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Introducing... A Spring Affair

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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

Designer Spy: Eliana Murargy & Murade [Winter Lookbook]

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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.

Elite Model Look Mozambique 2011

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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?

Africa Fashion Week: Will you be there?

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[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.

News round up: Paris FW favorite picks.

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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.

Emmys 2011 - Best dressed.

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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.

Meet Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011

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  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.

News Breakdown: Beyoncé, Expecting and glowing!

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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!).

Designer Spy: House of Deréon Fall 2011 Promo Pictures

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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.