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5 SHOCKING BEAUTY BENEFITS OF OATMEAL FOR A SOFT AND GLOWING SKIN

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Whenever we jump-start our mornings with a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh figs, sesame seeds or chocolate, we feel more energetic and ready to take on the day. But did you know this breakfast super food also boasts beauty benefits?

Colloidal oatmeal, a natural product produced from finely ground oat grains that are boiled to produce an extract, is full of vitamins, minerals and lipids that add moisture to benefit the condition of one’s skin. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Susan Stuart told said, “Oatmeal contains both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and as such is ideal for sensitive skin and to treat a variety of skin disorders (i.e sunburns, eczema and poison ivy).”

Here are five ways to reap the beauty benefits of oatmeal:

1. Bath Soak: For a truly relaxing bath, pour a cup of plain oatmeal into your tub as it fills up with warm water. Then add a few drops of lavender oil or a pinch of dried lavender. Soak in this aromatherapy solution for 15 to 30 minutes. The oatmeal will cleanse your skin and lock in moisture , while the lavender produces a calming, soothing scent.

2. Itchy Skin Remedy: According to the American Academy of Dermatology, “itchy, dry skin often has a high pH level, but oatmeal can help normalize your skin’s pH , which can relieve itchy, uncomfortable skin. Oatmeal baths also soften and moisturize your skin, which helps lock in moisture and protect skin from exterior irritants.

3. Face Wash: Oatmeal contains chemicals known as saponins that are characterized by their intense cleansing properties. Saponins are commonly added to shampoos and detergents for its emulsifying and foaming abilities that create a rich lather. It’s believed that this makes oatmeal ideal to use as a face mask, cleanser or soap for every skin type, especially sensitive skin. For a simple homemade recipe, mix whole oatmeal with warm water into a paste and add a teaspoon of honey. Rub the cleanser onto your skin in circular motions to cleanse face. The antibacterial action of honey will also help to relieve inflamed skin and alleviate dryness.

4. Exfoliator Treatment: If over-the-counter scrubs tend to leave your skin raw and red, try exfoliating with a do-it-yourself treatment with blended colloidal oatmeal, coconut oil, brown sugar and lukewarm water. You’ll get the same cleansing and buffering properties without all the unnecessary harshness. Plus, the coconut oil will give your skin a healthy-looking glow.

5. Dry Shampoo: Just as oatmeal works wonders at removing excess dirt and debris from the body, it can also help to reduce the appearance of dirty hair. Blondes can brush through a light dusting of finely ground oats throughout their strands to soak up excess oils. Your homemade oatmeal dry shampoo will also help to relieve an itchy scalp.

Do you already use oatmeal in your beauty routine? Share your secrets with us!

4 WAYS YOUR SENSE OF STYLE CAN TREND MORE THAN WHAT’S TRENDING

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Dressing has come a long way than wearing trendy stuffs or the popular brands. When you dress according to trend, then you are in fashion. And no matter how fashionable you are, when you turn up in public, you don’t leave a lasting impression with what you are wearing.  So if you want your style of dressing to be more than what is trending and common to everyone, these are the four clues you need.
1. Dressing is freedom: What society doesn’t want to see is a naked person, so sometimes you need to break the rules to come out of the ordinary everyday fashion. Besides, laws are made by people and can be changed as well by people.
2. No one is a judge: If you are turning up for an event or going out. The people you see are not judges to give a verdict on how you are looking. So clear your conscience of what people may say and rock your style in confidence. That’s the only way to be more trendy.
3.Take the risk: We live in a society and thereof whatever we do arouses people views. And since your style of dressing will not conform the everyday fashion, be prepared for any reactions you face from others. Not saying that the reactions are going to be negative, but for the want of trending than what’s trending, you must be a risk taker.
4. Consistency: Don’t be a loser who quits before the race is done. If you want trending with your style, you need to be persistent in creating that mark. Sometimes it’s works the eleventh time.
AUTHOR: TTDHOKU

12 TIMES PLUS SIZE MODEL, NAKITENDE ESTHER SERVED US SOME HOT LOOKS

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She is a plus size model who uses her platform to empower other plus size women to embrace and love themselves.
She is also strong and inspiring curvy fashion models to go for it.
Nakitende Esther just knows how to work a curvy body in great outfits. Adding to her beauty is her luxurious Afro hair which just works magic for her. Her poses are effortlessly elegant, it will just make you wonder which planet she’s from. In short, she is hot and we can’t help crushing on her!
Check out 12 times she served us with some very chic and hot looks below:

WHO ARE THE REAL “SLAY QUEENS” ?

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We are in an era where social media has made a lot of young women try to claim a certain position in the society by showing off with their lavish lifestyle.
These young women dress to look expensive depending on men or through other foul means.
With these young women on one side, on the other side, there are the TV personalities, actresses and female musicians who are also claiming the same title with these young women on social media.
The title being a “slay queen” has been become a battle. But let’s us now identify the real slay queens.

By the definition of slay queen according to the definition in the urban dictionary, it’s states as “young and naive girls who apparently do not date broke men. They spend hours on snap chat and Instagram showing off things they don’t even own.” or “Girls who do not have a wealthy background but appear as if they do. They use malicious acts to attain cash, drink expensive alcohol, procure expensive cellphones. But back at home she’s a chicken chaser”.

So per the definition, can you now tell who a slay queen is?
And how then should those who slay hard but don’t fit the definition be called?
Leave your answer in the comment box.

AUTHOR: TTDHOKU

4 REASONS WHY A BREAK IN RELATIONSHIP IS NECESSARY FOR YOU AND YOUR BOO

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Much as being in a relationship is the sweetest thing that can happen to us, still not all relationship that has a beautiful beginning end up that way. A break in a relationship is such a sad but necessary realization. There are so many factors that contribute to this and in other relationships there come times where partners want to end it all without any concrete stand to call it a quit, this is when partners spend less time together than before, but sometimes a  break in a relationship is essential to bring it back on a solid ground. These are five reasons why it’s so:

1.Time for reflections: 
When you have a break in your relationship, it grants you the time to cast your memory to when you went out with your friends and enjoyed some time with your family. When you read books or listen to music to unwind when you didn’t have to worry whether you partner called or not, and all the things you did when you weren’t in a relationship.

2. Weigh between before/after the relationship:
This is when you compare if it’s actually worthwhile to continue in the relationship or not. You’ll look at the times when you were not with anybody but yourself and your focus was to be happy and satisfied in life and when you were in the relationship, your thoughts were not only about yourself but also about your partner’s happiness.

3. Pick out the odds:
This is when you’re able to plan how you want to be treated in the relationship. What you could have done right and you never did. Find your strength and weakness in the relationship and figure out how you and your partner would have to continue the relationship as loving as it was from the onset.

4. Make new resolutions:
When there is a break, it doesn’t mean its over yet, it’s just a time for you to recap on your relationship and see where it will lead to, if you are to continue and also make changes if possible.

AUTHOR: TTDHOKU

5 INCREDIBLE NATURAL TIPS TO START THE JOURNEY TO A FLAWLESS SKIN

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Don’t have time for intensive skin care? You can still pamper yourself by acing the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay natural aging and prevent various skin problems. Get started with these five basic tips. 

1. Protect yourself from the sun
One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer. For the most complete sun protection:
Use sunscreen: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours — or more often if you’re swimming or perspiring.
Seek shade: Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, when the sun’s rays are strongest.

2. Don’t smoke
Smoking makes your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow and makes skin paler. This also depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health.
Smoking also damages collagen and elastin — the fibers that give your skin strength and elasticity. In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking — such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke — can contribute to wrinkles. If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit. Ask your doctor for tips or treatments to help you stop smoking.

3. Treat your skin gently
Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin. To keep it gentle:
Limit bath time. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm rather than hot water.
Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers.
Shave carefully. To protect and lubricate your skin, apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving. For the closest shave, use a clean, sharp razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows, not against it.
Endeavor to always pat dry. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin.
Moisturize dry skin. If your skin is dry, use a moisturizer that fits your skin type. For daily use, consider a moisturizer that contains SPF.

4. Eat a healthy diet
A healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. The association between diet and acne isn’t clear  but some research suggests that a diet rich in fish oil or fish oil supplements and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates might promote younger looking skin. Drinking plenty of water helps keep your skin hydrated.

5. Managing stress
Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. To encourage healthy skin and a healthy state of mind — take steps to manage your stress. Get enough sleep, set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results might be more dramatic than you expect.
Always remember to take care of your skin!

AUTHOR: Princess Ladi

CREATIVITY AT ITS PEAK IN AFRICAN FASHION? 

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Creativity as defined by oxford is the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness. The art of turning new, original and imaginative ideas into reality.

Creativity in Africa is characterized by the ability to perceive our continent, Africa in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity has given birth to two processes: thinking, then producing.

Creativity is the backbone being Africa fashion, because it comes with people daring to mix prints, colours, taking style risk and bringing “out of the box ideas” into existence and now it’s become a way of life to many African relatives.

The role of creativity can never be overemphasized in Africa’s fashion and in Africa as a whole.
Creativity is found everywhere but mainly from inspiration, as an artist inspiration can be gotten from almost everything. Stay woke!

AUTHOR: Princess Ladi

BRITISH ACTRESS MICHAELA COEL AND GHANAIAN MODEL NANA KWASI WIAFE STUN IN AN ENCHANTING SENSUAL EDITORIAL

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When two captivating souls meet they subdue each other as seen in the stunning sensual photo shoot which features Top model and stylist Nana Kwasi Wiafe and Michaela Coel, British award winning actress, screenwriter and creator of Netflix series ‘Chewing Gum’ as they display a powerful sense of emotion and passion in these photos, with great style, class and edginess.
Michaela Coel was dressed in a white cozy one piece suit while Nana Kwasi Wiafe was dressed down in a casual white pant and an unbuttoned white dress shirt. His look was completed with a gold colored bead-like necklace worn to the perfect level of softness all chosen by stylist @thouartkwasi.
Their comfort and ease are evident in every beautiful shot.
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Models : Nana Kwasi Wiafe & Michaela Coel
Photography: Lightningpathways
Styled by : @thouartkwasi
Production/direction: Nana Kwasi Wiafe

IS MODELING REALLY A FORM OF AN ART?

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In today’s society, modelling has become a catalyst, as it now encourages change in the fashion system and industry.
Models are the face behind the brand. The women who walk the runway have the power to inspire editors, buyers, and fashion lovers to covet a particular piece.

Throughout history, they have defined and defied typical beauty standards, set new precedents, and popularized trends. In today’s world, the model has a greater voice and presence than ever. As street style icon, role model, and activist, she has the power to challenge conventions and connect to social media audiences on a massive scale.

Much as fashion modelling involves using models to show off a particular type of fashion and art, Models are also meant to be more artistic since they represent the art work(modeling). It should show in their expressions, communications, looks, skills. A model should be creative and express herself through certain skills like painting, music (playing the guitar, piano, pan pipes etc), drawing and sketching, just to name a few and these become unique skills found in models.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE MODELS WHO CHANGED FASHION INDUSTRY:

Imam
Dovima
Twiggy
Cindy Crawford
Carla bruni
Kate Moss
Ajak Deng
Alek Wek
Naomi Campbell, just to name a few.

 AUTHOR: Princess Ladi

5 TIMELESS FASHIONABLE PIECES YOU SHOULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT

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TIMELESS PIECES are classic fashion accessories that never go out of style. Unlike the temporary trends which are in vogue today and tomorrow are not, this timeless pieces are pieces that would always be in style year from now. Tell you what? It’s best to buy timeless pieces, It’s worth the money, It’s all about switching things up in the aspect of your styling.
That’s a goal worth striving for: having clothing that your grandchildren could wear fifty years from now without looking out of place.

I always urge ladies and anyone into fashion to focus on pieces that are both classic and timeless.
You wouldn’t want to wear outfits today, that would be outdated tomorrow would you?. So why not keep your look timeless and classic, both for your sake and your budget’s.

SOME TIMELESS PIECES EVERY LADY WITH A TIMELESS STYLE SHOULD HAVE

PEARLS
Pearls are classic and timeless fashion accessories that never go out of style. This fashion accessory gives you an authentic classic look. Pearls are a timeless accessory fit for any occasion. Rock some pearls, today!

DENIMS
The word Denim is an Americanization of the French name “serge de Nimes” a fabric which originated in Nimes, France during the Middle Ages in 1864.
Denims are the fabric used in making jeans. Denim fabrics are both durable and comfortable.Denims play a big role in the contemporary fashion today. It’s interchangeable and creates a statement always!

FURS
Fashion designers appreciate the beauty of fur pieces but also their timeless essence, lasting quality and growing versatility as a stylish garment that can be worn all through the seasons. Today’s contemporary fur garments are not only designed to ward off the cold but are made in lighter weights so they also act as amazing layering pieces.
A good quality fur is durable and timeless. Fur is a wonderful option to show off your high-end, luxurious and classy style. Furs can be used to design anything ranging from bags, attires, shoes. Get you a fur today!

HATS
Looking for a piece that never goes out style? Then get yourself a beautiful and chic hat. Hats instantly sets you apart – Wearing a hat such as a fedora is rare these days, especially when worn properly and with confidence. When worn with style it can be a distinguishing feature that helps cement your place in a casual acquaintance’s memory bank. In the words of the great Las Vegas designer Nudie Cohen “Better to be looked over than overlooked.”

POINTED SHOE
Every woman’s fav! This set of shoes gives every lady that sophisticated and classy look.
It’s a basic shoe type every lady should have in her wardrobe. They get their name from the shape of the front view; it’s kinda like the tip of an arrow. The amazing bit about the pointed shoe is the fact that it can be worn with just about anything. In addition, it adds class to any outfit, it makes you look taller, leaner, sophisticated and more graceful.

One tip for you guys? Avoid temporary trends and fluctuations of fashion!

AUTHOR: Princess Ladi

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