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How To Treat Yourself | The Treat Yourself Series

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Taking Stock : One

Time to go back to the less serious, more fun blogging days. I spotted Stephanie's taking stock post(check out her blog Here) and since the response to my TMI Tag post (here) was massive, I'm in!

Hi lovelies,

Its Friday!!

Time to let you into my world, grab a cuppa and enjoy.

Making : An astonishing progress in everything, school and health-wise. Progress is good, right?

Drinking: the creamiest cup of Hot chocolate. Yes, it's past midnight. I know.

Listening : to Tatiana Menaios' Like You, on repeat. It's an awfully beautiful song, very relaxing (Search Dami O. On soundcloud and keep up with my favorite songs).

Eating: A lot of fruits lately. I had a fruit salad for dinner and I'm proud of myself. I literally am following my June resolutions.

Reading: Nothing yet. I absolutely forgot to download Kindle yesterday so I can hop on to Sarah Aluko's First Born. I'd do that today, definitely, you should too.

Thinking: Of all the meetings I scheduled for this weekend, I'm stressed thinking about them, already.

Wishing : For an all expense paid summer vacation to Greece, it's so beautiful there and it's well deserved. I need a break from all the chaos in my life.

Wanting: a paid summer internship program, preferably in the fashion area.

Smelling: Dew. It's almost 2am so that's absolutely normal.

Loving: My new phone and Manicure. Grey is absolutely not one of my favorite colors but on my nails? Super adorable. Coincidentally, my phone is grey too.

Praying: For world peace. It's super scary hearing about the lots killed in racist, terrorist attacks. I hope there's peace soon in all countries affected (even mine, Nigeria).

Laughing : on the phone with a friend. Yes, I have friends that call at weird hours.

Wearing: An oversized tee and its super comfy.

Feeling : very thankful for life, most especially. When I think about everything that goes on in the world, today, I'm most grateful.

Noticing: how my acne scars have been clearing up and how brighter my skin is , don't worry I'd let you in on my current skincare routine.

Subscribed : to an awful lot of YouTubers lately, mostly comedians. When I'm feeling down (and the internet is not down) I just click on a video and laugh the night away, literally.

Astonished: how much my instagram following has increased, still hoping its real. Most of them are also bloggers / influencers like myself.

That's it for my very first stock taking. If you enjoyed this post let me know in the comments. You know I always love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading.

Love always,

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The Ultimate Guide To A Skincare Routine

The ultimate guide to a skincare routine - no lime/lemon involved!

Skincare doesn't need to be too expensive or complicated to work the wonders they were born to perform, just a little bit of thoughtfulness works it's magic.

Grab a cuppa darling, this is totally worthwhile!

Hello lovelies!

Happy Friday!, How are you doing?

Alright, we all know everyone deserves a proper skincare routine in order to have a flawless and spotless complexion -don't we all?

I've been able to reduce my acne and hyper-pigmentation scars with these 6 easy steps, it works! - Get in here girls!

1. A Bad ass Makeup Remover

Now, I discovered face wipes weren't enough, when it comes to taking off makeup, a clean canvas (face) is key! I love damping my entire face or wherever make up has been with coconut oil (or almond oil) then proceeding with my wipes. It lifts everything easily and you know the many benefits of coconut oil for the skin. We all know how annoying left over under-eye makeup and mascara can be?, I loved the Neutrogena Oil free Eye Make up remover when i used it, sadly, i can't find it anywhere in Lagos.

2. A No nonsense Cleanser

Don't we all get tired of those 'Jack of all trades' cleansers, the ones that promises to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate ( some even claim to nourish).

All a girl needs, is a cleanser that lifts dirt off the face easily and after I studied my skin and clogging it with harmful cleansers (literally!) I knew I was extremely acne and breakout prone. The Garnier Micellar Water and a cotton pad works perfectly for my skin.

3. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate

I cannot stress how important exfoliating is, we all need to get rid of dead skin cells, asides that, Exfoliating helps in improving the skin's texture, appearance and clarity giving a brighter skin. I remember my first Facial Scrub, The Queen Helene Oatmeal and Honey Scrub ,it was soothing, very gentle and I literally could see a difference, every time I washed it off. Then, My current fave. The Aveeno Positively radiant Brightening scrub which I used along with the Vanity Planet Exfoliating Spin Brush (which I lost in transit), it worked amazingly for my skin. I can't wait till I re-purchase the Spin Brush ( You can Get it 70% off the brush HERE ).

4. Get Masked
We all know the benefits of a good facial mask. My favourite thing about face masks is how 'tight' it leaves the face afterwards. the right face masks work amazingly in pulling out toxins, unclogging pores and even helping in toning the skin.
If you want that deep cleansing face mask that is absolutely relaxing and gives you an inevitable glow, you should try a face mask, its even important to your general skin routine as it makes your moisturiser, lotion or serum absorbed faster. My fave kind of masks are the peel off mask, i absolutely can't wait to try the activated charcoal, everyone seems to be obsessed with ( If you have, do leave Me a comment on how it worked for you).

5.. You Got To Moisturise Baby!
I cannot explain how much important using a moisturiser is, asides preventing ashy knees and elbows (and feet!! My biggest pet peeves), It helps in hydrating the skin, after all these routine steps, the skin tends to feel dry, moisturisers helps to return the moisture lost.
it is also important to use a moisturiser that contains SPF 15+, to prevent sun damage to the skin. my favourite moisturiser to use is the Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion, I've been using this for almost 5years (Yes, I'm obsessed!) I can never get tired of the Cocoa Butter fragrance at all, its extremely good and your body literally smells of cocoa butter, ALL DAY!!

6. Eat Healthy
One of my new year resolutions was to workout and be awfully healthy this year, the workout part failed by the way, but i literally have noticed a lot of changes since i started eating right.
Here's the thing, i was eating to be fit, but over the first few months i noticed a lot of difference, including smooth and brighter skin. This year has probably been the year i ate the most fruits (in my entire life). I believe eating healthy helps a lot for the skin and the entire body.

What is your skin routine like And what products do you swear by? What do you think about the activated charcoal trend, have you tried it?
Let me know in the comments, you know i always love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading.
Have a wonderful Friday!
Love always,

Photo Credit: Missy Sue ( Check Her out blog Here)

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These Trends Are Going Viral!

You don't want to miss out on this season's hottest trends!

hello lovelies.

it has been a really 'chilled' day here that i was so scared it would rain ( thanks to my impromptu classes).

Anyhoo, Today, I finally went through my drafts and i discovered i hadn't posted this (Well, here we are).

2017 has been probably the most fashionable year and we're not even half way yet. I'm going to be talking about 7 of the most-blown trends and you'd also be able to shop from my favorites ( they are very affordable too).

grab a cuppa and let's dive in!

1. Off- shoulder Everything

From dresses to tops and even swimsuits, there's no reason not to show off your shoulders, honey. this trend, as risque as it sounds, is one of the very few trends that flatters every body type.

2. Nude Wedges

i actually think this trend came with a big bang.

Nude wedges are a must have to elevate your style profile with one of the most hottest shoe trend this year! turn it up a notch, these ultra flattering shoes goes with everything and its cool and PERFECT for summer!!

3. Tassel Earrings

think tassel, think fashionista! The tassel trend has been trending hard in the fashion world for ages and back! Its very sassy and screams appeal while it grazes your shoulders swinging back and forth. i think everyone should jump on this trend immediately.

4. Back Pack

get your urban sophistication on with this back-to-school basic. From bright, lovely-shaped, bold colors, printed to sleek leather pieces, the options are endless.

psst...fashion girls are loving it. what are you waiting for?

5. Bell Sleeve

Hailing a cab has never looked so ethereal. Thinking about this trend you're sure too have a flash back of the chic 70's style but, this is spring/summer hottest trend.

6. T-shirt Dress

this trend is not exactly a new trend, its been around for a while. It's for the ladies that Adore men fashion like myself and my sister, Victoria Beckham (a girl can dream). Searching for a way to look super stylish this summer without even 'trying'? May i suggest this trend? Go for it.

.7. High-Neck Swimsuits

Why is a swimsuit part of my list? Its almost summer. Before you jet off for your vacation, think about how stylish you'd look with these babies that are super flattering for all.

which of thse trends are your favorite and which do you own already?

Let me know in the comments, you know i always love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for reading.

love always,

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Why Treating Yourself Is Important

Hello lovelies!

Happy new month!

So, I haven't written in like forever (10 days actually), here's the thing, trying to get back to 'regular programming' after a while can be a little tricky, but guess who's back?! (it's rhetorical, don't worry).

Welcome to my first edition of the ' Treat Yourself ' Series, I'm so excited to share something that is really important to me and has helped me.

So, I concluded that it was time to love myself more. I was literally the ride-or-die friend, just generally being the rock star when it came to friendships.

Relationships had a big impact in this decision too. Imagine finally 'falling in love', becoming more 'lovable' and it's one-sided, you are left with a version of yourself you do not recognize, completely drained.

Sometimes, Treating yourself can sound like splurging on some new shoes or a weekend in Tahiti (my dream - literally!) but, this goes way past that. Self-love is extremely powerful and transforming, I mean, why not take that attention (love or whatever) and give it to yourself.

Your values, beliefs and those cute little imperfections will change over time all you have and are left with is the person you are right now.

Keeping that in mind sweethearts, here's why you need to give yourself the love you give to others (it worked for me!)

1. You get to keep that love Forever

Girl, imagine the love that literally never dies! Incredibly comforting and powerful, you don't need anyone's approval.

2. It's your Job to Love You

No body in this world would love and adore you like you will. When you cultivate this steady inflow of love to yourself, it takes pressure off your relationships.

3. You Cannot Love If You Don't have Love

You can't give what you don't have, or can you? Loving others without expecting anything in return says a lot about your self-love.

4. You'll love yourself no matter what

Having your back means, there's always mistakes made, but you'll be back feeling just as lovable as before.

You are your BFF.

5. Your Positive Energy Attracts the Right Crowd.

There's a certain positivity that comes with the confidence that self-love brings, this will attract people that will unconditionally treat you well (how cool is that?!). You confidently will choose the right fit and set up healthy boundaries.

PS: If you feel most alive in the company of others not in your own company, you'll need to check your self-love honey, it'll only make you feel validated for a short time, trust me.

I Hope This Helps you like it did, me. If you enjoyed reading this, please leave me a comment below, I love to hear from you.

Join me on the next edition of this series.

Thank you so much for reading.

Love Always,