These beautiful faces stand the taste of men of TASTEs..... #Taste's beauty

I love beauty. I love being surrounded by gorgeous beautiful faces, bright classic make-up with soft eyeliner, thick line eyebrows with, a fresh colored liner around lower eyelash line to make your eyes look bigger and brighter. Ou la la, that shimmery champagne color in the inner corner of your eyes, which to me, brighten your face.

Oh! look how cute their hairs are, blend with color, natural strength and style for fresh looks every day. There's nothing better than having a good haircut, looking modern and younger. Their haircut matches the shape of their face...

 

The radiant complexion, smooth natural black skin. Their gorgeous hair, glowing faces and marvelous make-up. This ladies, do it practically every day to look fabulous

These beautiful faces stand the taste of men of TASTEs.

Equatorial Guinea a surprisely wealthy corner in Africa...

Equatorial Guinea is the wealthiest country on the African continent.

This Spanish-speaking nation of just under 800,000 people is not only the wealthiest country in Africa — in terms of gross domestic product per capita (a country’s income divided by the population), with a $14.31 billion GDP — but also ranks 38th worldwide. It’s higher than countries like Chile, Brazil and Poland — and the average non-Africanist has probably never even heard of it.

So, is Equatorial Guinea mining diamonds? Printing money? Selling really good drugs? The source of its wealth is a little more pedestrian but no less dramatic: oil. Almost 60 percent of the country is covered in trees, and forestry (both legal and illegal) used to be its highest source of income. That has plummeted to a paltry 5 percent of total revenue, though, thanks to the discovery of black gold in the mid-1990s, which gave Equatorial Guinea its very own Spindletop gusher moment. From pariah to “partner” in a slippery black wink! Now it’s Africa’s third-largest oil exporter, with Exxon Mobil Corp. driving production. But no one knows exactly how much oil revenue the country has — President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo refuses to disclose his earnings.

Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. With wealth comes fun — that is, if you’re a wee bitty dictator (Africa’s longest-serving, in fact, since that 1979 military coup). 

President Obiang has been the honored guest at swanky cocktail parties in suburban Washington, D.C., and owns mansions from the French Riviera to Cape Town. 

And the apple doesn’t fall far. His son, Teodoro “Teodorin” Nguema Obiang Mangue, is a colonel-meets-wannabe-rapper-meets-playboy-meets-trust-fund-baby. Also known as vice president, Teodorin is more famous for partying than politics. 

He spent a year in an ESL class at Pepperdine University, racking up more than $50,000 in hotel and restaurant bills before dropping out. But he was still living easy; he had a $30 million oceanfront home in Malibu, and one in nearby Bel Air too. 

(The DOJ later fined him over $60 million for his shopping sprees as part of its Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative. He settled for $30 million, his mansions, and six life-size statues of Michael Jackson.) In case the short drive between properties was too cumbersome in his Ferrari, Bugatti or dozens of other cars, Teodorin could hop in his $38.5 million Gulfstream jet.

The Equatorial Fresh Prince even owned his own record label, TNO Entertainment LLC. (Neither the DOJ nor representatives of the Obiang family replied to requests for comment.) 

With all this wealth, they are others who lives below a $1.00 a day.

Exclusive-interview-with-fashion-designer-Taku Claude-in-mots-blog

Taku Claude is a Cameroonian fashion designer and the founder of TC– Design. He is demi God when it comes to the craftsmanship of Cameroonian artisans. 

M.O.Ts is supporting his immense creativity, his handwork, as well as his ideas. In a recent interview we asked the designer about his most recent collection, and how he seeks to promote the Cameroonian textile tradition, designs, style, taste and fashion. 

Who is Taku Claude and what sparked your interest in fashion?

I am the eldest and the only son of 5. I am a graduate from the University of Buea in Cameroon. I read Environmental Sciences. My late dad, may his bossom soul rest in the peace of the Lord, was a renowned tailor in the North West region of Cameroon and he trained and employed so many young Cameroonians in the art of custom tailoring.  During summer vacation, when I was in secondary 3, my dad took interest in taking me to his shop after he got complaints of me being heady and acting funny. After spending time with my dad I told my dad,"Daddy u know what?  Am beginning to like this whole idea of stitching a dress," and before I knew it my dad was training me as a tailor.  Before I knew it I was able to cut and tailor a good trouser. That is how I kick started my career in fashion. I am deeply indebted to my dad; he has made me everything I am today. I have no regrets choosing this career. I making the name for myself, as I have always wished to. I am passionate about my designs and I am following in my Dad's footsteps because I am able to train and employ Cameroonians and ensuring sustainable development.

2. What made you take fashion more seriously, thus making it a career? 

My interest to take fashion design as a career came first as a passion. As I read more fashion magazines and watched more fashion shows, i began to develop as a designer. I started sketching my designs, although I was never taught, I was like whoa! This is what I really want to do. While at UniBu, I began sewing for graduating students. After I graduated from University I looked for work, but fashion was my passion. So I called my dad and made a proposal to him. I said, Dad u know I can stitch a trouser and a shirt well. He said son are u sure? I said yes dad, then I asked him if he can borrow me some money to set up a place or send me a sewing machine start up. My dad believing and so confident in what I told him, decided to rent me a store and made an advanced payment for six months. I started my career, young, with little experience and no mentor to guide me through. It was overwhelming. I sewed shirts and trousers and displayed them out side of my store. I was surprised how much attention my skills attracted alot of students. That particular attention boosted my confidence. That success gave birth to TC  design.

3.Are you self taught or did you study fashion design?

 I was introduced into designing by my late dad. He provided me the basic and the key points on how to cut and pantans a shirt. After uniBu studies, when I made up my mind to take fashion design as a career I studied and researched about fashion, styles and designs on my own. At a start I couldn't design and sew a good suit but definitely could cut and mount one. I would go to the market, get an old suit, jacket, coat what name u want to use, undo it and study how it was being made in order to improve my skills. Before I knew I could build a nice suit  on my own. That alone inspired me a lot.

4. How has your work evolved since u began your own label

My work has evolved a great deal ever since I began TC Design. I started as an amateur but with time my brand gain grounds in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. I now have more commands from the aforementioned continents. My job bring a creative one and with the taste for perfection, I was able to give me product a special touch both in terms of my cuts and my customized finishings. Added to these I have comfortably created my on designs that are found no where else in the world hence giving my brand a wide spread recognition in the world of large. I have also done defile De mode on the run away in some  cities around the world, logos fashion week,  London African fashion week,  in Abijan, in Cameroon, etc. With my glamorous , classic,  bespoke suit for both men and women.

5. Have your pieces become more appealing to people as a result?

For sure, my designs gets more and more appealing to the world, my clients, my fans, as this continous zeal for perfection has made my products unique in the clothing business hence high demand for my brand

6. Do you design both menswear and women swear?

I design both male and female wears, suits, jackets, robes, afritude, customized shirts, we equally create designs to meet your needs, be it for a party, wedding, just name it and we'll give you the looks.

7. How is your work received internationally?

Internationally, I am impress with the feedback I get. I've been recommended on several occasions. I can attest that people have left America and Europe and come for my designs ( TC Design) countless time for their wedding suits and gadgets. My designs are widely consumed in America, Europe , Asia and other African Countries. More is still to be done because I am aiming high and I guess just the sky will be my limits.

8.How do people outside of Cameroon find their way into your work?

People out of cameroon Can reach me via my website at www.takuclaude.com . You can also meet us on our face book page, TC design. You can come to our head office in Yaounde Cameroon at Obili adjacent Vatican travelling agency. Be informed that on our website, you'll find our different outlets and contacts.

9. What is the biggest lesson you have learned since you started your business as a designer?

 The biggest  lesson I have learn as a fashion designer is HONESTY.  When you are honest you are reliable, when you are reliable, people believe in you, and the more people believe in you, the more you will succeed in your career.

10. What advice would you give to young designers?

The advice I have for young designers, if you aspire to become a designer, you must developed a creative mindset, because believe me, it's all about creativity. Walk on the talent you have, developed it, strive for perfection as the days goes by. Keep an eye on the quality of your products. Create more designs and be sure you will make it with your career.

11. What would you like to achieve before the end of the year?

Got just so much in the pipeline to unleash before the end of 2016. Some interesting projects are coming up with five new TC Designs.  I mean designs that will not be found anywhere in the world and get them register to my brand name so author's right for production will be reserved for me alone. By the Grace of God I will create new outlets for TC Design brands in the United states and Europe. There is also ground work going on to get me to dress some stars like Samuel Eto, David Beckham, Christiano Ronaldo etc.

12. Are you superstitious or do u have any rules you live by?

Am not superstitious, I have the fear of God. Just have self discipline, be honest, and keep working harder each new bright day. Believing I am not at my optimum best, knowing I can do better, and working more on my talent. Take criticisms and work on improving. When you embody all these know you are heading to the top. My dreams and aspirations will be to become the most famous fashion designer of all time and to keep a legacy when I am no longer here.

13. What's your motto?
My motto is honesty, discipline and hardwork.

TASTEs Press Review: knowing what's happening in Cameroon...

TASTEs PRESS REVIEW OCTOBER 1, 2015
Editor’s note
►October 1
Today marks 54 years since Southern Cameroons gained independence from Nigeria. Southern Cameroons was part of the British Mandate Territory of the Cameroons in West Africa until independence in 1961 when it formed a federation with the French-speaking Republic of Cameroon, which had gained independence one year earlier. A decade later, this federation was turned into a unitary state; the Southern Cameroons lost its autonomy and was instead parted into two different provinces, the Southwest and the Northwest provinces. Today October 1 is celebrated as Independence Day in Nigeria.
www.prc.cm
►Communication for development at Unity Palace
The President of the Republic His Excellency Paul BIYA on September 29, 2015 granted audience to Stéphane FOUKS, a communication consultant and French business mogul. They discussed communication for development with focus on the economic prospects of Cameroon, which he said needed to be explained to financial and industrial investors who do not yet know about the many economic opportunities existing in Cameroon, which has a wide variety of natural and mineral resources.
Cameroon Tribune
 ►Bonaberi: FCFA 24 Million Stolen in Daylight Robbery
Three men of the underworld attacked the premises of a money transfer office near Cimetière, Bonaberi-Douala in broad daylight on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 and made away with FCFA 23 million and 2,180 Euros (about FCFA 1,429,986). According to police sources, the burglars, dressed in military fatigues, had two automatic pistols and a machine gun. They entered the money transfer office pretending to be clients in the absence of the day watchman and held the people inside at gunpoint. After collecting the money at about 2:30 pm, they left without a trace. Gendarmes have opened investigations into the matter.
www.crtv.cm
►New machine to cut Eru
The Coordinator of the Support Program for the Promotion of the Cultivation of “Okok” in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pierre Ayissi Nnanga has invented a machine used to cut Gnetum Africanum locally referred to as “eru” or “okok”. The machine called "Kostal" which according to its inventor can cut around one ton of Eru per hour was recently presented in Yaoundé. For now, only a prototype of the Kostal is available at the headquarters of the Support Program for the Promotion of the Cultivation of “Okok”.
www.cameroononline.org
►MINATD: Civil status Registrars reminded of their responsibilities
The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization in collaboration with a French NGO - Civi-pol has organized an intensive training seminar to reinforce the capacity of civil status registrars and their secretaries. The one day training is out to help participants understand their job descriptions so as to eliminate fraud and mistakes on Birth, Death, Marriage, certificates and other documents. With the use of manuals and other practical training tools, participants were taught on the various ways of evading fraud in the course of processing civil status documents.
www.cnn.com
►Nigeria’s Buhari finally submits cabinet names
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday finally submitted names to serve in his cabinet, four months since taking office and after announcing he intended to take personal charge of the country's crucial oil portfolio. The long-awaited list of nominees was submitted to Senate president Bukola Saraki at the National Assembly buildings in Abuja. Meantime, Buhari has called on Nigerians to stop their "unruly behaviour" to achieve progress. He said in an address to mark 55 years of independence.
►Another explosion hits Southern China
Another explosion rocked China's southern Guanxi province this morning, a day after more than a dozen other blasts killed at least seven people and injured over 50 others at several locations. The latest explosion occurred at a residence in a six-story building in the Liucheng neighborhood of Liuzhou city. The local public security bureau confirmed that explosions occurred at 13 locations, including a shopping mall, jail, supermarket, rail station, a hospital and an open air market.
www.voanews.com
►Pakistani airstrikes kill 25 militants
Pakistan's military says that its fighter planes bombed suspected militant hideouts near the Afghan border Thursday morning, killing at least 25 terrorists. An official statement says the airstrikes happened in North Waziristan's Datta Khel area, considered stronghold of militants linked to the Pakistani Taliban and the Haqqani network of insurgents involved in deadly attacks in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the U.N. General Assembly in New York Wednesday reiterated Pakistan's determination to eliminate terrorists from its soil.