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NALLAH B. SANGARÉ: The Multidimensional MUA Who Does It All

by Natalie Kimani|05 July 201816 July 2018|Beauty

Nallah B. Sangaré is like a book. One with an intriguing title engraved on an equally enchanting cover that somehow gives nothing away. Born in France to an Ivorian father and a Malian Mother, this Nairobi-based Makeup Artist (MUA) has...

MARCO LOUIS ACKERS: 10 Points To MAC’s Senior Artist for SS Africa

by Natalie Kimani|29 June 201816 July 2018|Beauty, Fashion

“You have to see this.” We’re told as we’re being ushered behind the scenes of a popular fashion event in the Nairobi calendar. Having been granted access to a couple of backstage, we were a little apprehensive. To say it...

7 Things MUAs Wished You Knew About Being A Makeup Artist

by Natalie Kimani|14 May 201806 July 2018|Beauty

Donned in all black, you’d be forgiven to deem the MUA (Make Up Artist) profession as purely elegant. In some cases, there are MUAs who do get to live the jet set lifestyle, rub shoulders with celebrities and play a...

BTS CREW SERIES – Editor’s Note – the Crew that made the shot

by The Designers Studio|10 May 201826 June 2018|Fashion, Fashion Film, Features, Photography, Style

Hey there good people. It is time for a new series. Is it me, or are these months flying by incredibly fast? Yikes! Hope you learnt and explored and discovered the art of photography and photographers doing amazing work in...

The Stylish Money-Making Avenue

by Natalie Kimani|25 March 201621 October 2016|Business, Style

At first glance, all you may notice are the dramatic sleeves, sequins, ruffles, and yet another time-specific trend walking the runway. But behind all the heavy leathers and bold prints is the business side of fashion. The biannual fashion month...

Backstage and Beyond

by Natalie Kimani|23 March 201621 October 2016|Business, Fashion

For all the poise and decorum on the runway, a lot of the magic really happens behind the stage. The backstage action occurs due to a carefully crafted team of hair stylists, Makeup artists (MUAs) and hair and beauty brands...