Naijagal

though it is still summer, here is Duro Olowu's collection for fall 2007! What do you say readers?

And the winner of miss universe is Miss Japan! All hail the queen! She looked quite suprised to be named the winner. Miss USA came in fourth after falling flat in the evening gown competition. More to come later!

Teen parties in Naija used to be fun, we would go to the party at 2pm and be back at 6pm. We also had names for the birthday parties, such as, corporate party (which meant that you must wear a tie!) lol, the house party 8 and all that and may I add by invitation only too. What I do remember vividly was going to a friend's party close to my home with my brother, where we all had so much fun! A classmate of mine came to my home that morning to plead that we pick her up! Well I asked to make sure her parents were aware that she was going because I did not want any yawa! Of course yes! she replied. So of course I made sure we picked her up. My bro went to the party with his best pal, I got driven to the party by the chauffeur. When I stopped by her house to pick her up, home girl ran out so fast. I got suspicious. Are we not going to greet her folks? I wondered. She simply said "Oh I do not want us to be late!" Fair enough we headed to the party! We had fun and then we left, ...

Congrats to Timi Dakolo for winning the first ever west african Idols, beating out Olawunmi! Here are some facts about Timi: Place of Origin: Bayelsa State, Nigeria Star Sign: Capricorn Marital Status: Single Educational Qualification: Senior Secondary School Certificate Occupation: Student Favourite Songs: ‘Dance With My Father’ by Luther Vandross Favourite Artistes: Lemar, Micheal Bolton Role Model: Lemar Hobbies: Singing and Reading Why did you enter Idols West Africa? Because I can write songs and sing effortlessly Where did you get your music skill from? Grandma So readers, did your favorite win? Check out his blog here

Happy Sunday? Did you watch the inauguration thanksgiving ceremony on NTA? The spinning podium is interesting. Well the NEA AWARDS has been scheduled for JULY 21ST in New York. I feel they should have more nominees in their list! Also where is the list for blogger of the year? Kudos to the organizers. Will you vote? Wow I did not know Chamillionaire is from Nigeria. Good to know.

pic from brianmicklethwait.com This is probably the best wedding pictures I have seen! So inspiring! Bisola's Traditional Wedding Bisola's wedding! Love is in the air! Check out the list www.solapetokunbo.com http://www.tayoandsade.com/ www.sholaandosagie.com www.ladunniwedsjibola.com www.funmiandtunde.com www.pauligee.com http://http://doreenandbayo.com/doreenandbayo.html http://www.jummyandtunde.com/jummyandtunde.html http://www.elizabethwedsvictor.com/ http://www.charissa-weds-marshall.com/ http://www.theresawedslouis.com/ http://www.yettyanddebo.com/ http://www.funlolaandlamide.com www.tinuandjosh.com www.nekeandkunle.weddingwindow.com www.marilynandabimbola.weddingwindow.com UPDATED NEW LINKS! www.naniandcolin.com www.nnekannamdi.com www.theresawedslouis.com http://bankeandlanre.com/ http://dewittandcamille.com/home.asp http://www.chijiokeandchibuike.com http://www.onyihandugwum.com http://www.ebereandfemi.com/home.html www.ennieandlanre.com http://www.olusolafunmi.com/olu...

Its friday! This time it is for real. So what are you doing today? Featured today is designer KAINE BODE GEORGE whose out of Africa designs are just fantastic. Point to note, she is a medical doctor, now following her true passion. Her clothes range from N7000-N150000 ($56-900 (approx)) Not bad if I may say so. Ade Bakare! And as promised Ade Bakare fashion exhibition recently Love the marble floors! The yellow dress is simply exciting Green white green, I could use the third outfit above for work! Wouldn't that just turn heads? Stride right, this red stunner above could make anyone take a second and third look! Another cool number above. Now onto the what the guests at the event wore! Definitely au couture! Wouldn't you say? Casual is alright with me too. Grace Egbagbe and Mrs Bello Osagie Remember Makari here is a video of the founders! wow they are not light are they? awwww! Wedding website List Oyebola weds Gbenga Jeff and Toyin Watch this space this weekend for my prof...

Its friday! you know what that means! A mix of cool music!! Here goes OKO OMOGE BY EDRIS! PASUMA HIGH LEVEL FLASHBACK INFORMER DADDY SNOW Funny enough i used to know all the words to the song! APACHE INDIAN BOOM SHACK KA LACK!! thats it for now! what do you say readers?

In recent weeks Naija Socialites and Celebrities have been rocking the sari. Here are a one I find gorgeous! What is it about the Sari? "sari has often been described as 'the apparel that covers all, yet reveals all. What is it about this length of cloth wrapped around a woman's body that adds so much allure? Visitors from distant kingdoms and empires to India since time immemorial have been tantalized by bewitching Indian women clad in saris." source indianart cart So how has your week been? How much would you spend on a sari? Or rather how much do you spend on one?

Nike Odu fashion designer to Naija Celebrities showcased her designs at Oceanview Restaurant recently! Here she is standing next to Florence Ita Giwa , face of Makari Cosmetics. Once again Naijagal is loving the Gold Fabric! Which outfit is your favorite? If you were planning a wedding, what would your color be? Gold is fast becoming a festive color in Naija or has it always been? What do you say?

Above: Grace Egbagbe stepping out looking georgeous! Lilac looks nice on Dora Akinluyi above. Stepping out in Golden Classics thanks to purefoto at the 50th birthday party of Governor Lucky Igbinedion I must say, I like the golden combination. Watch this space this week, I have a great week planned profiling top designers from KAINE BODE GEORGE to ADE BAKARE!