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

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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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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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  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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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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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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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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