Jesse Jagz leaves record label Chocolate City.

                                                                                         phangtasia

The talented rapper released a statement last night saying he has left his record label, Chocolate City. I heard the statement caught everyone at Chocolate City, where his brother M.I is a Vice President, by surprise. Jesse and Chocolate City have been having issues for a while but no one really expected him to make it public. I also heard he left because he wasn't happy about the way they were handling his music career. View his press statement below…
To whom it may concern:
I, Jesse Garba Abaga (also known as “Jesse Jagz”) an artist formerly signed to Chocolate City Music label hereby wishes to notify my fans and the general public about my voluntary exit from the label.
After my initial two year contractual agreement with Chocolate City, I do not wish to renew my contract with them and as such have proceeded to continue my music career with my new team at Jesse Jagz Nation. I still maintain a cordial relationship with the management of Chocolate City and my former label mates and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Any further information will be passed across through my publicist but until then, have a good day. Look out for my sophomore album JagZNation Vol. 1 coming out in July 2013.
All for the best, Jesse Jagz.

By: Phangtasia

                      Get Into The Merry Mood This EASTER!!

Cute and cozy! This is the perfect gift this Easter!

Sexy and Classy!!!!!

This scarf is just too cute! You gotta have it!!!

Get your friends jealous with the cute Ester bunny ring

 

Bunny Earnings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bunny Ears!!!

Your look is not complete without a pair of jeans

And 'top' it off with a bunny Top!!!!

And of course shoes!!!!!!!!!

Watch out for the next edition!!!!

WHO ELSE BUT: LORLUH

THE DEATH OF AN ICON

Prof. Chinua Achebe is dead. One of the best fiction writers in recent  memory, he was one of the world's most celebrated writers and author of the classic novel 'Things Fall Apart'.

Prof. Achebe  the David and Mariana Fisher professor of Literature at Brown university died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts; his USA base.

He was 82, having been born on November 16,1930, and has been hospitalized in recent days. His ailment remained undisclosed.

by: Phangtasia

Designer Nicole Miller to receive ‘Spirit of Design’ award Celebrated fashion designer Nicole Miller will receive the 2013 Spirit of Design Award at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at Philadelphia's historic Academy of Music. Nicole Miller apparel and accessories are sold in her namesake boutiques around the world and at high-end retailers Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. Her designs have been praised in the pages of Vogue, W, Elle, InStyle and numerous other publications, including The New York Times, which called Miller one of the leading female designers of her generation. With a contemporary style that draws on a wide range of influences, Miller's designs are known for their whimsical prints and attention to perfect proportions and fit. A virtual who's who of Hollywood have worn Miller's designs, including celebrities Beyonce, Jennifer Aniston , Halle Berry , Helen Hunt , Angelina Jolie , Cate Blanchett, Susan Sarandon , and Eva Longoria. "Philadelphia University is pleased to present the 2013 Spirit of Design Award to Nicole Miller," said Clara Henry, director of the University's Fashion Design Program. "She connects with a broad range of customers, and her body-conscious designs are artfully shaped to best flatter a women's body." “Nicole Miller also is known for developing innovative textiles for her collections and for her fanciful, bright prints for men's ties." Henry said. "She is an inspiration and role model for our students, who are the next generation of fashion designers, and we look forward to honoring her at the 2013 Fashion Show." Miller earned a B.F.A. in apparel design from Rhode Island School of Design and studied at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in Paris, after which she served an apprenticeship with designer Clovis Ruffin. Miller later worked as head designer at P.J. Walsh before starting her eponymous company with Bud Konheim in 1982. The two have remained business partners since then and Konheim will receive a Leader of Innovation Medal as part of the Evening of Innovation program. Over the years, Miller's success has expanded from apparel to wedding collections, home furnishings, fragrances, lingerie, swimwear, handbags and other lifestyle items. She was one of the first high-fashion designers to create collections for mass-market retail, collaborating with jcpenney and Bed, Bath and Beyond. She has presented her designs at New York Fashion Week every year since 1990. Miller's first big hit came from an unlikely source. After opening her first boutique on Madison Avenue in New York, Miller and Konheim considered what to do with an underperforming silk dress with a theater tickets print. The answer: a men's tie, and Miller was able to make 36 of them with the fabric from the dresses—one of which she gave to Konheim as a present. The Spirit of Design Award is presented annually at the Philadelphia University Fashion Show to a prominent and influential designer. This prestigious award, first given in 2002 to renowned designer Geoffrey Beene , is presented to those who have made outstanding contributions to design and the fashion industry and who have served as inspirations to fashion design students and young designers. Phangtasia

THE PERFECT OUTFIT FOR YOUR JOB

Thinking about what to wear to work can feel like a job itself. To help, we've combed the web and put together these spot-on combinations for your work, from lawyer to flower shop owner.

THE FINANCIAL ANALYST

Sharp tailoring in classic black and white shows you mean business, while feminine accessories remind people that you aren't a member of the boy's club.

 Blazer, Earrings, Cropped Stretch-Cotton Pants,Cotton Poplin Blouse, Tote, Ring, Pumps.

THE PUBLICIST

When a 9-to-5 includes mingling with chic clients, it's important to look professional, but trendy. Pick one boldly printed piece and anchor it with more muted accessories.

THE CHEF

For a profession that requires constantly being on your feet, comfort is key. Cropped pants will help you stay cool in the kitchen, and flats are a no-brainer (especially a pair with sneaker technology). Add some spice with a pair of sparkling studs.

THE DESIGNER

Various prints and fabrics are sure to inspire, while two bags ensure that sketchbook, iPad, and personal pieces stay organized.

THE LAWYER

Build your own suit out of polished separates for a style that's fresh, but still serious enough for the courtroom.  Pass on loud accessories, opting for souped up basics like double-strap Mary Janes and rose gold earrings.

That's it for today, more details coming for "The boutique owner, The Nanny, The music exec, The therapist etc"  in our next edition of "Perfect Outfit For Your Job"

Phangtasia

FALL 2013 READY-TO-WEAR;  Miu Miu

There has been a great deal of soul-searching and introspection going on by certain designers during these collections. In France, for one, it seems that they have been asking themselves, What constitutes Paris Fashion, after all? For them, the answer is not marketing, a sole interest in profit margins, or the number of likes on Facebook, but a sense of daring, freedom, skill, and fun that quite simply connects with people who would like to buy and wear their clothes. Strangely, many of these designers are not French, yet they are intimately linked to fashion in Paris and what it symbolizes. And it was up to an Italian, Miuccia Prada, to bring Paris fashion week to a close with a Miu Miu show that was a paean to all of those things, but mainly to the notion of the freedom and fun of French Fashion with a capital F. 

She presented once more at the Palais d'Iena, but the venue had been altered again by Rem Koolhaas' OMA—the people behind the Prada set pieces. Slicing the show space in half, raising the floor and lowering the ceiling with industrial grid-like grates—this intervention in the building had an idea of "cutting through the past," as the designer explained afterward. As the lights were switched off and strip lights flickered on, the Eurythmics' "This City Never Sleeps" was played, and with its continual rumbling of subway trains, the show began. 

A polka-dotted neckerchief, a jacket with a double sailor collar—one in navy wool under one in black astrakhan—with a calf-skimming skirt, stripy stockings and telltale shoes, all was at once old and new. That tailored hourglass shape hinted at the belle epoque, the end of the nineteenth century, or maybe the end of the twentieth, in its cartoony intent. As the looks continued—those sailor collars, the building of stripes and the spots, the flashing of the tops of stockings, the inclusion of sportswear and those continuous, sinuous lines and lengths—it appeared this was a reimagined Gigi for today, and also one that reminded you of yesterday. "Those stripy stockings have different associations," said Prada. "From prostitute to schoolgirl," she laughed. 

They also hinted at the last time French fashion felt truly free, fun, and full of life: when Mr. Gaultier ruled in the late eighties and the beginning of the nineties—of the twentieth century this time. 

Yet this was most definitely Miuccia Prada's contemporary view. "I had no time to think about this collection," stated the designer simply after the show. "I worked on instinct. I had kept the idea of taffeta back from Prada—we started with the fabrics here—it had reminded me of Isabelle Adjani in Subway. I wanted the collection to have the feel of something sport, industrial, contemporary, tough. And that polka-dot scarf was the start of Frenchness, frivolity; the starting from sport toward a more feminine feel." 

In many ways, this collection could be simply read as the pleasure of pink and the joy of polka dots—the designer admitted she gets somewhat instinctively drawn to them over and over again. Yet the very joie de vivre of these clothes felt like a comment on what has gone on this season. To believe instinctively in what you are doing, and to engage with people on that level, means that business and fashion are not incompatible. 

"If you are in sync and in the right time, try to sell; it means people like what you are doing," said Prada. "If you want to be an artist, compete with artists. You are not completely free. I struggle for freedom, for understanding, to find the places in between." 

Then again, Miuccia Prada is in charge of her own history. Miu Miu is unsaddled by the weight of somebody else's past, and with her own nickname no less. And just as she did last season, she sets her own agenda that others follow. The merry-go-round of house politics that has gone on in Paris over the last few months is avoided when designers are in charge of their own destinies. To paraphrase the noted frock fancier Karl Marx, the critics have only interpreted the fashion world in various ways this season. The point, however, is to change it. That's what Miuccia Prada does. It is what the other great designers should aim for, too.

Phangtasia

Capili debuts trendy animal prints line at LA Fashion Week

Karen Capili, one of a new generation of Filipino designers based on the West Coast, this week debuted her Fall 2013 line of ready-to-wear, as well as several new outwear pieces and accessories. Capili’s Fall 2013 collection is reminiscent of her usual look, however features electric pleats, two-toned metallic lace, skater dresses, soft-look chiffon and fitted and flowing silhouettes to create a contemporary, youthful look that is eclectic and unique in its style. The outerwear collection will showcase both short and full-length bodies, with closed and open silhouettes. The designs feature a combination of fur (mink, rabbit, rex, raccoon, lamb and ostrich), that are intricately combined with chiffon and leather trims. Fun and trendy animal skin and prints continue to be the inspiration for the outerwear that includes capes, vests, jackets and coats. Capili has added vests as well, with both sheared and full skin in two-tone using fox, rabbit and raccoon. Capili’s new line of accessories includes scarves and hats in solids and two-tones, with most pieces made using fur. Capili’s signature look of bright vivid colors from the 1980s combined with Victorian-era designs is carried-over into her fall collection to create a style that reflect divergent time periods yet create a look that is bold and dramatic, while still classic and formal. “Fall 2013 is going to be about being unique and eclectic,” said Capili. “I’ve tried to bring a distinctive twist to my usual inspirations to create a line that will let women expand their comfort zone just a bit while not compromising their own unique style.” Karen Capili is one of a new generation of fashion designers who combines originality and imagination to create a line of couture and ready-to-wear for young, contemporary women. Born in Manila, Philippines, Capili came to the United States to work with both manufacturers and retailers. In 2010, Capili focused her energies on creating her own line of apparel and quickly established herself as a force on the West Coast fashion scene. Capili’s designs are a clear reflection of an evolving artist who is fascinated by fashion, multiculturalism, bold colors, divergent influences and pride for her native Pacific Island homeland. Courtsey: Phangtasia

Celebrity Style Dos & Don'ts

Gwen Stefani on the street in Los Angeles

We DON'T think we've ever seen Ms Stefani not working a fabulous off-duty look. A tailored blazer and peep toe boots smarten up Gwen's baggy black trousers - and we can't get enough of her impressive sunglass collection. 

7 Secrets to Dealing with Annoying People

Yeah, Yeah, I admit, av been a little on the defensive lately, but i swear it's really not my fault, i cant seem to stop noticing the outrageous number of annoying people we seem to have in Nigeria at the moment. So I decided to 'write' an article about how to deal with people like that.

1. Confront them.     Not neccessirily like that though, but Don't be afraid to approach people you've been avoiding. Most of the time, resolution is only a conversation 

2. Collect your thoughts.  Before any big conversation, take a walk or a few deep breaths. That can help you avoid attacking or insulting the other person

3. Start with a question.  Ask if he has the time and inclination to talk about the issue. If the answer is no, wait for another opportunity. If he says yes, start by expressing how much you value your relationship with him.

4. Speak carefully.  Remind yourself to keep the criticisms to a minimum. Imagine the conversation going well and leading to a better understanding of each other.

5. Give your full attention.  If you ask her open-ended questions, she'll feel heard and be more inclined to consider what you have to say. It's also crucial to allow time for her to respond to what you've said, and to speak without interruption.

6. Admit mistakes.  Acknowledge what you may have done that was hurtful, and let grudges go.

7. Accept the outcome. Sometimes a resolution isn't possible. Acknowledge to yourself that you tried; everything else is out of your control.

I think i've done a little to help!

Thanks! 

Who Else But: LORLUH

  

Iyanya's album launch: Best dressed and the Horribly dressed!

Am in a terrible mood today, simply because my favorite team lost yesterday, I get on the internet looking for some sort of happiness only to see that while some made a lotta fashion sense, the rest of our 'beloved' Nigerians apparently disposed of their's when they attended Iyanya's album launch,. See for yourself 

I have a thing for the L.B.D concept. It is always perfect! Check out the matching bag and wristwatch!!!

This works for me tho!

I keep wondering, does BankyW have to advertise Samsung everywhere? And please loose the whatever on your neck

Simple and classy!

This is not really working for me, but amma let you guys decide

A plain black Tee shirt would have worked better for me

O.A.P Toolz always finds a way to wear what not only emphasizes on her curves, but is also in the good books of fashion

This rocks girl!!!!!!!!!

Here we go!Another person without a dressing mirror or good friends!

Really????? ohhhhh i  get it, the shoes and hat match! WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You'v got to be kidding me!!!!!!! he was obviously going to the beach and then took a wrong turn.

All i can do is laugh right now

So the dude in this picture is on check with his outfit. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for his date tho. She did a 'good' job with the makeup, but am still trying to find out why the her shoes are blue

I won't even comment on this!

Who let her in??

For Real?????

And Skales continues with his streak of stupid dressing

So here we it is. The best and the Horribly dressed of the week. Come to think of it, I actually feel Better! Am out guys!!!

Who Else but : LORLUH

Missed the catwalk shows? We've rounded up the 10 best & biggest trends for spring

This is to present you the fashionable pleasure involved in strutting the runway. If you have been busy and fixed up that you missed those catwalk shows you really love to watch, catch up the vibe right here....  Enjoy fashion at your convenience.





























More pleasurable designs will come your way in the next edition of "Miss The Catwalk Shows" enough to spark up your fashionable mind ;)


By: Phangtasia