Wednesday 2nd of September 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

Tag: African Beauty

Anyango Mpinga

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Anyango Mpinga is an award-winning fashion designer who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Formally trained in media studies, she graduated with a B.A. in social communication with a minor in radio production, and worked in the media industry as an event and public relations manager at the beginning of her career.

In 2011, she was inspired to take her love for fashion beyond a hobby, and began her clothing line with the vision to create a brand that is synonymous with elegance, authenticity and style.

In 2015, she relaunched eponymously as part of a growing slow fashion movement, which emphasizes a more conscious consumption of fashion products, focusing on a clean, transparent supply chain that is sustainable and ethical.

Mpinga’s influences are drawn from her spiritual life as a Bahá’í, her love for the arts, her travels and her rich multi-cultural heritage. As her brand continues to evolve, the designer has been recognized internationally—in both 2015 and 2017, she was nominated for Designer of the Year at the Kenya Fashion Awards, and in 2016, she received the She Trades Collective (ITC Geneva) International Design Award. Mpinga’s work is a testament of her love for art in motion while creating sustainable incomes for the artisans she works with across the globe.

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Ythera Beauty

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

About Ythera Beauty
Ythera Inspired by the African woman: phenomenally resilient, passionate in the pursuit of her dreams and inspirational in her drive to succeed. She is multi-dimensional, moving between the traditional and the modern, the village and the city, the home and the office. She defies definition; she is Limitless.

Ythera Inspired by the beauty of Africa and crafted locally for women by women. Embracing the potential of a woman’s life in all its beautiful complexity – the powerful and the feminine, unique and authentic Limitless.

Founder and CEO of Ythera Beauty Anna Njoroge

Ythera Beauty Products ( Frangipani ,Tuber Rose and Vanilla Orchid )

Frangipani
She invites you to experience an exotic paradise reminiscent of sun-drenched beaches, tropical flowers, along with crystal clear waters bottled up in a body mist called Frangipani. Composed of a floral bouquet, citrus notes and gourmand notes, this unique scent will tantalise the senses Frangipani  scent is now Available in 250ml and 120ml packaging.

Tuber Rose
Indulge in a calming, refreshing, velvety opulence with Ythera’s Tuber Rose body mist. Composed of floral and fruity notes, this scent is sure to rejuvenate the senses Tuber rose is also Available in 250ml and 120ml packaging.

Vanilla Orchid
Revel in mysterious, captivating and warm Ythera Vanilla Orchid.  This body mist is profoundly feminine, extravagant and mesmerizing.  Composed of Vanilla, Almond and Sambac Jasmine.  Indulge in pure extravagance Vanilla Orchid Mist now available in 250ml and 120ml packaging.

Where can One find Ythera Beauty Products

Her Beauty products are now available in major store in kenya

  1. Ava Pharmacy – The Hub Karen
  2. Jumia Kenya
  3. Super Duper Cosmetics Ltd, Greenhouse, Ngong Rd
  4. Super Cosmetics, Woodvale Grove, Westlands
  5. Beauty Wholesale, Kimathi Street
  6. Rahma Beauty and Personal Care Mombasa
  7. Fitness Revolution, Karen
  8. Turquoise Signature Scents – Capital Centre, Mombasa Rd.

Content Courtesy Of Nairobi Fashion Hub & Ythera Beauty

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Nairobi Fashion High Tea 2018

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Zen Garden hosts its annual most fashionable High Tea event celebrating Haute Couture in Kenya every year in February,this year 2018 fashion High tea event will be held in March 3rd 2018, 8th Edition save the date 03/03/2018 #FHT2018.

Nairobi Fashion High Tea 2018 at The Zen Gardens

The previous four Fashion High Tea events boast rave reviews on pizzazz, style and execution. We’ve had sell-out crowds consisting of high profile guests and personalities. The events have received extensive media coverage both locally and abroad. The support and sponsorship in the past have been from top class brands such as KISS FM, XFM, Heineken, Coca-Cola, Moet et Chandon, Skyy Vodka, Campari, Famous Grouse, Patron, Nomadic Tents, PZ Cussons, True Love Magazine, KWV, Aquamist, Ramco Group, Wines of The World, Majestic Printers, Eat Out & Infinite Planners was tremendous.

The annual Fashion High Tea event is hosted to support various charitable causes. These are highlighted on our CSR page. The Fashion High Tea is a very high profile event that we have put together for the upwardly mobile discerning professional, to indulge in their favorite pastimes, i.e. fashion, shopping and socializing while indulging in luxury and sophistication atmosphere.

Zen creates an elaborate High Tea Menu every year. The lavish menu includes Delicious Pastries, Muffins, Cupcakes, Sushi Bar on Ice, Burger Stations, Cheese Corners and Savory Selections. The Beverage Bars are always a treat, including unlimited Cocktails, Spirits, Wines, Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee throughout the event. In a class of its own, The Fashion High Tea is a very glamorous, high profile event. There is no other event like it in Kenya.

Content Courtesy Of Zen Gardens

Castor Oil for Your Skin

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

Have you ever wondered how beneficial castor oil could be for your skin? Most of you have considered it as a cooking oil, but did you know the amazing benefits one could derive from it? below are some of the benefit of castor oil for your skin.

Benefits Of Castor Oil For Face
1. Beautiful Luscious Lips
Ever wanted soft, smooth and beautiful lips? If yes, the solution to your problem is none other than castor oil! It will hydrate your lips and add the smooth and plump look you have always wanted. Always take one teaspoon of castor oil and apply all over your lips before going to sleep. You may also do it the first thing in the morning. It is cost effective and a much better option as compared to expensive lip balms.

2. Fuller Eyebrows
Most of you have often complained about your eyebrows. Some of you might even think they are not dark enough. But when you have castor oil at home, that problem will be taken care of as well. If you cleanse your eyebrows with a bit of castor oil on a regular basis, there is no doubt you will feel a difference. It’s best to carry out your beauty routine at night. The results are always better.

3. Cleanser
Did you know that castor oil also cleanses your skin? Yes! It removes all the dead cells and allows your skin to shine and look brighter or radiant. If you haven’t added this to your beauty routine, then do so right away! All you have to do is take a few drops of castor oil on a piece of cotton ball and apply all over your face. This will also prevent your skin from having breakouts and removes all impurities found in the pores. Once you have massaged your skin, always wash your face with lukewarm or cold water.

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Content Courtesy Of Nairobi Fashion Hub

Photo credit: Hugh Morris Photography 

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How to make your Skin Glow by using Oxygen ” Oxygen Facial “

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We all wish we had that baby look soft skin, i know you miss your old baby soft skin? Is it very hard for you to face the mirror due to your pollution hit face that has turned lifeless? Because of the polluted world we live in, our facial skin does turn dull and enervated. Dont worry ! Oxygen facial is one super-good way of bringing back to your face that lost glory ” retore your youthful baby skin back”. Want to know the benefits of it? Here are some few simple way to restore baby skin.

 

We all wish we had that baby look soft  skin, i know you miss your old baby soft skin? Is it very hard for you to face the mirror due to your pollution hit face that has turned lifeless? Because of the polluted world we live in, our facial skin does turn dull and enervated. Dont worry ! Oxygen facial is one super-good way of bringing back to your face that lost glory ” retore your youthful baby skin back”. Want to know the benefits of it? Here are some few simple way to restore baby skin “Rejuvenation”.

What are the benefits of Oxygen Facial;
1. Glow With Moisturization
Oxygen facial seems to be a dramatic solution for ladies struggling with excessive dryness. Pollution hit faces don’t just look lifeless, they also go dry beyond repair. You can offer your skin the deep penetrating moisturizing benefits offered by the oxygen facial. This level of moisturization restores the normal pH level of your skin. It prepares the skin against future sun damage as well.

2. Feel The Blush
Missing your old sheen and radiance? Take the rescue of oxygen facial and rejoice the lost blush in your skin once again. Oxygen facial removes impurities with a burst of fresh oxygen on the epidermis. It imparts life to dead skin that looks dull and dry. It results in increased blood circulation in the facial tissues. Increased blood circulation increases the quality of the skin’s coat – the epidermis. Skin regains its lost natural blush with the splash of magical oxygen facial from the first sitting itself.

3. Acne-Free Face
Acne is a result of trapped oil and dirt in the open skin pores. Oxygen facial reduces the pore size and offers deep cleansing. As a result, the pores shrink. Skin gets freedom from trapped dirt, dust, oil and sebum. The end results are – Acne free glowing skin, radiant appearance and a pinkish tint.

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Penny Winter

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

Founded in 1997 by Irish designer Penny Winter, the brand’s handcrafted jewellery, made from ethically sourced, re purposed Ankole cow horn, brass, and other raw materials from Africa, is considered one of Kenya’s first sources of African accessories.

Winter started her career at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the English National Opera in London after her studies at the London College of Fashion, where she specialized in period costumes for plays.

After travelling to Kenya on a backpacking adventure she fell in love with the country, making it her permanent home in 1997.

An adventurer and explorer, Winter’s travels provide the perfect opportunity for sourcing interesting materials – whether it’s the downtown backstreets and alleyways of Nairobi, the ruby mines of Voi, the metalworks of Suswa, or the island of Lamu, Winter always takes away something that can later be seen in her designs.

With a designer’s eye, she handpicks uncut stones from genuine stone merchants – sapphires, rubies, tourmaline and opal – and turns it into unique pieces of art. Penny Winter has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Condé Nast Traveler, and has stockists both locally and abroad.

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Stunning New Images Celebrate Kenyan Female Icon who Stood up to Colonialists, Mekatilili wa Menza

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CNN How do we immortalize people who have impacted the world and made it better in a significant way?

Two photographers, Rich Allela and Kureng Dapel, show us how in a series of images in a project titled “African Queens.”

They recreated the life of a female Kenyan icon Mnyazi wa Menza, who was popularly known among her people as Mekatilili wa Menza.

Mekatilili is celebrated in Kenya for challenging oppressive colonial policies in the early 1900s.

She was fearless and was even said to have slapped one of the British colonial masters in a heated argument in August 1913, according to The Star, a local newspaper in Kenya.

Commenting on the project, Allela said it “represents the strength of womanhood, and inspires the African woman to rise above the inequality and discrimination faced every day.”

Story highlights
Photographers Rich Allela and Kureng Dapel celebrate female African icons in a bold photography project themed “African Queens”
In this collection, they re-imagine fearless Kenyan woman Mnyazi wa Menza (Mekatilili) who challenged colonialism in Kenya
Here are some of our favorite images from the collection.

Mnyazi wa Menza a.k.a Mekatilili was a strong woman known for her fierceness and resistance of colonial rule in Kenya. This photography project represents her life in the Giriama region of Kenya where she lived from the1840s to 1924, according to local sources.

In this reimagination, a fearless Mekatilili is pictured readying for battle, defying the age-long patriarchal norms in Kenyan (and generally, African) societies. Women were not known to be headstrong during that time, but Mekatilili could not be silent about the colonial oppression in her community. While celebrating her achievements, Kenyan newspaper, Daily Nation, described her as the “mad woman who rattled the British.”

Infuriated by the exploitative practices of forced labour and over-taxation by colonial masters in the Giriama community, Mekatilili challenged colonial rule. It is documented that she once slapped a colonial master during a heated exchange over demands made by him from her community. She stood strongly for traditional religious practices and preservation of native customs and traditions, says Kenya’s The Standard.

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Andrea Iyamah

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

Andrea Iyamah is a Canada-based swimwear and ready-to-wear brand founded by Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah in 2013.

Strongly influenced by the colours and patterns signature of her home country, the brand takes inspiration not only from Nigeria, but also from the silhouettes and tailoring from other African countries.

For each collection, Iyamah looks to different African nations for design cues, yet always returns back to the cut-out swimsuits that are a staple of the brand. “The brand’s aesthetic is to always give a hint of edge while using cuts and patterns that embrace the feminine figure,” she said, speaking to StyleCaster.

“Colour is a strong part of our message for the brand so it’s important to not only use colors that fit a style but also enhances the meaning.”

Since its launch, the brand has focused on selling ethnicity with a modern twist, and the Andrea Iyamah team works together to ensure that stories are told through every piece created.

Makeup lovers party with Ciroc at Mona Faces Makeup class.

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

Ugandan makeup artiste Monalisa Umutoni, professionally known as Mona Faces held her first makeup master class recently at the Golden Tulip Hotel, in Kampala.

The two day long master class experience featured makeup tutorials and trials from the makeup queen, as well as skin care and maintain tips offered by Dr. Malik Sempereza of Unity Skin Clinic, and Business talk from Africa Elevation, Neli Siwematte.

Later, the face beat queen hosted her guests and celebrity friends that included Ciroc Uganda Brand Ambassador Brian Ahumuza, Singer Apass, Bettinah Tianah, Sheila Gashumba and many others to a cocktail party, courtesy of the Ultra-Premium Vodka, Ciroc. The guests who turned up dressed to the nines in different fashionable pieces were treated to exquisite Ciroc Infused cocktails, including the customized “Mona Magic” Cocktail, which was created by the makeup queen.

The makeup master class was proudly sponsored by Ciroc Uganda, Golden Tulip Hotel, Blush Media, and Fenon.

Photo Courtesy Of Mona Faces Makeup

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