Linda is excited... and no I didn't win the lottery...

...I am excited about the kind of music (my kinda music) I am hearing these days and surprisingly I don't have to go digging, some are becoming mainstream. Once in a while I just want to turn on the radio or go into a store and not listen to Rubbish music. As we all know, music gets stuck in your head whether you like it or not.

Raphael Saadiq


So the other day I was in TK Maxx and I was surprised to hear Nneka and I got really excited. Then I turn on the TV and its Raphael Saadiq's Good Man... and good thing Adele is on the radio 24-7 around here so you hear cars blasting 'Rolling in the Deep' or 'Set Fire to Rain'  on their radios...then you get into a local pie shop and that is what you hear. And while Nigerian soul singer, Asa can be heard too internationally in retail stores across the UK, I am happy that music from alternative soul singer Bez is being played on the radio in Nigeria. The first time I heard his song was on the radio and I was like whoa!!! His album 'Super Sun' which have songs that I absolutely love comes out soon, and I will write about it here on this blog.


Aloe Blacc



I like old soul musicians like Otis Redding; my favourite old school artiste of all time. I still listen to his songs and get emotional and always wonder why music is not like that any more. Then I listen to Nina Simone's music and also wonder what happened to people making good music. But if you are like me, you will get excited once more because good music is back!! Songs like Aloe Blacc's 'You make me smile' and 'I need a dollar' are beginning to come into our lives and we don't have to go searching anymore...

Listen to Raphael Sadiq's 'Good Man' below

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Alheri is Liking...SDC Video: 'Dreamer'

So I might be a little stale.. but I came across this video on Uncultured Persons blog and I fell in love with it. I couldn't really find any info about them so here is the little I know:
SDC Show Dem Camp is a group which comprises of the mega-versatile duo of Ghost and Tec. That is all I know for now..lol. Ok below is their video "Dreamer" by SDC featuring M.I and Abasa Asake. This track/video is taken off their forthcoming album "The Dreamer Project."

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Our Debut Collection...

We have always been fascinated by the colourful dressing of the Fulani people. They set their own standards, they push boundaries.

Maali presents ‘The Beyond Fashion' Look book: a ready to wear mens and womens wear (Fulani inspired) collection.

We created what we want to wear, for people like us that are not afraid to take risks, or to mix our clothes (Maali) with vintage/second hand clothing, high street clothes or any other designer brands out there. 

The Men's wear can be worn as separates. The tops can be worn with jeans, while the bottoms can be worn with shirts ranging from t-shirts to a white crisp shirt.

The women's wear reflects the colours of the season and flowery prints which can be worn with or without tights and socks.

A particular theme that runs through the collection, is the broken glass which is synonymous with the Fulani's love for mirrors as well as the bright colourful accessories and make up they use to beautify themselves.

We care so much about seeing our designs on the streets. That is what we hope to achieve. 

We are a street brand for the youth, representing the quirky- eccentric boy or gal who is not afraid to think outside the box, who is not afraid to defy fashion like the Fulani people- because “the truly fashionable are beyond fashion” -Cecil Beaton.

Introducing 'The Beyond Fashion' Look Book

Inspiration: Fulani of Nigeria

Where: Umbrella Studios, Leeds

Photography-Fotofillia 

Make-Up- Ruth

Stylist- Linda

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Christian Louboutin 8 inch heels

These Christian Louboutin’s 8-inch stilettos was designed to raise money for the English National Ballet. The shoe is made with silk and Swarovski crystals.



No words from me on this one... Happy Sunday!

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Kanye West/Maali...Fashion Mirrors

Loving this picture of Kanye West's outfit, saw it on the Sartorialist and nicked it. The outfit in this picture looks like the outfit from the last blog post of our Fulani inspired style...


Picture from 'The Sartorialist'

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Teaser: A Photo From Our Look Book.....

......More pics coming soon....

From 'The Beyond Fashion...' Fulani Inspired Look Book.

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Designers we like... Manish Arora

Manish Arora is an Indian fashion designer based in New Delhi, and is the creative director of the womenswear collection of the French fashion house Paco Rabanne. 

Born and brought up in Bombay, (now Mumbai), Manish was studying Commerce, when he decided to change his career path, and applied for National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi and graduated in 1994, after winning the Best Student Award

Manish Arora is regarded by many as "the John Galliano of India", Manish is an alumnus of National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi; he started his eponymous label in 1997, and today he is known for a rich palette of psychedelic colours and kitsch motifs, in garments that combine traditional Indian crafts like embroidery, appliqué and beading with Western silhouettes. His label is available in 84 stores worldwide, and for the last five years he has collaborated with sportswear giant Reebok to produce the successful 'Fish Fry' line.

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