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Saturday, 22 December 2007
Friday, 30 November 2007
Support CatWalk the World - Fashion for Food
The team was recently in London to participate in the Kulture2Couture show in the grand Victoria & Albert Museum. The workshops held across two days, explaining 'how the global fascination in fashion and design can be harnessed to raise awareness and funds for the humanitarian initiatives aimed at alleviating hunger' were inspirational and very well received.
IMPORTANT
Please show your support and help to make a difference by donating on UN WFPs website http://www.wfp.org/ or http://www.stophunger.org/. Please note, CatWalk the World organise the Campaigns but do not accept any donations directly. ALL donations have to go to UN WFP directly and during events any one interested can donate to the UN WFP staff who will give you a receipt.
COMING NEAR YOU
December 2007: CatWALK THE WORLD will Partner with Mozambique Fashion week for an Awareness programme
March 2008: CatWALK THE WORLD will be hosting a Charity event in Los Angeles. Future shows will be held in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe among many others.
For more information on the catWalk the World - Fashion for Food Campaign, please visit http://www.catwalktheworld.com/ where you can view videos and pictures of recent shows.
Friday, 12 October 2007
Hot Event - Shemelis Desta's Ethiopian Archive 13 Sep-11 Nov 2007
For Directions & other info http://www.photonet.org.uk/index.php?plid=851
All images © Shemelis Desta / Courtesy Autograph ABP
Hot Events - Black History Month
1) Starlight Cinema: Celebrating Sidney Poitier Every Wednesday throughout Black History Month (FREE) Celebrate London Borough of Tower Hamlets Black History Month with the finest films of Sidney Poitier. One of Hollywood's most beloved and talented actors, Poitier's prolific career includes groundbreaking performances and politically charged roles. Admire his critically acclaimed performance as the handsome suitor in "Guess who's Coming to Dinner?" or as Virgil Tibbs, police detective, in "In the Heat of the Night. " Every Wednesday in October will offer the opportunity to relax under the stars in the East Wintergarden and enjoy a meal and a movie. Doors 7:00pm, screenings start 7:30pm East Wintergarden, Bank Street, Canary Wharf Admission Free.
2) African Film Festival, 11 October 2007 to 14 October 2007
A season celebrating FESPACO, Africa's biggest film festival (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) with film screenings, Q&A's with directors and live storytelling. Institut Francais, 17 Queensbury Place, South Kensington SW7 2DT. Telephone 020 7073 1350.
3) Celebrating Africa, 14 October 2007 (FREE) Enjoy showcase performances by African cultural groups and artists from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, a film screening of `The Story of Saharawis', toy-making workshops and African inspired T-shirt printing. Plus film and a round table discussion on children and modern day slavery. In collaboration with Celebrating Africa. Suitable for families.
Free event no booking required - just turn up 12pm to 5.30pm Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL.
4) Film screening: `Guilty or Innocent of Using the N Word', Wednesday 17 October 2007 (FREE)This award winning documentary explores questions and issues around the derogatory 'N' word. It breaks down the word chronologically from its first use in history up to Hip-Hop's influence on its acceptance and commercialisation. The film will be introduced by the director Bhavna Malkani and followed by a Q&A session. Central Library, Lecture Theatre, Phillimore WalkW8 7RX.
5) Black Music: the Mission and the Message – Free concerts at City Hall
A series of intimate concerts exploring the historical development, contribution and impact of various genres of black music: rap, reggae, jazz, gospel, spoken word. Friday 1 October (Launch)Thursday 7 October (Gospel)Wednesday 13 October (Jazz Fusion)Thursday 21 October (Reggae)Time: 6 - 9.30pmPlace: City Hall
6) Emergence-See! Featuring slam poetry, multi-character transformation and song, Daniel Beaty portrays an amazing cast of over 40 characters who collide in an urgent, witty and moving exploration of what it means to be free.Written and performed by Daniel Beaty @ RIVERSIDE STUDIOS, STUDIO 2, Crisp RoadHammersmith London W6 9RL. Emergence-See! will run at Riverside Studios from October 10 - November 2.
7) Winners 2... The Rise & Rise of Black British Entrepreneurs 30 Oct:The British Library on Oct 30, will mark Black History Month by hosting a celebration of the contribution of Black British ENtrepreneurs in the UK today. Guest speakers will include: Kanya King, founder of the MOBO awards; Levi Roots, singer and creator of Reggae Reggae Sauce; Dutton Adebayo journalist and founder of The XPress 'best-selling' book publishers; and Sam Gyimah, serial entrepreneur and former winner of the CBI Real Business Entrepreneur of the Future award. "The event will be an opportunity for you to field questions to the panel, network, make contacts ...and share / gain inspiration".
For other events - http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/blackhistory/general/
Dbanj - Loke
Dbanj is the Hot Artist rocking our office stereo this month. We cant get enough of this one!! But the songs have split hot babes as we cannot agree on what song should be at the top of the list.
Well I'm writing this blog today and my top three choices are:
Top 3 tracks
- Tono sibe
- Loke
- Why Me
I cannot even begin to start writing the lyrics to Tono Sibe cause I don't have a clue what he is singing about but I love it, the song is seriously addictive.
Dbanj was nominated for Best African act, at the MOBOs this year but lost to stiff competitor 2face Idibia. We reckon he can grab the title off 2face next year if he keeps this up. So our msg to you DBanj is 'Stay HOT with the music!'
Wednesday, 10 October 2007
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Friday, 5 October 2007
Evening treats
Hot Scent
The perfect gift for friend or partner... or to treat oneself {wink}
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Friday, 7 September 2007
Something for the Weekend, Part II - Tights
Thursday, 6 September 2007
Olu Maintain - 2nd Chance/ Ft Kani
Mr. Olu Maintain Nigerian music talent is responsible for the anthem of this summer 'Yahoozee'. His Track has been leading the radio charts for several weeks now and I have to say we are not sick of him yet, so come on, Yahoo, oh oh, Yahoozee...
Actually saw him Olu perform brilliantly to Yahoozee this summer at a wedding and have to say he was absolutely fantastic.
But its not all about yahoozee, our favorite track off the album and we hope will be the follow up track to the summer hit, off his album Maintain Reloaded, is a personal favorite of ours, track 2 called '2nd Chance'. Featuring Kani, we can't get enough of this track and we demand radio djs to pick up on this one, cause the artist done a good job on this track also.
Next thing now is for Mr Olu to produce music videos hat will accompany these track.
It has come to our knowledge that, Olu Maintain, has signed a three-year contract with Kennis music. Gr8 Job. we look forward to your feature albums
best of luck
Hot babes..
Top 3 tacks
- 2nd Chance/ ft Kani
- Phoneversation
- Yahoozee
Halle (8x)
Eti ri mi otojo meta, ope foluwa moti pada o (2x)
Many many many say
Many say
Many many many say
Olu don retire
Olu no de come back
Won ni does it really matter if i sing yahoozee
Won does it really mater if i san fatima
Won ni does it really matter if i found a wifey
Ogbeni o korin moNa u make me still dey 2day baba i am shouting halle (2x)
Chours
Halle halle halle ee
Halleluyahhhhhhhhh (2x)
Becoz we day go high (4x)
Till we reach d sky.
Web linkhttp://www.maintainreloaded1.com/
Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Viva La 'ot Glam!
Something for the Weekend....
Colours, Its all about Colours, We tell Thee...
The high streets have gone all 'United Colors' on us!
Bring some colour into you wardrobe this autumn, 'monochromatic' is the word. Purple which is one of our favorite colours, appears to be amassive hit this season but it doesn't just stop there, nah ah, we have the red/pinks, the Turquoise/Blues and also the Yellow/Orange
We know a girl's gonna look fab in these, but if these colours are not to your taste the Greys, Khakis and Browns are other hot alternatives.
Friday, 31 August 2007
The Little Black Book of Style
Elle magazine Fashion Director Nina Garcia, has come up with every girl fashion Bible, with the contribution of designers such as Donatella Versace, Zac Posen, John Galliano to mention only a few...
Nina Garcia has plenty to keep her busy—a new baby, Project Runway, and her latest venture, The Little Black Book of Style.
"It took much longer than expected because I had a baby in between!"
When asked what was the number one universal style rule all women should follow? she replied There are no rules! she hopes women will learn from her book to be comfortable and confident in their style.
“The Little Black Book of Style,” hitting shelves on Tuesday
Monday, 27 August 2007
'If I Knew You Were Coming I'd have Baked a Cake!'
Courtesy of Martha Stewart living, The last of the summer cake recipe we can all try and recreate at home, fingers crossed it will look just as good!
Peaches-and-Cream Ice Cream Cake
For layers with a colorful contrast, use two different varieties of peach sorbet.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups cake flour, not self-rising
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup buttermilk
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 1/2 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1 1/2 pounds ripe peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 pints peach sorbet, slightly softened
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-by-12-inch cake pan, and line with parchment paper. Butter parchment; set aside. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl; set aside.
Put butter and 3/4 cup sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Mix in egg yolks. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Transfer batter to a medium bowl; set aside.
Put egg whites into the clean bowl of mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium-high speed until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently fold half of egg-white mixture into batter with a rubber spatula. Fold in remaining egg white mixture. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake until light golden and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool a wire rack 15 minutes. Invert onto rack; remove parchment. Let cool completely. Trim cake to 10 by 5 inches. Cake can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day.
Coat a 10-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking cooking spray; line with parchment, allowing a 1-inch overhang on long sides. Coat parchment with cooking spray. Line with plastic wrap, allowing a 3-inch overhang.
Stir ice cream and peaches in a medium bowl; spread into prepared pan. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Spread 1 pint sorbet over ice cream; freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Spread with remaining pint sorbet; top with cake.
Cover with plastic overhang. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 4 days.
To loosen cake from pan, wrap a damp, hot towel around pan. Lift out. Serve immediately.
Thanks Martha
Monday, 2 July 2007
"iPhone" - New Toy in Town!
Free Credit Card for HotBabes anyone?
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
"Looking So Hot!'
Hot Cocktails for the Summer
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) citrus-flavored vodka
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) raspberry-flavored vodka
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Chambord
1 tablespoon freshly
Ingredients
Serves 6
1 cup granulated sugar
1 whole vanilla bean, halved and scraped
5 stalks rhubarb,
4 coarsely chopped,
1 cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 ounces brandy
1 bottle sparkling rose
1 cup red wine
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
2 limes, juiced
Ingredients
3 tablespoons grenadine
3 tablespoons Cointreau
2 tablespoons brandy
1 3/4 cups champagne
Raspberries, apples, or other seasonal fruit
Thursday, 21 June 2007
Chic Soirée!
Hakkasan! The Sexiest Restaurant/Bar in town, has been ranked 19th of the 50 Best Restaurants in the world. Ensconced in a basement on an unassuming blink-and-you'll-miss-it side-street, Hakkasan is the capital's most glamorous, must-visit Chinese restaurant.
The outside does not at all prepare you for the vibrant, stunning atmosphere and chic décor that awaits you on the inside. Once you descend the stairs, you’ll walk into a large dining room divided up into discrete areas by oriental screens of geometric design... Oh! So cosy and sexy, best make sure you're all glammed so you can pose...The lighting is what you might call "nightclub subdued", in an exquisite midnight blue... which is extremely flattering.... At the far side, the stained oak bar decked out with colourful backlit panels, flickering candles and richly embroidered oriental fabrics with an extensive and complex cocktail list is the perfect place to start a HotBabes weekend...flirt and flutter your eyelashes all the way to heaven!
Be it drinks or dinner, we promise Hakkasan will deliver un Soirée Vraiment Chic!
Hakkasan, 8 Hanway Place, W1T 1HD (nearest tube Tottenham Court Rd)
Monday, 18 June 2007
'Read All About It'
"To change the world we need consumer power; idealists and activists alone will not get the job done." "(Red) is a gateway drug into a bigger movement."
Go pick one up if you haven't already, they've been on the magazine racks for over a week now, so 3 more weeks to go. Please Show Your Support!
Cheers
Monday, 11 June 2007
Bam-Bou Restaurant [Impress Your Date]
Thursday, 7 June 2007
Style
General weather for
Africa: Keeping it real at an average of 31C
USA: Is split with average temperature of 28C
UK: Sunny intervals top temperature 26C
'HotBabes' say, go metallic, white and cream. Get your hands on any of these colours and we are telling you, you will be 'HOT HOT HOT'!
Combine your look with a lot of accessories, Sunglasses, Head scarfs, Belts. There's loads to choose from out there, just hit the high streets and you will be spoilt for choices.
Ladies, this weekend try wearing a metallic bikini under an open white top, a perfect look for sultry summer evenings.
Dudes, Well what can we say, keep your tops off, for those who cant carry off the look, try white and white. Accessorising with nice sunglasses metallic belt and leather flip flops, don't forget the tooth pick in the mouth, maybe a scarf round the neck. Only kidding but if you like that look, hey, what ever you fancy....