Fashion Forward Dubai took place at Dubai Design District, shining a spotlight on the region’s fashion designers.

Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East has for the first time extended its support as an exclusive category sponsor of the recently concluded Fashion Forward Dubai, a top fashion event in Dubai, UAE and showcasing the new-series Mercedes-Benz G 500 4x4².

Eyes were firmly fixed on the trend-setting G 500 4x4² model, as it proudly displayed a design that pushes style boundaries to new extremes read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/30/mercedes-benz-sponsorsed-dubai-fashion/

African print short gown also known as Ankara gown is more often wear by women and girls in western culture.

Ankara short gown styles allow you to go beyond the usual and think outside the box! Be creative with inspiration all around you by joining the train and look mind blowing in short gown.

Finding the style you want have been made easy as we bring you the best. We’ve compiled the best looking short gown styles and we are sure that you would surely find what you want. View beautiful styles at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/09/stylish-african-print-short-gown/

Industry leaders, market authority, thought leaders; these are entrepreneurs and leaders in their industries, the respected go-to-authorities in their areas of expertise, they control the conversations in their market because they are seen as an authority leader.

They have no troubles generating traffic/profits, growing their businesses, or leaving a legacy behind their products.

YOU understand the power of being an authority in your industry.

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All of us have unique and beautiful eye shapes. Whether your eyes are narrow, almond, large, round, heavy; soulful, small or inquisitive, eyes shadows can be used to dramatically alter the way they look. Here are some of the tips and tricks to accentuate and alter the shape of your eyes.

To make your eyes look rounder, apply eyes shadows or eyeliner starting at the inner corner of the upper lid and going all round the eye with almost the same thickness. You can do this with the crease line too. Start in the inner corner of the crease and bring it around the outer corner to join the color under the eye.

To elongate your eyes, apply a dark eye shadow or eyeliner in read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/07/tips-tricks-alter-shape-eyes-shadows/

Good brushes will make your eye makeup application swifter and smoother, and are a great investment. Here are some of the types of brushes found useful.
A blusher brush is used to give one sweep of color over your lids(or your cheeks).
A wide eye shadow brush is great for blending color over the entire lid area. Since it is a firm brush, it should not send flaky eye shadows all over your face.
A large eye shadow brush is used to blend or dust eye shadow over continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/07/choose-use-makeup-brushes/

When it comes to Ankara designs, Nigerian women are very choosy and are often lost with what style they actually want their fashion designer to make. Here are some beautiful ankara styles to make with your Ankara fabric. View styles at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/03/beautiful-looks-ankara-styles/

Think of your eyelids as blank canvases ready to be filled with all kinds of color and inspiration. And just as with any type of art, it is a good idea to know the various kinds of materials, eye lids tips and how to apply them before setting to work.

Eye Shadow Base and Cream Concealer are applied to your eyes with a fingertip before eye shadow to even out the skin tone of your lid. They produce more accurate eye shadow colors and give eye makeup better staying power, especially when using iridescent shadows. They also make it easier continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/03/eye-lids-tips-techniques-need-know/

1. Face Moisturizer (Coconut Oil as a Moisturizer)
According to research, coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing and great for a topic dermatitis, many women swear by its use as a nighttime moisturizer for their face, too. Try the double-cleansing method: Simply rub the oil in circular motions all over your face and neck, giving yourself a gentle massage as you go. When you're done, wash off the residue with your favorite cleanser. (If you're adult-acne prone, avoid this technique unless you know your skin tolerates coconut oil.)

2. Hair Repair (Coconut Oil aids Hair Health)
Coconut oil is a creamy solid at room temperature, and turns to liquid when heated to 76°F. While in the shower, melt your coconut oil by running the jar under the warm water. Then, after shampooing, apply a generous amount of the oil to wet strands and twist hair into a bun read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/03/03/amazing-uses-coconut-oil/

While the way we look may be only one part of who we are, it is still a part of us. And feeling that you look your best can be a real confidence booster with some beauty tips below.

Looking your best doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, either. Experts say most of us really only need to pay attention to a few basic beauty secrets - essentials that can help you look and feel great without spending a lot of time or money.

Beauty Tip 1: Never Underestimate the Power of Moisturizer

Whether your skin is dry, normal, or even oily, if you can only afford one skin care product, experts say, your money will be well spent on a good moisturizer.

Sometimes, all you really need is a good moisturizer and read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/27/beauty-tips-secrets-every-woman-know/

Your skin is your biggest defence against the might of the world, and it asks so little of you. All it wants is that you keep it clean, fresh and soothed. Washing, cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising is most of the work, but it isn’t all. You also need natural skin toners (toning).

Toning is what protects you from clogged, oily and unhealthy-looking skin. It is a must-have in every girl’s beauty product cache. Before you rush to the store to buy your supply, let’s first read in detail the benefits of adding a face toner to your skin care routine.

Benefits of Natural Skin Toners

1.To shrink pores
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Eyebrowz Eyebrow Powder is designed to give a rich color payout, this soft, micro fine, powder is water resistant and contains no mineral oil. They look so natural no one will know you have cosmetic on. Part of the secret is in its rich formulation. (There is a lot of color per powder particle). Eyebrowz eyebrow powder also provides a soft finish – perfect for helping the brow remain subtle. Businesses that depend on the quality of their brow cosmetics for their reputation choose these powders.

Types of shades (Eyebrowz Eyebrow Powder)

Blonde

This sand beige powder will darken blonde brows by one to two shades. The result is a very natural and beautiful softly darkened brow. Many women love the ash blonde color they create from this.

Dark Blonde

This is perfect for a wide range of blondes. If you have dirty blonde hair, strawberry blonde hair, or any blonde (other than platinum blonde) this is the shade you want. It has NO hint of warmth, absolutely no red and read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/24/eyebrowz-eyebrow-powder-different-shades/

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, better known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer and actress. She is currently signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing as a songwriter.

Savage signed a recording contract with Mavin Records in 2012. Savage also signed a management and publishing deal with Roc Nation in June 2016, which she later confirmed via Instagram.
She co-wrote the track "Collard Greens & Cornbread" off Fantasia Barrino's Grammy-nominated album, Back to Me. Savage was featured on Solar Plexus, a compilation album released by Mavin Records. Her debut studio album, Once Upon a Time, was released on 3 July 2013. It was supported by the singles "Kele Kele Love", "Love Me (3x)", "Without My Heart", "Ife Wa Gbona", "Folarin", "Olorun Mi" and "Eminado". Savage's second studio album, R.E.D, was released on 19 December 2015. It produced the singles "My Darlin'", "African Waist" and "If I Start To Talk". Savage sings in English continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/24/tiwa-savage-beautiful-ankara-outfits/

Gele, is used as an ornamental head covering or fashion accessory. It is mostly used for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, honourary ceremony and any event associated with tradition. View styles at http://shaakara.com/2017/01/19/gorgeous-gele-styles/

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The national arts theatre which is about a half an hour drive from Lagos Island, is one of the best masterpieces of Nigeria and a major Lagos attractions with an auditorium that has the capacity to seat around 3,000 persons, and a conference hall that can accommodate around 800 people. The hall is equipped with facilities for simultaneous translation of 8 languages.
The building also houses two cinema halls, a restaurant and a bar. The National Arts Theatre

Many bronzer options can be tricky for women with dark skin. Some turn out looking chalky (not good) while others fail to blend properly, resulting in a red or orange-ish finish (also not good).

Many makeup artists are all for using bronzer on dark skin, and when they do it, their subjects turn out looking awesome and ethereal.
Bronzers can be used for a number of things: darkening your foundation that's too light, contouring, and providing an overall nofilter look. But there are approximately a zillion bronzers out read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/15/use-bronzer-dark-skin/

Styling a high waist pencil skirt with the top tucked in is one of the best alternatives you have if you want a simple and stylish outfit that doesn’t look too obvious. Plus, it’s a great choice if you want to enhance your body shape and look taller read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/14/wear-high-waist-pencil-skirt/

Ankara long gown style and design is one of outstanding style of all season both casuals and party, easy to rock wearable style can look beautiful on everyone. Latest Ankara Long Gown Styles can look sexy on tall chic when is fitted and curve well.

As a fashionista you have to explore your awesomeness, don’t be afraid to create your own styles and designs. Wear continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/14/latest-ankara-long-gown-styles-designs/

Freedom park is a good place to visit and you will feel the vibe and heartbeat of Lagos. Freedom Park will transport you to what life was like in Nigeria in the past through theater and drama events, old school live bands, prison setting and on a different day entertain you with where Nigeria is going in the nearest future (dance troupes, workshops and courses, film festivals, ballet, Felabration, art gallery etc).

It is also affordable, fun, possess local history, romantic, and have good scenery with added security, private, dance performances, live music, soccer watching. Freedom Park is an arts read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/14/freedom-park-lagos/

Adele stopped her tribute to George Michael part way through for a do over, but would go on to top all winners with five awards, including Record Of The Year for "Hello" and Album Of The Year for 25 at the 2017 Grammy awards.

David Bowie, who died just days before releasing his album Blackstar on Jan. 8, 2016, won four GRAMMYs, including Best Alternative Music Album. Greg Kurstin, Adele's producer and songwriting partner, also won four, including Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical.

Chance The Rapper earned three GRAMMYs, including Best New Artist. And Tom Elmhirst continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/13/2017-grammy-awards-won/

Targeting and reaching consumers has become increasingly difficult for marketers. There is no end to the proliferation of content, information and entertainment vying for our attention. To make matters worse, the social algorithms that are filtering brand content are more savvy than ever, making organic reach a distance memory.

Conversational technologies, like chatbots by major social and messaging platforms including Facebook Messenger, Google, Microsoft Skype, Salesforce, Slack, Instagram, Nairaland Forum, Twitter DM, WeChat, Kik and Line are been adopted.

Now that billions of people use messaging platforms daily, and are used to engaging with brands on their feeds, these platforms hope that they will enable marketers the ability read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/13/building-online-business/

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held on February 12, 2017. The CBS network will broadcast the show live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The ceremony will recognize the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, which runs from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. The nominations were announced on December 6, 2016.

Adele will be playing live with continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/10/59-annual-grammy-awards-2017/

Ankara also known as African prints fabrics and designs are here to stay and one of the latest trending fabrics for different Ankara styles. These African print fabrics come in different designs, colors, and styles. Some of the most notable fabrics are Ankara, Kente, Kitenge, Dashiki, Aso oke, and Batik.
It is also a very versatile fabric and many items can be made from it such as hats, earrings, blazers, and shoes to name a few. To make ankara read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/09/top-ankara-african-print-blazers/

Skin color is determined by the amount of melanin in the skin. Melanin is a pigment produced by specialized cells called melanocytes. People with dark skin have more melanin and skin lightening product can be used to brighten the skin color.

Changes in skin color will often resolve themselves. For instance, tans fade when the amount of direct exposure to sunlight is reduced. But over time, certain discolorations, such as “age” spots or liver spots, become more or less permanent.

Skin lightening product also known as bleaching creams, skin brightening product read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/09/skin-lightening-product/

1. Tom Ford lipstick in First Time
Tom Ford lipstick, has a beautiful, luxe packaging, texture and quality. It has a new matte colors with perfect pigmentation, hydrating and matte.The peachy pink is perfect for Spring continue reading at http://shaakara.com/2017/01/18/five-favorite-lipstick-shades/

Check out beautiful gowns to wear and feel elegant at http://shaakara.com/2017/01/19/stylish-gowns/

London Fashion Festival which was founded in London in 2012 has grown into something truly unique.
As a result we have expanded to Africa.
Using various events and programmes we have created a platform for existing and emerging creatives to to learn, grow and showcase their talents read more at http://shaakara.com/2017/02/02/london-fashion-festival-lagos-february-17-2017/

The markets are full with a variety of beautiful handbags. Some handbags are in round shape, rectangular, heart and square shape embellished with colorful stones, shiny beads, nice flowers, external and internal pockets. The high quality zips and resizable stripes have made the handbags more luxurious and elegant.

Young girls like to keep a lipstick, mirror and hairbrush in their handbags especially when they go to the party. Similarly every lady carries the important things with her in the handbags like keys, papers, pencils and baby accessories etc. Therefore, it is essential that your bag must be stylish because it shows your status. Furthermore, it is your handbag which makes your personality more charming
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Best African Short Gowns,The Ankara African fabrics are one of the most common materials for clothing in Africa, especially West Africa. They are industrially produced, colorful cotton cloths with batik printing. One feature of these materials is the lack of difference in the color intensity of front and back side. The ankara fabrics can be sorted into categories of quality due to the processes of manufacturing.

The fabrics are sold in 12 yards as full piece or 6 yards as half piece. The colors comply with the local
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