Meet Nadine Leighton...

Nadine Leighton: Make-up Artist for issue 2

Nadine Was the fantastic make-up artist for issue #2 and sure did a fantastic job. She done a great job and made models Abigail and Emma look fab!!

All about Nadine...

Nadine's interests include fashion, shopping, Make-up & Beauty, Reading and enjoying life. So what does she think of photo shoots?



"I really enjoy working on shoots, I love the way all the various talents; styling, photography, make-up, hair etc, come together to to make a beautiful image. It's hard work but when you see the final prints its more than worth it."
To view Nadine's work, visit www.nadineleighton.co.uk

Another fab job by Nadine

Meet Pepper Okwesa…

Pepper Okwesa: Fashion Stylist for issue 2

Pepper was the other stylist for our shoot for issue #2 . She and Leila beautifully styled the gorgeous Abigail (model)

All about Pepper...

This fashionista has worked within all aspects of the fashion industry from Magazines (Pride, I:D, and more) to PR companies and event management, which includes organising shows, promoting up and coming designers and styling. Her major fashion influences are from the 50's and 80's (Electro Hip-Hop styles).
She explains "I come from an African Background where dressing up and being grand and flamboyant is part of our culture. So from an early age I loved playing dress up with mummies clothes." :)

Don't miss your free copy of issue 2 directly sent to your inbox e: info@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Meet Leila Dottin…

Leila Dottin: Fashion Stylist for issue 2

Leila was one of the stylists for our shoot for issue #2 . She and Pepper beautifully styled the gorgeous Abigail (model)

All about Leila...

Originally trained as hair and make-up artist, Leila has previously been an Intern at B magazine, Celebs on Sunday and More magazine. At present she is a fashion assistant for Shout magazine and would eventually like to work within the music industry styling singers and bands :)

Photo Shoot Backstage- Issue 2

Today was our first photo shoot for issue 2. The shoot took place at the editor's home in North London. The vintage decor within the living room certainly complimented the range of vintage clothing from Jenn's Boutique that the models wore.

We had two fantastic photographers who were the lovely Katherine Jones and Darren Ball. As soon as they arrived you immediately knew they were pros. Their passion and enthusiasm ensured that it would be a fantastic shoot.


Nadine Leighton was our fantastic make-up artist for the shoot. Her knowledge and experience meant we were able to achieve exactly the looks we wanted.

Our two models were Emma and Abigail- (Read all about them in the "Our models" section of our official website)

Emma modeled a selection from Jenn's Boutique and the fantastic pink spiritually influenced T-shirt by Marchello Eans from his Crying tears collection.
Abigail's clothing was styled together by Leila Dottin of Shout magazine and Pepper Okwesa, a fashion enthusiast. Abigail also modeled a selection from Jenn's Boutique which included some fantastic jewelry and accessories.

If you would like to loan us clothing for any of our shoots or model for us, please email details to editorial@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Nolcha Launch Party... By Yolande Letshou

Today was the spectacular fashion show hosted by Nolcha . The event took place at beautiful CC club in London.

Four selected NYC designers unveiled their latest collections to an eagerly awaiting crowd.

I headed backstage to interview the two designers present at the event who were, Marcello Eans (http://www.cryingtears.com/) and Ana Segura (www.annieswebs.com ) I also interviewed the VR Models Agent owner who’s models show cased the collections on the runway. You can read all about what they had to say about their collections, fashion icons and modelling as a career all in our October issue.

Backstage at Nolcha

Later on our gorgeous fashion writer Krysty Hayzell came to review the show and our lifestyle columnist Fon Browndy also attended. Our lovely Mary Bello also joined us and our editorial assistant Ozlem Dogan joined us at the after party.

The Show- Preview of collections

The LGN Laydees...
Our lovely Mary Bello and Lifestyle columnist Fon Browndy
From left: Fashion Capital's Lisa with our fashion writer Kyrsty Hayzell From left: Our editorial assistant Ozlem Dogan joins us at the after party, seen here posing with our Mary Bello.

Read the full article of this fashion event in our October issue E: editorial@lagenevenorth.co.uk for your free copy.

Nolcha Pre Show Party at Aura By Yolande Letshou

Today was a manic day for me as usual however after a couple of long meetings in Central London I met up with our editorial assistant Ozlem Dogan and we headed down to the Nolcha pre show Party at Aura, St James Street.

We were seated at a table with a fantastic bunch of people who we ended up partying the night away with.

The atmosphere was buzzing and the music was fantastic, with the DJ playing a fine selection of funky house which I love. I also finally got to meet the lovely Kerry Banningan (director of Nolcha.com) and also two of the designers showcasing their collections at tomorrow’s fashion show.

After a long night me and Ozlem headed back home for a good nights rest ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

In the papers today…

Source: London Lite Newspaper

Fabulous Print styles…

I must say I loved these gorgeous print outfits and the way they were put together by these trendy London Fashionistas.

It’s always interesting to see what great ensembles others have captured. I can def say that all these ladies look fab in their prints.

Visit our London Trends section: Lovin the ensemble
Visit Jenn’s Boutique for fantastic cute buys and fabulous print dresses.