WELCOME TO FASHIONISTA AFRICA PAGE
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By: Christiana Amo-Kyereme
Welcome to the fashionista Africa page. A page that will be dealing with all matters beautiful with an African perspective.
Africa and it’s people are beautiful inside out.
The less said about our women the better. We are fearfully and wonderfully made and so for each edition we will be discussing what makes us beautiful as a people. Profiles of many up and coming Fashionista’s will be profiled. And in this edition we present IyZaiah, a passionately creative designer. She is very gifted.
We will have tips on very simple natural ways of keeping ourselves beautiful and healthy.
We will also have tips on how to make up for things on us we want to hide and also learn how to eccentuate what the good Lord has endowed us with.
This page is also open to everyone who believes in African fashion to contribute. I must however remind you that we will do as much as possible to discourage nudity disguised under the banner of Fashion.
This is Fashionista Africa, get on board.
To contribute send your profile, pictures, articles or comments to:
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Designer For This Edition:
IyZaiah
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About The Designer
Akua Serwaa-Sarfo (born June 1, 1988) is a Ghanaian-born fashion designer, producing apparel for both women and men. She now resides in Ottawa Canada where she attends the University of Ottawa majoring in Public Health.
She's a full-time student and a part-time designer. Although Serwaa enjoys Public health and charity work, her true passion has always been in fashion. She took an interest in fashion at a very young age and began designing outfits for her dolls. This passion followed her into her teenage and adult life. She started hand sewing outfits for her dolls as well as herself. Her friends realized that they could not let this talent go unnoticed so for her 21st birthday they chipped in and got her a sewing machine. After a month Serwaa taught herself how to sew and up until this day she is still sewing and getting better with time. She designed and sewed every piece of IyZaiah's first collection.
About IyZaiah
"My line represents a channel for my expression of life; being the best you can be but never forgetting where you come from. “IyZaiah epitomizes sophisticated fashion forward couture fusing African culture with contemporary flare," said Serwaa.
The name IyZaiah, meaning "the Lord helps me", has been one that has always been close to the designers' heart. It is the name she wants to give her first son therefore the line is named after him.
Serwaa is a huge supporter of independent women who are strong, confident and proud of their heritage. Her designs represent the way in which she views women. Sophisticated! IyZaiah for women is designed to enhance the natural beauty of a woman while pushing the limits of Afropolitan fashion.
IyZaiah for men will be released in the year 2011.
Shows
In September 2009, IyZaiah made a traditional dress for the Ghanaian contestant Theresa at Miss Afrocan Pageant. The dress won first place for best traditional wear.
IIn October 2009, IyZaiah debut their first collection, An Ode to Africa, at Carleton University's Akwaaba Showcase. It was without a doubt the most talked about show of the night. After the show, loads of people approached Serwaa (CEO and designer of IyZaiah) with business and soon after that IIyZaiah spread throughout the city.
In January 2010, IyZaiah participated in a Talent show at Carleton University where they came 3rd out of about 30 acts.
In February 2010, IyZaiah had a fashion show at the Carleton University Black History Month Show.
What the Future Holds
There is a lot in store for the future. Serwaa is currently working on her 2nd collection, which is set to debut in fall 2010. This collection will be one that is very close to the designers' heart for it will be mixing her two passions together; fashion and health/charity. Every dress in this collection represent hope to the underprivileged children in Ghana. Also, all funds for the fashion show will go towards her charity.
In Spring 2011, IyZaiah will launch the men's collection so please look out for that.
IyZaiah shoe collection will also debut in Spring 2011 along with the men's collection
Contact Information:
e-mail: IyZaiah@gmail.com
TIT BITS ON FASHION- WATER, THE LATEST MUST HAVE ACCESSORY FOR ELEGANT WOMEN
Water is important to the mechanics of the human body. The body cannot work without
it, just as a car cannot run without gas and oil. In fact all the cell and organ functions made up in our entire anatomy and physiology depend on water for their functioning.
The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water depending on size of the body. To
function properly, the body requires between one to seven liters of water per day to avoid dehydration. About 6-8 glasses of water (approximately 2 liters) is the
minimum to maintain proper hydration.
Water serves as a lubricant. Water forms the base for saliva and it forms the fluids
that surround the joints Water regulates the body temperature, as the cooling and heating is distributed through perspiration. Water helps to alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract and thereby eliminating waste - the best detox agent.
Water regulates metabollism. Water plays a very key role in the prevention of diseases.
Always have a bottle of water with you. Replace the cup of coffee with water either in a thermos or glass bottle preferably.
Always have an extra bottle of water in your car, at the gym, at work, etc.
Make a conscious effort to calculate how much water you drink at the end of the day.
That will help you meet the minimum supply required daily.
When you are trying to loose some pounds/weight, you can replace all the fried foods by drinking half a cup of water as frequently as possible.
The additional benefits of drinking water for beauty are, it will not take long for your efforts to be rewarded. You will realize a brighter complexion and healthy skin that feels moist with an increase in energy levels. An improvement in mental and physical performance. KEEP SIPPING!!! YOU WILL GLOW!!
