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ShoMya

It’s no secret that my knowledge on makeup is in the negatives and so when Elaine first told me about the beauty company she founded, ShoMya, I was nothing short of interested. Judging from the flawless makeup she had on that day, I knew I had to get to one of her sessions.

Three months on and I found myself seated in one of her classes, gaining first class tips on the do’s and don’ts of make-up. We were talked through everything from basic eyebrow shaping to the more complex art of contouring. Elaine even displayed the effortless transition from daytime chic to night time goddess awing us all with the beautiful transformation.

The session was very much interactive giving us the opportunity to ask every and anything and I’m sure everyone agrees that by the end of the session we left feeling like we got much more than our money’s worth. Here’s what she shared with me:

1.) Tell us a bit about ShoMya and what it represents.

ShoMya is an international, beauty and cosmetics company that offers professional makeup services to a diverse client base.

Our services cut across different sectors including Beauty, Fashion, TV, Weddings and other special events. We also offer a makeup-shopping service which means we will go to shopping for all your makeup products while you relax at home OR we will go with you and ensure that only the makeup best suited for you is purchased.

Our work has been featured in prominent International magazines such as PRIDE, BLACKHAIR, FAB, and ESSENCE Magazine amongst several others.

At ShoMya, we appreciate that every woman is unique, with distinctive makeup preferences. We don’t believe that one size fits all and so we strive to meet the individual needs of each client.

2.) How would you describe your signature look?

My own signature look will be well-defined eyes paired with nude lips or a red pout! I love my black eyeliner and always draw my liner very close to my lash line and water line. Typically, I’ll keep my lips nude but I’m quickly developing this love for very deep red lips.

When I work on other people, you can tell they’ve had the ShoMya experience from their contoured cheekbones and popping eyes. I think that’s our signature look.

3.) What is it about make up that you find so empowering?

Everything! Have you ever noticed the difference in a woman’s behaviour with and without her makeup on? With makeup, we feel beautiful on the outside and that quickly impacts on how we carry ourselves! It’s similar to the difference in a woman walking in flat shoes and a woman walking in heels – One stands tall above the other.

I love to see women walk with confidence, not arrogance. And if makeup helps you forget about all your physical imperfections for just a period of time, then slap it on I say…

4.) If you had to pick the ultimate makeup essential, what would it be?

One??? I have to pick one? I’ll say foundation then. If your skin looks clear, you can surely get by without everything else. Look at it this way, if you walk around with an amazing smoky eye but your skin looks bad, you still won’t feel fabulous! But if your skin looks great and you pop on a hot pair of shades to hide the fact that you have no eye makeup on, you’ll feel like a diva!

5.) Chalk and cheese are about as far apart as……. (two makeup items that shouldn’t be mixed)

Hmm, that’s a tricky one. It’s not 2 makeup items but please don’t let your lips mix with BLACK liner unless you’re on some creative photo shoot. Outlining your lips with black pencil on any ‘normal’ day is NOT okay!

Below are pictures from the ShoMya makeup class on Sunday

Thanks a lot for your time Elaine, and all the best with ShoMya.
For more details, visit the ShoMya website: http://www.shomya.com/

xXx

Ps: The pictures marked with Bonita Valli are obviously mine, but Elaine was kind enough to send me some more for the blog.

The Hacking Scandal: “Modern Day Mona Lisa”

I leave the house for a couple of hours only to check my Twitter account and find that somehow, a post has been uploaded on my blog. I guess such are the consequences of leaving my account open on Taiwo’s netbook (‘Kiko’). She’s cleverly named the post “The Hacking Scandal” and ironically named Wura “Modern Day Mona Lisa” Lol. I have to admit, the post is hilarious, for this reason I’ll be leaving it up. Here’s the one-liner she’s left in reminder:

“One reason you should always log out!!! :)”

Wura’s signature pose… Lol

Top:H&M

Bag: Primark

Nail Polish: Rimmel (mine)

Ring: Topshop (mine)

Shorts: Gap culottes turned up

Sandals: Asos

Alice band: Topshop

xXx

Ps: The 1st picture has a different “Bonita Valli” embossed on it as I was experimenting on photoshop; however 24hrs on I’ve forgotten how I did it, so I’ve had to find an alternative which I will be experimenting with in my next few posts.

PPs: I went for a makeup class and can’t wait to upload the pictures, it was fun, fun FUN 🙂 You’ll love it!

Spanish or Italian… it’s still Vogue

As you already know, I spent last weekend in Costa Brava and upon departure, I decided it would only make sense to buy a fashion magazine.

I decided on the typical Vogue however, upon arrival at the stand, I was torn between the Spanish and Italian versions. I must admit, such trivial issues form the basis of my daily dilemmas and for this reason I have been tagged ‘melodramatic’…. Lol.

Once I was sure I’d invested too much thought in this predicament, I was convinced (by Teju and Tele) to purchase the more stylish, more chic, Italian Vogue. Here are pictures of a few of the pages I’ve spent my time drooling over….

Front Cover(s)

These Chanel pieces are ingenious. I love accessories and these totally do it for me, not to mention the rich material.

Chanel is so elegant it’s ridiculous!

My style has always been somewhat preppy and I could totally see myself in this Antonio Croce outfit.

The ‘Valli’ in ‘Bonita Valli’ is no coincidence. It’s from the Italian label ‘Giambattista Valli’ and I’m sure you can agree that the craftsmanship of this label is insanely clever…. I’m obsessed!

Until next time…

xXx

Costa Brava: Orange Blazer

I spent last weekend getting drunk on sunshine and high on the wild atmosphere of the coastal region of Costa Brava. Everyone was so friendly and the weather was simply beautiful, I didn’t want to leave.

Dinner on Thursday night was spent at a restaurant called ‘Latino’ and at the sight of my orange blazer teamed with leather shorts, the waitress asked if I was a fashion blogger. I was so pleased that my dress sense gave away a bit of my personality and that was the moment I decided I’d upload a blog on this outfit. So shout out to the waitress at Latino, the reason behind this post.

xXx

Ps: Spanish Vocabulary:

¿Cómo estás?: How are you
Sí: Yes
la cuenta: The bill
¡Gracias! (pronounced Grathias): Thank you
Está bien: That’s fine
PPs: Now I can’t wait to blog about my Italian Vogue from Spain. Lol.

The Final Graduation

Last week was Wura’s graduation and seeing as she’s the youngest (and yet the tallest) of the bunch, it was definitely one of the proudest, most memorable family ceremonies.

Seeing as everyone was kind enough to avoid black for my ceremony, I decided on a cobalt blue skirt and an off-white polyester blouse, accessorized with a pair of my Mum’s shoes( as well as her clutch) and Laitan’s copacabana nail polish by nails inc. No matter how hard I tried though, I couldn’t outshine Wura in her cap and gown….. she looked simply beautiful.

xXx

Ps:It was such a special occassion, that Rosie (my scarf) made a comeback. If you follow my other blog on TaDeRa, you’ll know what I’m on about.

PPs: Just got back from Costa Brava and I can’t wait to upload a blog about my favourite new blazer 🙂

There’s Something About…… Gucci?

Gucci has never quite been my cup of tea but there’s something about this watch that screams class. The single gold bangle that cuffs the wrist along with the crisp white dial is a reminder of the refinement that accompanies simplicity. Like that’s not enough to draw your attention, there are the interchangeable faces that are just the right amount and just the perfect colours to go with almost anything in your wardrobe….. sigh.

I first set my eyes on this beauty about 21years ago when my mum got them however, this year, I have reserved my spot 1st in line to inherit it when my Mum has decided their time together is up. I can’t wait!

xXx