http://www.bellanaija.com Inspired! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:37:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/09/11/my-style-zara-emezi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/09/11/my-style-zara-emezi/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:23:23 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=8745 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/09/11/my-style-zara-emezi/feed/ 66 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/13/my-style-tumi-jegede/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/13/my-style-tumi-jegede/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:23:05 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6463 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/13/my-style-tumi-jegede/feed/ 63 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/07/obsidian-the-muse/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/07/obsidian-the-muse/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:19:16 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=6412 BN style page Isoken Ogiemwonyi talks about her latest collection for her fashion label; Obsidian. What role did your muse, Nicole play in the design process of  this collection? She was the focal point in…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/07/07/obsidian-the-muse/feed/ 25 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-ituen-basi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-ituen-basi/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:02:52 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5953 Nigerian designer, Ituen Basi fuses (what seems to be this season’s hottest trend) bright colours with African fabrics in her collection. The collaboration resulted to contemporary ethnic pieces which electrified the runway! Her designs are feminine, playful and have a…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-ituen-basi/feed/ 17 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-nkwo/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-nkwo/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:34:07 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5982 Nkwo collection features volume created with layers of tulle, silk and the softness and fluidity of chiffon in earthly warm colours. The vibrant print fabrics come alive, with bubble hems, frill details on the necklines, tulip skirts and dresses.…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/17/arise-africa-fashion-week-nkwo/feed/ 14 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:26:16 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5923 Aisha Obuobi is the Ghanaian behind the label Christie Brown. Her collection was nothing short of amazing! The fabric combinations and well articulated designs added a contemporary flair to her designs. Showing an interest in the fashion of the 80’s;…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-christie-brown/feed/ 28 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-helen-asrat/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-helen-asrat/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:07:07 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5808 Ethiopian designer, Helen Asrat’s collection consisted of a lot of black dresses and cobalt blue ones in sheer, tulle, satin and lace fabrics. The dresses are intricately detailed, with pleats, feathers, ruching and cuts! From layered tier short dresses to…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-helen-asrat/feed/ 6 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-thula-sindi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-thula-sindi/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:04:51 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5775 South African Designer, Thula Sindi’s collection was sophistication epitomised, from the classic LBD’s (Little black dresses) to the soft silk floor length garments. With splashes of bright yellow, pink and cobalt blue, his collection hit all the right notes. The mix of…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/16/arise-africa-fashion-week-thula-sindi/feed/ 8 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-lanre-dasilva-ajayi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-lanre-dasilva-ajayi/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:19:34 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5769 LDA’s collection filled the runway with yards of lace, Tartan and adorable flower applique. She features dresses which can be worn out to lunch and those  that will definitely make statements in social events! She mixes soft colours with delicate fabrics to execute very…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-lanre-dasilva-ajayi/feed/ 15 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-jewel-by-lisa/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-jewel-by-lisa/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:16:44 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5751 Jewel by Lisa’s collection features African fabrics with sequins and detailing on the bodice, neckline and sleeves which never fail to captivate an audience!  This collection is pleasantly colourful, and features quite a number of beautiful individual…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-jewel-by-lisa/feed/ 15 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-mustafa-hassanali/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-mustafa-hassanali/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:22:52 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5830 Tanzanian designer, Mustafa Hassanali’s collection can be described as tropical candy! The vibrant colours combined with soft sheer floaty fabrics, capture the allure of a fine summer’s day and an enchanting summer’s evening! His garments emphasise on the hands and shoulders…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/arise-africa-fashion-week-mustafa-hassanali/feed/ 14 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/lanre-dasilva-opens-new-store-launches-ready-to-wear-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/lanre-dasilva-opens-new-store-launches-ready-to-wear-collection/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:54:43 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5615 Lanre DaSilva recently opened a new store and launched a Ready- to -Wear collection. The new store is undoubtedly a client’s haven; finely furnished with exquisite taste and an impeccable eye to create the allure of a store that’s…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/lanre-dasilva-opens-new-store-launches-ready-to-wear-collection/feed/ 26 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/toju-foyeh-pre-summer-collection/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/toju-foyeh-pre-summer-collection/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:50:55 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5698 Toju Foyeh still continues to generate buzz for the talent which she expresses through her label, and with the release of her new collection, she ensures that the buzz still remains.  This collection serves as a preview of what is to be expected from her Summer Collection.…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/15/toju-foyeh-pre-summer-collection/feed/ 19 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/08/my-style-sophia-egbelo/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/08/my-style-sophia-egbelo/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:01:54 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5380 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/06/08/my-style-sophia-egbelo/feed/ 81 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/28/bn-edits-pink-ball-2009-best-dressed/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/28/bn-edits-pink-ball-2009-best-dressed/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 12:32:31 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5279 Genevieve Pink Ball put their best foot forward, some decided to put out two feet! So here you have it, the Best Dressed of the Night. With these individuals, it was about giving a new…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/28/bn-edits-pink-ball-2009-best-dressed/feed/ 66 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/28/bn-red-carpet-fab-2009-genevieve-pink-ball/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/28/bn-red-carpet-fab-2009-genevieve-pink-ball/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 11:34:04 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5207 Genevieve Magazine recently hosted Pink Ball. An event aimed at being a platform to raise awareness on breast cancer and raise funds. Nothing beats the explosive combination of a good cause and fashion. And a good day for fashion it…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/28/bn-red-carpet-fab-2009-genevieve-pink-ball/feed/ 43 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/25/my-style-isoken-ogiemwonyi/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/25/my-style-isoken-ogiemwonyi/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 19:18:32 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=5093 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/25/my-style-isoken-ogiemwonyi/feed/ 56 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/24/bn-features-tule-custom-suits/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/24/bn-features-tule-custom-suits/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 12:16:14 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=4470 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/24/bn-features-tule-custom-suits/feed/ 9 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/20/bn-edits-pink-roses/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/20/bn-edits-pink-roses/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 20:40:46 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=4951 Genevieve Pink Ball comes up this Saturday. Pink as a colur is is girly, soft and romantic. It  always translates well in clothing and accessories and the Lord knows I can’t wait to…]]> http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/05/20/bn-edits-pink-roses/feed/ 12 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/04/15/my-style-chioma-amaryllis-ahaghotu/ http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/04/15/my-style-chioma-amaryllis-ahaghotu/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:56:35 +0000 Ijeoma Ndekwu http://www.bellanaija.com/?p=4328 http://www.bellanaija.com/2009/04/15/my-style-chioma-amaryllis-ahaghotu/feed/ 105