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Matching the right colours

Matching the right colours

A colour wheel. Having this, will enable you mix and work around your colour match properly. Here’s the background knowledge you need to understand the colour wheel. The colour wheel was developed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666. It’s based on his research on colour theory. And its use for us is that it helps us in identifying colours that complement one another and the ones that cause disharmony. In matching colours based on the colour wheel, these colour mix are perfect. Colours directly next to each other,for example, a Blue-Green shirt on a Dark Blue trouser. Colours directly opposite each...

8 Basic Female Body Types to Note

8 Basic Female Body Types to Note

The female body is extravagant and beautifully crafted. It occurs in a range of shapes or types. They are typically narrower at the waist than at the bust and hips. The bust, waist, and hips are used to define basic female body types/shapes. There are 8 major female body types according to a study of over 6000 women. They include: Straight Body Type Pear Body Type Spoon Body Type Hourglass Body Type Top Hourglass Body Type Inverted Triangle Body Type Oval Body Type Diamond Body Type 1. Straight Body Type This is sometimes called rectangle or ruler body. Here the hips and bust are balanced, waist...

15 Things Every Woman Should Have in Her Handbag

15 Things Every Woman Should Have in Her Handbag

It is expected that every lady is “Prim and proper” and her appearance scream elegance and glamour. As such, there are certain necessities that every lady must have in her purse or hand bag. These items must be readily available because they will always be needed. If you do not have one of these items in your bag, then you are not ready to head out the door. A woman should always be ready, for anything, anyone, and anytime. With this list of 15 things every woman should have in her bag, you will always be prepared. Makeup bag This...

Top reasons why you should rock the trending Palazzos

Top reasons why you should rock the trending Palazzos

I remember watching my mum get dressed in the so-called trendy styles back then. Sometimes I would sit and wonder why she would choose to wear bogus trousers pants. A few times, I laughed out loud, thinking so mum thought she looked cool. Now, it’s about 25 years down the lane, I find myself rocking those clothes I considered not-so-cool. Those bogus pants are the Palazzos! They’ve have indeed made a trending comeback Well, permit my inquisition …I did a little digging on this newest trend and my discoveries; Palazzos are the long women’s trousers cut with a loose, extremely...

Nigerian jollof

Hidden secrets on how to prepare the delicacy called Jollof Rice

It’s no news that we Nigerians associate the success of a party to how delicious the food served tastes. As such, when planning a party and you will love to know which special meal will make your party the talk of the town and leave your guest spell bound. Whatever party you attend here in Nigeria, Jollof rice will surely be present. Even during festive seasons, it is top on the menu list! Back in the 90’s, it was termed “Christmas Rice” by all. Then you would find little children going from house to house for a fill of this delicious...

22 Amazing Skirt Types For Each Body Shape

22 Amazing Skirt Types For Each Body Shape

Skirts are a crucial aspect of our wardrobe. We girls love to wear skirts, in fact some have considered skirts as a must have for all girls.In selecting the particular skirt that suits you, you need to know your body shape. A research into the varieties of skirts revealed that we have about 22 amazing types of skirts.These skirt types are – 1. A-Line Skirt Named after the shape of the letter ‘A’, the A-line skirt is tight at the waist emphasizing the hips and then flares out at the bottom. It draws attention to the waistline and usually doesn’t...