I watch the Trisha show often and one of her particular broadcasts really made an impression on me. I decided to bring the topic here on blogs ville so that we could discuss it .Well you guessed right,It was about the female hair.

On the show Trisha, the host, chose to discuss about natural hair and artificial hair. I know hair issues is also a big issue here in naija. There are a lot of factors varying from religious to social,health factors which determine how we wear our hair. Before I digress too much,let me continue with the show. Trisha had 2 teams to discuss this issue, one called team natural and the other called team weave. Both teams comprised two women each who wore their hair naturally and artificially respectively. I know this is getting interesting. The team members also discussed why they chose to wear their hair that way.

Team natural said they were proud of their natural hair and decided to show it off. They believed that those who wore their hair artificially,with weaves or relaxed were not proud of their God given hair.

Team weave said they felt more comfortable with hair extensions and weaves. One woman on team weave said she had never gone out in long time without her weave. The other lady on team weave said she feels more beautiful when she has on her hair extensions.

Now what stunned me so much was that a black woman on team weave had  straightened her 3year old daughter's hair already!!..... now that ticked me off.

Arguments flew back and forth on hair issues.One woman on team natural said that black women relax and get hair extensions as well as weaves because they want to look like white women..(is this really true?). She also said that black women have been made to believe that their natural hair is not presentable enough to the world so they alter it to look like a white's woman hair.She argued that  the lady who straightened her 3year-old's  hair was indirectly teaching her daughter not to be proud of her natural hair.Some folks in the audience thought the natural lady was being too extreme with her views.

Another argument for artificial hair came forward as a hair stylist projected that relaxed hair and weaves are easier to manage(I kinda agree.)

Okay! enough of the show. I really brought up this topic because I know that hair is a big deal with Nigerian women.In fact in Nigeria,your hair style kinda depicts how fashionable you are. On the extreme level,It is associated  with social status.If you are wearing brazillian, taj, peruvian hair,you are a big girl. A friend once said to me "artifical hair is normal nowadays". 

With all the modern day evolution of wigs and weaves, have we lost our appreciation for natural (God given) hair? I chose to reserve my opinion on this because I really love to hear from others.

I like swimsuits a lot,even though I can't swim. I know its embarrassing but never mind. As we all know ,the popular trend for swimsuits today is the bikini,a two piece swimsuit consisting of what I call "Bra and pant". lol.

As much I like swimsuits,I am not comfortable with  wearing the bikini. To me ,its far too revealing and it looks like am in my underwear. I hardly imagine myself strutting around in one. Anyway,that's just my opinion. Before I continue , check out my preferred  swimsuit styles below.

 

 

 My other reason for not really digging bikinis is actually because  I believe in modesty. But  being  my fashionable self ,I also like something classy. So the question at hand is  how to combine  fashion with modesty? That's why I arrived at the above options.

Meanwhile, I have been thinking if there were people who also thought of instilling modesty into swim wears. So  I surfed the internet and I found some suits tailored for modesty. I just decided to include a few in this post.

 

While I reserve my comments on the above swimsuits, I really like to hear what people think about swimsuits and modesty. Is a bikini truly modest or not? Also feel free to share your swimsuit preference and your reasons for it.

Hiiiii! So good be back after a short while. Recently, I wrote on sunglasses and I discussed  its health benefits. If you missed it,kindly check for it on this blog.  I also promised the do the second part ,which will focus on its fashion side and here it is.Yaay!! 

I would discussing the various types of sunglasses and their distinctive features. I would also be making recommendations for you based on the shape of your face!. Hmmm ,I sound like a sunglass doctor,don't I? Lol.

                               

                                                       TYPES OF SUNGLASSES

Cat-eyed Glasses: These sunglasses have flared outer edges and  thick horned-rims.The arms join their lenses at the top corners. This sunglass is common with  the women folk, as it gives them an edgy ,unique and elegant look.

Recommendations: This sunglass would suit  persons with  oval face,heart-shaped face or square face.

Aviator Sunglasses: These are otherwise known as  "pilot's glasses". lt was  originally designed   for the protection of pilot's  eyes while flying.These glasses are often characterized  by thin metal frames with reflective lenses. Aviator sunglasses is common among the male but it has been remodeled to also to suit females. They are so  versatile, as it looks good on almost anything including corporate wears.

Recommendations: If you have a heart,oval,round or square face, you should try this out.

Shield  Sunglasses :  These sunglasses are simple yet fashionable. It has a wide single lens which covers both eyes. The lens is demarcated below to give  allowance to the nose area. They are suitable for beach and playing sports. It also has a wrap-around effect because of its wide arms, as this gives maximum protection to the eyes and face.

Recommendations : This would best suit a round  face.

  

Wayfarers :This is designed mostly from plastic and it comes in various colors.One of its unique feature is, its sturdy arms and round bottom.The wayfarers sunglass is causal and would match casual outfits.

Recommendations: This one is for the round and oval faces.

Round Sunglasses: As the name implies, they are round in shape ,they can be small-sized, medium or over-sized. Their designs vary from full framed to semi-rimless and rimless..

Square Sunglasses: The squarish sunglasses are so trendy and unique. Just like the round sunglasses, they come in various designs and sizes.

Recommendations: It well suited  on a round face. I think this glass is borrowing a tip from the round sunglass.  This definitely proves that opposites attract.  If not ,why should a round glass suit a square face and a square glass match a round face!   ( Oops! so sorry , that wasn,t part of the recommendation .It was is just an after-thought. Lol.)

YOUR TURN

Now we have come to the end of the sunglasses session, I would love to hear your views about the various designs of sunglasses as well as different shapes of faces. I look forward to reading them.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WEARING SUNGLASSES

HEADACHE : Wearing Sunglasses can help prevent headache. Exposure to intense sunlight can enkindle eyestrain and this can in turn trigger migraine.

PHOTOKERATITIS : This results from over-exposure to Ultraviolet rays either through natural source or artificial sources. A natural source of ultraviolet rays is the sun.  Artificial sources  include welding equipments,lasers,several electric lamps and even tanning equipments. Symptoms of photokeratitis include intense pain,twitching of the eye,redness ,swollen eyelids etc.  A good sunglass can help prevent this.

CATARACTS: When the eye is exposed to too much ultraviolet rays, it can cause cloudiness of the eye lenses,hence the person affected will have a blurry vision. This is otherwise known as cataracts.

PTERYGIUM: Pterygium is a growth of the clear, thin tissue ( conjunctiva ) of the eye. It grows out to cover the white part of the eye  and  moves onto the cornea. Though this growth is said to be non-cancerous but it causes distorted vision. The actual cause is not known,but studies show that it occurs more in people exposed to UV rays from sunlight. Other predisposing factors include regular exposure to sandy,windy and dusty areas.

SKIN CANCER:  One way of preventing skin cancer is by wearing sunglasses. This prevents ultraviolet rays from filtering into the eyes and the skin around the eyes.

Now that we have discussed the health benefits of sunglasses ,you might ask that how do I get a good sunglass?  Here are a few suggestions:

#1.   Ensure to check the label of the shades to see if it has 95-100% Ultraviolet rays (UV) protection,other labels might read "UV absorption up to 400mn" it means the same . please do this regardless of how much you like the shades or the designer.

#2. You might also want to put lens in consideration. A mirror-coated lens  shields your eyes away from too much sun . A photochromic lens might also be a good consideration , this lens automatically darkens in bright light and becomes lighter in low light.  (Whatever kind of lens you prefer ,the label must specify that it has uv rays protection)

#3.   Decide if you want a glass or plastic lens. Plastic lens are recommended for children and bikers for safety purposes.

#4.  Good sunglass might not be cheap but not all expensive sunglasses are good.

It is worthy of note that your body needs some sunlight, as it helps to form vitamin D in body and this helps in maintaining a good level of calcium and phosphorus. Also,too much wearing of sunglasses can make you photophobic ( having morbid fear of light) . So decide to strike a balance.

Having discussed the health issues of sunglass,look out for the part 2 of DO YOU REALLY NEED SUNGLASSES? In it, I will be discussing the fashion side of sunglasses. Yaay! I am so excited.

IT'S YOUR TURN
Give us your opinion about sunglasses. Other comments are also welcome.

Bags comes in different shapes,sizes,colors and designs. And of course, they  are meant for different purposes. Let's take a tour to see if you have the right bag!

  

  Clutches come in different sizes, shapes and designs. They can be simple, sequined or bejeweled .They can be small sized or over sized.  Clutches are appropriate for dinners, evening outings, parties. They can be also be paired with  corporate wears, evening dresses and  native attires.  

   

These are bags with straps usually worn over the shoulder. The messenger bag enables its users to carry their belongings comfortably. It also allows them easy access to the items in bag as they can easily reach for the bag.  Below are the various types of messenger bags.

 Leather messenger bags: This is a big and roomy leather bag. It is mostly used by business executives to stack  a whole lot of documents.

Slingbag : This is a very comfortable and fashionable version of the messenger bag. It is ideal for daytime outings  and it can  be paired with a casual outfit.

Cyclers messenger bag :The Cycler can put all he needs in this bag and easily reach for it. This can also be used as a sport or gym bag depending on its size.

Satchel: This is a distinct version of the  messenger bag. Satchels are briefcase-like and  mostly used for carrying books. But over time ,it has evolved fashionably. This feminine version of the satchel is so fashionable and  ideal for the office.

                                                  

Laptop bag : This is used for carrying a laptop as well as documents and books.

Whether its a bucket bag,hobo,tote or shoulder bag.These bags can be used  interchangeably for office,outings,parties or formal events,depending on the size,color and design.

This is a sport bag. It is used to carry sports kit or sports equipment. It  can also pass for a travel bag.

                                                     BEACH BAG