Love Languages | Thoughtful Thursdays

Easter Sunday | OOTD

Here's my outfit for Easter Sunday
Even though the weather was completely unpredictable, I wanted to wear something to show off my tailor-made Spring Summer collection from Asare Collections

Outfit:

Dress - Asare Collections

Shoes - Public Desire

Face:

Foundation - YSL Touche Eclat

Concealer - LA Girl Pro Concealer in Toast & Fawn

Highlighter - Sleek Face Form in Medium & Make Up Revolution Baked Bronzer in Rock on World

Lip Liner - NYX Lip Pencil in Espresso

Lipstick - Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream in Birthday Suit

Happy Easter.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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#69WithEaziUK | OOTD

This is my first Outfit Of The Day post this year
I went to a very small and intimate concert that I absolutely loved!
I'm a big fan of acoustic music and a big fan of Mr Eazi so the two combined was bound to be something up my alley
Last night was without a doubt the best night I've had possibly since 2014. The sweet blend of live acoustic and Mr Eazi was the right combination for a perfect night. I'm so glad I went to this and I wish Mr Eazi nothing but success throughout his journey.
I didn't want to be too overdressed but I also didn't want to be too underdressed so I paired my navy blue ripped jeans with a white fluffy top to complement the transition between winter and spring and still look nice.
This outfit can be dressed up when paired with heels and dressed down with flat shoes or trainers.
I paired the look with heeled ankle boots.

Outfit:
Jeans - Topshop

Top - Primark

Boots - H&M

Jacket - H&M

Face:

Foundation - YSL Touché Eclat

Concealer - LA Girl Pro Concealer in Fawn
Highlighter - Sleek Face Form Kit in Medium and Make Up Revolution Baked Bronzer in Rock on World 

Lip Liner - Make Up Store lip pencil in Russian Bordeaux
Lipstick - Sleek Matte Lip Cream in Birthday Suit

Hair - London Virgin Hair

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle
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Make Up Wishlist 2016

Last year, I made a wish list that I don't I think I thought through very much and it was vastly unrealistic
This year's wish list is more thought through and I hope to acquire these products by the end of the year.
As the year progresses, I'm sure this list will expand but for now these are all the products I would like to added to my collection

Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint - £30.00 (http://goo.gl/6WBLfh)

Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder - £29.00 (http://goo.gl/4BkraH)

Guerlian Terracotta Bronzer in 07 - £35.50 (http://goo.gl/L6YlaS)

Cover Girl Queen Collection Bronzer in Ebony Bronze - £11.99 (http://goo.gl/D9dAvV)
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly - £16.00 (http://goo.gl/eUCGph)
MAC Lip Pencil in Chestnut - £12.50 (http://goo.gl/vrECYT)
MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Bittersweet - £15.00 (http://goo.gl/VxySX8)
NYX Butter Lipstick in Snowcap - £5.50 (http://goo.gl/2kAPby)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk - £5.00(http://goo.gl/I03DvN)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Blackbean - £5.00 (http://goo.gl/ouLlVP)
NYX Butter Lipgloss in Angel Food Cake - £5.00 (http://goo.gl/BvYwbI)
NYX Butter Lipgloss in Devil's Food Cake - £5.00 (http://goo.gl/BvYwbI)

Total cost = £174.99

If you have any products you've tried out and think I should have on my list, please leave them in the comments section and I'll check them out

Love

Ohemaa Renelle
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About Me TAG | Updated 2016

What is your middle name?: I have 3, Samantha Nana Efua

What was favourite subject at school?: Music

What is your favourite drink?: Cranberry Juice

What is your favourite song at the moment?: Backstroke - Teedra Moses

What is your favourite food?: Anything Pasta based

What is the last thing you bought?: Clothes

Favourite book of all time?: The Rose Petal Beach by Dorothy Koomson

Favourite Colour?: Orange

Do you have any pets?: No

Favourite Perfume?: Viktor & Rolf Bon Bon

Favourite Holiday?: Ghana 2013

Are you married?: No

Have you ever been out of the country, if so how many times?: Yes, 25 times

Do you speak any other language?: Yes, Twi and Fante

How many siblings do you have?: 1 older brother

What is your favourite shop?: Zara

Favourite restaurant?: Wagamama 

When was the last time you cried?: I'm not sure, probably a month ago

Favourite Blog?: Samantha Maria 

Favourite Movie?: Pursuit of Happiness

Favourite TV show?: Hollyoaks

PC or Mac?: Mac

What phone do you have?: iPhone 5s

How tall are you?: 5ft3

Can you cook?: Yes

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! | WELCOME TO 2016

I'd like to thank all my readers for the continued support you've shown throughout my first year of blogging.

In this new year, I will be making a few changes to my blog.

My content is changing, so I will be writing about pretty much anything that inspires me.

ThoughtfulThursdays will be based on questions/topics I receive from you guys.
I will be incorporating video lookbooks and occasional make up tutorials.

And I will now be posting more frequently.

Happy New Year! I hope this new year inspires you to be the best you can be!

Thank you once again and I hope you enjoy what this year has in store!

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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London Virgin Hair | Initial Review - Post Install | Hair Review

I'd first like to thank London Virgin Hair for choosing to work with me. They are an absolute pleasure to work with.
I was sent 3 bundles of Brazilian hair in 16 inches, 18 inches and 20 inches with a 16 inch 3-part closure.
The packaging was very classy coming in a black compact box that ensured the hair was definitely protected.

My first thought when I got the hair was that the hair was very soft and didn't shed at all when I ran my fingers through it so I was pleased.  The hair has a very natural colour to it just a little lighter than colour 1B, a very dark brown. My closure was a tad darker but blends well with the rest of the hair.
I decided to make a wig with the hair, when I started sewing down the 20" bundle I noticed the ends were a little thin which I was worried about.
I curled the hair once I'd finished making the wig and the ends gained volume.

I'm really impressed with this hair, it holds curls well and adapts well to heat.
I haven't experienced any tangling or shedding post install so I couldn't be happier.
I've received so many compliments since I started wearing this hair and I definitely feel as though my crown has been adorned.
The customer service is impeccable and I would recommend London Virgin Hair for luxurious, quality hair.

Visit their website to get your hands on this wonderful hair http://www.londonvirginhair.com
London Virgin Hair giving you an extra 15% for the festive period. The code is XMAS 15.


Thank you once again to London Virgin Hair for sending me such gorgeous hair.

Myself rocking loose waves I created using                                   Myself rocking bone straight hair
a curling wand

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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Give Your Dreams Life | Thoughtful Thursdays

"A Dream Will Remain A Dream Until You Give Life To It"

YSL Touché Éclat Foundation | New Purchase

Confession time!

I am addicted to buying foundation and I have no idea why?!

Cardamon | Manicure Mondays

I've been on the hunt for a khaki coloured nail polish that is affordable.
I really wouldn't be able to justify spending £15 on NailsInc or Burberry at the moment so I started looking for a drugstore alternative.
I went to my local Superdrug Store but the didn't have the Khaki colour by Collection so I opted for this shade of green.
Initially I wasn't too fond of the colour but I must admit that it's really grown on me.

Barry M Gel Nail Paint in Cardamon 

 http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Gelly-Hi-Shine-Cardamom-GNP30/p/283608#.ViORObT4tFI

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle 

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Mini Shoe Haul | Public Desire

I'm usually not much of a shoe buyer but I guess with my change in wardrobe, I needed shoes to compliment the type of style I'm going for.

I'm not a trend follower either but the whole khaki trend this season is right up my street since the majority of my wardrobe consists of greys, blacks, whites, khakis and nudes.

I'm also really into block heels at the moment as they are a million times EASIER to walk in than the normal stiletto heel and they still look stylish. 

Overcoming Negativity | Thoughtful Thursdays

There's nothing worse than being stuck in a rut, feeling rubbish, experiencing sad emotions and generally not having high self esteem.

It is honestly a horrible experience and it's something I still struggle with now but I've realised that there are ways to overcome these feelings. You might not overcome them fully but you will feel better than you did initially. 

The most annoying thing about being in one of these moods is that you can't always explain why you feel the way you do or explain how you feel but you know within yourself that you genuinely don't feel great. 

The most important thing to do is to try and encourage yourself, as hard as it may be, sometimes it's better to try and deal with your emotions by yourself before attempting to confide in others because not everyone has your best interest at heart. 

Whenever I feel like this I: 

1. Pray 

2. Listen to uplifting music - mainly gospel (personal preference of genre)

3. Be your own encourager 

4. Speak to people who inspire and encourage me

5. Try to engage in activities that I feel happiest doing

6. Declutter the environment around me/complete a to do list

I honestly feel like these steps definitely help to overcome these emotions as they you in a place where you should normally feel at your best. 

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle 

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Wedding #6 | OOTD

I had the privilege of going to another wedding. It was a wonderful day with beautiful weather. I'm truly happy for the new couple.

My Foundation Collection 2015

I've finally purchased my Make Up Forever HD foundation so I think it's only right that I do a foundation collection post.

I'll give a mini review of each of these products and tell you what skin type I think it is appropriate for.

Wedding #5 in Italy | OOTD

It's always nice to go to family weddings because you meet people you didn't know you were related to, new additions to the family and you also get to catch up with family members you don't see often. I had an amazing time at my uncle's wedding in Italy this weekend!

Why I Don't Like Drugstore Make-Up | Make Up Rant

You might look at the title of this post and think what is she talking about, when she owns drugstore make up?!

It's not so much that I don't like drugstore make up but more I feel like it is very limited when it comes to foundations and concealers..
I'm not sure if it's just in the UK but most drugstore brands only go up to the shade medium which is really annoying.

I would love to be able to try out drugstore foundations such as Rimmel Wake Me Up or Bourjois but they simply don't cater to people of darker complexions. I know brands such as L'Oreal have darker shades in their True Match and Infallible foundations but they are not sold in UK drugstores which is all the more annoying because you have to search for it online and pay ridiculous shipping fees when the whole point of drugstore make up is its supposed to be affordable.

Maybelline have darker shades in their Dream Matte Mouse and Fit Me foundations but it's hard to find darker shades and the darkest shade in the dream matte mouse still doesn't cater to most people of darker complexions.

There are only two drugstore foundations that have a full range from light to dark foundations these are Sleek and B. Sleek is easily accessible at superdrug and their range of shades are vast, however finding the darker shades in the B. Foundation is proving to be quite a challenge as I have been to many superdrug stores on more than one occasion but still have not been able to get my shade.

I would love to go into a drugstore and be able to try some of the foundations I see Tanya Burr, Zoella and Estée using in their make up tutorials but at present that just isn't possible.

I know that there are some great foundations in the drugstore and I'd love to try them out as I don't want to constantly spend on high end foundations and concealers.

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle

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Is There A Right Age To Get Married? | Thoughtful Thursdays

Wedding #4 | OOTD

I wanted to do something different for this wedding by not wearing a completely European outfit or a completely African outfit. I decided to do a collaboration of the two and came up with an "Afro-European" outfit for the wedding I attended today.

My Current Hair Care Routine/Regimen

I know most people have either big chopped or started the process of going natural. Unfortunately for me, although I was blessed with super thick hair, going natural just simply isn't an option for me because I'll find it too difficult to manage.

I WEAR MAKE UP TO PLEASE PEOPLE?!?! | Make Up Rant

"You wear make up to please people", "You wear make up because you're insecure", "You wear make up to mask who you really are", "You wear make up because you're not pretty"

I cannot tell you just how often I hear these kind of remarks, and to be frank, I think they are very ignorant statements. Why must the reason I wear make up be to please someone else?

Most people wear make up because they enjoy enhancing their beauty, others wear make up to gain confidence as they may have skin conditions which make them feel insecure and some simply wear make up just as a bit of fun.
Whatever reason people decide to wear make up for,  really shouldn't be anyone else's concern.

Being natural is a choice, the same way deciding to wear make up is a choice. I wear make up because I enjoy it, not because I don't like how I look when I'm bare faced. I tend to only wear make up once a week or on special occasions, that's my personal preference.
I'm so fed up of people judging others for wearing make up or trying to construct their own analogy as to why someone is wearing make up.

I don't think it's fair to make anyone feel bad about themselves or to belittle someone because they decide to wear make up.

This is a long overdue rant that I really needed to get out. Let me know your thoughts on this...

Love,

Ohemaa Renelle 

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