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Could Olaplex No.3 treatment be a 4c hair saviour? Olaplex has been gaining a lot of traction ever since it was Kim K praise it for saving hair when she dyed platinum blond in 2017. Olaplex 1 and 2 is a two part salon treatment for hair that is coloured, lightened, permed or relaxed. Olaplex…
Minimal, downsizing and the capsule are the words everyone is throwing around. It seems that we are look for solutions that keep us organised, clear headed, looking good whilst freeing up our time. I'm at the point in my life where I really ready to try all these new theories to see if they make…
Continue reading ➞ Minimalism, Middleism and The Capsule Life
Handbags are one of favourite fashion items, so I thought I'd start there. I am a huge Mulberry fan, their textured leather is really great quality for price plus the brand is really understated. No gaudy logos. This is the Lily in medium size, in the updated Oak grained vegetable tanned leather. Mulberry Medium Lily…
In 1992 I was 14, nearly 15 years old when the LA protest occurred after the jury trial acquitted four police officers of the Los Angeles Police Department for the excessive force and beating of Rodney King. The incident was videotaped. I was studying for my end of year 1 GSCE’s exams in London and…
Continue reading ➞ Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 at The Gate Theatre
Ok, I can be terrible when it comes to packing a suitcase. There is a fear that wells up in me when I don’t have all bits to hand, but I hate carrying a heavy suitcase and I really like to use the public transport that is available at my destination because it usually cheaper…
Continue reading ➞ How to downsize your beauty regime for a short trip.
This is final theatre review of the year oh my gosh. So last Saturday I went to Barber Shop Chronicles at the National Theatre and it is BEST piece of work I’ve seen this year. Go and I see this play. British Nigerian writer Inua Ellams, has created a wonderfully life affirming piece of work. …
Last Friday I went to see Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea at the Donmar Warehouse, as everyone knows the Donmar Warehouse is one of my favourite studio theatres in London. So the plays focuses on Ellida, who is married to Dr Wangel but feel claustrophobic and restless in her marriage and swims in the…
Pinch punch, it’s Black History Month in U.K. In the past had a love hate relationship to Black History Month, for me there was not enough history. Luckily things are starting to change and so l thought I would create a short of events in London that display Black culture. Art There is so much…
So we are well and truly into Summer in the UK, I thought I’d share the make up bits I using. During the summer I tend to switch to concealer and just apply it where I need it. I been using the Nars Soft Matt Complete Concealer for this in Amanda and Café, just blend…
The Cambridge Satchel Company is an unusual brand for me to go for, but I have fallen in love with their Large Saddle bags. I bought this Orangey-browny colour Large Saddle bag in the sale. The leather is thick and stiff, so the bag will hold its shape; plus the branding and hardwear is subtle…