The Mahogany Bridal & Lifetsyle Show 2009 will be taking place on Sunday 29th March at the Barbican Centre in London. It will feature over 80 companies involved in the wedding and lifetsyle industry such as wedding dress designers, photographers, car hire, make up, jewellery, books, menswear and the world renonwed fashion show featuring top designers & wedding dress companies from across the UK & Europe. Now in its 12th year this is a show not to be missed.

FOR TICKETS CALL 0845 388 7249 or BUY ONLINE or at MAHOGANY MODELS - tickets are priced £10 & if purchased in advanced for each ticket you buy you will get a second ticket free or £10 per person on the door, children under 16 are free.

When we remember the cold some of us had experienced between Christmas and New Year Eve, we need to think about how to protect our bodies. Today, we will flash on different qualities of wool available on the market nowadays. How to fully appreciate their benefits?

If you seek a popular and out of fashion item and would like to avoid scratchy sweaters, the lamb’s wool is the right option for you. Are you looking for a quality sheen? If yes, then the best choice would be to buy mohair which is made of angora goat. Not to be confused with the angora, which is a wool extracted from the angora rabbit. Mixed with acrylic, it is known for its softness.

If you think in terms of quality, cashmere will last if you choose the right item, often the most expensive. To avoid bobbling and pilling, always go for a cashmere mixed with one of the others wools above.

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Who are You?

I was born in London of Afro Carribean parentage. As a young child my keen interest to design and create clothes became the driving force behind my choice to study Fashion and Textiles at University. After graduating, I gained valuable knowledge of the Fashion industry by working in various creative environments. Having worked in a variety of Fashion focused roles including Freelance Styling and Visual Merchandising I became even more inspired and determined to create my own collection.

With a strong desire to promote and develop my own individual style, I started to make my own dresses, experimenting with colour, texture and patterns. Receiving compliments about the outfits I created for myself, encouraged me to start designing for friends and family.

Where does your inspiration come from?

The current Autumn/Winter collection is inspired by the natural earth tones associated with the season. I wanted to create a collection that captures the essence and beauty of autumn, with the use bold autumnal colours and soft feminine designs. Afro-chique promotes individuality, recognising that modern femininity is about strength, identity and attitude.

Future Plans?

My plans for the future are to be fair trade by sourcing materials and having garments made in Africa therefore giving back to the local communites.

Any statement?

Afro-Chique is a brand and style thats different from the mainstream fashion you see on the High Street. The brand is created for people who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd.

‘The art of Fashion is not to follow trends but to wear what suits you.’

www.afro-chique.com

Some of us are lenses and/or glasses wearers. Applying make-up is one of the many beauty skills, we should be aware of, especially if we plan to remain sofisticated wearing glasses sixteen hours a day.

The colour of your frames needs to be checked before starting any make-up use. Checking out the length of your glasses is also useful, at this point can transform a smokey eye. Be aware that as wearers of glasses, your eye make-up will be heavier than a woman who do not wear glasses. If your glasses are tinted, this will affect the colours on your eyes, keep it in mind. The eye colours should always match with the colours of the frames. Mascara should be black for all occasions.

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