Jewel by Lisa, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Duchess & Sunny Rose In Our Visions of Paradise Editorial

2011 was a good year for us here at Onobello.com, more like a learning curve in the business. Running an online or even a print magazine is not a joke, a lot of hard work is required and the key to excel at this is having a huge amount of resilience and enjoying what we do regardless of the interim absence of making money. This applies to any profession you find yourself in, once you enjoy whatever it is that you do then you stop seeing it as a job or chore but as part of your life and who you are. Once you start believing and thinking out of the box then will you excel with flying colours. Afterall, anything good in life never comes easy.

Fast forward to 2012, which we believe will be a better year for all of us economically, spiritually and in the different aspects of our lives, so why not start it on a fabulous note by highlighting one important fashion trend for the year 2012.

With the New Year in full swing we forecast that it will be one for prints and patterns. So fashionistas everywhere, it’s time to double up on loud patterns, giant florals and eclectic blend of native influences for an instant fashion refresh.

This editorial takes you on a trip around the world as designers plunder far-flug destinations for inspirations. We’ve picked exotic pieces from Jewel by Lisa, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Duchess Nigeria and Sunny Rose as inspirations for you. All pieces are modelled by Alexandra Nwokedi, the winner Face of Sleek Nigeria 2011.

One amazing type of print is never enough, here’s encouraging you to dig in, and remember its beautiful to mix-match prints!

Print & lace mix swimsuit by Jewel by Lisa
White bangle with multi- coloured studs by Kenneth Jay Lane from Duchess Nigeria
Black leather hand band with gold studs from Duchess

Ann-Marie long print dress with chiffon sleeves with leather and sequin embellishment details by Sunny Rose
Thin gold chain belt by Marc Jacobs (stylist own)
Blue diamante by Cesare Paciotti from Duchess Nigeria

Rossa animal print chiffon top by Sunny Rose
Whisper colourful silk print wide leg trousers by Sunny Rose
Tan silk and snakeskin mix handbag with tassels by Sunny Rose
Pigalle glittered pumps by Christian Louboutin (stylist own)

Sleeveless chiffon & Ankara mix embellished tunic dress worn as a top by Jewel by Lisa
Silk print pleated short skirt by Jewel by Lisa
Multi- colour beaded purse by Jewel by Lisa
Thin leopard print belt by Zara (stylist own)
Leopard print shoes by Miu Miu (stylist own)

Sleeveless chiffon & Ankara mix embellished tunic dress worn as a top by Jewel by Lisa
Silk print pleated short skirt by Jewel by Lisa
Multi- colour beaded purse by Jewel by Lisa
Thin leopard print belt by Zara (stylist own)
Leopard print shoes by Miu Miu (stylist own)

Butterfly print skirt worn as a dress by Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
Long gold chain necklace from Duchess Nigeria
Gold and green chandelier earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane (stylist own)
Gotel tan diamante slippers by Baldini from Duchess Nigeria

Brown print dress with embellished neck detail by Chetta B from Duchess Nigeria
Thin gold spiral belt by Zara (stylist own)
Red sandals with corsage detail by Marc Jacobs from Duchess Nigeria

Credits
Creatively Directed & Styled by OnoBello.com
Model: Alexandra Nwokedi - Winner Face Of Sleek Nigeria 2011
Hair & Makeup: Jide using Sleek Products
Photographer: Moussa Moussa
Wardrobe Assistant: Adim Nwanneka Chioma


Stockists

Jewel by Lisa
Address:  Studio 11. 11 Ribadu Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
Website: www.jewelbylisa.com
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Mobile:080650333369

Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
Flagship Boutique
Address: 1B Lanre Da Silva Close Off Hannat Balogun Dolphin Extension Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria
Website: www.lanredasilvaajayi.com
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Mobile: 08023941463

Temple Muse
No 21 Amodu Tijani Street,
Off Sanusi Fafunwa Street
Victoria Island, Lagos

Duchess Nigeria
Address: 93A Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos
Tel: 01271 5147
Mobile: 07025619804

Address: 34D Awolowo Road, S/W Ikoyi, Lagos
Tel: 012707500
Mobile: 07025619805

Address: Plot 284 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tel: 012704700

Address: 7 Onne Road, GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt
Mobile: 07025619808
Website: www.duchessnigeria.com
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Sunny Rose
Website: www.maureenikemsunnyrose.com
Nigeria
Temple Muse
No 21 Amodu Tijani Street,
Off Sanusi Fafunwa Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
www.templemuse.com

Switzerland
Ciolina
Martktgasse 51
CH-3001 Bern
www.ciolina.ch

Gassmann
Poststrasse 5-7
CH-8001 Zurich
www.gassmann-mode.ch

Kohler
Freie strasse 84
CH-4051 Basel
www.kohlermode.ch

 France
Erthee
Grand passage
Rue general Allard
83990 St-Tropez
www.erthee.com

United Kingdom
Couture Lab
37 Davis street
London
www.couturelab.com

UAE
Etoile
Mall of the Emirates
520 Sheikh Zayed road, Dubai
www.etoileboutique.com