model colour - eunice olumide (affectionately known as Cece-Etown)

CECE is only 22 She is an Afro-Scot (as she put it - originating from Nigeria)/ Signed with 'The Look Agency', Glasgow/ Height 5'9 & a healthy model/ Great bubbly personality/ Often wears her signature Mohawk/ Has been a model for 6 years, worked in Scotland, London & Japan/ Possesses a confident & strong beautiful face/ An intelligent MA Film and Communication Graduate/ August 2007 she was announced as a finalist at the 2007 Scottish Fashion Awards/ Listed among languages she can speak are - British Sign (BSL), English, Japanese, Spanish/ Recently featured in the Scotland on Sunday Magazine/ Featured in 5 Shows @ the London Fashion Week S/S 2010.

She is here to stay, & we love her so keep your eyes pealed out! All images - courtesy of Cece from her FB profile where they are all credited. 

the tendency to drift stops now!

So the tendency to drift and be lost in all the work stops now! I am back and have loads to share...

Africa Fashion Weekend Dublin has come and gone! A huge success accredited to all those that made it happen.... more to follow on this! Also discovering models, designers, intersting people, facts & sharing all with you. Stay tuned! 

kangas inspiring major fashion trends!

The bright cotton 'kangas' are what we call the 'african material' which we use for everything - from sarongs to carrying babies! If you have one you are in great luck. In 2010 the 'kanga' has had a high fashion reinvention - coming in high waisted skirts, maxi dresses, bags, hair bands plus more+ From Marc Jacobs to Louis Vuitton collections, these ranges will be available near you sooner than you think. Swap your safe block colours for the daring multicoloured African trends. Where to get these? - besides the usual shops, the Africa Fashion Weekend Dublin 2010 is bringing it all to you (2nd - 4th April 2010). 

We also recommend - MyAsho.com - where local fashion is made global! My Asho works closely with local markets across Africa – sourcing distinctive, one-off pieces at amazing value. These pieces are carefully hand-crafted and tailored exclusively for myasho.com. MyAsho.com MARKET PLACE!

(sources - Grazia Magazine, MyAsho.com, Africa Fashion Weekend Dublin 2010)
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ms mi (My Sister Made It)

When I first came across the Ms Mi collection in London last year at the fab Camer Couture, I couldn't believe she had only been doing this as a hobby! Her designs combine African wax prints with leather, linen, chiffon and silk to create chic, directional garments that translate from day to evening including glamorous red-carpet-inspired Maxis.
For more on her collection - she will be live at the AFWDublin 2010 from April 2nd - 4th.

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