Wednesday 26 February 2014

25 Things You Didn't Know About Toke Makinwa


The media personality who is fast becoming a fashion icon,in a chat with Olatunde Alara of Genevieve magazine,shares her saddest moment,how she lost both parents to a fire incident,her most embarrassing moment and a lot more.




Educational Background:
• I have a Bachelors degree from University of Lagos, I studied English Language/Literature.
Three Words that best describe me:
• Happy
• Hopeful
• Honest
Role Models:
• My parents, I was adopted and when I look at how selfless and given they both have been, I cannot ask for more.
Favorite items in my wardrobe:
• I love shoes.
Favorite dress to wear to an event:
• I have so many Favorites; I don’t think i can choose.
Biggest Fashion mistake:
• I was styled to an event once, and on the red carpet when I was asked by the interviewer for the designer’s name of the dress I was wearing, I accidentally gave the wrong one.
Three things I can’t leave home without:
• Sunglasses (If it’s sunny)
• Lip gloss
• Nice bottle of perfume
 My current look:
• To be honest I am not afraid to push the fashion envelope, but I would say glam.
Happiest moment:
• This will have to be working. I love what I do, my passion drives me.
Most embarrassing moment:
• I have one too many of those. Lol, that’s where the whole Toke Moment thing started from, I think I am extremely goofy! I get a Joke hours and sometimes days after the moment the joke was shared.
Favorite Nigerian designers:
• Mai Atafo
• Iconic Ivanity
• Bridget Awosika
• April by Kunbi
Saddest moment:
• I lost both my parents in a fire incident in 1993. I remember that morning and I haven’t been able to speak about it ever since.
Mantra:
• Live like you are dying, we only get to live once!
Last book I read:
• The bible
In my spare time:
• I can’t remember what a spare time feels like, if I am not at work, I am thinking about work.
If I could raid anybody’s wardrobe it would be:
• Kim Kardashian
• Victoria Beckham (They are both stylish, and have endless access to designer’s clothes)
Things I would change about myself if I could:
• I have learnt to love me whole heartedly; my flaws are part of who I am.
Favorite places to visit:
• I love Europe. It’s not so far, and there are lots of beautiful places to visit and Shop.
The people closest to my heart:
• My siblings
Favorite Perfumes:
• White Flowers Creed
• Love in White
Favorite Colours:
• Yellow
• Cobalt Blue
• Black
• Emerald Green

Things I would change about my job if you could:
•  Absolutely NOTHING. I am living my dreams and I can only pray that it gets better
 Favorite Genre of music:
• I am not fussy; I listen to different genres of music.
Oldest Item in my wardrobe:
• Chanel scarf
Craziest thing I have ever done:
• I am still waiting to find out!
 Turn Offs:
• Dishonest people
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7 comments:

  1. I feel sad for her on her parents death.such a painful way 2 loose ones parents

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  2. She didn't say anyfin about ha hubby..

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    1. Dats becuz dey didn't ask her.

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    2. or it is probably an old interview

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  3. We all have stories to tell...
    Nevertheless, a successful person is someone who can lay a firm foundation with d bricks others have thrown @ him/her.... Keep doing ya thing but acquire more wisdom... So far, I give it to u ..God help u..

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  4. I love Toke regardless of whatever

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