The rise of box braids   Merlot is the word of the day! I have found a new beauty salon that didn't rip me off to get these hot box braids which were done in about 4 + 1/2 hours yesterday at a salon in Kijitonyama in Dar-es-Salaam. What do you think of these [...]

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Being on a budget is no fun and this is coming from someone who was already frugal to begin with. Being a young adult I've been trying to be responsible and stay on the right path to make sure my finances stay straight. Although I have student loans, rent, car note, and credit cards I've [...]

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I went to Kunduchi Beach today with my boyfriend and took some pictures to capture the gorgeous day even though they said it might rain. Drinks, beaches and food - definitely an awesome day.  

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It was a long week full of trying to make business deals and keeping the company moving so I had this cocktail with friends yesterday. It was nice but super strong! What do you drink?

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The beauty industry in Tanzania is split into a variety of different products and segments. This report will focus on observations about the Dar-es-Salaam market which is the largest in the country as the city is key for economic development in Tanzania. Locations Cosmetics and general beauty products can be purchased around the city but [...]

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I popped into my local shop near the office in Mikocheni and when I went to pay for my goods at the till, I noticed the reams and reams of hair extensions by Darling and other brands that were on sale so I took this picture quickly: This is just the local shop at the [...]

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Just a collection of photographs I have taken of the environment around me in Dar-es-Salaam & Zanzibar that I thought you would all like. Coco Beach, Dar-es-Salaam These stunning doors were on a hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar that I took last year. They are so intricate and stunning! Fashion for breakfast! I went to [...]

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Wearing a MAC lipstick I got from the vault with the name that has faded out but I do those the rose-tones of this lipstick. May always reminds me of being sunny, glossy and sleek which is what I think these red lips do. How do you feel about red lips?  

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Just stumbled upon this stunning picture of Solange and her incredible Afro at lecoil: Solange really should listen to the old adage if it's not broke, don't fix it. This Afro hairstyle suits her to a T - it's almost as if it's a cocktail of hair, whether you like whisky sours or if you [...]

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Intoxicake NYC is one of those businesses that you wish you had thought of yourself. Ashleigh Fitzwilliam has beat many people to the punch to create a unique baked goods business. Intoxicake NYC is cupcake business that Black Enterprise said has liquor infused cupcakes. As some of you know, I subscribe to the magazine and [...]

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