Fashion
Sell your regions… – Akua Amoakowaa tells Miss Golden Stool contestants
Sally Akua Amoakowaa
Founder of Miss Golden Stool Beauty Contest, Sally Akua Amoakowaa has charged the 15 contestants competing for this year’s beauty pageant to take advantage of the platform afforded them to sell their regions.
According to her, each region had a unique cultural heritage which must be sold for the world to know and patronise.
She made these remarks during an interview with The Spectator at the launch of the pageant recently.
It takes somebody with a bold heart to take up the challenge of a reality show, because it demands creativity, money and hard work.
Akua Amoakowaa said that she and her team would build the confidence and emotional intelligence of the contestants adding that, as a beauty queen there could be attacks, and “if you do not have the heart coupled with resilience you will not be able to overcome it and succeed.”
She said, they had created the needed environment, groomed them but the contestants needed to deliver and market their diverse culture on the platform.
Co-founder of the pageant, Mrs Dora Owusu Adomah, also urged the various regions to vote massively for their representatives and called on corporate Ghana to support financially since the programme would help protect the country’s enviable cultural heritage.
The programme which has started airing on Adom TV on Sundays will run till November 20, where those who have made it to the final would have a bigger stage to prove their mettle.
In all, there are 15 contestants representing, Eastern, Western, Bono, Ahafo, Ashanti and Central regions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Skirts are a wardrobe essential for many women, offering a variety of styles for different occasions.
Interestingly, not every woman is familiar with different types of skirts available and how best to style them.
The Spectator takes a look at the different types of skirts every woman should know about.
Mini skirt: Short length above knee.
Maxi skirt: Long length reaches the knee.
Tierd skirt: Layers of fabric for a flowy look
Mermaid skirt: Fitted through the hips, flaring the bottom.
Trumpet skirt: Slight flare from mid-thigh to hem.
Circle skirt: Full and flared with a circular shape.
Bubble skirt: Gathered hem creates a full, rounded shape.
Wrap skirt: Wraps around the waist and ties
Staker skirt: Short and flared playful style
Pencil skirt: Slim fit, straight shape
Pleated skirt: Features even folds or pleats.
Tullip skirt: Overlapping from panels create a tulip shape.
Asymmetrical skirt: Uneven hemline for a modern look.
Godet skirt: Inset panels add extra flare.
A-Line skirt: Fitted at the waist gradually flares out.
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By Linda Abrefi Wadie
VINTAGE dresses are making a strong comeback in the fashion world as more women embrace timeless designs that combine elegance and a touch of jewellery.
Once regarded as old-fashioned, vintage dresses are now becoming fashionable choices for women who want to stand out from the crowd.
Fashion enthusiasts are particularly drawn to vintage pieces because of their uniqueness. Unlike mass-produced outfits that are often seen everywhere, vintage dresses offer wearers the opportunity to create a distinctive look while expressing their personality.
Vintage dresses are also versatile; they can be worn to weddings, parties, church services, social gatherings or even casual outings, depending on how they are styled. Pairing them with modern shoes, a handbag or simple jewellery can give the outfit a fresh and contemporary appearance.
Vintage fashion therefore proves that style does not always have to mean following the latest trend. Sometimes, the most fashionable statement is found in the beauty of the past.
