Best present for your boyfriend on Boxing Day

Many cute ladies have been buzzing me asking what they should get for their bffs for Boxing Day 

Wellll it all depends on how much ure willing to spend 

And how much ure worth

That said 

For the little babes with not enough cash 

We'll I think u can get him a pair of cool cuff links yeah like cheap ones that are cool 

 

It will set u back about 8k 

For the middle class hmmm a good perfume lemme suggest INVICTUS by PACO RABANE I've used it it's really good it will set u back hmmm 14k 

Now for the high class garls and ladies well go out gun blazing get him a swatch blackie 2013 model it's cool and brilliant I just got one this morning for my self 

It will set u back about 31k but who cares ....make sure to keep the reciept so if the bobo wan talk none sence u collect ure property pursue am 

What's up with leather shirts

Still on the toilet seat......

A new trend emerging .......

LEather shirts 

Yeah if you've notice many young boys these days are wearing it 

Personally I think it's kinda a cool idea .....

I first encountered leather shirts in the hot markets of onitcha I hoped the concept will stay and die there 

To my surprise it seems the evil vermin has crawled into the heart of the nigerian male youth hmmm 

Evry where u go 

Evry mall in Lagos 

Every cinema etc 

Leather shirts 

My issue with it is te heat problem 

These shirts will be good in Russia or Canada or somewhere in the North Pole but not in Nigeria .....

Biko have u guys felt the heat ..... Wow well I guess it's fashion and it's versatile so let me 

Shut up my big mouth and see if the male African youth will escape from this evil spell of leather shirts 

........feel free to leave your comment 

?Are TIMBERLANDS Making a come back

So I just sat down on the toilet sit 

And as I looked into the deep of empty nothingness I decided to have a flashback of school / before this little winter break ....

I realized something I missed ... Timberlands 

Yeahhhh remember them late 99 to 2003 ish period we'll they are beginning so surface everywhere you turn these days from Lagos to port harcourt to Abuja even sokoto boys are now having a craving for Timberlands 

 

An original one can set u back like 50 to 70k 

But don't fear dear readers for u can get em cheap at your local BSB ((benson select boutique)) hahahhahaha for about 7k 

Leave your comment and tell me what u think 

Have YOU SEEN THE BURNER BOY GLASSES

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I Doubt if they are official 

Or burner Boi knows something about it 

Well it's a cool concept 

Nice shape 

It's nice tho and doesn't give you head pains and nausea like some freaky cheap shades 

Arlen “Griff” Griffin, Chris Mapane & Mel Jones join Basketmouth at monthly comedy showcase

Johannesburg, 22 April 2013: Upping the comedy ante at this week’s edition of Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s are “Griff” (@2TRILLION), Chris Mapane  (@ChrisMapane) and Mel Jones (@IAmMelJones),who join Nigerian comedy superstarBasketmouth (@Basket_Mouth) at the stand-out stand-up gig. 

Congratulations to our double ticket winners!

Mphiwa Ndumo 
Shalindra Ramnarain 
Bridgette Tsheole 
Estine Peitler
Tlhologelo Makweya

Enjoy the show!

Bringing his own inimitable brand of comedy to legendary comedy venue Parker’s Comedy & Jive (@ParkersComedy), Basketmouth, a.k.a. Bright Okpocha, is the leading light of the Nigerian comedy scene, making waves around the globe with his free-flowing storytelling and enthusiastic comedic performances.  Basketmouth’s profile has never been higher, with huge demand for his comedy gigs both at home and internationally, including an upcoming tour of Europe in April 2013.  When he’s not touring, you can regularly find Basketmouth presiding over the comedic chaos at MTV Base’s late night TV show, The Big Friday Show (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322), a joyous mash up of music, comedy, celebrities, pranks and news.

California native, Arlen “Griff” Griffin fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a comedian after starting out at three years old entertaining patients at the convalescent homes where his mother worked.  After working the geriatric circuit for a couple of summers, Griffin’s destiny was settled and he has since made a name for himself as one of the leading comedians and on-air personalities in the USA, where he regularly opens for acts such as Beyoncé, New Edition, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hughley, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Mary Maryand more.  

Chris Mapane is a South African comedian who has been on the comedy scene for around 7 years, thanks to his extremely infectious energy and powerful on-stage presence.  Mapane’sstar started shining back in the days when he mentored So You Think You Are Funnycontestants, which led to being on the same stage with the likes of Terry Pheto and Lira,Brandy, Regina King and Vivica A Fox at the SA Sports Awards.  His skills earned him anIkusasa Comedian of the Year nomination in 2012 as well as the opportunity to host the Olympics sendoff event for the South African Swimming Team and the Telkom Foundation “Beacon Of Hope” event, to mention just a few.  Featured in Destiny Man’s Power of 40, Mapane has recently tried his hand at acting, featuring in the David Kau directed film Taxi Ride, where he plays the lead. 

A product of the Cape Comedy Collective's Comedy Lab workshops, Mel Jones burst into the limelight with signature confidence and sexy style.  This single mother brings her perspective as a young Capetonian woman looking in vain for “Mr.  Right”, to the great amusement and enlightenment of all.  Jones was fondly received at the Spier Amphitheatre only 6 short weeks after doing her very first open mic slot at the Cape Comedy Club.  Since then, you may have seen her on SABC 3's Comedy Showcase and the Phat Joe Show.  Her shows, Doing It For The Money and Still Doing It With Tracy Klass have been big Cape Town hits, along with her presence on 94.5 Kfm since 2003.  In fact, it was her stage performance that led her to radio when - while being interviewed on the station - she was asked to join the team.  

Tickets for Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parker’s are available atwww.parkerscomedy.com, direct from Computicket, or at the door at Parker’s Comedy & Jive, Montecasino, priced R120.    

Comedy Central Presents BasketMouth Live at Parkers premieres on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on Friday 14 June 2013 at 20:55 CAT. 

Launched in sub-Saharan Africa just under 18 months ago, Comedy Central has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regularmonthly stand-up gig.  Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkon

TWILL COTTON SLEEVELESS FITTED DRESS NICOLE FARHI

£165.00 (209,40 €)

Flattering, fitted shift dress with waist-cinching belt, draped cowl neckline and v-drop back.

-    Flattering, fitted shift dress
-    Self tie belt with contrasting trim
-    Slight cowl draped neckline and v-dropped back
-    Invisible side zip
-    Above the knee
-    100% cotton

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A WATCH I LIKE

The Swiss watchmakers at Baume & Mercier have been at it since 1830, and that kind of pedigree has its benefits. For one thing, they know what they're doing. Like, really know what they're doing, crafting impeccably made timepieces with the best of them. For another, they have an extensive back catalog to look to when they're creating new models. And drawing upon that kind of history, well, it can work wonders.

Take the new Clifton collection. It was inspired by a 1950s specimen by the brand, not particularly shocking considering the simple, sophisticated mid-century aesthetic at play throughout the design. But still, it's a modern watch, larger — 41mm to 42mm — and more robust than its vintage forebears. Which is really just to say that it strikes an impressive balance, feeling at once classic and totally appropriate for this day and age — as well as the days and ages to come. Handy, since it's not at all unlikely that, should you choose to acquire one ($2,700-$6,300) you'll wind up passing it on to your son one day.

THE SECOND COMING OF BASKETBALL'S HI-TOP FADE

From left: Brandon Jennings, Iman Shumpert

NBA style, like the league itself, is constantly evolving. Shorts get baggier, arms get tattoo-ier — organic reflections of the changin’ times. Every so often the pendulum of taste swings back to the past and we get throwback jerseys, say, or old school logos. But the vintage look that's currently thriving has nothing to do with apparel. It appears that the hi-top fade is experiencing a revival.

Add carom left: J.R. Reid, Kenny Walker, Charles Smith

The cut first came onto the scene in the latter third of the 1980s, scraping the ceiling in videos from Kid 'n Play, Big Daddy Kane, and, yes, even Grace Jones. The hoopsters of this era who rocked the look included Kenny "Sky" Walker, J.R. Reid, Charles Smith, and Dominique Wilkins. By the time the mid-90’s rolled around, the hi-top went the way of the short shorts, giving way to subtler fades, cornrows, or whatever Dennis Rodman was doing. It seemed to be heady days of the hi-top were over.

Justin Bieber's been having a rough time lately. It seems he can't do anything these days. Guy can't even wish for one more fan without causing a ruckus. Us plebs could lay low for a few days and wait for the drama to blow over, but Biebs is arguably the biggest pop star on the planet right now. So what's a boy to do? Well, walk around in a Chanel-branded ski mask and send a picture of yourself wearing it out to your millions of followers on social media, of course. That's not creepy at all, and no one will ever recognize you. It's all very Spring Breakers, really. Hey, at least he ditched that spiked baseball cap.

TO DISCUSS: LEBRON JAMES'S FLORAL SWEATER

LeBron James is hardly a shy guy. He's a bold player and his sartorial choices are catching up to his athletic prowess. A perfect example of this would be the orange palm tree-print sweater that he wore during last night's postgame press conference after leading his team to victory on the court. Is it his best look to date? Definitely not. But once you get past the gaudy color and design (perhaps a nod to Miami?) we commend him on the trim fit and the smart choice of pairing it with a understated white button-down. And while detractors may have taken to the Internet to express their concerns, if James keeps playing like he did last night, i have a feeling everyone will forgive him of any perceived fashion offenses

A BELT I WILL NEVER PUT ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO THERE IS NOTHING SAFARRI ABOUT THIS ANY ONE THAT HAS BEEN ON ONE WILL TELL U THIS AINT JUST SAFARII MATERIAL

GOLDMAN SUPPLY DEBUT COLLECTION

Goldman Supply Co. is a casual menswear brand based in Lagos, Nigeria. All its products are sourced and supplied locally and their add African print elements to their cotton tees and tanks. Buy them online  and offline by appointment 0812932304 (Nigeria Only). Thier debut spring/summer 2012 collection features tanks, shorts sleeve tshirts and 3/4 sleeve baseball tshirts finished waxed fabric(Ankara) pockets and fold-up patches.

YES IT IS WATER RESISTANT

Announced at CES in Las Vegas last month, the Xperia Z is Sony Mobile's first quad-core offering. Thanks to its impressive specs and well-implemented features, we consider it the best Sony handset currently in the market and have given it our Editors' Choice award.

Available in purple, black or white, the Xperia Z will retail in selected markets in Asia. In Singapore, it will be available at S$988 without operator subsidie

Sony has always made pretty handsets and the Xperia Z is no exception. Synonymous with recent Xperia models, the Xperia Z has a minimalist and symmetrical design with a rectangular shape and rounded corners.

For its size, the Sony handset's 146g weight isn't too heavy, even though it's heftier than the Apple iPhone 5 (112g), HTC Butterfly(140g) and Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) (133g). In fact, we were quite impressed by how light it felt in the hand the first time we picked it up. At 7.9mm, the Xperia Z is just a hair thicker than the iPhone 5's 7.6mm--but we like how the former's glass fiber polyamide frame makes it look more svelte

While I love the aesthetics of the handset, we find it literally a pain to hold. The straight edges on the back dig into our palms, which can be rather painful over a long commute--we would have preferred the gentle arc of the Xperia V and arc S instead.

Unlike the 5-inch similarly long HTC Butterfly, the Xperia Z's power button placement, on the side, makes it easier to reach. The power button--and the volume rocker beside it--also has a nice tactile feedback to it.

The microUSB charging port, microSIM and microSD card slots are sealed with water- and dust-tight covers, which is only a slightly annoying tradeoff for its IP57-rating. This means that the Xperia Z is resistant to dust and able to withstand depths of up to 1m underwater for 30 minutes. You could probably take the handset into the shower, but not swimming or to the beach

KING HAKBAL URBAN ROYALE COLLECTION

AS WRITTEN By :::: TERENCE SAMBO

Hakeem Balogun’s  King Hakbal label’s ethos is all about sartorial elegance, as seen in this collection ……from blue to red pieces , yellow and leopard print, this collection looks to celebrate the young at  heart african man with an eye for fun and colour, pocket squares and bow ties are featured. The resulting look is an extremely dapper man , who isnt afraid of a little splash of colour here and there

NIGERIAN DURU OLUWU NO 23/100 BLACK DESIGNERS IN HISTORY

Duro Olewu has been in the fashion game since 2004 where he made his name in London with his vibrant color palatte and pattern on pattern pairings, no wonder America's premier fashionista, Michelle Obama, has donned several pieces from his exuberant collections.

In 2005 Duro was discovered by then-Vogue editor Sally Singer, and Julie Gilheart formerly of Barneys. Needless to say, if you could garner the attention of some of the most influential and discerning eyes in the fashion industry, which brought him into the American market where his designs were quickly coveted by women all over the U.S. During the same year, his peer's back across the pond named him "New Designer of The Year," at the Bristish Fashion Awards which solidified his place as as a designer. Duro, who now shows at New York Fashion week, keeps to his same aesthetic and seventies-tailoring, and remains a hot ticket show on the fashion calendar

EGYPTIAN COTTON V-NECK SWEATER

£150.00 (190,37 €)

Essential, classic fit v-neck jumper in plain design and soft Egyptian cotton. 

-    Relaxed, easy fit
-    Wardrobe basic
-    V-neck
-    100% Egyptian cotton

 purchase @ nicolefahri.com

MONTREAL WILL HOST ITS FIRST EVER BLACK FASHION WEEK

Montréal – After the success of Paris Black Fashion Week, the event created by Adama Paris is gonna happen in Montreal from May 15 to 17 of 2013 in order to celebrate fashion while revealing the cultural wealth of the black diaspora

SHARE THE CULTURAL WEALTH OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

The Black Fashion Week wants to gather, for the first time in Montreal all the players of black fashion. This event includes designers and models from around the world and brings to Montreal the trends and innovations of black fashion. This is the perfect opportunity to combine all the major players in the Afro-carribean fashion beyond African borders.

The Black Fashion Week has for goal to gather designers, models, buyers and journalists from around the world in order to give them the opportunity to exchange, learn and be inspired while sharing three exceptional days.

15 DESIGNERS, 3 UNIVERSE, THE SAME INSPIRATION

The catwalk of the Black Fashion Week will be held in the unique setting that is the Church of St. John the Baptist in the heart of Montreal. This historical building inspired by the architecture of the Italian Renaissance will host catwalks presenting the 2013 trends of the black diaspora separated into three worlds: JUST Fashion, ONLY Men & LIMITED Edition. JUST Fashion and ONLY Men will present the unavoidable ready-to-wear fashion brands & LIMITED Edition will present the luxury and high fashion of limited items.

3 DAYS TO THE RHYTHM OF BLACK FASHION

From May 15 to 17, the city of Montreal will live to the rhythm of the Black Fashion Week with a press conference on May 14 to announce the launch of the event.

The evening of May 15, all fashion lovers are invited to the Black & Gold party, an dress code required evening to mark the start of the first Montreal Black Fashion Week. A fashion and networking rendez-vous in one of Montreal’s places to be : Hotel 10.

The designers will present their collections on May 16 and 17 from 6.30PM, the fashion shows will be followed by a VIP cocktail combining press and designers and an afterparty.

ABOUT ADAMA PARIS FASHION EVENTS

Founded in 2002 by Senegalese designer Adama Paris, the Black Fashion Week was born from a desire to express the trends and innovations of black fashion through designers and models from around the world.

With 10 years of experience with Dakar Fashion Week and an edition of Afrika Fashion Awards, Adama Paris and her team launched the Black Fashion Week in Paris and Prague in 2012 and will expand to other major cities in the world and stand as a rendezvous of fashion.

The purpose of this event is to promote black fashion beyond African borders and compare different aspects of haute couture in big cities.

You can find the video of Paris latest Black Fashion Week here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MglQJFux1xk

For informations, contact : Aïda Michelle Lopes and Valérie Bonnefons aida@bfwmt.com valerie@bfwmt.com

Save: Marc by Marc Jacobs Rubber Bracelets

"These are the perfect statement to add a little color to a metal-heavyarm party!" — FANA-G

$32  nordstorm.com

Splurge: ASOS Midi Dress in Spot

This dress is feminine but not prissy—I love the black and white print! Plus, the long sleeve is great for spring days when there's still a slight chill in the air." —Abby

$53 http://us.asos.com/ASOS

summer 2013 trend ''SHADES FOR GIRLS'''

"Sunglasses should be fun! I'd grab these in the lucite fuchsia—so fresh and girly for spring!" —Abby, Senior Market Edito
@Sweetheartglasses $14 http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23073471

ALEXANDER McQUEEN LIVES ON

The collection by Alexander McQueen was particularly ambitious. It featured an art deco dragonfly patterned blazer (in gold and silver) paired with bronze, metallic-effect trousers, and a gold, silver and bronze blazer with square, block patterning