Hot Events: Fashion Mist:African Fashion coming out of the Mist

If you love African Fashion then it's a must that you attend Fashion Mist 2012. Following on from the successful maiden event last year. Fashion Mist is back again for a 2nd season. Taking place at the magnificent Hotel Russell, London on Saturday 26th May 2012.

Fashion Mist aim is to showcase on one platform emerging young designers of African origin who reflect the continent’s creativity and the use of African textiles in their products to infuse it with a modern Western flair. This is in the form of clothes, accessories to name a few. It also seeks to create a network for the designers to interact and inspire all Fashionista’s in attendance.

Fashion Mist will take part in 2 parts. First up: Open to the general public for free from 12-5 pm, you can feast your eyes on the fabulous wearable pieces and accessories that will be on sale, The exhibition will include designers like Ayikai Couture, Decorus, AfroFusion Designs, Triballery, GBGhanaBoy, Lipavenu, Celebrity Hair, House of Loulee and lots more including most of the designers from the catwalk show. 

The fashion showcase is indeed the highlight and starts from 6pm and is sure to be a memorable night of amazing fashion, entertainment and glamour. A selection of designers will be showcasing their collections exclusively to a seated ticketed audience. Labels confirmed for the catwalk include Chemphe Bea, N’kya Designs, Ariike Alden, Adopted Culture, YaaAtaa Couture Bags, Duafe Denim, House of Adjeiwaa, GPUK, Kolture Apparel and Harmattan by Ewuresi Stefanie Larmie and Bertha, young up and coming Ghanaian talent, will provide entertainment on the night.

This year, during the fashion showcase we will be aiding Miss Nana Afua Antwi (Befta Best female model and Top Model of colour winner – TMC) in launching her charity ‘Akosua Odei Foundation’. This charity is being set up to raise funds and help young women/mothers living harsh lives in rural Ghana/Africa. There will be a raffle on the night and all proceeds will go towards the

‘Akosua Odei Foundation’.

Tickets costs £20 and will need to be purchased prior to the event. Advance tickets are available to purchase here

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For marketing and press enquiries please contact

Akosua Safo             (+44 7799691752)

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Or email FashionMist@gmail.com

Shopping Diaries: Minimalist Sandals

These shoesis. I fell in love with after seeing them first on blogger Songs Of Style. And spotted soon again in Grazia Mag 2 April edition and from then I knew I just had to have them…


 I first brought the black pair and the when I saw the colour blocked version in (red and purple) I was in awe. Since buying them; they seem to be a firm favourite on blogsphere..The IT shoe of the bloggers world..


What I love about these Zara Basic Sandals is the four S's: Sexy, Simple, Sleek, Shape and dinky ankle strap. They are the epitome of Spring. With the price of £29.99 You cannot go wrong. A shoe that can be worn with absolutely everything.. 


The only downside is the heel.. If they came with replacement heels that would be fab. But aside they are my April Best Buy's...

Nail Colour of The Day: Tribal Inspired Talons

is Revlon Blue Lagoon - 044 (£4.49) For the Tribal pattern: White and Black Nail art pens were used to create this tribal inspiration.

However I didn't do it myself.. I got this done at the nail bar (A few weeks back) how amazing is it??? Totally digging and loving everything Tribal..I will be experimenting more watch this space...

What do you guys think??

New In: Phone Accessories

Hiya All, Happy May Day's.. Crazy how the year is whizzing by right…

Just thought I show you my newest obsession which is indeed phone cases for my moby.. 

How cute are these..Love them both equally.. Both cases are got on Ebay from seller DC-Emperor  based in Hong Kong.

Delivery estimate is 12-24 days but believe you me you don't even wait that long. Arrives 6 days.. It's extremely fast.. So if you wish to pimp out your Iphone then this is the place..

 

Aint Nothing Sweeter Then The Breakfast Club

                      Yes, It is indeed my friend Gi Gi.. A regular on my blog. Peace sign. 

So this has become one of my regular hangouts.. Why you may ask?? Because it's in Trendy Hoxton, the surroundings is homey with an intimate feel with retro aspects and the menu is mouth watering. If you are a Foodian like me then this place is a must visit.

The Breakfast Club serves up a wide choice of breakfasts/brunch and dinner all under one roof. Brunch is served daily 9-5pm. Whether you prefer a Full Monty( Full English breakie). Burrito, wraps, sandwiches, bagels, porridge or the uber popular pancakes towering high with berries, maple syrup and a dullop of whipped cream ( Which is indeed my fav) there is something for all taste buds.  The smoothies are too die for so do make sure you try them. My favs are: Blue Monday - Blueberry, Strawberry and Apple/Mango Go - Mango, Strawberry and Orange.

Average food spend is £10-20 Per Person. 

Just because it's called the Breakfast club; you certainly don't have to visit only in the mornings but anytime as you please...

Presenting you YS Jewellery

I recently brought some stunning earrings from London based jewellery brand YS Jewellery specialising in Unique Fashion statement Jewellery.

The piece which I picked up were the BBW inspired - Rhinestone Hoops Black £10

To learn more about YS Jewellery. Here I speak to Eunice (Founder and Designer) about her line.

HH: How did you get into designing?

Growing up in London as a young girl, I’ve always had a keen eye for fashion. I loved big, bold and things that stood out. I was also very artistic when I was younger, I did art and design for my GCSE and did very well in that. 

I wanted to take that further because of the passion I had for this subject but my parents will not let me. In order to keep them happy, I had to put this passion on hold. During my time at uni I had a chance to take part in modelling at fashion shows I was amazed at what these young and talented people produced. 

From there I knew designing was definitely something I wanted to get into, I planned to pursuer this after university.

Photography by NK Abani

HH:What inspired you to make this jewellery line?

I absolutely love jewellery, I mean every girl loves jewellery, I had a faze where I would go out jewellery shopping but most of the time they didn’t have what I was looking for.

I love statement pieces that stood out to me. And it was almost like all my favourite jewellery shops sell the same things.

I also had an addiction for American shows such as, Real House Wives, Basketball Wives, Braxton Family Values.

In these shows I saw jewellery which I loved so much and there was nothing like that in the UK. I spent most of my summer watching jewellery making channels, I Saw how easy it was then I knew I could make my own. 

I did my research and found some really cool materials, from there I started making jewellery for myself then eventually started my own business. 

HH: Name 5 of your best selling items within your jewellery line?
1. Crystal ball hoop with spike drops
2. Mesh hoops
3. Rhinestone hoops
4. Cross shamballa bracelet
5. skull shamballa

HH:What more can we expect from YS Jewellery?
Am currently taking some jewellery making classes, and now in the process of rebranding. 

I have a very big sketchbook almost all the pages are used up. Ys jewellery will not be just a jewellery line , You should expect classy, colourful, bold, sassy and uniqueness . Am trying to create things which are not easily copied by others, hence why I am taking these jewellery lessons. 

I have soo much in-store this year I do not want to let the cat out of the bag yet. But there’s going to be a lot of spikes and studs and real Swarovski crystals.


HH:What makes your collection different and hot from whats already out there?
Is unique, easy to wear and eye catching which is guaranteed to make heads turn.

HH:If you could be an accessory what would you be and why?
Hmm good question!!! I would be a watch because I believe timing is everything. With every great plan you must time it in order to 
deliver and execute at the right time.


Check YS Jewellery out on http://www.ysjewellery.co.uk
Like on Facebook & Follow on Twitter @ysjewellery

Nail Colour Of The Day: Minted Tips

is Bourjois Laque Ultra Shine Polish in Bleu Model - 44 (£5.99) Which for this creation, I used for the minted tips and the base I used L.A Colors Metallic Sliver - NP284(99p)


 Both colours are a fav of mine at the moment. Minted green is this season's IT colour and the metallic sliver gives a futuristic umph to the original mani.


So you know the drill, topcoat was first applied on the nails. 2 coats of the sliver shade and then BleuModel was applied on the tips. Sealed finally with the topcoat and there you have it.