OOTD: ALL BLACK OUTFIT

Hello I hope everybody is doing great and i hope your Sunday is going well. So today I decided to go to church after a really long time... I know I know its sad but praying at home does count right? Anyway the weather we have been having lately has not been the best its been rainy and cold :( I wish it was the perfect weather which to me is in between cold and hot (warm) and not too hot because the African heat is too much at times.
This is the outfit I wore today to church. Forgive the lack of smiling and if I looked pissed off to you I actually wasn't :D

My outfit

The scarf : Egyptian fair at KICC for Ksh 1200 ($13.71)

The sweater: Toi market Ksh 100 ($1.14)

The black top: Toi market Ksh 250 ($2.86)

The soft jeans: Toi market Ksh 700 ($8.00)

The floral print canvas: Jumia Ksh 999 ($11.41)

Cross body bag: Gifted

This is how I would normally pair up my floral print canvas.

Till next time

xoxo

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Hey hope you are all doing well. As for me I have been stressed with exams which have finally ended  :) words cannot express my happiness at this moment. You all know how stressful exam week is. As you have already guessed this is not a fashion nor a beauty post but it is to inform all those that read my blog that you can finally subscribe to my blogs :D yaayyy!!! So please subscribe to my blogs and help me grow my viewers and subscribers by sharing my posts. To subscribe if you are on a mobile device, at the bottom of the page click view web version then you will see it on your left. You know without you guys I would not people who read my blog so thank you to all those people who read my blog, words cannot describe how thankful I am. This will also enable me to have giveaways for my subscribers which is coming up very soon so for you to stand a chance of winning amazing gifts please subscribe.

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DRESSING YOUR BODY TYPE

It is very important as a woman to really understand your body. Once you understand your body then you will know exactly what type of clothes suite your body type. When a woman does not understand her body shape she will tend to dress in a manner that does not flatter her body. One thing I have come to realize is that not every fashion trend will suite every body type. Some African women do not know how to dress their body type and this can get very unpleasant to the eye.

Rectangle — slender/slight body frame, similar width for bust, hips and waist. If you have this body type, you can "pinch" your waist and exaggerate curves to avoid looking lanky or boyish. Go for ruffles and frills to add texture and volume (and femininity) to your figure. Steer clear of baggy jeans and track clothes if you don't want to look boyish.

Pear — wider hips and bottom, narrow bust. If you have this body shape all you need to do is to draw attention to the torso and away from the hips and thighs. 

Strawberry — wider bust, top-heavy, narrower hips and waist. If have this body type you have to make sure that you wear clothes that would enhance the right curves and not bring out the flaws in your body as well. 

Apple — rounded tummy and bigger bust, slim hips. If you have this body type, you probably want to emphasize your tight legs and butt, draw attention away from your waist and shoulders/arms (wear long sleeves), and draw attention to your bust and neck (e.g. v-necks).

Hourglass — wider bust and hips, narrower waist. If you have this body type all you have to do is to accentuate this particular figure. If you are one of these lucky few, all you really need is to dress smartly and look for clothes that silhouette your figure rather than hide it.

If you still don't know your body shape click on the link below to calculate it 
http://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html

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REVIEW: MAYBELLINE EXPERT WEAR TRIO EYESHADOW

So I recently purchased the maybelline newyork eyeshadow in irish green. I have only used it once but I compleyely love how it feels on my eyelids. The eyeshadow itself is silky smooth and easy to apply. Most of the eyeshadows I have used were quite powdery and the particles would sometimes drop on my eyelashes during the application process which I did not like. The maybelline eyeshadow completely stays on your eyelids without any particles getting on your eyelashes.

This is how it looks on the skin.

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REVIEW: SLEEK TRUE COLOR LIPSTICK

So I recently purchased the sleek true color lipstick and it is called Heartbreaker. I have never really been a lipstick person and being black did not help the situation. I felt like everyone would stare at me and probably gossip like "she thinks she is so hot trying to pull a nikki minaj" or something like but I eventually realized its not about what other people think rather its about what makes me feel good. But for a while was under the impression that black people could not and should not wear bright colored lipsticks as it did not suite their skin tone. Something within me changed when I saw this particular lipstick and I suddenly got the urge to buy it. I was truly amazed by how much i loved it. So I am here to say that Black girls can wear bright colored lipsticks.
The lipstick comes in a matte form and is very easy to apply and it is also very pigmented. I would recommend this lipstick to anybody of any color.
I got the lipstick online from Jumia at about Ksh 800 ($9.13). I know it may be expensive but I guarantee you will not regret it.
This particular lipstick promises that it will be non drying, will keep your lips soft and supple and contains vitamin E which will help to hydrate and protect the lips from free radicals that cause premature ageing.

This is how the lipstick looks on me

This is how the lipstick looks like

The lipstick.

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xoxo

BEAUTY TIPS

These days everyone wants to look younger and have that youthful glow,though most people are going about it the wrong way. Nowadays people are obsessed with products which will reduce the signs of aging particularly on the face but unfortunately these expensive products do not work as well as they claim.
Here are some tips that can help you with looking young and radiant:

#1 DO NOT USE HOT WATER TO WASH YOUR FACE AND BODY
The hot water usually dries out your skin and with prolonged use ages you faster as well. I am in no way telling you to bath/ shower with extremely cold water what you should do is wash your face with cold water then wash your body with lukewarm water. You can not just deal with your face only, your body is part of the package as well so you would also not want your body to age faster than your face.

#2 USING ROSE WATER ON YOUR FACE
Rose water has been proven to deeply clean your pores and prevent acne. It can also be used as make up remover. The best time to use rose water on your face is at night during your night time routine. The rose water should be used after washing your face with soap. Prolonged usage of the rose water makes your skin really smooth. The good thing about it is that it is known to be a powerful mood enhancer. The other great thing is that it comes cheap and is not at all bank breaking.

This is the rose water I use.

 This rose water only cost me Ksh 60 ($ 0.68). Basically this was the only brand I found in the store but it has turned out to be really good.

#3 AVOID EXCESSIVE MAKEUP

Excessive make up totally ages you so much and make you look a lot older than you probably are. I suggest if you are gonna put make up avoid putting a lot of foundation as this tends to clog up your pores plus it also makes your face look artificial. Make up was invented to enhance beauty and not to make you look like a clown. You don't need layers and layers of foundation as this also causes you to break out.

#4 USE RAW AFRICAN SHEA BUTTER

Do not use those lotions that tell you that it contains Shea butter because you are not going to get the full benefits of it. 100% Raw Shea butter does not have a sweet fragrance it kind of smells like cocoa. The benefits of 100% raw Shea butter are:

• Helps clear stretch marks
• Helps clear blemishes and black spots
• Moisturizes and softens the skin
• A natural anti-aging agent
• Helps the skin glow naturally 
• Rejuvenates the skin

It is also good for hair (all types of hair). Do not use those lotions that claim to have Shea butter as they are mixed with many other chemicals and will not give you the full benefits.

This is the Shea butter I use.

The best 100% raw Shea butter come from Ghana. I bought this at about Ksh 900 ($ 10.23). This specific tin lasts a really long time. 

#5 DO NOT USE HARSH SOAPS ON YOUR FACE

Using harsh soaps on your face will dry it out a lot and you will not see any improvements. So try and buy really gentle soaps.

These tips really work as my mother who is in her mid 40's does not have a single wrinkle on her and she is the one who introduced me to these tips. Thank you mum I love you.

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xoxo

AFRICAN PRINT

Follow my blog with Bloglovin I recently went crazy and bought a whole bunch of African printed material which i am excited about :D Each of the material/fabric is 6 yards long.
In the fashion industry at the moment the African printed material/fabric is creating a storm and even some celebrities such as Beyonce and her sister Solange have been spotted  rocking this new trend. The African print fabric is known for its vibrant colors and its uniqueness which will always make you stand out from the crowd.

These are some of the fabric I purchased.

These materials/fabrics are from the western part of Africa. In Kenya we have our own fabric/material called leso or khanga which is extremely colorful and come in pairs and have beautiful sayings in swahili. The sayings on the leso are quite unique in that finding another two pairs lesos with the same saying on them and finding two of the same print is quite difficult if not impossible.

This is the leso fabric. The meaning of the saying is Take heart God is able.

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xoxo



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INTRODUCTION

My name is Melanie Achieng'. I live in a country called Kenya which is on the eastern part of Africa. I began to love fashion when I had just began my freshman year at the university, most Africans if not all hated school uniforms as they were mostly "fugly"; came in such outrageous colors and did nothing to flatter curves. I remember being in Primary school and having to wear a pleated skirt and a white shirt. This did nothing for my curves as I was not a size zero I was more on the curvier side and pleats on a curvy woman makes them look bulkier so of course I hated it as any other normal teenage girl going through puberty would.This blog is going to be about dressing and really understanding your body type as a woman among other exciting things 
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