Karma-Style blog

What I see Project

2013-09-11T12:55:00.000+01:00

I as write this after a long hiatus on my blog. I think about what a worthwhile cause to write about which has reignited my blog...everything happens for a reason. With the added good vibes of the The Police's ‘Walking on the Moon’ playing in the background the message in this classic tune is an inspiring one - Just like the ‘What I see’ project. A non-profit movement that aims to give women a

London 2012 - My Summer of Love

2012-08-28T02:10:00.001+01:00

This isn’t the first time I’ve written about this magnificent city. But recent events have compelled me to write this latest piece. This is the city I’ve known with all my heart and soul. I lived in many others over the years but this is my birthplace, my home. Yes, my roots are firmly in Africa, namely Ghana, and they are here too, in London, UK. How

Kate Middleton is the cover girl for Vanity Fair's September Issue

2012-07-31T07:56:00.003+01:00

For some reason I didn't think she would go down this route, but hey I stand corrected. This isn't a criticism she should tread carefully as you can't control the media. And once you go down a certain route there is no going back... This is a major coup for Vanity Fair.

Exclusive Dr.Jart+ launch.. Finding your BB

2012-06-13T13:37:00.000+01:00

Korea’s No.1 beauty range is now here in the UK. Yesterday, I went along to Dr.Jart+ press preview launch yesterday at the London Film Museum. When I entered I was encouraged to think about my skincare needs before choosing the right BB for my skin with the help of a maze with questions that directed you to the right product - a choice of four. The experience was fun and

Whitney Houston – My role model and style icon

2012-02-12T12:23:00.000+00:00

“I believe that children are our future – teach them well and let them lead their way.” That is exactly what Whitney Houston did for me growing up in the 80s and 90s – she showed me a bright future and taught me so well, a young black girl trying to find herself in a world that confused her and oftentimes isolated her. My first most impactful visual of Whitney was her ‘Greatest

Another exclusive! Luxury London on Swide by Dolce & Gabbana

2011-12-28T18:43:00.000+00:00

New for 2012 Hi, I have spent the last 9 months writing style and beauty features for Dolce and Gabbana's Swide online luxury magazine..I am now happy to announce that I have been given my very own column - Luxury London - An uber cool column focussing on events, hotels, spas and people. London lifestyle in a nutshell. As a born and bred Londoner I couldn't be happier to

Exclusive sneak peak! Dolce & Gabbana SS12 Menswear campaign

2011-12-22T01:41:00.001+00:00

For Spring Summer 2012, Dolce & Gabbana are firmly going back to their roots. Following on from the SS12 womenswear collections, the menswear campaign plays homage to family, tradition and true love. Shot by Mariano Vivanco with an Italian cinematic and comedic vibe in Portofino - Italy. In these times of austerity and uncertainty, Domenico and Stefano intuitively capture real

2011-12-03T01:13:00.001+00:00

A letter to the great (fashion) loves of my life After attending the British Fashion Awards on Monday and hearing about the Marni/H&M collaboration. I became nostalgic about my past loves and conquests. Not the male kind, but the fashion designer kind... So, dear readers, I hope you don’t mind if I take a trip down memory lane…. I remember the heartache of losing two

1. My London Fashion Week SS12 Faves

2011-09-22T00:03:00.000+01:00

My personal blog is similar to London buses. You wait ages and ages for one, then, five come at once! Apologies, busy times. There are FIVE new posts for you! All London Fashion Week related... Five days of traipsing around central London trying to look like I’ve just stepped out from my chauffeur driven car with not a hair out of place, or bead of sweat in sight – is no mean feat! As I’m not

2. My London Fashion Week SS12 Faves - Todd Lynn

2011-09-21T23:56:00.001+01:00

TODD LYNN SS12 - THE BEST OF LONDON FASHION WEEK Pictures: Yohanna Akladious

3. My London Fashion Week SS12 Faves - Bunmi Koko

2011-09-21T23:56:00.000+01:00

BUNMI KOKO SS12 - THE BEST OF LONDON FASHION WEEK Pictures: Yohanna Akladious

4. London Fashion Week SS12 - Shoes, Glorious shoes!!

2011-09-21T23:55:00.001+01:00

SHOES, GLORIOUS SHOES!! Pictures: Yohanna Akladious

5. My London Fashion Week SS12 Faves - Ziad Ghanem

2011-09-21T23:55:00.000+01:00

ZIAD GHANEM - THE BEST OF LONDON FASHION WEEK SS12 Pictures: Yohanna Akladious

Dolce & Gabbana party hosted by Net-a-Porter/Mr Porter - The party of the year

2011-07-21T01:56:00.001+01:00

I am not worthy ;) My party preparation was a full-on military operation, and carried out by New CID cosmetics’ experts; Hair: Isha Samms, Make-up: Michael Phillips. For my part: I prepped my skin with Darphin’s Micellar water, an all-in-one cleanser during the day and the Purifying balm at night a week before the ‘Big event’ to create a spot free, even-toned radiant complexion, Isha

The DKNY Resort 2012 Collection - A fashion synopsis

2011-06-26T22:30:00.002+01:00

When I viewed this women's collection, my thoughts were how unfussy and flattering the looks were – wearable chic at its best. Many timeless classics that work for so many of us. Here are my favourites... Pure monochrome chic. A look that demonstrates how easy style can be. A masculine tuxedo with a twist that is oh so feminine. Love the cut-out cape jacket with the sheer golden flecked

The Pursuit of Plastic Perfection...

2011-05-16T11:50:00.001+01:00

After attending an event for a new Couture line. I was compelled to put pen to paper. The launch party was in Knightsbridge and filled with very wealthy individuals. Nothing unusual you may say, actually it was, as I have never seen so many surgically altered faces in one place in this city - ever. Women of all ages were present; inflated lips, pulled back faces so tight it looked

The Met Ball 2011 - who had the Wow! and the How? factor

2011-05-04T11:46:00.000+01:00

The 2011 Costume Institute Gala, Monday night's extravaganza was to celebrate the 'Savage Beauty' exhibition in honour of the late Alexander McQueen. This event is the about drama and fantasy of fashion, so I looked for outfits that did just that, and were worn well.. My fave of the night was Gisele who indeed looked like a striking gazelle. The drama was the colour and drape of the dress. You

The Royal Wedding 2011: Karma-Style's Top 10 looks

2011-04-30T19:47:00.003+01:00

One of the unfortunate things about this Royal Wedding is out of the 1,900 guests the photographers/paparazzi only focused on a select few. So my Top 10 is not comprehensive. As I watched live I saw so many amazing outfits. I scoured the internet for many more guest pictures but they could not be found come hell or high water.. Anyway, here are my Top 10 looks. No.1 – Wills and Kate (The

Excuse me! Do you know who I am?

2011-04-17T21:50:00.002+01:00

Firstly, let me apologise for the radio silence, March was an 'event-full' month. I've been so busy with work and loving every minute. There has been no calm after the storm of London Fashion Week... In the fabulous world of fashion everybody is somebody and everybody thinks they’re somebody. The fashion event/party is something of an experience, full of darhlings, wannabees, fashionistas

Happy Easter from DKNY with love (and eggs)…

2011-04-16T02:05:00.000+01:00

On Thursday, I was kindly invited by DKNY to their first London vs. New York Easter egg hunt and my first ever Easter egg hunt… The rules: 15 clues were sent via twitter. Once the members of the New York or London team had found an easter bunny, we were to tweet a picture of the bunny and product found with it to DKNY PR girl. It kicked off from 3pm. The whistle blew and the chosen

Karma-Style LFW Analysis and Awards

2011-02-28T19:31:00.000+00:00

London Fashion Week for me is about the emerging or struggling designers. As they really need promoting and supporting more so than the A-list designers. I saw beautiful creations from them that could easily have taken centre stage spotlight at the BFC tent. Their collections aren't shown on Style.com or Vogue.com. All the more reason to bring them to you. Some key themes were:Lots of

Menswear day - Last day of London Fashion Week AW11

2011-02-28T02:14:00.000+00:00

I know, I know enough already on London Fashion Week but I have to spread the word. It was very quiet at Somerset House compared to previous days, as Milan Fashion Week started on the same day and menswear is generally not as supported as womenswear. I saw three shows, James Long and the much hyped KTZ at the BFC tent and D.GNAK at the Freemason's Hall. No pictures for James Long Link to

The Circuit Collective Showcase at The Russian Club

2011-02-25T03:21:00.006+00:00

Day 5 of London Fashion Week took me far from the madding crowd - to The Russian Club in the East End, a showcase of extremely talented, independent designers who in their own words: Provide a platform for designers and the fashion forward vanguard to showcase their latest innovations. With a view to highlighting bespoke fashion pieces, whilst promoting difference, and an experimental

Day 1 - London Fashion Week AW11

2011-02-20T13:57:00.004+00:00

A Karma-Style perspective Dressing up is second nature to me, but when London Fashion Week (LFW) comes round my anxiety levels rise. The pressure to look good is immense. I know I'm not trying to find a solution to world peace, just an outfit, but it's not an easy task. I settled on a black Capucci silk blouse and black Nicole Farhi leather midi skirt, Spanx tights (of course!) and Arturo Chang

Day 2 - London Fashion Week AW11

2011-02-19T01:26:00.004+00:00

On Saturday I was running late and missed my first show of the day - Bernand Chandran, so went straight to Belle Sauvage instead. It was staged in an old sorting office in Holborn... 13.30pm: Belle Sauvage Whilst we waited, the paps went mad for Diana Vickers (X factor) and others I did not recognise. Alesha from BNTM was also there, I did wonder why she was sitting in the front row