TOKE MAKINWA LAUNCH BAG COLLECTION

Toke Makinwa aka Tokestarr

TM tote

Croc leather bag

Still in the birthday atmosphere and the euphoria of the concomitant attention and being a smart gal, not one to let any opportunity slip by, media personality dujour "Toke Makinwa aka Tokestarr" is sure turning her "media attention & scrutiny" into gold and might be smiling home to the bank for it and we are really happy for her for that.

Even amidst all the fun, she knows that the head needs to be very well screwed on, like the old Yoruba saying goes "even while crying or shedding tears, you are still seeing very clearly", it's obvious she's doing her best to see very clearly.

So madam has added the tag of a "fashion entrepreneur" to her already well loaded resume, Vlogger, author, OAP etc!

Part of the birthday activities was the launch of her own bag Collection. And so the first in the series of the TM Tote is out and we are too sure it would sell out pretty quickly, and that's because Toke is our own version of the American reality TV princess and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner! What ever she touches seem to turn to gold raking in cool money and the evidences are there for all to see and salivate upon!

The "TM" Tote is from her "Baby Gal for Life Collection". The TM is obviously from her initials. Collection was crafted by leather brand Muji for Toke and input is said to have come from her friends Kunbi of April by Kunbi and her sister Estanola Oyelese,.......they all did well. Bag from the picture we have seen is well made and very well finished and it would most likely be well received also.

We are too sure many of Toke's friends would want to support the brand by buying at least one. 

For fashion lovers who wants to get their hands on the Croc bag, which is planned to come in 2 colours of Black and Gold, pre-order would start soon.

Price???? Not yet stated, maybe to be given upon enquiry. 

HAPPY MANY BIRTHDAYS TO KUNBI, INI & OJY!!!

KUNBI OYELESE

OJY OKPE

INI EDO

Birthday felicitations poured out in torrents for these gorgeous 3, as they all mark an additional year in their lives.

All 3 are ladies who have done very well for themselves in what they do. Olakunbi Oyelese one of the trio today clocked the big 30 and it was an outpouring of heartfelt birthday messages for the delightsome designer, who is the creative genius behind the fashion designing brand April by Kunbi. Truth be told, she's done really well with her label. The graduate of the world famous New York Fashion Institute of Technology is already being celebrated as one of the major generation next in the fashion world in Nigeria. 

Her clientele list keeps growing bigger and bigger by the day, with more celebrities and stars getting hooked. 

We particularly love the birthday message on her instagram page- ''How can I say Thanks for the things you have done for me, Things so undeserved. I have been sick, I have been heartbroken, I have been bereaved, but more than anything I have been Blessed! God has been soo good to me and he's not done with me yet. I 'm super grateful to be alive, celebrating my 30th!!''

I've been blessed with an amazing family and friends that have become sisters and brothers. No one reading this will be cut in the their youth in Jesus name. I want you all to be alive and well when I celebrate my 80th!

The 2nd person is none other than the gracious and gorgeous Ojy Okpe, former model extraordinaire and now wife and mother. Ojy still looks lithe and gorgeous any day. The only other Nigerian model to have gotten major international contract was discovered at the age of 17 years old. 

She's walked for such fashion giants like Ralph Lauren, Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana & Oscar De la Renta just to mention a few. She's a graduate of the St Johns University with a Bachelors in Science in Communications & a minor in Film Production. 

Ojy on her instagram page just exclaimed thus- Whipee!!! It's my birthday #jumping and #reaching the stars. 

The last but not the least of the trio is none other than one of the biggest names in the Nollywood Industry in Nigeria and by extension Africa- Ini Edo-Ehiagwina. The gorgeous & well respected thespian was born April 19, 1982, making her just 32 years old. The graduate of Theater Arts has done over a century of movies already and she's one of the highest paid also. 

So happyyyyyyyyyy birthday to all the 3 gorgeous ladies, many more eventful years ahead.

SO WHO IS LYING? TOKE MAKINWA OR KUNBI OYELESE?

Everyone was totally blown over when we all heard that Maje had finally made a wife of his longtime on/off girlfriend/fiancee. It was with great relief that everyone received the news, majorly because it would finally put an end to all the shenanigan that had followed this relationship from the beginning. The elated new wife in utter joy, had gone on the social media to talk about how things totally took her by surprise- Hear her- 
''We would have loved to have all our loved ones there with us, but this was our registry and so much had happened between Maje and I in the last 3 months. Plus, It was such a big surprise , I had no clue. I hate surprises but I must say, this one knocked me out of my elements because I usually suspect something is happening. Hehehehe! I am not fully over it yet!''

That was what she said about the whole do, and people were completely gobsmacked!!! One had wondered then about how come she had been able to get the perfect outfit for her day of joy, when she supposedly didn't know nothing was going to happen till the d-day.

Her designer, the very gorgeous Kunbi Oyelese of the April by Kunbi fame, who made the gorgeous gold wedding registry outfit, might have let the real truth out of the bag by mistake. 

Hear what she had to say about the dress in a recent interview on Moments with Mo, which aired on EbonyLife TV on Monday, February 3, 2014. Saying to the show's hosts- Dolapo & Bolanle.
''I worked under pressure to get it done....Toke called me up and said ''I'm getting married'' and when I asked when? She said ''in 3 days'' ...and I am like seriously.....so I had to work towards a short deadline ....but it was all good''.

Though it the lie is inconsequential, why the need for the fib in the first place? Oooo Ok just a little one to add drama to the script, situation or what? 

Anyways it's Toke & Maje so no great surprise anyway. 

Happy married life still.

We would have loved to have all our loved ones there with us but this was our registry and so much had happened between Maje and I in the last 3 months. Plus, it was such a huge surprise, I had no clue. I hate surprises but I must say, this one knocked me out of my elements because I usually suspect something is happening. - See more at: http://www.that1960chick.com/2014/02/05/toke-makinwas-wedding-dress-designer-reveals-she-knew-about-wedding-she-called-me-3-days-to-the-d-day-to-design-gown/#more-34982 h

We would have loved to have all our loved ones there with us but this was our registry and so much had happened between Maje and I in the last 3 months. Plus, it was such a huge surprise, I had no clue. I hate surprises but I must say, this one knocked me out of my elements because I usually suspect something is happening. - See more at: http://www.that1960chick.com/2014/02/05/toke-makinwas-wedding-dress-designer-reveals-she-knew-about-wedding-she-called-me-3-days-to-the-d-day-to-design-gown/#more-34982

MMR 2012 FEATURING APRIL BY KUNBI & WIZKID

Many of those who were at this year's edition said it is the best yet they have been to. So for that we must commend the organizers for a job well done. 

Kudos also to all the designers that showcased their God given talent to the delight of all. In this first part of the MMR 2012 Series, we have for you the brand called April by Kunbi, owned by the very gorgeous Olakunbi Oyelese. Check out her showcase, just as the models, walked to the beats by Wizkid.

WIZKID

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Music Meets Runway 2012 Unveils Participating Designers

MUSIC MEETS RUNWAY (MMR) unveils the names of nine of Nigeria’s brightest new talented fashion designers to watch out for out of a total of ten expected to showcase at this year’s event. The 10th designer showcase will come from one of Nigeria’s established design house who will be headlining the runway, this will be revealed closer to the date. The anticipated event is taking place on the Monday 24th of December 2012 at the Eko Hotel and Suites Expo Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. 

TICKETS ARE LIMITED, TO GET YOURS, REGISTER BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW:

http://www.musicmeetsrunway.com/register1/tickets/

 Meet Nine Of Nigeria’s Brightest New Talented Fashion Designers To watch Out For.

ToyinLawani of Elegante by TiannahStyling

Toyin Lawani is a serial entrepreneur, a graduate from the University of Lagos and now the CEO of Tiannah's Place and also the creative director of TiannahStyling her umbrella for her styling and designing endeavors.

Elegante by TiannahStyling is a clothing line that was launched on the 1st of March 2012 at the Civic Centre, Lagos. Her designs carry a modern vintage touch which can be made to order or are ready to wear. The lines target market covers females of all ages but especially those who are 21-45.

For more information, visit: www.tiannahstying.com

Fashola Olayinka of MOOFA

Fashola Olayinka is a graduate of Sociology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and the creative director of MOOFA. The label is characterised as being classic with a twist for today's modern woman who love bold, contemporary and edgy pieces that provide directional styling for her wardrobe.

These trans-seasonal pieces are timeless and multi-functional with a style and cut that always Flatter the feminine silhouette.

For more information, email: askmoofa@gmail.com

TolaniNkiliOnajide of N K I L I

NKILI, meaning 'Seeing Beautiful Things', is a women's luxury shirt-making brand focused on bringing light to the traditionally neglected yet single most important garment in a wardrobe, the shirt.

Each piece goes on a journey, from design and print to production, nurtured by the highly skilled production team in Scotland. American celebrity Angela Simmons has been spotted wearing the NKILI Tattoo Shirt. Whilst British singer Lianne La Havas performed in the black NKILI butterfly shirt on her world tour.

Creative Director, TolaniNkiliOnajide was raised in Lagos, London and Oxford. She studied Architecture at the Architectural Association School or Architecture, London and University of Dundee School of Architecture, Scotland. She won awards, investments and grants for NKILI from business organisations: Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust, Starter for 6 and University of Dundee Enterprise Gym. Her design aesthetic is hugely influenced by the style of minimalist Architect Ludwig Mies Van DerRohe and deconstructivist Architect Zaha Hadid.

For more information, visit: www.nkili.com

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