If You're Reading This Oluchi...

Around five months ago Oluchi one of the world’s leading supermodels launched Africa’s Next Top Model, OH! What a moment that was, then around three months ago Oluchi was out and about in a few countries in Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Angola, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Mozambique) looking for who would eventually earn the title of Africa's Top Model.

Usually as we've seen from America’s Next Top Model and other Top Model shows, they film for a few months, produce the show and then air it for all of us to see. After three months now the suspense is starting to get the best of us, starting to itch our fierce nerves especially that we heard that auditions in South Africa had been a complete mess, nonprofessional and quite some ridiculous reactions to rejections, and you know me(I LOVE ME SOME DRAMA TV). As we all wait for some drama TV let me catch you up on what the social network streets have been saying; before auditions started it was announced that all shapes and sizes were allowed to participate. After auditions in Lagos and SA people were enraged at the auditions blaming ANTMAfrica for not keeping to its word and only picking slim and tall girls with low cuts, could this be another “They're playing favorites” kind of show? I hope not.

“Soon” is the only response we have been getting from Oluchi and Africa’s Next Top Model as far as revealing contestants or judges and any further news about the show but “Soon” is just not good enough anymore.

SO... If you’re reading this Oluchi.. I’m a big fan but CATCH US UP on what’s happening, patience is not a quality of ours in this kind of situation ;).. 

MANUELA MODONG FOR MISS WORLD TOP MODEL 2013

As you know, I have been Manuela’s NUMERO UNO fan and have been keeping up with all of her updates and activities at Miss World 2013. Just last weekend Manuela was chosen along with 9 other contestants for the Miss World Top Model 2013. Out of 127 contestants from 127 countries the judges found our African Queen Manuela Miss World South Sudan to be outstanding as they called our country among the top 10.

Manuela wore a tight neck, long train short front gold dress where we must all agree looked like a goddess in, the only question now is who designed that dress? Anyone? Don’t be shy… raise your hands ;)… while we gather up our confidence let’s have another look at the fabulous Manuela in the mystery gown below:

Last year Atong De Mach brought this very same title home, isn’t it only fair that Manuela brings it back to where it belongs? I vote FAIR!

I can’t wait for the winner to be announced on the 28^th of September at the Miss World Finale, both Miss World Top Model and the newly crowned Miss World 2013.  The whole nation is rooting for you Manu, GO GET’EM! 

They Walked that Walk, Now They're Talking That Talk; Naomi & Iman Address Racism on The Runway

Last week supermodels Naomi Campbell and Iman Abdulmajid were on ABC news talking racism on the runway. The supermodels stated that designers would have only one or none black models on the runway and they demand diversity, they find that designers are sending a "powerful negative message by defining beauty as all white in high fashion". The fashion icons didn't just stop there but they called out some of our favorite designers Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and Armani. Funny enough Calvin Klein had 5 black models this very recent New York Fashion week. Anyways, I can't even watch anymore CK or Armani shows without judging for not having black models -__-.. & God bless Naomi and Iman for talking that talk, we've been waiting for someone to address this mess that's happening on runways, now we're looking forward to the next fashion week, how much you wanna bet there will be more black models? :)

Naomi & Iman's interview on AbcNews below: 

Goodbye NewYork, Welcome London Fashion Week!

This is my favorite part of Fashion Weeks, they come one too many. London Fashion Week just started this weekend and already Topshop and House of Holland have us ungrateful and unappreciative of what's in our closet. Topshop presented Topshop Unique for Spring 2014 which is a Bohemian style and wordly prints. The collection's Maxi dresses & the Jumpsuits were my personal favorite & of course the beautiful Chelsea blue colors in most of the designs. 

Topshop's Topshop Unique

On the other hand House of Holland presented Ladylike Tough in their collection, something I think all independent women need in their closet, inspired by Mexico and street style. Some of you my ladies could use this as inspiration -->Become what you wear, become that tough independent woman. 

House of Holland's Ladylike Tough 

DAKS, DAKS DAKS!!! I think the popular English brand spoke through the designs for itself, Fashion week isn't even over yet but Daks is in my Top10! Have a look:

New York Fashion Week: Spring 2014 Collections

As well all know New York Fashion Week was Held a week ago showcasing Spring 2014 collections, sorry for the delay on the post but don't worry, I have it all for you. As we also all noticed David Tlale of South Africa was missing in Zimbabwe Fashion Week and we forgive him because he made us proud at the NYFashionWeek, more importantly for choosing one of the rising supermodels today to showcase one of his designs --> The Face's winner Devyn Abdullah. Nigerian Designer Maki Oh also presented a line where each design represented the many roles of a woman(creativity at its best), Maki Oh gained so much more respect from not just New York Fashion week but the African fashion industry for her creativity. Another stunner at the NYFashionWeek was Congolese Designer Kahindo Mateene presenting Modhanik & this one I need a 2nd and maybe 3rd opinion on, it was my 1st time being introduced to the talented designer & I think... I THINK!!!! ITS LOVE...

Below are my favorite designs from NYFashionWeek & if you'd like to view full collections: visit Mercedes Benz Fashion Week website :- www.mbfashionweek.com

David Tlale 

Maki Oh 

Modhanik (I'm sure its LOVE)!

DKNY  ♥

HALLELUJAH.. Thank you God for Michael Kors

Jason Wu, I think its quite obvious why Jason Wu was one of my favorites,
That +Size model is WERKING ITTT!

& Ralph Lauren had me at Red. 

SPOTTED: Manuela Modong Miss World South Sudan in Indonesia for Miss World 2013

Last year Atong Demach brought back the crown for Miss World Africa, this year we are looking at a bigger crown, Miss World crown maybe Manuela? ; )! 

Manuela's Arrival in Indonesia

Singapore, Indonesia, Bulgaria & Mauela's South Sudan

Manuela Modong from Central Equatoria South Sudan is representing us in Miss World Pageant 2013, a beautiful young smart fierce junubiya young lady that the South Sudanese nation is extremely proud of and is rooting hard for.

As a South Sudanese Woman its quite important for me to keep on building us up, to keep on putting all kinds of spotlight possible on our achievements and our journey, to keep supporting and showing love everyday. That's the kind of person Manuela is and the kind of message she's been spreading & one of the very many reasons why we LOVE HER!

YOU GO GIRL, SHOW THEM THE FIERCE JUNUBIYA IN YOU!!!