Mama's Prints

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test,he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him"
                                                            James 1:12

Hi lovelies,if you are wondering why the bible quote well here's the gist.I was about to write a list of stuff i need at home and there this verse was on the page i tore out from my notepad(its a notepad with bible verses on all the pages) and the word spoke life to me.So i'm hoping i'm able to reach out to someone who is in dire need of this word right now.
  I wore this lovely printed top that reminds me so much of some shirts my mum wore back in the days,i wish i could find them right now but its a really beautiful vintage feel kind of print and i like it so much hence the title of the post.

playing with my photo editor

top:vintage thrifted,skirt:dorothy perkins,sandals:classified,bag:no label

Btw have you shopped on jumia.com.ng.If you haven't then what are you waiting for.Click on any of the banners and get started.Beautiful things at the best prices.Thank me later.Happy shopping!

Unplanned Pre-wedding makeup session

hi guys,hope you are all enjoying the new week.I started on a sad note cos i had outfit photos for about 2 posts and i lost my photos.I still don't get it cos i tried to repair some infected files and everything disappeared .Not happy about it but what can i do.So i did this pre wedding makeup for a classmate way back uni days and im glad she liked it.I couldn't carve her brows that day but i know she'll look a lot more beautiful on her big day.
She is a very selective person who usually doesn't wear makeup she didn't want something loud.

i din't take a before photo as none of this was planned.
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Random post:10 things you don't know about me

so this is a very random and different post but let's get to it.

1. I'm over OCD,i clean footprints off my floor tiles every minute.
2. I don't know if this is odd but i always dress up like a would a day before just so i know how i will look the next day.
3. I'm a sucker for flats.
4. I wear earrings on bad hair or bad outfit days:-D.Doesn't apply every time though.
5. I worry a lot about things going wrong and i know its not right so i'm trying learning to trust that there's One Person i should cast my cares on and that is Jesus.
6. I love music and i have my phases.I'm all about rock this week and r&b or jazz the next week.
7. I'm a great cook(bet you dint know that or maybe you did)not just in "pishures" but for real as in taste.
8. I'm organized to the teeth(my home,my rooms,my bags ,my head,everything).I know where everything is and I know if you moved it.
9. I don't have a skin regimen.I bath with an antiseptic soap and i don't have a body cream.No time and they make me hot.
10. Little things make me cry.It could be joy,someones pain,love.I shed a few tears when i look at my daughter sleep at night.Mothers will understand this.

That's all folks.Is there anything on my list that's same with you?

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Nigeria's no1 online retailer:Jumia

Hi guys,blessed week to you all.I've been up and about with work and home stuff but somewhere at the back of my mind i never ever forget to update this blog.So online shopping has been a norm for some time in Nigeria and i tell you it has come to stay.Who doesn't want to just sit at home,work or just on the go,go on the computer,select stuff and then pay on delivery.Beautiful i must say and i love the lazy part of it.Well Jumia is your solution,with a current combined fan  base of over 300,000 they are your no1 online  retailer.From mobile phones,electronics,computing,books,beauty,baby,fashion and more Jumia has you covered.Jumia will continue to pioneer the Nigerian retail market, with a vision to being the answer to retail both offline and online in sub-Saharan Africa. As a place for direct retail shopping online with limitless reach and audience, they have seen orders come in large numbers from every nook and cranny of Nigeria, and in their commitment to their customers and making good on their promises of on time for delivery.In another exciting sequence, the website has grown to be the 5th local content website in Nigeria and the customer’s number 1 online retailer of choice.All you need do is pick,order,have it delivered and pay when you see your good(s) and  for the best prices too.So hurry on to their website,you don't want to be the last to hear.

visit their website:Jumia.com.ng

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Red Leopard

hi lovelies,hw was ur day?i "showed face" briefly at work today and this was what i wore.I love this top cos its so easy and breezy,lol some serious rhymes.Anyways the top is very comfy and good for this crazy hot weather.One thing you may have noticed about me is i dnt really wear earrings and there was no space for a statement neckie which im a sucker for.

 still trying to keep up with treating my hair right.I do protective styling when i'm home i.e "calabarising" and i condition regularly.I noticed castor oil makes my hair full and heavy and when i shampoo and condition my hair comes out light but looks very healthy and shiny.

 top:blue chameleon
pants:TU
Bag:susen
belt:street vendor

I like looking nice, but I always put comfort over fashion. I don't find thin girls attractive; be happy and healthy. I've never had a problem with the way I look. I'd rather have lunch with my friends than go to a gym.
Adele

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The Basic White tee:Style Challenge

hi guys,hw was your weekend?Mine was crazy busy as usual.So today's post is a style challenge which ive never participated in but im happy i did this time.It's Eboni Ife of the fashionista next door style me friday challenge and it was to style your basic white tee.This is how i styled mine.

 took this photos after a very long and tiring day.

jeans:levi's,white tee;primark,red top:no name,sandals:classified,bag:susen,accessories:thrifted

How would you style a basic white tee?

Rihanna's Tom Ford bondage sandals(yay or nay?)

u like?i do.There isn't a better way to wear this sandals.

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Blogger Crush:The Fashion Engineer

hi guys,its time for another blogger crush post and i know im not exactly regular organized with how i do this particular posts and im sorry.So this is Sayedero Enytan-Runsewe,makeup artist, designer and boutique owner, engineering student and a Jesus junkie.Ive been stalking her blog for quite a while and i must say the girl has got style,humour and style ;-D.These are a few of her pics ull love too.You can check out her blog here

 

hope u love

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Know your makeup:Necessary Brushes

hi hi,so ive been really regular with posts and im happy about that,its because baby is on a little holiday with her grams so i hv some time on my hands.So i remember discussing with my friend on how important it is to have brushes in your makeup bag.Some ladies do not know how important brushes are and how much difference it makes to use brushes instead of those little foamy things they include in eye shadow palettes.I have seen girls who use those things in this day and age to apply shadow and i tell u some of them are ignorant and believe only makeup artists should use those brushes but i tell u you don't need the 24 piece set and all.There are just those necessary ones we all should have.
So when choosing your makeup brushes, it's important to consider  the material the brushes are made of. The makeup formulas you use will help you determine whether to choose natural, real hair (i.e. sable or pony fibers) or synthetic, fake hair usually made of acrylic or plastic.

Natural brushes are better for dry products like blush and eyeshadow and synthetic brushes are best suited for cream or liquid products like concealer or foundation because they soak up less product than natural hair.

The foundation brush: This is a must-have brush for dusting powder on the face. You will use less product than with a puff and it gives a more even, natural-looking finish.

The blush or bronzer brush: A blush brush that is ultra soft and has long bristles, so as not to disturb foundation or irritate the skin,it is ideal for giving color and life to the cheeks.

The eyeshadow brush: This is the brush you need  to apply allover eyeshadow color , as it will give your lids a smooth finish and more intense pigment than a fluffier brush would.

 The eyeshadow blending brush:This is the ultimate blending brush for eyes  as it can really get into the crease of your eye and define your lid with precision.

The eyeliner or eyebrow brush: It's multi-purpose as it can be used on your lashline for eyeliner and your brow to fill it in. Plus it is the most user-friendly of the eyeliner brushes due to its easy-to-maneuver slanted angle.

 The lip brush: It's the best-shaped brush for "a defined lip," and will make a precise lip color application easy.

So now that you know what brushes you need,you need to know how to care for them.
Wash your brushes with shampoo. Add a drop of shampoo to a cup half full of warm water. Swirl the brushes around and then thoroughly rinse. Then let them dry flat [on a towel], because if they dry upright, the water will drain into the metal casing and break down the glue causing bristle loss.

so that's it,you can get this Zaron brush set i totally recommend and i use click here

 

Know your makeup 101

hi lovelies,how are u all?.So as women most of us love our makeup so much,i do and i used to be a serious makeup lover but somehow i lost interest cos so many things just somehow took over but recently i've been trying to get my groove back so i went back to my books(yeah my books :-)  and fished out some old stuff i hadn't used in a while.Anyway just want to share a few things i read again in my Bobbi Brown Makeup manual.
 So many of us use products without knowing when the product gets expired and should be binned so here goes:

•  Liquid and cream foundation    2years
• Concealer         2years
• Powder            2years
• Mascara           6months
• Lipstick            12 to 18 months
• Eyeshadow       2years
• Powder blush    2 years  
• Cream blush      2years
• Moisturizer        2years
• Eyecream          6months
• Sunscreen          2years
• Face cream        2years

A few Do's and Dont's
Do buy multipurpose makeup such as lip-cheek combinations.Sometimes i use my blush as a lippie,my foundation as a base,foundation in place of concealer and so on.
Do shop in daylight for foundation
Don't equate ''dermatologist tested'' with better quality.The claim does not guarantee that the doctor approved of the product -just that it was tested.
Don't toss leftovers unless the makeup is over 18months old.When that lippie or cream blush gets near the end scoop the remainder into small covered compartmentalized boxes(palettes).Label with the colour name for reference when you need to restock.
Don't apply foundation on dry,flaky skin.It will only emphasize them instead of blending in.Exfoliate and use a rich moisturizer.

There are so many more i will still put up from time to time
Buy the bobbi brown makeup manual here

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