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Monday 26 November 2012

Tolula Adeyemi x Institute Magazine

 Dear Lovers,

I apologise for my neglect. As promised, here is the long overdue sequence of black & white (I think everything looks better in black and white) photos I took for INSTITUTE magazine. It was a feature story. Our idea was to act out different characters, or the playful aspects of myself. I spoke mostly about my acting, theatre & film projects, past and present. More on that to follow. Meanwhile please admire the beautiful and striking work of the photographer. New york based Brit Lara Jade! Enjoy!


Tolula xoxo

Cover Picture: Institute magazine






I Think So..: Institute magazine


Waving The Flag: Institute magazine
Andy Warhol: Institute magazine


 
Bright Side of The Moon: Institute magazine


Happy Balls: Institute magazine

Friday 19 October 2012

London Fashion Week x InStyle Blog S/S 2013

Dear wonderful people,

Did you miss me? 
I have certainly missed you! I've been out of action for a while, for this I apologise! But I am not apologising for what you are about to witness.....my London Fashion Week diary for InStyle. Check it out and see what all the fuss is about!

And that is not all! If you want more please check out what's also happening on my Tumblr - MyNameIsTolula

Below are sneak peek of images from the blog of a presentation for Fashion East styled by the stylist Erika Kurihara. Her inspiration was from one of my favourite films, In The Mood For Love.


Lots of Love,

Tolula


Fashion East: Styled by Erika Kurihara

   
In The Mood For Love: a presentation styled by Erika Kurihara

Friday 6 April 2012

St Mungos charity: The Affordable Art Fair

After donating a vintage panama hat to the St Mungos charity 'Wooly Hat Day' fundrasing auction, St Mungos asked me to open the Affordable Art Fair, where they were the charity beneficiary. As I studied art in my late teens at Chelsea College of Art and as a lover of art, I gladly agreed.
I also went to visit one of their hostels in Endell St Covent Garden, which was a massively enlightening experience. I met a couple of people who live in that particular hostel and benefit from the hard working team at St Mungos. One was a recovering and relapsing drug addict, another with learning difficulties and a few young women, who may have been victims of violence or abuse at a point in their lives, which has lead them to living at the hostel.  I was delighted to discover their recording studio in the basement and it was amazing to see such an inspiring hub of creativity.

 Fun-Raising!: At the St Mungos stand seeing their past achievements & art!


The Affordable Art Fair took place in the centre of Battersea Park, London and all ticket sales went to St. Mungos charity. It is quite fitting as St Mungos started out over 40 years ago in Battersea Park providing rough sleepers with comfort, food and company. This time we were surrounded by gorgeous art and St. Mungos success stories.

Chatting with Gemma, Head of communications at St Mungos & Will founder of the art fair

I support St Mungos because I really admire their hard work. I have seen first hand the incredible and inspiring work and people who run St Mungos.
I saw that it is a journey of recovery, rehabilitation and growth, with each client at the hostels. It was enlightening because it helped to change my perspective and opinions on homelessness and I think everyone should spend a day at the centres, if not volunteer.

Art Attack: Standing with a piece that my mother liked. Wearing: Helen Steele dress, Felix Rey bag, vintage belt.


Simple things like drama, I.T, arts, literacy etc that have been readily accessible to us growing up, these things are crucial in supporting homeless people to rebuild their lives, who may not have had these opportunities.

Last year over 4,000 people slept rough on the streets of London alone. Just in London.


Money raised through ticket sales for this event and support throughout the fair, will enable St Mungos to help homeless people rebuild their lives and give access to vital health care services.

Life Imitates Art: Works from the Doinel Gallery


We Are St Mungos: with Gemma head of communications at St Mungos



After my speech at the Affordable Art Fair, I introduced Hugh Mattan, who sang. He recorded his Reggae album in the donated recording studio at the Endell St hostel I visited. He was amazing and I want to hire him for future events!

With Hugh Mattan Reggae artist from St Mungos

Hugh in action!



Check out some of their music: The Endell Street Recording Studio 










































































Caped crusader!



By Phillip Glass








Can find out more about the work of St Mungos and real life stories, from their Annual Review, in St. Mungos: Street Stories

Photos by Tom Hargreaves

Saturday 10 March 2012

The Rodial Beautiful Awards 2012: Winners

Dear Beautiful Readers,

The third annual Rodial Beautiful Awards took place last night at the Sanderson Hotel in London. Organised by the skin and bodycare brand, the awards recognise and celebrate women of beauty, style and elegance. Winners on the night were: Myself, Tolula Adeyemi - Most Edgy Look; Elle Macpherson - Classic Glamour; London Beauty Queen - Best Beauty Blogger; Charlotte Tilbury - Best Make-up Artist; Vogue - Best Beauty Pages (long lead); The Sunday Times Style - Best Beauty Pages (short lead); and Amber le Bon - Freshest Face.

The Fab Jo Wood presented me with the award
 It was a great surprise to actually win! I was up against the super talented actress Chloe Moretz, chanteuse Lana Del Rey, who I love! Model Georgia Jagger, and supermodel Aggyness Deyn. I would have picked all of them, so It was lovely to hear my name.

Dress: Negarin  Shoes: Roberto Cavalli Award: Rodial 






Delicious Rodial product in the goody!
Elle Macpherson was particularly radiant, fabulous and lovely! She looks about 20 years younger. And was so chic, graceful and nice - even more beautiful in person. She was my favourite person of the night. I now get why they call her The Body.









My gorgeous make-up was by Lucy Jayne. And fabulous rockabilly quiff was by hairstylist Vicki Lord.

Tolula xoxo

Photo Sources: Cozy Cot & Getty Images