I couldn’t help it – had to put these bad girls on my eyes and they have lasted for 2 days so far which isn’t bad considering that they are strips
Do you like false eyelashes?
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Luxurious Steak Dinner in Dar-es-Salaam
Had this lovely meal with my boyfriend last night at a restaurant called Slipway – sometimes you just need some steak & mash in your life, no frills, no extras, and of course lashes of gravy!
How often do you eat out?
Jennifer Hudson is beautiful
This gorgeous make-up was done by Ciara’s make-up artist – I saw it on her Instagram page and couldn’t wait to share it with you.
Isn’t she gorgeous?
[Style Look] Botany & Box Braids
I love florals and this is one dress I have in the vault, what do you think? Let me know 
3 things you need to know about friendships
Since living in Dar-es-Salaam, the concept of fake people and fake friendships has become something that I have noticed that has become more pronounced in this town. I don’t care if readers think I am generalising here – I am just talking from my experience but Dar from what I have seen for the 2+ years I have been back is full of people who are afraid to hear the truth. Who are friends if they don’t check you on your bullshit? Who are friends if they don’t watch out for you?
#1 Real friends call you on your shit, fake friends build you up on your bullshit
One of my closest friends will always tell me when she thinks I am overreacting even when I am like nooooo you need to agree. That’s a real friend, she doesn’t want me to look crazy or weird if I am truly overreacting and she always keeps it to me real. I thank her for that because there have been situations where I have been wrong and I check with her and she lets me know. Continue reading
Statement Eyebrows & My Box Braids [Makeup Look]
I think statement eyebrows help braids pop – did this natural look for an attempt at casual hair & beauty – what do you think?
Lips: Vaseline Rosy Lip Balm & Carmex Lip Balm
Eyes: Black eyeshadow for the local beauty shop, Rimmel Mascara and I used L’Oreal liquid eyeshadow to make the eyebrows look extreme.
Fashion accessories for the weekend
Here is a snapshot of accessories that I wore this weekend
Here’s the breakdown:
- Bag: From the local market (Mwenge for readers in Dar-es-Salaam)
- Round Sunglasses: From ASOS.com
- Blue Ring: Gift from a friend
What accessories did you wear this weekend?
The rise of style blogs by black women
The glossy world of stylish black fashionistas
If you read the western media, you would think style blogs are just for European women but there is a fast rising overclass of black women who know what they want and they are showing off their fashion style with aplomb through style blogging. From Angolan fashion superstar Soraya de Carvalho to edgy fashionista Fennella Miller, there are some true gorgeous pictures and outfit ensembles which show what we have always known: black women are stylish glamazons who are taking their rightful place as leaders of fashion. Claire from The Fashion Bomb was one of the first I can remember who showcased black fashion style and now there are many many fashionists who share their websites with rich and textured websites like Black and Killing It as well as mainstream media like Grazia magazine and Vogue Italia. London is definitely my favourite when it comes to locations for style bloggers of African origins including Melissa of Melissa’s Wardrobe who has some lovely outfits and excellent taste in footwear.
Where you can find these stylish black women? Continue reading
The Top of My Box Braid Bun
The beauty of box braid buns
Went to run errands today and this is what some of my bun looked like.
How do you wear your bun if you have braids?
Box Braids At Night
Went out last night so tied my hair in this ponytail that you can see above and I had this stunning Strawberry Daiquiri – tasty!
