THE BAKING SODA MAGIC!!!!

Hello guys, am here to share with u all simple homemade baking soda recipes,which u can always make on your own.
FOR TOUGH SKIN!Baking soda helps to revitalise and smoothen your skin, especially in problem areas like your hands,elbows,and knees,u can achieve this by mixing 3parts of baking soda with one part of water,apply paste in circular motions around the problem area.
FOR THE HAIR: To remove all the chemical residue from your hair, mix half a teaspoonful of baking soda in your shampoo, rinse , condition and style .
FOR INSECT BITES:apply baking soda over the bite area.
AS FACE WASH: dilute about a teaspoonfull of baking soda in your bathing water it removes old makeup residue and dead skin cells.
AS A FACE TREATMENT/MASK: mix 1 tbs baking soda

1 tbs honey

1 tbs olive oil

Blend all ingredients to form a thick paste. Apply all over clean face leave on for about 15minutes. Place 2 slices of cucumber or cucumber juice around the delicate skin around eyes , this helps remove discoloration.
Rinse with warm water. As you do, feel the granules from the baking soda start working as you rinse off the residue completely.
OR!mix equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently in a circular motion on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water. This is great for loosening blackheads.Go fish out that baking soda in your kitchen cabinet now and remember to share this post to all your friends too.

LMUF coming soon...

POPS Concepts presents the first Lagos MakeUp Fair (LMUF) which debuts 8th September, 2012. The Lagos MakeUp fair is coming after a successful Abuja MakeUp Fair (AMUF) which took place 5th May, 2012. AMUF is the first in the series of The MakeUp Fair which is designed to hold in several cities. The MakeUp Fair is intended to give makeup and beauty professionals a great platform from which to conclude business with attendees/visitors by showcasing and demonstrating their products thereby attracting potential customers.
Some participants /exhibitors include: House of Tara Intl, Colour me beautiful, Sasha cosmetics, Black Secret makeup, Lise beauty, Sleek makeup &hair, S.studio, Marjenelive hair & beauty Uk, Monade skincare & Barry M Cosmetics, Calicolors cosmetics, Arike cosmetics, Sacred lashes, Blush beauty & Salon, Beyond faces Makeovers ,Jaga beauty makeup, Labelle Hair &Beauty,  Hegai & Esther, Gifty’s Daughter, Taries makeup world ,Honey Luks makeovers, Divaz makeup & Hair studio,jagabeauty, Oma makeovers , Maradarah Beauty Uk amongst others.

Pops Concepts is also partnering with StandUp2CancerNaija – a team of dedicated health care professionals and anti-cancer advocates founded in 2008 with the aim of creating awareness on early detection and free screening of Breast and Cervical Cancer. Ladies at this fair will be screened for free.

Features: Free breast Cancer Screening ...Free Makeovers...Makeup demos...Shopping...Fun...Networking...Food...Music...Loads of freebies for grabs, brand launches  by Barry M Cosmetics and Labelle Hair & Website , special appearances and lots more



Date :     8th September, 2012

Venue:  Our Place No 7 Olufunmilayo Okikiolu off Toyin Street Ikeja Lagos

Time:     12 – 7pm

Attendance is FREE



If you love everything makeup & beauty don't miss this!!!

GET SLIM IN 10MINUTES

Its very healthy and necessary to workout routinely,it is healthy and necessary to eat healthy too. What happens when you have this special event and you need to wear that gorgeous gown or shirt,but there is a problem of big tummy? How do u become the center of attraction? How do u get to look like that movie star on the red carpet?How do you hide those flabs and hunches? Ladies ! Gents! I have got great news for u, read this post and you will learn all the secrets .Don't be selfish share to all friends whom u know need this too. SHAPE UPS-As a child,I used to call them "njideka", "iruka",or "azuka" LMAO. Shape ups come in varieties, the most modern is the body magic. These can be worn by both men and women . Not only those these body shapers hide and smoothen those flabs ,bulges and hunches,they often make u look a size or two smaller than your real size. For the ladies if u know what I mean they could also give you the laracroft look,by lifting the busts and booties. BLACK -Black when worn rightly always makes you look slimmer than u really are. For the ladies black gowns and for the men black tees, black shirts,and black pants,try it out tonight and give me a ring. STICK TO ONE HUE-This is almost same as the black theory,tops and bottoms of the same color ,or a gown with one color ,gives a symmetrical ,uninterrupted straight line creating a slimmer illusion. POINTEES- Ladies ,high heeled pointees make your legs look longer and slimmer, and when worn with a pencil skirt or a pencil cut gown, it makes you look taller and slimer.

THANK YOU GBEMI

Aesthetics Cosmetics is pleased to announce the first edition of The Battle of the MUA’s (Makeup Artists) which will take place on the 23rd of September, 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria. 

According to Gbemisola Ogunyomi CEO of Aesthetics Cosmetics, The Battle of The MUA's Show will serve as a Platform for all Makeup Artists  (both professional and freelance makeup artists) to showcase their skills in a professional battle where the final contestants will compete for a chance to win the following..see it after the cut...

 



1. A cash prize of $500.
2. A 12 month supply of beauty products from Aesthetics Cosmetics.
3. The opportunity to create a limited edition eyeshadow kit for the Aesthetics Cosmetics Fall Makeup Collection
4. Nation wide exposure through the most prominent social media avenues by participating in the show.
5. A 6 month mentorship program from the CEO of Aesthetics Cosmetics - Gbemisola Ogunyomi.

Here are the rules for the Battle of The MUA's Competition. 
1. For Round #1: All Contestants must submit a 5 MIN Full Face Makeup Tutorial Video using at least 1 Aesthetics Cosmetics  beauty product during your makeup application. You must submit your video to us by e-mail at  contact@aestheticsbeautyshop.
com AND/OR  on our Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/

AestheticsBeauty
by no later than SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2012 with all the details described above or you will be automatically disqualified.

2. For Round 2 & Final Round: All final selected contestants will get the opportunity to show case their makeup skills at The Pamper Me Pretty Event on September 23rd, 2012 and compete for the winning prize in the Final MUA Battle. The Winner will be announced at The Pamper Me Pretty Event.

3.  Schedule Purchase and Pick up of all Aesthetics Cosmetics Products with
Verbana Servicing Outfits
NO. 95 Falolu Street, Surulere, Lagos.
Phone Number: 07035042974  Ask for Ene.
BB PIN: 22419924

For more information, Please contact us at:
contact@aestheticsbeautyshop.
com
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Phone # 08166681874
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STEP BY STEP TIPS ON HOW TO FIX FALSIES

Here I my simple steps on how to fix false lashes,I hope u find them useful. First- you curl your natural lashes. This will help to keep the false lashes in place and blend with your natural lashes.

Secondly- apply your eye makeup as you would normally ,not forgetting to line your top lashes and apply mascara.

Thirdly -select the pair of strip false lashes that you want to wear,then measure the length of the false lashes compared to your eye, trim them to make sure they fit the shape and length of your eye.

Fourthly -Put some glue on the strip avoid putting too much or it will become a mess,make sure it is covering the outer and bottom edges so that when you put it on your lid it sticks.

Fifthly -Let the glue dry for 5 to 10 seconds ,then apply while the glue is still a bit wet. You could use your hand , a tweezer, or a clip to attach the false lashes to your eyes,apply them as close as possible to your lash line. Press the lash strip to the base of your lashes, hold for a few seconds. Also make sure there are no spaces between your lash line and the fake lashes, If you see any,you can fix the problem by filling in the gap with a black eyeliner to camouflage the gap . Lastly -Apply mascara, this step is optional but it helps blend both lashes together. Voila!!! there u have it full sexy lashes.

FIX THAT EYELINER

Hello all i just had a chat with the makeup manual on how to fix a hardened liquid eyeliner and decided to share it with u all my beloved.I left the chat as it is so u can flow with the conversation.Yvonne(*) (*) (*) (*) (*):
Please I read sometime ago your tips on how to mend cake powder wen dey come apart. Please wat do I do to an eyeliner and liquid eyeshadow that is dried up, its new and I don't tink I will ever get such quality
TheMakeupManual:
Spray some "mac fixplus" on eyeliner or put n bag and in hot water for 5 min it will be creamy again. Guys u can open this link for more info http://themakeupmanual.com/2011/09/16/my-photo-tutorial-save-your-dried-up-gel-liner/

MEN ONLY II

We had ealier talked about some men do's and don'ts. Today I want to share some more I have observed recently and hope all men get to read this. The first is ,Do not over do the spandex - please guys as much as we love seeing those cute six packs and biceps,except you are going for the olympics don't overdo the spadex or fitted clothes. Guys there are several ways of wearing fitted clothes and still look great . When wearing a fitted shirt, make sure it is exactly your size, same with the tight jeans . Pants and trousers are all in vougue for men and it looks really good when you wear your right size. Another set of guys whom I feel should'nt do the tight top or pants are the extremely skinny guys,the pot bellied guys and the fat guys, no hard feelins dearie but i feel you should wear clothes that hide your flaws and not expose them.One way to know if you are looking good guys is to critically look at your self in a full mirror to access how you look,before stepping out of the house. Secondly, Not wearing deodorant- personally this turns me off, no matter how handsome or cute you are once you smell sweaty, the attraction is gone, please guys although you should not overdo the perfumes ,u still need to wear your deodorant ,cologne and anti pespirant always and everyday. thirdly, I dont get why a man should pluck his brows at all.Over pucking the brows,even for ladies is not fashion acceptable, but for the men who over pluck their brows!I still wonder. Guys please just like I always advice the ladies always go to a professional to wax your brows for you, you can read my earlier post of brows. Fourthly, Overdoing the blings- It is said that diamonds are a ladies best friends, men why then have u decided to outshine the ladies?I honestly get your point ladies have taken over your closet, all in the name of men's wear abi? Please guys honestly from my heart, you know i would always tell you the plain truth, it just is'nt cool wen a guy is all sparkly and blingy. The fifth advice am going to give to the guys is, try to be yourself,every woman loves a man that takes charge, this includes his looks ,his personality, his dressence and even his appearance. so guys till some other time love you guys.

ITS ALL ABOUT VOLUPTUOUS LIPS

The lips is the first thing one gets to see on your face,and your lips if well taken care of could enhance your features. your should know and study your skin tone and what colors work for you.For instance for a color like red, you have to understand what shade matches your skin tone.When buying a lipstick,hold it up to your face and look at the mirror and see how it suits your skin .If you feel uncomfortable when your wear a particular lip color or you dont understand your skin tone and not sure which colors suit your tone ,then stay away from from odd colours,find a shade that closely resembles your natural lip colour or a shade darker.Just like we exfoliate our faces weekly,we should also exfoliate our lips at least once a week.When using a lipliner ensure it is similar to the shade of the lipstick you want to wear, avoid using black pencils,except you want to be arrested by the fashion police,gone are the days when we used to go about with funny black lips. lipliners are very good because they stop our lipsticks from bleeding and could even be used alone.Lip glosses should be in every lady's bag even if you are not wearing lipsticks, there are colored lipglosses and transparent lipglosses,always buy lipglosses that contain aloe vera and vitamin E .Make sure you are never caught without your lip gloss or lip stick on.

THE MONO STRAP AND DIFFERENT SLEEVES CRAZE

I still clearly remember as a little child seeing my mum's dresses with only one sleeves and i would wonder in my little mind what happened to the other sleeve. little did i know that the monostrap craze will return in my adult years and i would catch the trendy bug. ladies the monostrap trend was hot last season,is hot this season and is going to be hot next season,the monostrap is here to stay for a very long time. The monostrap is a must have in every fashionister's closet,it stands you out in any occation,be it a wedding,a red carpet even or even an evening date. Monostraps should always be worn with simple elegant assessories.The rule for the mono strap is always less is more.the monostrap comes in almost every fabric,from the ankara,silk,damsak,prints etc .Then comes the different sleeves trend, which is fast hitting the red carpets too,if you dont have it in your closet or worst still you dont know about it,then you need to upgrade your dressence, the diff.sleeve is the creation of some genius designer who i need to give a big hug,and just like the monostrap, the diff. strap is best worn with simple classy jewelry.Just like the monostrap the diff. sleeves comes in almost any fabric.

SKIRTING WITH FUN

Skirts are every womans must have,it is something that can be dressed up or dressed down. skirts make you chic,beautiful,sexy,elegant but you can only feel this way if you wear them right. The pencil skirts are better worn on or above the knee,making sure its not too short,i personally believe that when a skirt is too short it not only makes you slotty but cheap and indecent.The pencil skirt could be dressed up to the office and dressed down to suit a casual event. the black pencil skirt just like the LBD ,can be worn with any color combination and comes in handy when u have run of outfits. The flowy skirts are now hot in trend but should also be worn rightly.When wearing flowy skirts,wear a simple fitted top,like a camisole,a tank top or even a sleeveless shirt,it helps balance the out fit. Flowy skirts could be long ,midlenght or short.When wearing them to office ,it is better it is worn with a jacket and very understated assessories to down play the skirt.Flowy skirts go well with bold assessories ,heels or wedge sandals or slippers.

RED LIPS

The red lips is a trend that will never phase out. U can get the perfect red lips today, just follow these steps- 1. Apply a lip base this could be a primer or a concealer, it makes the lipstick last longer.2.line your lips to avoid bleeding of the lip stick.3. Apply the lipstick preferable with your finger tips or lip brush, but never directly from the stick. 4.blend your lips properly. 5. Apply your lip gloss preferably a nuetral colour.

AVOCADO

Good morning y'll  have u tried using the avocado mask !!!!

You will need the following to make an avocado mask -One egg yolk

1/2 cup of milk

1/2 avocado, peeled and mashed

mix all ingredients ,beat with a fork until you have a thin lotion consistency. Apply to face, leave for about 5minutes and rinse off with a wet face towel dipped in warm water. Avocado fruit is one among the exotic fruits and it offers numerous nutritional benefits. We all know about its nutritional benefits. While avocado is a great fruit for packing some nutrition in the body, it is also an excellent choice for enhancing the health of the skin. Avocado is a facial moisturiser , homemade avocado face mask for acne is believed to be an ideal remedy. So my dear stop using all those expensives chemicals on your face, go to the grocery store and buy and avocado today. Have a blessed day!

MEN'S WEAR TREND

The men's wear inspired trend is so hot this fashion season, from the hats,to the shirts etc. Honestly if u havent caught the men's wear bug you have been left behind.WRIST WATCHES-gone are the days when ladies used to wear slim wrist watches,now ladies watches are bigger and bolder.BELTS- ladies are now seen wearing men belts ,mens belts are really cool when worn with jeans,trousers and at times even pencil skirts.BF SHOES- the BF SHOES are silently over throwing the balerina flats,they are comfy and could be worn with almost everything.WAIST COATS- waist coats have now been taken over by the ladies,waist coats dress up any outfit if worn properly. BOW TIES AND SLIM TIES- Anyone who knows me will know these are definately my craze,i love the bow or slim ties cos it not only makes a lady look smart but also very chic.HATS- from the papas cap, the the cowboy hats etc ladies are now rocking hats to almost every occasion,churches,parties,red carpets,etc if you had read my earlier post on HATS you will learn that hats are a must have for every lady,it is really classy and comes very handy on a bad hair day.BF JEANS- these jeans have been there for a long time.The bf jeans suits every body type.SHIRTS- Ladies have left the soft feminine blouses and would rather wear the shirts. shirts could be rocked with a tie,a jacket,a waist coat,or simply buttoned and tucked inside a pair of trousers or pencil skirts with a really cool belt.MEN'S WEAR INSPIRED ASSESORIES- Alot of ladies assesories are now menwear inspired likr earrings,necklaces and even wrist watches like i had earlier mentioned and could be worn with the men's wear attire.Most designers have a way of making menswear inspired outfits and assesories for the ladies and still making it feminine it could be the colors,shapes ,cuts and even sizes.

TO ALL MY READERS

Hello y'll i appreciate your comments and would urge you to keep them coming,once again i appologise for being away for so long ,but was so thrilled that you my great fans still remained loyal, you can follow Chlowiz blog by clicking on the follow link and also notify friends via twitter,facebook,gmail etc,you also can get alerts and updates of my blog by simply following me via email . 2 you all my Nigeria fans Chlowiz touch is there for your weddings,beauty counselling,photoshoots,makeovers,music and movie shoots,runways etc.book via email yvonneada@yahoo.com.

MY BASIC MAKEUP TIPS FOR YOU.

Here are some simples steps to applying makeup you can follow everyday, it is simple and easy. first clean face with a face wipe even if you have just had a shower,i still advice you use a face wipe to clean your face ,this helps remove oil and makeup deposits on the face and also unclogs pores.secondly,you apply your moisturiser, even for oily skin this step should never be skipped,if you have very oily skin get a matte miosturiser for your face.thirdly apply your makeup base,this are called serveral names like oil mattifier,face primer,etc.the makeup base helps to hold your foundation and makeup together for long period of time,it also helps set the entire makeup.fourtly you apply very lightly your foundation , you might choose not to apply it all over the face or only on problem areas of the face,you might also choose to totally skip applying your foundation in such a situation use a loose or cake powder instead.Foundations are applied with sponges or foundation brushes. when applying foundation remember to blend it into your hair line and your neck,and also always make sure you foundation suits your skin tone and colour.Then you fill your eyebrows,you may choose to use an eyebrow filler or and eyebrow pencil choose the shade that blends perfectly with your hair and eyes.Then you line your eyes with any eyeliner of your choice ,the eyeliner pops and wakes up the eyes, then your mascara,masacara makes the eye lashes look longer and fuller.Then your lipstick or lip glosses i adivce you line your lips always before wearing your lipstick,or lipglosses.and lastly your blush .And there u have a beautiful U.

HI Y'LL

Hello everyone, sorry I have been away for a while. I lost a beloved uncle and just couldn't get myself to post anything on this blog, thanks for all your lovly comments and encouragements, you are truely the best. I really appreciate the fact that you all like my works, and for all those who my blog has helped, encouraged,inspired and educated and glad it did and I sure will keep them coming. I would also appreciate if you follow my blog via email or directly .Once again thank you all so much.

SUPER SHADY.

I am Proudly Nigerian , in Nigeria, the weather is super hot, u definitely cannot go out in the afternoon without your sunglasses, definitely glasses are part of my accessories and my outfit is incomplete without a pair. With the right pair of sun shades or glasses you definitely will always stand out . Glasses are a must have accessory, but you must always wear frames that suit your face structure, your outfit,the occasion, and the time of the day or else you will end up looking funny. When selecting sunglasses, you may wonder how to pick out the best frames. pick a frame that contrasts with your face shape. Oval faces: most frames will look good on you. Round faces- if you have a round face, select angular, narrow frames . Diamond-shaped faces: rim less frames, frames with distinctive brow-lines.
Square faces: softer edged frames; round, oval, even cat-eyed, also thinner frames. Oblong face: frames that are as wide or wider than the broadest part of the face. Now that i have listed face types and frames. That prefarably suit them. Let's talk about types of glasses I will list just feww for now,but I subsequently will disscuss of more types on some later post.
SHUTTER SHADES. These are also called 3D .i personally am not a fan of these frames. These frames are best for oval, oblong or heart shaped faces. These frames are definitely for fun loving trendy people, and for super confident,fashion forward people. AVIATOR SHADES these are also called the pilot's glasses because they were originally developed for pilots to protect their eyes, the are known to have thin frames. Aviators are trendy and sophisticated, and flatter almost every face shape. Aviator frames could me used for prescription glasses or sunglasses. VINTAGE CAT-EYED FRAMES .WOW!I have an obsession for these .These eyeglasses are so edgy and give you a classic look no matter the outfit you have on,Vintage cat eye glasses are worn by fashionistas and bold trend setters. If you are looking for stylish eye wear that makes you stand out, get the retro vintage cat- eyed glasses. Vintage cat-eyed frames can also be used for either prescription glasses or sunglasses. It is suitable for oval and oblong faces. NERD FRAMES. I can't talk about the nerd frames without mentioning my husband,he rocks the nerd frames all the time, and he really makes it work for him- it is a part of his unique style, and the glasses helps to bring his ensembles together in a very pleasing and cohesive way.
If you are actually serious about making the nerd look work for you,  You'll need to make them an element of your overall style.
There are so many types of sun shades and if I continue my list will go on and on, another tip I have for you is, before u buy a pair of sunglasses always try it on and compare with other frames using a good mirror .

GLITTER. GLAMOROUS

Sequins were the trends for the 80's, but are back now in a more subtle and classy way. Sequins if worn right could would definitely make you stand out in the crowd and draw attention to you in a good way. Fashionistas who know how to rock this trends look not only elegant and of course trendy. To wear sequins without looking like a disco ball, here are some rules u most always stick to 1. Never wear your sequins head to toe. 2. The exception to rule 1 is only if the sequins are sewn in one piece eg. A gown. In such a case then wear nude or neutral shoes and bags. 3.when wearing a sequined top pair it up with a plain down(trousers, or skirts).similarly when wearing sequined downs wear plain tops to give u a balance. 4.never wear sequined tops, gowns ,leggins etc with sequined bags or shoes or else you will look too busy and unattractive less is more in this case. 5. You can use sequined shoes ,belts or bags to spice up a dull, or Plain outfit.

SHOES TALKING?

Show me your shoes and I will tell you who you are. Your shoes say a lot about your personality, I look at your shoes and I can tell you are lazy,classy,careful,trashy,dirty,and even stingy lol. A shoe can make your outfit look expensive, or make it look cheap. The shoe trend has evolved through the years . The beauty of the shoe trend is that it keeps moving in a cycle ,they go and come back same or better after some years. The flats have always been there, the block heels and stilettos have gone and come back several times. Flats and ballerina shoes are very comfortable and can be worn with almost any outfit. The sandals are very chic and also very comfortable, but never wear your sandals with chapped toe nails or unpedicured feet, it just makes u look dirty. The heels are very classy and give you poise, every girl must have at least a pair of heels in her collection. Another version of heels are the wedges and the stilettos.The boots come in flats and heels ,it spices up your outfit and are very much in trend. The pointees make your legs look long and can be worn with any attire but are particularly cute when worn with a good tailored suit or a blouse and a penciled skirt. The peep toes are shoes that must be worn with well pedicured toenails too.Bright coloured shoes always add a pop of colour to what ever outfit you wear. When next you want to go shopping and don't know what to buy, get you self a lovly pair of shoes

ARE THESE EARRINGS?

Earrings! I love earrings, I love bold earrings, I love colored earrings, I love angled earrings, I love diamond earrings, I love.... Gosh the list is unending for me. Earrings are most time underrated, but honestly earrings play a vital role in your total appearance. Earrings are the finishing touch to an entire look. No woman wants to leave the house feeling fabulous, only to realize that she had left her to-die-for earrings on the dresser. Bold statement earrings can transform a regular, boring outfit into a daring, bright look. Shapes, sizes, and color of your earrings are very necessary to consider when choosing an earring. Your personality,your attire, your face shape and even the occasion are all also important to consider too, When choosing your earrings. An instance is if you are a lawyer,you cannot wear bold earrings to court. Similarly if you have a very long face and you wear very long dangling earrings there is a tendency that your face will look longer. The chandelier earrings are always chic,trendy and elegant. The round earrings is just an all rounder it goes with any hair style and face shape , it is always very good when you wear your head gears or head scarves. The colored earrings adds a pop of color to your attire. Diamonds earrings (inhaled deeply) is every girl's dream, there is a saying that the diamond is a girl's best friend. Weather it is a simple studded diamond earring, or a bold diamond earring , it definitely is a statement piece for any event, it automatically brings up the value of what ever outfit you have on. The gold and pearl earrings just like the diamond earrings adds class and panache to your appearance and is better worn with gold necklace or bracelet. The angled earrings like the square earrings, the triangular earrings and so on are so envougue. Don't be shy to try on some trendy earrings today. Do not choose weird designs like pumpkins or bananas hanging from your ears. Only few women carry these well and more often than not they end up looking funny

LETS TALK EGG

Egg Is one skin beauty recipe that has never disappointed me, I use it when I am sun burnt I use it for pimples and acnes. I use it when I have face emergencies, I even use it when I want too have a wow glow. I first tried eggs on my face when I was preparing for my traditional wedding in Nigeria, I had used it on my face continuously with other face recipes. On my wedding morning, I looked at the mirror and I looked like a goddess I was glowing all over, I was super amazed at how perfect my face was , I didn't need to put on much makeup I just applied a light amount of light brown lipstick on my lips and I was ready to go, after my wedding, people kept asking me what cream I used because I glowed for a very long time. I recently I bought a fake foundation which so irritated my face skin,I had big and small pimples and rashes all over my face and I was so dark, I woke up in the morning only to see them I panicked,I had I client to work on in few days time ,and students to train, I thought about what to do because it wouldn't be a good image if this client saw me like that, I slapped on my oat mask, steamed my face and applied an egg mask and the next morning I was glowing, though I still looked a bit darker, but I could now face my students and client without any fear. I knew with my oats, my carrots and more egg masks it would only take a few days and my complexion will be back to normal , At least I now looked presentable. Let me tell you about eggs, eggs is one of the wonders of beauty,egg white is good for oily skin,wrinkled face,blemished skin and pimple prone skin because it contains just protein . It gives the skin a temporary firming effect, like a face lift, as it dries. It appears to reduce the pore size, helping those with pimples, blackheads and blemishes.

Egg yolks are full of fat and are better for dry skin. Yolk is very rich in retinol, which reduces scars, wrinkles ,eczema and acne.

For normal skin, both the white and yolk can be used together as a face mask.

To make a face mask, whisk the egg , Then apply on the face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Rinse off completely with cool water. Then cleanse and moisturize the face .

If you can't stand the smell of the egg on your face, mix it with honey.

Mix 1 raw egg with 2 tablespoons of honey. Eggs contain: protein

vitamin A

vitamin B12

vitamin B6

folate

thiamin

riboflavin

phosphorus

vitamin D

vitamin E

zinc

iron

choline

lutein & zeaxanthin

BANGS

It is a very timeless fashion. This fashion season, the bangs are back fuller and edgier. The bangs are now seen on those who dare to be different,fashionable,edgy,sexy and chic. Bangs gives one an instant face make over, instead of spending tons of Dollars or naira on a plastic surgeon, without even a full assurance of not looking like a surprised fox, why don't you go get the bangs hair do/cut today. Are you having a bad eyebrow day? Or have u mistakenly over plucked ur brows? Then go for the bangs. The beautiful thing about the bangs is that it can be even be worn by fashionable cougars , and instantly removes like 10years from their age. The bangs gives one that youthful appearance while adding flair to any hairstyle.

LIQUID GOLD

OLIVE OIL: Extra virgin olive oil in particular contains strong antioxidants, like Vitamins A and E . This natural skincare ingredient can be used by any skin type, it is also an anti-aging agent . DRY SKIN-It is recommended that, when you use olive oil as a moisturizer , you massage it into skin that's still slightly damp so that the remaining water on your skin can help keep your skin from feeling greasy. You can also Mix extra virgin olive oil and sea salt together to make a natural exfoliant for your face. Massage into your face,It works to get rid of the old, dry skin, revealing new, younger skin underneath. OILY SKIN-Oil absorbs oil, if you have an oily skin, olive oil can also be used to treat your face, this method is best done at night before going to bed. Gently massage extra virgin olive oil into your face for about 15 minutes(you don't need to remove or wash off your makeup), then with a clean face towel,allow towel to soak in hot running water, squeeze out water and gently place over your face for few minutes , gently wipe off oil,repeat this process 4 times. The hot running water placed over the face also unclogs pores. SKIN ELASTICITY- Olive oil, when massaged gently into your face, helps to promote your skin's elasticity. STRETCH MARKS AND SCARS- Using warmed olive oil for scar removal and better elasticity, is one way pregnant women can help remove stretch marks before and after pregnancy. Olive oil works wonders on the skin as a healing agent and, in addition to stretch marks, it can be used on scar tissues, cuts, scrapes, and acne scaring. The Egyptians valued olive oil so much, and it was especially used for royals, they called it the "liquid gold"

BEING A MUM

Before I had my daughter I had it all going for me, I lived in a perfect world,a world without cares or worries, a fabulous world. Then the pregnancy came along, I watched myself blowup every minute, what was happening? I thought I would loose it all as soon as I put to bed. Hmmmnn !!! After my angelic princess was born the weight didn't stop even with all the workouts? The breast feeding seemed to make it worse, ahhh! what should I do?. Then came the judges, they made life a living hell. Hey! they said, she is now ugly, she is so fat,she can't even take good care of herself! Then depression set in, I almost starved myself to death because , I wanted to please the whole world, I made everyone around me depressed too. I developed ulcers, the pains I can never forget. With self counseling and encouragement from my mum and my husband, I decided to live for myself , I appreciated all I had and tried to make myself constantly happy . Hmmmm!it wasn't easy at first but with time it became part of me. I took a lot of photographs,I changed hairstyles,I wore bold makeup,I got new clothes,new accessories,i danced at every slight opportunity,I played with my princess like a child,I smiled at my reflection whenever I looked in a mirror,wow!I was happy. Suddenly I realized I had shed all the weight hahaha the same weight that almost cost my life? The same weight that almost cost me my loved ones? Wait a minute! I didn't even have to starve or workout! But my clothes were so baggy on me, I could fit into my old clothes. Mums I share my story with you today. Like I said in my earlier post it starts from You! Learn to appreciate You. People are different, and their bodies react to situations differently, just be positive and always make yourself a happy mum. What works for your neighbor might not work for u. Try and find out what works for you and make yourself happy. Be a fabulous mum!

FROM MY HEART TO MUMS

Ask me for a hero and I will show you a mum. I honestly never appreciated mums till I became one, those of you out there judging mums , wait till you are in their shoes . To all you mums out there, shout out to you!Today I want to remind you of You! am sure you have forgotten about you, because You have to be there for the kids, cook the meals, do the dishes and laundry, change the diapers, shop for the groceries and toiletries, pickup the kids from school,supervise their home work,tell them bed time stories ...I get it. Hey! They also expect you to be a loving wife, to earn a living,look good, lose weight, wear high heels,change hair styles,apply makeup , Look trendy...I get it. Mums,i want to remind you that you are beautiful,you are sexy, you are gorgeous, you a fabulousity personified. Mums, you can be all of the above and even more,it starts from inside you. Ignore those judges, focus on yourself, eat right, take evening walks,u mustn't wear heals after all flats are envouge, go get that hair style you always dreamt of, apply makeup and if you can't ,go get those edgy bangs, they hide much more than we can ever imagine, buy that perfume you have been admiring from the shop show glass,laugh a lot, even when they think you shouldn't,spoil your self a little, have a girls night out .

PERFECT EYEBROWS

I know most guys will see this and say oh! this is for the ladies. But I will tell you that having the perfect brows also applies to the men. Your eyebrows define your facial features and also gives you a clean look. Whatever makeup you wear, whichever cosmetic products you use, no matter how expensive they are, nothing will mean a thing if you don’t have neat eyebrows . Full natural looking brows are the best to keep,not only do they make u look younger, but they are also easier to fill up and it gives you that natural look but If you have a tiny face with delicate features, thick brows can be overwhelming,those with low brow bone should also avoid going too full. 0pen your eyes,if the space between the brows and the upper lashes is small, make the eyebrow thinner and arched. For your first time, go to a professional. Don't try and shape your brows for the first time yourself , if you over pluck, the hairs might not grow back! But, if you go see a professional for the initial shaping, you can keep them pretty cleaned up yourself at home. Brows can be cleaned by tweezing, threading, waxing or shaving. Tweezing,threading and waxing last longer, while shaving lasts for a few days. Threading is a very old technique of hair removal, which is said to provide neat lines for your eyebrows. This technique is also regarded as the one which gives the best shape to your brows. Tweezing on the other hand is a method of plucking the brows with tweezers, this method also provides neat lines for your brows. Waxing eyebrows can be used as a good alternative to tweezing. Waxing usually takes less time, as it can remove much more than one hair at a time and the hairs will not return for some time. Shaving is the simplest, the fastest and the cheapest way to remove hair, and it is painfree, although it lasts for only few days, whilst the other methods last for months.

FACE STEAMING!!!

Facial steaming is a habit that should be cultivated by everyone . Facial steaming is still used as one of the basic methods to detox our pores. Whether you opt for a cosmetic or only a simple homemade treatment, it is best to do it well in other to a maximal effect. Steaming helps you to get rid of the facial fat, excess fluids, and the harmful impurities,It also helps in removing those black heads which accumulate near the area of the nose and the chin. The effect of the steam will be strong enough to do miracles with clogged and stubborn pores.

HOW DO I STEAM MY FACE AT HOME? The easiest way is to pour boiling water in a bowl, lean over it, and put a towel over your head and shoulders to trap the steam in.
You don't really need to do it all that often; I'd say once a week or so. It's good to steam before using a mask because of the open pores.

If you don't plan on using a mask, after you're done steaming (15minutes is about right) rinse your face first with warm water (to remove the oil and impurities ) and then cold water (to close your pores )

These are several harmful agents that have the ability to penetrate the skin so deep that there's need for radical treatment to be eliminated. Steaming can be a solution for this problem.
There are hardly any debris that facial steaming can't fight. Another great advantage of steaming is that it can boost the blood circulation which is essential for the reproduction of new and healthy cells.

If you would like to increase the benefits of the steaming you can add essential oils or herb oils to the pure water or Some lavender or green tea .

HATS

Hat are so much in fashion,this season , hats are one of the hits amongst fashion accessories. It’s trendy to wear one and the same hat both on casual and formal occasions, if it matches your clothing. Hats not only dress up your outfit, but it could come in handy on a bad hair day. Your face type tells the type of hat that would suit you, here are some few tips on how to choose a hat that suits your face type. If you have a Round face a high crown and a wide brim would suit or an angular hat. Look for something that is asymmetrical with a high crown. Give your face some angle by slanting it forward. if you have got a square face go for a fedora,a bowler hat or a beret . Elongate your face by choosing a hat that sits high on your forehead. Soft berets worn all the way up at the hairline and tilted off to one side look great on you, as do rounded bowler hats with rolled narrow brim, If you have got a long face go for a short crown and a large brim. Avoid hats that have a narrow brim because it will just make your face look longer and narrower. Go with a flared, wider brim and deep crown to widen and shorten the face. Cloches are a good choice for you, especially if they have a wider brim. For an oval face luckily any thing can go.

MISTLETOE AND YOUR HEALTH

Mistletoe Tea

has been used since ages to improve the blood circulation.

At the same time it favorably influences the pancreas so that through drinking mistletoe tea over a long period, diabetes loses its original cause. Especially people who suffer from chronic metabolic disorders should try to drink mistletoe tea regularly for six months..
For hardening of the arteries mistletoe is an excellent remedy, esteemed and recommended for stroke, which would have scarcely have happened had the tea been drunk regularly. After a stroke, drink 3 cups a day for 6 weeks, 2 cups for 3 weeks and 1 cup for two weeks...Mistletoe is the best remedy for heart and circulatory complaints. Since it has active substances that normalize the whole system, it lowers high blood pressure and raises low blood pressure. It soothes the heart and strengthens it. All the side effects of abnormal blood pressure such as blood rushing to the head, dizziness, buzzing in the ears and visual defects disappear.

David Hoffman The Druids held Mistletoe in great reverence as a sacred plant that could cure every ill. In Europe Mistletoe is often used as a cancer treatment.
Mistletoe has been used to treat respiratory problems such as asthma and whooping cough.
Mistletoe can be used to treat menopausal and PMS symptoms.

MEN ONLY!!!

Here are some men fashion DON'TS I put together, and honestly guys these are so true. 1.FACIAL HAIRS: when your facial hairs are cleanly shaved or well groomed,u look approachable and clean. Guys either keep a cleanly shaved facial hair or keep you beard and mustache trim. 2. TOO MUCH PERFUME: Although its really cool and sexy for a guy to wear perfumes, reverse is the situation,when a guy wears too much perfume or cologne. If a woman can only smell your cologne or perfume when she is very close,great!!! Cos she will have more reason to stay close. 3.CLIPPING YOUR CELL PHONE TO YOUR BELT: lol as untrue as this might sound,there are guys who still wear their cell phones on their waist. please guys,it is a phone and not a gun. 4.WEARING BAGGY CLOTHES: Wearing the right fit of Clothes make you look put together, and it can totally transform your look. A big NO!to baggy jeans,baggy suits,baggy tee shirts,baggy shirts,they just make u look sloppy and disorganized. If you think your body type makes it difficult to find well-fitting clothes off the rack,then make your tailor your bestie ,after all the ankara trend is so hot this season.

A Bad hair day

A bad hair day is one every lady encounters and it is not a good experience because it could reduce your self esteem and honestly ladies that is certainly not good for you. Here are some tips to help u on such an awfull day.Hair leave-in conditioners and nurishing hair products- when u have such products at home you find it easy to style your hair at home even when you cannot go to the saloon. Hair straightners and curling iron- this are must haves for every day with a good curling iron and a flat iron or hair straightner, you can do your hair at home and not freak out when u can't get your hair done in the saloon.Hair wigs and wig caps-this could be very help full on a bad hair day , all u need to do is get your hair inside your wig cap wear your wig and comb it out.Hats- hats definitely is a saviour on a bad hair day,you get to cover your hair and still look Chic.

my obsessions

my style is classy and trendy. I love colours, and prints and cannot be caught unawares. I love to make statements and be remembered for my style anywhere I go.Makeup is my thing even if it means just a little lip gloss.I love hats and shoes and can never forget my accessories,it could be a braclet, an earring,a belt, or even a ring. Another obssesion have is a great hair style,from the bangs, to the afro, or even a short hair . Did I forget my pair of sunglasses??? on sunny days , with my hat and sunglasses ,I am fabuloustity!!! My handbags too always are unique, I have them in all colours,shapes and makes. Perfumes too olala!I cannot do without them, it mustn't be expensive as long as i love it,i love Paris Hilton's Cancan,Jlo's Glow,Glow after dark,and Alive,Elizabeth arden's green tea and Red door,Givenchy's Oganza,Lacome's Treson,Tommy's Tommy girl.,i will give you more updates on my obsessions some other day love y'll

2012. HAIR TRENDS!!!

2012 came with the birth of new hair styles and also resurrected old ones. Some hair styles that are hot this season are the Afro, Mohok,bangs,short hair,side pinned long waves,pony tail and d Cleopatra hair style. The afro is now not only worn by black women but has being seen on runways on all skin colors ,the afro hair style has always being there but has come this 2012 with a twist, fuller , flirtier and stylish, the mohok is a must wear hair styles, not only does it accentuate one facial features it has an edgy and naughty look,the bangs are now fuller , the beauty of wearing this hairstyle is that u don't have to be worried if u didn't tweez your brows, or wear your eye makeup,the bangs is also a hairstyles that older ladies can rock , because it takes a lot of age from their face and hides wrinkles. Short hair highlights the facial features and is also a very edgy look,the side pined waves is new in hair trend but sure looks good, the pony tail not only gives you the innocent school girl look but is also a hair styles that does not need any professional skill to create.  

WHEAT MASK

WHEAT FACE MASK!!!
Ingredients:

- 2 TBSP Honey

- 2 TBSP Wheat. -1 very ripe banana
1 TBSP milk. Mix ingredients together . Place in airtight container.Before applying the Facial Mask, either steam your face or use after a warm shower to open your pores and allow the mask work better. Gently rub mixture onto face and throat. Let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with hot water to remove the entire mask. Follow with toner and moisturizer. As with any homemade natural skin care recipe, this mask has a shelf life of about a week.

THE ALOE VERA

For a soft, fresh glow, apply inner gel of Aloe directly to your face . Aloe vera gel helps clear blemishes and spots. Aloe Vera is also effective in fighting wrinkles & age spots.  
  Apply Aloe gel is good for razor bumps , and can be used as an aftershave. Aloe vera gel is used for the treatment of dandruff too, just apply Aloe Vera to your scalp and leave on for 20minutes and wash your hair. Doing this regularly before each shampoo will help keep your hair dandruff free!Aloe vera gel also treats weak hair or breaking hair , it also improves hair growth .Aloe vera is used for treating acnes ,blackheads, blackspots and pimples .Aloe vera can be used to enhance the growth of eye lashes, or even the eyebrows. U can also use it for over plucked brows. Apply a very tiny amount of Aloe Vera gel to Eyelashes or eyebrows at night before going to bed.

GET DAT BARBIE DOLL LOOK!

Here are some simple steps for your barbie doll look. Apply your moisturiser and face primer(if you have an oily face), then fill in the brows with a good brow pencil,apply an eye primer ,it makes your eyeshadow pop and last longer, sweep a bright pink eye shadow on your eyelids make sure you don't exceed the crease,blend in,dust eye shimmery powder over your eyeshadow,highlight your brow bone with a light shade of eyeshadow preferably white and blend.apply two coats of lash lenghtening mascara ,  line your eyelid with a liquid eye liner,apply your blush and a bright pink lip gloss . And there u have you own cute barbie look

CORN ROWS

Braids, cornrows, or plaits is a trend that will never leave. The Corn row hairstyle is a traditional style of braiding the hair close to the scalp. While usually done in straight rows, the cornrow can also be woven in complex geometric,slanty and curved patterns.
Corn rows were a common way of styling hair in west africa,and east Africa for centuries, and were continued in the United States and other countries by enslaved Africans even outside Africa. The corn row hairstyle is a braiding technique for black men and women,but is now a form of self expression, and, for some, a fashion statement. A lot of white and black celebrities like Iverson,Alicia Keys,Jada pinket Smith , have been known to wear corn rows .

PREGNANT AND STILL SEXY!

who says a pregnant wwoman cannot still look hot and sexy?here are some few style tips to make u a sexy pregnant cutie.1. always keep your outfits dynamic by adding dark- wash jeans and classic blazers or colourful jackets,shirts,shoes and blouses to your wardrobe. 2.grow your wardrobe with your bump, show of your bump with slim fitted tank tops,halter necked tops,Tees, and even gypsy tops. 3.keep your gowns and dresses fashionable and classy , choose bright colours and bold prints. strapless gowns,spaghetti straps, halter necks ,V necks and short gowns.4. dressup your outfits with chunky bangles and braclets, designer sunglasses,beads, necklaces, dangling earings and blod makeup,cute flats,and bags.5.add layers to your simple out fits by pairing them with sweaters,jackets,laggings etc

THE JUMPSUIT

The jumpsuits and catsuits are back to d red carpets. The jumpsuit can be one of the most versatile items in your wardrobe just like your LBD. You could wear your jumpsuit and assesories instead of a cocktail dress and you would still look amazing, it is such a refreshing alternative for an evening gown or a cocktail dress. The jump suit could also be rocked with a blazer, a belt or a scarf.

THE GRECIAN INSPIRED LOOK

Grecian or goddess dresses. This trend is all flowy, sexy,flirty, femine . The grecian trend is all over our runways and red carpets. It comes in several colors, lengths,shapes and styles. Here are some tips for u when rocking these trend. If your grecian dress is plain, pair it up with some lovly accessories like a chunky braclet, a pair of chandelier earrings, necklaces and heels. Pair a more casual grecian dress with flats,or a sandal. If you have a petite frame, go for a simple dress, avoid so much draping. If you have large arms ,avoid the mono straps, if you have a thick waist or a large tummy let the drapery be concentrated around you waistline to give you an hour glass look, most of the time, these draped midriffs are designed to tapper the waistline giving an illusion of a tinier waist line. If you are fair skinned nudes or colors will suit you, however if you are dark skinned avoid deep brown colors that blend into your skin go for colors like turquoise,red,blue,green , yellow or even prints.