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10 Reasons Your Jewelry Looks Cheap.

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The only statement your statement necklace is making is "Look at me! I'm cheap!"  It's a little childish and you're a grown-up. Charm bracelets, animal pendants, and butterfly anything rarely look expensive. It doesn't matter  how much it costs— they're childish and no one thinks of children as having expensive jewelry. Stay away from cutesy shapes, especially in bright or pastel colors.  That means no hearts and nothing that looks like a children's toy or fantasy creature.  It's really just some random beads on a piece of string. Why spend good money on something that looks like you could have made it at home with some loose beads and a piece of string? Not to mention the fact that beaded necklaces are a very mature look, in general, and are really best avoided by twenty- and thirtysomethings. Really, you should stay away from beads altogether, but if you absolutely must have them, less is definitely more.  Stick to pieces t...

Gist zone

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TIWA SAVAGE   ATTENDS LONDON FASHION WEEK Nigerian singer and Mavin first lady,  Tiwa Savage  is currently in London, England. The mother of one arrived the country barely 24 hours ago to be part of the on-going 2016 London Fashion week and she’s got a front row seat. Some of the designers that showcased at the 3rd day of the fashion week include  M ulberry, Alexander McQueen  and others.

Gist zone

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Olajumoke hawker turned model pictured at fashion show Since her ‘miraculous’ discovery at the TY Bello and Tinie Tempah photo shoot, it has been an upward move in the life and career of former bread seller turned model Olajumoke Orisaguna. It all started a few weeks ago when Tinie Tempah visited Nigeria and ace photographer TY Bello met up with the British-Nigerian rapper for a This Day Style magazine photo shoot. It was quite a refreshing look as it was done on the streets of Lagos. Along the line, a bread-seller was caught in the mix and that began her miraculous journey into the glossy pages of magazine fame and Nigerian social circle discussions. She has gotten a new apartment and a few endorsements as a result and it is looking all promising for her following the new found fame Below, we bring you photos of her taking her catwalk lesson as well as strutting at a fashion show. She looks really made for the big stage. Jumoke’s journey so far tells the story...

Makeup Trend2

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9 Waterproof Mascaras That Won’t Budge because sometimes you just need to use waterproof mascara.  It does require a little more effort to remove (ok, sometimes  a lot   more effort), but there are times when it’s just flat out necessary.  However, it’s not only for wedding days, beach days and hanging out poolside.  For those of us with oilier skin, it can be the only option when it comes to mascara (smudged under-eyes are  not   a good look.  See Trish McEvoy’s option below).   Check out our 9 picks for waterproof mascara, including a waterproof topcoat if you’re just not willing to part with your current favorite, but still need it to stay put all day. 10 Eyeshadow Palettes To Covet Right Now So many makeup lines carry eyeshadow palettes and with so many to choose from, it can be challenging to narrow it down. Things to take into consideration?  Coordinatin...

Makeup Trends.

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Top Makeup Tips, Products and Trends for Spring  Sometimes less is more. And sometimes more is more! There are so many makeup options out there that  can seem overwhelming. Our beauty editors help you pick the best makeup for you based on your skin type, skin tone and trends you should be willing to try. 10 Matte Lipstick Shades We’re Obsessed With This Season It can be tough to swing matte lipstick.  If your lips aren’t prepped, matte lip color can look drying and chalky.  But if the conditions are right, it can look chic and modern.  Many of today’s matte formulas are light and smooth, as well as long lasting.  It also helps to look for formulas that are “luminous” or “conditioning.my round-up includes 10 matte formulas that come in vibrant colors and are highly pigmented with great color payoff.    15 Best Mascaras We Love For Spring  because even though spr...