OnlyMingas - T H E B L O G

So, what's up babies, I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas near the ones you love, and if you're not Christian, I hope you are enjoying the holiday buzz.. and feeling, and atmosphere. My Christmas was filled with love from my family. I kind of decided to make it a Christmas/Thanksgiving holiday, since we do not celebrate thanksgiving in Mozambique. I would like to thank ... My family ~ for putting up with me on my hardest moments, and on my happiest. Always giving me the strength to stay strong, and to believe, above everything. Always standing beside me. Love you for that. My friends ~ oh well, you know you did all the dirty work, didn't you? My friends, thank you for really putting up with the worst in me, and to pulling out the best, supporting my decisions (the wise ones), and being by my side no matter what. We might fight sometimes, but it's all coming from the heart. Heart you. Myself ~ for making it through the year, for standing strong, for mak

Christmas Chic - At home by missmingas featuring a leopard handbag Hi babies, here another fashion tip to be Chic on Christmas. This time, at home, you may choose to be more comfortable. I recommend you put all your money in your favorite colors, that are hot for this season. For instance, instead of wearing red, use ruby,  instead of green, use emerald, instead of plain white, use a pearl tone. It is allowed to wear flats, as you will be around your loved ones and at ease. If you want to give it a nice touch for the night, add a necklace, and other not too shiny jewelry. Keep it fashionable, don't leave your " It Bag " at home, match it with a belt, and you're good to go!! Have a nice day with your loved ones =) More to come!!!

Who here loves a jumsuit? Guess what, you're not the only one, the World loves it, it's fashionable, and, if well combined, you can wow everyone around you! How would you like to wear it? Leave your thoughts!

I know I know, I have been missing. But I know you guys are aware that I had to worry about my fashion show, on December 6th. Let me walk you through the creation process...

Hi everyone First of all, thanks for voting on my poll, It is important to me, and to you guys also, that we interact so we can make this blog better and better. I know, I haven't been updating as much as I wish I did, but, I have a good reason, as I am making sure that the collection is perfect. Also, I had the AMAZING opportunity to visit my dear friend Taibo Bacar's expo at the National History Museum. Will post about that later on, still editing ;). So, what's happening this week? *giggles* So this is going to be a heavy partying week, I can't believe it. I am going to have such a crazy week, I want to skip work LOL but I can't. Not all of it at least ... Anyway, The program is once again in Portuguese, but I know my fellow Mozambican will understand it clearly. When, where, what time. My runway show will be happening on the 6th of December, Tuesday, 9pm at the Standard Bank HQ. Don't be late or you will miss it. Stay tuned as there might be

Photo courtesy of my dear friend Jessica S. It started like a cold shower Cold, yet refreshing. Vibrant. Then, the Sun came up, And it came to stay. Her skin glowing, he glanced. Bedazzled by her eyes, He let her in his mind…. When they touched, The world was set on fire. It was A Spring Affair Mingas Loforte | Spring/Summer Collection Coming Soon SHARE IT Tweet

Hey guys! So, do you know Eliana? I remember I met her years ago, in a runway show. As a model . No, this is 2011, and it is not another Model Spy edition. Meet Designer Eliana Rodrigues Murargy - @ElianaMurargy . Photos by João P. Teles for UP Urbana Magazine in Brazil Eliana is a fashion designer, born in Belgium, and raised all over the world, she has been living in countries like Switzerland, South Africa, and Mozambique, her parents are Mozambican - and, dare I to say, so is her heart. Eliana has been living in Brazil for the past 4 years, and studied Fashion Design in Brasilia, where she currently lives. Founded in 2008, MURADE - named after her Father's name, is a clothing brand.

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope you had a better weekend than I did. But hey I just remembered I owed you a new post, this time about Designer Mimi Plange. Ghanaian-born, New York based designer, Mimi plange has climbed up some great stairs, with her outstanding and flawless style and work. Designers, editors, celebrities are coming to love her more and more everyday. Her designs have been worn by the likes of Rihanna, Kristin Cavallari, Estelle , and more! Her Spring Summer 2012 collection, "Flower in the Desert" was unveiled recently, showing amazing tailoring skills. One word about this collection? Fashionable . Mimi is said to be inspired by the African style and traditions, on which she bases on to make her beautiful work come to life. Check some of the looks from her latest:

Hey everyone So, Mozambique Fashion Week is happening in less than two weeks. Saying this outloud is way more frightening to me than to you, I guess, but It's also exciting. So Tuesday I went to the Press Conference at Polana Serena Hotel , to hear what was the program and everything. Check the Promotional Spot (in Portuguese): Awesome right? I already feel like dancing a whole week long!!

Hello everyone! I see every one (specially Hooligans) loved my latest post, about Vanessa Martins on Bruno Mars' video "It Will Rain ". Gosh I still feel the goosebumps. As I said before, I will keep an eye on her, and it will be posted here, on your blog ;) Anyway, I thought I'd just let you gush over this new collection from Burberry Prorsum - legend on the classic and chicest trench coats. Please bear with me, I'm a sucker for fashion weeks and collections, and fashion houses. And Fashion.

Hey guys This was going to be a very sloowww day and I was preparing another post, but then I came back home and ran into a wonderful surprise. Our first #ModelSpy - Vanessa Rita Martins is featured in the newest video by Bruno Mars ! Yeah, you read it right, a Mozambican model, making it big in Europe, is his muse, portraying the beautiful story of Twilight Saga. How cool is that? As I did the first post in Portuguese, for my english readers I'll make an update for you. By Mariam Hera Vanessa Rita Martins -  Age 19 yrs old | Height 1.76 | Bust 80 B | Waist 62 | Hips 89 | Hair brunette | Eyes marrons | Shoes 38

Hey guys, So for the first time ever, Mozambique hosted a competition to chose the newest representative of Mozambique, at Elite Model Look beauty pageant, held in Shanghai, China. Please meet the Top 10 girls, and some close shots of the winner. Meet Julia Manguene. Do you think she deserved to win? Do you think she'll represent us well in Elite Model Look's Finale?

Hey guys, How was your weekend? Mine was the bomb, but I'll be skipping details, only to mention that I have such adoring friends and family *sigh*...Anyway lets get down to business, we're late!! Here's the follow up of my report of Africa Fashion Week. Thoki Tafeni Thoki, I had never heard of her but I'm really positively impressed. Add sexy, white, and romanticism, with an attitude of a Goddess. Loved it.

Hey fashionistas, Ready for round 2? Following my best picks from AFW. Alexander Koutny Alexander Koutny brought us an All Black Everything collection. Clean cuts, bright red lips, and a lot of attitude set the difference, in a good way. I like ;)

Hey guys So, Africa Fashion Week happened and as I could see from the photos, it was AWESOME! The designers are doing outstanding work, and there is absolutely NO WAY we can keep going *unnoticed* by the world. It was great. Here follow some of my favorite picks. Kluk CGDT They presented a very dreamy collection. Full of satins, silks, chiffons and intricate laces, and floral patterns, felt like a Goddess started gliding down the runway. This collection oozes elegance and sexiness.

Hey Let's just admit here, quietly, that I was a huge fan of The X-Files , and Gillian Anderson - Agent Scully -  was my first girl crush. She's so pretty. And those dresses. UberSexy. Photoshoot for Fault Magazine - Fall edition, by Squiz Hamilton. Enjoy.

[click to enlarge]  Hello everybody!! So, Africa Fashion Week is happening in less than a week, in Johannesburg, from the 20 to 23 October in the Sandton Convention Center . The very best fashion designers in Africa will showcase their newest collections, and so will be, greatly as I am sure, our very own, Taibo Bacar . He will be presenting his new collection: Hot Winter, Cold Summer - Alternative Collection, named: 1975 - The Year Of Change (Samora Machel). I am excited just by saying it! Find above the schedule of the show.

Hello Trying to keep up with the blog updates. Check out these stunning pictures from our favorite Victoria Secret Angels: Chanel Iman, Miranda Kerr, Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes. Four bombshells, four very different women but all gorgeous, sexy and beautiful. From Elle US October issue. Enjoy!

Hi, Here are snapshots of Rihanna's brand new Emporio Armani Underwear and Jeans Campaign. I have got to say that I am not a big fan of the platinum blonde wig, but that's gotta be better than the kool-aid red hair, right? Enjoy.

Hey guys, Coming to clean up the dust, Sorry, I have been more than busy... plus my internet was down. Anyway, lets have a look at what I found in PFW - Paris Fashion Week , shall we?     Dior  After the Galliano scandal , Dior has toned down their collection, while looking for an equally great replacement for the amazing yet unlucky designer.

So, who watched the Emmys? I know I didn't but first thing I did yesterday was peek on the best and worst dressed of the night. Red , of course, was the star of the night, a dozen ladies wore red gowns. Let's see the pictures, shall we? Kerry Washington was my absolute winner of the night (emmy or not), she was ... outstanding in a gown designed by one of my favorite designers, Zuhair Murad . Oh my I can't stop just drooling over this dress. Styled with a red clutch, little or almost no accessories, she shined the whole night.

  Leila Luliana Da Costa Vieira Lopes, the New Miss Universe, as I am sure the whole universe knows, is from Angola, African country, just around the corner of Mozambique. Leila was born in Benguela, Angola. Being a business management student in England, Leila was then crowned Miss Angola UK, back in October 2010, which generated a controversy within the Angolan community in the UK, stating that she allegedly was not a resident there.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2012 As some of you might know, New York Fashion Week has started a few days ago, and I haven't had the opportunity yet to watch all the shows but 2 of them already caught my attention, but today I'll just let you gush over the fantastic prints and elegant dresses presented by tunisian born designer Max Azria , owner of the brand BCBGMAXAZRIA (among others), wows the audience with his Spring 2012 collection,

Taibo Bacar Besides from being one of the best designers in Mozambique, Taibo happens to be a very talented, gifted, fashion driven man, born and raised in Mozambique. He grew surrounded by fabrics and sewing machines, watching his mother tailor clothes for her own clients. I believe that is where his love for fashion began. Taibo has been in the fashion business for a few years, having won the award of Best Established Designer in Mozambique Fashion Week 2008, he also became a very international Mozambican fashion designer, having participated in the Milan Fashion Week last year. Taibo Bacar signs two labels: Amalia's Garden and Taibo Bacar . Taibo has participated in various fashion events, including the Milan Fashion Week , Arise Africa Fashion Wee k, Audi Joburg Fashion Week , Fashion Business Angola , and latest in the Botswana Colour In The Desert Fashion Week , among others.

Heyyyy!!! So, today I woke up with the exciting news for my Diva Bee.. She's expecting, and I'm thrilled for her. For them. So, I figured I had to post some beautiful pictures right? Look at how gorgeous this woman presented herself yesterday, at the MTV Video Music Awards. Beyoncé Knowles at Red Carpet wearing Lanvin blood orange dress. WARNING : Seriously cute picture following ... after performing one of my favorite tracks - Love on Top - from Beyoncé's new album, #4, she and her little one said hi to daddy Jay Z (and to the world!).

Hey guys, Hope the weekend was amazing, and that you have remembered to take tons of pictures of your looks to send to me ! Anyway today I thought I could give you the heads up about next summer's big make up trends: as I am sure you, the most fashion-addicted kind, have been noticing even brighter and surprising colors in the runways, red carpets, photoshoots, magazines etc... N E O N is coming to replace all the nude colors and the bright eyes. That is SO last leason ;) Check it out...

Hello Guys I have been having some challenges these days, and facing some things I'd rather walk on by... BUT life is about facing what's ahead, isn't it? What's pretty sure to me these days is that I have friends that I care too much about. Meet Ana Pinhal, who, besides being my photographer, she happens to be one of my closest and dearest friends for a long time.

Hey guys, I hope to start in a new feature in my blog, email you pictures of your most sophisticated looks, fashionable pics , if you dressed up for a party of for your day-to-day job, wearing THAT skirt, with THAT shirt, THOSE killer shoes, tell me your name and what you do.

Hey guys!!! Summer is coming, days are warmer, and we in the southern hemisfere are still waiting to wear our best color blocking items. Take out of your closet your brightest colors, and get ready to rock this Summer !

Isis Mbaga Is our very own Mozambican Fashion Designer, has been working in the Fashion Industry since 2005, when even the same industry was almost nonexistent in the country. Also known as a renowned fashion journalist, has launched a book named "Retalhos de Tecido e Arte" ( Patchwork of Fabric and Art ). She also works in other areas, namely, production of fashion events, coordination of projects (competitions and exhibitions) workshops, she has participated in five editions of Mozambique Fashion Week, Vocational training for three months in Paris, participation in the biggest African fashion event, the International Festival of African Fashion (Niger-Niamey), among others.

And who doesn't know this lady? Mrs. Jay-Z, aka Beyoncé got these promo pictures out for the Fall collection at House Of Dereon , with some bright pink lips, funky hair, blues, turquoises.... the jungle themed collection is set to make it big this Fall.

Hey everyone, I gotta say, I have had the most amazing 3 days in a long while, on my own, in a BEAUTIFUL place, in my country. Please meet the great.... I must say I have enjoyed every second of my stay there, (although the trip was too long, 11 hours straight on the road), from the comfy bed, the hottest shower (yes I do think the shower is important!) , the amazing food (if you go there, please ask for the Chicken Schnitzel with cheese cream), the very professional service (all smiles!), and the beautiful views, the weather (sun, sun, tan, tan!), the long and meaningful conversations I have had, and the people I met... Ok what else is there? [click on the images to view full sized pictures]

Hey guys, Mi again, cleaning up the dust with something fresh and radiant! Please meet... Solange Knowles is, for you who lives under a rock or something, Beyoncé 's little sister, she's 25 and has a cutie pie of a son, Daniel Julez , in fact, she appears with a very round and beautiful belly on Destiny's Child video for Soldier . Ok, so besides that, she's a singer , model, actress and mostly known as a one of the hottest funky DJ 's in the best parties of Hollywood ! And, ok besides all of that, she's also known as a fashion icon, never - i repeat: Never - disappointing in her fashion choices, but she is also very inspiring and daring in her choices, often surprising everyone from her bold make up to her ever-changing hair.  From hair to toe, (yes I said hair), she's always rocking her style in her own beautiful way. And she has become one of my fashion muses. I am totally in love by her style. Check more pictures of

Hey guys, I have been away for a while, because I had no computer for the same "while", and could not update. But hey, great news, I'm back!! I hope to bring the biggest and the smallest details in fashion, as many times as possible. I haven't set up a schedule yet, for my posts, or an order, so give me some more time to get things right!! I know I have made tons of changes to my pages since I have decided to open a fashion Blog. As I am sure most of you guys must understand, it's not easy to find yourself without trying a few times, so I can't guarantee this will be the last time I change the overall look of my site, but be sure this is pretty much the one I like the most. So for now, meet my " Fashionably Mi" blog, with all your fashion-related news. In the mean time, guys, please leave comments on what you thought about the new look of my webpage, and which contents you would rather see posted here, so I can make our page better than

Woogui é a marca de roupa da Young Designer Wacy Zacarias , que este ano se consagra como Estilista Estabelecida. WOOGUI - Marca criada em 2008 pela estilista, que começou a costurar para si própria, descobriu que tinha um estilo que agradava o público no geral, e por isso resolveu lançar-se no mundo da Moda. E quem ganhou com isto?

 Oi fashion lovers, Ainda continuamos naquela onda de cor e de alegria, mesmo com o Inverno já a dar umas dicas de que está para chegar, nós não nos escondemos não, não vamos atrás daquelas cores mais escuras e sóbrias para aguentar o tempo frio né? Aqui estão elas! As color pop bags são as it bags do momento. Cuidado, estas são apenas para ressaltar um look mais comportado, não para combinar com as roupas em color block , como no post anterior . Já sabes então, próxima saída para compras, procura a bolsa mais fluorescente, colorida e alegre que encontrares.