Neks2u 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 add a little bit of extra definition to her eyes.

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MTN 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 Nigeria's biggest fashion initiative, MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week. The collaboration between these entities aim to create a platform for Nigerian designers to showcase their innovation and creativity to further increase productivity in the fashion industry in Nigeria, which is already playing a huge role in uplifting our economy. 

How exactly does this affect you? Well, apart from the amazing catwalk shows featuring new season collections from the best talents in the fashion industry, design exhibitions, seminars and workshops, aspiring creatives stand a chance to win awards in three different categories. The MTNLFDW competition is now open and the deadline for application is Sunday, 24th July 2011. To register, log unto the website, select and fill out the form of the category that applies to you.

Pictures from the Press Conference.

Cherry Eremosele, Senior Manager Consumer Marketing, MTN addresses the public

From L-R: Hauwa Mukan, Yoanna Pepper Okwesa, Omoyemi Akerele and Zara Okpara

From L-R: Mo Alatise, Omoyemi Akerele and Ezinne Chinkata

From L-R: Guest, Folake Coker of Tiffany Amber, Omoyemi and Avinash Wadhani of Temple Muse

For more information and updates, follow @MTNLFDW on twitter.

We 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 2011

Time: 12pm - 7pm

Venue: El-Amin School, Maitama, Abuja

For more information on the participants, please visit www.dmp.com.ng

Designers Marketplace... Coming together for you!

Neks2u 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 & Founder of Burlesque Princess, dresses down for an afternoon of shopping, yet we love the infusion of her pin up persona in the detailing of her t shirt.

Love her t shirt!

For more info on the Burlesque Princess, check out their Facebook page