TGIF and Happy Holidays...

 Ho ho ho!

Its that special time of the year again. Even though am not a Christian, you cannot help but be drawn into the joy and mood of the season. Christmas time however, can also be a time of deep sadness if you are alone, going through challenges or just plain lonely. I have experienced my share of less than happy Xmas seasons but i always make sure that i have a good time either with friends or family. Xmas is definitely not the time to sit and mope and think about what went wrong during the year. Its a time to be thankful and be full of cheer even if you have to force it.






2013 has been one of those years, that you look back on and say Allahamdulilahi i survived it. So many ups and downs and for a minute the downs seemed to be more than ups.  I had set objectives that i intended to achieve this year e.g buy a car, change jobs, visit my sis in the UK, find a man and start my Masters degree. This year has just shown me that plan all you want, it can all change and man proposes, God disposes.  Needless to say my plans did not turn out the way i expected. I didn't get the car, i did change jobs ( but not the way i wanted and not to what i wanted or expected), i did not visit my sis in the UK but we started a business together regardless, i bought my application form for my masters but ASUU went on strike and i met a man and fell in love ( even though he was not who i had in mind). Looking back now, i am really grateful for everything, both the good and bad because it just showed me that pessimist and control freak that i am, i can survive upheavals and be the stronger for it.




OK, enough philosophical ramblings and let's get to the business of today. It's FRIDAY! and that means the much anticipated ' Open Yard Sale' is just two days away. Please join us on the 15th December(Sunday) at 100 Hours, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos from 10am to 6pm. Everything you need for your beauty and fashion needs will be available for purchase at real affordable rates and the first 20 people to buy goods up to 15k get a freebie.  

I am so excited because nothing gets me tingly like affordable fashion and beauty. The Accessories Lounge will be there with gorgeous pieces ranging from bracelets, neck pieces, earrings,rings,scarves and purses at really really affordable rates.  See you there..

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Protect your skin in this weather

Hi Guys, 

Its been insane these past couple of days and life has never been this out of control. Its been one thing or the other and at this rate, ill have to just lock myself somewhere and rest before i totally break down.  Is it me or PHCN has gone from bad to worse especially after their privatization?  Nothing worse than no electricity and heat. The weather has been so hot that you can literally crack an egg on the sidewalk and make an omelet. I have been so worried about sun damage to the skin because light or dark sinned, too much sun exposure isn't good. So i decided to do some l research and find out ways we can protect our skin and continue looking pretty because the foundation of beauty is having good skin. However, in this harsh economic times it has to be pocket friendly because we are all about affordable beauty and fashion.  So here we go... 

• Cover up:  One of the best ways to protect our skin from the sun's rays is to cover up  and wear sunscreen. During the sun rays most intense hours between 10 a.m and 4p.m, it has also been advised to stay in doors but if you have to go out make sure you cover up and wear sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation says that wearing hats and clothing made of dark,tightly woven  materials absorb ultraviolet rays better than cotton fabrics and dry fabrics offer better protection than wet ones.   

• Screen it: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Be sure to spread it on thick enough: Applying only a thin coating of a sunscreen can reduce the effectiveness of the product by as much as 50 percent. Waterproof sunscreen is best if you'll be swimming. It is also advisable to apply it 20 to 30 minutes before exposure to allow your skin to absorb it and continue reapplying every two hours if sweating or getting wet and if you have fair skin, you can apply before going to bed to aid better absorption into the skin. 

I hope these tips helps? I will do another post on affordable skin care remedies that will not break the bank or wallet very soon.  

In other news, something exciting is coming from The Accessories Lounge very soon and i cannot wait. Till next time my darlings..

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