T-mobile G1/Bloom Collection/Other issues

Lights! Camera! Action! We've unveiled our bloom collection. Check it at www.jotees.etsy.com or www.joteestrendz.com.

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Got the new G1 phone, very chic phone but I already have my reservations about its user friendliness. Lots of sweet applications to download....needless to say some of the apps are very distasteful as well. But am enjoying the use of it so far...







I find it very disturbing that we still get harassed for voicing our opinion in Nigeria of today. Came across the issue on the Waffarian's blog. Read here about the Jonathan Elendu Story. So this makes me think: Is this for real or is the dude just actually looking for publicity in order to gain political assylum...'cos really I find it hard to believe this still happens...Your thots anyone??

Its Fashion Week!

And loads of designers are exhibiting thier designs. Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous designs! Its so hard to choose which is my favorite. But I think I finally picked Valentino. The collection is soooooo Hot! I could literarily buy everything on the runway...well if i had the money...lol

There are tons of others too....check out their fall collection on Style.com

Hot Videos/Tracks by Infinity

Here are 4 awesome tracks/videos I think everyone ought to listen to....'case you haven't seen them before. Not in any order...Awesome group, unique and different from anything seen out there. Hopefully some of us understand the words...if not, well...I'd be glad to translate. Enjoy!

Search! Search! Search!

We are about to unveil our latest collection and you know what this means? New designs, pictures, camera, lights and action! So here's the dealio...Models and make-up artist, here's your chance to make some dough. We are looking for a make-up artist for simple but fierce cosmetic touch-ups to commit an hour to a photo shoot session. Also looking for a size 2-4 Model must be 18+ years of age and also willing to commit about 2 hours for photo shoot.

If you are interested or know anyone who might be, tell them to send an email to info@joteestrendz.com.

Thanks!

Ankara Signature Clutches

To suit the summer and party-time season, we are introducing yet again our signature clutches; this time specially designed by Remz

Very much like your ordinary clutch but speaks more volumes in terms of colors and fabrics used. Made out of the Ankara fabric and lined internally with black satin. The clutch closes with magnetic snaps and its roomy enough to hold keys, small wallets, tissues e.t.c

We can custom make yours with any fabric of your choice or with our own choice of fabric.

A moment of silence for a wonderful sister

We lost another sister and friend to Sickle cell anemia. God knows best. She was wonderful, cheerful and easy going. Everyone remembered Bolanle as that smiling girl in a flowery dress. She warmed up to you instantly and you had no choice than to love and accept her. I seem to keep asking God why it had to be her...but again...He knows best. I pray her soul finds rest and I pray that God gives her family the fortitude to bear the loss. You will surely be missed....

Random Wednesday

Hot on local TV this summer -

Hells Kitchen
So you think you can dance

Yeah sometimes am that bored, cant help it.

Summer '08 Collection is alive and kicking. Check it HERE

Finally is it me or its just extraordinary hot this summer? For the first time in my whole life...I am ready for FALL!

Dejavu Mag out and selling/Naija hottest videos

The spread is out and selling...here are selling points....

LAGOS SALES OUTLETS
FACE KLINIC .57
OPEBI ROAD OPEBI.

SESAME SUPERMART AND CAKE SHOP
40.OLADIPO ADEYEMI STR,
ANTONY VILLAGE.

STEERS FASTFOOD,
TOYIN STR, BESIDE AQUATIC HOTEL.

LONDON SALES OUTLET.
FIRST STOP AFRICAN SHOP,
NO4,LESS STR,OPEN SHAW,MANCHESTER,
POST COD,M111 NJ.
ITALIAN BACKGROUND BOUTIQUE,
142,NEW CROSS ROAD,
NEW CROSS,
LONDON SE 14 5BA.

There are like 1 zillion london sales outlet, so holla if u interested. Won't waste much space putting it on here. Also contact me if you are in the US and are interested in a copy or two.

Okay down to youtube videos...Morachi...met him life and i must say i didn't like him at all in person...but after listening to his album i think he did great! Hot music. I give him props.



Then going on to this crazy folks - X-Project. Lol! Love them. love the girl's braids, love the razzness of this video...and love the synthethization goin for it....hey! oya lori le!




Going on next to Dare Art Alade and Tuface.....haven't felt any of Dare's singles like this one. Ol'boy finally impressed me. Hot video. Me likes!



Next is Rooftop MCs - Lagimo. Hot video! nice concept




And finally here is Tipsyslim dancing to Gongo Aso....ol' girl must smoke somthin...i don't know wot...but i love her.

Dejavu Mag - Press Coverage

Just a quick update....lol! Yeah been hella busy. But am proud to say we got press coverage from Dejavu - An entertainment Mag.

If y'all don't know - check out the group on Facebook. These peeps are doing big things and i see them going places. Copies are out April 19th - Contact me if you interested.

B-Sparkle Winners

Been hella busy but just wanted to do a quick post. Congrats to all our B-sparkle winners and thanks for participating. The turn out was somewhat unexpected but ladies do love jewelries.

We are in the process of having a photo-session soon....still in the organizing mode, and this time its so hard to decide on what models will be wearing the clothes...unbelievable. Every single model has something we'd love to show off....So its a struggle...but y'all watch out for new pics and new attires. Exciting moment i tell ya!

B-SPARKLE

Wanna introduce our B-Sparkle Jewelry line formally - yes our very own jewerly line! Each piece will have its own meaning and design. How did we come about the name? Hmmmm...there's just been some common names - Bijou, Jewel, e.t.c associated with jewerly lines these days that we thought we'd do something with a tad bit difference. We came up with B-Sparkle because each piece will give the wearer an edge to shine, glitter and spark off lights in the eye of the beholder. It couldn't be more appropriate.

On another note, we will be exhibiting some of our collection this March in Minneapolis at the Beads of Whimsy Exhibit. Watch out for more info on that, for those of you in the Minneapolis area who wants to come feed thier eyes - Will keep you posted on date and location.

Some of the jewelry is already been sold in our online shop and we've gotten some good feedback on some of them. To all those that provided those kind feedbacks...thanks much!

To launch the B-Sparkle line, we are giving out a few free items every week! Ranging from Earrings, Coral bangles, neck jewelry e.t.c. Its very simple! Get five people to join our facebook group - Jotees Trendz and have them leave a wall post saying you referred them to the group. In a week, the first individual to get five people total to join the group gets to win an item from our B-Sparkle line. Very easy huh?

Ázãrïã

As much as we aim to spread the word about ourselves….we will endeavor to showcase some fabulous fashion things we have come across in our life-time.

Today, we turn the show lights to Ázãrïã. This design label is fabulousita! Their designs are created with genuine leather ranging from clutches/handbags to sandals and some exotic designs in jewelry. I loooooove their bag collection though! The men are not left out too. They have some nice cowhide leather office collection bags for men! Yep! Its about time we start recognizing our very own designers….so peeps…go and support!

Their website – House of Ázãrïã is still in the developing stages but watch out for this sophisticated design label! Contact is bukizaria@yahoo.co.uk. I believe they have a store in Victoria Island Lagos….Check out the rest of thier collection on FaceBook. Enjoy!

Happy New Year Y'all!!!

May this year bring all of what we wish and hope for. New year...new beginnings....
What to expect in 2008?
*Fabulous designs
*More coverage and accessibility
We are currently remodeling our website to better suite client needs but in the mean time you can now shop online for your Jotees outfit on http://www.jotees.etsy.com/. Have fun shopping! Remember we are on facebook too

Events over the Weekend

For those of you that are frequents, we decided to update our blog title and user name....I think the new title sounds haute. Wachu all think? Take the poll...

As for urser names, don't get confused... lol Labelle=Prettie-Tee=Labelle.

Okay....So a bunch of stuff happened over the past couple weekends and I should have updated but we were bitten by the busy bee.

We attended an 'African Day of Prayer' Event at a friends church where we exhibited some of our designs.

This is totally irrelevant, but I just had to put this pic up. Sooooo cute!

And oh! Lawd! There's so much to tell! Jotees also participated in the 'Eat So They Can' charity event on the island in Lagos over the past weekend. Look on Facebook for more details, but you can see some pictures here too.

Toyosi changed the face of the event when she dressed up the models with her designs. She had mad fun doing it. It was a small event, but like she put it: "She felt fulfilled being able to partake in an event designed to reach out to the needy"

She was interviewed by City People, so y'all watch out for the editon!

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Came across a few blogs today - Vacancy Nigeria. The idea totally thrilled me! I sorta know this guy through a friend and after explaining the concept behind this blog, I was overly excited by the marvelous idea!

I see these fine young men blowing up a great idea for the Nigerian Economy. Y'all check it out and spread the word.

And if you are into E-bookz like me, check this: Bukspy

Don't forget to VOTE !

Promoting Others

I came across an old family friend on Facebook today. FB does rock 'cos you won't believe the number of peeps you've lost contact with and then all of a sudden they appear out of nowhere.. So we got chatting and this old pal has done really good for himself...we went to same elementary school as kids and of course you know how that goes, we didn't conversate much while growing up...so just chatting with him today made me go wow! Ol' pal is all grown into a fine young man...and running his own business. I didn't hesitate to add him to our list of insipirations. This inspiration goes waaaay back in time and did i already say how proud I am?

Going through his portfolio, he has done a number of good works from SoundCity to Trainning and resource sites, Educational sites and to hosting our very own koko-master's site. On a side-note D'banj has got to be the most craziest dude alive. Needless to say his site is banging and the most amusing of it all was the little excerpt of his voice on any page about to load..... 'hmmmm the koko is loading'....lol! Y'all shld check it out!

So this goes to the Future generation of Nigeria. We do have very intelligent peeps in Nigeria who have done well for themselves and a lot of us who are coming up the ladder...my dear family friend - Segun Ajiboye is part of them. We all need to keep encouraging the young generation 'cos their acumen and creativity is beyond comprehension and there's so much still yet they can do for Naija.

Having said that, the 'Future Awards' nomination has started. So guys, please take some time to nominate people like Segun and em...peeps like us - Jotees (gotsa promote ourselves too) for categories such as the 'Entreprenuer of the Year' award. To nominate, please go here -http://www.thefuturenigeria.com/nominate.php

Someone else I strongly believe deserves recognition is:

Onada - For her great works in reaching out to needy children worldwide. There might not be a category for deeds such as this, but please feel free to create your own category jare...that way the organizers/judges know that in 2009 they ought to create a category for this.

For questions on nomination categories, post them up...I'd be glad to answer them.

Thanks and God bless y'all as you nominate!

J - Designs in NY

Jotees Designs was in NY last weekend for the Naija Independence day celebrations. Boutini and a few others were rocking the designs and repping us. Pictures below:

And boutini was dying over a few fine dudes....i had to agree they were haute though

Fore more pictures, visit underdarock.com and ariyaentertaiment.com

Great wknd y'all!

Finally - Jotees Trendz

Its been a stressful few months trying to set up the Jotees website. Lets have this picture here, lets have the contact list over there…I don’t like the picture viewer software, I think we ought to make our models show the back of the dresses also, I suggest we….blah blah blah…but finally am proud to say our WEBSITE is finally up and running! I tell you, it’s not been easy. Now I know what those biz moguls say when they say ‘It ain’t easy’. It sure ain’t.

And when you actually think that because you are a part of a team, it should make things a little easier, that you can pull ideas together and thinking doesn’t have to be too hard. Em….Its not necessarily so. Everyone on the team wants to have a say and have their own ideas implemented. Yeah my team encompasses my sisters but those girls got some strong characters going on. Sometimes I wonder if am truly their sister. I kinda await that news to be broken to me some day.... ‘you really are not part of this family’ type of news. Lol…But hey I love those chicas….as strong-headed they might seem to be. I still love them.

The months felt like a pack of disarranged puzzles, trying to jot down ideas, implement them and discussing them with our web designer. Poor chica, I was always breathing down her nceck but I really think I was far much of a better client than some she has had in the past. Yeah I got to give myself some props too. But ol’ girl did a marvelous job. Big ups to Icyworks. For your web design needs, y’all reach out to that chic. She does fabulous work o.

So the hard work paid off at last…we’ve been getting numerous calls and comments on how fabulous our website looks…how fabulous our designs are and the requests are mounting up everyday. So I sit here and am thinking what I have gotten myself into? But its fun…its exciting if you have the passion for it.

I don’t believe in words such as ‘Can’t’, ‘Difficult’, ‘Not’ e.t.c . You will hardly ever find them in my choice of words. I was chatting with a friend last night and I had to keep emphasizing the importance of staying positive at all times. Rather, use words such as ‘It’s a struggle, but I CAN get it done’, ‘It’s going to be hard, but I CAN maneuver it’. To succeed at a business, aside from having a passion for what you do, it’s vital you stay positive while doing it.

So here’s to years and years of success. It can’t be achieved without hard work though. I love work, I love to work hard and sometimes I see work as a means to get away from the craziness of life. When am engulfed in my world of work, it means blocking out everything. Sometimes I use work to hide away from issues I need to deal with. I know it could be wrong, but I say its better than some other measures used by peeps. But all in all, am just saying that am prepared to work hard for as long as I can.

And I can’t begin to exaggerate on how much work my wonderful sisters are doing. Its like there’s this drive, this force pushing us all. These chics are driven to succeed. Sometimes I feel I don’t know them, like they aren’t really my sisters at all. It’s a totally professional no-nonsense environment when we are at work. I can’t help but throw a smile at the corner of my lips every now and then when I think about what women of substance my sisters have become.

Yes o! We are born to succeed! And to cap this all, let me sign off with my favorite saying, mine and mine alone; ‘The curse is within oneself, the moment you know it, you break it.’

Tales of Faith and Wisdom

I came across this article through my job site - on Splendour (Seye) and I find it motivating for all you fellow naija bloggers out there especially those of you that are faboulous with writing! I know talent when I see it and I can say boldly that I have come across excellent talent on blogspot. Likes of Atu e.t.c. You know yourselves....you guys are mad talented and I know y'all can go places!
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In school libraries, students and teachers can check out Seye (Splendour) Oke’s first novel, Debbie’s Diary.

Debbie’s Diary is a story about the experiences of four friends embarking on their freshman year at university. Not only are their friendships changing, but the wide-eyed students are also exposed to a world of drug abuse, alcoholism and cult activities at Nigerian universities. In the end, their faith binds them together.

An inspirational writer, Splendour, analyst-Resources, has integrated her writing and research skills into her career with Accenture.

“To write a good book, you need organization and creativity. Writing over the years has helped me master both skills,” Splendour said. “While working on projects, I try to visualize the end result on a storyboard in my mind. Then I break it down into small details.”After a series of rejections from publishers, Splendour decided to make her writing dream a reality by self-publishing her works.

Splendour’s website is an interactive experience, where readers can get a sneak peek about her upcoming books, purchase her works, download sample chapters and leave comments.“While it’s been a challenging journey, publishing the books myself has been an enlightening experience,” Splendour added.

Splendour also founded Splendour Dynasty in 1998–an organization committed to creatively spreading the message of love and mercy through writing. Through Splendour Dynasty, she also created Mercy’s Touch, which focuses on community service to various children’s and widows’ charities in Nigeria. This year, Splendour is leading the “Follow the Fire” initiative to encourage reading among children.The public has responded enthusiastically to Splendour’s books. At the end of 2006, Splendour’s most recent novel Love’s Lie made the Top 40 bestsellers in Nigeria according to the Sun, a Nigerian newspaper. Love's Lie delves into a lie that the protagonist, Lovett, creates while growing up. Eventually, that lie becomes the crux of her life.

Splendour is also connecting with her readers through book-signing events and giving interviews with local newspapers. “I have been motivated to write more because of the public’s support,” Splendour said.“People ask me how I manage my work with Accenture and my writing. I often say you find time to do what you want to do. I realize how demanding our days at Accenture can be,” Splendour said. “I work at my writing with all my heart and never notice as the days pass by.

My advice to those who want to pursue a passion outside Accenture would be: Find the flame, fan the flare and follow the fire.”


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On a side note, this video has got to be the funniest ish ever...

Random Thursday+Jotees Signature Purses

I really think all the templates on blogger are wack. Can't seem to find one I really like. That's so messed up....

Other day I was watching CNN and they were airing the federal dog-fighting case...Why would Vick find pleasure in watching animals fight to their death? A lot of kids look up to him as role model and yet he did that? blah blah blah. They just went on and on...Only in America! Who cares if dogs beat themselves to death in naija? Who gives two?! Infact, who cares if two individuals beat themselves to death much more DOGS?!

But sha, sha looking at it again, me thinks it goes to show the level of 'violence' contained in football…I see football as a sorta 'survival of the fittest' kinda game...so if Vick derives pleasure in dog-fighting, please trace it back to what goes on in the mind of these footballers when they are on the field.

Did I also hear he placed a bet on the 'show'? 20K? 30K? Now that's what am talking about...Doing it for a reason. But how stupid can one really get? Putting your career on the line for some chicken fee you can earn in a heart beat.
Well so he pleads guilty to federal dogfighting...Who cares?!

In Other news, American Idol contestant decides that lai-lai she's got to audition for the show come pikin or not

Hmmmmm....So they are here! The FABOULOUS 'Jotees Signature Ankara-Made Purses' Haute...haute...haute! I will rock this nicely to my 'Owanbe' parties!
Lola-Boutini...way to go!

www.joteestrendz.com - The Collection (Coming Soon)

GROSSiquete Day

One of the grossest thing to watch pple do is eating…depending on how its done. I just walked into the lunch room to grab a cup of coffee and I noticed this averagely built bulky guy eating lunch at a table to my left view. From the corner of my eye, I watched as he raised the bowl of soup to his mouth and dipped his tongue in the bowl struggling to lick d last few bits that might be left inside. I thought I hadn’t seen well at first, so I took a second look and this time he met my eye. I quickly averted my eye and thought to myself…wait a minute, am I in the same lunch room…one that belongs to one of the biggest IT Consulting firms? …where u hear billion of dollars thrown around everyday like you were talking about a penny. Oh, and it doesn’t end there, he was cladded in a nice suit and looked just like any snr excec of the firm! So am sitting here thinking, what would be the most justifiable reason to lift my bowl or plate of soup to my tongue and start licking in public?

As if that wasn't enough for one day, I decided to take a break and run to the bank to deposit my millions (someborri say AMEN to that)…lol. And my eye caught this middle-age chic, walking my opposite direction, she was wearing a white tank which barely covered her sagging boobs. Her boobs were popping out of the tank. No she wasn’t fat! So its not like the poor jugglies were screaming for fresh air. The poor things were just not tucked in right, and girlfriend didn’t give two about it. Amidst stares/whisphers from my fellow women passerbys, girlfriend just trotted along like she was on the ‘about-to-get-naked’ runway. If those jugglies were a pleasant sight, then it would have been a totally different story...but ol'girl just ended up ridiculing my women clique...chei!