Its that time of the year again, when the Beauty Africa Exhibition rolls up on us. Even though this is the 2nd installment of this event---I'm personally intrigued that the organizers have managed to keep the same dates they used last year.

The makeup fair is here again!!! And its live in the city of Lagos. For those of you who are not familiar with The Makeup Fair Series; it's the most successful event (or series of events) that has brought together makeup and beauty lovers together under one roof. The series has successfully been established in at least 5 cities with Lagos, Abuja and Owerri topping the charts and more cities in the very near future.

I know what you are thinking?? Its not even December yet and already I'm talking about the Christmas mingle yeah? I'm kinda late on this post, as all things have already been planned for this event.

I did promise I'll be more frequent with post--blame it on the amazing internet!!! I know its really not an excuse, but fast internet just makes me wanna sleep at my desk. I've had an amazing week so far and thank you for all the comments, I do love to hear from you guys...always brightens my day and makes me think that I'm doing something relevant in the society ( I just heard my sister snicker, wherever she is).

There's a lot going on the beauty industry and as beauty lover, I have taken it upon myself to always keep you posted on relevant things in the industry. Today's post features and event I was privileged to know about a couple of months back by my mentor Mrs Khuraira Musa. Its the Beauty Africa Exhibition organized by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions. Informa has already hosted successful events in the Beauty Industry with recognized shows such as Beyond Beauty, The Bride Show, and China Beauty; and they are finally bringing and event to Nigeria.

Hope you've been having a splendid week so far?? Mine has been a piece of red velvet cake---trying to ease back into writing and sorting out the hundreds of pictures to go along with my reviews coming up soon. Thanks for being patient, posts coming up shortly!!!

Hope you're having a great day so far?? I'm glad its the close of work, I can't wait to get home and kick off my shoes....aarrrgggghhhh...pure bliss.

Hope you had an amazing weekend and awesome week so far?? Happy New Month (I'm just a day late!!!). I know I've been gone for far too long, but you won't believe its Lagos fever that had me away. A big kudos to all Lagosians I know, y'all can stress for Asia!!!!!

How have you been?? Hope your last week was wonderful?? I must apologize for not even attempting one post!!! I got back fro the Port Harcourt Makeup Fair and the whole week was a whirlwind of activities, I started planning a trip to Lagos (where I am now). Well, this week is looking to be busier but I promise to post up everything I have planned.

For the first time ever across Sub-Saharan Africa, there will be a mighty gathering of the makeup industry’s most creative, dynamic, talented and passionate makeup enthusiasts/professionals under one roof; holding for the first time in Nigeria on the 30th of April 2014 at the prestigious ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki

Happy New month!!! Seems to me like this year is really flying.

Hope you had an amazing weekend, mine was so hectic...I took this morning off to get my creative juices flowing. I'm glad I did because I feel so rested.

During the last week, I was in Lagos for a few days and in the true spirit of being me, I bought some makeup products I didn't plan to buy--these products called out to me.

Hope you are had a wonderful weekend and looking to have a stress-free week!!! I'm taking time to pace myself this week.

The Makeup Fair Series is coming to Lagos for the second time!!! If you missed the post on the first Lagos Makeup Fair, click here. 

First off, if you love all things beauty and makeup, you don't want to miss any of The Makeup Fair series especially if its in Lagos!!! Imagine tens of beauty and makeup brands with thousands of products----hmmmm I can almost taste the lipsticks!!! You really don't wanna miss this!!!

In my last post on my May Haul, I mentioned I got some items to review courtesy makeup artist Tara Adesemowo of Taries World who is the official franchise owner of StudioMakeup and Prestige Cosmetics in Nigeria. If you missed the post on my may haul, click here.

Both brands are owned by the same parent company, whose relationship is similar to that of Jordana and Milani Cosmetics. StudioMakeup is a higher end product than Prestige Cosmetics, please don't get confused by my words, the products are not duplicates, they are totally different!!! They also consist of full range makeup products--Foundations, Powders, Eyeshadows, Primers, Lipsticks, Lipglosses e.t.c

I'm back with another store review, this time with a store that is relatively new in the city of Lagos, although a prior branch exists in Port Harcourt--I introduce to you Gifty's Daughter Beauty Store (GDBs).

Holla Bellas,

How have you been?? It's been a while since my last post, words can't describe how much I missed keeping you updated--I know its just being a couple of days--but it feels like forever!!!

I've been helluva busy these past couple of days and here are just a few pictures (in no particular order) of what I've been up to.

Hola Bellas,

How are you doing?? Hope you're having a great week!!!! Mine has been awesome!!! Almost forgot that's its valentines week, been so caught up with work...I'm looking forward to doing my first 2013 FOTD on the 14th--I hope that I don't get swamped!!!

So its no longer news that makeup giant MAC cosmetics has finally opened in our own Lagos, Nigeria. Personally, I'm excited cos it will put an end to "I bought it from MAC shop UK/US/Dubai/Slovenia" I ever so often hear from some ladies---now you can just say "I bought in Ikeja"!!!

Hola Bellas,

How are you doing?? Hope y'all have been awesome!!! And hope you also had a great weekend, mine was a blur...passed by before I could even catch my breath!!!

I've been helluva busy for the past couple of weeks. I was in Lagos for a couple of days and I have so much share with you, but first today's post.

I'm a sucker for all things beauty, I shop at every whim and  never seem to get enough beauty products. During my last trip to Lagos I exchanged my ATM card for my camera and decided to do a review of some stores where I seem to find most beauty products I "want". Hence, its with great pleasure that I present my very first store review!!!!

Poise is located in the heart of Ikeja City Mall. Poise retails makeup products, skin care products, hair products, perfumes and body mists.

Enjoy the pictures....

Hola Bellas,

How are you doing?? Hope you are having a great day.

This post is partially not makeup related; this photoshoot was one of the fun things I did when I got to Lagos. It a fun day out with my siblings, got stuck in traffic though, but being with them made it bearable. 

My sisters Yinka and Jade have had makeovers done by me in the past, but this has to be their first major meet with Bellezza.

Enough talk...meet my siblings

Hey Bellas,

How are you doing??? Hope your week has been awesome??!! Mine has been just peachy!!

Over time, some you you lovely ladies in Lagos, Nigeria have requested for professional/personal makeup training in Lagos. Here's an opportunity to be part of it, as I'll be in Lagos for my graduation this July. I'll be having intensive makeup training classes in Lagos.

The classes will commence on 30th July 2012, and includes 2 weeks and 3 week classes. Areas to be covered include:

To register for the training simply call 08098001286 or email training@bellezzamakeupstudio.com or you Click Here to fill a form. First 5 people to register get a free professional makeup brushset.

Please note that there are limited slots available for this training...so register now!!!

Hope to meet some of you when i'm in Lagos,

Muchos Love,