Off- the- shoulder styles are in trend this season. The off-the-shoulder design can be found in tops or in dresses, making it endlessly versatile and extremely popular.This beautiful design is suddenly everywhere from formal to casual wears and even as Aso ebi. Yes, wedding guests now sew off- the- shoulder with their Ankara, lace, satin, silk and other aso ebi materials.
I love this shoulder-baring style for two reasons – it’s a silhouette that can be paired with anything from flared pants to denim shorts to maxi skirts and it’s flirty in a non-obvious way.
How To Rock Off-The-Shoulder Styles

Off the shoulder can be paired with jeans, pants maxi skirts, mini-skirts, knee-length skirts, shorts. Off-the-shoulder dresses also come in beautiful short and maxi dresses.

I am afraid to wear white out till this day. I just fear that at the end of the day I would look like I rolled in mud. I may be exaggerating a bit but one of my worst fears is messing up my outfit. Stains on clothes definitely do not say chic and sophisticated.
The absolute worst places to get food stains are at work, on a date, at a wedding you name it. Places where you need to grab a bite and still look put together.
When I started researching quick ways to remove stains, I found the oddest items can be used like corn starch and hydrogen peroxide but really who goes around with stuff like that in their bags?? Hey if you do more grease to your elbow.
Food Stains
I am just going to highlight the easiest quickest solutions
Tea/ Coffee

Run to the bathroom and rinse thoroughly with hot water. You may be lucky and this is all you may have to do then stand in front of the hand dryer for some minutes. If this doesn’t work use a little hand soap to wash off the stain before drying.
Chewing Gum

I hope it is yours. Either way just allow it to harden as much as possible so you just scrape off.
Peanut Butter

I am assuming you packed yourself a sandwich to work. You should use a detergent or wash as soon as possible
Red Wine

Use this opportunity to order another glass or bottle, this time white wine. Pour some white wine on the red wine stain and wait five minutes. You could also use salt. If this fails it is off to the bathroom with you.
Ketchup

Assuming you are at a restaurant when this happens ask for vinegar. Allow to soak then rinse.
Baby food
You know how that happens so easily. Scrape as much as possible then dab the spot with a damp cloth.
Chocolate

Use paper towels to dab off and clean the area then it is off to the bathroom with you.
Oils

You should be very careful when eating anything oily. I know this is crying over spilt milk. Use talcum powder to soak up the oil then use washing liquid.
 
 

Hello Mom,
Pushed to your breaking point and you just couldn’t help but spank your kid? Trust me, we’ve all been there. But do you know what hitting your child does? It drives home the wrong message in more ways than one. Yes, you read me right!
Spare the rod and spoil the child. Isn’t that what the old proverb says? Definitely! This proverb is a way of saying children should be corrected. But on the contrary, it has formed the basis for child spanking – an insidious act done by some parents and even condoled in some schools. Should child spanking be a form of discipline? Hmm, I sure don’t think so. And here’s why.
Enforcing discipline through spanking causes fear in a child not understanding. It teaches the child to avoid you (the punisher), not what they did wrong. And there’s every possibility that the wrong will be repeated.
Do you know that spanking is damaging to the long-term mental health of children as well? Studies show that children who were spanked are more prone to depression, low self-esteem and anxiety. They’re also more likely to become deviants, aggressive and anti-social adults. According to these studies, more than 40% of aggressive people had a violent childhood. Physical punishments like beating/spanking rank top on the list of childhood violence/abuse. Hitting is a way of teaching the child to be a hitter and this forms the basis of their relationship with others as they grow (little wonder, we’ve got an alarming rate of increased domestic violence).
 Spank Your Kids?

Here’s a common scenario that I’ve publicly witnessed many times – a misunderstanding between two playing kids. One hits the other and the victim breaks out crying. An adult comes into the scene and the hitting kid instantly gets a good spank on the bum (worst case scenario, a slap on the cheek or back). Rather than get a counsel on reasons not to hit, the child gets hit in return. The kids just got a clear demonstration that it’s right to hit people (especially as a bigger one). You just modelled to the child that by hitting him in return, you have corrected the wrong he did to the other child – in other words, violence is the way to go in resolving issues.
In our African society where spanking is widely encouraged, common phrases like – “I wasn’t spared by my parents”, “my dad had a cane for me” – are often used to justify physical punishment. However, the question is, how many of us can truly refer to those times as happy childhood moments? If we can’t, why should our children be subjected to same?
Interestingly, a child is more likely to remember the hurt from one spank than the show of love from ten hugs. Is spanking then really necessary? If you ask me, there are less frightening detrimental options at our disposal as parents to address childish misbehaviours.
What’s your take?

This would not be a serious article if we were not Africans. It is really difficult living in the times we are in right now. Most people have been exposed to western culture either through the media or travels and experiences.
Nigerians are the most travelled people in the world. I have uncles who joke that if you travel to a strange land and there is no single Nigerian you should leave that place because it must be a bad land. Jokes aside what I am trying to say that if you have people who have been around as much as we have then there is definitely a mix of cultures. However, I have noticed some way of thinking stays true to us.
Africans and Middle Eastern cultures believe that women should be covered up as a sign of dignity and respect. The western world believes in freedom of expression and liberalism that includes showing as much skin as one desires. Do you know there is even a ban on women been covered up at beaches in Cannes?
After you have been round the world, frolicked with stars become even a sort of celebrity yourself, how much skin is too much at the beach?
I have to burst your bubble here and tell you Bar Beach is not the same as a beach in the Bahamas.  If you wear a bikini here you would be the centre of attention. You would also most likely stick out like a sore thumb. This applies to Alpha Beach, Elegushi and Oniru Beach in Lagos, in fact any public beach in Nigeria.

There is a loop hole here, wait for it. Now, If you wanted to wear a bikini to Inagbe Resort or Ilashe, La Campaigne Tropicana and other private beaches in Lagos and around Nigeria, I say bring your A game because you will have a run for your money competing with the hotties around you.
To answer the question, “How much skin is too much?” It depends on your environment and how bold and confident you are. When in Rome be like the Romans.
There are some benefits of being covered up at the beach;

Preventing sunburns
No Abrasions

Some people go to the beach to really let loose, run around play with the children, ride horses even swim so there are less chances of getting cuts and scratches if your skin is well protected

You may be more care free

You may have more fun if you are less conscious how your belly looks in that suit

No wardrobe malfunctions

I mean what would you do if your bikini top slips off with a bunch of onlookers ogling you?

I should tell you what a shift dress means to me. It is my go-to choice when I want to attend an event and feast. Shift dresses are the bomb, they may look boring at first because it is just one simple item of clothing. I tell you though, if the bust and shoulders fit, you are good to go.
There are many reasons why you should wear shift dresses but I will start with one of my reasons.
Shift Dress
Shift dresses show off my beautiful legs

Shift dresses are flattering for every figure

Whether you are plus sized or model slim, you would look gorgeous in them
Shift dresses are elegant

You can easily picture yourself as some royal in heels and pearls attending to your court
Shift dresses are comfortable
I am all for waist snatching but sometimes I just want my belly to breathe. Please lets make space for small chops
Easy to accessorize
You have a lovely canvas with shift dresses. You can go with statement ear rings or gorgeous neck pieces, scarves. You can add quirky purses or bags and let your shoes do the talking
You can go print-balistic
You can get shift dresses in all sorts of prints and even fabric
You can easily go from day to night
Shift dresses can be casual for day time and dressier even for night time with the right accessories and make up
They are easy to make
If you have an event and you are running out of time to make a dress or an outfit, you can easily go for a shift dress. A good seamstress can make a perfect one in a matter of a few hours
Belly Bump Cover
Hey, if you are not ready to make the baby announcement, this can be your go to look.
 
 
Oh Angela Simmons is my style crush for today *teehee*