries; affordable food and choice drinks in the convivial ambiance of Bacchus Bar.
Venue: Bacchus Bar, Awolowo rd, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 6pmneks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-28693073502476182432011-06-18T01:23:00.000-07:002011-06-18T01:23:27.779-07:00Style Inspiration: Solange Knowles
We all take inspirations from various people, trends, style gurus, everywhere! What is important is how you take that inspiration and make it your own. Onyinye Fafi Obi, Student and Fashion stylist is inspired by celebrity DJ and artist, Solange Knowles. Solange was spotted at the Victoria's Secret Swim Launch Party in this cute Boxing Kitten 'Zsou Zsou' Bra Top. Onyinye translates this look by neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-21838410745872152282011-06-14T06:46:00.000-07:002011-06-14T07:25:43.132-07:00Neks2u Style Steal - Adesola Babz
Fashion intern, Adesola or Sola as she is known by most, dons a black drape cardigan on leggings, but infuses a bit of colour and texture with an orange inner vest and silk ribbon tie blouse. Sola completes the casual look with leopard print ballet pumps.
Love the tan rafia purse!
neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-69235382733715485472011-06-07T07:43:00.000-07:002011-06-07T12:53:45.307-07:00Young Nigerian Designer, Rebecca Odubanjo to Showcase at Graduate Fashion WeekThis week, Graduate Fashion Week celebrates its 20th anniversary with a star-studded gala where the country's fashion student elite will showcase their work. To mark the occasion Amber Le Bon, model daughter of Yasmin and rock star Simon, has been photographed modelling the pick of the students' collections. Of these students, is Nigerian designer, Rebecca Odubanjo, Fashion and Textiles designer neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-81674909306102699792011-06-01T07:42:00.000-07:002011-06-04T00:51:02.089-07:00Shopping, Food, Culture, The DMP Monthly Sales Event is Here!!!It's this first Saturday of the month of June and we look forward to another edition of Designers Marketplace!!! This month, the team at DMP are making it more exciting by involving more retailers for your pleasure.
Come on and join in the fun this Saturday 4th June 2010
Venue: El-Amin School, Maitama, Abuja
Time: 12pm - 7pmneks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-49868211780346777922011-05-30T01:23:00.000-07:002011-05-30T02:49:19.967-07:00The Life House Hosts Body Formation; An Exhibition of Paintings by Ola Balogun and Josh Nmesirionye
The Omenka Gallery of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF) and the BLOOM Gallery at The Life House presented the 'Body Formations', an exhibition of paintings by two of Nigeria's exciting and impressive contemporary artist, Ola Balogun and Josh Nmesirionye.
Middle: Ola Balogun, Profile, Acrylic on Canvas, 100x100cm, 2010, N195,000
Artists have always been fascinated with the human body. Indeed,neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-71455691638722697272011-05-28T14:33:00.000-07:002011-05-30T02:49:30.846-07:00Neks2u Style Spotter: Julian Louie's Tribal Spring Aldo Wedges
Inspired by Pieter Hugo's photography book The Hyena & Other Men, these funky print wedges are a mishmash of textiles designed by Julian Louie for Aldo Spring 2011. According to the designer, "The photographs [are] of a group of men in Nigeria who were street entertainers, and they trained hyenas. They had these crazy outfits that were half American sportswear that they found and half reallyneks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-35375606881595299842011-05-28T12:09:00.000-07:002011-05-28T12:26:49.701-07:00LPM May is finally here and Addictions from April's Edition!!!It’s been FIVE WHOLE WEEKS since the Easter marche, so we know your inner addict has been unduly starved of the experience! Therefore, we at LPM have been on pins and needles, waiting to bring to you this month’s dose of everyone’s favorite vice! We plan to round up the month of May with the most memorable pre-summer shopping blowout ever! This weekend, the GET Arena will play host to neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-8364130280264096362011-05-27T05:01:00.000-07:002011-05-27T07:34:56.305-07:00Zebra Living’s Mara Collection Now Available For Purchase!!
This public holiday Monday, treat yourself to some retail therapy and come along to the exclusive preview soiree at The Zebra Boutique, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, VI, Lagos. To attend, please send your name, phone number and email address to info@zebraliving.com to get on the guestlist/request an invitation.
See you there!neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-4967240321819710662011-05-27T04:39:00.000-07:002011-05-27T07:33:37.200-07:00ZEBRA LIVING SPRING SUMMER 2011 LOOKBOOK: The Mara CollectionHaving witnessed the amount of work and effort that went into developing this lookbook, we are extremely excited to present the latest collection from Nigerian's popular design label, Zebra Living, The Mara Collection.
Inspired by a luxury safari holiday in Kenya, the Mara collection is very much a resort collection with comfy romantic lines, flirty prints and a classic slant. Mara features neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-5123483776859752132011-05-26T07:11:00.000-07:002011-05-27T02:31:52.466-07:00Austrian Lace Show and Documentary
Junior "Iro and buba" for Ituen Basi
What originally started in 2009 as an initiative to document the history of Lace – especially Austrian Lace in Nigeria, by the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna, has since developed into a cooperation project merging culture, trade and fashion. The Austrian Embroidery Association in collaboration with the Commercial Section of the Austrianneks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-77281918172407224872011-05-22T21:56:00.000-07:002011-05-27T02:29:08.056-07:00Neks2u Beauty Crush - Kike Soyode
From her beautifully lined eyes, to her bold red lips, it's no wonder Neks2u Beauty Crush features fashion blogger and enthusiast, Kike Soyode. Miss Soyode of Style By Queens perfects her red puckers by paring down her eyes and cheeks, opting for a lippy with an orange undertone which suits her skin tone.
From L-R: Stila Smudge pot, MAC Lipstick in Spice It UP and NARS Cream Blush
Photo neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3740765945196324122.post-78603363846774253522011-05-22T20:43:00.001-07:002011-05-22T22:00:16.579-07:00Neks2u Style Spotter: Dapper in Denim
The phrase, denim suits, automatically brings to mind a then tacky Justin Timberlake and his equally tacky ex, Britney Spears in matching denim outfits. However, it has now been confirmed that a dapper look is highly achievable with denim.
Fashion Artist, Mai Atafo
We often associate suits with the usual cotton, polyester or tweed fabric. What we love about this trend, is that one can be neks2Uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612416883380607098noreply@blogger.com1