Reasoning

January 8, 2012 Leave a comment

Its rather refreshing waking up in the morning and even though you dont have millions, live in luxrous house and possess expensive amenities. but you have a place to lay your head more than enough food at your disposal and live a comfortable life, with great family & friends not to mention good health.. God deserves thanks every single day, rather than trying so hard to achieve material things that can go as quickly as they came. Appreciate the little things thats what we as humans often take for granted.

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Color BLOCKED

December 21, 2011 Leave a comment

What is Color Blocking?

Color Blocking is the use of two or more blocks of color in an ensemble or SIMPLY combining different colors that support and compliment each other.

This could be for a top, bottom, tunic, a dress and even a handbag or shoes. Its Simply creating an outfit by putting areas or blocks of solid color next to each other. It can include monotone, bright colours, muted colors, contrasting and complimentary colors. Clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories can all feature color block designs or can make up different blocks of color to be put together for a color block outfit.

Question is Are you brave enough to try it?

if your having trouble blocking colors try complimentary color blocking. Why? Complimentary colors are natural opposites so they work very well together.

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8 Reasons to Date an AFRICAN Man

December 5, 2011 Leave a comment

So I got a few girlfriends who love em some black men. One of them is Spanish/British and dated a number of black men but none of them were African. French, Jamaican, Antiguan you name it.

They just do not  consider African men & i think to myself they’re missing out

 Anyways This aint about me trynna convince you to date African men, It is about giving our motherland brothers a chance. For some, the idea of dating an African man conjures up a lot of myths and fears like the image of the over-controlling man.  There’s good and bad aspects to any person out there but here to make light of the topic and just offer up some of the good stuff about dating an African man. Of course, you understand by now that this is a very subjective, yet fun, list of some reasons.

They Are Chivalrous 

It’s that simple. They have good manners and a strong sense of chivalry – something that is quickly eroding amongst all our home-grown American men. Hey, they come from societies that are not as progressive when it comes to women’s rights but women are more cared for in their countries at the same time. So don’t worry, he’ll for sure be a gentleman and pay for your first date, second date, etc. We know that sounds like common courtesy but these days, it’s no guarantee.

They are the cream of the crop

A big argument many make for immigration is that immigrants are generally adding to American society in a great way. In a sense, the ones who make it here are the ones who are willing to make big sacrifices to gain a chance at prosperity. So if you’re dating someone from Africa, most likely he went through a lot to make it here and that’s a testament to his work ethic and his sense of commitment for paving a better future for himself and his family.  Hardworking? Check!

They have a more balanced perspective

Even if you’re dating a Nigerian Prince (we’ve all come across those, haven’t we? ), he, like most other Africans, knows just how precious stability and comfort are. Poverty and civil wars plague many countries in Africa, giving many a more balanced perspective on life than most Americans who are used to a certain, comfortable standard of living. A man who doesn’t take life for granted is someone who has his principles in order.

You’d get to travel
Chances are your potential African boo not only has family and friends back in his homeland but also has folks all over the world like Dubai, London, Australia and Germany. Africans are all over the place and they generally go where there’s opportunity, which makes for an interesting sprouting of communities. Ghanains, for example,  generally go to London and the U.S and Eritreans are concentrated in places like Sweden and Germany.
They know how to cook
Since many African men need to survive on their own when they migrate out of their homelands, many of them know how to keep themselves fed. They might have been spoiled by their moms growing up, but they sure paid close attention to her recipes growing up.  So go ahead, enjoy his egusi, chicken yassa or pilau.

 
They’re neat

Okay, so I’m going off personal experience here but a lot of the men I know who were raised in Africa are super neat. Maybe that ties into the principle of not taking anything for granted, being resourceful,  and being grateful for the things that hard-earned money can buy.

Your children will get to learn a second language and be exposed to another culture

Your future half-African children will get to be exposed to another culture and maybe also a new language by practicing with their father and spending summers with their paternal grandparents. And did we mention, they’ll get to taste real, fresh meat that is not injected with hormones while they’re visiting? Yes, a minor thing but important!

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Quote

November 26, 2011 Leave a comment

Moving on isn’t forgetting who that person was to u, it’s accepting that they aren’t that person anymore

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Au Naturel

November 20, 2011 Leave a comment

I’ve been a lip Gloss/balm girl never liked lipsticks guess I just subconsciously thought they dint look good on me or just dint like how i felt on my lips then again don’t like that much color on my lips prefer to keep them looking as natural as possible.  So imagine my excitement  when I discovered Nude Lipsticks.

A nude lip color is the perfect companion for heavy eye makeup or just a simple all-around “I’m naturally this good looking” understated look. But “nude” is totally dependent on an individual’s skin tone and not everyone can wear a light creme beige as their nude.

Don’t get caught up in the racial background or ethnicity of the celebs mentioned above. Use their skin tone as a guide. You could be Asian and still look great in the shade for Kim Kardashian or you could be East Indian and work the shade for Kelly Rowland)

Dark Skin: (think Nia Long to Gabrielle Union) BB Cocoa, MAC Lustreglass in Trance Plant, MAC Lipstick in Icon, MAC Lipstick in Shitaki, NARS Lipgloss in Hustler, MAC Lipstick in Coconutty
Deep Skin: (think Kelly Rowland to Alek Wek) BB Hot Cocoa or Chocolate, MAC Lipstick in Coconutty, MAC Lustreglass in Trance Plan or boy bait

P.S  Be sure your lips are properly exfoliated (rub a wet toothbrush over your lips) and moisturize (Chapstick should do the trick) ;)

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1-nail-Different Trend

November 20, 2011 Leave a comment

I remember the first time i saw this it was on the 1st episode of Drop Dead Diva.  Debb would paint one nail a different color For good luck . I Actually thought it was cute but Never imagined it ever become a fad :)

This look helps draw attention to your hands, and can even complement your outfit or jewelry! The key is to use a dramatically

different color on just one finger, like a bright pink with grey, or a turquoise with taupe or just painting one nail on each hand a contrasting color from the others. ;)

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The Nail Affair

November 20, 2011 Leave a comment

What do pastels, metallic grays, and sleek nudes have in common? They’re all part of the gorgeous and utterly fresh 2011 nail polish trends. Shades typically lighten up each spring, but instead of going sheer, this year’s crop of pastels stays rich and creamy–think smooth purples, bright blues, and yummy peach-tinged pinks. Plus, the nude lacquers spotted at a plethora of spring shows (like Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, and Yigal Azrouel) are having their moment, and those looking for punched up hits of color won’t be disappointed either: Bright, bold lacquers are making an appearance, and some optically intriguing shades of gun metal are popping up, too—talk about a cheap thrill!

Lovely in Lavender—Purple nails are our secret weapon. Dusty purples, saturated lavenders, and shiny heliotropes look great with most skin tones.

Back to Nature Nudes Nude-as-naked nails look refreshingly demure, yet provocative. Make sure your polish comes in a high-gloss formula so you don’t end up looking like you have mannequin hands.

Gun-Metal Grays & Minx Don’t forget about those metallics! Give your digits the full metal treatment with pearlescent polishes. The future is now!


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sNap, CrAckle, Nail Polish

November 20, 2011 Leave a comment

Nail Polish art designs are of great importance when it comes to style as well as beauty as they can attract a generous amount of attention towards the hands. Although the hands might not be considered by most very important when it comes to beauty, they actually play a very important role, being always in plain sight. Fun nail art designs for 2011 can pose as a great option to enhance the beauty of your hands so they can match your fresh style and bubbly personality.

Polish is polish is polish. Unless, of course, it crackles/shatters. The hottest new trend to hit the lacquer world are these polishes that create a shatter effect when they dry on your tips. The look is raw and gritty, yet amazingly intricate (i.e. if you tell ‘em you sat in a salon for hours to get the look, they’ll probably believe you!).

For day, coat your nails in a flat/matte polish, then top with one of these crackle polishes; for night, go with a layer of glitter lacquer topped by a shatter effect polish. Done and done.

Its time to show that fun side of yourself by turning your ordinary nails extraordinary. Some of the nail polishes even have special embellishments like glitter and shimmer. These are great nail polish choice for special occasions. Another fun look is to do specific patterns on your fingernails or toenails.

For example: Paint every other nail with a crackle design, or paint each nail a different color. These are just two fun, edgy looks out of dozens of possibilities. The main thing is to have fun experimenting with all the design possibilities that crackle has to offer.

                                               
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Loving Too

November 20, 2011 Leave a comment

Omadysss its been like forever since i’ve been on here whew!!! Soo much has happened since my last entry :) .

Anyways I’ve recently become a HUGE Twilight fan (thanks to my sissy) and Bella’s current love triangle got me thinking.

Is it Really Possible to Love two people? I mean come on i know most people think shes confused but is she really? Personally i don’t think its got anything to do with being confused. You might be confused bout what to do about the situation but not confused bout how u feel. Especially since  it usually happens with someone who’s quite different from your partner and mostly tends to bring something different to the table. Look how different Jacob and Edward are not to mention  Stefan and Damon. No one in their right mind would willfully choose to be in love with two people. If you ask me it just sorta happens.

I mean its not always a detriment to the present relationship, it may be something you didn’t even know about yourself that was important or missing, but all of a sudden you feel alive by what this other person brings into your world. Nothing is easy about this situation. Many people end up alone when venturing into this scenario because someone usually ends up getting hurt. Guess the best thing is  to pick one and hope he’s the best person to complete us.

Nonetheless, to say that you cannot is a bit like saying a parent cannot love any of their children beyond their first one. Or it’s a bit like saying that you cannot hate more than one person at a time. Being all-partnered-up does not somehow prevent your brain from dousing itself in love-chemicals over someone else. Human feelings know no such rules or boundaries, so loving Person A and being in a relationship does not innoculate you against loving Person B.

to be continued. . . ;( 

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Letter From The Devil

August 7, 2011 Leave a comment

So saw you yesterday as you began you daily chores. You awoke without kneeling to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn’t even bless your meals or pray before going to bed last night. You are so unthankful. I like that about you. I cannot tell you how glad I am that you have not changed your way of living.

Fool, you are mine! Remember, you and I have been going steady for years, and I still don’t love you yet. As a matter of fact, I hate you because I hate God. I am only using you to get even with God. He kicked me out of heaven, and I’m going to use you as long as possible to pay Him back.

You see, Fool, GOD LOVES YOU and HE has great plans in store for you. But you have yielded your life to me, and I’m going to make your life a living hell! That way we’ll be together twice. This will really hurt God. Thanks to you, I’m really showing God who’s boss in your life, you know, with all of the good times we’ve had: watching dirty movies, cursing people out, partying, stealing, lying, hypocriting, fornicating, telling dirty jokes, gossiping, backstabbing people, disrespecting adults and those in leadership positions, no respect for the church, bad attitudes.

And SURELY you don’t want to give all this up. Come on, Fool, let’s burn together forever. As a matter of fact, I’ve got some hot plans for us.

By the way, this is just a letter of appreciation from me to you. I’d like to say “THANKS” for letting me use you for most of your foolish life. You are so gullible. I laugh at you. When you are tempted to sin, you give in.

HA HA HA. You make me sick.

And if you hadn’t noticed, sin is beginning to take its toll on your life. You look 20 years older. But, hey, I need new blood. So go ahead and teach some children how to sin. All you have to do is smoke, drink, cheat, gamble, gossip, and fornicate. Do all this in the presence of children, and they will do it too. Kids are like that.

Well, Fool, I have to let you go for now. I’ll be back in a couple of seconds to tempt you again. If you were smart, you would run somewhere, confess your sins, live for God with what little bit of life that you have left. It’s not really my nature to warn anyone, but to be your age and still sinning, it’s becoming a bit ridiculous.

And don’t get me wrong. I still hate you. IT’S JUST THAT YOU’D MAKE A BETTER FOOL FOR CHRIST.

P.S. And if you really love me, you won’t share this letter with anyone.

Signed:

SATAN

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