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Friday, August 22, 2008

Luxe Bag for Breast Cancer Awareness Month


The fight for a cure continues and Notting Hill Design CEO, Steven Yurisich who recently lost a family member to cancer, has created a gorgeous pink python bag called the Westbourne (made in Italy) for fall 2008. Notting Hill Design will donate 50 percent of all proceeds of the pink python Westbourne to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The bag retails for $3,642 and is being sold all over the world; from Sophie Curson in Philadelphia to the Ritz Carlton in Paris and of course http://www.nottinghilldesign.com/.

A top handle bag with double handles, the Westbourne makes luxury easy. It features zip-top closure, metal notting hill design crest detail, bottom feet, exterior front zip pockets, interior middle zip-top compartment, leather trimmed interior zip, purple grosgrain lining (fabulous inside and out) and pda and cell phone pockets; a woman about town must stay connected!"
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Joburg Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008

Vukani Creations/Mzansi Designers


Thula Sindi


Artistic Soul DM Classic


JJ Schoeman

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Ladybrille Web Snob 8/18/08 to 8/22/08

[Set by newsmom]

Happy Friday! Enjoy the top posts this week from our Web Snob partners who are some of the top online publishers/bloggers.

  1. A Few Goody GumDrops lashes out with Givenchy's Phenomenal new mascara!
  2. Stiletto Jungle has a nighttime beauty routine you can complete from bed... no sink needed!
  3. All About the Pretty has a new beauty product for the gym bag wth Arcona Triad Pads.
    Brenda Walsh is back on 90210 and Allie is Wired has the video.
  4. BagBliss chats with handbag designer Fiona Kotur Marin
  5. Cheap JAP helps college gals find back-to-school bags.
  6. Coquette loves to shimmy and shake to fashion with fringe.
  7. Sexy ink-black glossy lips are the trend for Fall, says Fashiontribes.
  8. Papierblog looks at a purse that charges your cellphone and iPod
  9. Quinta Trends shows the best of the emerging designers runway in Santiago D Moda.
  10. Check out Second City Style's interview with expertBobbie Thomas for fall fashion and skin care tips.
  11. Shoppingandinfo.com found the Botkier bags worn by Heidi Klum, Angelina Jolie, and Jessica Alba on sale for 50% off.
  12. StyleBakery.com goes in search of a super affordable motorcycle jacket.
  13. Stylehive Shares 10 Luxe Beauty Minis Under $10!
  14. Stylenotes shares how to Get the Look of The Hills, just as a new season chock full of L.A. drama starts.
  15. Sxy Fashion Queen takes you through Eva Longorias' multiple Alma Awards wardrobe changes.
  16. The Beauty Stop explains how to correctly use face primer.
  17. The Fashionable Housewife nabbed an exclusive interview with Diana FitzGerald, the creator of LIVS boots. Find out how UGGs stole her design and more.
  18. The Shoe Goddess has found the perfect, timeless python sandals!
  19. Preview Nine West's 30th Anniversary Spring 2009 Collection at nitro:licious!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Eldee's BOSI GBANGBA: Backstage Access Granted to the Making of the Video!

Congrats to elDee who unveils his brand new video from his single Bosi Gbangba off of his forth coming album 'Evolution' on August 21st, 2008. With cameo appearances from Ladybrille artist Naira and the strong vocalist and artist Keno, among others, the elDee team has this to say about the video and album in general, "Packed with impressive music and 'no-compromise' talent, Evolution will place eLDee in a spot that every artists, hopes to one-day reach. Bosi Gbangba is true to original, true to versatility and true to quality."

eLDee premiers Bosi Gbangba August 21st, 2008 at the Youth Art Connection located at 63 Auburn Avenue, Downtown Atlanta. To be a part of the celebrations, RSVP with Kelly at 678-895-6206 or Tiwa at 770-361-7764.

Meanwhile enjoy the teaser below, check out the Access granted images below for the making of Bosi Gbangba and go to Tru Spot.com for actual behind the scene footage of Bosi Gbangba.



Bosi Gbangba Video Preview from eLDee on Vimeo.








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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Applauds New + Already Celebrated Designers for their Bryant Park Debut

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK APPLAUDS NEW + ALREADY CELEBRATED DESIGNERS FOR THEIR BRYANT PARK DEBUT
New York, NY (August 20, 2008) – In a few weeks, fashion insiders from around the world will come together as the first Spring 09 collections are revealed at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week from September 5-12. Creative new talents will share the stage in the iconic tents of Bryant Park with celebrated designers such as Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Betsey Johnson and DKNY, who is enjoying its 20th Anniversary, among other designers from Brazil, China, Korea, Japan, Russia, India, Israel, Spain, France, Italy and Australia.
“We are very excited to welcome so many new talents to the most prominent fashion event of the season,” said Fern Mallis, Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion. “We are anxious to observe how these energetic, enthusiastic and creative new ‘fashion engineers’ will inspire, influence and impact an industry hungry for new talent.”
This season a record number of internationally recognized designers will present their collections to buyers, editors of noted fashion magazine, the media, celebrities, clients, industry professionals and various VIP’s. The list of debuting designers includes Michael Angel, Charlotte Ronson, Andy & Debb, Thuy, Sergio Davila, Leifsdottir, Aurelio Costarella and Zheng Luo. Each designer’s distinctive vision and unique approach to fashion and style will be reflected on the runway.
Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express, M·A·C Cosmetics, Judith Ripka, YKK, W Hotels Worldwide, Havaianas, TRESemmé, BlackBerry® and T-Mobile USA INC., OfficeMax, Seoul Metropolitan Government, LU Biscuits, Evian ® Natural Spring Water, Peroni, The Wines of Rioja, Imperia Vodka, Chambord, and BAWLS Guarana as well as the following media partners The New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily, Full Frontal Fashion, ULTRA HD, Getty Images and The Insider. Each of these sponsors will be providing hospitality, services and amenities to make the exciting week of shows as enjoyable and pleasant as possible for all attendees.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Sun Goddess, Joburg Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2008

Words are simply not enough to capture the essence and beauty of the Sun Goddess Spring/Summer 2008 collection at the recently completed Joburg Fashion Week. So, we will let the clip below do all the talk. Okay, maybe we will just say we are in total awe of EVERYTHING! The fabric selection, the attention details, embroidery, embellishments, the fludity in the movement of the clothes and the very sexy models! Everything is wicked and that is why they remain one of our favorite brands coming out of South Africa.

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Nyakio Kamoche Launches Safi Fragrance

By now, you are probably familiar with Nyakio Kamoche. The first generation American with Kenyan heritage who launched Nyakio, a sucessful skin care line based on family recipes and ingredients from Kenya. Nyakio's skin care line is sold online and in over a hundred and eighty nine boutiques around the country. Just recently, the fierce entrepreneur diversified her portfolio to launch a fragrance line, Safi Fragrance. Of course Ladybrille had to catch up with the very Ladybrille woman to see how she does it.


LADYBRILLE.com: Nyakio, you've done it again. It's official. You are a serial entrepreneur. [laughs] For those who do not know you, tell us briefly who you are?
Nyakio:
I am first generation American of Kenyan descent that first created a Bath and Body line [Nyakio Skincare] based on family beauty secrets and recipes, and now have launched a fine fragrance paying tribute to my African heritage.

LADYBRILLE.com:
Tell us a bit about the current state of Nyakio Skincare.
Nyakio:
Nyakio Bath and Body is currently reformulating, repackaging, and will re-launch in 2009.

LADYBRILLE.com: Why did you decide to diversify into a fragrance line?
Nyakio:
Much for the same reason that I created Nyakio, I felt that Africa had so much to offer in the fine fragrance world in regards to story and resources, and felt that there was a place for a niche fragrance by an African designer in the marketplace.
LADYBRILLE.com: Your fragrance line is called Safi. What does Safi mean?
Nyakio:
Safi means fresh, clean, and pure in Swahili.

LADYBRILLE.com: How did you choose the name?

Nyakio:
I felt it was a great representation of the fragrance, and Swahili is a BEAUTIFUL language.

LADYBRILLE.com: When I got my sample, I did not know what to expect. But, I honestly love both the Safi Parfum and Safi Parfum oil. My favorite is by far the Parfum oil. The fruity-floral smell has a relaxing yet sexy edge to it and the packaging is on point. It shows you thought about how women apply oils with the roll on feature.

Nyakio:
I love them both! The pure parfum oil is 100% Pure Oil, so its application is representative of they way fragrance has been applied for hundreds of years. The Eau de Parfum offers the customer the more traditional application process with a little less intensity than the pure oil.

LADYBRILLE.com: I know you really reach into your Kenyan heritage in making your beauty products and fragrances. Tell our readers what are the ingredients in the Safi Parfum oil, for example?

Nyakio: Safi carries base notes that represent Africa including bamboo, papyrus, and muhuhu wood. At the heart you find fresh cut freesia, stargazer lily, and neroli (orange blossom), and at the top rests fresh pineapple, black currant and fresh lychee, notes that I've come to love in my own personal journey.

LADYBRILLE.com: Kenya, especially Nairobi, I am aware is an emerging market especially on the African continent for fashion and beauty. I know your products retail across the USA. Do you retail in Africa?

Nyakio:
Unfortunately, no . . .I do not retail in Africa. I would absolutely LOVE to and am currently seeking distribution for both my brands in Europe and Africa.

LADYBRILLE.com: I've got to ask you how come you are so in tune with your Kenyan heritage? How often did you visit Kenya as a child?
Nyakio:
I'm in tune with my Kenyan heritage because of my incredible family, especially my parents. My father is a professor of African History and my mom is a Dean. They are both highly educated individuals who taught my brother and I the value of family and knowing where you come from. I spent more time in Kenya as a child, and look forward to expanding my businesses so that I can actually work to travel to Kenya often and quite possibly create opportunities for Kenyans back home with my businesses. I look so forward to the days when I can travel home, do research trips etc. to expand my lines. As well as find opportunities to give back on a larger scale.

LADYBRILLE:
Where can our readers purchase Safi?
Nyakio: http://www.safifragrance.com/
http://www.luckyscent.com/ or
http://www.apothia.com/.

LADYBRILLE.com: What are your price points?

Nyakio:
The Safi Fragrance Parfum Oil retails for $60.00, The Safi Fragrance Eau de Parfum retails for $78.00

LADYBRILLE.com: Before we let you go, give us some few tips on shopping for perfumes.

Nyakio:Give the fragrance time to dry down to know how you will carry the fragrance. Know that fragrance adapts to your bodies own body chemistry, so it will not smell the same on everyone. Our olfactory nerve is our strongest sense, if a fragrance brings up something emotional in you, speaks to you, try to figure out where that memory is coming from and if it brings you joy. . .it's because our sensory memory is so strong! Fragrance is supposed to enhance your personal spirit, not overwhelm everyone in the room, less is more. . .wear fragrance that enhances your beautiful soul!

LADYBRILLE.com: What is the best piece of advice you can give to a budding entrepreneur who wants to be just as successful as you are?

Nyakio:
Make affirmations, create manifestations, believe in yourself and your goals! PRAY A LOT! Always know that what you put out there comes back to you.

LADYBRILLE.com: Thanks Ms. serial entrepreneur or Mrs. Serial Entrepreneur since you are now married! [laughs]

Nyakio:
Yes, happily and a mommy to a fabulous 2 year old daughter! [smiles] Thank you so much for this opportunity.

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Kirk Franklin's Declaration, This is It!

Declaration: This is it!
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How do you react under pressure?

How do you react under pressure? Do you reach for something to eat, become aggressive, assertive, belligerent, impatient, indecisive, fear, play the blame game, unravel, smoke a pack of cigarettes to ease the tension off your neck, anxious, have headaches, turn to the bottle, become abusive, shutdown, run miles, exercise, pray or take it in stride?

We cannot control how others react under pressure. We can, however, control how we do. Take a close look at yourself. Do you like how you react under pressure? If the answer is yes, excellent! You should stop reading. If your answer is “no,” congratulations! You’ve just taken your first step towards resolving a problem, that is admitting the problem. Now what? Become Perry Mason on yourself. Investigate thoroughly why you react the way you do under pressure? Don’t expect the answer to just emerge right away. Getting at the root of the problem will take honesty and some soul searching. Once you are able to identify the source of your negative reactions under pressure, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Acquire the tools to begin taking control of your life i.e. exercise, eat and sleep right, counseling, take a vacation etc.

Your assignment this week, observe self very closely and determine, if you haven’t already, how you react under pressure.

Have a brilliant and stress free week ahead!

-Uduak
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