Cold Kool Stops Stop

Brrrrrrrrr.

Last night was the coldest ride in a long time.
The reasons are complicated, but for the moment I have the old style black brake blocks on my front brake and salmon Continental Kool Stops on my rear brake. On the ride home my face was frozen, the bottoms of my non-skid Dansko clogs were frozen, the black brake blocks felt like ice cubes scraping against my rim... but the Continental Kool Stops performed like it was an afternoon in June. It was incredible. I'm fully converted.

Speaking of conversions, I have a set of Kool Stops for the front brake, I was going to install them with my new front wheel. More on that soon!

Gentleman's Bike

We're not spending much time outside these (cold) days, but I did see this handsome bike.

Friday

On friday we had a great family dinner with a big turkey at my grandma's. In the afternoon I went to take a walk in the city with my cousin. It was cold and nasty outside so we bought a coffee-to-go but we were still absolutely frozen. This is what I was wearing - it's the trench coat by H&M and Clara Barson ballerinas. Handbag - Gucci, tights - Gatta, sunglasses - my cousin's
My cousin is on the other hand more kinda disco thing. This is what she wore:

Enjoy the rest of your holidays!

Emma Watson Vogue's Best Dressed List

Emma placed #6 on Vogue's best dressed for 2009. Congrats to Emma for that accomplishment. They said her Burberry campaign made her a "genuine fashion insider."
The Telegraph
The Mirror
The Sun
The Daily Mail
This is London

Emma also received the Best Dressed Teen award from Red Carpet Fashion.

Just Jared Jr enjoyed Emma's xmas message.

Press Coverage about People Tree and Emma:
Just Jared Jr
Catwalk Queen
Teen Vogue

Emma Watson Christmas update

Emma updated her official site and it was well worth the wait! She posted not only a written message but she filmed a small video. It is completely adorable! Plus there are some new photos, including one from her People Tree campaign.  She also posted a small list of songs that she is listening to now. She seems to be a little romantic or maybe it's just the Michael Buble song. (He's a favorite here at the coffee break. Everything about Michael is romantic!) So head over to her official site now!!!! Emma Watson Official

Emma placed in the top 10 in another fashion poll. She again was recognized for her Ossie Clark dress.
red carpet fashion awards

Editorial Alert...

Love this editorial for VMAN. 'The other face of Ashley Olsen' photographed by Sebastian Faena and styled by sofia achaval.

One more post before Christmas comes

I said I won't post till about 25th but I can't help myself. I just have to give these blog awards:

This one goes to Mica, Aubrey and skg

This one goes to Miss Caitlin and Fashion Chalet

I wish you all very merry Christmas and a happy New Year (I always remember John Lennon's Happy X-Mas, which is one of my favourite Christmas songs along with All I Want For Christmas Is You from Mariah Carey)

Schwinn Jenny

I was so happy to get this submission from a chic Boston cyclist. I love it all, but perhaps the coat the most (that's my favorite color). Looking good is its own reward, but I still want to say WELL DONE!

Emma Watson, People Tree, polls, and more

Grazia has their best red carpet moments on 2009. Emma got mentioned for her Ossie Clark dress.
Grazia

Emma also made Vogue's best dressed list for 2009 for her Proenza Schouler dress she wore for the NY premiere.
Vogue

Emma had some special news this week and what a way to finish out the year. Guinness Book of World Records named Emma as the highest grossing actress of the decade! (This is not to be mixed up with highest paid.) Her movies have made 5.4 billion US dollars. She placed ahead of co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint because of her voice over work for Tale of Despereaux.
US Magazine

People Tree is starting to promote Emma's new line. They have a new contest where you can ask Emma a question about her passion for Fair Trade and about Fair Trade itself. You need to send in a video of yourself asking the question and the top questions will be selected. So good luck to all that participate. People Tree has also announced Feb. 22, 2010 as the date Emma's line will be available. More information is available here: People Tree

RIP Brittany and many other things

Today I learned that actress Brittany Murphy passed away at the age of 32. I've never seen her act but I liked her and her style.
Yesterday it was about minus 15 degrees in Prague so I had to wear tights underneath jeans. I hate to do so, I always look tragically fat. I went to the nearest shopping centre and bought a red H&M trenchcoat and black suede ballerinas - no photos yet because I bought them as a Christmas present from my grandma who couldn't think what to give me so she gave me some money. And I'll naturally get these things on Christmas eve under the tree (haha we don't have it yet). Today I have a Christmas piano concert and I'm absolutely unprepared.
This is what we have instead of a traditional Christmas wreath:
Yesterday there was a children's play in our Church. I helped them by accompanying a little strings orchestra - I played the piano. People liked it.
In the evening I went to a concert of our friend's band (they don't play for public) in club Jazz Dock straight on the river. It was great, I danced although I can't dance.

At home I watched SuperStar final and my favourite singer Martin Chodúr won. Luckily, the other one was just a girls' idol who couldn't sing at all.
I probably won't post till 25.th so HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

progreso del tattoo

Don Jazzy Produces Darey's New Album

Darey Art Alade has returned with yet another single titled Stroke Me, a track he plans to include in his next recording. 

Produced by the CEO of Mo Hits Records, Don Jazzy, with support from the Soul Muzik duo of Del B and Password, the song was recently premiered in Lagos, where the singer thanked his fans and the media for their role in his career, starting from his days in the Project Fame Africa house. The event also featured the unveiling of the winner of his TV project, The Most Undareyted Show.

Now moving into a new phase, Darey and his team are hoping to keep fans busy this Xmas, with the new track, which is already generating discourse among music lovers. The full album is billed to be released next year, after an international release scheduled for February 2010. 

Meanwhile, the VCD compilation for Darey’s award-winning videos is set for release. To be marketed by Okeysonic, the compilation will include the award-winning videos, Not The Girl, More, Carry Dey Go and others. 

With big-budget videos, breath-taking performances and chart-topping singles, Darey has finally won the hearts of music lovers, playing at gigs and winning both local and international awards.

Powede Lawerence 18-year old emerges Miss University

Powede Lawerence 18-year old emerges Miss University

POWEDE Lawerence, a 200-Level student of Nursing and Miss Niger Delta University (NDU), has beaten 49 other university queens to emerge the 2009 Miss University/United Nations Nigeria (MUN) in a colourful parade of beauty and brains.

Organised by Visions Innovations and Concepts Ltd in partnership with the Bayelsa State government; the third in the series held at the Glory Land Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.

Chisom Egwuatu, Miss Anambra State University (ANSU), emerged first runner up, while Adama Onyanta, a 300-Level Biochemistry student and Miss University of Jos (Miss UNIJOS), picked the second runner up position.

Highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of Mrs. Sylva as the Grand Patron of Miss University/United Nation Nigeria Foundation. The African Coordinator of the United Nations pageant, Ms. Syndee Keitte, conferred the award on her.

The Bayelsa first lady urged all the contestants to help spread the message of her cancer awareness project aimed at saving the lives of women.

Shortly after being crowned by the outgoing queen, Miss Aminat Jenny Ayuba of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, the new MUN 2009 burst into tears of joy.

Among the panel of judges that decided the winner were the publisher, Ovation International, Chief Dele Momodu; Executive Vice-President of Conoil Nigeria, Oma Eyewuoma, an engineer; Executive Vice-President MUN Organisation, Miss Tolulope Ademulegun; Miss USA 2007, Mrs. Stephanie Hunt; Mrs. Ginika Tor; Mrs. Mary Manzo; Executive Assistant to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Ms. Julie Donli; Barr. Megan Bozimo; and Mr. John Agha.

The queen will represent Nigeria next year at the Miss United Nations International pageant in the United States and the Miss University Africa pageant in South Africa.

The Future Awards 2009 Season 5 Nominees

The Nominees

Actor of the Year

Omoni Oboli

Gideon Okeke

Mercy Johnson

Kemi Lala Akindoju

Tonto Dikeh

Ali Nuhu

Mercy Aigbe

Nonso Diobi

Best Use of Advocacy

Tunde David (YGC Africa)

Stephen Oguntoyinbo (Talk Village International)

Onodi Daniel Chinedu (Nigerian Youth Association, Benin Republic)

Ndubude Matthew Ekene (Nigeria Youth Fight Against Malaria)

Emmanuel Odiase (Smokefree Foundation)

Chuks Etuka (Will to Survive)

Isoke Aikpitanyi (Casa de Isoke)

Light Up Nigeria

Best Use of Science

• Oteri Ogoghorie (0.1 Seconds Automatic Changeover)

• Akintunde Babatunde (Novel tidal-flow constructed wetland system for wastewater treatment)

• Ify Aniebo (Research in malaria)

• Bade Adesemowo (Power Back Alarm)

• Tosin Ogunrinde (Invention in robotics)

• Okelola Mayokun (Research in climate change)

• Godspower Oboide (Magnetic safety bumpers)

• Kamal Olaleye (Power inverter innovation)

Best Use of Technology

• Bode Pedro (Veda Technologies)

• Ike Orizu (mytruspot.com)

• Olufemi Akande (iWorks)

• Temi Kolawole (Antigravity)

• Uche Eze (bellanaija.com)

• Saheed Adejuwon (DigiWorks)

• GobbleAbba Studios

• Jay Aloysius-Chukwuemeka (Bluelabs LLC)

Businesss Owner of the Year

• Oghenekaro Agono (Tremor Perfect)

• Erefe Fynecountry (Deheney Services)

• Debola Lewis (Yvent Couture)

• Ayo Arigbagbu (Dada Books)

• Hassan Rilwan (Focal Point Publishing)

• Henry Oraika (Motomedia)

• Uyi Omokaro (DM2)

• Sylvester Olusola Adade (Pearl Creations)

Creative Artist of the Year

• Olanrewaju Oluwafemi

• Onyeka Nwelue

• Andrew Esiebo

• Jumoke Verissimo

• Babadeji Ogunnubi

• Adekunle Samuel Owolabi

• Yakaa Celestine

• Richardson Oviebo

Excellence in Public Service

• Dr. Iofarfa Tor-ayin (Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi)

• Emmanuel Etim (UNFPA)

• Jerry Uchechukwu Eze (UNFPA)

• Dr. Idoko Abraham Braimah (General Hospital, Lagos)

• Fatima Zara Modibbo (Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria)

• Dr. Adedayo Osholowu (Lagos University Teaching University)

• Ngozi Iheukwumere (University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin)

• Oluwatoyin Jegede (Engineering Department, University of Lagos)

Journalist of the Year

•Toyosi Ogunseye (The Punch)

• Ruona Agbroko (NEXT)

• Rachel Ogbu (Newswatch)

• Chinedu Iroche (NEXT)

• Segun Adeoye (TELL)

• Amina Alhassan (Daily Trust)

• Afolabi Adekoya (Citypeople)

• Funke Adetutu (BusinessDay)

Magazine of the Year

• Ace

• Soundcity Blast

• The Applause

• Revealed

• Genexx

• Acada

• Dynamix

• Tripz

Model of the Year

• Aminat Ayinde

• Ibukun Jegede

• Olubunmi Ademokoya

•Tayo Ishola

• Warebi Martha

• Isi Atagamen

• Bisi Sowemimo

•Owobowale Ogunlaja

Musician of the Year

• Dare Art-Alade

• Wande Coal

• Banky W

• MI

• Omawunmi

• Rooftop MCs

• Kel

• Psquare

Music Producer of the Year

• Jesse Jagz

• DJ Clem

• JMartins

• K Solo

• Tee Y Mix

• Dokta Frabz

• Terry G

•Dekunzy

On-Air Personality of the Year (Radio)

• Tosyn Bucknor (Top Radio)

• Matse Uwatse (Wazobia FM)

• Toolz (Beat FM)

• Amake and Charles (Hot FM)

• Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi (Beat FM)

• Gbemileke Oyinsan (Inspiration FM)

• Bernie Ark (Cool FM Abuja)

• Chuks Roberts (Cosmo FM Enugu)

On-Air Personality of the Year (TV)

• Yvonne Ekwere (Silverbird TV)

• Cynthia Okpala (MTV Base)

• Adaure Achumba (Silverbird TV)

• Denrele Edun (Soundcity)

• Gloria Ebong (Channels TV)

• Veronica Onuchi (HiSoccer)

• Deji Falope (Street Dance)

• Andre Blaze (Nigezie)

Professional of the Year

• Franklin Ozekhome (Insight Communications)

• Abdularahman Aliyu (Abuja Investments Company Limited)

• Simi Dosekun (Kachifo Limited)

• Ifeanyi Ajuluchukwu (Access Bank)

• Dipo Okuribido (Banwo & Ighodalo)

•Fopefoluwa Adebayo (Goldman Sachs)

• Aneto Okonkwo (Management Consultant)

•Ifunnaya Maduka (Dean of Students, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls)

Screen Producer of the Year

Dragon Fly Productions

Clarence Peters (Capital Productions)

Tola Odunsi (Storm Productions)

Imoh Umoren (Ultima Studios)

Chuka Ejorh (NeverMachine South Africa)

Yinka Obebe (Nigezie)

Gbenga Salu (Renders & Illusion)

Kenneth Gyang (“Finding Aisha”)

Sportsperson of the Year

• Osaze Odemwingie (Football)

• Vivian Chukwuemeka (Shotput)

• Mikel Obi (Football)

• Ikechukwu Uche (Football)

• Fatima Abinu (Lawn Tennis)

• Obafemi Martins (Football)

• Janet Dung (Athletics)

• Aruna Quadri (Table Tennis)

Style Entrepreneur of the Year

• Muyiwa Osindero (Clothesense)

• Uche Nnaji (Ouch!)

• Tobi Vincent (Alvince)

• Linda Ikeji (Blackdove Comms)

• Ugonna Umeruo (House of Nwaocha)

• Adetola Olateju (Xquizit)

• Biobelemoye Omoniyegha (Labelle’s Touch)

• Funke Ogunde (Phunk Afrique)

Team of the Year

•Africa Youth for Change

• Knighthouse Productions

• Light Up Nigeria

• Yellow Dog Productions

• Salsa Federation in Nigeria

• The Umusu Wives

• Gbagyichild Entertainment

• Glitz Youths

Young Person of the Year

• Ik Osakioduwa (On Air Personality)

• Toyosi Akerele (Youth Advocate)

• Tolu Ogunlesi (Journalist)

• Asa (Bukola Elemide) (Singer/Performer)

• Ify Aniebo (Scientist)

• Qudus Onikeku (Dance professional)

• Stephanie Okereke (Actor/Movie Producer)

• Cobhams Asuquo (Music Producer)

All nominees are Nigerian citizens aged 18-31. For the next two weeks, any complaint about any of the nominees can be sent to nominations@thefuturenigeria.com. After that, no other complaints will be entertained. The two-month judging process begins immediately. Voting, which is 50% of the first stage of the judging process, begins immediately. Voting ends December 31 2009. More information on the nominees and the judging process (including the Central Working Committee report) is on

He Likes It!

Dad's bike is a complete success, but I might actually be even happier than he is.

He's out riding it today, in this frigid weather, so I know he really likes it.

The rest of the story:
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five

Happy New Year- Wallpaper III