Back with love!

Hey dolls, i know it's been forever and i feel like crap for not posting for so long. I've just been trying to figure out a lot of stuff really. Honestly, there's so much i want to do with my blog, i don't even know where to start from. I feel like my blog is a combo of all sorts and i just really need to make up my mind on the specific kind of content i want to share. I promise to keep every read as juicy, fun, interesting and enlightening as possible.
Damilola x.

Hair Update - Scalp Massages+Castor Oil+Rosemary Oil+Biotin = ?

Yes!Get on that hair journey now!

Hey dolls, so it's been a while since my last hair post. (Check out my previous hair post HERE). Yea, i'm still on my hair journey (CL/NL-BSL/MBL,WL??Amen!), still up on my regimen, currently 20 weeks post relaxer (4 more weeks to go!yay!) and i have on Senegalese twists as a protective style at the moment. Usually, when people have on protective styles such as box braids, Senegalese or kinky twists, they tend to neglect their own natural hair (and by natural i mean the hair growing out of your scalp) simply because they believe their hair is protected and so there is no point bugging it. Truth is, your hair requires the same TLC at every and any point in time. To care for my tresses under the twists, i moisturise my hair with either ORS Carrot Oil or ORS Incredibly Rich Oil Moisturising Hair Lotion and seal with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

For growth, i massage my scalp with a mixture of castor oil and rosemary oil. As we all know, scalp massages trigger the circulation of blood around your head (or your scalp??lol) hence increasing your growth rate. Also, oils such as castor oil and rosemary oil basically perform the same function of increasing hair growth so massaging those into your scalp on a regular basis is a must-add to your hair routine.

Kim Kardashian welcomes baby girl!

Photo sourced from google.

Amazing news for y'all! The reality star and one of my fave people (yes!) welcomed her baby, today June 15th at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Beverly Hills. According to TMZ the cutie is currently in an incubator as she was born 5 weeks earlier than originally planned. TMZ reports that Kanye West was present all through the ordeal. So excited, i'm feeling all Kardashian right about now. Congratulations Kim...and Kanye and i can't wait to see Kim work all that baby weight off. I know she will!!!

BILLBOARD AWARDS 2013 - TOP 5 BEST DRESSED + FULL LIST OF WINNERS.

Hey guys, below are my top five red carpet rockers from the billboard awards which went down over the weekend (19th May to be precise). Enjoy!

Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift

Jlo

Miley Cyrus

Nicki Minaj

Catch the full list of winners after the break.

Friday five ~ Ways to have a fun friday night-in or out.

*Get your girls (or guys) together, order pizza, pop some bottles and have a movie, sit-com or The Voice marathon. Also spend time discussing your week, plans for the upcoming week and just literally spill out all that gist that you've been piling up since Monday that was too good to be sent via bbm or iChat.

*Have a couple's night in. Have a romantic dinner. Spice things up with some candles, Ed Sheeran (wink wink) and roses (maybe). Make up for all the lost minutes of TLC and just appreciate the moment you have together. End the night with a rom-com. I recommend Love and other drugs, The Proposal, Think like a man or Friends with Benefits. These flicks are sure to crack you up as well as set the mood right.

Hot Couple Alert ~ Chanel Iman and Asap Rocky.

The duo confirmed their relationship after the supermodel posted a pic of them with the caption "thug love".

obsessED with ED!!!

Ed

Is it me or is Ed Sheeran just extraordinarily adorable. I've been in my Ed phase for months now and i can't seem to get enough of the lad. Usually, i'd go through a certain music phase for a couple weeks, get sick of the voice and toodles it is, but ED!!!. From lego house to give me love to drunk to kiss me to every other fab tune of his, i can't decide my fave. When i'm happy, Ed. Sad, Ed. Twisted, Ed. Ed in my opinion (and that of everybody else) is one of the best singers/lyricists of our time. Is lyrics are just so relatable and heart-warming. Thanks for doing what you do Ed, love you to the moon and back and back again.

STYLE ALERT - BURGUNDY PANTS.

Burgundy, i must say is one of the best shades on denim. It gives pants a very versatile yet fun and classy appeal. They look good on virtually every skin tone and can be rocked day and night, casually and formally as burgundy is neither too flashy nor too dull. Grab a pair or two as this is a must-have for your wardrobe this season. I have a pair and i'm off to get me another as i just can't get enough!

Ashley Madekwe

GSA INSPIRATION - YOU ARE YOU, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.(VIDEO)

This amazing video was made as part of Dove's beauty campaign series. This one in particular really caught my attention as it sent a really beautiful message. We all need to realise that we are beautiful irrespective of whatever flaws we may have. Forget about the media's version of beauty, forget about what others consider beautiful, you are your own version of beauty. The minute you realise this, everyone around you is going to see the light and they are going to notice how strongly you believe in yourself. The key to getting others to believe in you is believing in yourself. Beauty has so many shades and you (yes,you reading) are one of the many shades of beauty. Dove says "you are more beautiful than you think" and it couldn't be any truer. Awesome job Dove. Enjoy!

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries officially done!

The two got married back in August 2011 and called off the wedding after 72 days. Apparently, Kris demanded $7 million dollars from Kim as divorce settlement but ended up getting nothing after the court hearing today. According to USMag , when asked if irreconcilable differences led to the breakdown of the marriage, Kim responded yes. I bet words can't express Kim's joy at the moment. Now she can be a happy, "unmarried" mama to be!

GSA INSPIRATION - HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

I came across this truly inspiring video which a friend shared on Facebook. I don't know why i decided to watch the video but i did anyway. I normally would have ignored such but i'm glad i watched this one. It really inspired, motivated and literally woke me up. It's true, we all want to be successful but how bad do we want it. Are you ready to defy all odds, stay up for 72 hours straight and ditch meals just to be successful? Do you want it that bad? Think about it. Time waits for no man, cliche but very true. If you want to get there, get to work now. Get up, get out and make things happen for you. It is possible, don't let no one tell you that it isn't. Are you homeless now? With hard-work and determination you can own estates some day. Nothing is impossible.

LOL, TOO FUNNY...ENJOY!

Mum catches son having sex in her house. (Prank).

My hair journey.

So i embarked on my hair journey back in February this year. My hair used to be really pretty, full and long until the hair experiments set in. Hair glue was the death of my hair. A friend convinced me to big chop in 2011 but even after that i paid little to no attention to my hair.  I'm currently at mid NL (Neck length) and my hair goal by my next relaxer is SL (Shoulder length). I had my last touch up in January and i intend stretching my relaxer for 6 months so that makes me 15 weeks post relaxer at the moment. So far I've been good with my hair care regimen, religiously shampooing, conditioning, deep conditioning, moisturizing and sealing on a daily/weekly basis. I've seen tremendous improvement in my hair especially in the fullness and thickness. With length, i can't really say how much because when you're stretching your relaxer, you sometimes experience shrinkage. But yea, my new growth is mega thick, so that means it's growing. I probably won't be able to really see how far my hair has grown until my next relaxer. I've been protective styling with weaves and box braids. If it's not weaves or box braids, it's a bun!. My maaaaain hair goal is to have MBL ( mid back length) hair that's thick, full, silky, healthy, glossy and just beautiful in general. Stretching relaxers isn't all fun i gotta say. The only thing i find exciting about stretching my relaxer is the pretty picture at the end of the tunnel and the fact that i'm saving my hair from excessive chemical damage. Aside from that, nothing else. There are loads of setbacks you'd come across whilst stretching. For me, my major setback is my inability to blend in my hair with weaves(straight ones especially). For someone who's stretching and has decided to lay off heat for sometime, that's one hell of a puddle to leap over. Also, the pain you experience when parting your new growth can sometimes lead you to tears. I'm not even kidding. I got box braids about a week ago and the pain i experienced whilst they (i had my hair braided by about 4 people so you can imagine) were parting my hair was out of this world. All in all, i'm happy i made the commitment to get my hair back on the right track and i'd definitely keep you guys updated on my hair journey.

Psquare's Paul Okoye and Girlfriend welcome baby girl!

Paul Okoye and his girlfriend, Anita welcomed their son, Andre Okoye into the world earlier today in Atlanta, USA. What a cutie!

Style Crush ~ Folake Kuye Huntoon.

Folake Kuye Huntoon is an American based Nigerian stylist. Her timeless beauty and amazing sense of style would get you drooling. She's a pro at combining colors and unique pieces to create that effortlessly chic yet, classy look. If i was given the opportunity to raid anyone's closet, hers would probably pop up first. Folake is the brain behind Stylepantry.com where she dishes on everything fashion.

Photo credit - Pinterest <Stylepantry>.

MY 2013 WISHLIST...YES, I'M A DREAMER!!! (PART 1)

We all have our endless list of wants. Some necessary, some...not so much. Some items on my list might be a bit far-fetched but yes hunie, i believe in miracles. Take a peek!

Kia Cerato 2013

Celine

Vacay in Thailand

Fab ways to always look chic and pretty.

Looking cute and pretty at all times isn't just about sending out the right impression(thats key tho), what's more important is making you feel good about yourself. These pointers would help you stay glam at all times.

1.Skincare - The first step to achieving this all time fine look is to keep your skin looking beautiful by giving it all the TLC it needs. A good skin care routine should include exfoliation, cleansing ,toning and moisturizing(with SPF). Sticking to this routine would not only keep your skin glowy and beautiful, but would also give you that uber youthful look that would stick with you forever if you religiously follow up. Below is a video by one of my fave youtube gurus Patricia Bright(britpopprincess) on her skin care routine.

2. Make-up - A flawless face is key to looking good irrespective of what you have on. A well groomed face, for me, is one of the best accessories you can don. Well groomed eyebrows and well applied make-up can never do you wrong. Here is a another video by Patricia Bright(britpopprincess). It's an easy breezy everyday make-up tutorial.

3. Always wear what you feel comfortable and confident in. Remember to keep it spicy from H2T. It's ok to follow trends but not blindly. You should bear in mind that not everything will look good on you so whilst selecting, put into consideration your body shape, complexion and even your height. Also, when accessorizing, it's always cute to keep it classy and minimal. Below are outfit ideas for different body shapes.

If you're petite like Marcy Dolapo Oni,this would work for you too.

4. Your shoe game should always be right as the right pair of shoes can make any look work. Neat shoes are a must. Avoid worn out or dusty shoes. 

Remember, the most important element in projecting beauty and class is confidence. If you're confident in your own skin then you'd be able to pull any look off.

Kim Kardashian bares her baby bump.

Kim posted these pics of her growing baby bump on her instagram page over the weekend. I hope they let her be and just give her a breather now that she's let it out. It's real people, no surrogate, no fake bump!!!

YOUR DAILY MANTRA!

As humans, it's normal for us to doubt ourselves at one point or the other. These doubts may be as a result of what we might have been told by certain people in our lives, what we think others think about us or just basically what we think of ourselves. Truth is,we're all beautiful creations of God, made in his own image and likeness (cliche but sooooo true). If God is a God of perfection, then he obviously made you as best as can be. Below are some mantras you should repeat daily. These mantras would serve as constant reminders of the fact that you are beautiful and deserve to love and be loved.

-I am beautiful.
-I deserve the best.
-I'm immensely blessed.
-I'm lucky to have my family and friends.
-I love my life and i'm lucky to be me.
-There's only one me and i'd try to make me the best me i can be me.
-I'm surrounded by positivity,negativity doesn't exist to me.
-I deserve to be happy, loved and cared for.
-I can completely achieve whatever i set my mind on to do.
-I'm a work in progress and a success.

I personally believe in the power of mantra. They work for me and have really helped me in connecting with myself, and keeping me in sync.

*A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of "creating transformation"(wikipedia).