There is no joy that can be compared to that of a job seeker who finally starts a career by landing that dream job. It is a feeling of happiness, high expectations and pride. On the first day, you resume earlier than expected as you mentally prepare to do great work. You also look for work everywhere with unending eagerness until it finally hits you with full force. Suddenly, high hopes are shattered by the reality of most workplaces. Contrary to what you might think, the workplace is not so friendly. So how do you conduct yourself, have fun while...
Easy Guide on How to Walk in Heels
Need a little help learning how to walk in your heels? No problem. This guide has everything you need to know to be able to strut confidently and gracefully in your high heels all day long. From finding the right shoes to correcting your posture and step, we will show you the best tips on how to walk in heels to keep your feet happy and well dressed. Find Your Fit Finding high heels that fit right is the first step toward being able to walk in them. You may be able to get away with a pair of flat boots...
Top Six Nigerian Writers That Have Paved Ways for Themselves
Writing a good book goes beyond putting pieces of information together but it requires adequate hard work. When we see good writers they should be well celebrated. We will be discussing writers that have got to that level of being recognised in their muse. For every book lover, their books are worth investing your resources. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The writer of Purple Hibiscus, Half of a yellow sun, Americana and other numerous books was born 15th September 1977 in Enugu an eastern part of Nigeria. She has paved ways for herself with her brilliant style of writing, one of which...
Retro Trend: How to Wear a Polka Dot Piece
One of our favourite retro trends is here to stay, Despite the pattern having a reputation for being twee or overly retro, there are ways to wear dots without looking like a child or a Minnie Mouse impersonator. We’re showing you how to rock polka dots without looking too cutesy because let’s be honest: If wearing a polka dotted sneakers is wrong, we don’t want to be right. The Dream Dress A flirty and feminine polka dot dream, this dusty blue dress is a simple piece that has a lot of character. We love the delicate ruffle detailing on the neckline and hem which makes...
Street Style From Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week is a series of designer presentations held semiannually in Paris, France with spring/summer and autumn/winter events held each year. Dates are determined by the French Fashion Federation. This year’s Paris Fashion Week is in full swing. See the best street style from the shows circuit as the spring/summer 2018 season reaches its final destination. Photo credit:Googles images
5 Natural and Healthy Ways to Achieve Skin Lightening
Bleaching is an ineffective and unhealthy way of lightening up one’s skin. Asides from it giving an uneven body tone, it does great danger to the skin, makes it prone to cancer and other skin diseases. Though, some of these creams produce results in just 2 weeks, however its usage wrecks great havoc to the skin. Ninety percent of the lightening creams sold today contains a compound called Hydroquinone: which is a major cause of skin cancer. Now that we know the dangers of using bleaching creams, how then does one achieve a lightened skin tone naturally? Below are five...
“Women Themselves Must Be Inspired To Take Their Place in Leadership”- Aishah Ahmed, CBN’s Newly Appointed Deputy Governor
Newly appointed deputy governor of the Apex Bank of Nigeria- Mrs Aishah Ahmad was born on the 26th of October 1977. The Niger-born mum of two is married to retired Brigadier-general Abdallah Ahmed. She is a graduate of Accounting from the University of Abuja. She holds a Master of Science degree in Finance and Management from the Cranfield School of Management in the United Kingdom, and a Master of Business Administration with specialisation in Finance from the University of Lagos. She also holds the award of Chartered Financial Analyst, a gold standard financial market qualification for professionals with careers/trainings as investment managers,...
How to Ace That Job Interview: 6 Factors That Will Help You Leave a Good Impression
As a job seeker, preparing your CV is like an exam before the main exam. When you receive the call you have been waiting for, you are so happy that you celebrate that small victory. But is that really all there is to it? You might assume that it is normal to go in and wow the interview panel but it is not that simple. How do you prepare to sell yourself to people you have never met? Here are a few deeds that can make a major difference. Research Getting a job is a job. This simply means that...
6 Chic Ways to Rock The New Cape Trend
The Cape trend might look kind of intimidating and tough to pull off, but dont worry i am here to tell you they’re not. Simultaneously classic and modern, capes add just the right amount of drama to your outfit, allow you to have full use of your arms, and keep you super-cozy when temperatures drop. Even better, capes pair well with just about any outfit you can think of. Slip one on over a dress and you’re instantly interview-ready. Pair one with jeans and a band tee for a more laid-back vibe. Either way, this piece will help you look way more put-together (even when...
Ways Nollywood Movie Dry Tells The Fate of Under-aged Marriages and Obstetric Fistula
The Movie DRY produced in 2014 narrates the story of a thirteen-year-old girl, Halima, whose poor uneducated parents married her off to Sani, a 60-year-old man, who constantly rapes her. Halima gets pregnant and suffers Obstetric fistula after child delivery; she’s consequently abandoned by her husband and discriminated against in the society. Zara, a medical doctor who also suffered a horrific childhood meets Halima; who later turned out to be her daughter, she tried to help her get through her situation and also save other young women under such circumstance. At the end of the day, it turned out the same...