Prom/ Ball inspired look

I attended the ACS ball in my university and i decided to go with this beautiful wine dress.

The dress is EVERYTHING and more!!!

Its got intricate details on the top half with sequins. On the bottom half, it just flows into a pleated skirt.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Absolute bargain.

Because i was feeling like a princess, i decided to put the head tassle. I also accessorised with the belt and the chain in the middle.



You could definitely pull this off as a prom look.

Here are the pictures

My friend Meena (http://www.meenameansme.com/?m=1) has a blog and she decided to go the alternative route with dressing up for the ball. I absolutely loved the burgundy velvet jumpsuit.

Morale: You don't have to wear a dress to the ball!

I also recorded the make up look to this outfit! Second youtube video.. whoop whoop...

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Thank you!











Photocred: Samin, Meena and Nini xxx

Blue with envy

Hello there...
I apologise that every post i put up always starts with 'sorry guys it has been so long'. I am just trying to find the right balance between blogging/youtubing and UNIVERSITY WORK!

Anyways so i attended a friend's birthday and decided to wear this little blue number.
PS. jumpsuits are what i absolutely lovvveeeee the most

Also i  changed to this long weave unit that i made myself... i have 5 packs of hair... lawd have mercy.. so much hurrr... lol

Anyhoo.. here are some pictures, enjoy x
Photo cred: Tesscoss and Bolanle.

Outfit details
jumpsuit - asos
shoes - primark
bag - Louis Vuitton
belt - new look
coat - H&M

Heroine Inspired Make up look (on dark chocolate skin tone)

I finally got to the youtube video!!!
Please feel free to request looks you would like me to recreate.
Ps. Thanks for all the people that supported me in making this happen. Y'all know who you are.

This is the make up look to the 'all black everything post'.
Make up items
FACE
Mary Kay Foundation bronze 7
Iman Powder in earth dark
LA Pro girl concealer in fawn - highlight
Ben nye powder - topaz
BH cosmetics foundation - deep ebony
Elf contour kit - deep
Sleek blush - sahara

EYES
NYX jumbo pencil in milk
BH cosmetics day and night palette
Ebay eyelashes
Duo adhesive lash glue
Nencai eye liner
Elf contour kit - deep (I used the highlight as an eye shadow)

LIPS
NYX lip pencil - deep purple
MAC heroine lipstick

Pictures below

Enjoy the video!
Please rate, comment and subscribe!
Thanks!

ALL BLACK EVERYTHING

Hello everyone!
Happy new year.. (a tad bit late i must agree). Anyhoo, how are we keeping to those new year resolutions?
So my uni organised a fashion show (and no, i was not a model.. how dare they yh? ...lol). But i still turned up in my own little way.
I came up with this all black everything outfit.
The entire outfit including the weave is under £35. (A complete bargain!)
Furry sweater - no name store, £5
New look leggings - original price (£30, discounted to £5)
Ankle boots - primark, £10
Necklace - oasis, £2.50
Aliexpress weave - £10

Pictures below

Photo cred: Tesscoss. Love you girl x
Contact me: aishat.a.raji@gmail.com
Instagram & Twitter - @aisharaji

Recent buys + Review

So in preparation of the youtube channel, i thought i'd get some more 'professional' make up items to add to my collection.. lol

I bought the following
1. BH cosmestics 60 colour day and night eye shadow palette
2. LA girl pro concealer in fawn (re-purchase)
3. City color bronzer in coffee
4. Elf make up mist and set (re-purchase)
5. Real techniques brush set

 BH cosmestics 60 colour day and night eye shadow palette
I have used this palette once (for my maybelline challenge). I really like the palette. It's very pigmented and has minimal fall outs. It is very economical and a dupe for some high end shadows. For example, the deep brown reminds me of saddle by MAC.
Bottom line: I recommend this palette!
link if you're interested: http://beautyjoint.com/eyes/eyeshadow/bh-cosmetics-60-color-bh-day-night-palette

LA Girl Pro concealer in fawn 
I use this for my under eye highlight. I am in love with this concealer. It is a buildable coverage concealer. I would usually set it with the ben nye topaz powder.
Bottom line: An affordable concealer that does the job!
link to where to get it from : http://beautyjoint.com/la-girl-pro-conceal?keyword=la%20girl

City Color : Be Matte Bronzer 
So i have been on a hunt for a bonzer that will show up on my skin (I am an NW55 in MAC). I have been using the sleek contour palette but i was hoping that i could get something darker. This bronzer has a good colour payoff however it doesn't show up on my skin too much :(
Bottom line: I won't be repurchasing this for myself, but i would do for client's with lighter skin tones.
Link: http://beautyjoint.com/city-color-be-matte-bronzer?keyword=city%20color%20bronzer&category_id=72

Elf Makeup Mist and Set
Works well for me. Makes my make up dewy (which i like). It also helps to control shine.
Bottom line: A must have in any make up kit.
http://beautyjoint.com/e-l-f-studio-makeup-mist-set?keyword=elf%20makeup%20mist

Real Techniques Brush Set - Core Collection Kit
This is the first branded brush set i am getting. I love them! Tres tres soft...
Bottom line: High quality and affordable.
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Techniques-Core-Collection-Kit/dp/B004TSFBNK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414536326&sr=8-2&keywords=real+techniques+starter+set

I hope this review was helpful (especially for beginners and or make up lovers on a tight budget).

Until the post, God is love and love is God.

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Making your own wig

Hey guys, so i know a lot of times going to the salon can be so time consuming plus not to mention expensive. I am going to take you through a step by step approach to making your own unit.

Things you will need:
1. Weaving Cap
2. Hair sewing neddle
3. Weaving thread (this is usually thicker than the normal thread)
4. Head mannequin
5. Your weave! (Obviously).
6. A good tv show to while away the time. I chose Prison break

Step 1: Get your head mannequin. My mannequin is called Zara. lol. She's a beauty. I love her.

Step 2: Put the weaving cap on the mannequin head and start to sew the tracks down as so

Step 3: Once you've sewed the weave until the crown, stop for a bit and sew the closure. This will ensure the closure has enough room to lay down properly.

Step 4: Continue sewing the tracks until you're done.

Step 5: Cut, curl and style!

So i was feeling particularly adventurous this day and so i decided to do some highlights. So what you will need is hair bleach, a brush and 20 volume developer. Mix the bleach and developer in a bowl and apply to the hair as desired.
Let it sit for a bit and then wash it out.

At the end of the day, this is how the hair came out....

I still don't like it so i am going to be cutting it into a pixie cut, although the dye job came out perfect!More on that later.

I hope you found this post helpful and if you did please share, comment and follow. You can also add me on twitter  and instagram @aisharaji

Until next post, love is God and God is love. xxx

Maybellinenyng Challenge

Hey guys!

As i was scrolling through my instagram timeline, i came across the Maybelline Newyork Nigeria challenge. The challenge was to recreate a particular look, and the winner gets to work backstage at the Lagos fashion week. Thanks to uni work, i could not put it out as quickly as i would have liked. I am going to submit my entry but there is a very good chance the deadline has passed but i'm doing it anyways! Head on to @maybellinenyng page to like my pic (assuming they accept my entry). Otherwise, just enjoy this post.
*Disclaimer: I personally wouldn't do this look and i think it is too dark, especially for my skin tone.

Products used :
Face
Marykay Foundation in bronze 7
City colour bronzer in chocolate truffle
Sleek contour kit in dark
Ben nye powder in topaz
LA girl pro concealer in fawn

Eyes
Ebay lashes
BH Cosmestics day and night eyeshadow palette
Sleek khol eyeliner in black

Lips
Duke lipstick
Sephora lipstain in rouge

*See pictures below*

This was the first option

Then i went with this option eventually

This is just me fooling around.. lol

Please go to my instagram page @aisharaji to like this picture and to the maybelline page @maybellinenyng  to like it.

Thanks for the continued support.

Until next time God is love and love is God. xxx