THE LAGOS CARNIVAL 2010

First I apologise for posting this late but trust I had good reasons anyways back to the post, I was a bit skeptical about going for the carnival at first but my mom convinced me otherwise and I am very happy I attended.

For those that may not know Lagos has a long history of carnivals behind it, I remember the days of  the West Indies/ Fanti Carnival (Mardi Gras of Lagos) organized by Brazilian immigrants who settled in Lagos which was always a colorful and fun event.

Trust Naija it didn't start till 1pm considering the event was scheduled for 10am, the parade passed through Ikoyi, Ozumba etc.before making its way to TBS, which was were I was and kicked off  with the arrival of some of the participants on a customised double Decker bus.

The carnival was not just a parade but also a competition where various schools and institutions were awarded gifts based on their costumes and general creativity.

 I would have to say I was presently surprised by the carnival but there is still room for improvement but alas it was FUN FUN FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I had an absolutely fabulous time.

Have a wonderful day guys and p.s. a look at the carnival I liked NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:::.Click, Click, Click, Flash:::..

So I am having an ultra fabulous morning and its thanks to SATC 1, a particular scene has been playing in my head all morning OMIGOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (For those that don't know I am an AVID FAN)

The scene where Carrie is trying out the different designer gowns with André Leon Tally styling her **SWOONING** every girl's fantasy..........................Christian Lacroix, Lanvin, Dior need I say more and the track playing in that scene has been on replay all morning.

"I FEEL SO PRETTY , PICTURE PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL (PICTURE PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL)..............................."

The Scene:



The track done by Ciara:



 Have a wonderful  fabulous day guys mmmwwaahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SOUL SATURDAY

So nothing major has been happening, looking forward to Easter and Good Friday especially cos its a tradition to cook FREJON AND FISH apart from that  I would have to say I am DULLING CENTRAL.

My play list has been bubbling though so check it out................................................... Have a good weekend guys.

    

  
                                                                   

LAGOS MEGA SHOE SALE

 
Ok, so I am overly excited about the Lagos shoe sale happening on the 2nd of April, finally an answer to a shoe addict's craving.

For a while now I have been lamenting about how much I need shoe therapy, it just came at the right time and after speaking to the organisers I am more than convinced I want to be there.

The prices are supposed to range from =N=3,000 - =N=15,000 which isn't bad considering the Naija factor
and for me its the Steve Madden pair I have my eyes on, Check them out on Facebook .

I am definitely gonna be there so I will update the blog with pictures from the sale.

It takes a lot to get me excited about today's music but drake is definitely getting under my skin, he is on the play list CIAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEVEN: Howard University's 7th Annual ASA Fashion Show

We recently attended the Howard University ASA Fashion Show in Washington DC.
This was their 7th Annual Fashion show, and was themed SEVEN: EXPERIENCE THE FORBIDDEN.

The show had 7 main scenes, each representing the 7 Deadly Sins: Greed, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Lust, Pride, Sloth (but maybe not in that order...)

Each scene showcased exotic couture from one or more upcoming African and American designers - some of the designers featured in the show were AYA MORRISON swimwear, COTE MINOU, GLAMM FASHIONS, IDIA DESIGN, NOTE2SELF CLOTHING, and UREBOR FAUTORE by Fatima Ozoya.  

Pictures below, courtesy of A.O. Frantz.


Overall the show was fabulous and well put together by the Howard African Student Association - and in addition very creative (thoroughly enjoyed the scenes!)

UREBOR FAUTORE by Fatima Ozoya

AYA MORRISON

 COTE MINOU

IDIA DESIGN

FOR THE **HEART** OF MUSIC

There are times I am more than certain I was born in the wrong era with regards to music, don't get me wrong  I listen  to today's music like the next YOUNG person but it doesn't do anything for me.

I would rather listen to Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, James Dean, George Benson, Al Green ; men!!!!!!!!!! the list is endless, no matter what people say about today's music, to me it is barren.

Music of then had soul (yeah I know you have heard this before ) but it had life in it, maybe I am being a little melodramatic but you could feel the song's heartbeat while listening to it WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My play list has had a couple of these songs:
 
Smokey Robinson - You Really got a hold on me



Marvin Gaye -Trouble Man



Ella Fitzgerald- Bewitched




Frank Sinatra - I get a kick out of you



Frank Sinatra -Saying something stupid



Al Green - Lets stay together



Earth, Wind and Fire September


 Nina Simone- My Baby Cares For Me


There are toooooooooooooo many songs will definitely dedicate a post to them, have a wonderful evening guys cos I am gonna.

BARAZAHI: THE PERFECT URBAN ESCAPE

So I experienced a little bit of heaven this weekend at Barazahi, it  was 5 1/2 hours of total spa indulgence.

The rustic decor and ethnic murals is the first thing that grabs your attention as it completely covers the entire layout of the spa.

The mani pedi was divine and I was told it  was a special Thai treatment and though I was allergic to the herbs, my nails turned out FEROSH!!!!!!!!!!

I think one of the major highlights was the wine bath I had, OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! royalty cannot even begin to describe how I felt while having it.

The point I think that made me give the spa 2 THUMBS UP was the massage and facial, it literally took me to another planet.

The masseuse I would say was gifted in the art of de-stressing the client and with the backdrop of soulful tunes, it was almost impossible not to loose yourself in moment.

Yes, their treatments may set you back a bit but trust me when I say it is definitely worth every single penny.