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Photo By: Peace Dickson

Would you Rock these Nigeria Shaped                           Handbags?

Nigerian accessories label, Hesey Designs, recently released a range of handbags titled the Independence Piece. The bags are inspired by the shape of Nigeria and are dedicated to its 53rd Independence day.

The designs showcase a variety of different colours in ankara fabrics and have been created with the spirit of unity and love for Nigeria.

So, let’s hear it. Would you rock this Nigeria shaped handbag?

http://www.heseydesigns.com/

From BN

Vlisco Tableau Vivant: The Lookbook

 Vlisco’s collection “Tableau Vivant” 

The lookbook is traditionally distributed to tailors to help inspire their creations and designs. Enjoy.

Bellezzafaces Makeover

“But even though she was beautiful & attractive, there was something else about her that caught his eye. She was intelligent, he could sense that right away, and confident, too, as if she were able to move through life on her own terms. To him, these were the things that really mattered. Without them, beauty was nothing.” 

                       My Black Is Beautiful 

My black is not the old, the new or the present black
My black is the only black
My black is unified and confident
It is strength, it is wisdom and it is courage
My black is glowing, it shines like a beacon in the night
My black is beauty that is deeper than physical, stronger than mental
My black is one body, one people, but unique identities
My black is tall, short, thick or thin
My black is embracing the differences in our oneness
My black is living soulfully, naturally and beautifully…
My black is beautiful!

Where The Hell Have All The Good Women                             Gone? Man To Man

Gentlemen, once you’ve graduated from college and are well into your 20s, I encourage you to hit the singles scene and try to find a woman your age who can cook, manage her personal finances and has both the know-how and motivation to properly maintain a household. You’ll have better luck (and probably more fun) searching for nickels on a busy interstate. Now, before any female readers shout “misogynist,” think for a moment — the standard I'm imposing is no more sexist than the one being mourned by Hymowitz. Women, for all of their successes and achievements in the last 40 years, still want a man who’s ambitious, driven and capable of taking charge of his life and his relationships, because that’s what women have looked for in a man since the dawn of time. Well, guess what? What we look for in a woman hasn’t changed a whole lot either. We want someone who can support us emotionally, be a mother to our children and can keep the cave tidy while we’re out hunting woolly mammoths. Spending my free time drinking and playing Wii isn’t going to make me president any sooner than being chained to a desk 80 hours a week is going to allow you the necessary time to help our kids learn how to read.

            Six Years, No Ring! Now What?

Hi Dr Sherry,

I have been with my boyfriend six years, and we’ve lived together for four of them. I have never pressured him about marriage, and we have talked about it happening, but I'm starting to give up hope. While I feel content with our relationship, I'm becoming insecure about why he hasn't asked me yet. I know it's just a piece of paper, but I'd like to have the commitment before we have kids. On another note, he is the first man I've been with that has a very low sex drive—we go for weeks without having sex. As a professional, I’m asking, is this a red flag?

Sincerely, Denial

Dear Ms Denial,

There are several "red flags" in this relationship. His low sex drive may or may not be a red flag. Have him have a physical exam to see if there is a medical basis for his this. The largest red flag I see is the fact that you are willing to settle within this relationship. Why are you doing this? If you want to be married and have children, why are you still with this guy if he doesn’t want the same? Six years is a long time to date someone without a commitment.

You definitely know if you want to or are willing to marry someone after being with them for that long. I hate to say it, but homeboy is playing games. He also knows you are not going to " pressure" him about marriage. You should not have to pressure him. If the two of you were already on the same page with your goals, values, and the future, you would already be married. The fact that he has not asked you to marry him is truly a big red flag.

Many women settle and try to convince themselves that marriage is only "a piece of paper.” If it’s only a piece of paper, why are there so many marriages each year? That piece of paper represents much more than an "I do.” It is a legal commitment that indicates you both are willing to back up your words with an emotional commitment. Without that, you are just playing house while living together. As the old saying goes: Why should he buy the cow when he is getting the milk for free? As long as you are willing to live in denial, you will convince yourself of anything. It is time to have an honest conversation with your boyfriend. Be honest about your needs and desires. If he can't meet them, move on with your life. You deserve to have a man that honors you as his wife. You will never be his wife or anyone else's if you continue to settle for the title of only girlfriend and play house. – Dr. Sherry

Makeover By Beautycook

Why Hire a Professional Makeup Artist?

Professional makeup artists are trained for all types of makeup including photography, video, film, and theatrical.  Each type requires a different type of skill & application.

On your wedding day, your style of makeup should go with the style and theme of the wedding.  Professional makeup artists will be able to help you determine what style suits you and then tailor it to the theme of your wedding.  One of the essential pieces to any look is to have clean lines on your lips and eye liner.  Another essential element to any look is that trained makeup artists pride themselves in completely blending makeup.  When makeup is completely blended it gives your face a completely natural untouched look.  Having your makeup completely blended keeps you from having those 80′s racing stripes on your cheekbones.  In addition, makeup professionals use balanced color choices meaning the lips, cheeks, and eyes all flow together.  Also, professional makeup artists always keep their makeup kits stocked with high end product lines.  Having top quality makeup ensures long lasting coverage to keep you looking your absolute best on your wedding day even when the weather is not cooperating.

Ola Ere Photography 

Its really interesting when i see people from different background wearing the African/Nigeria traditional clothing...the ladies are beautiful and they killed it

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