Fashion is not an isolated factor of clothing but a connection to our lifestyle, personality and various cultural heritage which redefines ones personal identity. Just as fashion is seen as a signal of personal identity, it can also have influence both socially and psychologically. Fashion can be classified into different types Style, Basic or Classic, Trends, Fad and Fashion Forecasting.

According to editorial policy of fashion theory, the journal of dress body and culture defines fashion as “ The Cultural Construction of Embodied identity which encompasses both street styling, fashion created by designers and couturiers”. These can be showed through fashion shows where fashion stories can be communicated either by Formal Fashion shows or Informal Fashion shows.

Fashion is a changing trend with a great definition of trial and error, what was considered Fashionable a few decades back might be synonymous to killing fashion. Oleg cassini; a reported French born designer quotes “ Fashion anticipate and elegance is a state of mind a mirror of time in which we live a translation of the future and should never be static.”

Fashion designers and Pattern makers create fashion and accessories sometimes according to the culture of a tribe or country. Just as culture is a diverse so is fashion therefore various fashion designer and pattern makers have their different concept and ideas in creating a chic. People that create and wear culture related fashion most times have the mindset to educate and showcase cultural identity.

Culture is beauty and different styles defines culture. In Nigeria there are a lot of amazing cultural heritage and attires but the most identified falls into the 3 major ethnic group which are the Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.

IGBO’S : The Igbo men traditional attire in the ancient days was just wrapper and was decorated with ULI BODY of different shapes and designs but the modern traditional attire for Igbo men is called ISIAGU mostly worn when collecting their Chieftaincy title with a pair of trousers and title holder’s hat or Okpu Agwu. For women puffed sleeved blouse along with two wrappers and head tie.

YORUBA’S : They take pride in their attire and have very wide range of clothing materials. The most basic being the Aso-Oke a hand loomed cloth of different patterns and colors sewn into various styles. They also have OFI, ARAN, ADIRE.

HAUSA’S: They are men are identified by their elaborate flowing gown known as Baba Gida and huluna whereas their women wrap around robe called “Abaya” with a matching blouse, headtie and henna designs on their hands.

Despite the diversity in cultural heritage, fashion has found a way to bring togetherness where people wear different attires without putting in mind the tribe.

The color "White", is known for its uniqueness, it could be defined as "Purity"  in the fashion world. In the world of fashion, White color can come in form a gown which could be a wedding a gown or a proper dinner gown. it can also be modernized into a suite wear which could be lovely.  White color could be used in different ceremonies but the most common are wedding or burial. The Igbos take white color cloth as a mourning clothe which shows sign of respect and sadness of a great loss, for wedding everyone sees white color cloth worn by the bride as sign of purity. In this 21st century white color material have been modernized and re created to a more fashionable wear where people put them on to look more stunning and lovely. In as much as white color makes one look outstanding and attractive it has its own troubles for example is difficult to maintain the color when  you don't own your car people tend to find it difficult to handle it when you hve to jump from one bus to another because it requires alot carefulness to avoid stains. People find it difficult to wear because it requires alot of washing and drying which they believe makes any white color material inferior and difficult to maintain. Some people complain about the color in wears because they think finding the best accessories is very difficult and it requires alot of boldness and neatness to grace occasions with it.

People have their different opinions about the color "White" but for me is one of the creativity and uniqueness of fashion.

Wedding bells !!             

Less than a 365 days after her younger sister, Princess Eugenie, walked down the aisle, another royal wedding is about to set in Princess Beatrice. The 31-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah has made plans to wed 34-year-old property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

The princess expressed her excitement at the announcement on social media more particular twitter , while her fiance gushed  on Instagram : “You will never be alone my love, my heart is your home.”such sweet words meanwhile we keep our fingers crossed.

The mother of the bride to be also revealed how elated she was:

“I know what a mother feels so I have tears of joy, I am so proud of this sensational news, Andrew and I are just the luckiest people ever to have two great sons in law.” the Duchess added on Twitter 

Beautiful moments were shared with their friends, family, and well-wishers as Bibi and Tj tie the knot in traditional and in church. The couple walked down the aisle and said yes to forever after dating for 6 years as Bibi looked gorgeous in her three bridal outfits and then her groom was equally in his best.

The couple met on Facebook and their loved continued till now.om the church ceremony to the reception, the #HeartBiT18 ceremony was a hit with lots of fun. Gelstyles.blogspot.com gives the story of how their love started. 

How We Met
By the bride, Bibi

The day that I met you was the beginning of the rest of my life. Who knew a silly Facebook message would turn into so much more? 6 years later and I just now owned up to you that I actually sent the first message after several years of lying. Welp! When I met you I didn’t understand just how much you would come to mean to me, just how much we would become connected and inseparable. The funny thing about our beginning was that we began as friends, and it turned into much much more.

We were approximately  3,000miles and a 6hrs flight apart for more than 5years of our relationship and even that did not stop God’s plan for us. People don’t believe me when I say, there were times I only got to see you twice in a year. (College kid problems coupled with my overly protective siblings).They always say that if you fall in love with your best friend that you are one of the lucky ones. I was never one that was up on my luck, but when I met you, I became one of the lucky one

Access Bank Plc launched the maiden edition of the Born in Africa Festival (BAFEST). Produced by Livespot, the festival leveraged the vehicles of art, music, film and fashion to create an all-encompassing, electrifying event, which took place at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos on Sunday, December 16th, 2018.

The event had Africa’s finest creatives showcase their talents to the world. The event kick-started at 9 am with the Fashion, Art and Film Park where artists like Tolu Aliki, Uche Edochie, Olumide Onadipe, Isaac Emokpae, Obi Chigozie, Ibe Ananaba and fashion designers David Tlale, Bling Shiki, Vanskere, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Torlowei and Tiffany Amber showcasing their creative designs. Filmmakers Charles Bonja Archibong, Bola Akanbi, Tolu Ajayi, Stanlee Ohikhuare and many others were not left out as their intriguing short movies were also on display for audiences.

Amaechi Okobi, group Head corporate communications, Access Bank plc, Herbert Wigwe, CEO/group managing director, Access Bank plc and Darey Art Alade, executive creative director, Livespot Group at the Born in Africa Festival Lagos

Presentation of 2018 Kia Salon Car key to Cynthia Dobiz; BAFESTKIAHunt raffle draw winner

Tiffany Amber’s exhibition stand at BAFEST Fashion Park

 Colour Me Christmas collection,  the house of jahdara which  features a bold palette of orange, green, pink and gold with the liberal use of tulle, satin and crepe.

According to the statement made by the press!

Luxury womenswear brand, House of Jahdara spread good tidings and holiday cheer with their new ‘Colour Me Christmas’ collection.

This collection is inspired by the festive feeling of Christmas, the bright colorful spirit of the season and the joy and laughter it brings. The Creative Director Shola Adepoju taps into this feeling with the colour scheme and bold designs she has chosen for this collection. 

With shiny luxury fabrics, bright green, orange and pink pieces top the mood board for the colour Me Christmas collection and it harmonises vibrant cheerfulness with sophisticated cuts perfect for every event this season.

Black spot can be due to age advancement, pimples, sun damage and acne scarring but the most common is sun damage and it occurs on the skin that are exposed naturally to the sun such as skin, back, neck and arm.
Black spots looks terrible if not treated and their plenty products that helps in removing black spot.
  Check on it!!

1. Lemon: This particular natural product is an antibacterial product and it reduces discolouration .
2.  Apple cider vinger: it removes spots and brighten the skin.
3.  Aleovera gel: As simple as the name sounds but this natural product serve as multipurpose. It contains vitamin A, C and E whichave nourishes the skin.
4. Tooth paste.
5. Use of face mask.
6. Yoghurt and butter milk : contains high amount of lactic acid. 
7. Dark spot corrector like Neutrogina Rapid tone repair. 
8. Visit a dermatologist .

Henley Beckford describes himself as “a solo parent, a single ‘full-time’ father, controlling both the business/career world and balancing the ups and downs of solo parenting”this man really proved that been a single parent is not a barrier. 

He wants to share this journey with everyone and he’s launched a YouTube page to that effect.

“Who am I? A single full-time father that is just trying to navigate this world, with my son Pharaoh and I want you to be a part of this journey! We go get flyyy!!” he says in the description.

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Shade Ladipo is officially and legally married.

Along with the photo she shared on her Instagram page, she penned down an important message.

She wrote:

G O A L S
I’ve always been a lists person so every 3-5years since I turned 18, I have always had a Goals lists

Over the years it has included various things but one thing I always wrote was that I wanted to be married at 35
I don’t know why I chose that age but as I got closer I asked myself if I should change it
So when I turned 30, I changed it and wrote
I want to be Happy at 35
Well I’m Happy, I’m Married and you can finish the rest
My advice for people trying to find ‘The One’
S T O P
You are ‘The One’
Find yourself
Find your happiness
Find your peace
Everything comes when you’re centred

Africa international film festival is on here are some pictures of some celebrities. 

Ufoma McDermott

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Bayray Eberechukwu McNwizu

Lala Akindoju & Stanlee Oikhuare

Stanlee Oikhuare

 Hmm just recently they just concluded lagos fashion week where we saw plenty Nigeria trending styles and celebrities spotted with their own styles, now we have another fashion week but now hosted by GTBANK and is the GT BANK FASHION WEEK. Gelstyles.blogspot.com decided to show some outstanding runway styles.

I am a thirty-something-year-old single woman. Actually, I just turned the big 3-0 a few months ago. I love romance. I love relationships. I love love; this has led me to adjudge myself a hopeful romantic. I moved to a new city a little over a year ago, and my dating life has been nonexistent. Until a few months ago.

After I broke up with my ex, four years before this big move, I locked up my heart and threw away the key. I could not trust men for anything. I was done. The whole break up saga pushed me closer to God, and I wasn’t willing to settle for any man less than the one God had for me.

Anyway, fast forward a couple of months after the demise of my relationship, I was at a friend’s birthday party when this excellent looking guy walked in. I definitely know how to spot a handsome guy, which was what landed me in the mess I found myself in in the first place.

Party crush was fresh, had this glowing brown skin. He wore a plaid long sleeve shirt, denim pants, and brown drivers. Was he a friend to the hosts of the party? A friend of a friend? Other girls at the party couldn’t take their eyes off him as well. He was a breath of fresh air. I almost melted away when he commanded my attention, with one hand resting on the tip of my shoulder, gently asking me (a complete stranger), where my friend was. I answered, doing backflips in my mind, thinking: OMG! OMG! Our paths just crossed, could he be the one? I know, I know, I thought I was done with men; but I also thought I had seen all of God’s beautiful creation until I came in contact with party crush. My friend’s husband, being the sharp guy that he was, introduced me to party crush. After exchanging hellos, that was it.

As soon as things started winding down, I hurried to my friend’s side, asking her to give me everything about who this bloke was. She went: Oh, you are interested in him? Of course, I was. Had she seen him? She wore a concerned look on her face. I thought, ‘Oh, oh, here we go again. This one may not be good for me. Why are all the fine guys always bad boys?’

I heard her say, “He is a solid Christian.” What? “That’s not an issue now,” I replied. She continued “He doesn’t even go for parties where they have the lights off.” But that was the kind of man I was looking for, abi she didn’t believe in my own brand of Christianity? My thoughts back to her. One of my friends teased, saying, Abi, Evi, you go for parties where they are offing light?

Then she came up with the real reason: he only dated exotic looking girls. He did not like being hooked up and there were a lot of girls who were dying on top his matter in church.

“Ah! You just dissed me oh,” I told her. Still, she agreed to hook me up and asked that I send some pictures. I went to one of my friends to help me select the very best ones. You know, the photos where I was slaying, so I could forward them for a possible chance to be chosen, (like the contestants on the dating show The Bachelor) and she said to me, “Evi, you are beautiful, you don’t need to be doing all this for a man, the right one will come.” Yea yea yea! They were words of wisdom but I still sent the pictures. No dulling!

I can’t remember if the matchmaker forwarded them, but Mr. Christian Guy, aka Party Crush, and I never amounted to anything.

That was three years ago. Since I moved to a new city, I hadn’t even been on one date. Or come in contact with a man as handsome as Party Crush. Well, I was used to being by myself, so it wasn’t a big deal. I barely went out, my brother continually teasing that the man I was looking for would knock on my door one day (wouldn’t that make for a Disney fairytale story?). Then on the one year anniversary of my moving to a new city, I went out on a date. The first date in four years. Yes, guys, it has been hard out here in these streets.

Miss World 2018 beauty pageant has officially kicked off!

Anita ukah has won the MBGN and she is representing Nigeria in the Miss world . The crowned queen in the 2018 MBGN competition and is currently in China ahead of the Grand Finale.

 For voting process for our very own to win,
              Check on it!!

• Download the app, create an account
• Click on the search button and type ‘Miss world Nigeria’
• Click on the account that only says ‘Anita’
• Click follow on the top right and also like and comment on her photos.

Here’s what Anita has been up to:

Off to China

DInner with fellow contestants

There is no better way to have fun than sharing a wonderful time with your friends or lover.

Big Brother Naija 2018 housemates Cee-C and Leo are together in Nairobi, Kenya, exploring the city and having fun.

As she shared photos of their vacation on her Instagram, all smiles with Leo.

She wrote: “Exploring the beautiful city of Nairobi with @sirleobdasilva”

Check out their lovely pictures together! 

Superstar actress Rita Dominic, 43 was asked the marriage question on TVC‘sYour View and she responded brilliantly.

“At the end of the day, if I’m going to do it, I’m doing it for myself not that the society wants me to do it. I always will still say; I will marry the man of my dreams and not the man the society dreams for me.

Society feels there’s something wrong with you if you’re a certain age and you’re not married. What if it’s the society something is wrong with? For forcing someone to do what they don’t want to do?” she said.

She also opened up about almost getting married, but said she’s happy it didn’t work out because she “saw the signs”. She said:

I almost married someone. We were there. We were at that point. It didn’t work out and I’m happy it didn’t work out because I saw the signs.

You know how you see the signs and you just ignore it hoping the person will change. Look, a grown man and a grown woman cannot change. They can find a way to live with each other and respect each other’s feelings, but to change a grown person is difficult.

Rita also spoke about rebranding and continually improving yourself as an actor, especially in a super-fast growing industry like Nollywood.

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Muri Okunola Park came alive last week Saturday as artistes and celebrities trooped in for the first Porkoyum Food Festival.

The festival had in attendance artistes like Teni the Entertainer, Odunsi, Ajebutter22, BOJ, and DJ Lambo who all gave outstanding performances andEbuka who was on ground to have fun and mix with attendees.

There were food vendors in attendance with different varieties of food available to attendees. The event also had a lot of fun games and plenty giveaways to cap off a day that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

The Porkoyum Food Fest also saw the launch of the Porkoyum Bacon and Porkoyum Sausage. The Porkoyum Sausage has since been made available for orders online and in stores around Lagos.

Miss world 2018 will be the 68th edition of the Miss World pageant and it will take place in Sanya, China on December 8, 2018. The former miss world Manushi Chhillar from India will crown her successor at the end of the event.

106 delegates have been confirmed to participate. Benin is making its Miss World debut.

As always Gelstyles.blogspot.com  will be bringing you the news about the competition here are beautiful ladies representing Africa for the event.
                         Angola-Nelma Ferreira

Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Height: 178
Bio: Nelma is in her second year at University and is studying for a Business Management Degree and hopes to continue her education by studying languages. She has a special talent for cooking traditional Angolan food and for performing traditional Angolan dancing. Nelma has a passion for basketball and likes to learn new things she also likes listening to relaxing music in her spare time. Personal Motto: Help anyone who needs help.

Botswana – Moitshepi Elias

Age: 24
Occupation: Account Manager
Height: 168
Bio: Moitshepi’s proudest moment was having completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. She is currently working as an Account Manager and has ambitions to grow her supplies company to international levels. She enjoys swimming and listening to traditional Setswana music as well as performing Setswana traditional dance. Moitshepi’s biggest fear is repeating the same mistake twice. She has a pet Boerboel dog called Surge. Personal Motto: ‘Become the person that you needed as a younger you.’

Cameroon – Aimee Caroline Nseke

Age: 22
Occupation: Business Law Student
Bio: Aimee had completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commercial and Business Marketing and is currently studying Business Law with ambitions to qualify as a Lawyer or become an accomplished Company Manager. Her most memorable day was when she traveled without her parents for the first time. She enjoys fitness, golf, and cooking and listening to music by Ed Sheeran. Personal Motto: ’90 percent failure, 10 percent perseverance.’

Egypt – Mony Helal

Age: 27
Occupation: Director of Consulting Agency
Height: 174
Bio:

Equatorial Guinea – Silvia Adjomo Ndong

Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Height: 167
Bio: Silvia is currently a student and would like to become a journalist, but has dreams to pursue her special talent and become a singer. As well as singing, she also enjoys dancing. Her proudest day is the day of her First Communion. Her favorite food is spaghetti and her favorite film is ‘Spider-Man’.

Ethiopia – Sollyana Abayneh

Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Height: 174
Bio: Sollyana’s proudest moment was when she obtained her qualifications to continue following her dreams of studying Civil Engineering. She enjoys traditional African and Ethiopian dancing and drumming and also has a special talent for basketball tricks. Her favorite feel-good song is ‘Run the World’ by Beyonce. Personal Motto: ‘Being a human is enough to help another human being’.

Ghana – Nana Ama Benson

Age: 23
Occupation: Student
Height: 173
Bio: Nana’s proudest moment was when she graduated from University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She enjoys reading and her favorite book is Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Nana also enjoys dancing and acting and playing basketball. Her favorite song is Heal the World and her favorite film is ‘Don’t Breathe’. Personal Motto: ‘Never give up.’

Guinea-Bissau – Rubiato Nhamajo

Age: 24
Occupation: Student
Height: 174
Bio:

Kenya – Finali Galaiya

Age: 24
Occupation: Accounting Student & TV Presenter
Height: 168
Bio: Finali is continuing with her studies to be a Chartered Accountant and is currently an Entrepreneur and a Television Presenter. She also has diplomas in Acting, Martial Arts, Yoga, and Dance. Finali enjoys traveling, swimming, reading historical novels and public speaking and has a special talent for debates and baking. Her favorite song is ‘Hakuna Matata.’ Personal Motto: ‘Forgive and let go of anger, resentment, and hate, instead use the time to spread love by doing at least one kind thing every day.’

Madagascar – Miantsa Randriambelonoro

Age: 20
Occupation: Student
Height: 174
Bio: Miantsa is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Geodesy and Cartography and her dream job would be to be a Land Surveyor. She enjoys playing volleyball, chess, and Madagascan musical instruments and has a special talent for singing. ‘Close to you’ by The Carpenters is her favorite feel-good song. Personal Motto: ‘Accomplish everything with joy.’

Mauritius – Anne Murielle Ravina

Age: 23
Occupation: Administrative Officer
Height: 176
Bio: A graduate of the University of Mauritius, Anne is currently working as an Administrative Officer in a Finance and Legal firm. She has ambitions to enter into politics. Her proudest moment was when she got a distinction for her dissertation at University. She enjoys playing the guitar, painting, writing, and dancing. Her favorite film is ’12 Years a Slave’ and her favorite food is Seafood Salad. Personal Motto: ‘Everything happens for a specific reason.’

Nigeria – Anita Ukah

Age: 23
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Science
Height: 188
Bio: After completing her degree, Anita is now working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and hopes to continue working in this field and working as a model. She has a special talent for dancing, especially, pop, hip-hop, and traditional African. Anita also enjoys cooking and traveling and comes from a family of nine children. Personal Motto:’ Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’

Rwanda – Liliane Iradukunda

Age: 19
Occupation: Beauty Queen
Height: 171
Bio: Liliane’s proudest moment was when she graduated from High School, she then went on to study tourism and is currently working for a company and focusing on her work as Miss Rwanda. She enjoys getting involved in community work, running and socializing with friends. Liliane has a special talent for drumming and Rwandan traditional dancing. Her favorite films are ‘The Bourne Identity’ series. Personal Motto: ‘If anything is worth doing, it’s worth overdoing!’

Senegal – Aissatou Filly

Age: 22
Occupation: Student & Model
Height: 183
Bio:

Sierra Leone – Sarah Laura Tucker

Age: 24
Occupation: Student
Height: 171
Bio: Sarah is a student of Mass Communications and would like to continue her studies and Major in International Relations. She enjoys cooking and playing lawn tennis. Sarah also has a talent for singing and dancing. Her favorite book is ‘The Fault in our Stars’ and her favorite song is ‘The Greatest Love of All’ by Whitney Houston. Personal Motto: ‘Where there is a will, there is a way.’

South Africa – Thulisa Keyi 

Age: 26
Occupation: Senior Accountant
Height: 170
Bio: After studying Accountancy, Thulisa is working as a Senior Accountant and would like to continue in her field and one day run her own investment company. She enjoys reading, keeping fit and performing on stage. Pasta and Lobster Thermidor are Thulisa’s favorite foods and her favorite book is ‘David and Goliath’ by Malcolm Gladwell. Personal Motto: ‘Never give up. Rise above your circumstances and keep moving forward.’

South Sudan – Florence Thompson

Age: 19
Occupation: Student
Height: 182
Bio: Tuta is currently a second-year medical student and dreams of continuing with her studies and completing a Master’s Degree in Medicine. She would like to specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery and has aspirations of working as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Tuta enjoys playing basketball and cooking and has a cat called Mongia and a dog called Cintiya. In her spare time, she listens to music by Malcolm Lockyear. Personal Motto: ‘With God first.’

Tanzania – Queen Elizabeth Makune

Age: 22
Occupation: Student
Height: 180
Bio: Having completed a Degree in Public Sector Accounting and Finance, Queen Elizabeth has continued with further studies. Among her hobbies are singing, listening to music and rapping. Her sporting interest is the Long Jump. Her proudest moment was when she led the female parade as a Major in the Tanzanian Military. Her favorite film is ‘Coming to America’ starring Eddie Murphy. Personal Motto: ‘Do to others what you would love to be done to you.’

Tunisia – Haifa Ghedir

Age: 23
Occupation: Teacher
Height: 175
Bio: Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and English and a Masters in Journalism, Haifa is currently working as a TV presenter and a teacher and has dreams of having her own talk show or opening her own school. She enjoys traditional Tunisian and Oriental dancing and has a special talent for singing. Haifa also enjoys swimming and reading Self-Improvement books. Personal Motto: ‘Love for the others what you love for yourself.’

Uganda – Quiin Abenakyo

Age: 22
Occupation: Business Computing Student
Height: 175
Bio: Quiin has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Computing. She has a passion for cooking and dreams of becoming a Top Chef and a successful Business Woman. Quiin’s proudest moment was when she participated in the New York Fashion Week. Her favorite film is ‘Coming to America’ with Eddie Murphy and her favorite food is martooke and groundnut sauce. She also enjoys reading and traveling. Personal Motto: ‘If you believe, you can achieve.’

Zimbabwe – Belinda Potts

Age: 21
Occupation: Student
Height: 178
Bio: Belinda is currently pursuing a Diploma in Animal Sciences and dreams of becoming a successful Veterinary Surgeon. Belinda enjoys playing volleyball, basketball and going swimming. She has a special talent for public speaking and acting and plays the Mbira, a traditional Zimbabwean instrument. Her favorite foods are pork chops and mashed potatoes. Personal Motto: ‘Consistency is the key, keep working hard and never give up.’