There was so much fuss about the book, at first I was not sure if I was interested in reading it. I was just thinking, ‘Okay great she is going to tell us about the fantastic deals she struck to allow her to afford her weaves, designer bags and lifestyle as an On-air Personality’. I thought it would be great to read about her self-promotion skills then I started seeing excerpts on Twitter about how Maje having a child in the past earlier.
I realised that this would be juicy gossip. The excerpts and spoilers kept popping up, and my curiosity was seriously piqued. I considered buying this book off Amazon but thankfully an awesome friend sent the book to me.

The book starts talking about Toke’s childhood and the loss of her parents; it was really sad to read that tragic piece of her history. Although touted as a must tell, I honestly don’t know much about Toke after reading this however I am well acquainted with the flaws of her ex-husband Maje Ayida. I believe the author was fascinated by her much her personal life generated interest and decided to spin that into a money maker. Toke answers all of your curiosities surrounding the wedding saga are in this “Must-tell”, some stereotypes about Unilag girls especially those living in Moremi Hostel are also confirmed. This book confirms though that not all demons are of the Yoruba tribe; the Deltans are apparently in close running.
On Becoming by Toke Makinwa focused solely on her failed marriage and makes you wonder how 32 years on earth, a man is at the core of her life’s story. Toke admits to self-esteem issues and cites her ex-husband’s biracial love interest as one of the main reasons; I am struggling hard to believe that as social media has revealed said woman to us. Whoever published the book did not do so in her best interests.
All in all, this book would satisfy your curiosity and provide you with the gist factor we Nigerians crave, but it would not leave with any profound life lessons if you wish to excel in any area outside of relationships.
I say huge congratulations to Toke Makinwa as she smiles to the bank as a result of our amebo.

Christmas is in the air! After the hustle of the year 2016, its time to relax and enjoy the holiday with family and friends.
To help you map out your holiday movie mega-marathon, we’ve put together a list of 4 Christmas movies that are the perfect way to distract yourself from the turn of another year.
Enjoy!
Home Alone (1990)

In case you missed this funny movie in previous years, its time to make up for the missed fun.
Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin as a boy, Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family goes to Paris for a holiday.
As Kevin’s parents struggle to get back to him, he ends up having to defend his home from robbers (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) who are determined to make their Christmas cheer by stealing everything in the house.
The Best Man Holiday (2013)

If you want a holiday tearjerker with solid performances and plenty of eye candy, just watch The Best Man Holiday, the (far superior) sequel to 1999’s The Best Man.
In this film, a group of friends stage a Big Chill– style reunion to celebrate Christmas together with all the trimmings: food, fights, football, and tragedy.
The cast includes Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Regina Hall, and Terrence Howard; they make the most of the melodramatic material, turning in performances that will have you cry-laughing into your eggnog.
A Madea Christmas (2013)

You will enjoy this emotional and funny movie.
Madea gets coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas, but that’s not the surprise, the biggest surprise is what they’ll find when they arrive.
As the small, rural town prepares for its annual Christmas Jubilee, new secrets are revealed, and old relationships are tested while Madea dishes her brand of Christmas Spirit to all.
A Bride for Christmas (2012)

After Jessie Patterson (Arielle Kebbel) calls off her third engagement – at the altar! – she swears off serious relationships until she finds “the one.”
That is, until charming but chronically single Aiden MacTiernan (Andrew Walker) comes along. Unbeknownst to Jessie, Aiden has bet his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas – which is only four weeks away – and Jessie is the target of his bet. As Aiden attempts to court Jessie by first hiring her to decorate his apartment, Jessie looks to her sister, roommate and interior design company partner, Vivian (Kimberly Sustad) as her closest confidant.
To complicate matters, Jessie is doggedly pursued by her most recent ex-fiance, Mike (Sage Brocklebank), who still wants to marry her. When Aiden finds himself falling for Jessie too, will he call off the bet and truly pursue her?

This Body Butter is great for sensitive skin and also great for Babies. It makes use of Shea butter and Cocoa butter which is a highly moisturising combination. Try it, and you will love it!
Ingredients 
½ cup Shea butter
½ cup Cocoa butter
½ cup Coconut oil
½ cup Light oil (e.g. almond oil, jojoba oil or olive oil)
20 drops of Lavender essential oil
Procedure

Using the double boiler method, combine all the ingredients except the essential oil
Melt the mixture over medium heat while stirring
Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool slightly
Add the essential oil
Place the mixture in the fridge for an hour and allow it to harden just slightly
Whip with a hand mixer for about 10 minutes
Return to the fridge for another 10 -15 minutes to allow it set

You are done! And your whipped cream is ready for use.

Store your butter in a glass jar and place in a cool area.
Use it as you use your body cream.

Tips

For the Double boiler method; place a pot with water on the stove, place a smaller pan or bowl with the ingredients into the pot and put on the heat
You can use any essential oil of choice in step 3.

I know how many times I have thought of vamping my old weave but out of laziness just drop it off at a salon or buy a new one. Well, times are changing especially now when saving money is very important.
If you live in the tropics like we do, it is inevitable that your weave no matter how expensive would not need some sprucing after a while. You know when it is new it is soft and silky, you can run your fingers through it easily. As it gets older, it becomes harder to comb. It becomes fuzzier than it used to and the ends become tangled. This happens because of sweat and humidity acting on it.

First thing;
1. Detangle
You do not just put it in water immediately. It would make the weave more difficult to comb and cause a lot of shedding. So comb first from bottom up
2. Depending on the severity of the situation, you may need help with the combing. Something to soften the hair, try a conditioner. You would be able to comb easier
3. Get rid of the build up
Of depending on how long you have had your weave in, you would have applied all sorts of hair products to it. make the weave greasy and less bouncy.
You have two secret weapons; Use bleach or a gentler method with apple cider vinegar
For the bleach; use one part of bleach with two parts of hot water. Immerse the hair in the solution for two minutes and comb out
For the apple cider vinegar; soak hair for about 20 minutes in a solution of apple cider vinegar and water
4. Shampoo
Wash out with shampoo and condition. Remember this is not laundry, so no excessive scrubbing
5. Rinse out and air dry
That’s the final stage. Avoid direct so you don’t mess up your good work
 
Viola !
 

In the spirit of beauty and all the things I was learning from social media, I decided to get eyelash extensions. I am not talking about the ones you get stuck on when trying to slay with your Aso Ebi at that society wedding. I am talking Silk Lash Extensions, natural looking (Kardashian-esque), individually attached which last at least three weeks before you need refills.
Honestly, they are beautiful. I still have the eyelashes on as I type this and I get at least one compliment a day.
Here is what I wish someone had told me before I got them;
Do a Patch Test
This is the most important thing. You should try out the lashes before you get the full installation. I was thinking Nothing dey kill black man and it turned out the glue was too strong for me, and I had bloodshot eyes for two days. Some people have allergic reactions to the lashes or the glue. If you do a patch test the technician can try a different brand that would be less intrusive
Talk to your Stylist
If you go to a he/she would be able to pick the best style of lashes to suit your features. it is best to state your preference so you don’t end up with lashes too full or too long to be taken seriously at work
It takes about three hours to get silk lash extensions fitted in
The lashes are attached to each single to give a natural look. You cannot count your but it turns out your technician can and will

You get addicted
I used to think, ‘Who has time to be doing this all the time?’ Err It turns out I do. After seeing yourself as a diva for weeks, It is hard to go back.
 
Let me know If you get them.