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

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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!