TEA BAGS VS. EYE BAGS

For many years now, I have been using tea bags to get rid of eye bags. And yes, it works. I usually do this once or twice and the eye bags are gone!! All you have to do is dip the tea bags (2) in cold water until they begin to colour the water. Spread the tea evenly within the bag while in water. while lying down, place them on your eyes and leave for 15 minutes.

That's all there is to it! No more eye bags. So get yourself some tea bags and treat yourself to some home therapy.

Have a blessed week.

KSHS.400 FOR A SHUTTER NAIL POLISH MANICURE

As you may have noticed by now, I love to polish my nails, so when I say this deal, I knew it was worth it. Anubiz Salon is giving a 50% discount on manicures with shutter nail polish  for only Kshs. 400 via Mocality!! Ladies. i believe that is is worth it. Visit http://deals.mocality.co.ke/deals/anubiz_shatterpolish to get yourself or gift a friend a manicure!

Don't you just love coupons?? :-)

The Grammys

The Grammys have come and gone with one lady stealing the spotlight. Adele. Adele won 6 awards. Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for 21; Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and  Best Short Form Music Video for ‘Rolling In The Deep’ and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Someone Like You’. Now I must say that I actually didn’t realise it was her quickly because of the blonde hair. It will have to grow on me but she looked lovely, especially the dress that she wore during her performance and as she received her awards.

There was a lot of fashion and I will only talk about my best and worst. My best dressed ladies of the night were many. I have to choose one  and it will be Paris Hilton in Basil Soda.

My other favourites were Fergie in Jean Paul Gaultier, Alicia Keys in Alexandre Vauthier and Kelly Rowland in Alberta Ferretti.

Then there was my best dressed couple, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.

Then there was the best dressed gentleman. It was a hard choice between LL Cool J and Bruno Mars, But I must say, LL was different and that is why he is my favourite!!

                   

Then there were the outrageous ones. Nicki Minaj in Versace and  Sasha Gradiva.

                 

St. Valentine

Valentine’s day is fast approaching and questions arise about how to dress for the day. I realised that the singles are the ones who really have a dilemma. Should they dress for the day or not? My opinion… if you want to dress for the day, dress for the day.

I would advise anyone who would like to dress for the day, to wear the following colours: red, pink, white and/or black. The full red dress may be too much and especially since some have to go to the office. To avoid looking out of place at the office, pair a short red dress with a black blazer. It will take you from day to night with ease. If you want to down play the day, wear pink. A light shade of pink will help you celebrate the day without looking like you overthought it.

All in all, remember what the day is about. Love. Remember to tell the people you care about that you love them. If you love your brother, sister, parents or grandparents, tell them that you love them. If you love fashion, tell it how you feel. J

Remember to say ‘I love you’

The Drawing board

Hello everyone!!

It has been a long time since I was last here and I would like to start by saying happy new year!! So much was happening and now I'm back. So the year is starting at a fast pace and I'm feeling slightly overwhelmed, but, you should never let it show!! I love being able to go to school and do what I love to do. FASHION!! As for right now, I'm making 4 different pieces and I'm really excited. There is a jacket with a LBD dress; an avant garde piece and an evening gown.

With all these things to make, I have to been on my A game. Hope you will be too!

Boyani

Knowing you bra size

Hi people!!

So today, I want to make sure you all know how to measure your bra size!! No more guessing. To be able to look good, you have to have the right support. When shopping for a bra, you will note that bras are sized using numbers and alphabets. The number represents the band size and the alphabet represent the cup size. Knowing your bra size is not as hard as many of us make it out to be. Before you get started, there are a few things that you should take note of:

• Avoid wearing a bra. If you are going to wear a bra, wear one that does not have an under wire and that has no padding.
• Get a someone to help you. When you want to get accurate measurements, it is always advisable to get someone to help you. When doing it yourself, you are more prone to errors.
• Stand in your most natural and comfortable posture. If you do not do this, you are likely to get the wrong measurement.

How to do it:

1. Using a tape measure, measure (in inches) round your rib cage right under your bust. Ensure that the tape measure is level at the back and the front. Add 5" to your measurement. That is, if you measured 29", after adding 5", you will get 34".
2. Measure around the fullest part of your bust loosely. Ensure that the tape measure is level at the front and back. Subtract your band size from this measurement. For example 37"-34"=3". The difference is your cup size. How you may ask? if the difference is  0-1"= A cup; 2"= B cup; 3"= C cup; 4"= D cup; 5"= DD cup

Yes ladies, it is that easy. No more bad fitting bras. Get yourself that right fit. 

Have a lovely week!!

Predicting the weather

Hello everyone!

Today was a funny day. I was going to school and called a friend before I left the house. She tells me that it's raining so I decide to carry a rain coat, gumboot and a sweater. I regretted this decision because the weather was hot!! I have never been able to predict the weather and this is becomes a real problem for me. I at time wear light clothes for it to be so cold or I wear very warm clothes and then it's super hot. So I used my brains.

Instead of getting caught off guard wearing clothes that just aint working for the weather, wear clothes that suite any weather. I usually wear a top that is good for warm weather and carry a light weight sweater that can keep me warm if the weather changes and can fit in your bag. I also like to carry a leso with me at all times. In cold weather, you can wear it as a scarf or a shawl.

As for the shoes, I bought a pair of leopard print gumboot from Bata that I love. However, sometime it doesn't rain and I end up wearing them in the sun. But, there are shoes that I love even more then my gumboots, my old school sleakers!! :-) I love them. They are great in any weather. Now, if you're the type that loves to give your self a height boost, a good, comfortable pair of wedges is the best way to go. they won't get your feet wet (assuming the water level is low).

With these tips, your sure to look good no matter the weather. No sundresses in the rain. :-)

Have a lovely weekend everyone.