Anglo Nubia - Fashion Of The Motherland

A site that was endorsed by the African Fashion Council ‘A Global Trade Mark of African Fashion’.

Anglo Nubia is a chic and luxurious online fashion store with expertise not just in the western world of fashion but also in Africa.

Anglo Nubia  is platform for UK and international labels and brands; stocking the latest haute couture with a splash of ready-to-wear garments and not-to-mention gifts, beauty products, exotic food and home furnishings.

The site not only contains women and children’s clothes but also bags, shoes, scarves, hair accessories, jewellery and belts. Anglo Nubia’s designs are mostly handmade with inspirational prints from various parts of Africa such as Ghana and Botswana.

Anglo Nubian’s designs consist of graphic, peacock and tiger prints with vibrant colours which would entice fashionistas from all cultures; to bag some of the designs as wardrobe-staple-pieces.

So, if you’re a fashionista who wants to wear something that is chic and culturally creative then look no further than Anglo Nubia who are always at the forefront of catwalk trends.

Shop the Trends

Anna Lucks Hand Woven Bag: £100

Zuwa Kente Hoop Earrings: £12

Zuwa Peacock Wedge Shoes: £45

Cosmopolitan's - Business Women

Have a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Well, you’re in luck as Cosmopolitan Magazine are holding their third Masterclass for future businesswomen at The British Library.

The masterclass will be chaired by Cosmopolitans Editor Louise Court with special guest such as Jacqueline Gold - Chief executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, Kanya King - Founder of the MOBO Awards, Shaa Wasmund - Founder of Smarta, the UK's leading support platform for business owners, Melissa Burton - Founder of natural-sweet company Goody Good Stuff and Jo Behari - Founder of the UK's first all-female home-improvement company, Home Jane.

These entrepreneur women will be able to discuss their experience of being successful businesswomen in a world that is predominantly male orientated but fundamentally the night will about how YOU can start your own business by their advice and tips in the competitive world of business.

Oh yeah, did I mention you will get a goody bag with fun products and treats and a glass of chic champagne whilst you’re mingling with other future business savvy Cosmo readers. So, if this is something you’ve been looking for as you are embarking on a new venture - come and join.

Date: Thursday 1^st August 2013

Venue: The British Library in London

Start Time 6.30pm

End Time 8.30pm

Book Tickets: £30 per person.

The Leather Satchel Co - Shop The Rainbow

The Leather Satchel Co is an infamous British heritage brand and the oldest existing Satchel maker that was established in 1966. The Leather Satchel Co was founded by Stephen Hanshaw who travelled around the world to enhance his creativity in bag designing.

In the summer of 1966 he was approached to design his first Satchel based from the era of the 1920s and since then he has successfully continued to do so. Stephen Hanshaw designed his first two colours in Charcoal and Chestnut  Brown which is what you see today.

During the latter part of the year, Stephen was approached again by a headmaster of a private school and was asked to design Leather Satchels for the pupils that attended - which gracefully launched his business in Liverpool. Now, fast-forward and press-play to 2013 The Leather Satchel Co has over 30 colours to choose from - just think of it like a bag of Skittles “shop the rainbow”.

Yes, Satchels are a bit pricey but think about the craftsmanship, uniqueness and the real leatherness (my own word) for a fashion accessory that will last a lifetime. However, if you don’t think your purse strings can stretch that far write it on your “wish list” for someone to buy for you.

The Leather Satchel Co “shop the rainbow” via Cityblis Webstore.

Parmar Shoes

Parmars is a chic, fashion-forward footwear retailer with eye-catching designs that are inspired from the catwalk.

Parmars footwear is for the everyday Fashionista who may not be able to afford high-fashion trends and so she opts for something from the high-street. In addition, Parmars sell accessories such as Bags that come in different looks for example clutches, purses and oversized to suit your personal style.

Furthermore, Parmars have many franchises across Essex and London with their newest opening at the Stratford Westfield Shopping Centre and not to mention a chic Online Store that launched in November 2012.

Parmars have been featured in the Press such as Love It! and offered a 20% discount to their readers and Now Magazine with The Only Way Is Essex Lydia Bright sporting their shoes.

*Parmars now send newsletter campaigns to their customer subscribers and are offering a 10% discount on all items.

Grecian & Aegean Jewelry

Annuk Creations is a jewelry brand that embraces the tropical Mediterranean.

Anna, the designer of Annuk Creations inspiration comes from travelling to Greece and the Aegean Islands and  Sea: “I love travelling and much of my work reflects the memories of places I love”.

Anna’s jewelry is artistically handmade and can be specifically designed for women to reflect their diverse characters and femininity. “All of my jewels are one-of-a-kind pieces, so there will be no-one else in the world wearing the same piece you are going to wear”.

Anna’s designs are made from simple materials such as metal, wood, glass, clay and paint that leaves a unique finish with colour palettes of the Gold’s, Blues and Whites.

In the later years, Anna expressed that she loves colour and light which also comes from the inspiration of the Aegean Islands and Sea as she travels there often and is enticed by the diversity of Greens and Blue skies.

Annuk Creations is a luxurious artistic line that reflects another part of the world that some of you may not have experienced and by Anna’s jewelry you can have the luxury of wearing her unique Grecian and the Aegean Islands key pieces of glass and ceramic beads.

Shop Annuk Creations - Cityblis Webstore