RE: SATC 2 PARTY WINNERS

So the winners of the contest are Olaronke and Olufunso who got all answers correct. They both won a ticket respectively for the SATC 2 party and for those who may not know the answers are below:

• Skipper
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Scout
• Pearl thong
• Carrie Bradshaw knows good Sex.

Have a fantastic evening guys CIAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and for the winners have a wonderful time at the party tomorrow........................................

SATC TRIVIA: WIN TICKETS FOR THE PARTY IN LAGOS!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are the Terms and Conditions for the contest, do note that you have to be 18 and above to enter or have parental supervision. All entries close on Wednesday May 26th at 12pm GMT, tickets are Limited and it is STRICTLY on a first-come basis.

1. Be resident in Nigeria.
   
2. Post a comment on this post (If you need any help posting a comment, simply send an email to frannysquared@gmail.com).
3. Answer ALL the questions correctly.
   
4. Answer the questions by sending an email to frannysquared@gmail.com; State your name, telephone number, email address and the correct answers.
5. Winners will be contacted on Thursday May 25th 2010 with details on where to come and pick up the tickets.
6. Have fun guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

So here are the questions, trust me they are extremely simple:

In the first season, Carrie fixes up Miranda with her friend. What is his name?

• Kippy
• Skippy
• Skipper
• Skimmer      

What is the name of Charlotte's puppy?

• Betty Davis
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Katherine Hepburn
• Anne Bancroft  

What is the name of Steve's bar?

• Petey
• Scout
• Brady 
• Miranda

In the episode "Luck Be An Old Lady", Richard buys Samantha a gift that Charlotte opens by mistake. What did he buy her?

• Yellow diamond ring
• A Cosmopolitan
• Bottle of wine
• Pearl thong 

At the opening scene of each episode, what does it say on the side of the bus?

• Carrie Bradshaw knows great style.
• Carrie Bradshaw knows cosmopolitan.
• Carrie Bradshaw knows good Sex.
• Carrie Bradshaw knows great friends.

 Note: This is for the party on Friday 28th at GET arena for the premiere of the new SATC2 movie, check our  SEX AND THE CITY COMES TO LAGOS  post for more details.

Have a wonderful day guys CIAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YESI "Coronation" Album Launch Party

As you all know, we at FrannySquared are lovers of all things music, and we especially support any upcoming Naija talent, at home or away...
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Newcomer rapper Yesi (aka Kabiyesi) recently had a launch party at Comix Club in New York City for his debut album, Coronation, which officially comes out on May 25th, and we were there!

The event was very well organized, and well attended, with a young diverse crowd. Chris Akinyemi, another upcoming nigerian artist opened the show with a few songs, playing the guitar.
Then YESI took the stage and commanded the crowd...nice energy, and the crowd was def feeling him.
There were also some free giveaways of mixtape CDs and YESI t-shirts...all in all, great way to spend a Saturday night in the city!

The album Coronation can be downloaded off iTunes, Amazon etc...so support Naija music :)
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A few pictures from the event below...
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The hiphop artist reps Naija to the fullest -- born & raised in Ibadan, but currently based in New York City.  His music is a fusion of English, Yoruba and Pidgin, and aims to relate to the average young Nigerian.  
Two singles off the album, G.R.A and Aura are up and playing on popular Nigerian blogsites.  
For more information on Yesi, check out his website, www.yesimusic.com, follow him on twitter @yesimusic, or join the Facebook fanpage!

Chris Akinyemi performing

Yesi himself...

Cross-section of the crowd

Yesi doing his thing...

Cocktails and Dresses Update

So I was at Cocktails and Dresses yesterday, and honestly I was pleasantly surprised by the the event; it took place at Zamunda (formerly 007) and it was a mini-party which just happened to be a dress sale.

So the event was organised by 2 lovely young entrepreneurs Damola Araoye and Torera Majekodunmi; Damola already has an online store Shop Sugarr and they plan to make this a monthly event.

So I totally enjoyed the event because asides the shopping (dresses were very REASONABLE -- very!!!!!!!), it was a good way to catch up with friends and generally a good way to chill on a Sunday... Check out some of the pics from the event.

MORE SATC2 TRAILERS...ET ALICIA KEYS "UNTHINKABLE"

So I am stuck working in the office today **not cool**...Anyways more trailers on the SATC 2 movie are out -- check this link out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_eOO8P54dQ&feature=digest

With respect to the tickets for the upcoming shows in Lagos, more details on how to win the tickets will be put up later in the week, I am totally obsessed with Alicia Keys song UNTHINKABLE.
Have a wonderful week ahead guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Alicia Keys - Unthinkable (I'm Ready) from Alicia Keys Media on Vimeo.

instant vintage : 05.2010 : …wasting time… (Because I Love You, Superfresh)

This very hilarious post was done by instant vintage you definitely have to check it out so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Because we all know Tyra secretly believes she started it all.  Model Creationism.
A recipe site catered to those with an affinity for profanity.  What The Fuck Should I Make For Dinner?
A man on a mission to recycle/reuse what she left behind.  My Ex Wife’s Wedding Dress.
“Your silence says a lot. Mainly, you haven’t got the intellect to say something mildly witty. Or intelligent. Or anything of substance. You are, by definition, a fuck-up.”  Sleep Talkin’ Man.
The  best form of birth control.  Shit My Kids Ruined.

2010 COSTUME INSTITUTE GALA

Been so busy with work that I haven't had time to put this up, the event happened almost two weeks back but anyways these are our picks for the best dressed at the event.

Anne Wintour, Editor at large of Vogue hosted the event and dazzled in this Chanel ensemble.

SJP wowed everyone in her gold Harlston gown which was simply divine.

Nicole Ritchie has definitely evolved into a style goddess and is stunning in this Marc Jacobs creation.

This is one of my favourite looks, Kate Bosworth looks every bit like a Hollywood legend in this Valentino 20s inspired gown.

I was totally shocked to find out that Kerry Washington's gown was done by Gap, the colour against her skin tone is so gorgeous .

So for those of you that may not know her, Chanel Iman is a gorgeous highly successful model and she looked über-fierce in this Micheal Kors jumpsuit WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only someone as fierce as Andre Leon Talley can pull something like this off especially to the MET gala kudos man.................................. and no words for Whoopi Goldberg.................(this is in a bad way!!!!!!!!).

The simplicity in this gown is what I think I love most about this look on Jessica Alba and the gown is by Sophie Theallet for Gap gown.

So I will post details about how you our readers can win free tickets for the SATC show happening here in Lagos so look out for that.

Have a wonderful day guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEX AND THE CITY COMES TO LAGOS

So its not news that we at FrannySquared are HUGE fans of SATC and for those of you who aren't counting down the premiere is next week WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the best part of it is that there are going to be 2 fabulous events for the premiere right here in Lagos we are soooooo EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

According to the organisers, the release will feature a special black tie cocktail couture event on the 27th, which has been tagged "AN INTIMATE NIGHT OUT WITH SEX AND THE CITY 2". The event will have an 80s theme and will showcase top Nigerian and international designers. CARL THOMAS (OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ** SWOONING**) will be performing alongside an array of Nigerian musicians. It will be followed by a release party on May 28th at GET Arena.

The best part is that FrannySquared readers are in for a SPECIAL TREAT! More details will be put up subsequently, and for all of you interested in coming for the event you can holla at us on frannysquared@gmail.com for any questions, comments or bookings.

Do enjoy one of my favourite tracks by Carl Thomas as we anticipate seeing him LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!









 

COCKTAILS AND DRESSES

So sorry for just posting this it should have been up ages ago. First thing all of you must know is that bottom line is its a SALE and its primarily a dress sale with a bit of cocktails on the side.

You can get more info on their facebook page and ogle over the dresses that will be on sale, I will definitely be there and will download all the details and post up a few pictures.

Hope y'all have a fabulous day ahead CIAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Michael Bublé has been on the play list............................

ADIEU TRUE LOVE WEST AFRICA............................ HELLO FLAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow!!!!!! it seems like forever since I last posted anything up on the blog trust me details of my MIA........ness will be spilled in another post.


So for like 2 months now True Love has been off the market, it seems it just disappeared into thin air and weirdly as it may sound I felt lost not having it there after almost 3 years of buying and subscribing to the magazine.

For me it was so much more than just a magazine, it was Inspiration, Fashion,Career, Motherhood (considering I don't have kids),the Segun Johnson articles, The restaurant reviews all wrapped up in a cute bow and served to me monthly.

So you can imagine my frustration when I couldn't get an explanation and though I tried severally to call and email their offices I didn't get any reply. Almost a week ago I  stumbled upon a very depressing article about Condé Nast and other major publishing houses; Media24 (True Love W/A publisher) who are being affected strongly by the Economic meltdown and have had to close down a lot of their offices.

 But Alas........ all isn't lost Bola Attah the editor of True Love W/A decided to relaunch a magazine she started almost a decade ago  and hence the REBIRTH OF FLAIR. I am more than excited to see what it entails and I have no doubt that I will be subscribing yet again.


I go back to work tomorrow with ambivalent feelings no doubt after being ill for over a week....................... all I can say is I hope to have a wonderful week ahead.