Jane Ole, a native of Abia State, is one of Nigeria's celebrity fashion designers who do not make songs and dances of their success. The third of her parents' six children ' four boys and two girls ' the Founder/Creative Director of ElizabethWaldorf attended Chrisland Primary School, Opebi, and Queen's College Yaba, Lagos, for her primary and secondary school education before proceeding to the University of Lagos for a degree in Microbiology. Her 360 degrees label is sub-divided into four ' Le Petite ElizabethWaldorf, luxury couture for 0-21years; ElizabethWaldorf 21, fashion for the elegant young woman; ElizabethWaldorfLimited Edition, the ultra deluxe collection, and ElizabethWaldorf Africa, luxury expression of fashion with fabrics from all over Africa. The lady, who has had working stints with reputable companies such as the Nigerian Breweries Plc, Ecobank Nigeria, Zoom Mobile Telecoms and BankPHB shares with DANIEL ANAZIA, her style secrets and beauty routine. What was growing up like for you'It was fun and memorable. My father was brought up in the UK, so, we had to go everywhere with him. This exposed us to a high profile lifestyle, high class and exquisite taste. Your definition of fashion It is a wearable art. It refers to current trends and what the fashion industry presents to you four times a year. Style uniqueness I love being classy and elegant in whatever I wear. I love clean lines and well-cut structured garments. Favourite colour Hmmm' This is a hard one because I'm a fashion designer; I hate to discriminate, but I love black and red almost equally. Favourite designer(s)Yemi Osunkoya (Kosibah) for Nigeria, and abroad, there's a long list, but today, I'd go with the late Alexander McQueen; he knew the art of fashion. Favourite piece of clothing My Elizabeth Waldorf structured floral print summer frock and my floor-length shouldered floor on tulle dress from A/W2012. What would you not be caught wearing, any day' Grunge boots! What is fashion faux pax for you' Mini skirt on a full-bodied woman. How often do you improve on your wardrobe'I clean out my closet often; literally, I give out things I haven't worn in six months. I buy quality pieces that can work for a lot of looks. Most expensive item ever bought Wow'I better not say. What is your must have for the month' Louboutin Piaget stilettoes.Body care and grooming habits I never sleep with make up! I wash, cleanse, tone and moisturise. Every morning, I useNeutrogena oil free acne wash orDemalogica special cleansing gel. For my body, Iuse Sebamed soap with Juliada ginger bread cookie scrub; it really gives my body the much-needed glow in the sun. I floss after meals and always have a hand sanitizer in my purse. The spa is my favourite place. Favourite signature scents Since I create my signature scent by mixing three amazing fragrances, I'd have to go with Idole D'Armani. I love it because it creates a power aura. Favourite food I'm a seafood Junkie! Gimme Tiger prawns and I would make you a well-cut structured garment. Turn onMy Elizabeth Waldorf frocks, Michael Kors gold watch prawns, stilettos, my iPad, and my puppy, Bella! Turn offI detest dishonest people and chaos. What would you consider sexy in both men and women' For the men, well dressed and the women, hot legs.Craziest thing ever done in life Creating the ElizabethWaldorf luxury brand. Choice travel/holiday destination Definitely Paris; I do want to go to Rome. But Paris, as a city, inspires me. Philosophy of life With grace, passion and determination anything is achievable. What would you like to change in Nigeria, if given the opportunity' Provide power! I'm sure most entrepreneurs will be pleased with me.
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