Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast: 2015

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Tuesday, December 29, 2015 / 6 Comments

Flaws and All

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Merry Christmas in arrears and Happy New Year in advance...Long time no see right?</div>
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Feels like it's been aeons since I last put up an outfit post; I've been pretty chit-chatty about all sorts of stuff...don't worry, I haven't forgotten that this is supposed to primarily be a Fashion Blog. But things change right? Anyways, here's an outfit post. </div>
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<i>Wrap Crop Top: Ejiro Amos Tafiri // A-Line Skirt (Coast) and Shoes (New Look): via Debra's Grace // Purse and Earrings: Balogun Market</i></div>
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Allow me digress for some minutes.</div>
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Looking through these pictures, my first thought was, you need to delete these pictures Belinda, they're so horrible. All I could see were my flaws...my flat head, bent toes, big nose, chubby cheeks and underbite (which is why I don't like smiling much with teeth in my pictures). Like, everything just looked 10 times worse. </div>
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But this year, I consciously tried to accept all my flaws and even put them on the table first, so people don't think they can throw them in the middle of a conversation and use them to bring me down. So, I accepted the flaws in the pictures and decided to post them up anyway because the point was to show you guys how possible it is to show a little skin while looking girly and decent at the same time. I have accepted that no one will be like me and I cannot be like anyone else...I won't waste my time trying to be who I can't, instead I'll live my life to the fullest that I possibly can, in the skin I have.   </div>
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<b>P.P.S:</b> I've found that a lot of people don't know my name. I realised that when I meet people outside, they always go "You're DOFE". Lol. I don't have a problem with that at all, I just didn't know I had somehow never mentioned my name on here...or I just assumed everyone knew. </div>
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My name is Belinda.</div>
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Hi Guys! Merry Christmas in arrears and Happy New Year in advance...Long time no see right? Feels like it's been aeons since I ...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / 14 Comments

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Because my thoughts can be so random, because it's the season of sharing, and majorly because I stumbled upon the inspiration for this post (which might become a regular) from Kendel's blog <a href="http://littlemisadventures.com/2015/12/01/obsessions-november-2015/" target="_blank">Little Misadventures</a> I thought I'd share these randoms with you.<br />
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<b>Currently Reading:</b> Hannibal by Thomas Harris...I've always been fascinated by Hannibal Lecter's character from back in the '90s when my dad had the movies...and when I saw the book, I knew it would make a great read. It was also adapted into a TV Show and I spent more than 50% of my vacation time this year watching that...Mads Mikkelsen does what I thought only Anthony Hopkins could do...and all I can say is goodness gracious!! P.S: If you have no idea who Hannibal Lecter is, google! He was afterall only like the #1 villian/most dangerous serial killer  of all time!!!</div>
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<b>Currently listening to:</b> Selena Gomez's "Good for you" ft. A$AP Rocky, can I say that this song is a tune and a half? There's something mesmerizing about it...or was there some autotune in the mix? I have no idea, all I know is this new Selena is my drug.</div>
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<b>Currently watching (TV Show):</b> Jessica Jones, Blindspot and Quantico. If you know me, you know I don't joke with my TV Shows. And since Scandal, HTGAWM and Suits are out, I started scouting for new addictions to get into.  If you don't already, you need to start watching these 3, they're sooooo good. P.S.S: How is it that I've never shared my must watch shows with you guys, seeing as I spend usually all my free time watching them? :s</div>
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<b>Currently watching (Movie): </b>Or in this case watched. The last movie I saw was No Escape...Owen Wilson was the lead character and he played a role I'd never seen him in before now. It was a good movie and if you've seen Owen Wilson only in comedy, you should see this. <br />
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<b>Currently eating:</b> Haribo Tangfastics. HOW.HAVE.I.NEVER.TASTED.THESE??? Well, until last month. God bless you Anu for getting me into this, I always have a pack in my drawer at work now. They are so yummm!</div>
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<b>Currently drinking:</b> Bubble Tea...I need deliverance from that shiii.</div>
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<b>Currently craving:</b> Shake Shack Burger and Chilli Cheesy Curly Fries. And Root Beer. Or just BBQ & Cravings Bacon Crave Burger. Or a box of Garrett Caramel and Cheese Popcorn. Or just food. Gimme food please.<br />
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<b>Currently needing:</b> A weekend getaway...I just want to do nothing but sleep, eat, watch TV and repeat all day long. Away from everyone and with my phones off. Inagbe resort maybe? Lol...I wish!</div>
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<b>Currently:</b> Thanking God for everything. My scratched and dented car that has never packed me up on the streets of Lagos, my old but somehow new job and the long commute that now comes with it, my amazing friends and family. And food, thank God for all kinds of good food :D<br />
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Because my thoughts can be so random, because it's the season of sharing, and majorly because I stumbled upon the inspiration for this ...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / 6 Comments

The Nigerian Mentality...and Banking

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So, as you might already know, I work in a bank in Lagos, Nigeria. Sometimes, our customers complain about our services or lack of to my face, on social media or to each other and I have the privilege of hearing such conversations. If you're honest and sincere, you'll agree with me that more often than not, when you open your mouth to comment on your bank, you're saying something negative. And it's ok, I respect your feelings. I also know that banks are the easy targets for everybody's frustration in this country. I just would really like to ask a few questions which I hope that you honestly answer in your mind.</div>
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- You most likely employ the services of an Internet Solutions Provider in your home or office and you experience the erratic service they are legendary for. Knowing that these ISPs are also what majority of the banks use, why do you expect banks to never experience network downtime? I'm not trying to make excuses for them, but c'mon! Let's be a tad bit realistic okay? I worked with one of these ISPs in Abuja during my service (NYSC) year and we provided Internet services to 90% of the banks in Abuja at the time...I can easily tell you it is not always their fault. </div>
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- As a Nigerian and also a Lagosian, I can also easily tell you the biggest problem we have. All talk, no action. A typical Nigerian will complain and complain all day, but ask him what he has done to solve the problem and the answer is almost always nothing. We like pity parties and we are quick to throw them everywhere and every time, but move to ensure a solution is a problem. Stop complaining about the queues in the banking hall, the complaint boxes seat empty in the banking halls, next time use it! Pick the phones strategically placed in the banking halls and speak with someone or send an email to the complaints team. Stop moaning about the problem, cause a change darling.</div>
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- Did you know that when an ATM does not have cash in it, you can walk into the bank and speak with the Head of Operations? He/She will be extremely grateful for this and ensure the ATM is loaded with cash immediately, because sometimes they are genuinely unaware. This will also help reduce queues at the Machine.</div>
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- Did you also know 95% of the customers on the queue inside the bank are there to carry out basic transactions like check account balance, withdraw as little as N2,000. Are you aware that you can check your account balance, get your account statement, carry out transfers both foreign and domestic, confirm your cheques, create additional accounts, pretty much do anything on the internet banking platform? </div>
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- Do you know that we have Cash Deposit ATMs in a lot of the branches in Lagos or are you scared to use a machine that "swallows" your money and you cannot see where it goes? LOL. Please use these machines and help us decongest the banking halls. God bless you in advance.</div>
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- Are you aware that CBN's aim is to make the Nigerian economy a Cashless one? Stop withdrawing money to buy groceries. Your grocery store has a POS machine, pay for your purchases with your Bank Card. Everybody is online real time now, pay for that asoebi via internet banking. </div>
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- Do you know that you actually don't need to come into the bank, except to pick up your Bank Card, Chequebook or Token?</div>
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- Do you know that you have an account officer that manages your account and whose job is to make your banking experience seamless always?  I advise that you go to your bank and get this person's details (email and phone number), some banks allow you access to this information on your internet banking profile (well, my bank does...lol) and life will be so much easier for you.</div>
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The Nigerian Mentality...and Banking

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I got some Lip Pencils in Dragon Mall on my last trip to Dubai. The first time I visited Dragon Mall was in 2013 on my first trip there, my friend was getting married and wanted affordable hairpieces and earrings for her big day. The mall houses stores that sell mostly chinese items at ridiculously cheap prices. Yeah, I know when you read Chinese you were like, nah mehn...I'll pass. The amazing thing is, this place houses the most amazing deals you'll find in Dubai. I'm not talking cheap designer stuff, nope. I'm talking amazing Jewellery, shoes, makeup and clothes all at great prices.</div>
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Bringing me to the reason for this post. I got the Lip Pencils pictured below; the chubby sticks, for 10dhs each (about N570) while the slim ones were 5dhs each (1dhs is currently N57).</div>
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I love the texture of the pencils....they are very much like the Zaron Lip Pencils, smooth, consistent and not drying at all.</div>
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I have never seen them in Nigeria, but if you happen to visit Dubai, you can get them at the Dragon Mall or in the Gold Souk (my sister was there some weeks ago and got some...of course I took one from her :D ).</div>
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Hiya, I got some Lip Pencils in Dragon Mall on my last trip to Dubai. The first time I visited Dragon Mall was in 2013 on my first trip...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Wednesday, November 18, 2015 / 14 Comments

Blogs I Love - Fashion Bananas

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I read a lot of blogs, some consciously while some I find myself on by trolling. I find that I keep going back to some and they've made it to my "Blogs I Love" list...mostly because they have great content. I won't be doing a "Top Ten Nigerian/International Blogs I read" or anything like that, a lot of bloggers have done that and I find that they have sort of the same names. There's soooo much amazing content out there that isn't being read, maybe because these bloggers haven't mastered the art of photography or don't have the most amazing blog layout. I'll be sharing at least one with you each week and I hope you come to appreciate them as much as I now do.</div>
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The blog I'm loving today is Delmy's blog <a href="http://www.fashionbananas.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Bananas</a> and it's only apt that I start with it because it was literally the first fashion blog I started following. When I wanted to start fashion blogging and I had no idea if it was something I really wanted to/could do, I sent her an email with my questions/concerns and she was sweet enough to reply in detail.</div>
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In my mind, I'm Delmy's Nigerian sister...lol. I think I feel this way 'cause I've pretty much followed her blog from when she started till she met her Significant Other and had her baby, plus she has shared personal stuff with her readers, so I feel like I know her really well. She isn't much of a talker on her blog but I love her style...it's so chic and chill, and her personality too. And she's super super hot too :D</div>
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Blogs I Love - Fashion Bananas

Hey Hey! I read a lot of blogs, some consciously while some I find myself on by trolling. I find that I keep going back to some and the...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Thursday, November 12, 2015 / 16 Comments

28 Lessons at 28 (Part 2)

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15. Eating Amala for breakfast will knock you out till the next day. Don't do it.</div>
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16. Read more. Anything, just read. It'll improve your vocabulary and english; both written and spoken.</div>
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17. Meeting new people isn't so bad. Any chance you get to do so, jump at it.<br />
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18. The people you meet in #17 will be greatest assets...treat them well. You know how they say it's a small world, you will end up meeting up somewhere and needing someone's help...don't wish you had treated them better when that time comes.<br />
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19. Stand up for yourself. Don't be a pushover. People will mistake your calmness and quiet demeanour for stupidity and try to take advantage. Show them you're no wallflower.<br />
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20. It's probably not ok to correct every grammatical error you see or hear. Especially hear. Because one day you'll correct your boss and you better hope for your sake and the continuity of your job that he/she pretends not to hear you.<br />
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21. Be spontaneous. Like, maybe once a month. Adopt the 3 second rule...whatever comes to your mind to do/say in response to a question/thought/whatever, do that. Don't "compose yourself" and act respectably instead.<br />
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22. Stay true to you. Don't pretend to be "posh-er" than you are. For instance, if someone asks for your favourite food, tell them the truth...you love Beans & Plantain or Amala and Ewedu and not sushi.<br />
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23. It's ok to cry. Your problems won't disappear after you dry the last tear, but you'll feel a lot better for letting out the sadness/anger/hurt.<br />
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24. Managing 2 instagram accounts is hard. Keeping your "blog life" separate from your personal life is probably even harder. At some point, they'll both collide and you'll wonder why you tried to keep them apart in the first place.<br />
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25. I have learnt to trust my instincts. That nigga (usually) ain't never lied. That little nudging at the back of your mind that keeps whispering that there's something off about someone or something shady about that deal you're about to make, listen to it. It has saved me countless times. And you know what they say about a woman's intuition.<br />
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26. It's ok to wear a fab outfit again the next day...like, the exact same everything, if nobody actually saw it when you wore it that day. We can't be letting good outfits waste and such.<br />
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27. Everyone has advice to give you. You need to lose weight, you'll look better if you do...stop being too churchy so you can find bae (haha, I believe we've dealt with that guy abi?), wear makeup more often, wear heels more often, go out more often...blah, blah, blah. Listen to them, it will make them feel important, like they're improving your life by running their mouths. But go ahead and do whatever it is you want to do anyway, after all it is your life not their's.<br />
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28. Before you make any decision (in terms of your finances, relationship, education, best route to the island, buying a new phone), pray. I only did this for the big things until I was reminded recently by Mike Murdoch about including the small things too. Now I apply this to the seemingly stupid ones.<br />
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I normally leave my house at 8am on Sundays. After saying my prayers last Sunday, I left at 8:15am and I was grumbling so much that my sisters were making me run late. At some point on my route to church, I passed by an accident that had just happened like 10mins before I got there...a bus and a bike rider collided and the driver died instantly. I can't exactly say it might have been me, but I really thanked God that I was a bit late.<br />
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So that's it....I enjoyed this challenge. Nothing is impossible oh, I did it!<br />
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What's the biggest lesson you've learnt that isn't already here? Please share with me.<br />
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28 Lessons at 28 (Part 2)

Hey Hey, Let's jump right into the remaining lessons... 15. Eating Amala for breakfast will knock you out till the next day...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Wednesday, November 11, 2015 / 11 Comments

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Caramel

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My friend and fellow food and makeup junkie, Lamide, bought me the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade caramel and I intend to use it to highlight...it's been on my wish list for a long time and it's my first ever NARS product. I still have the Taj Mahal Blush, Sheer Glow/Luminous Foundation, Dragon Girl Lipstick and Audacious Lipstick in Dominique on that list, but with time I'll probably get them checked off the list :)</div>
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Anyways, NARS has such awesome packaging....just my type. The black matte top makes the concealer look expensive and the glass body isn't the cheap kind. The doe-foot applicator is just perfect, I can control the amount of product I use. </div>
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In terms of consistency, it really is creamy, but I haven't used it on my face so I can't tell if it is as radiant as it claims to be.</div>
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Everything else works for me though and I can't wait to try it out. Anyone else tried this? Please let me know your thoughts.</div>
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NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Caramel

Hi guys, My friend and fellow food and makeup junkie, Lamide, bought me the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade caramel and I in...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Monday, November 09, 2015 / 20 Comments

28 Lessons at 28

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My birthday came up over the weekend and the idea for this post came to my mind because, well, everyone does it. I thought, no way can I come up with 28 lessons. So this started out as me challenging myself, then I figured I might just as well post it up.<br />
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1. It's ok to make mistakes. They may sometimes be the most painful, but they are definitely the fastest of all the ways to learn. And you know what they say about experience as a teacher.</div>
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2. What people think about you should never affect or determine what you think about yourself. They have every right to think what they like, but remember Jer 29:11 reminds us that God's thoughts towards us are of good and not evil. So, don't mind what anyone else thinks.</div>
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3. Always carry vex money. Never depend on another human being. Well, except that person is your family, husband or bff, then it might be ok :)</div>
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4. You should never ever ever in your lifetime cook and eat indomie the way it is is. (Not all lessons are deep please). Ever. Add some cameroun pepper, onions, yellow pepper (you can tell I don't joke with my pepper), diced meat and top it off with one boiled egg and you're good to go.</div>
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5. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Like, see how I had condemned couscous in my mind, then I tried it and fell in love. I'm all about the food references, but this applies to pretty much everything. Well, except murder. Please, don't kill anyone. Thanks.</div>
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6. God will never ever ever ever ever ever fail. Can I throw in more evers there? Like, ever. In the awesome and through the most trying times, he has remained the only constant thing in my life. He keeps showing up for me and I'm trying to get as close to him as I can.</div>
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7. Don't trust anyone with your charger. Not even your sisters or co-workers. They will take it and it will be swallowed up in the sea of all other chargers. If, like me, you never bothered to make a "mark on it" (crying hot tears) or write your name on it, then it will be gone forever.</div>
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8. Don't depend on anyone to make you happy. Take care of yourself by yourself, treat yourself to expensive lunches and spa dates. Splurge on that thing you've been wanting probably on your birthday. People generally stay looking out for themselves...but if you have friends that are all round sweethearts and are dependable, appreciate them.</div>
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9. Never make the mistake of assuming you know someone's thoughts or plans if they haven't voiced them to you. Don't assume for anyone. If you're in doubt, ask. Seek clarification when you are not sure. You think you're in a relationship just because you're doing things people in relationships do. Haha! Sister, I pity you.</div>
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10. If you want something, ask for it. You'll either get a yes or a no (which really won't kill you anyway), and life goes on.</div>
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11. When you are served a plate of small chops, save the chicken for last. Then you get to savour the juiciness within. Or maybe eat it first, you know how some people always show up to eat that last thing you've been saving. Clearly, I haven't learnt the lesson behind this one. Sigh.</div>
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12. Don't leave your bag outside a classroom with your phone in it and go for an exam. They will most likely steal your phone before you're done and you'll end up sitting on the floor and crying like your husband died. Lol. True story.</div>
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13. It's ok to wear makeup at least once a week. Sometimes, beat that face and remind them you can slay when you want to.</div>
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14. Even if you wear makeup once a week, it's ok to buy as much makeup as you like. Well, a reasonable amount of makeup every other month. (Or week? Haha) When they ask (and be sure they will), simply tell them you're a collector of beautiful things.</div>
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If you made it this far, congratulations. Thank God I haven't completely killed you with boredom. You deserve a gold medal. Lol.</div>
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The remaining 14 lessons coming up in the next post.</div>
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28 Lessons at 28

Lol, this post is so....cliche right? My birthday came up over the weekend and the idea for this post came to my mind because, well...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Tuesday, November 03, 2015 / 17 Comments

Love me, Love me

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I wore this to church on Sunday...but I didn't have my camera with me, so my iPhone saved the day. Apologies for the poor quality.</div>
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<i>Blazer: Zara // Skirt: ASOS // Shoes: New Look</i> </div>
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Love me, Love me

Heyyyy, I wore this to church on Sunday...but I didn't have my camera with me, so my iPhone saved the day. Apologies for the poor q...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Monday, October 26, 2015 / 21 Comments

The Most Embarrassing Story Ever

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Remember me saying I had a lot of non-blogging related stuff to share with you in my last post but I was too busy? Ok, scratch that. That's the mentality that has led me blindly down the rabbit hole of procrastination for so long and today I'm escaping from it.</div>
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So I want to share a story with you guys for 3 reasons; One, I try to keep my personal life private, but I find myself wanting to know more about the bloggers I follow...not because I'm nosey (maybe I am), but on some level, I feel like I know them after seeing so many pictures and reading what they write. I always wonder what they do when they aren't blogging and so I thought I'd share some more personal stuff with you guys. Two, I've made a ton of mistakes and learnt so many things in 27 years...if someone else is saved the embarrassment of making these same mistakes through hearing my experiences, then I'm fine. Three, it's a really entertaining story and I've come to enjoy telling it...lol.</div>
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So, many years ago, I was in a relationship with this guy. He took me out for lunch one weekend...we dropped my sister off at Silverbird and then we went to Prime Chinese in VI. It was my first real date...they brought the food with the sticks and I didn't know how to use them, so I kept staring at the food. I froze because I was sure I would embarrass myself and I would look stupid for not knowing how to use the chopsticks, so I just kept staring. Thinking about it now, I have no idea why looking stupid worried me, maybe because to me then he was the perfect "cool kid". I just didn't know how to be myself around him. Anyways, he got upset and asked that the waiter pack the food up and we left. By this time, it was raining heavily and VI was flooded to my knee. The car was so quiet for like 20 minutes, neither of us spoke. Then he found a place to park and started shouting at me. I started to explain, but his voice just kept climbing and I was starting to get worried. I didn't say another word and when he got tired of talking, he started the car again. Then he continued shouting. At this point, I just wanted to go home. He picked me from my house so I assumed we would pick my sister up from the movies and he'd take us back home. Because, this girl couldn't afford to take a taxi home. </div>
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Anyways, by the time we got close to Sbird, you could literally hear him screaming at me from outside the car. The next thing I heard was "get out of my car". Remember, it has raining cats and dogs, it was so flooded that water was beginning to get into the car and as if that wasn't bad enough, I was wearing light wash jeans. Kai. I'm like, are you kidding? Get out to where? But he kept screaming and I had to do as he asked. The recharge card vendors and security men in front of the Sbird started begging him on my behalf "Oga, no vex. Abeg forgive Aunty no matter wetin she do. Abeg no disgrace am like dis". He just kept shouting. While I was trying to pack my stuff up, he threw N2,000 at me for a Taxi. At this point, I literally wanted the ground to open up and swallow me...but I got down and threw the money back at him. Pride. A hell of a thing, considering I didn't even have N100 at the time. But I knew I would rather walk to the mainland than take his money.</div>
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Fortunately, one of the people watching the whole thing was a friend of my sister's. She quickly put some money in my hands and asked me to go home. I went in to get my sister but guess who was there again? The same guy. Like, he actually parked his car and followed me in and continued shouting. I walked out on him and asked him to not call me ever.</div>
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Fast forward to about a month after, we were back together. Girls, we never learn sha. Was what I did normal or right? Nope. Did I deserve the way I was treated? I don't think so. Dude had a bad temper and this wasn't the first time it had shown itself. My friends had mentioned it to me on some occasions and I constantly walked on eggshells around him so as not to offend him...I couldn't handle that side of him. That day, if we weren't in a public place, I think he might have hit me. But yet I still went back to him.</div>
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I don't believe that a guy just hits his wife out of the blues in a marriage. She saw the signs, she just chose to ignore them because everybody else is in a relationship and is getting married, she can't be left out. </div>
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The learning points; Stop taking crap, you deserve better. People generally show you who they are, believe their actions and stop making excuses for their behaviour. When you go out with a guy, ALWAYS carry enough money with you for your food and to take you home. Better to not need the money than to need it and not have it. Be proud because you're beautiful, you work too hard to be tossed around and you deserve the very best.</div>
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Hope you were at least entertained by this :D</div>
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The Most Embarrassing Story Ever

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I have been swamped with so much these days, I've barely had time to catch my breath. But the Lord remains my strength. I have so much non-blogging related stuff to share with you, but I'll leave it for another day when I'm less busy.</div>
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I have a thing for monotone outfits; they can be slimming especially if they're in dark/muted tones and they allow you focus on the outfit instead...structure, colour, fit and all, instead of distracting prints, colours or other elements. The thing with monotone is, pilling it off might be a bit hard, as you have to make sure the shades work well together...it's usually a tall order finding the same shades of one colour except they're like co-ords, but when you do find shades that blend, the outfit just flows.</div>
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T-Shirt: Mango N3,000 // Jeans & Shoes: Topshop 200 Dirhams or so, can't really remember // Bag: M&S<br />
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Have an amazing week guys!<br />
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Cheers.<br />
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Hiiiii! Super excited, can you tell? Lol. I have been swamped with so much these days, I've barely had time to catch my breath....

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Wednesday, October 14, 2015 / 6 Comments

Traveling to Dubai? Here's what you need to know

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I've been to Dubai every year since 2013 (and yes, I'm already planning another trip for next year) and I think I've learnt a couple of things/tips to save money, have fun and generally make the best of my stay there. Or at least, that's what Liv of <a href="http://www.fashstyleliv.com/" target="_blank">Fash Style Liv</a> thinks, and that made her ask me to share with her. She actually suggested that I share same with you guys and I thought why not? I'm sorry it never crossed my mind, I didn't think anyone would find the information useful...but I'll do for that one person that finds something helpful in this. </div>
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P.S: Some of these tips apply to any other country you might want to visit.</div>
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So, if you're going to Dubai, I'd advise:</div>
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1. <b>That you go in January if you can:</b> First off, I know that if you work in an organization like mine, taking your annual vacation in January is an unspoken taboo. The reasoning behind this is, you haven't even worked in the new year to deserve any time off to rest or relax. </div>
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But if you work in an organization that doesn't care too much about things of that sort (or maybe you work for yourself and can be flexible), then January is an amazing time to go to Dubai because of the annual Shopping Festival that holds that time of the year. It's literally sales in every store during this period...a shopaholic's heaven.</div>
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2. <b>Tickets:</b> <a href="http://www.wakanow.com/" target="_blank">Wakanow</a> is a good option to buy tickets...however, I'd advise that you view the prices in Naira though, it's cheaper than viewing in dollars. Also, if you can pick a date and stick to it early enough, I would advise you to buy your tickets in advance...it's ALWAYS cheaper, you get to save as much as N50,000 to N75,000. On my last trip, I got my ticket at the last minute, like 3/4 days before so it was a lot more expensive at N181,000. My friend bought his at the same time, same airline, but his departure date was one month away and he paid N160,000. Imagine if you buy yours at least 2 months earlier? Alternatively, you can buy directly from the airline's website...then, you don't get to pay the extra that the travel agents would normally put on top of the regular prices.</div>
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3. <b>Hotels:</b> I've always stayed at Avenue Hotel in Deira. It's comfortable and clean and it's worked for me...it's like 5 buildings away from the metro station and it's close to the Gold Souk and a 5 minute walk from Popeye's, Haagen Dazs, Baskin Robbins, McDonalds...you get my point. I'm sort of a creature of habit, and that's a bad thing but next time, I'm definitely staying somewhere else just so I can try out something new. There are other slightly more pricey with great standards like Double tree by Hilton, Holiday Inn, Four Points by Sheraton. I usually make direct reservations with the hotel but this last time I went through <a href="http://booking.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">booking.com</a> because I thought I got a good deal...N67,000 for 7 nights. Turned out, it was less taxes...so I ended up paying N98,000 at the hotel. Boo! I'd say, please don't use <a href="http://booking.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">booking.com</a> , instead contact the hotel directly. You can use Trip Advisor to get a feel of the kind of hotel you'd be interested in, then contact them directly.</div>
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4. <b>Transportation: </b>I got a metro card on my first trip, now I use it whenever I go because it's a lot cheaper than Taxis. For instance, a trip to and fro the Dubai Mall from my hotel cost me about 70-100 dirhams depending on the traffic situation...but via metro, not more than 10 dirhams. At first, I thought 100 a day wasn't that bad, but I'd find myself making several trips and spending over 200 dirhams a day...then I knew I had to get a card. If you don't need to buy a card because you might never use it after your trip, you can always just buy tickets at the station. They cost just a teeny bit more than if you'd used the metro card, but they're still quite cheap too.</div>
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5.<b> Tourist Attractions: </b>There are so many and I mentioned a few in this post <a href="http://www.diaryofafashionenthusiast.com/2014/11/dofe-goes-to-uae.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. On my first trip, I was told I'd see people at the airport who will give me free tickets to the Burj Khalifa (At the top) Tour, Desert Safari and sometimes Wild Wadi. All I had to do was listen in on a seminar and at the end I'd get the free tickets. I never saw anyone at the airport, but I know 2 people who got free tickets. If you're not lucky in that regard, like me, you can check out <a href="http://www.groupon.ae/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.groupon.ae</a>, you'll get deals on the Safari (normally 120 dirhams but on Groupon, as low as 50 dirhams), At the Top Burj Khalifa, Dubai City Tour, Parasailing...etc. </div>
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You MUST do the Desert Safari, Water Park (Wild Wadi or Aquaventure), see the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and get on the Formula One Ride...both in Abu Dhabi and Swim with the Dolphins (This one is expensive at about 500 dirhams I think, so if you can get a deal on groupon, it'll make sense).</div>
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Cheers,<br />
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Traveling to Dubai? Here's what you need to know

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I wore this to run a couple of errands yesterday and then to church for the Premiere of the movie, Captive. It was good till the point I left, 'cause I was feeling so cold and sleepy and mans had to prep for work yannah? By the way, Thank God it's friday right?</div>
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Denim skirts have been on my "to buy" list for a while now, so when I saw this...plus the little distressed detail, I knew I had to have it. But when I almost bought 2 more denim skirts that same week, I had to calm myself down. There's a very thin line between love and obsession, I tell you.</div>
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Anyways, can you tell that this skirt will quickly become one of my favourite pieces of clothing? Well, if you can't, I'm telling you now. So just like my ice-cream purse, get ready to see a LOT more of it. Don't say I didn't warn you :)</div>
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<i>Shirt: Zara // Skirt and Shoes: New Look // Bag: Marks & Spencer  </i></div>
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Hi Guys! I wore this to run a couple of errands yesterday and then to church for the Premiere of the movie, Captive. It was good till t...

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The struggle for a Post Title is so real. Like, I had no idea what to title this post...nothing creative was coming to my mind and I really wanted to just post this but I always want to get the title right before I start the body of the post. Does this happen to any other blogger? Sigh. I guess today is just one of those uninspired days.</div>
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This morning, my sister wanted me to go check possible spots for her pre-wedding photos and I reached for the easiest outfit in my wardrobe at the moment. Ok, second easiest. Maybe 3rd. You get sha. I saw this wall at one of the places we went to and I thought, nice background for a post. We took a few pictures and left before it turned into a full blown shoot :D </div>
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<i>Dress & Kimono: H&M // Shoes: Converse</i></div>
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