I'm terribly loving my new swatch techniques so much so that I 're-did' the swatches from Kayge Lipsticks which has been in my drafts for a while. I figure doing these swatches will require dedicating some time as I have to work a full face makeup to rock them.

So my birthday was a few days ago and even though I knew I was going to be out of town on a work trip, I still decided to have my birthday shoot, you know as a reminder of I don't know, something. I got my friend and ace photographer Lemmy of Lemmy Vedutti Studios to help with professional pictures, but I got pictures first before the shoot. Check out pictures from the shoot here.

I also decided to review the Too Faced Cat Eyes palette on myself (I've used it on clients). I was going for a pinup inspired look; without the red lip and a little darker with the eyes. I'm totally in love the palette, check out my review here.

Hope you had a fulfilling week? I'm finally back home after the northern wedding I told you about last week. It was an amazing success and I just glad to be back in my familiar surroundings...home sweet home.

I created this look a couple of days back and I don't know what inspired the name, but it just popped when I was writing this post.I love smokey eyes!!! It's never wrong!!! unless of course you're only of those chics that just take a blob of eyeshadow smear it on your upper and lower lids and then apply some maroon lipstick...well, apologies---that's just wrong. If done right, smokey eyes could make you absolutely stunning!!!

Hola Bellas,

Hope you are having and amazing week so far, the weekend is almost here so hang in there for a couple more hours!!!

A couple of posts back, when I got the Fashion Fair capsule, I promised to replicate the look on the cover using the items in the pack. If you missed the post, click here. I finally got around to doing the look as promised and I also added my own twist.

How are you doing and how has your week been? I honestly cannot remember details of my weekend, all I remember is the pain in my back and legs--I loved every moment of it though!!!

So last weekend, I got sample products of Pibona cosmetics which I hear has been making waves in Lagos and I must say I'm impressed.

How are you doing?? I'm having one of those days when my fingers and my mind are in sync--hence, I'm doing multiple posts(lol).

Hope you had a love filled Valentines day?? Mine was busy!!! I had a photoshoot, bridal makeover and a dinner for the same day--talk about booked solid!!! The photoshoot started at about 8am took longer then I anticipated, thus my plans for the day went haywire!!!

Every valentine's day my Church celebrates her anniversary with a dinner and so whether or not I have date planned with (any) boo--I always have plans for the day. This year was no different as we decked up ready to celebrate. It was particularly weird for me since I've not celebrated valentines day as a single gal in about 3 or 4 years (did I hear you say OMG!!!).  For a look at Valentine 2012 look, click here.

I wore a plush purple dress and had to have amazing makeup to go with the look and of course---my new eyes!!!

How are you doing today??? Hope you're doing great and looking forward to an amazing week!!!

A few weeks ago, I had a shoot for an upcoming designer based in Lagos. A friend cum model Banke hooked me up with this gig and I didn't mind the pay cos I was working with a photographer I had be looking forward to working with, drum roll please....Rain Vendutti !!!

Beela Bharbs is a clothing line owned by vivacious fashionista Bisola Babalola. Her collection features ready-to-wear pieces with amazing concepts and colors. Personally,  I love her creativity and style and I'm looking forward to owning and wearing one of her pieces pretty soon!!! Let the pictures do the talking....

Hey Bellas,

As follow up to my NOTW-Teal me Pink I had this look on for the Runway Show recently. Though I was backstage, I had every right to look as gorgeous as I looked. I was aiming for a look with red lips(ruby woo style), but I got carried away by my nail polish, hence I couldn't wear my earrings.

Do notice that most of these pictures were taken in a car en route the venue of the show--but I do take good pictures hence no blurry ones!!!

I had this look together in 10mins....if I can do that, anyone can. Enough talk, enjoy the look and find below list of the products I used...

Abuja sun---cool geh

Hey Bellas,

How are you doing today, I hope so far you've been having a wonderful week. My week has been wonderful and I pray it stays so for the rest of the week.

Today I had a photoshoot the the most amazing ladies I've met so far in the city of Abuja and just couldn't wait to  do a post about it. The shoot was for an amazing lady called Jameela Audu of Rabesque Designs who makes and sells the most amazing arabian/indian wears (Jalabia) I've ever seen.

So my friend Desola calls me and hooks me up with Jameela for a photoshoot for her new collection of amazing(I know I say that a lot) dresses. Desola is someone I find it hard to say NO to, so despite the short notice and the fact that she's been talking non-stop about amazing fab Dolapo the MUA. The shoot was slated for 12:30pm and the look was the classic smokey eye paired with both nude (first look) and pin-up red lips(second look).

I had an amazing time working with the models as they made makeup so easy and they didn't have any fuss around them. Also had the opportunity to work with the second female photographer I've ever been in contact with, Saude Sani of Memoirre Visuelle Studios. The venue was Greenland Park, Maitama Sule Street, Asokoro, the atmosphere was cool and the company was awesome.

Now, let the pictures speak!!!

CEO Rabesque Designs--Jameela Audu

Model-Maureen

First Look--Nude Lips

Model--Aisha

Second Look--Pin-up Red Lips

Model--Osayi

Osayi rocking the second look

Lovely Ladies---Tope, Jameela and Desola

My home girl--Desola

Getting ready for brunch

Elegante

Looking graceful in simple Arabian couture

Blue et Yellow

Purple et Blue

Golf much??

"We run the golf course

Monstrous Osayi

Close up

Ready, Set, Pose....and Snap!!!

Sleepy poser

Osayi feeling fly

Eyes Wide Shut!!

"Loving my dress"

Ladies at lunch

Arabian Couture

This has to be one of my longest posts ever!! I'm going to do post of an interview with Jameela which I will schedule very soon and of course put up more pictures of her amazing Arabian Couture.
Till then,,

Muchos love,