My Ember Month Collection...

Hi guys, been a while I posted pictures of my beads here. I've been sooooo mega swamped with work that looking at myself in the mirror has become a task instead of a normality.

Anyway, made loads of beads in the past few months and I didn't even have the time to take pictures of some of them but I still have a few I can share.

My August/September Bead Collection

Hi People, I hardly upload pictures of beads ans accessories I made in a blog post. Instead, I always just upload them the gallery attached to my blog. Lots of people have been harassing me to put up pictures of some of my collection in a post so I'm doing so now but instead of putting the whole lot, will just upload my August and September collection.

                                                             9 Tier Silver Crystal beads                          

                                                 4 Tier Orange ball beads with Gold Embellishment 

Skin Care Routine For Men....

Guys lets face it: If you care about how you look, if you want to make a good impression, your skin is the first place to start....

I'm sure lots of guys are wondering why anyone will be writing about beauty routines for Men. Well, it won't kill you to spend a little extra time caring for your skin, neither will it hurt your masculinity.

Traditionally, men spend less time caring for their skin like women do but spend more time damaging it through outdoor sports and other outdoor activities. As we all know, you men spend more time outdoors and this exposes your skin to environmental pollutants, causing poor skin health.

Casual Friday Makeover

Hi Makeup lovers, been a few days since you last saw me here ;)

I did my "almost regular" casual Friday makeover for a colleague (shh!!! My boss must not hear) and decided to share with you guys.

You won't believe what I used to achieve this "pretty girl" look.... Eye liners!  Oh yes, just different shades of  'not so expensive' eye liners. Though I used  pink gloss right after the lip pencil just to give her lips some shine.

How To Apply Red Lipstick To Fit Your Skin Tone, Lips & Skin Colour

Hi guys, been a while. I always don't like to say this but it's been my regular line for a while now. I'm so sorry I haven't been writing as much as I used to but I'll try to be more regular.

Red Lipstick............ That's one lip colour I wear often or....all the time, except once in a blue moon when I have my bubble gum pink on *covers face*
I've had lots of friends ask me why I only wear this one shade of lipstick. The funny thing is, I actually have over 50 shades of lipstick but I really don't mind wearing red.

Ook! Back to the topic... Red lipsticks are one lip product that have refused to go out of trend but still, lots of ladies are too conservative or scared to wear it. I've had several wedding/event makeovers where the client refuses to let me apply red lipstick on then (my strong persuasive/convincing skills never fail me though). I find this confusing sometimes because red is vintage. If your old mothers and grandmothers could be courageous enough to wear red, why not young & vibrant you?

Red Jewellery Fever...Give Other Colours A Try

Hi ladies, the red fever is still on but I think we should try out new colour replacements for black and red. Every lady getting married now wears a piece of red, which is mostly brought on with the use of red beads or other red accessories (shoes & purses).

Darkening of The Lips...Causes & Remedies

Darkened, chapped lips can lead to a bad first impression by making you look unclean and unhealthy. The causes of lip darkening ranges from the body's absorption of toxic ingredients to the lack of proper lip care.
If you have naturally dark lips, then this post is not for you  **wink**.

As easy as it is to blame lip products for the 'gradual' darkening of your lips, you should know that lots of other things such as; smoking, consumption of tea & coffee, exposure to sunlight and dehydration can also contribute to the darkening of your lips. I've listed a couple of things that can cause your natural lip colour to change below;

The No1 Reason Your Foundation Doesn't Last

A lot of you wonder why your foundation doesn't stay on all day or looks like its dripping off your face after a few hours even when you are wearing the right shade.
You sometimes wonder if its the foundation that is bad or if you have actually gone darker, making it difficult for the foundation to blend. Well, a lot of things can cause this to happen but one major problem I identified is

Blackheads & How To Get Rid of Them.

Most of you have the notion that blackheads are dirty and caused by accumulated dirt on the skin or poor hygiene, so you think scrubbing your face will solve the problem but it won't. Blackheads are just a product of oxidization in the facial skin which results in the accumulation of oil (mostly containing keratin & modified sebum) in the sebaceous glands. So, don't stress your face or cause damage to your skin by over scrubbing it.

There are ways to get rid of black heads which is basically by exfoliation but using different products.

My Top 10 Tricks To Keep Your Makeup On All Day.

I haven't been so regular here lately. Not my fault guys, been buried deep in a lot of things and also have loads of clients to meet up with. Though that isn't enough reason to leave you all unattended to ;)

So today, I'm going to be giving you some of my very best tips on getting your makeup to stay on all day without smudging, smearing, melting, cleaning/wiping off or making you look tired. It's all about perfection right? So lets perfect out makeup skill to give us that flawless look all day long because your outlook really does matter.

Tip 1
I'll start with the face. This is the base for any makeup you're applying, so your face has to be well taken care of to help hold your makeup. When starting your makeup application, the first thing to do after washing your face is moisturizing. Like I said in one of my earlier posts, if your skin is really oily, you can skip the moisturizer. Next step is the face/foundation primer. Make sure you prime your face before applying foundation. It helps absorb all the oil secreted.

How To Make Your Nose Look Smaller Using Makeup

Not everyone is blessed with the perfect feature, either body of facial. That's why most people result to plastic/corrective/cosmetic surgery. The face is the first thing people see when they see you, this makes your facial features very important (at least to some people).

Lots of people go through a lot just to perfect that sagging skin, big n full lips or wide,long & big nose. Well I've got great news for you concerning that nose job you wanted to get. There's an alternative.
Instead of spending so much altering your natural, God given bogus nose ;), you can always create an optical illusion with makeup. This is called contouring and highlighting.

5 Tips To Help Protect Your Skin From This Hot Weather.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been terribly harassed by this super hot weather. The sun hasn't been very nice to us lately and it even gets worse or intensified when it rains sometimes. As good as the early morning sun is to the skin, it could also be very damaging when its slightly hotter than normal.

Harsh/Hot weathers can cause several bad effects that are damaging to the skin which can result to Sun burn, Acne, Tiny rashes and lots more depending on your skin type. The good news is, you can always prevent all these from happening to you by following some simple steps I have for you.

Semi-Permanent Eyelash Extensions By ''Lash Perfect Nigeria''

Ever heard of Semi-Permanent Eyelash Extensions? They are eyelash extensions that look as natural as you can ever. I'm sure most of us have seen foreign celebrities such as Kim K & others with eyelash extension that look so real, you almost can't tell if its their natural eyelash or not.

Most of them actually fix these eyelashes making their own lashes look extra full and still looking natural without the root thickness and glue flaws. This Semi-permanent lashes come in individual strands so you can decide how full you want your lashes to be or how scanty you want them. Hmm....isn't this interesting?

Unveiling Henry Couture For The Very Best Nigerian Designer Wears

 
Sometime ago I said I'll be doin a review on different fashion brands & beauty products. So today, the spotlight is on two fashion designers, Mr. Akinbode Oreoluwa Henry & Mr. Olateru Temitope .k,  who manage a special & unique brand called ''Henry Couture(HC)''. Their vision is to embolden the Nigerian Culture via Fashion.

You must be thinking ''Here we go again about fashion designers, don't we already have a lot of them?''  Well I'll tell you, this is different. They aren't restricted to a particular kind of attire but instead, they are an ''all round'' Couture brand. Their focuses is on; Male & Female traditional attires, Ankara Shorts & Trousers, Corporate (Shirts, English & French Suits) & Casual clothing. Isn't this interesting?

My ''Smokey Sparkly Night Effect'' versus ''Engagement Wedding'' Makeup Looks

Hi people, I'm here again today. Been a few days since I dropped a line ;) . I've been working on preparations for my Makeup & Jewellery training which has been taking a lot of mind work.

I haven't been writing but my brushes definitely haven't been on strike. So, today I'm going to be sharing some pictures of some of my work & my brushes & colour palettes in action. Will also tell you how I achieved the look and the products I used, so sit back and enjoy but don't forget to drop me a comment or commend my work & please do ask questions.

The first look I'm going to share is what I call the ''Smokey Sparkly Night effect''. This look should be worn only on night outs or for photo shoots by models.

Makeup Artistry & Jewellery Craft Training

Lots of people have creative minds, but where to invest their creativity is a problem. Being creative doesn't have to remain in your minds cos it revolves around art so bring your creativity to life by learning a skill which helps put your thoughts together in one beautiful visible piece.

I've been getting lots of people asking if I can give them training on Makeup & Jewellery so i decided to put together a One Month training program in March that covers courses on Makeup Artistry & Jewellery Craft. Details of the course training is listed below.

Caring For The Skin Around Your Eyes.

The skin is very delicate, especially the areas around your eyes.Not only harsh weathers but several other factors can affect this delicate area causing blood vessels to show, shrinking of the skin, puffiness, redness or bags and also, dark circles developing under the eye area.

- Shrinking of the skin around the eyes can be as a result of dehydration of the skin. In order to avoid this, make sure you wash your face thoroughly every night and use a mild cleansing product or a few drops of baby shampoo to cleanse the eye area especially if you have very sensitive skin. A moisturizer, preferably one containing hyaluronic acid should then be used and properly massaged into this area until its completely absorbed by the skin.

Choosing The Right Foundation....

Every lady wants her face looking perfectly blended and flawless when she's going out. well, there's only one way to get that flawless looking skin if you don't already have it. Buy a good foundation.

Foundation is one makeup accessory you don't want to stay away from. It helps brighten up your face, especially when your skin is stressed. Lots of ladies already have one of these in their makeup bags/purses but using it is usually a problem. Its either because they got the wrong shade of foundation, thereby making their face too white or dark. Sometimes, buying the wrong product is usually the problem.

For me, the best bet when it comes to foundation is either Mary Kay (above) or Maybelline (below) matte wear foundation. I've heard people make comments about these products, saying they aren't the best for our weather. well, you all are wrong. These foundations come in different shades and skin tone blends that suit all kinds of skin colour, so all you need to do is pick the right shade.

How To Groom Your Eyebrows Perfectly 3

I'm some people are wondering why I'm not giving you tips on how to actually apply your eyebrow pencils or 'draw' the perfect brows instead of the long stories on face shapes, types of eyebrows, arch's e.t.c...
Well, you can have perfectly groomed eyebrows that still won't fit your face shape and that's just wrong.

Since I've been able to put you through choosing the perfect brow shape that best suits your face shape, I'll move on to giving you tips on how to achieve those perfect looking eyebrows.

Firstly, you need to know the outline of your eyebrows. In the diagram, angle A shows the inner corner of your eyes which is directly above your eyes. If yours is not that full, you can always fill it up with your pencil. Angle B is the arch and that's were your brow bone is located, so make sure your arch is well elevated and above the brow bone. Angle C is the outer corner of your brows and ensure not to extend yours beyond what is shown in the diagram.

How To Groom Your Eyebrows Perfectly 2

Hi beautiful ladies, I'm sure most of you have been able to identify your face shape by now. The next stage is determining the perfect brows for your face shape.

Round Face: If you have a round face, emphasizing the arch of the eyebrows will help give you a more narrow-faced appearance by drawing attention away from the width of your face. Your eyebrows should have a high arch and extend to the end of the cheekbone. 

                                                 

How To Groom Your Eyebrows Perfectly 1

Lots of women have a problem grooming their eyebrows & also, choosing the best eyebrow shape that fits their face. Its not so difficult but sometimes we get carried away by the looks of other peoples eyebrows instead of concentrating on ours.

I found out that, of all makeup issues we face, the eyebrows are the most constant & disturbing, causing a major dent in having a beautiful makeup look. Also, from my previous post "Tips on Perfecting Your Eyebrows"(www.mojizzle.wordpress.com), I also got loads of comments and questions on eyebrow grooming. So, I'm going to take my time this week to teach or guide you all on how to groom your brows & choose the perfect brows for your face shape.

WHAT'S YOUR FACE SHAPE

The first stage of eyebrow grooming is to identify your face shape. This is also the first stage to creating the most beautiful look. So ladies,make sure you have no makeup on, pull your hair back and away from your face, sit in front of a mirror and start analyzing.

Do Your Makeup In 5 Minutes

For most people that go to work really early or wake up late and can't waste another 30 minutes making up, you can always do a quick fix in 5 minutes.

 
The goal of a five-minute makeup look is to look well-groomed and rested and also to create a brighter, fresher appearance as though you’ve had eight wonderful hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Does Stress Free Eating Help Prevent Acne?

Acne is one major beauty hitch lots of people battle with. It used to be a puberty bonus but now lots of old and middle aged people struggle with it.

There has been different types of remedies/beauty routines that people have recommended just to prevent and help clear these facial skin deformities but the funny thing is, we are the actual cause of acne/pimples showing up on our faces at this stage in our lives. You want to know how?...

How Real Are "Before & After" Makeup Pictures?

I've seen lots of pictures showing how people look before they apply makeup and after they do. Some look real while some don't. So I invited a friend over, made her wash off all the makeup on her face and took a picture.

New Model App Launched

For those of us who long to always look like models, Premier Model Management has launched the first ever modelling mobile phone app. The free-to-download app named "Premier Model Style" features fashion and beauty advice from top international models, photographers and industry experts.


"Models are compelling and are also relevant fashion and style opinion leaders."I have always championed this concept at Premier and wanted to develop an app that showcases model style, trends and opinions,"  explained Premier's Managing Director, Chris Owen.

The application features over 45 minutes worth of video content, including step-by-step hair and make-up tutorials, lessons in achieving the perfect model walk and a guide to future trends. It can be downloaded on itunes.

Steps To Help Your Eyelashes Grow Longer

Lots of women these days are more conscious about their eyes and doing everything possible to make them pop. One of the ways we have adapted is fixing artificial lashes also know as false lashes. What if I tell you that there's a way to groom your own lashes to growth? Oh yes.....there's a way out.


It is more practical and convenient to maintain your own natural eyelashes than to invest time and money in fake ones. Even if Nature has neglected them, you can still achieve the effect of long, curled lashes if you give them some proper care. I'm sure most of us have an eyelash brush or an old mascara wand somewhere in our makeup purses, this is the time to dig it out.

Wrangler Launches 1st Pair of Moisturising Jeans

Who would have ever thought that jeans could be included in our beauty therapy routine? Well if you must know, our fashion designers have big dreams and greater plans than we can ever imagine.

wrangler has taken a bold step in launching its 1st pair of moisturizing jeans
. The Denim Spa jeans come in three finishes; Aloe Vera, Olive Extract and Smooth Legs, which aims to prevent cellulite. The hydrating properties include natural oils and butters, such as apricot kernel oil, passion fruit oil, rosehip oil, shea butter and monoi de Tahiti (a Polynesian ingredient made using Tiare flower buds soaked in refined coconut oil)

"They definitely feel cooler than regular jeans," said Lizzie Jagger in a film to promote the style. "After a day wearing them, my legs feel great, they come out feeling more silky than usual."

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How To Cover up Vitiligo & Wrinkles

Wrinkles
Lots of us have wrinkles on our faces due to harsh facial products. so i have a few tips that can help both the young and old.

How To Cover Up Pimples

Pimples are a very common and unpleasant problem. Unfortunately, they can't be covered up totally but at least we can try. I'll outline some easy steps that can help us cover up those annoying little creatures ;)

Welcome To My Blog

Hi beautiful people, I am Mojisola. If  you have read through my profile, then I am sure you already know a little about me. This is my official blog & I am looking forward to having loads of fun sharing my views about beauty and style.