It's the Breast Cancer Awareness Week....Let's go Pink

Hello Ladies,

It's the breast cancer awareness week again, and Tolu Makeovers is joining all other internet users to go pink for October in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer. This cancer is killing a lot of women out there and most do not even know they need to check themselves or go for a proper screening. So the little I could do on my part is to join in spreading the word about breast cancer.

Tolu Makeovers is glad to give free pink eye makeovers to everyone willing to join in this campaign. So if you are around the Ikeja City Mall during this awareness period, you can holla for your pink makeover in support of the campaign.

So ladies, lets check those boobies before they wreck us.........and spread the word.

Kissess**************

Makeup Gist

Makeup Artist Adekemi Imevbore-Uwaga Bags the Beauty Icon Award at the 2013 BEFFTAs UK

Veteran Nigerian born UK-based makeup artist Adekemi Imevbore-Uwaga has been officially announced as the winner of the Beauty Icon Award for the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts Awards UK 2013.

Kemi has been in the business of fashion & beauty for over 10 years with an impressive list of clients. She created her makeup brand KemiKings Makeup in 2002 under which she has a makeup line, teaches free classes for the less privileged and upcoming artists and supports the breast cancer foundation through the Path To Possibilities charity of the Look Good Feel Better organisation.

On receiving the BEFFTA award Kemi said “This definitely counts as one of the best things to happen to me. A recognition of this magnitude came as a surprise and I truly appreciate. Special dedication of the award to my husband, my rock and strength, my children, friends, family, colleagues and my clients.”

The celebrity makeup artist will pick up her award in London at the 5th annual BEFFTA UK anniversary celebration on Friday 25th October 2013 in the presence of an international audience and several stars from entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts in Europe, Africa, US and Asia.

Maybelline New York Opens 1st Cosmetics Store In Lagos Nigeria

Popular American cosmetic brand Maybelline formally launch it's brand on Friday 18th October 2013 at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi Lagos with fashion and beauty industry insiders and celebrities in attendance.

On top of that, the brand is the official make-up sponsor of the Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2013 taking place from Wednesday 23rd – Saturday 26th October 2013.

Maybelline will partner with the legendary MUA Bimpe Onakoya as make up artistic director for the Fashion Week and together bring the most artistic, up-to-the minute looks to the runway shows.

Steps to Creating the Perfect Eyeliner Flick...

A lot of us ladies, find achieving the eyeliner flick a bit challenging, we believe it can only be achieved by makeup artists. But the reality of it is, it can be done, however, if you know some handy tricks. So try these eyeliner flick tips for a fabulous look.....

The Steps...

1. Apply the liner with a steady hand. If your hand tends to be a bit wobbly when putting on makeup, then try lean your elbow on a table. This makes application a lot easier and reduces the chances of having to wipe off your liner and start again...(which can be very annoying)
2. Switch to liquid or Gel liners, they are smoother than pencils and don't drag on your eyes when applying and they make the flick easier to do...
3. Mark the point on the outside edge of your eye where you want your flick to end. Make sure that the point is slightly up from the corner of your eye. Repeat this on the other eye so they both have even lengths.
4. Draw a thin line from the center of your upper lashline to the outer corner, curving it upward at the end toward your temple. Repeat with a line directly above, then fill in any gaps between the two lines. 
   
5. Start light. Don't try to draw in a thick line, as the chances are high that it'll end up going wrong. It's better to start by drawing thinner lines, as you can always add more depth.
6. However careful you are, there are times when your flick goes wrong. Always have cotton swabs(it allows you to remove tiny areas rather than the whole liner) and eye makeup remover handy, so that you can fix any mistakes. 

So let's give it a try, and see if we are able to achieve this. And if we somehow couldn't, then feel free to call on me to come help out at a small token...*winks*. Hope you guys like the new look of my blog? I have been getting reviews asking me to change the outlook for awhile now, and I have been a bit reluctant, but I finally have yielded, so I hope you guys like it. I might still go back to my former outlook, but enjoy this. 

Source: allwomenstalk.com

My 6 Steps to the Perfect Smokey Eye Look

Hi everyone,

Smokey eye makeup is a very common look you find on a lot of fashion magazine pages and I will say because it's a sexy, bold and sophisticated look to wear. So for that bold smokey eye look, try this 6 easy steps:

1. Prep your eyelid with an eyeshadow base or primer, so the makeup can last longer and prevent the shadow from melting into the eyelid crease.
2. Apply a shimmery color of shadow into the inner corner of the eyes as I did in the picture above. Just a little something to make your eyes pop abit. 
3. Brush on a dark color shadow (could be blue or black or even a mixture of any dark color) intensely on the lash line and blend towards the brow bone.
   
4. The secret is blending- so be sure to blend in the colors to avoid any harsh lines.
5. Apply two coats of mascara on both the upper and lower lashes and remember to highlight your brow bone.
6. Double check to make sure your eyes match and clean up any shadow that has fallen below the eye.

Note...Remember to keeps the lips nude or with light color as possible.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Eye Primer
• Eyeshadow (1 light and 1 dark)
• Eyeliner
• Mascara
• And ofcourse makeup brushes

And there you have it. So lets play a little game, send me pictures of what you were able to re-create to my mail box -tolulove2001@yahoo.com and you get a discount in the upcoming makeup training in October. Send your pictures before the 4th of October with your name and phone number detailed.

Training!! Training!! Training!!

Hi everyone,

For workers/people unable to attend the week day session, there will be another session from 11th - 13th October to accommodate you...So book your space now. It promises to be fun.

Ikeja City Mall & Drimcruz Entertainment Presents the Second Edition of the IKEJA CITY MALL FASHION AND MUSIC SHOW.

IKEJA CITY MALL HITS THE RUNWAY

Where else but in Ikeja City Mall would you find a shopping mall alive with musical performances and electrifying runway exhibitions. The ICM in collaboration with Drimcruz entertainment Ltd, presents the second edition of the IKEJA CITY MALL FASHION AND MUSIC SHOW. It’s an event with unmatched glitz and glamour, designed to bring together the best of youthful celebrities, models and artistes to entertain guests at the shopping mall.

Put together by DRIMCRUZ ENTERTAINMENT LTD, the fastest growing Entertainment Company in Nigeria, this show which will happen in-mall is the brainchild of Nigeria’s top model Adedamola-cruz Adebowale assisted by Lola lawal .

The Ikeja City Mall fashion and music show promises to give you the best of fashion display, light and music performances from your favourite models, music artiste’s and comedians. Hugely anticipated through this event is customer patronage and delight especially amongst teenagers.

Activities will include electrifying catwalk by top models, music performances by top celebrities, comedy, dance, raffle draws, special sales/auctions and celebrity guest appearances.

The event will also host internationally renowned models, Ken Okoli (Mr Nigeria 2010) Adedamola Cruz (best model of the world Africa 2011) Victor Kwen, Francis Chinko, Kelvin Godson, Michelle Udoka(Miss Global Nigeria 2013) Micus Pius (Mr Universe Nigeria 2013) to mention a few. Also featuring are guest designers YOMI CASUAL, MON-AMI, SIGNATURE BY ANIFERAZ and J-REASON. They will be showcasing their outfits alongside 15 other fashion stores in the mall.

Styling will be done by KELU of K.I.C and stage light and sound will be supplied by STS, a leading company in events resources, equipment and logistics.

The host of the evening is the prolific Soundcity presenter, S.DOT.

Young and ground-breaking musical talents such as AYOOLA, winner Project Fame 2012, T-songz, Korede Bello, I-rap, Mykey o, Karate kid, El-phlex donna diva, wale waves amongst others will rock the show!

And special guest appearance of top nollywood stars and the big brother chase representative MELVIN ODUAH AND BEVERLY ADA OSU

Participating stores include: US POLO, ADIDAS, DAVIVA, WOOLWORTHS, FOSCHINI, MARKHAM, LEVIS, NIKE, UINTED COLOUR OF BENETTON and TWICE AS NICE

The event date is 13th September 2013 at the ICM located at Obafemi Awolowo Road, Alausa, Ikeja. Red carpet starts at 3pm and the show opens at 4pm and it is absolute FREE.

For more information visit the ICM Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/ikejacitymall and Twitter @ikejacitymall @drimcruzent @dmolacruz and like our fan page on facebook http://www.facebook.com/drimcruzent

FOR SPONSORSHIP AND ENQUIRES CALL ADEDAMOLA ON 08089722852 AND LOLA ON 08094406542

So, why not come and enjoy the best of fashion and music at Ikeja City Mall!

My Interview With 9jafrikfashion Blog

Hey everyone,

So I was recently requested to grant an interview on an interesting blog. And here is the link to the blog, please feel free to leave your comments.....


http://9jafrikfashion.blogspot.com/2013/09/meet-tolu-ceo-tolu-makeovers.html