Blog entries from: Charcoal Ink

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June 17 2013

From Charcoal Ink Mon Jun 17 2013, 10:16:08

I couldn't help it - had to put these bad girls on my eyes and they have lasted for 2 days so far which isn't bad considering that they are strips Do you like false eyelashes?

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From Charcoal Ink Mon Jun 17 2013, 10:07:03

Had this lovely meal with my boyfriend last night at a restaurant called Slipway - sometimes you just need some steak & mash in your life, no frills, no extras, and of course lashes of gravy! How often do you eat out?  

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June 16 2013

From Charcoal Ink Sun Jun 16 2013, 12:25:27

This gorgeous make-up was done by Ciara's make-up artist - I saw it on her Instagram page and couldn't wait to share it with you. Isn't she gorgeous?

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June 4 2013

From Charcoal Ink Tue Jun 4 2013, 05:00:05

I love florals and this is one dress I have in the vault, what do you think? Let me know

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From Charcoal Ink Tue Jun 4 2013, 03:26:12

Since living in Dar-es-Salaam, the concept of fake people and fake friendships has become something that I have noticed that has become more pronounced in this town. I don't care if readers think I am generalising here - I am just talking from my experience but Dar from what I have seen for the 2+ [...]

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June 3 2013

From Charcoal Ink Mon Jun 3 2013, 05:00:20

I think statement eyebrows help braids pop - did this natural look for an attempt at casual hair & beauty - what do you think? Lips: Vaseline Rosy Lip Balm & Carmex Lip Balm Eyes: Black eyeshadow for the local beauty shop, Rimmel Mascara and I used L'Oreal liquid eyeshadow to make the eyebrows look [...]

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June 2 2013

From Charcoal Ink Sun Jun 2 2013, 09:39:11

  Here is a snapshot of accessories that I wore this weekend Here's the breakdown: Bag: From the local market (Mwenge for readers in Dar-es-Salaam) Round Sunglasses: From ASOS.com Blue Ring: Gift from a friend What accessories did you wear this weekend? 

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May 31 2013

From Charcoal Ink Fri May 31 2013, 09:07:24

The glossy world of stylish black fashionistas If you read the western media, you would think style blogs are just for European women but there is a fast rising overclass of black women who know what they want and they are showing off their fashion style with aplomb through style blogging. From Angolan fashion superstar [...]

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From Charcoal Ink Fri May 31 2013, 08:50:56

The beauty of box braid buns Went to run errands today and this is what some of my bun looked like. How do you wear your bun if you have braids?

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May 30 2013

From Charcoal Ink Thu May 30 2013, 09:04:02

Went out last night so tied my hair in this ponytail that you can see above and I had this stunning Strawberry Daiquiri - tasty!

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