Ghana Independence

Many thanks to Stylesafrik for creating this fabulous collection pieces made with Kente print for Ghana 57th Independence celebration. See that fabulous lady in Red Peplum top, yes, that's one of our Social Enterprise range.

Shop our range here> www.eighteenforever.co.uk

Photo credit: Stylesafrik

LDN Fashion Networking

I am happy to announce that I will be on the Panel Discussion at London Future Fashion on Thursday 20th February, 6:30pm-9:30pm. 

London Future Fashion is networking event for the Fashion Industry held in Camden Town. Welcoming designer, bloggers, stylists, models, magazines, fashion lovers into a cool contemporary venue where you can browse the latest independent clothing brands, witness live models display the hippest trends and network with fashion elite over drinks! 

You don't wanna miss it! Get your tickets and see you there xo

Photo credit: London Future Fashion 

Shuga to Hollywood

Lupita Nyong'o is popular from the Golden Globes Award winning film- 12 years a Slave. But this stylish, talented actress has been making waves in the creative industry for years. Lupita word on the production crew of films, including Fernando Meirelles The Constant Gardener and Mira Nair's The Namesake. 

Born in Mexico City to parents highly involved in politics, it is not secret she is a power-storm. 

She starred in the 2008 short film East River, directed by Marc Grey and shot in Brooklyn, New York. She returned to Kenya in 2008 and starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga. In 2009, she wrote, directed, and produced the documentary In My Genes, about the treatment of Kenya's albino population, which played at several film festivals.

Nyong'o was cast in 12 Years a Slave immediately after her graduation from Yale in 2012. The film was released in 2013 to great critical acclaim. Nyong'o received rave reviews for her performance, and has been nominated for several awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and two Screen Actors Guild Awards including Best Supporting Actress. She will next be featured in Liam Neeson's upcoming film Non-Stop.

In the movie 12 Years A Slave

In 2014 she was chosen as one of the faces for Miu Miu's Spring 2014 campaign, alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Elle Fanning and Bella Heathcote.

In a curve-hugging Christopher Kane midi and Christian Louboutin heels to the European premiere of Twelve Years A Slave at Odeon Leicester Square.

What do you think of Lupita's fashion style?

Photo credit: Google Images 

Featured: The Promota Magazine

Many thanks to The Promota Magazine for featuring Eighteen Forever in their magazine. It was a nice surprise.

Photo credit: Nish Tog 

Photo developer: The Promota Magazine 

Future Events

As this year draws to an end, we begin preparation for next year's events and activities. Below are some really useful dates for your diary.

Event: Fashion Business Planning For Success
Date: 15th January 2014.
More details here- http://www.fashion-angel.co.uk/events-and-workshops#

Event: Corporate Afrika
Date: 7th February 2014
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Entry: Free
W- http://cokobar.com/eventdetail.aspx?eventid=139 

Event: Britain's Top Designer
16th February 2014
Tickets: £15 STD £35 VIP
Venue: Grand Connaught Rooms London

For more information, please visit www.britainstopdesigner.com

We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Send your fashionable pics to us, you know we love to share them- eighteenf@gmail.com

Promotional Packages

Marketing is an important element of business success. Our aim is to give you the platform(s) to promote your business/brand/hobby to a wider audience. 

Who we are
As well as a blog, we own an emerging online fashion brand with exceptional unique prints in modern designs for women. The brand's social aims is to create sustainable employment and income in developing communities through fashion design.  Thus promoting economic development and empowering the community. Take a peek at our web> www.eighteenforever.co.uk 

Our achievements so far....

• BEFFTA Awards and Black Weblog Awards Blog of the Year nominee 2012 & 2013
• Contributor to Africa Fashion Week London Magazine 2012. 
• Featured at FAB Magazine Online, Ciaafrique, Africaidea, Africa Fashion Style Daily, Fashion Cadet, Lifestyle Monthly Magazine, Liverpool Hope University Website, The Daily Post, Echo Magazine.
• Fashion talk on The Sporah Show London (SKY 209).  
• Supported by UnLtd Funding UK. 
• Launched our fashion brand in 2013. 
• Won competition to Showcase at Africa Centre Summer Festival London 2013. 
• Showcased at Liverpool Urban Hair Show 2013.
• Press at Africa Fashion Week London 2012. 

Our stats
We launched as a Fashion Blog in February 2012.

• We have over 50k page views. 
• Top 10 countries in order are: USA, UK, Russia, Germany, France, The Gambia, Canada, Italy, Latvia and India. 
• Page views by operating systems are- Windows, Macintosh, Linux, iPad and iPhone. 
• Two main traffic sources are- Facebook and Google. 
• Most popular posts are- Articles (we can write an article about your brand or use endorsements). 

Promotional Packages

Types of packages                Benefits                                    Cost                                            Duration 

Bronze                             Brand listing on                            FREE                                          2 months  

                                        our blog only             

Silver                              Listed on our blog                          FREE                                         4 months 

                                       and 2 social media 

                                       platforms of your choice            

Gold                              Featured and listed on                     Product endorsement                   Lifetime 

                                                                                             for giveaways/competitions. 

                                      our blog + all social media 

                                      platforms and promotional 

                                      materials at events. 

Please note: for Silver package users, we expect you to share our business details with your contacts. 

For more information about our packages, please contact us:

E- eighteenf@gmail.com 

W- www.eighteenforever.co.uk

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African Print Maxi Dress

As you know, we are also a Social Enterprise with a clothing range for women. Our collection showcases vibrant African prints in modern designs like this Mermaid style dress.

Shop the range here> www.eighteenforever.co.uk
We are giving away 20% off all items from this range for Christmas at www.stylesafrik.com

If you wish to collaborate with us, please send us an email- eighteenf@gmail.com

Happy Shopping!

Photo credit: Nish Tog