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Goodbye 2017, hello 2018😊

Goodbye 2017, hello 2018😊

December 31, 2017
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Heyyyaaaaa!!!! Have you missed me? I have missed you and this space honestly. I know I’ve been AWOL. To be honest I ran away from here cause life in this last quarter of the year was almost overwhelming but I refused to stay quiet into the new year. So I’m backkkkk. 

Nigerian Law School: Lessons so far

Nigerian Law School: Lessons so far

December 22, 2017
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I have embarked on another phase of my life: a one year program at the Nigerian Law School, Yola campus. The successful completion of this program will confer me with the title of 'Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria'. After about 5 weeks of the brand new experience, here is what I have learnt so

Protect your hair this Harmattan/Winter

Protect your hair this Harmattan/Winter

December 12, 2017
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This post is not only for my natural hair girls! This post is for everyone who has hair and wants that hair to look lush and nice, this post is also for anyone that doesn't want all their hair to break off after the season is over. People, Winter is here and we need to take care of

Naija Brand Review: Fbcbeauty Brow Gel

Naija Brand Review: Fbcbeauty Brow Gel

November 28, 2017
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This post is long overdue. It has been in the blog drafts for months 🙈. I am so excited about this review because it is a Nigerian brand based in Ibadan. Let's see what I think about this brow product.  

Life has been happening

Life has been happening

November 18, 2017
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Hello, my name is Sike and it has been over 50 days since our last upload on the blog 😭 Truth is, life has been happening.

I won't spend my time with just anybody...

I won't spend my time with just anybody...

September 25, 2017
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Hello people. How was your weekend? Mine was quite fabulous. I had a great time in church yesterday and later that evening was nice cause “God Colours” had her first link up and I was just grateful to God. Please who watched The Voice NG yesterday and wanted to cry like me? The results were so unpredictable. Nigerian

DIY: how to make a simple satin bonnet.

DIY: how to make a simple satin bonnet.

September 18, 2017
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Hello... hope we all had wonderful weekends? My city was a bit tensed due to an uprising that happened in town. So if you’re reading this please pray for peace and unity in Nigeria.

22 facts cause I'm 22 💃💃🎊🎉🎊🎉

22 facts cause I'm 22 💃💃🎊🎉🎊🎉

September 12, 2017
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Hiiiii... It’s been like 2 weeks. I’ve missed this space. I’ve wanted to blog but I’m so busy these days. I’m excited half the time and exhausted the other half. Lol. Anywho among the many things that have been going on in my life, my birthday happened. I turned 22... yay... I always tell people that I never

Thank you Patsy #22

Thank you Patsy #22

September 07, 2017
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I have been thinking all day about what to write to describe this amazing human right here on her 22nd birthday.Since words are not enough to explain the ingredients in this awesome sauce known as Patsy, I just want to say thank you to her. Thank you for being my sister and closest friend. We have our differences

Event: Abuja Makeup Fair 2017

Event: Abuja Makeup Fair 2017

August 23, 2017
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Most days, I prefer the comfort of my bed and a good book to physical interaction with people but every once in a while, I try to be a social butterfly. The Abuja makeup fair is an event I look forward to attending annually.This was the second makeup fair I attended. It held at Emerald Park, Area 3,

One step backward, three steps forward.

One step backward, three steps forward.

August 22, 2017
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Hey hey hey... How are you?... how was your weekend? Hope the week is going great already? Well mine is, well I’m making sure it is. Here's my #TuesdayTestimony.

Winners for the Anniversary Giveaway

Winners for the Anniversary Giveaway

August 21, 2017
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The moment everyone has been waiting for has arrived 💃

It was actually Painful...

It was actually Painful...

August 14, 2017
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Hey BnB Lovers, I trust we are all doing good.Lets talk Monday motivation. Here's one more lesson I've learned about work.

I'm at sewing school 💃💃💃

I'm at sewing school 💃💃💃

August 08, 2017
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Heyya... how’s the week going?I’ve always heard people say how frustrating it is not to have a job to do. For the most part I always thought it was about not getting a steady income, but I’m starting to learn that it goes beyond just that.

Second Anniversary Giveaway

Second Anniversary Giveaway

August 01, 2017
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Have you not heard??? The blog is officially two years old. This is so exciting. Patsy has said it all in her post earlier today so I won't talk much. Below are the giveaway rules.1. Follow @Psychee_themua @_pahtcee @blushesndbrushesng on Instagram and @BnB_ng on Twitter2. Also follow all our sponsors @fbcbeauty @beadsbyqueen @alluring_byfolz and @sara.omaniio on Instagram3. Subscribe

August and I'm Excited 💃

August and I'm Excited 💃

August 01, 2017
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Hey BnB Lovers, how are we? Doing great I hope.  I’ve been well myself. Welcome to the month of August. I’m so excited, why? Because this month is the start of so many things and promises to be wonderful.  The big news is Blushes nd Brushes is 2 today... my heart has been dancing all day. 

Updates and well...

Updates and well...

July 22, 2017
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Hey BnB lovers, how are we doing? Long time no post yeah? I’m back. This is an awfully short post just to say I’m alive and well and here.

Review: Ajali Face-wash and Toner

Review: Ajali Face-wash and Toner

July 12, 2017
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I have been feeling so uninspired to write, hence the lack of activity on my side, but I am back! This is a review of the skincare products I got from Ajali Handmade Naturals about two months ago. Check out my Haul here

PRODUCT REVIEW: KUZA NATURALS JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL (infused with coconut ) SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

PRODUCT REVIEW: KUZA NATURALS JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL (infused with coconut ) SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

June 13, 2017
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Hey BndB lovers, we are doing good, yes? Well I am right now. I'm here with a review today of my current shampoo and conditioner which are the Kuza naturals Jamaican black castor oil (infused with coconut ) shampoo and conditioner .

Haul: BEADS BY QUEEN

Haul: BEADS BY QUEEN

June 01, 2017
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Hey wonderful you. What's up? I just finished my final exams and I'm mega excited about almost anything really. I cannot believe that 5 years have flown by but let's save this gist for later. Happy new month. It's June and I'm feeling like a lot of good stuff. So let's start this month on a great note...

Amongst other things...

Amongst other things...

May 26, 2017
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Hey blog lovers... been a while. Oh yes I have excuses but pardon me will you? I'm starting this segment called 'amongst other things which I plan intend on being a catch up segment of my blog where I would randomly rant about recent happenings in my life... its gonna be really random.

Let's talk about loving yourself

Let's talk about loving yourself

May 26, 2017
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I want to talk about a sensitive topic today and that's loving yourself. Specifically about loving your face and about going out bare-faced.

Skincare Haul: Ajali Naturals Face wash and Toner

Skincare Haul: Ajali Naturals Face wash and Toner

May 18, 2017
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One of my beauty resolutions this year was to buy more Nigerian made products and this is my first skincare Haul from the Nigerian🇳🇬 owned and made brand: Ajali Handmade Naturals 💃💃💃 One of my beauty resolutions this year was to buy more Nigerian made products and this is my first skincare Haul from the Nigerian🇳🇬 owned and

Dupe? Benefit Porefessional Primer and L. A. Girl Smoothing Primer

Dupe? Benefit Porefessional Primer and L. A. Girl Smoothing Primer

May 11, 2017
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This is for my beauty lovers with enlarged pores that are looking for a good primer to minimize those pores for a smoother finish. Is the L. A Girl Smoothing Primer a cheaper alternative for the cult favorite, Porefessional?

A lil Extra never hurt no one 😊

A lil Extra never hurt no one 😊

April 30, 2017
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Hey BndB lovers (did you see how I just coined that out?)... how are we doing? Great yes? I'm here with an outfit post for us all.

What Easter means to me

What Easter means to me

April 19, 2017
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Hello guys! Happy belated Easter! I know this post seems pointless since the holidays have passed but I waited till now so we can all get a chance to reflect on the work Christ did on the cross in retrospect. So what does Easter mean to me?

Review: Zaron cosmetics Brow Definer

Review: Zaron cosmetics Brow Definer

April 08, 2017
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I remember a time when I thought brow powders were so ludicrous, now I have even forgotten how to use brow pencils 🙈 A reader specifically asked for this review (hey Nimat 😘)

Review: Coco by Jenny Mink lashes

Review: Coco by Jenny Mink lashes

March 30, 2017
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Mink lashes have been all the rave in the last few months. They supposedly look better than human hair lashes and more durable as well. When I found these lashes on @onestopshop_abuad on Instagram, I had to give it a try.

Review: Jordana Complete Cover Foundation

Review: Jordana Complete Cover Foundation

March 23, 2017
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This foundation was an impulse buy because it was so affordable plus I needed a foundation to replace my L'Oreal infallible foundation that is almost finished. 

Review: Chloe's Gourmet Popcorn

Review: Chloe's Gourmet Popcorn

March 15, 2017
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Personally, I don't care for popcorn. I have never really understood the craze and fanfare over it, it always left me feeling parched and my throat scratchy. However, when something says 'gourmet' on it, I have to give it a try. It makes me feel exotic and posh, lol.

Review: Wet 'n' Wild Illuminating palette in Catwalk Pink

Review: Wet 'n' Wild Illuminating palette in Catwalk Pink

March 06, 2017
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One of my new year resolutions is to release a new blog post at least every ten days, I failed on that for this post so I seek forgiveness. Forgiven? Okay thanks. As a beauty lover who has been active on social media over the last few years, I know makeup has been all about that blinding glow.

Let's talk about feeling discontent

Let's talk about feeling discontent

February 21, 2017
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Recently, I was feeling discontent with a lot of things. Mostly, I was discontent with how 'little' progress or popularity I have gained after being a makeup artist for about four(4) years now. In my mind, I should have tons of social media followers and several beauty brand affiliations. I was feeling sad and I even started to