Hope you all had a wonderful week, we feel so blessed because we were hoping for a nice quiet January but God is so faithful it has still been as busy as December. This year we are so excited to share ideas and look forward to all your discussions.
If you are in the United Kingdom there is a wedding fair coming up, details below:
The Lakeside Wedding Fair: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10th February 2008 http://www.lakeside.uk.com/
If you are in the United Kingdom there is a wedding fair coming up, details below:
The Lakeside Wedding Fair: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10th February 2008 http://www.lakeside.uk.com/
Once again and as always, thank you all so much. Have a great week!
Take Care,
Gbemi & 'Molara
Vendor of the Week
Ms 'Tosin Dekalu, Director - Lady Cobbler
Name of Company:
Lady Cobbler & Co. Nig. Ltd
Lady Cobbler & Co. Nig. Ltd
Nature of your business:
We repair shoes, bags, suitcases, belts and most leather accessories. We also cut keys i.e. house keys, car keys, etc.
Why and when did you decide to take over the company or go into shoe repairs?
I really can't say when I decided to take over Lady Cobbler, but I’d always hang out at my Mum's place of work (Lady Cobbler) as a child after school & during the holidays so I knew all the ins and outs of the business i.e. where my Mum bought her machines, materials from, how she hired staff, how she dealt with customers etc.We (my siblings and I) would actually help count how much money had been made at the end of everyday! I was probably about 18/19 years old when I knew I would definitely open my own L.C one day, I guess growing up in the shop only made it natural for me to go into that line of business when I grew up. That aside I have a passion for shoes as well.
What service does Lady Cobbler provide?
Our services regarding leather repairs include expansion, size reduction, dyeing, top heel, protector and so much more.
Why do you feel couples need your service:
Our services are needed because everyone wears shoes, carry bags, used suitcases, wear belts, etc and all these things will in time be in need of repairs. E.g.: A lot of our customers bring their brand new shoes to us for expansion, to put a protector on the sole, to cut the heel because they are too high and so on & so forth. It is not a necessary service people want but a service people need.
How affordable are your services?
The services we offer are very affordable and range from N500 to N7, 500
Where is Lady Cobbler located?
We are located at Wuraola House, 82 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos 01-7919051. We are open Monday to Friday from 09.00am to 06.00pm and on Saturdays at 10.00a.m to 04.00p.m
Do you have other branches?
At the moment we do not have branches anywhere else but will be opening a branch in Victoria Island Lagos before the end of this year.
At the moment we do not have branches anywhere else but will be opening a branch in Victoria Island Lagos before the end of this year.
Advice for brides:
My advice is not only for brides but for the groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, mothers of the bride etc. Brides should look for shoes that reflect their personalities and a shoe that makes her very very comfortable. (I cannot stress that enough). Do not go for a shoe that is not your usual style just because it is your wedding, stick to what you are used too. Classic is always chic; they never go out of fashion. It is okay to accessorize your shoes but keep it simple.
My advice is not only for brides but for the groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, mothers of the bride etc. Brides should look for shoes that reflect their personalities and a shoe that makes her very very comfortable. (I cannot stress that enough). Do not go for a shoe that is not your usual style just because it is your wedding, stick to what you are used too. Classic is always chic; they never go out of fashion. It is okay to accessorize your shoes but keep it simple.
Wedding of The Week
'Dayo & 'Dayo
Location: Ibadan
Waiting on more info (watch this space)
CORRECTION
When we featured Bisi Adedugbe's company 'Simply Beautiful Creations', we posted the wrong telephone number and we have been receiving calls about it. Sorry about that!http://weddingvogue.blogspot.com/2007/11/simply-beautiful-week.html
The correct telephone number for Simply Beautiful is 240-603-0555.
News & Trends
1. A big thank you to all those who left messages for 'Molara everywhere comforting her for the
loss of her grandpa. Thank you all so much, it really helped.
2. Ankara/Adire are still very much in vogue but some people are out of control with them.
Keep it chic please.
3.Vintage veils, fascinators and birdcage veils are fast replacing regular veils.
First Rant of 2008
Oh Lord, do not get us started this year because we have loads to rant about, what do you think rants with photos loll. Our rants this week are quite simple:
1. PLEASE this sunglasses thing is still on but it is not on at all
2.PLEASE enough with the gloves already
3.We saw a wedding photo and the bride had on angel wings - for real, whats up with that
4.Friends of the couple, asoebi girls CLEAVAGE not BREASTS - comon now
Don't forget to send in your rants............................
Your Thoughts...............
N50,000 fine for spraying at parties, there is even an advert out. What do you think?
