Saturday, 21 May 2011
afro, barbie, barbie doll, black barbie, black barbies, black dolls - inspiring picture on Favim.com
afro, barbie, barbie doll, black barbie, black barbies, black dolls - inspiring picture on Favim.com
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Afrosplendia
Oooooh I've found some more scweet tricks up my wonder web sleeves ... Rachel Stewart is a american based Jewellery web company, fortunately for us they ship world wide! Shipping to the UK is $5.00 - using todays exchange rate thats just over £3.00 which is pretty competitive !
Rachel Stewart is a mother who started her jewelery business about 3 years ago after redundancy. Checkout her standout statement jewelry, they emit such positive vibes. See below my fav pieces....
Leaving the best till last . I heart these so much not just because they ooze strength, a wicked sense of the 1990's Queen Latifah vibe. This is an Adinkra symbol - originting from the Gold Coast, Ghana whooo my mother country. Adinkra are symbols that represent concepts or sayings. These symbols are used a lot in African cloth as logos, design and used in Sculture.
Dwennimmen (Ram's Horn) - symbol of humility together with strength
There are a phenomenal amount of adinkra symbols which date back to the mid 1920's, probably a lot earlier, it would literally take a book for me to write about ... so I won't speak much more on this .
This specific symbol resides in my childhood home which also has pride of place nice and neatly in my heart.
Rachel Stewart is a mother who started her jewelery business about 3 years ago after redundancy. Checkout her standout statement jewelry, they emit such positive vibes. See below my fav pieces....
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| Black & Yellow $30. 00 ( now I've got Wiv Kalif stuck in me head ) |
The Black & Yellow earrings are particularly my favourite as they represent the sun! It just makes me smile.
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| DUAFE Earrings available in Wood, Silver or Gold - $28.00 |
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| Gold Dwennimmen Adinkra $31.00 |
Leaving the best till last . I heart these so much not just because they ooze strength, a wicked sense of the 1990's Queen Latifah vibe. This is an Adinkra symbol - originting from the Gold Coast, Ghana whooo my mother country. Adinkra are symbols that represent concepts or sayings. These symbols are used a lot in African cloth as logos, design and used in Sculture.
Dwennimmen (Ram's Horn) - symbol of humility together with strength
There are a phenomenal amount of adinkra symbols which date back to the mid 1920's, probably a lot earlier, it would literally take a book for me to write about ... so I won't speak much more on this .
This specific symbol resides in my childhood home which also has pride of place nice and neatly in my heart.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
HEY OUT THERE...more make up must haves :)
I'm so enthralled !! Shout outs to those in India, Slovenia, Spain Germany and so many more countries who have been enjoying my natters and waffles from this side of the globe!
So the other day I was in my one of my fav department stores Selfridges looking for a new foundation. I have recently gone back to my staple Bobbi Brown... but I get ant's in my pants and I'm constantly looking out for next new brand sparkling thing ... That old saying 'If its not broke don't fix it' is a term i loosely stay by .... for this very reason... GIORGIO ARMANI makeup !!!!
I mean who knew !?! I sure as hell didn't ... (well ok i did kind of, but that's another story which i can't remember).
Giorgio Armani have a range of flawless foundations which go all the way up to my chocolate complexion. The AMAZING Thoa Tran - Senior Face Designer who has been working for Armani for about 6years stands by the brands make up range (and rightly so).
She introduce to me their:
Luminous Silk Foundation - colour 12.5 Deep Terra Brown (which i'm wearing below and I have totally fallen in love with! I give it a 9 out of 10. The reason the brand doesn't get full marks is because it is bit on the expensive side @ GBP £33. It does what it says on the tin and it really does feel silk and light and glides on!
Their Primer does give all day lasting finish and I think also helps give a smooth, satin finish.
Highly highly highly recommend their liquid Fluid Sheer Skin Illuminator @ GBP £33, which I mixin with the foundation to give a fabulous sheer glow,. Thoa gave me a a sample of this in #3, Apparently InStyle voted Giorgio Armani's Fluid Sheer the ‘Best Skin Illuminator 2009’, which I whole heartedly agree with. It has definitely become a staple in my bag - could also be used a just a highlighter. Again the price is really quite steep but a little does go a long way after a month of the small sample (about 5ml) which was given to me I still have a good amount left !
Last but not least their long lasting lipstick, OMG !!! This lipstick range is fantabulous, there aren't enough words ! I'm wearing 'Rouge d'Armani' in PLUM 600 see below...
I have totally fallen in love with this colour its perfect for daytime and easily transferable to an evening event. I have been complimented numerous times on this plum colour! It really is long lasting, it survives my morning cups of coffee and teas.. you'll find the colour does go matt after a while which gives it a different edge :)
Check out http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty.co.uk for make up bits and bobs ...spoke person for the make up range is Megan Fox no less!
Ciao for now :0)
So the other day I was in my one of my fav department stores Selfridges looking for a new foundation. I have recently gone back to my staple Bobbi Brown... but I get ant's in my pants and I'm constantly looking out for next new brand sparkling thing ... That old saying 'If its not broke don't fix it' is a term i loosely stay by .... for this very reason... GIORGIO ARMANI makeup !!!!
I mean who knew !?! I sure as hell didn't ... (well ok i did kind of, but that's another story which i can't remember).
Giorgio Armani have a range of flawless foundations which go all the way up to my chocolate complexion. The AMAZING Thoa Tran - Senior Face Designer who has been working for Armani for about 6years stands by the brands make up range (and rightly so).
She introduce to me their:
Luminous Silk Foundation - colour 12.5 Deep Terra Brown (which i'm wearing below and I have totally fallen in love with! I give it a 9 out of 10. The reason the brand doesn't get full marks is because it is bit on the expensive side @ GBP £33. It does what it says on the tin and it really does feel silk and light and glides on!
Their Primer does give all day lasting finish and I think also helps give a smooth, satin finish.
Highly highly highly recommend their liquid Fluid Sheer Skin Illuminator @ GBP £33, which I mixin with the foundation to give a fabulous sheer glow,. Thoa gave me a a sample of this in #3, Apparently InStyle voted Giorgio Armani's Fluid Sheer the ‘Best Skin Illuminator 2009’, which I whole heartedly agree with. It has definitely become a staple in my bag - could also be used a just a highlighter. Again the price is really quite steep but a little does go a long way after a month of the small sample (about 5ml) which was given to me I still have a good amount left !
Last but not least their long lasting lipstick, OMG !!! This lipstick range is fantabulous, there aren't enough words ! I'm wearing 'Rouge d'Armani' in PLUM 600 see below...
I have totally fallen in love with this colour its perfect for daytime and easily transferable to an evening event. I have been complimented numerous times on this plum colour! It really is long lasting, it survives my morning cups of coffee and teas.. you'll find the colour does go matt after a while which gives it a different edge :)
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| Rouge d'Armani Lipstick range GBP£23 |
Check out http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty.co.uk for make up bits and bobs ...spoke person for the make up range is Megan Fox no less!
Ciao for now :0)
Monday, 2 May 2011
OH Mifani Goodness !!
No i wasn't being rude...
MIFANI Are a UK based accessories company, founded by two gorgeous ladies Audrey & Emelia.
They have just posted on their Facebook page click here (and like!!) there new shoe collection for summer 2011...i'm so excited about these stunning hand embellished shoes, I can just about contain myself, i nearly fell down the stairs just so i could blog about this collection (and breath). I almost want to keep this treasured secret to myself ... but, sharing is caring my mate often tells me ... They are such as steal!!!!!! From £59.00 I suggest you get your visa's out now before they run out of stock.
http://www.mifanishoes.com/
Ladies don't say I never give you anything special, here are a peak of some of their wonderful shoes:
Ciao for now !
:0)
MIFANI Are a UK based accessories company, founded by two gorgeous ladies Audrey & Emelia.
They have just posted on their Facebook page click here (and like!!) there new shoe collection for summer 2011...i'm so excited about these stunning hand embellished shoes, I can just about contain myself, i nearly fell down the stairs just so i could blog about this collection (and breath). I almost want to keep this treasured secret to myself ... but, sharing is caring my mate often tells me ... They are such as steal!!!!!! From £59.00 I suggest you get your visa's out now before they run out of stock.
http://www.mifanishoes.com/
Ladies don't say I never give you anything special, here are a peak of some of their wonderful shoes:
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| I heart these SOOO much !! |
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| In PINK !!! |
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| These are just Sex on heels! LOVE |
Ciao for now !
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