WHAT I WORE #OOTD

First off,happy independence day to all my Nigerian readers. Nigeria Is 56 and its good cause to celebrate even if we are currently in recession.
So this was sunday, my elder sister and younger brother(cousin) went to a family gathering, we went to celebrate the dedication of my Cousin's baby Bryan,my little nephew.
I didn't have a particular look I was going for although I'd already put an outfit in mind(an all-black really cool outfit,if I do say so myself) but I ended up not even trying it out,reason being I've been so un-motivated lately and not in the mood for a bunch of things I'm normally crazy about,maybe its because I don't feel in control of my life and career as I hoped I would have been by now or I just terribly need a general/full body cleanse/detox or it could be both.
This look is simple but works for a lot of events,its a tank top, a denim vest,a flair skirt and a simple heeled sandals. My purse is vivienne westwood and was a gift from my mama and I love it so much,I hide it from my sisters most times, the neck piece is vintage,plus my sunnies adds an edge to the entire outfit.
Notice I did wear silver earrings with a golden purse and bracelet? I love the combo of silver and gold although some might think it shouldn't be.
What do you think of this look. Please let me know in the comment section.

MADE-IN-NIGERIA/BEAUTY/HAIR/EMILY MILLIONAIRE COCONUT OIL AND HERBS

I read a bunch of reviews of this made-in-nigeria product I tried about 6 years ago and was absolutely fabulous but tried again last year and was disastrous. The product is Emily Millionaire Coconut Oil And Herbs.
I used this product so much last year, my sisters felt I should be an ambassador and be paid, I totally agree with them.

The cream contains a bunch of ingredients,and I do mean 'bunch',lol. See them--100% Natural Coconut Oil & Herbs, Soya Beans Oil, Carrot Oil, Bergamot Oil, Saint Basil, Banana Jam, Vitamin E, Refined Palm Oil, Placenta, Protein, D Panthenol, African Shea Butter, Avacado [Avocado] Pear Oil and Almond Oil, Honey, Vegetable Oil, Orange Pells [Peels], Jojoba, Olive Oil, and Aloe Vera. *whew*

The first time I used it, 6 years ago, I applied it directly on my scalp every morning before I go to class (I was a university student then and was carrying a weave), by the time I removed the weave, I had a minimum of 3"-4" NEW GROWTH, I didn't change my diet or even adopt a healthy diet (I never ate healthy throughout my four years in school, no time,lol). I was shocked. I have no idea why I didn't continue the following months but a few years later, I remembered this miracle hair growth cream that had a smell people didn't like, so I bought it again, this time, I got the fertilizer as well. Oh My God, my hair was sooo dry and began to fall off. What have I done? What have they done to this cream? I guessed it now has a lot of alcohol in it, so I dumped it in my wardrobe.
When I read reviews of this cream on other blogs(including comments), I discovered I could use it as a pre-poo, still I didn't (and I don't know why) until my big sister (WHO JUST DID HER BIG CHOP,CAN I HEAR A YAY SOMEBODY!) told me how amazing it is for pre-poo, so I decided to give it a try with the one I dumped since last year,remember I had one ba?lol.

METHOD/APPLIQUE:

• I sectioned my hair into three

• De tangle with my home-made de tangling spray

• Finger Comb

• Applied #EMCOH generously

• Cover with plastic wrap(nylon) and my shower-cap

• Left in for about 1 hour (did some house chores and laundry)

• Washed Off with warm water

RESULTS:

It was alright. That's all I have to say.

Ok,ok. Let me explain more. It made my hair softer for sure but not as I'd hoped, not as I read in blogs, not as my sister claimed either.
Will I try it again, SURE, but this time,I will buy a new one (remember mine was over a year old,stashed somewhere in my closet,ha ha + it's really cheap,about N300) and MAY BE,I will use heat, just MAY BE.

Have you tried Emily Millionaire Coconut Oil And Herbs yet? Did you like it or not? Let me know in the comment section. Thanks guys.

D.I.Y WHIPPED BUTTER/LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER

One thing I love about being natural is the fact that I'm always whipping up things. I love d.i.y's and always eager to try something new. Anyways, I always make my own stuff but never get to take pictures, but I remembered to today. I made my own leave-in conditioner or whipped butter and its as good (if not better) than the once I buy. Lol. The things I used;

1. 50g Shea Butter
2. 1 Medium Aloe Vera Gel
3. 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
4. 2 Tbsp Glycerin
5. 2 Tbsp Honey
6. Little Water

You can also add coconut oil (the only reason I didn't use this is because I ran out and haven't made a fresh batch yet),Amla oil,Argan oil and other hair softening oil.
It turned out beautifully and an amazing moisturizer and sealant.

I started by melting the shea butter
Then I added the gel of one medium size aloe vera
Whipped it with a mixer
Added the olive oil,glycerin,honey and then water.
Whisk all of them till completely blended.

This is unscented but feel free to add your favourite scents in about 20 drops.

Outfit Of The Day

I have being meaning to post this #ootd post for over 4 months,never got around to it but its better late than never isn't it
This was during my days working as a call center agent (lol). I miss those days though, we had the freedom to express ourselves (fashion-wise).

Anyways, I love this outfit, I wore a chiffon print crop top and one of old pencil skirt. I love backpacks and its what you'll likely always catch me carrying.
One other thing I love about this look is my dope braid. My sister made it for me. The skirt hid out the true length of the hair, it was LOOONG, although, not as long as I wanted it to be, but that was my fault. (Really missing that hair, I think I'l have to do it again)
Do you like my outfit? Talk true oo. Comment please! K,Bye(lol).

NUMBER 25!

Hello there, its been forever!
So,I will be 25 in a couple of days,(OMG) that's a quarter of a century, something to be grateful for and something that causes a panic, do you realize I will be 50 in the exact number of years? This can't be handled sitting at a place. I'l be 25 in 7 days and for the longest time,I've been dreading that thought and having anxiety. I have always wanted to be 25, even before I was 18 but now that its here, I jut want to runaway and take cover.
The fact that I'm all grown up now and will not belong to the cool 18-24 demographics anymore, LOSS. I remembered a post I read a long time ago about the things a girl should be/do before or by the time she's 25. Now that I will be 25, decided to go check out some and I realized I've done great things and can comfortably check some of the boxes. YAY!!! However, there are still some/a lot I'd love to check off the list like;

1. Have an emergency kit (lol)
2. Know how to change a tire
3. Take a week/end getaway (ALONE)
4. A staple closet (Yes, I don't think I have one,working on it)
5. Be a good house guest
6. Make a new friend
7. Travel to another continent
8. Try an adrenaline sport (sky diving or scuba diving will do this for me)
9. Spend a whole weekend partying (this isn't reckless or irresponsible,its living)
10. Go on a blind date (or have I?)
11. Go camping in an open space
12. Buy a ridiculously expensive item

P.S, these are just a few things. A FEW!


Looking forward to 25 and I hope to achieve great things in the next 12 months.
Are you already 25 or past 25, what was it like for you? For those who aren't there yet, let me know some of the things you will like to do before or by the time you are 25? Let me know in the comment section.

Single Photo #OOTD

Its been a long time since I last posted, but my blog has always been on my mind. I'm constantly thinking about how to make it bigger,posts and what-not. I've being extremely busy with work,started out at the beginning of the year as a call center agent with a telecoms company here in Nigeria but currently,I'm a banker,YES.
I have dreams bigger than the universe but I have to live a day at a time and currently, I love what I do,if you know what I mean.
This is single photo #ootd post,lol.
This is one of my old tops,its about 4 years,yes,old like that,the skirt is sister's,I absolutely love it. Its super feminine and has a sex appeal that's indeed appealing.

Body Shaming/Image Issues

I am subscribed to a lot of newsletters from around the world so everyday I wake up to over 50 newsletters and get more during the course of the day.
I subscribe because I hope to be inspired or motivated or simply learn something new from these newsletters or be notified when there is a sale/discounts going on. (Lol).
However,today,I woke up to one of the most inspiring newsletters I have ever read from one of the best fashion stylists in Australia. She wrote about body shaming and body image issues,but this time,not from others but from yourself.
I CAN RELATE,simply because I also have always had a love-hate relationship with my body and it started when I began to grow and develop into a lady some 10 years ago.
As I lived,I realized that I wasn't alone in this love-hate thing as almost every girl,lady,woman I have met,hates at least one part of her body and wishes to conceal or completely change it. Some go ahead to have cosmetic surgeries,others learn the ways to conceal and some learn to accept and love their bodies.
This stylist found some stats about our body and what happens in it and it put things in perspective. If you only knew the amazing things our bodies do in a day,you will be filled with nothing but love and gratitude for your body. Let's focus on the things we like and stop hating our bodies. The next time you want to start shaming on your body,use these as gentle,wonderful reminders of how magical your body truly is.