FASHION AND BEAUTY MARCH
WHO IS WHO IN AGE DEFYING BEAUTY
The fountain of youth may not be an actual, physical fountain, but that won’t stop us from giving the old college try at chasing it.
According to Penelope Cruz, the best beauty advice she ever got came from her mother. “[She always said] to eat healthy and get a solid amount of rest. I remember her sounding like a broken record telling us to eat our veggies and go to sleep,” She annoyed me, but now, as a mother, I hear myself saying the same things.”
“No matter what age you are, you always look a little better when your skin is a little dewy, not too powdery.
Effizzie goes through its lane to look int the lives of our celebrities who had defied age in their astonishing beauty
When it comes to aging and beauty, Nollywood veteran actress, Joke Silva is a force to reckon with. Patience Ozokwor (Mama G) Patience Ozokwor is another fierce beautiful woman. Onyeka Onwenu. Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) Pete Edochie. Zack …
These celebrities look far more younger than their real ages. With dazzling beauty, Genevieve is a mother to a beautiful girl and hasn’t aged a bit … Omotola was once listed as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world.
The mother of them all is Abba Folawiyo even in her gradual approach to 80 years still glow in beauty.
Abah Folawiyo is one of the iconic names that headlined the Nigerian fashion industry back in the ‘70s, spearheading a fashion revolution that embraced the beauty of our local ankara fabric that has, today, become a favourite for all. Famously known by her brand name then, Labanella, no designer’s work and personal style is as synonymous with glamour as Aunty Abah’s.
Daisy Danjuma is the wife of General TY Danjuma. She is not just a wife and a mother – she is an influential figure in Nigerian politics and charity. Daisy Ukpomwan Ehanire Danjuma, was born on August 6th, 1952
Joke Silva is a veteran actress known for her captivating roles in any movie she features in. Joke was born 29 September 1961 and is a graduate of the University of Lagos and Webber Douglas Academy of Arts, London. Joke Silva made her film debut in the 90s and has starred in movies outside of Nollywood. Her amazing performances have made her a household name. She is a United Nations goodwill ambassador and a role model to all women and young girls.
Clarion Chukwura, born on 24th July, 1964, Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. She was born on 24 July 1964 as the only daughter in a family of four. She is from Anambra State. She is the mother of music video director Clarence Peters.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is a Nigerian politician, diplomat and lawyer, businesswoman and multiple pageant titleholder was born on the 5th August 1967. The winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 1988 Pageant, She was also Miss Africa and is best known as the first African to win Miss Intercontinenta
Bukky was born on the 31 March 1967 to a Christian father and Muslim mother in Abeokuta. She attended the University of Lagos, earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics
She began her acting career in 1996. She has featured in several Nollywood movies of Yoruba and English languages, including Wale Adenuga‘s Television series Super story. Besides acting, she runs a Fashion house and Clothing line, B Collections and a beauty spa, B Wright. She has signed endorsement deals with brands like Chivita. In 2011, she won the Best Nollywood Actress of the Year Award.
Faithia Balogun is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director. She was born in Ikeja on February 1969. Her ancestry is from Okpara, Delta State.[3] She attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos state, where she obtained the West African School Certificate before she proceeded to Kwara State Polytechnic where she received a diploma certificate.
She has starred, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.
Ibinabo Fiberesima. Ibinabo Fiberesima (bornJanuary 13, 1973), is a Nigerian film actress, ex-beauty pageant and event manager. She is a former President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
Rita Dominic a thrilling, multi-award-winning actress and entertainer. With a BA degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt, Rita has entertained nations for years and is a veteran. Rita Dominic is known for her commitment to her film characters, style, beauty and ability to manage her private life.
FASHION
African fashion style is undoubtedly the best one to take inspiration from. The attractiveness of African fashion dresses for ladies cannot leave anyone indifferent. African style of dress is considered to be the most vivid and recognizable among other varieties of ethnic styles. Africa is an excellent source of inspiration for many fashion designers. This fantastic and mysterious land amazes the whole world with the bright multi-colour traditional clothing.
Traditional natural materials such as cotton, silk, flax, as well as their different combinations, are used for sewing African fashion dresses for ladies. For more expressive outfits with variety of textures, artificial synthetic fabrics are used.
Pastel colours like beige, coffee, white and sand tones can be combined with all shades of warm and more vibrant ones like yellow, orange, brick-red, sky blue, brown, red or green. Such various combinations are absolutely appropriate to complement the bright and exotic patterns of traditional attires and African fashion dresses style. Of course, modern African dresses styles in 2019 are distinguished by their wonderful and fascinating patterns. African landscapes, plants, images of wild animals and colors that complement our skin tones are often used as patterns for African fabrics.
