Tonto Dikeh Tells It like It Is--Again

I just finished watching the movie " Shame Unto Her " Starring Tontoh Dikeh , one of my favorite African Actors. There are many great talents in Nollywood but i admire Tonto not only for her talent but her ability to stand in the truth of who she is no matter what may come.  I was in the process of looking her twitter account up to tell her that while I celebrate where is is now with her music--I really do miss seeing her on the screens in movies. I came across this and just had to share. Forget all the hype, this is why I love her. To more bad-ass sisters doing there own thing and living according to their own truth everywhere--Cheers.

Read her rants below: –

Catch flights don’t catch feelings?So tell me,what is your reason for being? The purpose of your existence? The same reasons why many of us are here in the first place…I don’t mean to kill the BOSS attitudes,but I work with bosses all the time. The people who prioritised work over relationships aren’t happy with their Lives.

You have to be able to find a balance,Yes we all have an economic reality,But No,money can’t love you. Be happy at every opportunity,never repress your love for the sake of trying to make enough money” What is enough? Can you feed your self? Do you have a bed to sleep in at night?

Yet you want a bigger bed,Forgetting that you could be looking for some1 to share it with. Dont miss out on a family just for money… Don’t turn into a bitter and cynical person because you were in love once & it didn’t work out.. Yes you invest emotional energy into your partner,but you will always have more energy…. You have a lot of Love to Give.

Energy can’t be destroyed so you can’t say it was wasted. Your partner cheated on you… Doesn’t mean all humans are cheats. My ex was a cheat,A prolific internet whore and a FAKE but that didn’t stop me from loving even harder the next time….. You have to be in it to win it. Building breakable barriers will leave you lonely. 
Loneliness would leave you SAD If you don’t allow people to get close to you then yes you might not hurt,but you will never FEEL. Feelings are just VISITORS,Let them Come and Go. So catch feelings and flights,but don’t forget LOVE,because that is what all humans need. Don’t let modern trends change your mindset in CYNICAL ways… 
Leaving a life without Love,is not Living at all.LET LOVE REIN #POKOBARS

Headwraps Too

I came across these beautiful pictures on AFP. Apparently they are  from an Africa-inspired photo shoot titled “For the Love of Print“. Try some of these headwrap styles for your summer and share the looks with us.








Photo Credit
Photo: Sunmisola Olorunnisola
Makeup: Dodos Uvieghara – D’Artiste by Dodos 
Models: Faith Morey  & Nneka Edozie

Best Red Carpet Look Of The WEEK

This week's red carpets looks were filled with some praise-worthy nude dresses, sparkly minis, monochrome pantsuits and well-placed pops of orange.

Supermodel Irina Shayk wowed at The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation's second annual Saint-Tropez Gala in a curve-hugging Atelier Versace chiffon gown that left, just enough to the imagination. Also stunning in nude tones, actress Fan Bingbing was beautiful in a Ralph & Russo Couture. 

Cara Delevingne, shined bright like a diamond at the Paper Towns premiere in New York City, where she sported a head-turning Saint Laurent mini with matching Alejandra G. sandals.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum's sleek tangerine Solace London midi gave a much-needed punch of color at a Buick test drive launch in Los Angeles. And finally, Diane Kruger was as chic as ever in a monochrome print Giambattista Valli get-up at a Women in Film event hosted by Barneys New York.

Which look is your favorite?

Iconic Celebrity Wedding Dresses

Brit jeweler Vashi commissioned artist Pauline Dujancourt to illustrate 100 iconic celebrity wedding dresses, then it organized the sketches in an index we can’t stop clicking through.  Here are some of our favorites below:

  Amal Alamuddin

Married George Clooney in Oscar de la Renta, September 27, 2014

 Angelina Jolie

Married Brad Pitt in Versace, August 23, 2014

  Audery Hepburn

                                         Married Andrea Dotti in Hubert de Givenchy, January 18, 1969

 Chelsea Clinton

                                                          Married Marc Mezvinsky in Vera Wang, July 31, 2010

 Chrissy Teigen

                                                                Married John Legend in Vera Wang, September 14, 2013

 Diana Spencer

Married Prince Charles in David & Elizabeth Emanuel, July 29, 1981

 Dita Von Teese

                                       Married Marilyn Manson in Vivienne Westwood, November 28, 2005

 Elizabeth Taylor

                                                                Married Conrad Hilton in Helen Rose, May 6, 1950

 Grace Kelly

                                                                  Married Prince Rainier in Helen Rose, April 19, 1956

 Gwen Stefani

                                               Married Gavin Rossdale in John Galliano, September 14, 2002

 Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

                                           Married John F. Kennedy in Ann Lowe, September 12, 1953

 Kate Middleton

                                          Married Prince William in Alexander McQueen, April 29, 2010

 Kim Kardashian

                                                                Married Kanye West in Givenchy, May 24, 2014

 Madonna

                                         Married Sean Penn in a dress by an unknown designer, August 16, 1985

 Solange Knowles

                                                            Married Alan Ferguson in Kenzo, November 11, 2014

For the full list of the 100 iconic celebrity wedding dresses, click on the highlighted words. See if you agree with or favorite ones too.

Balmain Resort 2016 Runway

Here are some of the best looks from the "Balmain Resort 2016 Runway"

Which of the looks is your favorite?

A Badass Speech from Maisie Williams Of "Game Of Thrones" On Feminism

A very powerful speech from a beautiful young girl with an inspiring soul!.....

"It's time for girls to be free; free to nurture and celebrate whatever qualities and talents make them different. It's the most liberating time moving into adulthood. But that transition should not happen with labels and expectations, but with an open heart and mind… Fight for yours, grab it with both hands and hold it like the course of your future depends on it. Because it does. The world is desperate for leaders, male and female. It's not about gender, it's about purpose … Fan your fire, move from your core, and be quick on your feet. Sharp in your mind, gentle in your heart. Be authentic. If you can do all that? Well then get ready for greatness. Chin up, chest out. You are unstoppable. Like a girl."(Maisie Williams from "Game Of Thrones"@ Always #LikeAGirl Confidence Summit in New York on Tuesday.

Inspiring Headwraps Looks

                    (Photo credit:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/166070304982412951/)

The headwrap has always been a very big part of the African culture and over the years, it has gone mainstream internationally.  Personally I tend to wear headwraps only when I am going to an African party as part of my ensemble. But I do wear a simpler variation on my bad hair or lazy days. Summer is as good a time to celebrate your unique styles by trying out some of these looks. 

Here are some inspiration form the web:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5c/ff/b7/5cffb7d40526fd12e98b21e162e3deb5.jpg



http://www.look.co.uk/look-what-im-wearing-street-style-fashion/lucia-lolita/2012-11-21-1446/bow-head-wrap-diy-tribal-necklace




https://www.pinterest.com/pin/166070304982412914/



http://curlynugrowth.tumblr.com/post/41616266659/love-headwraps-are-my-new-favorite



https://www.pinterest.com/pin/166070304982409719/



https://www.pinterest.com/pin/166070304982395540/

How will you wear your own styles this summer? Share your pictures with us.