Pore Perfecting -100% Natural. Hello loves, I happen to have used something worth sharing with you guys. It’s Dickison’s original witch hazel pore perfecting toner. You know, skincare fever is upon us, and boy… are we heating up. All over Instagram explore page and twitter thread are envy worthy photos of ‘mirror skin’. Right underneath these type of photos lays common question like…”What is your skincare regimen/ what products do you use?” Now, I haven’t quite gotten to the ‘mirror skin’ status. Lol! Nonetheless, I promise you that this toner is a game-changer, below are few reasons why and h ..read more

Joanah Shares Her Story On How She Learned To Not Shrink Herself In A Foreign Country Hey guys, I’m Joanah. I am that girl from Nigeria, who believes in social justice, feminism, human rights, diversity and I believe every human regardless of their gender, should be treated equally. I’m always asked how I got to adapt to living abroad, and honestly, I don’t know how to explain this but say I accepted the differences and I worked harder in difficult times. In Nigeria French is not our official language. We speak English and our different local languages/dialects. When I first moved to Paris at ..read more

For many of us, our earliest introduction to female friendship began with the female members of our immediate family. In my own case, it was my mother and older sister. Some people still have the same friends from childhood (lucky ones!). However, for a good number of us, Iconic movies and TV shows like Waiting to Exhale, Sex and the City, and more recently, Insecure, constitute the friends and friendship bible we wish we have/had. These shows have helped us shape our ideas and understanding of the power of female friendships. Simply by portraying strong bonds and solidarity between the female ..read more

Postinor 2 if used too frequently than required messes up a woman’s hormonal levels. Which in turn leads to inconsistent menstrual circle. The post A Young Woman’s Personal Experience With Emergency PillS (Postinor 2). appeared first on Benny Makachi ..read more

A vision board is one thing I didn’t realize I needed until I created one. Before creating my first vision board, I rolled my eyes at those who swore by it. It is just a piece of cardboard with photos and words glued on it, I thought to myself. However, a vision board is more than just aesthetically pleasing paperwork; it is a physical display and representation of your life dreams and vision. A vision board to me is a powerful tool that helps keep the focus on my goals. It enables me mentally, to visualize, pursue and achieve the desired result. This tool has taught me how to picture my futur ..read more

Is there an interconnectedness between living boldly and being authentic? I ask myself this question a lot recently. Mainly because of how often I process personal thoughts about moments that have turned full circle for me as a young woman. The post The Beauty Of Being Authentic, Living Boldly As Women And Amplifying Our Voices. appeared first on Benny Makachi ..read more

what is self-care?   Hey loves, ever asked yourself the meaning of Self-care? Well…To me, Self-care is a free-willed and purposeful exertion by one to recognize and support one’s self and the things that enhance the prosperity of one’s mind, body, and soul. It is a persistent, mindful routine with regards to love and generosity to self. If you live in the present world, happen to be a millennial, or surf the web a lot then you’re most likely not an outsider to “Self-Care”. We carry on with a life of steady development, stages, and movement. People are dependably in the quest for something new ..read more

Life Update. Hello loves, A very big warm hug to you all for the patience, love, and support shown to me all through my hiatus, I am truly grateful and I believe you guys have a lot of questions you want to ask me. That is why I decide to do a life update post that will divulge to you what I’ve been up to since my last blog post (inhales deeply). Where do we begin? Ok, let’s start with the fact that I’ve stalled this post for months, yes, months! This long break didn’t actually start as one. I never planned nor intended to go on a break but, you know… “Life happens.” Truth is that life is stil ..read more

Denim jacket is a wardrobe essential.  Seasons may come and go but Denim jacket is here to stay. Not only has it established itself as a classic and wardrobe staple, Its become the quintessential symbol of coolness. Denim jacket has become increasingly popular – Designers, fashion week attendees and style lovers continuously find a new take to this item, whether it be for a quick grab and go moment, strut down the runway or planned outfit. Personally, a denim jacket has been a key style item in my closet for as long as I can remember and that’s not about to change anytime soon. Some of my favo ..read more

 A Style Guide. Date nights can be magical. However, choosing the perfect date-night outfit leaves many wishing they had a fairy god mother on speed dial. Personally, I’m a sucker for date nights; whether it’s a first date or those reoccurring ones that sends relationship spark flying sky-high. One frequent question that comes with the excitement of scoring a date is “what to wear?”. I have fumbled my way into a practical and easy means of picking out the right date night outfit (thanks to my days of trial and errors). To save you the time and stress of what to wear. I’ve put together a simple ..read more