The Big Question: What Do I Really Want Out Of Life?

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Life is a journey with no definite routes or destinations. It is more about what you want to make of it, the paths you create and the destination you desire to arrive at. Thus, the question is not what your definition of life is but rather, what do you really want out of life?

Stylespiration: The Limited 'Scandal' Collection

 

We all love the series Scandal with Kerry Washington as the lead actress. We all can't wait for the new episodes to roll out.

However, we all know how fashionable the lead gladiator, Olivia Pope is. Inspired by that sense of style and fashion, Kerry Washington who plays "Olivia Pope", "Scandal" costume designer Lyn Paolo, and the head of design for "The Limited" Elliot Staples have created a new fashion line inspired by the show. Check out the new collection...

Mag Corner: My Favourite Reads In The Latest Edition of Genevieve Magazine

Finally, it is here- the combined edition of Genevieve Magazine. This is for September and October as the company gets ready to host the Pink Ball on the 18th of October, 2014. I have taken a look at the articles in it and here is what I found interesting:

Review Friday: Sofy Ultra-thin Non-Woven Pads

Sometimes, trying something new gives you a different perspective to life and having choices is a good thing especially in the market. It keeps the brands at alert and boosts healthy competition so that brands do not slack in giving their consumers the best.

Stylespiration: Office Outfits

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Sometimes, I try to get out of my little world here and let you see what others have got to say.

Today on stylespiration, we took a visit to the Natures Gentle Touch blog and they had a post on 'Getting The Office Outfit Right' and here is what they have to say;

Top 3 Friday: Salons

I have come to discover some of the best salons in Lagos, Nigeria in my many years of making my hair. I have used quite a number and sometimes, relocation makes me drop some of them. However, I have come to stick to this three for some time now as they cater for my hair needs in different ways.

Stylespiration: The Winning Looks

At the just concluded Aquafina Elite Model Look 2014, Mayowa Nicholas and Victor Ndigwe emerged winners. Well, I couldn't attend because I got only 1 IV from a colleague but I wanted another for my +1 *wink*. Anyway, I found these pictures on BellaNaija and I will be using it to discuss the styles of the winners.

Out of 6 people that I asked, 3 people seemed to prefer this look. It is a nice fabric and the ankara playsuit concept is one that I am loving. I like when I can use the local fabric to achieve designs popularly sewn with western materials. Personally, I would wear this on a Saturday when I am heading to the mall to see a movie or to the beach or to visit a friend down the road. However, I would prefer mine to have a longer length so that I am very comfortable strutting the streets.

Inspiring Personality: How Far Are You Willing To Go

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Life isn't a bed of roses, contrary to what many of us may have grown up to believe. All that media stunt you watch on TV and the numerous fairy tale movies that have got you brainwashed are nothing but fiction. The reality of life is, we are faced with a number of hurdles, no matter how capable we may be. It will interest you to know that even those whom we stay afar and admire also have some pressing issues to address that may even threaten their very existence. But in the face of all this, how far are you willing to go?

Stylespiration: Wedding Reception Dress

Over the weekend was the premiere of the movie, Being Mrs. Elliot and of the many guests that attended the event, the host, Omoni Eboli was looking extraordinarily beautiful form her hair to her makeup down to the dress.