Nails-piration- Get Nails Art Inspiration!

Hey beauties, looking for nail designs to beautify your fingers? Check these ones and get inspired!

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Style Tip- How to Determine Your Face Shape

Determining your face shape is very important as it helps you select the best accessory, hair and clothing styles. Your facial shape determines a set of guidelines that will help you feel confident and look your best!

Knowing Your Face Shape Guides You to Your Best:

• Hairstyles and haircuts
• Sunglasses and eyewear
• Jewelry such as earrings and necklaces
• Necklines and print tops
• Hats
• Yes and even makeup techniques

Your facial shape is a super-essential aspect of looking your best because it helps you know what to look for when going shopping. You'll know what pieces accentuate your best features and how to downplay the parts you're self conscious about.

How to Determine Your Face Shape

When determining your facial shape we will need to take an objective look of your front profile.

You'll need:

• A big mirror. Big enough to see your whole face and the area from your chest up at least 2-3 feet away from the mirror
• Hair clips to pull hair from your face and expose your ears
• A top that shows the full length of your neck and chest. I think it's best to do this with a low cut top or even topless. In this way, you’ll avoid fake lines that can alter your face shape (eg. Scoop necks tend to soften and make a face rounder)
• Day light. Fake light can emphasize areas of your face and can create shadows that make your facial features smaller

Now look at your face in the mirror and measure yourself:

1. How wide is the widest point of my forehead

compared to my jawline?

2. How prominent are my cheekbones compared to my

jawline and forehead?

3. Is the widest point of my jawline wider than my

forehead?

4. How long is my face?

With the answers to these questions you'll be able to

determine the shape of your face (see face shape

overview below). A friend or relative can also be the judge.

Oval Face

The length of your face equals one half the width. 

Considered ideal-because its neither to wide or long

Oblong shape

Looks like oval but has more length and less width. 

You may appear gaunt. However an oblong face can apply to

 all other face shape except round.

Round face

Your face shape is almost as wide as it is long. 

similar to oval but shorter, often with a rounded jawline. 

You probably look younger than your age.

Square face shape

Your jawline and hairline are same length.

 Your face appears strong and angular

Heart face shape

Your widest at your cheeckbones with a narrow

 forehead and jawline of almost equal width

Diamond face face

You are wider at the temples and forehead and narrower at the chin. 

Killer check bones usually come with your face shape.

Triangular face shape

Your jawline is fuller/wider with a narrow forehead. 

You have the same issue as rounds (young look)

So whats your facial shape? 

Tips by chic fashionista

Giuliana Rancic Apologizes to Zendaya, Kelly Osbourne Threatens to Leave 'Fashion Police'

I personally adore Juliana Rancic, Shes perfect at what she does, has a high fashion sense, infact, i always look forward to watching e!news so I can see her outfit. Juliana is more like a role model to me and so I was shocked beyond words could express when she said Zendaya's hair smells like weed, excuse me? Its not just an insult to the 18 year old but also to Nigerian women who love wearing locs. Meanwhile, Zendaya on Tuesday morning,  responded to Rancic's remarks via an open letter on instagram:

There is a fine line between what is funny and
disrespectful. Someone said something about my hair
at the Oscars that left me in awe. Not because I
was relishing in rave outfit reviews, but because I
was hit with ignorant slurs and pure disrespect. To
say that an 18 year old young woman with locs
must smell of patchouli oil or "weed" is not only a
large stereotype but outrageously offensive.
She proceeded to list accomplished scholars,
actresses, singers, and authors who all wear the
hairstyle and suggested the co-host educate herself
before "opening your mouth".
There is already harsh criticism of African American
hair in society without the help of ignorant people
who choose to judge others based on the curl of
their hair. My wearing my hair in locs on an Oscar
red carpet was to showcase them in a positive light,
to remind people of color that our hair is good
enough. To me locs are a symbol of strength and
beauty, almost like a lion's mane.
Rancic has since issued an apology on Twitter


While Rancic says the incident taught her to be more aware of stereotypes, her fellow co-host Kelly Obsourne was "questioning" staying on Fashion Police over the drama. She tweeted out several messages defending her "friend" Zendaya before Rancic issued her second apology.

"you guys do realize that @Zendaya is my friend right? — Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) February 24, 2015

"Im giving everyone involved 24 hours to make it right or the world will hear how I really feel.
contactually Im not allowed to speak! — Kelly Osbourne (@Kelly.

"I DID NOT MAKE THE WEED COMENT. I DO NOT
CONDONE RACISM SO AS A RSULT OF THIS IM
SEREIOULSY QUESTIONONIG STAYING ON THE SHOW! — Kelly Osbourne (@KellyOsbourne) February 24, 2015.

Kim Kardashian Reveals Her Almost $2k Makeup Routine

Wow! Talk about the price you have to pay to look beautiful! Please read.

It takes a whole lot of money to look like Kim
Kardashian.
The 34-year-old reality superstar just revealed her
everyday makeup and hair routine to Into the Gloss,
and it isn't exactly cheap. Not surprisingly, Kim uses
a variety of products to take care of her skin and
always camera-ready looks, and added all up, the
total is a whopping $1,977.75 .
Some of the more expensive products include the
$455 Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Rich Cream
moisturizer, as well as an at-home Quasar MD Plus
LED light therapy machine ($755).
Kim is admittedly "crazy" about her lasers.
"[My dermatologist] tells me if I'm acting crazy when
I'm like, 'What laser has come out?'" she laughs. "I'm
really big on laser facials. I have this at-home LED
light therapy machine called Quasar MD Plus that I
got it for my psoriasis because I'll try anything. I
used to have it so bad on the back of my legs."

Kim reveals that her love of makeup started relatively
early -- and was actually encouraged by her late
father, Robert Kardashian.
"My dad got me makeup classes for Christmas when I
was like 14 at some Joe Blasco makeup school, and
I've worn that foundation ever since," she shares. "I
obviously love it when I get my makeup done, but I'm
pretty good at doing it myself."
She explains that she uses different makeup artists
for different looks. For example, there's a makeup
artist when she wants to look "ethnic."
"Mario [Dedivanovic] makes me look the most ethnic.
Joyce Bonelli makes me look the most glam. This one
makeup artist, Rob Scheppy, makes me feel in-
between glam and myself," she explains. "He does me
really tan -- I can't explain it. Everyone has a style,
and I like the different vibes."
Perhaps most surprisingly though, Kim says she only
washes her hair every five days.
"For my hair, I don't wash it every day," she says.
"We start out with a blowout on day one, then we go
into a messier vibe the next day, and then we flat iron
it and do a really sleek look on day three since that
requires a little oil in the hair. Day four could be a
slicked-back ponytail, and on the fifth day is when
you wash it."
"That's a little excessive, maybe," she admits.



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Nails-piration- tutorials

Hey beauties, hope y'all had a nice day. What do you think of today's nails? Am absolutely obssesed with it, they look absolutely gorgeous! Here's how to get a replica.

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Things you need
  A white nail polish
  A sky blue nail polish
  A deep blue nail polish
  A Glitter nail polish

What to do
   First paint your nails with the white polish and allow to dry. Next paint the nails with the sky blue polish starting few inches away from the root of your nails, apply a double coat and allow to dry. Apply three coats of deep blue polish at the tips of your nails, give it a few minutes to dry and finally give it that shine by applying your glitter nail polish as a top coat and you're done!

Check other nail designs but you may need a pro, Lol

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Make Up Brush Guide

Hey beauties, raise up your hand if you dont know what a make-up brush is... I guess we all know right, and as a fashionista, having make up tools is very essential. A makeup brush is a tool used for the application of make up. Its bristles could be made out of natural or synthetic materials, while the handle is usually made out of plastic or wood. The importance of having brushes is so that when cosmetics are applied using the appropriate brush they blend better on your skin. They come in different shapes and sizes depending on the face area where make up will be applied, the cosmetic product and the wanted result. Shapes of the brushes include chiseled, straight, angular or tapered. There are five essential brushes every woman must have. See the picture below.

There are additional make up brushes that will go a long way in helping out on make up application. See the picture below.

The price of make up brushes vary depending on its quality. With #7500 and above, you can get good quality make up brushes but your nearby Aboki selling cosmetics might sell it a lot cheaper but have it at the back of your mind when buying from an Aboki that what he is selling isn't the original.

I hope this was helpful. Have a beautiful day. *Kisses

Eyes-Piration- Get the smokey blue eyes right now!

Hey beautiful people, please take note of the different brushes used in today's eye makeup tutorial. Will do a post specially focusing on eye make up brushes and their uses tomorrow so please dont miss it.

Have a beautiful night rest y'all. *Kisses*

Nails-Piration- Tutorials

So I got to work today dressed like a deeper life member and with a plan in mind. As soon as my madam landed I was the first to go greet her, got down on my knees and begged in a manner I have never begged anyone before. "Please ma, forgive me". "I didnt know what I was thinking, it will never happen again". "Just look down upon me as your child and have mercy on me ma". I went on for like three solid minutes before she answered me. She asked me to rise up which I did before sternly warning me never to try that rubbish again. I promised her I won't, and she asked me to get back to work. My dearies, that's how I dodged a query that would have caused me a promotion oo. Heading to the pharmacy to get my forth injection. Yes, told y'all I was falling sick after the whole incident right, I actually did fall ill and i'm currently on malaria treatment!

But that aside, nail-piration henceforth will be tutorials. I assume it doesnt help you if you just view the pictures with no tutorial. I want to add value to your life and  that's the reason for this blog. So let's begin...

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Things you need
     A white and black nail polish
     A razor
     A sticky tape

Instruction
     Paint your toe nails all white and allow it to dry. Using a razor blade cut out 6 tiny squares out of the sticky tape(make sure to measure the length and width of your toes) before placing on top of your white painted toes. Now apply the black nail polish all over, allow to dry, gently lift up the sticky tape and you're done! Your toe nails should turn out exactly as the picture above. You can also use the same method to achieve same decoration on your fingernails!

I hope this was helpful.

Fashion Tips- What to Consider Before Selecting a Current Fashion Trend

Trends come and go but the painful truth is that not all trends fit us. One trend might look better on another person than you hence the need to look at current fashion trend with a critical eye. Therefore in selecting a trend, first determine what your personal style is and how the trend can help accentuate that. So next time something is trending, first ask yourself the following questions.

• Does the shape on the clothing flatter your body figure, i.e, does it look good on you?
• Does the clothing style reflect your clothing personality i.e do you wear such things or are just just trying it because its in vogue?
• Does the color(-s) complement your skin tone? Some clothes fit dark people better than fair people and vice versa. 
• How many outfits can you create with the garment? Is the garment flexible to be multiplied into several outfits?
• How long will this trend last? Is it worth investing in?
• Can you still wear it in the next six months?

Having these questions at the back of your mind when selecting a trend will not only save you time but money too, by helping you select fashion trends that look good on you and are easy to make it work for you.

I know this was helpful so why not leave us a comment? You will see your comment as soon as you click on publish. *kisses*

Was the Mini-Skirt Actually Invented in Africa?

I just saw this interesting piece, please read.

Though debate over who designed the first miniskirt has raged on for decades – everyone from André Courréges and John Bates to Jean Varon and Mary Quant has been accredited with it – the mainstream view cements its origins firmly in 1960s London, during Britain's Youthquake. Yet Tanisha Ford, an academic and writer for The Root , has called this belief into question in a recent article. While researching old issues of Drum – South Africa's leading black lifestyle magazine at the time, noted for its 1960s reportage of township life under apartheid – Ford discovered a series of articles that claimed the miniskirt was actually invented in Africa.

An image from a 1969 copy of The Drum. Photo: via Tanisha Ford/The Root

According to Drum, the miniskirt was part of the 'Afro look', a term coined by global style commenters to describe clothing that featured African and African- inspired prints, materials and techniques. Drum's story of the miniskirt's invention draws upon African oral cultural history from the 1970s. Interviewed
in 1971, Swazi model Felicia Mabuza claims that African women "have been wearing the self-same garb for centuries now". Mabuza went on to compare a photograph of herself with that of a another model dressed in a modern-day mini to demonstrate how the abbreviated garment had long be apart of everyday African dress.

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In 1972, Drum interviewed South African-based designer Haya Rinoth who claims that miniskirts were an East African innovation, championed by "fashion- made" women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Of course, no one can be sure of the miniskirt's true origins. As Ford points out, trends may emerge in
multiple places simultaneously, making it impossible to pinpoint an exact derivation. However, the Drum articles reveal several interesting perspectives.
Mabuza and Rinoth's stories are important because they tell an African-centred fashion history – one that's rarely heard in the West. As Ford says, "They were
using fashion to make claims of modernity in an attempt to depict the realities of African life and culture, which looked far different than the images of bare-
breasted women and men in loincloths that filled the pages of National Geographic. "The 'Afro look' was about opulence and glamour and challenged the West's widely held view of how Africans dressed. Drum headlines such as 'African Fashion Is Getting Its Own Back' and '150 Years Old ... [the Miniskirt] Is the Latest Look' spoke of South Africa's style influence and boldly inserted African voices into the global fashion conversation. African designers reclaimed ownership of the mini, in their quest to make their mark and gain visibility in the global market – much like the British designers of the day. And yet, as is the case with so many stories in histories, it is the Western folkore that seemed to have lived on. As Ford asks, "Why should we take African designers' and models' claims to the miniskirt any less seriously than we have taken the British history of the garment?" as she urges us to question the mainstream and pay heed to alternate perspectives.

Monday Fashion News-See the Best Dressed at The Oscars!

....I was abit under the weather yesterday, infact my backside is swollen from all the injections I was given, Choi. So did you watch the Oscars? Well, incase you missed it, you can get all the best, worst and wackiest dressed in today's fashion News.

Africa Fashion News

• Kenya: A Dazzling Kampala Fashion Week-Click to read
• Fashion Houses Ignore Black Shoppers-Click to read

• Show of African fashion-Click to read

• Origin Africa 2015, an event to boost African textile industry to be held in Addis Ababa-Click to read

• Harrogate school’s fashion show for African charity-Click to read

• New technology for SA fashion industry-Click to read

International Fashion News

• The 9 Best Dressed Stars at the 2015 Oscars-Click to Read

• Oscars 2015: Fashion hits and misses from the ceremony-Click to read

• The 37 best-dressed style stars at Fashion Week-Click to read
• Kanye goes on rant after Fashion Week creator slams him-Click to read

• London fashion Week draws in the crowds-Click to Read

• Fetish wear is all the rage at London fashion week – in pictures-Click to read

• Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show-Click to Read

Revealed: Men splash out £42 MORE on designer manbags than women do on handbags

It will come as a shock to any woman who's ever splashed out on the latest designer handbag, but men actually spend more on their 'manbags'.
A study found men shell out £106 for a bag on average – £42 more than women, who spend around £64. Manbags are most popular among younger age groups. Overall, one in ten men carries a bag most days, but this rises to a fifth among under-25s. Market researcher Mintel found men are more likely to choose bags made by luxury brands, while women tend
to look for cheaper High Street styles. While each year three fifths of women but themselves a new bag, a fifth of boyfriends or husband have bought a handbag as a present too.
Last year the handbag market grew by nearly ten per cent to £1.3 billion and is expected to reach £1.9 billion by 2019.
Senior Fashion Analyst Tamara Sender said: 'Whilst manbags in the past have been met with mockery, men have now begun to see the item as acceptable to wear most of the time and as they become accustomed to
the practicality of using a manbag they are likely to continue to use them as they age.

'Gifting is very important to the handbag market and given that men are inclined to spend more than women when buying handbags, this highlights the scope to
help men with the handbag gift buying process.
'Retailers could offer a personalised gift shopping service allowing consumers to speak to a personal shopper via an online chat who can recommend potential handbags that would suit their partner or whoever they are buying for.'

Daily mail.

So if your man or someone you care about loves bags, why don't you surprise them with a man bag?