Dos and Don’ts: Wearing a Maxi Dress

Short people prefer the lower half of their body to the upper body, so  always go for short hemlines, because some fashion myth says they cannot wear maxi pieces..

But note this, Fashion-lovers love to dole out rules. If you’ve been following along here, you know we are no exception – but we are definitely not  fans of anyone who says that only certain body types can pull off certain styles!.

Contrary to popular belief , you do NOT have to be tall and thin to make this style look fan-freaking-tastic. It’s all a matter of figuring out how to make it work for you.

Here are some dos and don’ts for maxi styling..

Number 1:

Style 1: @wiz-allure

DO: Try the trend even if you don’t think it’s right for you. You may be surprised by how much you love it.
DON’T: Let anyone tell you that you won’t look good in a maxi. That’s bullying and you shouldn’t stand for it.
Number 2:

Style 2: aloveaffairwithfashion

DO: Keep it in balance. If you’re covering your legs you can show your arms and maybe even your chest (tastefully of course).

Style 3: Maytedoll

DON’T: Wear something oversized on top. If you want to do the sweater-with-maxi thing, wear a lightweight sweater that falls gracefully, not one that is oversized and slouchy.

Number 3:

Style 4:@Styledbyada

DO: Dare to wear a crop top! It’s a great way to showcase the bod you’ve worked all spring for.

DON’T: Wear the crop top unless your maxi is a bit high-waisted. Don’t be that girl who looks like she’s trying too hard.
Number 4:

Style 5: @bawsequeentonie

DO: Spend a bit on a good maxi skirt or dress. A good material will be way more flattering and fall really well, while cheaper material will look…well, cheap.

DON’T: Wear a clingy maxi dress or skirt. No matter how thin and lump-free you are, you will look better in one that floats around you body – the movement is incredible.

Number 5:

Style 6: @justegurl

DO: Get your maxi hemmed or tailored if it doesn’t look right. You want to keep it in proportion.

Style 7: Tanesha Awasthi

DON’T: Be afraid to wear sky-high heels under your maxi. Sandals and wedges work best and will make the look so much more flattering.

Skin: Natural Remedy To Stretch Marks

Stretch marks or striae (singular stria), as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-colour hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, which over time may diminish, but will not disappear completely.  
Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it’s overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form.
And if/when the stretch marks in pregnancy appear, it is always advisable to cure them as early as possible. That’s because when the stretch marks are at an early stage, they respond best to the treatment. 
There are many chemical and surgical treatments available to remove the stretch marks like vascular laser, fractional laser treatment, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) etc. However these treatments have a lot of risks and are expensive.

Stretch marks are badges of transition, but if you’d like to hide them, how do you get rid of them or at least make them fade? There’s no cure-all, but there are plenty of things you can do. Natural ones, too!
1. Rub egg whites on your S.marks.

The protein in egg whites is purported to be super good for your skin and stretch marks in particular.

• Rub on the marks three times a day for maximum fading.

2. Potatoes scrub. 

If you’ve been laying off the carbs, there’s a new reason to add potatoes to your grocery list. The juices are full of vitamins and minerals that help restore skin cells.  

• Cut your potato into thick slices. Rub the pieces over your stretch marks, making sure your slice is juicy. Allow it to dry and then wash the residue off with warm water.

3. Use olive oil. 

It’s high in Vitamin E, which is great for your skin.  

• The idea here is that your skin will soften, and when it softens, it expands, and, in general, goes with the punches more easily. Future ones will be less likely, too!
• Rumor has it that castor oil is also as effective as any home remedy can be.

4. Sugar! Sugar! Sugar!

A little sugar, oil, and lemon juice is a great exfoliant for shaving and what else? Yep, stretch marks, too. And you’ll smell great, too!

• White sugar works best and almond oil is good, too.
• Mix sugar, lemon juice, and oil in a bowl. Combine well.
• When you rub it in, take a minute — or ten — to bask in your sugary goodness. Consider it an excuse for a long shower!

5. Lounge in lemon juice. 

Surely you’ve heard of lemon juice lessening freckles, and it’s the same principle: lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent. Because of that, it can help stretch marks fade more quickly.

• Rub in the juices to the affected area and let it dry for about 10 minutes before rinsing off. Be sure to do this several times a day for a noticeable effect.

6. Water

Adequate amount of water should be consumed which helps to increases the elasticity of the skin. You should drink at least 10-12 glasses of water daily to keep your skin and body hydrated.

7.  Aloe vera gel

You already knew this stuff was great for sunburn and your skin in general, but it’s also good for stretch marks. This is also one of the best natural methods to reduce the appearance of stretch marks an is super safe during and after pregnancy, too!
It will work over early stage stretch marks only.

• Squeeze out fresh aloe vera gel from the plant and apply it over the affected areas daily. It promotes healing and shows visible results in a few days. The raw aloe vera will leave a residue, after a few minutes, just wipe it off with lukewarm water
• You can also make a mixture of aloe vera gel, vitamin E and vitamin A oil (from capsules) and rub it on the area until your skin absorbs it.

Photos – See Yawa – Kim Kardashian Struggles To Keep Her Dress Under Control

Kim Kardashian stepped out in yet another sexy ensemble that she later struggled to keep under control at a nearby funfair , as she went for a family dinner. 
Wearing a revealing wrap dress, Kim also followed her recent trend of heading out without a bra. Kim kept her dark brunette locks straight for the occasion and was joined by sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

Kourtney – who is currently pregnant with her third child – kept things much more casual in a pair jean shorts and checkered shirt.

We have Video evidence of GFA officials paying Becca and Jackie Appiah for sex – NPP

Justice Abeeku Newton-Offei, the right hand man of the newly elected NPP General Secretary  Kwabena Agyepong said they have video evidence  of soccer ambassadors Becca and Jackie Appiah sleeping with Elvis Afriyie Ankrah. Read what he said below:

“i have just had the opportunity to watch a video of some GFA officials having hot sex with some of these so-called soccer ambassadors that were taken to Brazil and paid $25,000 each from the taxpayers’ money; and the content is so damn explicit and menacingly eye-popping.

i have been promised another one depicting some GHANA BLACK STARS engaging in much more steamier bouts.now,these people were in brazil engaging in such obscene level of immorality but still expected the good people of this country to pray for the team to progress in the tournament to enable these players and officials continue squandering our scarce resources in this cruelly cruel cruelty.

indeed,if it wasn’t for the sake of contravening facebook’s policy on obscenity,i would have posted some of these pictures right here for you all to see; its a damn-bloody act of shamefully shameful shame,folks!!!!”

Mr Justice Abeeku went on to say they even know the sum of  $25,000 were paid to Becca and Jackie Appiah to sleep Elvis Afriyie Ankrah.  

“one of these so-called soccer ambassadors had sex with Elvis Afriyie Ankrah and two other GHANA BLACK STARS players within a spate of 90minutes in just one night!!!”

He didn’t stop there, Justice then accused both Becca and Jackie Appiah for sleeping with two more footballers.

HighGradeElevated – See Pictures Of Samini With Paris Hilton, Nelly, Nick Cannon And Others At 2014 BET Awards

Since the pre-party event for this year’s BET Awards last Friday, Zionfelix.com has been giving you photos of Ghanaian celebrities at the event. Samini, Sarkodie, Nadia Buari, Rocky Dawuni, DJ Mensah and others were there to have a nice time and also get some connections.
The main event came off last night in L.A and our very own stars were not absent. Samini had the opportunity of meeting some of the celebrities in the world and he didn’t just let them pass by without taking some shots with them. See photos of those he had the chance of meeting on the night.

Cause of Nicki Minaj’s Near Death Experience Revealed

Nicki Minaj talked about a near death experience in her thank you speech at the BET Awards on Sunday. So what happened that made Nicki Minaj almost ‘die’?
Well, according to Media Takeout, they got information from their ‘official Young Money spy’ that it was due to ‘weed overdose’. According to the gossip site, Nicki was in the studio with Lil’ Wayne and crew who were smoking tons of weed and possibly other substances. Though Nicki does not smoke weed and was not smoking, the place was filled with smoke and she eventually left because it was starting to make her high.
When she arrived home, Nicki began having palpitations and difficulty breathing. She thought she was dying but did not call emergency for help because she was scared of ending up on TMZ. Eventually, the feeling passed.

Five tips for nailing the first impression

Today’s guest blog is by Melbourne-based writer and author Nicole Haddow, who used her own romantic escapades as inspiration for her first romance novel, Tweethearts. Here she shares her tips for nailing that all important first impression.

 

When you’re getting to know someone online, you can’t go off your usual sense indicators to interact with them. To begin with, you’ve got nothing but the words you choose to exchange and a few pictures, so it’s essential to communicate in a way that gives you the best shot at creating a genuine connection.
Here are a few simple tips.
Be yourself
While your instinct might be to attract as many people as possible, the fact is you only truly need to find one person. With that in mind, try to show people your real self. Don’t hold back the person you are for fear that people will be put off by your quirks, and don’t be disheartened if they are – not everyone will be compatible with you and that’s okay. If you like to sign off with a rocket emoticon at the end of each message, do it. The right person will find it endearing.
Take an interest
A great way to engage a person in conversation is to ask them about themselves. Pick an interesting piece of information from that person’s profile and ask them to tell you more. You’re likely to get a better response than you would if you made a generic statement like, “How ‘bout this weather we’re having?” Unless you’ve struck up a conversation with a meteorologist, in which case the weather is a good subject to go with!
Keep up the momentum
So you’re chatting to someone online and are enjoying it – that’s great! Try to respond to their messages within a reasonable timeframe. Keeping someone hanging in the online dating world isn’t wise. In a matter of clicks, they can be building a relationship with someone new. That’s not to say you should be spamming people with a stream of conscious thoughts, but you’ll be better off if you respond to a message within 24  hours rather than playing it cool and waiting for days.
Arrange to meet
You have a pool of like-minded single people right in front of you, but once you’ve plucked someone from the crowd and started chatting, try to meet in person if you feel there’s a good connection there. It might make you a little nervous, but if you don’t move the conversation to a face-to-face location, you’re missing out on opportunities to see if there’s real life chemistry. It might go well and it might not – but you won’t know if you don’t progress outside of your online relationship.
Dress to impress
When you’re meeting someone new, it doesn’t hurt to make a bit of an effort with your outfit. You don’t need to throw on your formal attire; your clothing should still be a reflection of your personality, but it doesn’t hurt to flick a comb through your hair and put a clean shirt on. Wear something that gives you a bit of a confidence boost. If you feel good, it’ll show.