I’ve been thinking about coconuts recently. Why would I be thinking of the tropical fruits that have you picturing laying on a beach somewhere sipping on a cocktail from a coconut shell? Could I be planning a vacation to some island? Not exactly although who wouldn’t think of a vacation with this Nairobi weather. I’m […]
The cosmetics industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Women spend large amounts of money on beauty products every year. If you look into a drawer of a makeup enthusiast, the amount spent on the makeup in there is probably enough to buy a small piece of land somewhere. The sad […]
Have you ever wondered how Koreans manage to maintain clear, flawless and young skin? Well, I have, a couple of times leading me to dig into it. Koreans value beauty and have followed through by coming up with techniques and products to maintain their beauty. Bless their souls because now we have the secrets to […]
Finally, the weather has started to turn and spring is almost upon us. Every year, beauty brands and renowned fashion houses alike take inspiration from the colourful brightness that this change in seasons brings: makeup and fashion trends shift to lighter styles and feature more vibrant colours. Below are some of the top makeup and […]
I am all for women adorning themselves in makeup. Makeup is a form of expression. Just like fashion, it communicates a person’s personality and preferences. In today’s world, applying makeup has become an art. People have made budding careers from mastering this art. A talented hand is the difference between great makeup and flawless makeup. […]
The versatility of Coconut oil is amazing! Coconut oil is extracted from the kernel (the white part) of the mature coconut. It has been used for centuries by various communities around the world where the coconut palm is found. It has very many uses and can be used in almost every facet of your life. […]
When it comes to the most playful and experimental industry, fashion and beauty take the cake. Fashionistas tend to be avant-garde and bold and most of the time we love them for it. They do, of course, come up with great hacks that make our life easier. Like using milk of magnesia as a primer […]
Not too long ago, the principal of Friends School Kaimosi made headlines after she banned her female staff members from wearing lipstick and other make-up. According to her memo, wearing lipstick was a bad example to the students in the school and by banning its use, the students would be more disciplined and the teachers […]
There are some products which will always be flying off the shelves no matter how highly priced they keep getting. Beauty products fall into this category. In light of the National Budget read yesterday, Kenyans will now have to spend more on cosmetics and beauty products due to the 10% excise duty charge levied upon […]
The ‘Infinite Style’ event: Look the part! Feel the part! Nothing says elegance than a woman who knows that she is beautiful and she can even be more beautiful. It’s simply a matter of appreciating yourself and growing your confidence. Confidence makes a woman unbeatable and very sexy and we all know a confident woman […]
If you know me you would know that I am passionate about anything to do with going against society’s given concept of beauty which is not compatible with every person who wants to feel beautiful. I think more and more people are realizing this now days. Among the many social media campaigns such as #unfairandlovely […]
Last weekend I had the privilege of attending the FAFA neighborhood market at Juniper’s kitchen in Westlands. I got to meet a lady who was selling organic skin care products and everything about it got me intrigued. She explained to me how she personally made the products ranging from body lotions to facial scrubs and […]
Whether it’s by plane, road or train, it is important to take extra care of your skin as you travel. While travelling, your skin becomes dehydrated and sometimes even a bit dull due to the changes in climate, dietary changes and water retention especially due to pressurized airline cabins in airplanes. This means your skin […]
A glass of milk a day will keep all the doctors at bay, okay maybe that is not exactly how the saying goes but close enough. When we were young drinking milk was encouraged, then we got older and all this theories started floating around about the negative impact of milk and how it would […]
In this day and age it is almost impossible to imagine that you can survive as a woman without make-up as a co-existing partner. Though the fact of the matter is that one hundred years ago our ancestors had no idea what make up was. Were they still found attractive? They must have been otherwise […]