Yearly Archives: 2018

My Natural Hair Update

October 8, 2018 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , 49 Comments

I have been rocking my natural hair for some years now and I am loving it. It took some time to fully transition from my chemical damaged hair to my natural hair now. I didn’t go down the big chop route  and that is partly why it took forever to transition. But I am happy with how my hair is currently looking. There was some hair breakage earlier in the year, thanks to a crotchet braids hairstyle I had on that wasn’t right for my hair. But it is slowly growing back to how it was prior to that and I am hoping to see a significant hair growth before the end of the year. I have so many hairstyles I need to try. I just need my hair to grow some more.

My greatest hair muse is my beautiful daughter. Her hair is hair goals for me. She was born with amazing hair and I have found it very easy to nurture and maintain for her. Her hair reminds me of how my hair was when I was her age. It was natural, soft, long and chemical free. Her hair is one of the reasons why I decided to be free from all hair chemicals and damaging hair weaves. I have never seen any hair so beautiful. This photo does not do her hair justice.

 

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If I could go back in time, I would take better care of my hair. But since I can’t, I have to ensure I right my hair wrongs. So far, it has been a journey I would never forget. It just confirms the saying that whatever you nurture grows and stays healthy.

My hair routine is very simple. I don’t do much with it or to it. I usually have my hair in cornrows and I wear wigs. Sometimes I have my hair braided in big weaves or crotchet braids, which I have now stopped doing because crotchet braids damaged my hair. I think the big fat needles used put too much pressure on the hair. So although it is a quick way to have your hair done, it is not the best for my hair type. For now, I am sticking to simple corn rows style. They suit me and mine. And that is what I have on at the moment.

 

 

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When it comes to hair products, I use a couple of Cantu products. I also use SheaMoisture products. And you can click on the links to read my reviews on the hair products.

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Mens Footwear Wishlist

October 5, 2018 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , 22 Comments

I love fashion. Always have and always will. If I had an unlimited budget, I would be shopping every week. There are many amazing pieces and accessories I would want in my life right now. And there are so many cool fashion items I would love to gift my family and friends while I am at it. M loves shoes. He doesn’t get to shop as frequently because he leaves most of the shopping to me. Which is fine because that is what I do best. M is very into shoes at the moment, which has got me looking at mens footwear. And that is why you are reading this Mens Footwear Wishlist post.

Here are some of the items we have been looking at in the last few weeks.

 

Emporio Armani Driver Shoes Brown £155

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I am so in love with this Emporio Armani Driver Shoes and so is M. The Toffee Brown shade is a beauty and I love the slip on driver style. Emporio Armani makes the most amazing shoes. I wore a pair of Armani sneakers in my last outfit post and they are loved by me and many others. So I can see why this beauty caught our eye instantly. Plus they are dead wo

The design is eye catching with the signature Giorgio Armani Eagle logo lazer cut out across the brown suede tongue and the signature Emporio Armani logo is embossed on the outstep of the ankle. If you are after a new pair of shoes for your man, then you should seriously consider grabbing this stylish pair of Emporio Armani Driver Shoes from Mainline Menswear.

 

Dobell Black Leather Oxford Shoes £49.99

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This Dobell Black Leather Oxford Shoes is so sharp. I love the smart look. The shoes are made from great quality leather and they look so good paired with a suit. M has a pair and loves wearing them so much. They are great office shoes for sure. M has a few items from Dobell already so I knew this was going to be a quality pair of shoes before seeing them. If you are after fabulous black formal shoes, then you need to get this pair.

 

Kurt Geiger London Donnie Trainers £99

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Kurt Geiger is another favourite brand of mine. We have a couple of Kurt Geiger here and we are forever adding to our collection. I love the design of this Kurt Geiger London Donnie Flat Lace Up Sneakers. They come in different colours but this navy blue is my favourite shade. These shoes would look so stylish with a pair of jeans and t-shirt. I love it so much.

 

Simply Sartorial Simply Black 6 Pair Gift Box £69

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A good pair of socks is very Important when it comes to mens footwear. Which is where this stylish box of luxury socks comes in. This London Sock Company luxury 6 pair sock gift for men is a beauty. I adore the packaging. It is so sleek and elegant. This box would be perfect as a gift. These luxury men’s cotton socks look so good. They come in the traditional style, with just a dash of colour, which I think is so pretty. I like the fact that they are finely knitted using luxury Scottish Lisle Cotton blend.

If you are after an elegant box of luxury socks to gift the special man in your life, then you need to check out London Sock Company for this stunning box and many other options.

 

What do you think of these mens shoes and socks? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a lovely weekend.

 

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The Kiddies Review YELLIES

October 4, 2018 By in Kids Section, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 22 Comments

October is here and that means Halloween is around the corner. And the kiddies are having fun yelling with YELLIES! My twins love playing with toys especially when they are new and shiny. So they were super excited when these new toys dropped on our doorstep the other day.

 

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YELLIES is a cute colourful spider pet that responds to your voice. They are are sound-activated and respond to talking, yelling, clapping, singing, and even music. Great toys for loud toddlers like mine!

 

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The kiddies got Klutzers – the green and orange spider, as well as Toofy Spooder – the purple spider. And they have been very busy with them. My boy has taken to Klutzers as one of his favourite colours if green, while my girl is loving Toofy Spooder as her favourite is purple. They enjoy watching the eyes of their spider pets light up. They also find how they move and respond to voices very fascinating. It is so much fun to watch them play with their new YELLIES. 

I found it very easy to get the YELLIES out of the pack. Some toys manufacturers make toys so difficult to unwrap with all the many fastenings but these were dead easy. I also love the fact that these spider pet toys came with 3 x 1.5V A76 alkaline batteries included already.

 

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These toys are great gift ideas for children 5 years and over. They would make ideal gifts for Christmas, birthdays and even as a Halloween treat! They are 12 different YELLIES to pick from, with 5 currently available, so you can browse through Hasbro website for the right one. Each spider pet has a unique personality so discover your favourite. You could also collect them all for £12.99 each. They are available at SMYTHS Toys, Amazon, and other stores.

 

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Verdict

YELLIES is now a hit in our house. And I can see us collecting some more of them. The kids love playing with them so much. They are now the new favourite toys in their toy collection. What do you think of YELLIES? Sound off in the comments section below.

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