Pop Africano

There is a new Pop Magazine gracing magazine stands (please please say there will be somewhere I can buy an issue from here in the UK.) It is called Pop Africano, created by Oroma Elewa who is Nigerian born and now lives in New York who is a photographer and editorial director. I have to say I'm really happy that this magazine has been published as the idea of Vogue Africa was dismissed, it's brilliant to have an editorial magazine for African people wherever they are. I'm really interested to see the take on fashion and consepts behind the shoots and how the African culture and hopefully fashions will be intertwined with high fashion, also what kind of cultural issues the magazine will address. I think it will be interesting to see how another culture is going to take on editorial fashion/beauty in their own way it sounds so awesome!!! Hopefully it will be as interesting and bold as the cover!! >.<

GLAM OR SHAM?: Wedding Weekend: Alicia Keys' Vera Wang Wedding Gown and Tiny's Valentino Wedding Gown

Love, and labels, were in the air this weekend.

As we previously reported, Tiny got married to T.I. in a lavish celebration, one of three scheduled engagements. Her over-the-top, princess Valentino gown did give me a Wow moment minus the chest tattoos (sorry ladies, I just don't love them).

But the embroidered tulle detailing on the bust and ruffles around the bottom of the dress are so gorgeous! Tiny paired it with an elegant diamond necklace and a veil with a crystal headband. She gave long, flowing hair under the veil. Loove! The groom wore an all-white white tux and glasses. Awww.

The bridesmaids wore black strapless dresses with sweetheart necklines and platinum sashes and matching diamond necklaces. Classy and chic.

Alicia Keys also tied the knot with Producer Swizz Beats in a simple, elegant one-shoulder Vera Wang gown that showed off her baby bump.

I love the draping and the silver embroidered detail on the shoulder.

She paired the gown with diamond studs, a beautiful headdress and Christian Louboutins.

The groom wore a pink, ruffled button-down shirt, black bow-tie, Aviator sunglasses, white jacket, black pants and white studded Christian Louboutin shoes. Hmm...ok, what matters is love but Swizz' outfit is giving me Easter Sunday. Yikes.

I DO love that her hair is off her face in an elegant bun. Very pretty!

What do you think of Tiny and Alicia Keys' wedding gowns? Glam or Sham? Do you have a favorite?

Kisses,

Coutura

Photos: AliciaKeysWeb.com; TheYBF.com.