On The first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a DESIGNER DRESS:
The Nigerian fashion industry is exploding with highly talented designers left, right and center. You owe it to yourself to patronize them and keep their creative minds pumping in order to satisfy consumers. Yes, their price tags can send us, who aren’t that financial empowered to spend such amounts on clothes without getting a heart attack ,running far far way. However, it is Christmas and it is time to show love to oneself, get that dress by MYA, Iconola, Tiffany Amber or Deola Sagoe that you just love and have had your heart set on it from the very first time you saw it!
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me the HOTTEST FASHION IN FRAGRANCE:
Finding the perfect Christmas gift is time consuming, you tend to think and think before you make a decision. Perfumes always serve as great gifts to people and it won’t hurt to add a few more fragrances to your collection. As Christmas is all about feeling good, perfumes sure know how to make that happen! Here are my favorite new designer scents:
A) Prada’s Infusion d’Iris eau de parfum, 58 pounds for a 100ml (14, 500 NAIRA) Iris is one of the most expensive ingredients in any perfumery.
B) Emporio Armani’s Diamonds eau de parfum, 38 pounds for 50ml (9500 NAIRA) My girl Beyonce is the face of the fragrance.
C) Agent Provocateur’s Maitresse Gold edition eau de parfum, 52 pounds for 50ml (13,000 NAIRA) this perfume has tiny gold particles that leave a subtle sheen on skin.
D) Donna Karan’s Essence no.1 Lavender eau de toilette, 120 pounds for 100ml (30,000 NAIRA) this is part of a wardrobe of four scents with jasmine, Wenge and laudanum.
E) Giorgio Armani’s Armani Prive Eclat de jade eau de parfum, 140 pounds for 50ml(35,000) talk about expensive, Armani reprises the classic eau de parfum with highlights of bergamot from his native Italy.
F) Tara’s Be Inspired, although I am not that fascinated about the name, but I am excited for this fragrance and it is for the woman of style! So dear fashionistas get buying!
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me BEAUTY PRODUCTS:
Having radiant skin is a must for Christmas not only is everywhere glowing including the streets of Lagos thanks to Christmas decorations , you get to see a whole lot of people, some you haven’t seen in ages. And Personally, I like to look fab when I run into such people and my skin should look flawless. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the latest beauty brands and must-have-products! And for the fast track in skin perfection, get ready to splurge (there will be no miserly behavior this Christmas season):
A) On a serious eye cream.
-CHANEL SUBLIME EYE CREAM, 82 (20, 500 NAIRA) combats key concerns of dark circles and puffiness.
- CRÈME DE LAMER THE EYE CONCENTRATE, this ultraluxe new eye treatment quenches and conditions impressionable skin.
B) On a good body cream
- GORGIO ARMANI’S CREMA NERA is enriched with patented mineral complex inspired by odisidian, helps to actively restore and revitalize skin’s natural beauty .They claim, that from first application, the skin will feel transformed, hydrated. Texture looks radiant and refined.
- DIOR’ L’OR DE VIE, this is a skincare regime, a powerful action that continuously enhances beauty. It helps the skin glow with new luminosity , regain firmness, density and defines the skins texture as wrinkles and fine lines appear reduced and the skin will look stronger and more beautiful, they claim , it seems to overcome the signs of aging???
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me a note reading
‘Bless the child’:
Christmas is all about giving, sharing and being loving. As we all know being charitable is fashionable! And as fashionistas our closets are loaded with clothes, accessories, you name it, if it was once in vogue, we surely have it! And we know that they have been left abandoned for quite a while now! The most fashionable gift for Christmas is to bless people in need with these clothes or attend a charity fashion show which I love as you get to contribute for people in need and be hella fabulous in you show stopping outfit! Look for an orphanage near you and be a fashionable blessing to them!
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me A CLUTCH BAG:
I was reading a fashion trend update, and it was written that big bags are out and clutch bags in. I had always thought that a clutch bag was meant for parties and somewhat extravagant occasions, never saw them to be good for the everyday look, although I still prefer big bags for the everyday but clutches can serve you everyday too. So for Christmas, invest in a timeless clutch bag. Go for bold colours, detailing and uniqueness. I think, with clutch bags the bigger the more ‘casual chic’. It may cost you a few NAIRAS but I tell you it will surely pay off at the end of the day and you should know, that to truly love yourself or an individual hurts in all the right places!
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me PRINTS AND MORE PRINTS:
Everyone should have prints, whether its organic, floral, Ankara, leopard, zebra or cow prints. Prints express a different side of your personality; either it’s your love for greenery, your African heritage or the confident animal in you! Prints can be a dare devil and that is why it is sometimes avoided as people tend to always lean towards conventional due to the fear of being controversial! With prints less is more, one item and one item alone! This Christmas develop the love for prints, research; find the one you like and buy it for yourself or a loved one! Don’t let the price get in your way, think with the fashion freak in you and not with your price conscious brain! For Ankara prints, I advice you to patronize Jewel by Lisa, she is one designer that knows how to combine different Ankara prints perfectly. In addition, MYA is one of my favorites especially with floral and zebra prints.
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me THE LATEST FASHION IN MAKE-UP!
I am sure you all know by now the need to glow during this Christmas season. And make-up is the ultimate tool used for your face to glow with pride! I will pitch to you five make-up trends that will make you glow plus the kit needed to make it happen, but, before that I will like to employ all foundation users to get the CLINQUE SUPERMOSITURE MAKEUP. 
This foundation thinks like a moisturizer and it does more than flaw-fixing, it also acts as the skins undercover moisture agent. It is lightweight, disguises unevenness and instantly puts drier skin at ease, talk about a machine!
The five make-up trends are:
1) BOLD BROWS AND LASHES: Ask any make-up artist and they’ll tell you that strong brows frame the face. Boost your natural brows by shading in a darkly defined shape.
To pull this look of;
- Get an expert to shape your brows
- Try MAC’s Sophisticated Brow set
- Buy: CLINQUE Gentle Light Powder
-SUE DEVIT eyebrow pencil
-LAURA MERCIER Brow Powder Duo
2) RED KISS: Rediscover the allure of classic Hollywood glamour. It’s this season’s hottest trend and come to think of it Santa Clause’s costume is red! Test the power of the pout and wear red lipstick for the true starlet style.
To pull this look off;
- Set hair in rollers for screen siren style- Try kiss me’s Exfoliating Balm
- Buy: GHD Hair Polishing Serum
- LAURA MERCIER Lip colour in healthy Lips
- SUE DEVITT Micro Aquatic Mascara in Black and Widow.
Or you could just go for any red lipstick of your choice!
3) MODERN LINE: Nothing transforms the eyes quite like one simple graphic flourish eyeliner. It allows for one to be unique and display ones level of creativity. Learn the tick trick to tap this key retro trend.
To pull this look off;
- Make sure your eyelines match by standing back from the mirror and checking.
- Try CLINQUE Kohl Shaper For eyes in Black Amethyst
- Buy: GIORGIO ARMANI Fluid Master Primer
-LACOME Virtuose Mascara
