DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOUR MAN?

When it comes to dating and choosing a mate, it’s only natural to want the approval of those closest to you. You know how it goes: You’re dating a great guy (or so you think) and you want to introduce him to your friends and family to get their take on the new person in your life. You hope they like him because you’ve already managed to fall for him. But what happens if, when that monumental moment happens, they hate him? Do you dump him or do you keep dating him because they obviously don’t see what you see? It can be a difficult choice, which brings me to this question: How many of you care what other people think – friends or family, or society in general – about the person you date/love? How much influence do others have on who you date, love or marry? - See more at: http://madamenoire.com/279470/what-about-your-friends-do-you-care-too-much-what-people-think-of-your-man/#sthash.vt2nnbf6.dpuf

You know how it is, you think you’re dating a great guy and you want to introduce him to your friends and family to get their take on the new person in your life, silently praying and hoping they like him because you’re already falling for him.

So, let me ask, what happens if they don’t approve of him? Do you dump him or do you keep dating him because they obviously don’t see what you see? It brings me to ask, do you or should you care what other people think about the person you’re dating? Ladies... and gents too... pls share your thoughts.

PETER OKOYE WON'T BE BUYING THE MOST EXPENSIVE CHAMPAGNE EVER BY NIGERIAN DESIGNER, ALEXANDER AMOSU

Nigerian luxury designer Alexander Amosu has created the most expensive champagne in the world called Taste of Diamonds. The drink which costs $1.2million (N250million) is made of 18ct solid white gold. The label is also handmade in 18ct solid gold. 

Our celebs will soon start posting pics of themselves drinking from the bottle on twitter and instagram but Peter Okoye of Psquare, won't be one of them. Read what he tweeted few hours ago below;

The most expensive champagne . £1.2million . (N250million) May dis champagnenever CHOP MY MONEY IJN.… instagram.com/p/aI9Y07SsDq/
— Peter Okoye (@PeterPsquare) June 4, 2013

IF I EVER WANTED TO GET MARRIED IN A SHORT DRESS, IT WILL BE ONE OF THESE

So, here I was wondering why Naija brides never get married in a short wedding dress (your truly included). Short wedding dresses are usually perfect for an outdoor wedding on a beach, or in a garden. Wish Annie Idibia had gone for a sexy, playful short wedding dress; she wedded award-winning singer, tuface Idibia on a beach in Dubai. Guess we all just don't have the 'liver'. 

If you, however, come across a Nigerian bride wearing a short wedding dress (in Nigeria, not abroad), pls do send me pics.

I would love to renew my vows with my dearest husband in this. It's absolutely sexy!!!

This Justin Alexander's strapless alencon sweetheart, silk dupion pleated cummerbund accented with silk flower and feather, circular cut lace tea length skirt, is D-VINE! It screams C-L-A-S-S!

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Y! MAGAZINE NAMES OMOWUNMI AKINIFESI AS THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

Omowunmi Akinnifesi was Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2005. I remember we used to take lectures together in UNILAG and then she went for the beauty contest and won and had to defer her admission for a year. She now has a Master’s degree from King's College, London, sponsored by the Lagos State government. She's currently working on policy for the Lagos government. 

I totally agree with Y! Magazine, she's stunning! Another pic after the cut...

AWW, PETER OKOYE DEFENDS BABY MAMA, LOLA OMOTAYO

Sweet, but pls Peter, make an honest woman of this lady and marry her. After two kids, e never reach?

STYLE CRUSH: VICTORIA BECKHAM

There's just something so put together... so posh about the former spice girl's member turned fashion designer that I can't seem to place a finger on. Her style is so effortlessly chic, doesn't look like she's trying too hard. Whether she's on the red carpet or running errands, she's always looking so classy and elegant.

There's no better model for her fashion line as she's constantly seen wearing her own designs. I love how she wore the a-line skirt from her Spring 2013 collection with a nude top and laser-cut white clutch, also from her Spring 2013 collection, and Chloé wedges, in the last pic.

The designer, who usually tends to stick to a fairly neutral colour palette, was seen at the LAX on Sunday donning this ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’, Carven Fall 2012 skirt, also with the same Chloé wedges. Absolutely gorg!

 

Victoria makes casual look like the new dress-up. So effortless and so chic!

U.S PUTS $7M DOLLAR BOUNTY ON BOKO HARAM LEADER, ABUBAKAR SHEKAU

Abubakar Shekau

The United States  has decided to help us (Nigeria) end terrorism by offering a  $7m (N1.1bn) reward to persons with information on the whereabouts of the  leader of militant islamist sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau.

The  $7m  is part of the $23m   posted on Monday  by the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme in rewards to help track down four other leaders of militant groups such as Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb spreading terror in West Africa. there are indications that there has been growing links between AQIM and Nigeria’s Boko Haram. According to a senior  US State Department official, 'they’ve had a relationship for some time. They send people back and forth for training, they’ve done the provision of arms back and forth.'

This man's face as well as some other top Boko haram members have been out there for a long time and our government couldn't find him and bring him to justice? We had to wait for America to save our a***. Well, we are not too proud to welcome their assistance, in fact we jump at it.

LOLA OMOTAYO OPENS UP ON HER RELATIONSHIP WITH PETER OKOYE AND THE CHALLENGES OF DATING AN ARTISTE

After two kids together, Lola Omotayo, who has been known to keep a low profile since she started Psquare's Peter Okoye,opened up on why she loves him and the challenges that come with dating a celeb. Read excerpts from her interview below;

I love Peter because he was never intimidated. When I met him, he was just trying to build himself and I was very proud of him. I have a lot of respect for him, his talent and I saw that he had a vision. Peter doesn’t get intimidated by anything; in fact, he supports and encourages me all the time. I think he’s happy that he doesn’t have to do everything; he can rely on me that I will take care of our kids.

COLOR-BLOCKING WITH IRO AND BUBA - OLEKU STYLE!

Iro & Buba is a  common traditional wear amongst the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria and while the style can be worn in different ways like the iro (wrapper) going all the way down and the sleeves of the buba (top) reaching for the wrist, my favorite way of wearing it is the Oleku way. Oleku was more popular in the 60s and 70s, the iro used to stop right above the knee while the buba sleeves stopped at the elbow.

Oleku has been revamped by the present day fashionistas and you can even color-block with it. It can be ankara fabric or lace worn over damask or aso-oke. It can even be adire (tye & dye), there is no limit to the variety of local fabrics that can be used. The buba can be vneck, round neck or off-the-shoulder and can even have a sequined or beaded neckline while some opt for an embroidered effect. Finish the effect with some chunky jewelries and super cute shoes and you're good to go to church, wedding and even red carpet appearances. I love the above looks by Ituen Bassey.

I'm thinking of revamping my traditional wedding attire to oleku. Will bring you pics when I do. Meanwhile, get some oleku color-block outfits inspiration below...

KIM KARDASHIAN REVEALS SHE'S HAVING A BABY GIRL + PHOTOS FROM HER BABY SHOWER

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have revealed they are having a girl. This was revealed in the season premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians yesterday night. Meanwhile, Kim's baby shower held yesterday at the same rented estate where Kim's sister, Khloe and Lamar Odom got married. Kim's baby daddy, Kanye West finally showed up but did his best to remain incognito by hiding under his hood. It was reported that Kim had pleaded relentlessly with Kanye to come for the baby shower but Kanye didn't want to because he didn't want to be the only guy there.

Kanye looks like he's ashamed to be associated with this family, but he looked so smitten with Kim at the beginning of their relationship. But lately, he has been photographed severally looking glum and unhappy. I wonder what has changed. Hmm, men will do anything to get what they want and when they do, they begin to act like you're bugging them. I hope he doesn't dump Kim after she delivers o. More pics from the baby shower after the cut...

18-YEAR-OLD STABS FATHER TO DEATH AND SAYS HE HAS NO REGRETS

Culled form PUNCH;

 

An 18-year-old boy, Olanrewaju Kayode-Aremu, who was recently arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for stabbing his 46-year-old father, Victor Kayode-Aremu, to death has said he does not regret his action.

The native of Kwara State added that he decided to stab his father to death because he could not lay his hands on poison or a gun which he would have used to kill his father.

TOUCHING LETTER OF A DAD TO HIS UNBORN CHILD

My child,

Its just over 31 months since that day I took the stroll down the aisle with your mummy and said our vows before God and man. Since that day, we have been waiting expectantly for you. Sometimes we wonder what is taking you so long. Sometimes we imagine its taking so long because you must be very special. Most times our hearts have remained undoubtedly sure that your coming is very close, and in fact closer than we think. But then, you do not need to keep us waiting anymore.

REMEBERING DANA AIR CRASH VICTIMS

It's exactly one year today that Dana flight J9 922 crashed in Iju area of Agege, Lagos on June 3, 2012 at 3:43p.m killing all 162 passengers and crew on board. We remember you with love in our hearts and pray to God to console the families and friends you all left behind. Rest on in the bosom of the Lord. 

To mark the one year remembrance of the crash, the Federal Government said it would unveil a cenotaph in their memory on Monday (today). Go HERE  to see pictures of all the victims. Pls say a prayer for the families of the victims.

RIHANNA TOPS COMPLEX MAGAZINE '100 HOTTEST WOMEN RIGHT NOW' LIST

Rihanna has topped Complex's "100 Hottest Women Right Now" list. She beat Alison Brie at #2, Jennifer Lawrence at #3, and Beyoncé at #4.

Others on the list are Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, and Kim Kardashian. According to the magazine, "You just know that there's something about these individuals that's mesmerizing, both in their chosen careers and in their interests outside of their work."

Rihanna is hot, no doubt, but do you agree she's hotter that Queen Bey and Kim K?

20 MUST-KNOW FASHION TIPS AND TRICKS

1. If you're wearing the most basic or casual outfit, pile on good accessories - scarves, sunglasses, hats, statement jewelry, bright bags, nail art, belts - to instantly transform your outfit and your appearance. (not all at once though)

2. Sleeveless fur vest; if you're going to a wedding or formal event this rainy season, try wearing a sleeveless fur vest as a top, cinching it with a skinny belt or piece of ribbon and pairing it with a floor-length skirt. The result, chic!

3. A good tip when cleaning out your closet: Ask a friend whose style you admire to come over and help. She/he might offer new insight on how to wear certain items before you toss them.

Continue after the cut to see more amazing fashion tips and tricks