Bohemian curtains... the burst of colors in your home

You don’t have to be an all-the-way minimalist.  You could maintain that crisp clean minimalist style in the living room.  But then, why not surprise yourself by a burst of colors when you enter.

Bohemian style is all about contrasting colors.  Curtains are one of the staple accessories of a bohemian style bedroom.  Hang colorful curtains of different fabrics, texture and designs on your bedroom walls

Beverly Osu goes Glam for Prestige Cosmetics! Take A Look at her Promo Photos

We bet you haven’t seen Beverly like this.

Big Brother Africa: The Chase housemate Beverly Osu is the face for make-up brand Prestige Cosmetics Nigeria. She is also set to host an upcoming event for the brand. Prior to the event, the PCN team has released some glam shots of Beverly wearing the brand’s products.

Check them out!

 

 

 

#TeamNatural All the Way! Check out this Great Top Knot Tutorial for Natural Hair

There are so many hairstyles you can pull off with natural hair. We have even highlighted some of them in previous editions and I must say this is definitely one for the bookmarks. This hairstyle is your basic top knot, but what is so special about it’s the details on the top knot. It has some twists, needs minimal material and will literally take about 10-15 minutes.

Here is what you will need:

 -A Hair Brush

 -Bobby Pins

 -A Wide Toothed Comb

 -A Tail Comb

 -Mousse

 -Leave-in Conditioner

 -An Elastic Hair Rope (you can use a shoe lace as an alternative)

How To

Step 1

Brush your hair upwards with the hair brush and pull slightly upwards while brushing. You could add in some leave-in conditioner now to untangle the hair.

Step 2

Place the hair rope or shoe lace at the nape of your hair and wrap it to the front of your head. After you have done this, slightly push the rope upward while pulling the string tighter to keep the hair in place. When you have gotten to about 2 inches away from your forehead, stop pushing the string and tie it securely.

Step 3

Section the hair in the middle of your head out. Add a little leave-in conditioner to the section and make a loose twist. Do the same to the remaining part of the hair but this time securing the ends with a bobby pin and pinning it to the original section in the middle of your head.

Step 4

After the twists are done all over, take off the hair string and brush the hair again. Then apply some mousse to the edges and brush again. Then reapply the hair string as stated in Step 2.

And that is it. A simple top knot. Be sure to share this with your friends so you don’t look fabulous alone and let us know what you think of the tutorial. Have a fab week.

 

The Duro Olowu Spring 2014 RTW Collection is Eye Popping and Colorful

Nigerian designer, Duro Olowu, had prints “popping” in a myriad of dazzling colors at London Fashion Week. The bold designs of the Duro Olowu Spring 2014 RTW Collection are ones that even a blind man would notice. If you are wondering what it is like to be a ray of sunshine, wearing this collection will definitely help you feel the radiance. One may want to carry extra sets of sunglasses to protect onlookers from the bright reflections erupting from their outfit. According to Olowu, he wanted to create the “perfect cami”- “not too bare, or too short, or too long, that could be worn layered or on its own, and that had a bias-cut fit that just brushed the body”.

 

The collection, packed with the dramatic, threw  punches filled with flair. From fabulous patchwork, powerful capes, and beautiful floral print dresses, the collection can be described as nothing more than one-of-a-kind. Like an irresistible, but strange beat, one cannot help but tap your foot to the unique rhythm of the collection. Olowu may have proven once and for all that the seventies style is just as cool as the fifties flair and the roaring twenties vintage royalty. Delightful stripes are a staple of the collection with nominal regard for continuation of one particular design throughout a garment, but instead as many as humanly possible. The Duro Olowu Spring 2014 RTW Collection mismatch prints triumphed with glory and lovely imagination.

 

A Girl’s Bright Dream Room: Room b by Nidi Design

A characteristic two-level layout and bold, bright color splashes make children’s rooms by Nidi Design popular with both kids and parents all over the world — and in this room, called “b,” it’s easy to see why. It has everything a kid needs: a bed, a desk, a comfy sitting space on the floor, and — of course — a ladder to a second level from which you can look down at the rest. Take a look through a large open “doorway” from outside and you’ll see the white four-poster; rest assured this doesn’t look like Grandma’s four-poster bed! Against the palette of pure white, its soft touches are purple and gray pillows — one heart-shaped — and a pale blue coverlet. For those stay-up-past-your-bedtime book evenings, it’s got a white cube bedside table with handy reading lamp.

 

And, as with all Nidi rooms, this one gives you plenty of storage, not only in drawers on the bedside table, but also in handy rectangular cubbies on the wall — a set of these cubbies, four across and down on another wall, is a mix of open and door-covered storage, while the support for the second level is a built-in storage unit of both tall cabinets and cubbies at one end (some with their own doors). This girl loves red, too: look at the neat stacked “suitcase” style boxes on the closet shelf, above a rack of bright clothing. Having friends over? You can lounge on pillows on the floor, or perch on kid-sized ottomans of blue and purple. It’s a fun room, one with lots of possibilities for work and play: “b” by Nidi Design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion and beauty trends you needed to ditch yesterday



You thought it was a good idea at the time...



I both love and hate the wonderfully fickle world of fashion and beauty. Most trends have me rolling my eyes and wondering who the heck buys into this stuff!!! Once in a while a trend grabs my attention and has me daydreaming about ways to integrate it into my wardrobe or makeup collection. Either way, I think it's fun and interesting to keep an eye on what new fashion and beauty trends pop up. But it's very important to not fall victim to unflattering and just plain silly trends.

Here is my list of fashion and beauty trends that you should have ditched yesterday...

Why? Please someone explain this to me?

Ditch: Harem Pants

I am particularly horrified by Harem pants, aka Hammer pants, aka droopy drawers. Believe me, I am all about having a personal style, and I wear some pretty eccentric clothes. But let's look at this objectively, Harem pants just aren't flattering on anyone. I really wish my legs looked like 6 inch pegs and I look like I have on a diaper said no one ever in history!!

 

Trade em' in for: Chic track pants

Tailored, yet still comfy chic track pants are a much more flattering option. You can wear them during the day with flats or sneakers and glam them up for evening with sexy heels. How to pull off the look...

-Keep the fit close to your body, but not overly tight.

-Look for styles with interesting details and fabrics. I especially love printed and beaded versions.

-Pay attention to your body. Be mindful of "muffin-top" and pockets that puff out on the hips.

-Pair them with an elegant top that shows a little skin.

 

 

 

Ditch: Clunky platform booties

These ugly booties definitely had a fashion moment. There was a few months where I couldn't find a website, blog or magazine that wasn't featuring some "It Girl" wearing her Jeffrey Campbell Lita's. I was never on the bandwagon. They seemed like a rip-off of every pair of shoes David Bowie wore in the 70's. And to be perfectly frank, they are just plain ugly. They make your feet look like big, clunky hooves and unless you have the gazelle-like calves of a supermodel, I am certain your legs look like tree stumps. Sorry 'bout it.

 

Trade em' in for: Kitten Heels with personality

Your lower back and ankles can breathe a sigh of relief. After endless seasons of 5-inch mega platforms, dainty kitten heels seem so fresh and modern. But let's be clear, these aren't your Granny's heels. The modern kittens have cool details like studs, laser cut-outs and layered straps. Just because your lower the heels doesn't mean you sacrifice sex appeal. A woman who can walk confidently, dance all night and not complain about her aching feet....that's pretty darn sexy.

 

 

Ditch: Over-the-top eyelashes

Thanks to Kim K's crazy Snuffaluffagus lashes this trend has lasted way longer than your poor eyelashes ever hoped it would. I am all for a falsie for special events, but it’s the brow-grazing lashes at yoga class that concern me. I'm a Makeup Artist and let me tell you, the damage you cause your lashes from excessive use of lash products is alarming. All those pony-like lashes you grew with your prescription lash serum will fall out once you quit using it. It will take months for your lashes to look as good as they did before you ever used it. You love your long-wear lash extensions? If you do them too often you are inevitably left with bald spots where your real lashes have broken off. I guess the only thing you can do is apply more extensions to the bald areas...and the cycle continues. The biggest reason to ditch the crazy lash trend is because your natural lashes, enhanced with a nice mascara, are beautiful and good enough on their own!

 

Trade em' in for: Edgy Eyeliner

I love this trend because it is extremely versatile. To me, edgy eyeliner is an exaggerated design that might reach up to my eyebrows and out towards my temples. Edgy eyeliner to you might mean using gunmetal grey instead of soft brown. Whatever it is that is outside your eyelining comfort zone, I challenge you to try it out this season. New colors, shapes, patterns and textures have been popping up on runways and on the streets. So give it a whirl! Here are a few products to make your transition to the "edgy" side a little easier:

 

-Q-Tips and a little non-oily makeup remover (or lotion) will be your best friend if you make any mistakes.

-Always prime your eyes first. It will help your eyeliner stay intact and keep it from smearing onto your eyelid. I have been obsessed with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base for years now. It never fails me.

-Start small and build up your eyeliner. It's a lot easier to add more than to take it off and start over.

-Be patient!

Just like anything else, being a pro at eyeliner takes dedication and practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Become a Julep Maven and Create Hot DIY Nails from Home

Attention DIY beauty queens: Do you love makeup that does not contain harsh, toxic chemicals? Do you love makeup that comes with tutorials and aids that help you re-create hot styles? Then you are a prime candidate for becoming a Julep Maven. Stylish Eve has an awesome offer for you; you can become a Julep Maven this month and completely free, as long as you act on the offer in this article by October 31. Click the link in this article and use the code “FREEBOX”; you will pay a nominal fee for shipping and handling to receive $40 worth of nail color. Julep is a makeup company that is rapidly creating new fashionistas by the minute, with hot nail art that you can re-create at home, and more. So what is a Julep Maven?

When you sign up you will fill out a style quiz that will ask you about your preferred taste in makeup, what colors you like, and what type of style describes you the best. Once you complete the quiz, the company will tell you what kind of Julep Maven you are and give you options of what colors you might like to receive in your first box. Every month you will have the option to continue your membership at $19.95 a month or skip a month – there is no annual contract. As a Julep Maven, not only will you receive great new nail colors every month, you will also receive offers for discounted merchandise and freebies too. You can choose to upgrade your box to receive more products each month, and of course, you will always have the option to choose your new box as well. Get started today with great designs for your nails that you will love. Do not forget to send us photos of your Julep nail creations at Stylish Eve.“Click here to get your free box, use the code FREEBOX at check out”.

 

 

 

 

The McQ Spring 2014 RTW Collection Slithers into London Fashion Week

As always, Sarah Burton continues the legacy of her mentor, Alexander McQueen, in the McQ 2014 Spring RTW Collection, which debuted at London Fashion Week. The collection is alive with vibrant, colorful, lizard prints that dazzled in a way that only Alexander McQueen could create. The collection focuses on reptiles, lace, and digital prints of bunnies, no joke intended. In yet another eclectic triumph, Sarah Burton does her mentor proud in what has to be one of her most interesting creations yet. Not quite snakeskin, the collection is a kaleidoscopic collision of color; the reptilian nature of the collection is creative and eye-catching.

Even with all the bright colors, the collection still managed to come off with the classic McQueen signatures: dark, edgy, and gothic. If you are a fan of the Raving Rabbids you will take great appreciation of the digital evil bunny print thrown into the dark genius of the collection, which collection boasts short skirts with tailored Capri pants, while showing a bit of a tuxedo influence. I could not help but take note of the toned-down accessories of this collection. The usual spectacle we have become accustomed to when it comes to the accessories of the collection came in a few choice chokers. The collection melds the worlds of punk rock, Goth, and bikers into an interesting twist that can only be called the McQ Spring 2014 RTW Collection.