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This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Scents and moods, Dior catches several birds with one stone, RIP Mary Quant, February 1930 –April 2023 -93), Acetaldehyde.
Scents and moods
Our sense of smell is the strongest of the five senses, (some now say we have more than 5 senses) and also the one most tied to memory and emotion. 75% of all emotions generated every day are due to smell. Scent affects mood, concentration, memory recall, and emotion. Research shows there is a 40% improvement in mood after being exposed to pleasant scents.
Smells are handled by the olfactory bulb, the structure in the front of the brain that sends information to the other areas of the body's central command for further processing. Odors take a direct route to the limbic system, including the amygdala and the hippocampus, the regions related to emotion and memory.
Many studies have shown that scents can alter our perceptions of experiences and influence human behavior, such as buying behavior and visiting nicely scented places, but the reasons for this are not yet well understood.
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Easter Resolution, Craftmanship,The times they are a changing, Women are overpaid.
Easter Resolution
The first quarter of the year is over and have you ticked your checklist for your resolutions!? Well, it’s pretty easier said than done. To the 1993 babies turning 30 or already turned 30 it’s ok to be a little anxious about your goals and dreams or how your life hasn’t turned out the way you expected. We are all still figuring ourselves out here, nobody has got it all put together perfectly; some are faking their perfect lives on social media but are depressed and unstable in reality.
Life happens!!! if you haven’t gotten that dream job, lifestyle or home, just know that we are all out here trying our best. Rather than being anxious, focus on what you have at hand, be thankful and grateful for what it’s worth. Most importantly make sure you are happy. Channel all your positive mantra into what you love and watch it flourish.
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: : Slim is the new fashion, 2 Million dollar handbags, Menstruation leave comes true.
Slim is the new fashion
Wondering why celebrities with botched bodies are dissolving their cullulite;? That’s because slim is the new trend. Weight loss has been an issue right from the time celebrities and the media portrayed Slim to be the beauty standard. It is only until recently that the media and certain personalities are empowering people to embrace their natural selves and not conform to the so-called beauty standards the entertainment industry portrays.
Aside from not conforming to these ridiculous stereotypes and standards, one must believe and see the good in living healthy and being slim, since being overweight is rampant and lots of people are finding it difficult to lose kilos. The likes of Hollywood stars are undergoing reduction surgeries and are taking an unprescribed drug for diabetic patients to lose weight and become slim. Prevention is better than cure. One must not take unprescribed medications to lose weight, rather go through the process of cutting down on carbs, and eating less processed foods and more organic foods.
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Habibi it’s Ramadan, New fashion, Fashion, politics, and human rights, Long-distance kissing device .
Habibi it’s Ramadan
Ramadan is here again and we are in for all the forgiveness, miracles, and blessings this season has to offer. We are grateful to Allah for the gift of Life; Amin. Holiness is a norm for this period and we cannot do away with some fashion sense. Modest is key in this our first custom-made Ramadan clothing collection dubbed Habibi. This collection is well sourced from the highest quality and put together for the love of style, modesty, and People of Society; perfect for this season and beyond. It’s unique, luxurious, and simple but classy and speaks wealth and volume. This is a traditional Senegalese clothing called “Boubou”.
Here’s how to style up and incorporate Odefille’s Habibi Ramadan collection without showing skin this season. This collection consists of 18 different dresses and 10 different men’s shirts made of high-quality silks, chiffon, and bazin.
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This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Kente fashion on the rise, The 16th Afrik Fashion Week, Narcotics for our kids, Musicians never die.
Kente fashion on the rise
Over the weekend I attended a wedding in Swedru and it’s nice to see that Ghanaians are embracing our local fashion and made-in-Ghana materials.
The bride wore a gorgeous customized kente corset gown paired with an army green beaded veil and she looks Magnificent. Bridesmaids wore a wine-colored kente kaba and slit paired with 2inches high heels or flats since the venue didn’t have a smooth ground. More Kente gowns have become the main outfits for weddings, award shows, naming ceremonies, birthday parties, etc. and we can’t get enough of it.
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: The joy of wearing made in Ghana, The Fall Fashion Shows, Is Op Arts coming back?, Mouth Hygiene, Free menstruation pads.
The joy of wearing made in Ghana
As we are still promoting Ghana month, the wear Ghana organization has a couple of events to promote our national heritage. Here are some of the events that took place over the week….
The independence 1957 – buffet experience organized by Griddle Kitchen featured a majority of our local dishes such as Ampesi and Palava sauce, Banku with Okra or Pepper sauce, etc.
There was the Jesu Segun collaboration with 1957 KOD sip and shop, where one could experiment sipping champagne while selecting from their range of products and clothing.
Vlisco, Woodin, GTP, and others organized fashion shows to exhibit creative designs to the public. The monthly 1st Saturday market held at Ghana Parks and Gardens also has quite a number of vendors showcasing their wide range of products such as clothing, accessories, art caving, food, drinks, and unique artifacts. I found a two-piece set of tie and dye kimono and it’s palazzo pants
by Honourable Couture and I am awe as I strunt in them.
The Fall Fashion Shows are in full swing. So far I have seen little of real interest, with New York and London the emphasis seems to be on naked and nipples.
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Ghana's 66th independence anniversary fashion, Ghana's 66th independence anniversary fashion, Menstrual leave, Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer, Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
Ghana’s 66th independence anniversary fashion
It’s no news that Ghana my motherland celebrated its 66th independence anniversary, but the question is are we really independent? Anyways, this event calls for lots of patriotic activities in which fashion and pride parades are boldly displayed. The colors of the national flag (Red, yellow, green, and black star) intensely reflect everywhere during this March. The theme “Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Be Ghana” started about 10 years ago where we as citizens are required to promote our national heritage by patronizing intercultural relationships between and amongst the tribes in Ghana.
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This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Pockets are becoming mainstream, Joan Mitchell sues Louis Vuitton?, Tampons, menstrual pads, and others.
Pockets are becoming mainstream
Pockets are patches of fabric sewn into clothing and accessories to hold personal belongings. Pants, jackets, bags, long sleeve shirts, etc.… The pocket stands as one of the biggest sartorial landmarks in the history of clothing. Allowing us to store and transport our personal items. Here are a few types of pockets becoming mainstream.
Patch pockets are created from a ‘patch of fabric’ placed on top of a garment, with the wrong side down, and then top stitched into place.
Accordion pockets are most often seen on cargo / army style trousers and outerwear garments too. Also known as bellows pockets, these are usually created with at least one gusset along the perimeter of the ‘patch’ part, which helps to push the pocket out from the main garment.
In-seam pockets: some pockets are ‘in seam’ without being inserted into the seam. These are constructed in such a way that they ‘create’ a seam through the construction process, like in the jacket image below.
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This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Pocketed pockets, Fashion meets politics at Nigeria election campaign, Pharrell Williams as Creative Director at Louis Vuitton, I am who I am.
Pocketed pockets.
We love having somewhere to put our hands when we are standing. We love the comfy feel pockets bring to a pair of trousers or a dress. We like the way the fabric moves and hangs around them. And pockets are super practical too, offering an easy place to stash essential items or things we are using temporarily.
Pockets weren't so much influenced by fashion as they were a practical tool for daily life. They were important to women because it was a means to hold possessions at a time when women's right to personal property was legally constrained; it allowed them to keep the small amount of property they owned secure. Small. Utilitarian. Inconspicuous.
The pocket doesn't exactly engender a lot of attention from designers, stylists and the fashion world as a whole. Pockets are a small but important component of western clothing. Despite their deceptive obscurity and utilitarian nature, pockets are sensitive to fashion.
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Valentine’s day, Homemade fashion and high-end accessories, Go with times, Supplements, Just in.
Valentine's day
Valentine’s Day has become an international celebration of love and friendship among young people and adults.
With the history behind this yearly celebration, companies have taken advantage of the misconceptions among young people to market and sell more products on this day by either running sales on items and services or rebranding the same products with the notion of a different product.
Anyway, there’s been quite a number of fashion-focused images attached to the new societal norm (red roses) themed with everything red and beautiful circulating on the internet. And we are here to admire or shade it all. Some are tacky, and others are numéro uno but who are we to judge?
Here are a few of our favorite looks and styles from this year’s Valentine’s Day
Top on the list is Magbrien Styles serving us sizzling hot and spicy red looks from her Valentine’s collection