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Jimmy Choo for H&M This Fall!

I dont know where to start... The Fashionbomb reports that November 14th, Jimmy Choo will bring its hot shoes and bags to 250 H&M stores worldwide! Gosh are we ever gonna survive this Recession??? We will be there you best believe! Mark your calendars Fashionjunkiis! Read more here

Runway photos Arise Africa fashion week 2009

Itueni Basi collection

Nkwo collection

David Tlale collection-South Africa

Christie Brown collection by Aisha Obuobi-Ghana

Sika Designs by Phillis Taylor-Ghana

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Model Tuesday- Millen Magese

Style Guide Cape Town spotted Millen looking oh.. so chic during Arise Africa fashion week 2009. I love her shirt dress with ruffled details on the neckline cinched with a big chocolate colored belt. Her face looks flawless (not too much make up). It looks like she is wearing tights too. Just gorgeous!

FJ of the day- Siscar

Hey y'all
I just want to shout out one of our fabulous FJ reader Siscar. Check out her photo when she modeled for Nichii wearing their dress and shoes! This photo speaks for itself. She looks gorgeous. I want the shoes, so fly!
Fabulous!!!

My Kirette Couture dress!

This past weekend I had little something for the girls and I. So I finally got to wear the green dress from Kirette Couture summer 2009 collection for a night out in the city! I paired my dress with Yves Saint Laurent heels and a simple cute Indian pulse ( bought it from convenient store for $20). I hope you will be able to see all the details on the dress.
Visit www.kirettecouture.com to learn more about the dress and where/how you can purchase the collection.

Mustafa Hassanali Collection At ARISE AFRICA FASHION WEEK

I love love this collection! Everything about it look polished and superb. This collection is definetely for everyone. I am just drooling over these dresses like a kid in a candy store! I love the flowing pretty chiffons gowns, colorful African prints and the fact that he used umbrellas to accessorize some of his looks. I could see Hollywood ladies rocking this collection on the red capert (fingers crossed!). This is one of his strongest-looking collection so far. What's your thought??







Designer Mustafa posing at the grand finale with Supermodels from the Motherland; Oluchi and Milen!

Check out the whole collection here

Runway photos Arise Fashion week 2009; Tiffany Amber- Nigeria

Photos via Ladybrille

Jewel by Lisa-Nigeria

photos via Ladybrille

Eyola collection

When I came across Eyola's collection, first thing ran through my mind was Alexander Mc Queen spring 2009 collection! If you saw McQ SS09 collection then you would know what I am talking about! What do you think?


photos via Ladybrille

Vivienne Westwood/Melissa Anglomania Heart shoes .

I know I have this thing with Plastic shoes but these Lady Dragon heart Shoes look really  sexy. This is a collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Melissa Anglomania. They were first released last year during Vivianne Westwood Spring Summer 2009 collection. They come in different colors and  all sizes!  Last year they got sold out quick so if you think you need these babes you better hurry before they sell out again! Retail price$ 149.00

Cute!!

Who wore Matthew Williamson Beige Trent better?

Rihanna wore this Matthew Williamson coat first with a pair of Christian Louboutin  Velours  Scrunch Boots during her shopping at Intermix  last month. Beyonce was spotted leaving Heathrow airport this morning wearing same coat. 
Who rocked the coat better??? 

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Arise Africa fashion Week June 12th-20th

Hey Guys!

In case you didn't know, Arise Africa Fashion Week  will be kicking off  this month  starting Friday the12th  through the following week on Sunday the 20th at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.  The show will go on for  eight days, and so far 51 different designers  from 21 different African countries  are excepecting to show case their  lines. On the last day of the show  there will be Arise  Africa Fashion Awards.  I know for sure Tanzania will be presented by designer Mustafa Hassanali (Loves his work).  Gosh how I wish I could be there!  But  dont worry ,I will keep you posted  with pictures straight from runways! 

Kirette Couture Fashion Show

Hey Fashionjunkiis!
So last Wednesday I made my way out to Kirette Couture Fashion show for their Summer 2009 collection. The show took place in the city at The Boucarou. Kirette couture is the brainchild of two young Cameroonian ladies Anrette Ngafor who is based in the UK and Kibonen Nfi based in US. Before the show started I was able to go back stage for a quick sneak peek of the whole collection. I must admit everything was off the hook. Love the whole collection.

About Kirette couture:
"KiRette Couture is a revolution. And at its helm are creators Anrette Ngafor and Kibonen Nfi.Influenced by their passion for fashion and their love of their roots, the duo weave traditional and contemporary styles to bring African sexy back to the street and the catwalk. Hatched in the New York chic bubble, KiRette aims to create a new fashion language that transcends racial and cultural borders.They specialise in tailored, handcrafted and limited edition pieces. All their products are reasonably priced. Do you love fashion, the arts or just the sweet sensation of creative freedom? Then hop onboard and spread the word. Help turn vogue up-side-down together with KiRette"

Here are a few pictures I took from the show. They are not the best pictures but I am sure they are good enough to be posted on FJ. Please enjoy !


Designer Kibonen (4th from left) posing for pictures with all of her models after the show.

Models back stage after the show. Love their heels especially the Valentino heels ( First model on the left). By the way, the green dress is mine. I took it off the model right after the show. I just couldn't help it!

Kibonen was kind enough to pose for a picture with yours truly, FJ(By the way I wore J brand Jeans with a black top  and a white ruffled bolero)
One of the models Veggie posing with Toronto fashionista Bunuzi.
These three fabulous fashionistas were sitting right next to me. I loved the way they were dressed, everyone had her own individual style!

I also met up with these ladies and I was pleased to learn they are all working in the fashion industry. Love the blue Elizabeth and James dress and love their beautiful smiles I just couldn't stop droolling over their heels. Love them!!
The audience were also entertained by South African musician Wax right before the show started. I was not familiar with his music but I did enjoy the music.
Here are a few more pictures. 
UPDATE: Wax is from Cameroon  but lives in  South Africa.

FJ Friday - Espadrille Lust

Thank God it's Friday...Super excited, are you?? yay!! This week had some amazingly, ridiculously sales all around the city. I hope y'all got a chance to get out and shop! So let's talk shoes! I have a lot of them, I mean it's crazy I stopped counting at 100 pairs and I still want more. I just can't have enough! Today I wanna share with you my summer must-have shoes for your summer wardrobe, The Espadrille. Espadrille are perfect for summer, they are comfortable and most of times they don't cost much. Pair them with a cute summer dress, capris or shorts and you are good to go.Here are my top fives for under $60.
Colin Stuart satin Espadrilles on sale $ 48.00
Ankle-Tie Espadrilles $ 49.00
Ralph Lauren Celestine Espadrilles on sale for $54.99

Delia Selma Espadrilles for $ 39.50 AE Boardwalk Espadrilles $$29.95

Splurge of the day; Stella Mc Cartney Hemp Espadrilles on sale for $ 239.00. Right now, I want these espadrilles so much that it hurts.

Steal of the day; Old Navy Women's jersey Ankle-Tie Espadrilles wedges for 29.50.I want these too! Perfect for Frugal Fashionistas.
I am off shopping !
UPDATE: I was out in Soho on Saturday June 6th, and decided to stop by Intermix! They had one pair of Stella Mc Cartney Hemp Espadrilles left in size 39( not my size) . However I checked out Net-a-porter website and shoes are marked down for $198.

Playboy Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist accused of stealing ! Mambo gani haya....

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"Sure she’s naughty — but 2009 Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist is also accused of being a very bad girl … the kind who steals child support from someone else’s family.

Ida — (32-21-35) — is being sued by a soon-to-be divorced woman named Katrina Kantner, who claims the centerfold and Mr. Kanter schemed to funnel thousands of dollars in child support money meant for Katrina and her children.

Kantner claims her husband has given Ida over $90,000 in cash and gifts — while during the same period, he’s been stiffing Katrina out of the $10,000 a month he owes her child and spousal support.

In the suit, filed last week in L.A. County Superior Court, Kantner says Ida knew exactly what she was doing — and wants all the money back, plus interest.

If you’re judging Ida from the accusations in this case — be careful, one of her turn-off’s is “close-mindedness.”

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Be on the look out for fake Christian Louboutins

This is soooo depressing!!I just came across this article about fake Christian Louboutins and my head went wild. The fake loubs are sold at Louboutinmall.com and they claimed the quality is just as good as the real deal and that they even come in real Louboutin boxes. I just can't! If you are fan of the real Loubs then you would know what I am talking about! I just want mine real (they better be real). Read more here

Hey y'all!

Wow where do I start guys!!

Gosh how I missed you !!! Many thanks to you guys for all the lovely notes you left for me. I must say these past two weeks have been crazy in a fabulous way, but things are back to normal now. I am glad I had a chance to visit a few friends and family during my time off, and last Friday I made my last visit to Houston for a friend's event. I am still working on the pictures so stay tuned.
Bunuzi, FJ, Gpho and Cynthia at a friend's event on Friday night( kama nilivyo haidi picha kibao zina kuja kaeni mkao wakula lazima mfurahi)

I wore Herve Leger dress with black pantent Brian Atwood heels on Friday night and on Saturday I wore Ali Ro dress with Gold Brian Atwood heels (the shoes are exactly the same). What do you think?? do I need Fashion police??
On Saturday, My brother Muzo hosted a party for me and my kid sisters. I was happy to see old friends from High School all grown up with families! Nyama choma kwa wingi, too bad it wasn't hunting season coz he had promised deer meat but he ended up grilling goat and beef instead. Many thanks to my sister in-law Evamaria, You rock!!
Posing with Bro, Muzo
With the 3 Ceez, Carlos Kiondo, FJ, Carlos Kitana and Carlos Mwaibula aka Bololilo...
(From L-R) Jonah, Bunuzi, Evamaria, Muzo, Gpho, FJ, Carlos and Maryanne

More pictures coming..........

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SWIM WEAR COLLECTION 2010

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SWIM

ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY LINE-UP FOR 2010 COLLECTIONS

Miami, FL (June 3, 2009) – The summer season is beginning to heat up with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim a few weeks away. Supermodels and celebrities will come together on the runways of Miami Beach to celebrate fashion and beauty with the sexiest swimwear designs in the world, July 15-19, 2009.

 

“We are proud to welcome so many new designers to our roster this year,” said SVP of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis. “In its fifth season, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim has become a strong and effective platform to showcase the finest swimwear collections and their talented designers from around the world. This season’s line-up continues to bring to the market the quality and ingenuity that people now expect from this show.”

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim kicks off with an official kickoff party on the 15^th, followed by four consecutive days of shows by featuring collections from Tibi, Caffé Swimwear, Marysia Swim, True Religion Swim, Red Carter, Aqua di Lara, L*Space by Monica Wise, Ed Hardy Swimwear, White Sands Australia, Poko Pano, Xtra Life Lycra®, Cia.Marítima, Luli Fama and V Del Sol.

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at Miami Beach's historic hotel The Raleigh, will present three venues, the Cabaña Grande, the Beachway and the Oasis, accessed via an event lobby on Collins Avenue at 18th Street, adjacent to the hotel’s main entrance. Over the course of five days, 12,000 journalists, buyers and VIPs will be in South Florida to experience the most elite swimwear event in the country.

 

Mercedes-Benz, the event’s title sponsor, is joined by American Express, DHL, LYCRA®, MAKE UP FOR EVER, The Raleigh, Conair, Bain de Soleil, Continental Airlines Inc., Peroni, Chambord, Ocean Drive Magazine, Miami.com, California Apparel News Waterwear and Getty Images. 

 

Further details and announcements on this event will follow. 

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2010 Collections will be held July 15 to 19, 2009.  For more information, and for press and industry registration, please visit us online at www.mbfashionweek.com/miami. 

True colors

Do you love colored jeans  as much as I do?? What is your favorite color?? I own two pairs, Mustard yellow and red colored jeans and now I am working on getting purple colored jeans (always wanted purple). Good thing is bright colored jeans never goes out style.
But the reason I am posting this tody is because  while I was  surfing online for a new pair of colored jeans I found a great discount on colored jeans on  Delia.  I always love their  jeans  beacues  they stretch (I know some of us  can't wear a pair of jeans that doesn't stretch),  they are  affordable  and  they carry up to 37" inseam  perfect for tall girls.
Each pair costs $49.50  but  u get to pay half for your second pair jeans if you buy two. 
Happy shopping!