Talking about Expensive Brassieres

There was this very nice looking bra set on a page of my February issue of Harper's Bazaar: the one with model Darla on the cover. Loved it. Very unique. So, out of curiosity, I went online to see what kinds of stuff the maker carries. Repeating the same things gets boring. Everyone is used to Vicky's Secret. So, something new shouldn't hurt, right? Well, let's just say it depends on your definition of hurt.

Lingerie maker is La Perla. Check out the site. The prices bite. I mean they sting, but they just may be worth it. Up to you. Let me know your thoughts. A few photos and prices below from the site. (I only put up the least seductive photos.)

Bustier, $1664.00

Bras Bandeau $603.00

Emerald snake triangular bra $234.00

Java dancer underwire bra, $248.00

Elie, Now Zuhair

I thought it was bridal collection season., but it's actually Paris's Haute Couture shows season. I should probably know these things but for now, I don't. Yesterday, I wrote about Elie Saab's collection. Today, it's dear Zuhair Murad. Like Elie, Zuhair went with princess/goddess feel for his models. Here are some of my favorite dresses from the collection. Bella Naija (BN) Bridal got them from Style.com and I in turn, got them from BN Bridal. Enjoy.

Total bridal dress (BN)

Looks like a lovely bird chilling by a pond (BN)

The cut, colors and the inner lace caught my eye. (BN)

J'adore!

I admit I am as inspired by the legs as I am by the outfit. Need to hit the gym!

Welcome to fashion!

And peplum is not yet dead.

See others here.

Elie Saab's 2014 HOT and TRES Feminine Bridal Collection: Spring/Summer

This has to be the best month of fashion in the past five years or something!!!! I opened my February issue of Elle magazine a few days ago and could hardly put it down. It wasn't anything about the stories, though Elle has some pretty good articles. It was strictly about the styles and fashions in there. Stunned! I saw styles that made me remember why the brand name designers became brand name. I mean Celine, Louis V., Bottega Venneta, Balmain, to name a few. AMAZING styles. This had me longing for my Harper's Bazaar issue.

Then I see Elie Saab's recent bridal collection today. I was swooning over his designs in August, I believe. I love his textures and the femininity of his collection. They make you want to reach out and touch his clothing. I loved just about every dress in his collection. I would be tempted to have one for my big day whenever it comes. Some might call them simple, but not to me... definitely not to me. It's style I love... as I see it. The pictures are from Bella Naija (BN) Bridal, which got the photos from style.com.

I usually don't do ball gowns but I'm making an exception. (BN).

This makes me think Grecian for some reason (from BN).

On a more chunky hipped person, this would be divine, minus the sheerness. (BN)

This cries "angel" and "innocence" to me.

I know I know. I'm weird but I love it. (BN)

(Sigh): The color though... Love it! (BN)

 

 

 

Oh My Goodness... but Toke's Wedding Dress Though

My mouth was wide open when I read on BellaNaija... no, it was Linda Ikeji's blog, that Toke Makinwa had gotten married to her longtime lover Maje Ayida. I'm not much for gossip or anything but Toke is a public figure. Her relationship has also been in the limelight and just a few months ago, she and Maje had just about said they were done with each other.

Fast-forward three months and they are married. I daresay they'll be happily married. When you've gone through SOOOOOOOO many trials as a single couple, I think you are ready to go through just about anything in marriage. Marriage is no bed of roses but it's a very intimate and amazing journey when you walk it with the right person. I wish Toke the very very very best. (See me talking like I know her.)

Anyway, why you came to this page... do I or I do not like Toke's dress? Drum roll, please. I absolutely love it. I love it. I love it. I love it. I have a taste for vintage and LACE. Oh my goodness, lace. I don't think I have ever seen a dress like hers before. I know she's saying it's a registry wedding and dress and all. But I am scared (in a good way) that her church wedding dress will likely knock me off my chair. As she shared with Bella Naija (BN), please find some photos of the dress here. Love it!!!!

Toke in her dress (BN)

Toks and her "alluring" dress (BN)

And the back.. OMG don't you just love it?? (BN)

Ladies of Africa on Africa Magic's 10 Year Anniversary Red Carpet

All the big names were in attendance at Africa Magic's recent celebration of 10 years on screen. Africa Magic is definitely one of the most watched channels with several Nigerian movies (especially) on, back to back to back.

Our celebrities looked stunning. Here are some photos from Bella Naija (BN).

Osas Ighadaro (Photo Credit: BN)

The very lovely pregnant Dakore Akande (BN)

Eku Edewor (BN)

Toke Makinwa looking regal (BN)

Sika Okei in lovely print (BN)