CW Network/WPIX NY ITW with Munaluchi and CMinou

Catch CMinou as it features in the Premier Issue of Munaluchi Bridal Magazine now available at Borders Bookstore all over USA. As seen on the TV on the CW Network and CBS morning news, purchase this African Bridal Magazine with tips for all your pre and post wedding plans.

COTE MINOU supports MUNALUCHI!
For more info visit http://www.munaluchibridal.com/

Also Check out CM Profiled on Munaluchi's Website
http://www.munaluchibridal.com/CoteGallery.php

Here with the link for the Interview: http://weblogs.wpix.com/news/local/morningnews/blogs/2010/02/munaluchi_brides.html

Maryland FashionWeek 09 in the News VOA

PAPARAZZI II ~ MULEYMA~ THE FOLLOW-UP

Courtesy of S67 Photography

PAPARAZZI II~ MULEYMA was truly AN AmaZIng SHOW...

Thanks to everyone who came out and showed support at the PAPARAZZI II Muleyma SHow.Be on the lookout for pictures and coverages soon to be posted on our picture and video galleries.
For now enjoy from our early birds...WE SOO LOve this! Amazing JOB>

BlackHerald Magazine
http://blackherald.egoong.com/?p=1044

S67 Photography
http://s67.smugmug.com/gallery/8738717_ddfPf

Also Special Thanks to Finishing Touches, Eccentric Makeup and STyles, and NS 1463.

Special thanks to our Vendors: Sorella Bags, Fest Africa 09', DϋK ZEPHNE, African Dance Exhibition, Traci Lynn Jewelry, and Mary Kay.

Detail Info on these companies coming soon here

The Performers...
SIMI-SOLA, Roderrick, Emmanuella and Jay Cube and QD.

Also the Dancers known as Les Farrotteuse Camerounaise.

We would like to thank our Loving Friends for their on going support in preparation..
Raoul, Nadege, Britney, Babila, Valmy, Derek, Azo, Jefferson, Fausta, Arrianne, Karine, Tena, Yetunde, Maxi, Dayo and Moyin.

The Lovely Models!!! as well as Hosts Stephen Munabo & Sophy Aiida.

Courtesy of Viz Photography

Check out our collection also featured in the FIREWOOD Issue of CANOE Magazine- Flip the pages. (Canoe is Printed in Ghana and South Africa)
at http://www.canoequarterly.com/7th_issue.html


Shout out to Mexx Studios & Africa In Demand for what is forecasted to be an amazing coverage. Check them out at www.mexxstudios.com and www.aidproductions.com

R U Ready.....PAPARAZZI II

This summer designers Maryanne & Stephanie intend on taking their clothing line to bigger and bolder heights. Côté Minou plans to celebrate on June 27th 2009 with a Summer 09' Fashion Event. The event will be entitled “Muleyma- Love for Fashion”. The event, a follow up to PAPARAZZI- The Launch Party will feature Côté Minou’s Summer 09 Menswear & Womenswear Lines. It will take place at beautiful The Hampton Conference Center in Capitol Heights, MD -www.thehamptoncenter.com

This event will be a day of celebration, full of entertainment, fashion and networking amongst many that seek to make an impact on their society. It is prepared to be concerned with guest stars, musicians, models, photographers, magazines, and others in the entertainment industry from the continent of Africa and the Diaspora.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW ON http://www.groovetickets.com/

GROOVE TICKETS - SEARCH: PAPARAZZI II: http://www.fla.vor.us/wafform.aspx?_act=eventview&_pky=58785

Sunny SUNY Binghamton!

While the rest of the DMV residents were meditating on the pouring rain, CM was in Binghamton, New York for the University's African Students Organization (ASO) Fashion Show entitled Threads of the Motherland. The 13th of March, was indeed a great night....The crowd there had MAAD energy....Africa was fully represented by the audience, music and the themed fashion scenes.. From Brunch in Burundi, Hi-Life in Kumasi, Flashing Lights in Nairobi to Nights in Nollywood. The Threads of Motherland Show had true versatility and character.

The show also featured a fundraiser for the African Women of Love Ministry whose focus is on transforming the lives of individuals in Sierra Leone. The show also featured an exhilarating dance performance by the Black Dance Repertoire.

Shout out to the models, Ms. Lola and the ASO crew for their hard work..It payed off!!!
We had fun, enjoyed the campus and we definitely enjoyed a bit of shopping before we returned to Maryland to begin the weekend..LOL. Thanks to everyone who made it Awesome.

Next on the Calendar....

March 28th: Taste of AFrica Fashion Show @ SUNY Plattsburgh, NY

April 3rd: Howard University Annual Spring Fest Show in Washington, DC

Take care and have a great week..

xoxo
Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini

What a Wk end!!!

CM was in three places in one weekend! VERMONT, VIRGINIA, and WASHINGTON, DC.

From The University of Vermont to The College of William & Mary.... CMinou was out and about.
The fashion Show at The University of Vermont was great..The crowd enjoyed the show and the models were awesome. We would like to give a special shout to Ms. Kim Davy from the University for her co-ordination. Here with a few pics from the fashion show models and the U of VT Step Team.

Aaaahh..Yodit..What can we say The College of William & Mary African Cultural Society Fashion Show was Amazing. Paper the Pearls is a truly unique and exquisite collection. Shout out to everyone who hung out for the pre-after party at the AFRICA HOUSE! If you haven't heard about it yet, please visit www.papaertopearls.com. Shout out to Yodit, the team and the models for their excellent coordination. you all were Amazing. Special shout out to The Band for their wonderful entertainment.

Feb 27th was ended with the special party hosted by Genesis Entertainment In collaboration with Africa In Demand @ Love Night Club. Special Thanks to all who came out to support the continent Native/Trad Style. It was a special night and the men definitely came out in their numbers in traditional wear. Big ups to Genesis for this creative idea and Africa In Demand for their wonderful collaboration. AFRICA as promised took Love Nightclub by storm. On the third floor was the place to be for all reppin' in traditional wear/ African clothing....The Exclusive Fashion show by CMINOU was phenomenal and we would like to thank the models for a fantastic job. Stay tuned for the video recap brought to you by Femster & Africa In Demand. Special Shout to Michelle, Cudjoe, Christy Luv, Cherie, Tamara, Yetunde, Mavis, Bisi, Genesis and Femster esp Africa in Demand Fashion Rep.. Ms. Nikki Osei.

See you back in New York on Feb 13th 09 at the Sunny Binghamton- Threads of the Motherland Fashion Show

KALA Recap and This WKend Events

KALA SHow was FANTAbulOus.....We had a great time..The models were a delight..DEF. Rocked it....Once again Howard ASA brough it...Shout out to Bolanle Salaam...KALA-Couleur lead coordinator..Special thanks again to Ms. Moyin A. of Finishing Touches for her exclusive provision of special accessories for our clothing...

NEXT UP......
FEB 27th University of Vermont African Diaspora Ebony Fashion Show @ 8pm in Burlington, VT. CM will be in the HOuse....Everyone is ready...R U???
CM Supports FEB 27th Power Shift 09 @ Washington Convention Center inWashington, DC . A Weekend long event supported by Al Gore, with Special Night on Friday co-organized by The Howard Univ. College Democrats featuring Santigold & The Roots Performance, and Guest appearances. The show begins at 8pm.

FEB 27th Gidi Style @ LOVE Nightclub Hosted by GENESIS Ent. in Washington, DC
one night only...AFRICA is taking Love Nightclub by storm..On the third floor come in traditional wear/ african clothing...REP UR Continent. Sponsored once more by Africa in Demand with Exclusive Fashion show by CMINOU...Ya don't want to miss this.

THEN....
Join us on Saturday night in Virginia at The College of William & Mary African Culture Society Fashion Show in Williamsburg, VA (February 28th 2009) Part of proceeds go to Paper to Pearls, a non-profit organization that helps women in northern Uganda by supporting their business of making necklaces out of PAPER. They are truly exquisite. Shout out to Ms. Yodit....VA here come.....We can't wait! Doors open @ 8pm.

Stay cool and funky fresh!!!
xoxoxo

Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini

Did Somebody Say Website??

............ESTABLISHING A NEW MEANING TO FRIDAYS IN THE DMV.



THIS FRIDAY Feb 20th 2009 @ LUX LOUNGE- THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE Côté Minou WEBSITE WWW.MYCOTEMINOU.COM


INTRODUCTION TO PAPARAZZI II, & NEW CLOTHING PREVIEW @ DC FASHION WEEK,
THIS SAT. AT THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, CRAMTON AUDITORIUM.

( KICKOFF @ LUX LOUNGE, 3RD FLOOR)
Co-Hosted by DJ Chick and Sponsored by AFRICA IN DEMAND


DOORS OPEN @ 9PM.
21+ EVENT with DISCOUNT TABLES FOR BDAYS.
OPEN BAR FROM 9- 11PM.

PROPER & CHIC ATTIRE.


FREE BEFORE 12AM, IF ON GUESTLIST OR WITH PASS.
FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS CALL: 202-905-9570.


MUSIC GENRE: DIVERSITY IS CIVILISATION
www.LUXLOUNGE. com


Forward Guest List Info to coteminou@gmail.com before 8pm on FEB 20th 09
Facebook link- http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51634348870

See you there...

Maryanne & Da Gurl Nini

Dartmouth, Oh Dartmouth...How We Miss Thee!!

Darmouth College...if you can remember was the location of the 2008 first presidentail debate.. The school is an Ivy League College located in New Hamsphire, less than 1 hour away from Boston, Vermont, and Quebec, Canada.

This very hilly and snowy side of the world was where we were...We are Africans and mind you, We hate snow..ok...not hate but we are not great fans!!!

BUT MEIN!!! We miss Darmouth...

What was it?? Maybe the sensational models, The African Carribean Society, the unity of the event organizers, or the fashion show audeience who were screaming from beggining to end....Maybe it was just the music.... Aaaaahhh!

The chocolate and youth friendly champagne was served as refreshments..What a prelude to Valentine's weekend just a week near!! We had fun..Wish we could rewind, but such is life!

Special shouth to Catianne, Boma, David, Casey, Danielle, Henry, Anna-Sophia, Danielle, Henry, Kanika, Jasmine, Janna, Andres, Charles and the four Ashleys..LOL

The lovely hosts Brandon & Ashley.

Next up... February 21st at the DC Fashion Week Special and The Howard University African Students Association's 6th Annual Fashion Show- KALA: CouLeur.....KALA: The Resurrection.



Tickets are ONLY $15 for Non ASA memebers
Official ASA members pay $12

Location: Cramton Auditorium, 2455 6th Street, Washington, DC 20009
Time: 7pm-10pm

Tickets available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ or in advance at Cramton Auditorium on The H.U Campus. For more info on HU-ASA visit http://www.hu-asa.com/

See ya there....

xoxoluvxoxo
Maryanne & Da gurl Nini

So Wats New??

Check out these pics from Peeps reppin' the CMINOU at Inauguration Balls all over the Capital.
Shout out to Naessa and Moyin at the Russell Simmons Hip Hop Ball.. Our girl, Whennah at the Howard University Student Gala and Maryanne with LES Nubians at the African Diaspora Inaugural Ball.

Haha...Da gurl Nini live from The Capitol...

UPCOMING SHOWS...

JAN 24th 2009: Bowie High School Fashion Extravaganza

FEB 7th 2009 : Dartmouth College Black Students' Winter Fashion Show
http://www.facebook.com/s.php?init=q&q=connecticut&ref=ts&sid=d4da7712b3907dabf089c2fe8688cc44#/event.php?eid=51803822406&ref=mf

FEB 21st 2009: HU-ASA Fashion Show- Couleur (DC Fashion Week Special)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?sid=3e65260eaf3d79d9e1949a8ea2c4eb66&id=8911227&hiq=bolanle#/group.php?sid=0e6b770b8117f30de2707265744f230a&gid=6573356573

Feb 27th 2009: University of Vermont African Diaspora Fashion Show

Feb 28th 2009: The College of William and Mary African Culture Society Fashion Show

Stay Posted

xoxoxluvluvxoxo

Maryanne & Da gurl Nini

......Check These Out!!

Special Thanks to the many who came to support us at the Oh What a Night Christmas Gala! on Boxing Day December 26th 2008.So many faces and smiles...The Choir was awesome, The Food was delicioso, The DJ was fantabulous...YOU came out and Partied with us for Charity. With your help we raised about $3000. Pre-sales were used in preparation for the event - Drinks, Food, Decorations. From the grand total part of it will be given to our Parish, another Charity. We did it! So Thank YOu!...

Big ups to DJ Inturn and the Youth Choir for a wonderful show... Here with PICS



-Also...CMINOU was recently featured on Dulce CAMER a blog that enlightens others on the best news and brightest people from Cameroon.


Check out the CMINOU Interview on dulcecamer.blogspot.com

ITW Link- http://dulcecamer.blogspot.com/2009/01/cote-minou-cote-couture.html

-As we prepare for Inauguration Day with our new President check out the following two events in the Nation's Capital that caught our attention..

AFRICAN DIASPORA INAUGURAL BALL- JANUARY 18th 2009
Organized by African Diaspora for Change
Feat. Les Nubians, Angelique Kidjo, Belo, Jason Jasper, Darrin Henson and Camilla Barungi.
Harman Center for the Arts $150 at 610 F. Street, Washington DC
Time 7pm-1am
www.ad4change.com

KENYANS FOR OBAMA INAUGURATION CELEBRATION- JANUARY 20th 2009
Organized by Kenyan Cultural and Heritage Organization Inc.
Feat. Kenyan Boys Choir and Celebrating Kenyan Heritage, Music, Dance, African Cuisine, Friends, and Fun.
Hilton Hotel $50 at 1750 Rockville MD 20852
Time: 7pm-2am
www.koice.org

The National Mall is Waiting 4 U!!

xoxoluvxoxo
Maryanne & Da gurl Nini