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Nigerians urged to reject PIB for failing to address key issues
Socially relevant and need-meeting organisations in partnership with civil society movements have called on Nigerians to massively reject the long-expected PIB as it has failed to address fundamental issues. Rather the organisations said that the outcome of PIB was mischievous and would compound the problems of the communities, just as it would create another avenue to make the rich even richer while the suffering communities continue to languish in difficulty and poverty. The coalition group said the PIB “failed to properly address the lingering issues of the oil and gas host communities” submitting that the recent position on critical issues is a far cry from the yearnings of oil and gas host communities. “The current version of the Petroleum Industry Bill failed to address community, ec...
If You Like Reformation, Then You’ll Love These 5 Incredibly Chic Boutiques
Reformation‘s aesthetic is romantic and feminine with a vintage touch. Their beautiful editorial photography and classic designs have captured the interest of a whole generation of women, but it’s their commitment to sustainable and ethical manufacturing that keeps us coming back. Since Reformation came on the scene a decade ago, it has become the go-to brand for cool girls everywhere. Celebs like Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Emily Ratajkowski can’t get enough of their timeless pieces. Reformation‘s impact on the industry has not only helped make sustainable fashion sexy, but it’s also inspired an influx of midluxury brands that are founded and run by women. Retailers like Réalisation Par, Rouje, Oresund Iris, and Rat & Boa (to name a few) are catering to a s...
34 White Cotton and Linen Dresses For Frolicking on Warm Summer Days
The little black dress might be the sultry sartorial pick of the evening, but nothing beats a breezy white dress with comfy sandals in the summer with a warm, gentle breeze. While we love summer 2021’s best fashion trends, like sheer printed pieces and head-to-toe pastels, when it comes to summer dresses, we always find a good reason to add a new classic white dress to our collection When we shop for essential wardrobe items that we are going to be wearing on repeat, like a white summer dress, a great pair of jeans, or practical black boots, quality is extremely important. The great thing about shopping for a summer dress is that polyester is not the only affordable option, and there are as many cute cotton and linen dresses from Rejina Pyo, Rixo, and & Other Stories as there are...
Fancy a One-Piece Swimsuit? We Found 13 Sexy Suits to Buy For Your Shot Girl Summer
Pamela Anderson‘s red one-piece swimsuit from Baywatch continues to be the little black dress of swimwear. And while a high-leg swimming costume is a sexy and sophisticated choice for the seaside, we also appreciate that it helps us to feel more body confident after a year of living in elasticised waistbands. For summer 2021, our favourite swimwear brands are sustainably made and independently owned. Kai Collective, launched by British entrepreneur Fisayo Longe and loved by I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel, is creating some of the coolest suits for the summer in the brand’s signature prints. We’re also loving celebrity-favourite brands like Heart of Sun, Frankies Bikinis, and Hunza G that are often worn by Bella Hadid, Naomi Osaka, and Kylie Jenner. For sustainable op...
12 Modern Pearl Necklaces to Buy If You Love Vivienne Westwood’s Iconic ’90s Orb Choker
Pearl is the official stone of the month of June, but that’s not the only reason that summer fancies these classic water gems. Pearl jewellery has long been associated with evening wear and mature women, but since stars like A$AP Rocky, Harry Styles, and Machine Gun Kelly started trading their gold chains for pearl necklaces, the classic jewellery item has gained an edgier, gender-fluid following. Most credit is due to the men stars championing pearls for summer 2021, but it was really the comeback of Vivienne Westwood’s orb logo pearl choker necklace that inspired us to add a piece to our own jewellery collection. Recently worn by Dua Lipa at the 2021 BRIT Awards, while having a massive revival on TikTok, Vivienne Westwood’s Bas Relief Choker necklaces are the perfect co...
Michaela Coel’s Sultry Open-Back Gown at the 2021 BAFTA TV Awards Completely Destroyed Us
We’re all rooting for Michaela Coel at the 2021 BAFTA Television Awards. The I May Destroy You actor and creator was nominated for two BAFTAs in the categories of leading actress and best mini-series. Michaela arrived on the red carpet already looking like a winner in a custom black gown by one of London’s most exciting emerging designers, Maximilian. Michaela’s custom black Highway gown by Maximilian was inspired by the designer’s spring/summer 2021 collection. The elegantly sexy, floor-length dress featured contrasting red sleeves and two statement cutout panels on the back. She completed the look with layers of chunky gold necklaces, black nail polish, and slicked-back hair cut into a blunt, medium bob. For accessories, Michaela chose simple, black satin heeled s...
Michaela Coel’s Sultry Open-Back Gown at the BAFTA TV Awards Completely Destroyed Us
We’re all rooting for Michaela Coel at the 2021 BAFTA Television Awards. The I May Destroy You actor and creator was nominated for two BAFTAs in the categories of leading actress and best miniseries. Michaela arrived on the red carpet already looking like a winner in a custom black gown by one of London’s most exciting emerging designers, Maximilian. Michaela’s custom black Highway gown by Maximilian was inspired by the designer’s spring/summer 2021 collection. The elegantly sexy, floor-length dress featured contrasting red sleeves and two statement cutout panels on the back. She completed the look with layers of chunky gold necklaces, black nail polish, and slicked-back hair cut into a blunt, medium bob. For accessories, Michaela chose simple, black satin heeled sa...
Nigerian government approves N9.2 billion premium for civil servants’ life insurance
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N9.2billion as premium to insurance companies that will manage the group life insurance for federal civil servants in the country. Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday. He said: “On behalf of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, I will like to report that council today approved the award of contract for the appointment of insurance companies for group life assurance for federal government employees, public servants, para-military and the intelligence community for the year 2021-2022 in the sum of N9, 248. 995, 907. “This premium is for a perio...
I Dressed Like Rachel Green From Friends For a Week and Learnt a Few Things About ’90s Style
Costume design is this really interesting area where fashion and entertainment meet. Series like Gossip Girl and The Handmaid’s Tale, and films like Clueless and The Devil Wears Prada, have had a major impact on how we dress. We’d love to credit Blair Waldorf for the recent revival of headbands. And if it weren’t for Miranda Priestly, would we ever know the difference between turquoise and cerulean blue? Fashion’s dynamic relationship with pop culture is undeniable. For the past couple years, we’ve experienced a very nostalgic ’90s style renaissance. Even icons of the era, like Keanu Reeves and Celine Dion, are getting in on the action. So, we decided to try out Rachel Green’s great style from one of the decade’s most defining series, Friends...
Poster Girl Is the Bodacious Fashion Brand Loved by Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, and Bimini Bon Boulash
Poster Girl founders Natasha Somerville and Francesca Capper (Daniel Sachon) Are you familiar with Poster Girl? The London-based online boutique founded by Francesca Capper and Natasha Somerville is creating the hottest dresses of summer 2021. We first fell in love with Poster Girl’s skintight signature dresses after Rowan Blanchard shared a photo on Instagram wearing the brand’s Charlotte dress in autumn 2020. But with nowhere to go at the time, it wasn’t until spring 2021 that stars like Dua Lipa, Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Doja Cat started to catch on to the brand’s “bold and bodacious” designs. With Poster Girl set to be one of the It brands of summer 2021, we spoke to the designers about how a pair of red stilettos decided their friendship, the...
5 Summer Dress Trends We Keep Adding to Our Shopping Baskets
Now that our social calendars have officially reopened, we are using every outing as an opportunity to wear our favourite summer dresses inspired by the best fashion trends of 2021: shirt dresses, gingham checks, wavy prints, sheer fabrics, and calming lilac. Shirt dresses became a summer sensation after With Jéan debuted its bestselling Andy Dress in the colour forest green. Soon after, Lori Harvey was spotted wearing the coveted summer item on Instagram, and the ruched shirt dress experienced a boost in popularity thanks to the buzz around Harvey’s new relationship with Michael B Jordan. Replicas of the With Jéan dress can be spotted all over our favourite high street retailers’ online shops, and we aren’t ashamed to say we’d love to add one to our collection as w...
27 White Cotton Dresses For Frolicking on Warm Summer Days
The little black dress might be the sultry sartorial pick of the evening, but nothing beats a breezy white dress in the summer with comfy sandals and a warm, gentle breeze. While we love summer 2021’s best fashion trends, like sheer printed pieces, and head-to-toe pastels, when it comes to summer dresses, we always find a good reason to add a new, classic white dress to our collection When we shop for essential wardrobe items that we are going to be wearing on repeat, like a white summer dress, a great pair of jeans, or practical black boots, quality is extremely important. The great thing about shopping for a summer dress is that polyester is not the only affordable option, and there are as many cute cotton and linen dresses from Rejina Pyo, RIXO, and & Other Stories as there ar...
