Beauty Talk: Knowing how to choose the right hues for you is vital to achieve the best look.

when shopping for your makeup in the beauty shop, you will notice there is a whole lot of lip, eye and nail color to choose from. whatever color you go for can make a huge difference, a shade that is wrong for you can make you look washed out. on mature skin, it can highlight wrinkles and age you by ten years. knowing how to choose the right hues for you is important to help you look your best.

The good news is that you can wear pretty much any clour you want, so long as you pick the shade. to do this, you need to understand two things. First, you have to consider your hair color. This will be a guideline for you to enable you to pick a shade that will flatter you best. The lighter your hair, the lighter the shade that will suit you and vice versa. the next is your skin tone. 

It helps revel the color that will suit you best. To determine your skin tone, look at the inside of your wrist, while holding it over a piece of clear sheet. If your skin shade is white, pink, blue or grey that means you have a cool skin tone and need a cool shade. yellow or brown which means you have a warm skin tone and need warm shade. 

My thought of the day: We are the creative force of our life through our own decisions.

Mariah Carey shared her support with a moving performance of her 1993 number-one single Hero.

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Mariah Carey shared her support of essential workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with a moving performance of her 1993 number-one single Hero. 

Before her special performance, which also streamed on Joel Osteen's virtual Easter Sunday service, the five-time Grammy winner introduced her YouTube video by admitting she was just doing her best, without the ability to come together. 

'We find ourselves in a unique time in history where we can't celebrate together in person, and I'm grateful that so many of us are staying home and staying safe,' the 50-year-old hitmaker said in the clip on Saturday, while speaking at her home recording studio. 

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Healthy Living : Smoothie recipe for the win.

Recipe 

Bananas are a healthy dietary source of potassium 

and magnesium — two important nutrients for a healthy heart. It is 

high in potassium and will help lower blood pressure and people who consume lots 

of potassium have up to 27 percent lower heart disease risk.

Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B-6. ... Eating healthy fats helps the health of the skin, increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and can also help strengthen the immune system

Carrots are an especially good source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium and antioxidants (1). They also have many health benefits. They are weight-loss-friendly food and are associated with lower levels of cholesterol and improved eye health

Apples are extremely good for you, and eating them is associated with a lower risk of many major illnesses including diabetes and cancer. It can encourage weight loss and gut health through its soluble fiber content. 

Happy Easter to you and yours.

Happy Easter to you and your family. May this Easter Sunday inspire you to new hope, happiness, prosperity, and abundance, all received through God’s divine grace.

Fenty Beauty has released three new glow-inducing products will come as a welcome treat.

The beauty juggernaut has launched three new illuminating products, which will help you to get a glow-up, even while in quarantine.

First in the line-up is the Body Lava Luminizer (£46, shop it here) which is a gel-based liquid tint for the body that leaves skin looking dewy and feeling hydrated. It has a glistening, highlighter effect thanks to light-diffusing micro-pearls, and is available in three different hues: Brown Sugar, Cognac Candy and Who Needs Clothes?!

Plastic-covered stilettos? Off White x Jimmy Choo launch collaboration with pop-up at Selfridges

Jimmy Choo x Off-White collaboration campaign image ( jimmy choo )

Combining Abloh’s streetwear aesthetic and Choo’s luxury DNA, the resulting styles are equal parts edgy and elegant.

The collection officially dropped this week with an exclusive campaign starring DJ and muse Peggy Gou from mytheresa.com.

There are bejewelled red carpet-ready stilettos and high-octane floral print boots, but the real stars of the show are the boots and pumps that appear to be wrapped in cellophane.

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My Thought Of The Day: Some are strong at the broken places, be optimistic.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Albert Schweitzer

In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

Robert E. Lee

Style OF The Day: Fashion tells about who you are from external point of view. Suga

Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.

Coco Chanel

Is a throw back Thursday , Let me leave this here to remind my self how far i have come.

Fashion News: Dior has launched a 3D beauty boutique.

The virtual Dior Beauty boutique ( Dior )

From .standard.co.uk

Paris, as the saying goes, is always a good idea. Although perhaps not when the European city is in the midst of a lockdown owing to a global pandemic.

But the beauty - and retail therapy - of the French capital is now being offered to the world virtually, thanks to one of its most fabulous exports, Dior.

Fashion News: Balenciaga and Saint Laurent are to manufacture surgical masks, luxury fashion company Kering has said

As France continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, the group will pivot workshops in the cities of Anger and Paris to be able to produce masks, a Kering spokeswoman told Bloomberg.

Kering, which is also the parent company to Gucci, Alexander McQueen, and Bottega Veneta, has promised to kick off production as soon as the relevant authorities have approved the manufacturing process and materials.

Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy, balanced diet and this is why.

As part of a safe, balanced diet, fruit and vegetables will help you stay safe. It is vital you are eating enough of them.

Evidence suggests that there are important health benefits of consuming at least five servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. That's a total of 5 pieces of fruit and veg, not 5 pieces each. One serving of fruit or vegetables is 80 g.

little interiors decoration ideas to give your home some endless love.

The easiest way to add a super fresh and new look in a home is to change the wall colors. it is vital to choose the color according to the mood or atmosphere you want to create by adding new decorative touches.

Home decor is an important part of living and creates an environment that is optimistic. A good looking house is vital to our wellbeing it can enable us to do away with anxiety and tension. adding decorative touches helps enhance the appeal of the home.

Fashion Talk: poka dot is a big trend this season and there many ways to style it.

Tea Time: A mouthwatering small chops with aroma of vanilla . yum yum.

Accessories tips to flaunt season after season. This is definitely a good idea for the season. whatcha think?

Accessories put a greater focus on your personal style, taste, and preferences. They also offer endless clothing options, helping you make the most out of any item you have. A fashion accessory is an item used to add to the wearer's outfit in a secondary way, often used to complete an outfit and explicitly selected to match the wearer's look.

My Thought Of The Day................................ Practice Kindness always.

“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” – Jackie Chan

“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” – Harold S. Kushner



Life is about making an impact, not making an income.” — Kevin Kruse

A look from the Marco De Vincenzo autumn/winter 2020 collection.

Marco De Vincenzo recently celebrated the launch of his menswear collection and the 10th anniversary of his eponymous brand. A designer usually full of passion and enthusiasm, he had dark words regarding the future.

“The coronavirus emergency in Milan started during the autumn/winter 2020-21 fashion week. Buyers from all over the world were obviously concerned, so they left as quick as they could, never to return,” said De Vincenzo. “We booked just a few orders for next season, which means we might not be able to afford to produce them, since our suppliers request minimum quantities for fabrics and such.”

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A deserted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall in Milan.

A deserted Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall in Milan. Independent Italian fashion labels are working out how to survive the coronavirus lockdown and how to change the way they work in future. Photo: AFP

With shops closed and no date set for a possible return to business as usual, the Italian fashion industry is expecting to lose around €12.7 billion (US$13.8 billion) in 2020 if the emergency continues past May, according to analysts of the Cerved Group.

Style Talk: oversized sunnies for the win...photo of the day.

Denim jacket are a must-have fashion staple, it adds a touch of chic kinda look to any outfit.
I honestly adore oversized sunnies and think they are fabulous fashion accessories that glam up and make any outfit stand out. This particular one is from Gucci. Leopard print pencil skirt is a must-have, you can style it for the office, evening out,  Oversized hobo bags are my best kinda bag, it allows me to carry all my daily office essentials and still fit in  my makeup bag lol wink wink
with love from Ifeoma

Colourful Blazer trend for the office.....A MUST WATCH

How to look expensive and classy in short

Jimmy Choo's debut makeup collection launches in Harrods

From .standard.co.uk

Much like a great pair of stilettos, a slick of really good red lippie has the power to elevate a look.

Now, Jimmy Choo, masters of the latter, is dipping its well-dressed toes into the former, with the launch of a capsule makeup collection.

Dropping into Harrods this month, the ‘Seduction Collection’ includes eight nail varnishes, ten lipsticks and a set of six concentrated fragrances, all inspired by different Choo designs.

The British Fashion Council has launched a new fund today to help creative businesses and individuals to survive the coronavirus crisis.

From .standard.co.uk

The BFC Foundation COVID Crisis Fund will make £1,000,000 of emergency funds available to designer businesses, with a portion of the money also being allocated to students to "underpin the future generation of creative talent."

“Now more than ever, we are committed to supporting the businesses and people that make up our industry," Caroline Rush, CEO of the BFC, said. "With the BFC Foundation Covid Crisis Fund and the donations raised, our hope is to support those British businesses that need additional subsidies, beyond Government stimulus available, to address their most urgent challenges.”The BFC has raised the money through pooling the BFC talent support grants that would have traditionally been awarded to emerging brands for either early-stage showcasing support or business growth and promotion.

Fashion / Style surgery: How to INJECT new colors into your wardrobe and style it like a pro.

Although it is a fabulous idea to wear hues that we love, it is also a good idea to be aware of what fits the season, and our skin tone. the beauty of color is that it allows us to construct an illusion, ideas, and personality.

The concept of a capsule wardrobe is to be able to combine all of our limited amount of clothing pieces together and fit them, so it makes sense to start with neutral looks. however, over the years, I have shared some ideas on how to inject a pop of color and  make your wardrobe capsule more fun and effortless

Get Started with a colorful arm candy or purse . It really pops a monochromatic dress and adds life. Go for a color that is in harmony with your inner vibration and that suits your current wardrobe

Wear colorful accessories.  A statement necklace or earrings might be a great way to express your style. Do not be afraid to spruce up your look by adding some color. A bright belt or scarf is also a fun way to put in some color.

The color injection will be fun and simple if you do one step at a time. 

FRENCH FASHION LABEL HERMÈS TO LAUNCH FIRST LIPSTICK LINE INSPIRED BY SIGNATURE BIRKIN BAG.

HERMÈS TO LAUNCH FIRST LIPSTICK LINE INSPIRED BY SIGNATURE BIRKIN BAG

From .independent.co.uk

Since its conception in 1837, Hermès has gained global renown as an industry-leading manufacturer of luxury goods.

One of the company’s most recognisable designs is its Birkin bag, a leather tote bag first introduced in the mid-1980s that was named after English actor and singer Jane Birkin.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the new Rouge Hermès range, which is due to be launched in March, features 24 shades of lipstick in both matte and satin finishes.

Each lipstick shade in the collection was carefully selected from the label’s substantial archive of 75,000 silk swatches and 900 shades of leather.