Twynkle Loves: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The 30th Afro Hair & Beauty Show 2011

Celebrating it's 30th year of bringing the exciting world of Black hair and beauty to the forefront, the Afro hair and Beauty show was held at Islington's Business Design Centre and brought numerous hair and beauty traders and experts together under one roof. With thousands of customers and attendees over the 2 day show, the event was a great day out.

I attended yesterday and to be honest, having attended the Hair and Beauty show twice in the past, I do feel it was a bit lack lustre for the 30th Anniversary and personally, I prefer the Alexandra Palace venue but besides that, the event did what it was supposed to do and highlight the great hair and beauty industry.

With a hair styling competition, fashion shows, hair demonstrations and beauty bars, there was a lot to see and do. Creative Hair stylist Angela Plummer (http://www.angelaplummer.com/) was in attendance sporting one of her fasinating hair creations along with Newpaper editor Janelle Oswald.

Even Liz McClarnon was there with her pooch Coco-Belle... I'll say no more.

Abigail. xx

Trend Spotter: Vitne & Natalie May

The 30th Afro Hair & Beauty show yesterday gave a great opportunity to witness the parading fashion and for me to do a little trend spotting and I've selected two of my favorites.

Take a look at Vitne and Natalie May.

Vitne, an 18yr Old Londoner, was all about the boho chic influence,

with her great blend of fashion pieces.

Dress: Primark

Maxi Skirt (Worn on top of dress): ASOS

I'm so loving Natalie May's style. A 22 yr old singer from London, whose individual colourful style stood out from the crowd.

Dress: Internacionale

Corsage: Vintage, Camden

Head Wrap: Internacionale

Shoes: Bershka

Vitne & Natalie May, Twynkle salutes you!

Check out Natalie May's music video for her single closer,

Her fashion style even shines through here!

Abigail. xx

Monday, May 30, 2011

The Patent Man!

Man + Croc + Patent = H&M

Friday, May 27, 2011

May Inspirations: Green With...Emerald

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Pick Of The Day: Levi Strauss Sawtooth Shirt

I think it's great when a man can look smooth, smart (well smart casual) and sophisticated without much effort and this Levi Strauss Sawtooth Shirt from West Coast Capital helps him do just that. With simple black jeans, this Short sleeve cotton shirt with embossed stud front fastening, a western style stitch and panel detail and all over bold check print in contrasting colours, gives off real lady killer vibes.

Wear With...

Fred Perry Byron Shoes

West Coast Capital

Abigail. xx

Trend Feature: Per Una Cotton Rich Kickflare Denim Jeans

The flared jeans are a throw back to the classic years whilst giving a current feminine feel.

These Per Una Cotton Rich Kickflare Denim Jeans from Marks and Spencer are a great wardrobe investment.

They are casual kickflare jeans in stretch cotton featuring a plait detail and are great for any casual or dress up session. The fact that they'll always come back in (fashion), means you'll never have to put them out!

Styling Suggestions:

Soviet Straw Trilby Hat - West Coast Capital

10 Hair-Raising Years and counting

Yesterdays evening saw a celebration of success, empowerment, perseverance and passion. Afrotherapy, a growing leader in quality Afro hairdressing and a faith orientated business, now has a decade of success under their wing and to commemorate that achievement, hosted a night of musical performances, hair demonstrations, a fashion show and raffle.

Harriet Doing a colour and cut styling demonstration

We were honoured to be amoungst the guests served a delicate buffet and treated to a spectacular evening. Amoung such guests were Angela Plummer, famous for her intricatley woven fashion pieces made from hair (yes hair!), Top hair brand Mizani representatives and 'Sustainable by Design' Designer Jose Hendo.

With Hair Innovator Angela Plummer

With Afrotherapy's Joseph Cudjoe

With Photographer Jason JPG Grant

With Afrotherapy's Mani

With Up-Cycling Designer Jose Hendo

Designer Jose treated the guests to a mini fashion show displaying her authentic and ingenious way of 'up-cycling' clothing by giving them a new lease of life. Amoungst her creations was a bridal inspired gown structured with mens ties!

Another highlight of the evening was the raffle. With tickets sold at a £1 each, everyone in attendance took the opportunity to raise money for the Tohoku Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, which is also supported by Saxaphonist Yolanda Brown and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

In addition, the raffle also got pulses racing with chances to win great prizes like GHD Hair straighteners, a free Afrotherapy makeover worth £150.00, a pair of tickets to see Yolanda Brown live at Chelsea's 'Under the bridge and top brand hair and beauty products.

Raffle - "It could be you!"

All in all, the night was a success and with the philosophy, 'With God, anything is possible', We know Afrotherapy will have many more to come.

Twynkle Loves. xx

www.afrotherapy.com

www.afrotherapysalon.com

We've got the Victory!

It's a great thing when one comes across statement making accessories. Everywhere you look, there's a piece available that can represent your age, mood, outfit or your message but isn't it great when all that can be found under one brand. The Victory Shop does exactly that, a great go-to for a diverse range of unique jewellery.

We recently met the brains behind the Dalston based boutique, Victoria, who in a refreshingly leveled manner, explained the formula of the jewellery range.

"I create the beaded and more simple pieces while I source the extravagant ones" and extravagant they are! We were in awe of her twisted multi-beaded necklaces and green goddess gemstones.