THE PLUS SIZE GIRL'S GUIDE TO WEARING DRESSES

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To my curvy girl out there reading this post,convinced that you are bound by certain style guideline or limited to certain dress styles just because you are over a size 14? Get ready to change your mind.

Dressing for your shape takes patience and a lot of trying on clothes. Most people think they are limited when it comes to dressing for your body type but that’s simply just not true. Identifying and understanding your shape is about knowing what works for the largest and smallest parts of your body. Think of shape identification as a guideline to your best looks. Check out our post on how to know your body shape. The aim of this post is to help you enhance your curves. Below are just a few tips on how to look curvilicious and not grumpy.

Know your body shape.  In my own opinion, the very first step in dressing the big, bold and beautiful is to know your body shape. Check out our post on How to know your body shape. If you’re a rectangular shape, you may want to create shape with your clothes. If you have an hourglass figure, then you want to show this off. Pear shapes might want to stick to separates and choose clothes that balance out their silhouette. 

Ensure proper fit. I know how tempting it is to hide your body in layers and oversize clothes or to squash your body into undersized clothing but these will only make you look bigger! The key to a flattering garment comes down to fit irrespective of your size. Don’t be afraid to wear fitted or figure hugging outfits, as these can often emphasize your figure.  

Pick the right material. Avoid flimsy fabrics, which will highlight any bumps. Instead, pick materials with substance and structure; not only will they provide support, but that extra thickness will ensure your undies won’t attempt to take a sneak peek in the public of igwe mmadu

Wear the right under wears. Your bra is especially important. It has to fit to keep your bust up and eliminate unevenness in your silhouette that will only distract the eye. Making sure you’re wearing the right underwear can make all the difference in showing off your clothes. It’s all about getting the right foundations. If you use the proper bras and underwear your clothes will sit better, and you’ll feel much more comfortable and confident.

Use prints and details carefully to make the eye go up and down. Prints and patterns has been a source of confusion. Some say that plus size ladies should go for larger patterns and avoid small prints and vice versa. I personally think that any pattern can be worn as long it is worn in a way that will work for your figure. Vertical details however are your best friends.  

Flaunt your asset. Have you got a favorite part of your body that you want to show off? It may be your toned legs, slim waist or curves; simply flaunt it. Make the most of colour by wearing it on the areas that you want to emphasize.  


 

CELEBRITIES WITH INTRIGUING WARDROBES

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Brace yourself  for today's post as these A-list closets are about to put your jealousy limit to test. Beautiful architecture, massive space and lots of shoes fill the closets of every of these celebs. Check out the pictures of these celebrity closets for you viewing pleasure. What you do next, no be cause am ooo. Lol
 Well..... just to keep your jealousy a bit leashed, I will only show one wardrobe section per celeb.

JAMIE KING

 

ASHLEY TISDALE

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

MARIAH CAREY

JESSICA ALBA

RACHAEL ZOE

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS

  

LISA VANDERPUMP

GIULIANA RANCIC

EVA LONGORIA

......................................to be continued mbok. I don tire

HOW TO GROW BACK YOUR EDGES

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Talking about growing back your edges. You are probably one of those with rat chopped hair as I like to call it. Lolzzz. Receding hairline or Traction alopecia as oyibo people call it is a situation whereby you have very thin or no hairline close to your forehead due to excessive pulling(traction).

Some causes of Traction alopecia include:

• Very tight ponytails
• Tight braids, weaving, dreadlocks or extension (single) braids, 
• Weavon or wigs attached with glue
• Barrettes that hold the hair tightly and are worn in the same position every day
• Tight hairpieces
• Tight headgear like cycling helmets that are worn frequently or for long stretches of time and tend to rub or pull repeatedly on the same area of hair
• Repeated use of hair rollers
• Repeated pulling of the hair with the hands (this is an emotional condition called trichotillomania)

There's more to this condition than hair simply breaking off. Instead, the constant tension in the affected area either pulls out the hairs' roots completely, or causes the follicles to become damaged. If this problem is not addressed, a point will come where the follicles no longer produce hair at all i.e permanent baldness

 Here are few tips to grow your edges back

Give your head a break

Weaves can be your best friend or your worst enemy if you don’t learn to take breaks. A sew-in is a beautiful style, but rocking sew-ins all year round can strain your hairline causing missing edges. Stop fixing weave or braids or dreadlocks. Just give your hair some breathing space in preparation for the task ahead.  Covering up the thin edges may worsen the thinning, so forget the embarrassment and concentrate on getting back your edges rather than hiding the problem. You are not the first person with this problem and unfortunately you will not be the last

Massage your scalp
Scalp massages stimulate the skin and encourage the blood vessels to increase blood flow and boost circulation to the scalp and hair follicles. This increased circulation brings more nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles and may aid in hair growth. Which oils to use is less important than the actual act of massaging, and this can be done without oil, as the purpose is to encourage circulation.

Use hair treatments and oil
Rubbing the edges with oil or oil mixture treatments can also aid in re-growing hair in those areas. These treatments will reduce the damage on your edges by repairing the follicles and encourage hair growth. Natural treatment containing some of the following: Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Rosemary, Biotin, Ginseng, Moringa, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemongrass are also good treatments. Treatments with vitamin E which helps to replenish the skin."

Replace your pillow slip with satin

Start sleeping on a satin pillowcase instead of a cotton one because the cotton pillowcase will absorb the natural oils and moisture right out of your hair. The friction between your hair and cotton pillowcase can lead to breakage. Your edges need those oils and moisture when they are thinning, so pamper them with the right bed time treatments.

Wash your hair frequently

All those heaps upon heaps of chemicals, oils, treatments and hair products all build-up on your hair so washing it regularly will keep your hair clean. Consider washing your hair once a week or every other week with a sulphate free shampoo and flee any products that contain sodium lauryl sulphate. Make sure you deep condition as well.

 

GINA RODRIGUEZ LENDS FAN HER RED CARPET GOWN FOR PROM

Hello Sweet Sweet!! Have you ever dreamed of having your favourite celeb passing one of those beautiful red carpet dresses down to you? Like seriously, the very same dress she wore for them big events. Well...... It was s dream come true for Jessica Casanova from Buffalo New York as she managed to secure herself the best prom dress ever after convincing Gina Rodriguez to lend her an actual red carpet gown that she’d worn to The Golden Globes. And that on social media. The wonders of social media I dare say. See the tweets below

@HereIsGina so would love to wear your golden globes dress to prom 😩

— Jessica Casanova (@TheJessica_C) January 28, 2016

Where do you live? I only own my first globes dress the one from last year...maybe we can make this happen 💃🏽 https://t.co/m16qdYETgF

— Gina Rodriguez (@HereIsGina) January 28, 2016

@HereIsGina are you talking about this one? The one you slayed in? pic.twitter.com/cgX7NBZXs4

— Jessica Casanova (@TheJessica_C) January 28, 2016

@HereIsGina it would be an honor to wear it, its beautiful 💕

— Jessica Casanova (@TheJessica_C) January 28, 2016

@HereIsGina Do you have any room in your house for this? This is my thank you to you for everything 😁 pic.twitter.com/y3jiuVs7uL

— Jessica Casanova (@TheJessica_C) March 17, 2016

@HereIsGina of course it is the most beautiful dress i have ever seen i so love it and yes i will send you millions of pictures 🤗🤗

— Jessica Casanova (@TheJessica_C) March 21, 2016

HAPPY EASTER

DOES RED CARPET MEAN NAKEDNESS?????

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I am not sure if am the only one that has wondered about the nudity and survival of the barest so to say on the red carpet. Does the word red carpet mean dressing to show it all? Can't a dress be well covered, decent and still stylish or sexy. I went on a hunt again to look at what some of our celebs have one on the red carpet to fish for covered dresses still hitting the best dressed list. Below are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.






 





                       

DEALS AND PROMOS: MOPRNING FRESH KITCHEN MAKEOVER

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Ok, I entered an arguement with afriend of mine that visited over morning fresh and another liquid soap which she claims is really good. That inspired me to do this post about the "kitchen makeover promo by morning fresh"

 

In the campaign, tagged: ‘Morning Fresh Kitchen Makeover,’ customers are rewarded with various gifts ranging from microwave ovens, gas cookers to airtime and a complete kitchen makeover comprising kitchen furniture, appliances and equipment.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Buy any 2 bottles of Morning Fresh promo pack
•  Scratch off silver panel and send info 
• Name (space) email (space) location (space) code (space) to 30383 
• Every 2 codes you send gives you an instant reward and guarantee of 500 promo           points 
• 500 points and above = Regional Draw 
• More Codes = More Chances of Winning

HOW TO WIN

1. Buy any two bottles of Morning Fresh promo pack

2. Scratch off the silver panel in the front to reveal alphanumeric code

3. Send info in this format (Name (space) email (space) Location (space) code (space) code to 30383 

4. Every 2 codes you send gives you instant reward and a guarantee of 500 promo points

5. 500 points and above qualify you for regional draws 

6. Top 50 points accumulators qualify for the kitchen makeover mega draw

7. The more codes you send the more your chances of winning.

‪#‎MorningFreshKMO‬

- See more at: http://www.promonigeria.co/2016/03/morning-fresh-kitchen-makeover.html#sthash.fV3yWU98.dpuf

 For more info, click here

HOW TO WIN

1. Buy any two bottles of Morning Fresh promo pack

2. Scratch off the silver panel in the front to reveal alphanumeric code

3. Send info in this format (Name (space) email (space) Location (space) code (space) code to 30383 

4. Every 2 codes you send gives you instant reward and a guarantee of 500 promo points

5. 500 points and above qualify you for regional draws 

6. Top 50 points accumulators qualify for the kitchen makeover mega draw

7. The more codes you send the more your chances of winning.

‪#‎MorningFreshKMO‬

- See more at: http://www.promonigeria.co/2016/03/morning-fresh-kitchen-makeover.html#sthash.fV3yWU98.dpuf

HOW TO WIN

1. Buy any two bottles of Morning Fresh promo pack

2. Scratch off the silver panel in the front to reveal alphanumeric code

3. Send info in this format (Name (space) email (space) Location (space) code (space) code to 30383 

4. Every 2 codes you send gives you instant reward and a guarantee of 500 promo points

5. 500 points and above qualify you for regional draws 

6. Top 50 points accumulators qualify for the kitchen makeover mega draw

7. The more codes you send the more your chances of winning.

‪#‎MorningFreshKMO‬

- See more at: http://www.promonigeria.co/2016/03/morning-fresh-kitchen-makeover.html#sthash.fV3yWU98.dpuf

HOW TO WIN

1. Buy any two bottles of Morning Fresh promo pack

2. Scratch off the silver panel in the front to reveal alphanumeric code

3. Send info in this format (Name (space) email (space) Location (space) code (space) code to 30383 

4. Every 2 codes you send gives you instant reward and a guarantee of 500 promo points

5. 500 points and above qualify you for regional draws 

6. Top 50 points accumulators qualify for the kitchen makeover mega draw

7. The more codes you send the more your chances of winning.

‪#‎MorningFreshKMO‬

- See more at: http://www.promonigeria.co/2016/03/morning-fresh-kitchen-makeover.html#sthash.fV3yWU98.dpuf

HOW TO WIN

1. Buy any two bottles of Morning Fresh promo pack

2. Scratch off the silver panel in the front to reveal alphanumeric code

3. Send info in this format (Name (space) email (space) Location (space) code (space) code to 30383 

4. Every 2 codes you send gives you instant reward and a guarantee of 500 promo points

5. 500 points and above qualify you for regional draws 

6. Top 50 points accumulators qualify for the kitchen makeover mega draw

7. The more codes you send the more your chances of winning.

‪#‎MorningFreshKMO‬

- See more at: http://www.promonigeria.co/2016/03/morning-fresh-kitchen-makeover.html#sthash.fV3yWU98.dpuf

CELEBRITY NO MAKE UP DAY OUT

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Some days just come with very crazy thoughts. So I was wondering...........beyond the special make ups and make overs, the studio finishes, the red carpet glam and the rest of them, what do these celebs really look like. Like seriously????? With no make up. I mean real bare faced. So i went on a hunt and who wants to know what my bait caught??? Who can you recognize and who cant you? Drop the names of the celebs on the comment section



               
 
 
 









 





 
 








Ok ladies!!!!! I will pause here for today. Enjoy

RED CARPET STYLES FROM URU EKE'S "REMEMBER ME" MOVIE PREMIER

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Our Nollywood actress Uru Eke has turned producer with the release of her first film “Remember Me” through her Chime For Art Foundation. As usual we brought you some red carpet pictures for your viewing pleasure

 

                   

 

                  

  

  

                   

THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WALKING IN HEELS

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I have often heard comments about my high heel shoes like; “Babe this heel long ooo or how do you even walk on those or I wish I could walk on heels”. I am not saying am perfect or something when it comes to heels. Can’t remember taking any training on how to walk on heels sha. But if you are one of those that love heels just like me but unfortunately, can’t walk in them, then here are a few tips on how to walk gracefully in heels.

                                    

Train yourself

If you’ve never worn heels on a regular basis, a pair of 6″ stilettos probably isn’t the best place to start. Instead, go for something mid-height, and, once you’re used to walking in those, start to gradually work your way up. The thinner the heel, the harder it’ll be to balance on it, so when you’re still getting used to walking in high heels, choose thicker, block heels for stability. Also consider starting with platforms as they make the heels feel lower than it actually is

                                 

Walk heel to toe

Put your heel down first, followed by your toe which transfers impact to the leg instead of the ball of the foot. This will also make your walk look more natural. High heels don’t just make you walk taller, they also force you to walk differently.

Take small steps

Wearing heels makes your stride shorter than normal, so you’ll have to take an increased number of small steps to go the same distance. You might be tempted to rush to cover up right? But nah nah that na serious disaster.  Like it or not, you can’t really stride or run in heels (well, you can, and once you know how to walk in high heels, running in them won’t seem like a big deal, but you’re probably going to want to wait until you’ve mastered the “walking” bit first!),

Lean slightly back

You may find you want to walk faster than your heels will allow, and end up craning your neck forward to compensate. This ends up looking strange, so allow yourself to lean just the slightest bit back when walking in heels, as this will counteract your inclination to lean forward. 

Walk in straight line

When you want to draw a straight line, you’ll get better results if you look at your end point as you draw, rather than looking at your pencil as it moves. Visualise a straight line going toward your end point, rather than looking down at your heels as you walk. 

Make sure your shoes fit

If your shoes are ill fitting, it makes the difficult task of walking naturally in heels almost impossible. If your heels are too big, use shoe pads for a better fit. Fit is particularly important with heels, because if you’re struggling just to keep them on your feet (or wincing in pain every time your foot hits the ground), you’ll find it practically impossible to walk in them.

 

 Relax

A lot of women have a tendency to hold themselves very stiffly when they’re learning how to walk in high heels. Try to relax: not only will it look more natural, it’ll also be more comfortable, and make you less likely to hurt yourself.

Avoid very smooth soles

One of the biggest issues people have when learning how to walk in high heels is slippage: a lot of high heeled shoes have soles which are completely smooth, and don’t offer any grip at all, and that makes them even harder to walk in than would otherwise be the case. We know all about friction right????