tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59106335893477077612024-03-27T23:53:33.502+00:00 Chanel BoatengChanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-74335509857647711572023-03-03T20:25:00.001+00:002023-03-03T20:26:41.652+00:00February with ME!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX7vyWtGszR6CMEhp-U8luDDBPI4F3ezg5bmlPUoMdcKyn1-cgQgwHNjDRubkpA-vLYTjaH3q6Psb5SAKp0HDlXIydN1K-6pH93yO-Yb-bLtRQGz4XrO8xhlTdpYtCh5sDtz8puaKZO5JBhuacf6sx5eINXXFTd4IEQWDq3y14thapNvgW7Y_gusQGCQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img alt="" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX7vyWtGszR6CMEhp-U8luDDBPI4F3ezg5bmlPUoMdcKyn1-cgQgwHNjDRubkpA-vLYTjaH3q6Psb5SAKp0HDlXIydN1K-6pH93yO-Yb-bLtRQGz4XrO8xhlTdpYtCh5sDtz8puaKZO5JBhuacf6sx5eINXXFTd4IEQWDq3y14thapNvgW7Y_gusQGCQ=w517-h640" width="517" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The month of love</b>....</span></i>or so they call it was an interesting one, starting with a little chill, therapy, time with the children and a bit of jet setting from LA to Germany. I ended the month of January in Disney Land Paris and stepped into the new month with a cute blonde pixie that you all either love or hated it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>Therapy, so how has that been for me? If you happen to be a <a href="http://patreon.com/chanelboateng">Patreon member</a>, you would know how much I have been raving about therapy. My last session with my therapist was on the 1st February, and I officially decided that I would hold back on therapy sessions just to see how I would cope without the extra support. This was a great way to set the tone of the month for me as I felt as if I needed to test my own ability and find my own feet to see how I could manage my busy mum life and schedule without therapy support.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was on a podcast called 'Made by Mumma' podcast where I got a little too real and candid with the ladies. Georgia and Zoe (podcast hosts) were so sweet and just real enough to make me comfortable to keep it real. I covered the topics of single motherhood, divorce and being a busy business woman/mum. The podcast gives amazing parenting advice and includes elements of what I do in terms of Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle options. If you missed the podcast, be sure to catch the episode by clicking the pic below.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://podfollow.com/made-by-mammas-the-podcast" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" data-original-height="2280" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_JmpYjtnSGQfkeOVAYji4aM5BL7hlp4SwIxc3CFmLydz3Y8d5u9-JvQ0MBWf222bDXAsLXPY6ehh7yeHyKqLMAaCmN3sAzW4hwkaGjL0IJ4Po6jKCRQuYFKRdwFEdK6uYHSD3n145D1QVxR18_s13Q0SN4D1QafE7AthgII-zcM80KM8Pcfzm-rJJnQ=w362-h640" width="362" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: x-large;">Love Month</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisMV619MPcMl6y6TdpFmw39d1VJeCc-P5yazRumKedqOmaoUEpbVSQOCMy9XFMasgz_WeIp2OzGThmwebiSy2Lk5gFooVMnOnO5tzuA69qOtzL9fkhZ0hSmUYevLL1sf8M032esYMByxZuHBOxdy9SIdFy03NY0BzyBQzCJBS2bMlBOxeKeN4-VZJVmQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisMV619MPcMl6y6TdpFmw39d1VJeCc-P5yazRumKedqOmaoUEpbVSQOCMy9XFMasgz_WeIp2OzGThmwebiSy2Lk5gFooVMnOnO5tzuA69qOtzL9fkhZ0hSmUYevLL1sf8M032esYMByxZuHBOxdy9SIdFy03NY0BzyBQzCJBS2bMlBOxeKeN4-VZJVmQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">So how was your Valentines?</span></i></b> Comment below! </div><div>I would love to know because mine was very beautiful. I went on a date at the Intercontinental O2 at a very Lavish Indian restaurant called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kinaaralondon/">Kinaara</a> where we had a 7 course dinner with perfect views of the City of London over the River Thames. </div><div>I was unable to capture my dress in full however check this link out here as it is what I wore: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3IEwEmb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="518" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3mmQLiXkgfaGgR1cFOw1M-crNd2hGL66cQ3xh9XYiIJ_Vw3cfn-EASwnLEmd_ds7daU10bfZ7zpm9PYdDNXp3cfPtjy4N22HLPeKopOSUYwk5GKbseKSTzRw1TqLnxPoDoFMOjadHRZ71VpeHYmisdEmi2PapZDXI_IfAymCIsv9jtFwbpSbMgCaXA/w160-h400/51eI+5j1QWL._AC_UL1300_.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out the experience here on IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CovGOyFoe-R/ Thank you to Intercontinental O2 for this invite and Experience. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhws_9IfOs84emShZfd7HfOVnKPCayr7fm0K37tlqTp3uA2W8yX2wyYo31Fynezfgfwppu9tqVeHg2yydqqXkeaZfwlS6oQmrQwRwUghhz318wbxlBEaV1oK6JSR6uEb-S01pz5UVffUZ4UO54ZRdyq8o_U2YOkDO5IEHFa33CcRQ6rwkz_TuSTFxDRDA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhws_9IfOs84emShZfd7HfOVnKPCayr7fm0K37tlqTp3uA2W8yX2wyYo31Fynezfgfwppu9tqVeHg2yydqqXkeaZfwlS6oQmrQwRwUghhz318wbxlBEaV1oK6JSR6uEb-S01pz5UVffUZ4UO54ZRdyq8o_U2YOkDO5IEHFa33CcRQ6rwkz_TuSTFxDRDA" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I jetted to LOS ANGELES, California! My LA trip was long overdue as the last time I visited was in 2016 for a major YouTube event. This time, I went for a little business and a lot of pleasure! I was so glad to finally sit down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichelledaf/">Dr Michelle Daf</a> a woman who majorly inspired my femininity journey and my self development and discovery. We had a conversation about marriage, femininity, divorce, motherhood and life and the episode will be aired soon. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgf3G1rYPRSF9TLaEK7QVSf0Z56aLfgk6Vb3m6rETr_5guGpX4q4UT3qEGLzKu43YksXk8Pf7hedACMNr-7B99o4QrRLtD2Ml_U40y_HW50nq1_OMe5jLVK7zrykA3hxRYUADQxh7doZgoEtPN2spYnumxh1ZGPXFWhWc_aR8SIhJxyfP-zU8mTTXFamQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgf3G1rYPRSF9TLaEK7QVSf0Z56aLfgk6Vb3m6rETr_5guGpX4q4UT3qEGLzKu43YksXk8Pf7hedACMNr-7B99o4QrRLtD2Ml_U40y_HW50nq1_OMe5jLVK7zrykA3hxRYUADQxh7doZgoEtPN2spYnumxh1ZGPXFWhWc_aR8SIhJxyfP-zU8mTTXFamQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I stayed at <a href="https://www.dreamhotels.com/hollywood">Dream Hollywood Hotel </a>which is a lovely new and modern creative art inspired hotel located in the heart of Hollywood. The hotel had a nightclub/bar called The Highlight Room, which is the destination for major Hollywood stars and celebrities and metres away from the Hollywood walk of stars. Although we were located in a perfect area, unfortunately and for the first time in history it seemed, the LA weather let us down and we were barely able to do all of the sightseeing and fun stuff we had planned. The coldest LA since 1989 we were told with heavy rain and even a bit of snowfall. The best way we could make use of the trip was heading to <a href="https://thegrovela.com/">The Grove</a> to check out Sephora and Nordstorm and also having some amazing food at The Cheesecake Factory. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkN5zaBrbfaYjijzMIa6oooRYtCxWbDH0TWJrTWKRcBVAGrIWPTnPIF0Oipm52UFWfrt4SzonIfMQEEMH83Yc0g-bBY31hy7CjZyK8_VJfKy4QMXAey-Y0vaYS_l3hDEQXoq0mZ48_wmYP13dQZy8RdAIkKyA03nTnXyeTMvhkVhnJo_Uk_w2LneSoYg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkN5zaBrbfaYjijzMIa6oooRYtCxWbDH0TWJrTWKRcBVAGrIWPTnPIF0Oipm52UFWfrt4SzonIfMQEEMH83Yc0g-bBY31hy7CjZyK8_VJfKy4QMXAey-Y0vaYS_l3hDEQXoq0mZ48_wmYP13dQZy8RdAIkKyA03nTnXyeTMvhkVhnJo_Uk_w2LneSoYg=w515-h640" width="515" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday night, we had dinner with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmichelledaf/">Dr Michelle Daf</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackieaina/">Jackie Aina</a> at an exquisite restaurant on Melrose Avenue called <a href="https://meteora.la/">Metereora</a> LA. We had a 5 course menu experience in this hollistic themed inspired restaurant which honestly, was pure aesthetics and a perfect dinner for a Saturday night with friends and your partner. The following day, my lovely friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/denisasamoah/?hl=en">Dennis Asamoah</a>, a London native doing so well in LA and the fiancé of my dear friend Jackie invited us to attend an event on the rooftop of The <a href="https://www.pendry.com/west-hollywood/">Pendry West Hollywood</a> hotel. This was an amazing TikTok event dedicated to celebrating black content creators which was a wonderful and perfect way to end my final day of my 4 stay day in Los Angeles. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8fi96tFcK6ib_-DAKbVjbMspvMQOPXz40p0krZCAgYsUJ6qhN9RG_H0FOLjQCqokPGMPZHJvzvth1ITbi6PlatGHGSeo0GlLIuvvGw8iGCZ3fEA907ExA9_j816ae1v8GUdVaKZ1qssef0FcoYT52vm2tCf89ikU_Ktm7L1-hf6nllSgkUR-g-OFuGw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1703" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8fi96tFcK6ib_-DAKbVjbMspvMQOPXz40p0krZCAgYsUJ6qhN9RG_H0FOLjQCqokPGMPZHJvzvth1ITbi6PlatGHGSeo0GlLIuvvGw8iGCZ3fEA907ExA9_j816ae1v8GUdVaKZ1qssef0FcoYT52vm2tCf89ikU_Ktm7L1-hf6nllSgkUR-g-OFuGw=w483-h640" width="483" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8fi96tFcK6ib_-DAKbVjbMspvMQOPXz40p0krZCAgYsUJ6qhN9RG_H0FOLjQCqokPGMPZHJvzvth1ITbi6PlatGHGSeo0GlLIuvvGw8iGCZ3fEA907ExA9_j816ae1v8GUdVaKZ1qssef0FcoYT52vm2tCf89ikU_Ktm7L1-hf6nllSgkUR-g-OFuGw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm7h-wb98mAJDyadcYP00RBAxzkkQo0bcM4H8proav3UXhOprJOi_fP22OlDOomhnmJUz-4ohJttGL7d4nr0XIvsHyutxfrN_iue_smGHR7n9986-3Pk_ptMIkiFZJN6RwsGT0lEny3nPAKRu1CrdRrZhTiV6tchrlnVfVkJ1UiyDFs9Ewt1ltDZNYeA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm7h-wb98mAJDyadcYP00RBAxzkkQo0bcM4H8proav3UXhOprJOi_fP22OlDOomhnmJUz-4ohJttGL7d4nr0XIvsHyutxfrN_iue_smGHR7n9986-3Pk_ptMIkiFZJN6RwsGT0lEny3nPAKRu1CrdRrZhTiV6tchrlnVfVkJ1UiyDFs9Ewt1ltDZNYeA=w481-h640" width="481" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrdi9AA9Xj2jCqlW6DseRNHJikeV1g5KwgSGolkgk4RUVYS0-KHdW7FuxSgcl-C7I_49zT5qV0Q41Udpc3LajFZ1QRxzumjL5foJc5nh5lHCCaSSPssIiMsooh0nUEvjjEN08jl-CzUG5Q4FR9yZ-8kJGMvn5X3HfxrVcBiGrW35pb5epMGML9pCj0mA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="1284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrdi9AA9Xj2jCqlW6DseRNHJikeV1g5KwgSGolkgk4RUVYS0-KHdW7FuxSgcl-C7I_49zT5qV0Q41Udpc3LajFZ1QRxzumjL5foJc5nh5lHCCaSSPssIiMsooh0nUEvjjEN08jl-CzUG5Q4FR9yZ-8kJGMvn5X3HfxrVcBiGrW35pb5epMGML9pCj0mA=w481-h640" width="481" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTIzgW_nvlByt5ZewgPVBjenMxyiQbPP7_bRgIX-1gzXVZR64vpfHweEJsZYCV0rmmcNpB6uZel7qyaicvgVa1sheR2FFlhBCXwNG71Gf6BpeVqN8l8SNaOl-wd7omAWwJTR2hb-I93LHP_CQjn64q62gJAPmbhPSKQ7eMntjN0GxGM07aD7Gn5FNbA/s4032/IMG_7981%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTIzgW_nvlByt5ZewgPVBjenMxyiQbPP7_bRgIX-1gzXVZR64vpfHweEJsZYCV0rmmcNpB6uZel7qyaicvgVa1sheR2FFlhBCXwNG71Gf6BpeVqN8l8SNaOl-wd7omAWwJTR2hb-I93LHP_CQjn64q62gJAPmbhPSKQ7eMntjN0GxGM07aD7Gn5FNbA/w480-h640/IMG_7981%202.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div>Our final stop in LA was <a href="https://taogroup.com/venues/tao-asian-bistro-los-angeles/">Tao</a>, a Thai restaurant located right by our hotel, the food was nothing short of amazing, and possibly the best Thai food I have ever tried. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, I flew over to Berlin Germany with the Fabletics/Yitty team to celebrate Lizzo at her concert held at Mercedes Benz Arena, Berlin. The show was OUTSTANDING, Lizzo showed up and showed out! The VIP experience with the team made it even the more special at Lizzo's #SpecialTour. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe2P72MR_vHGhHqedD2-QBTnyzzJLvfLI48AjIxQRzkqChJ6WyFdRKY8WXkBU6tb-yMATpZmrogaXmdNRg7PJkkRv9L2GeQzyOcsXQl9zuSAObVI4f10jxra-qwrQ75NMCj3MaUIeRXZKShLjKRVm9hYQmcjiprvofchrGjcv6Dk5BA0RUTfcTEl4xw/s4032/IMG_8342.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe2P72MR_vHGhHqedD2-QBTnyzzJLvfLI48AjIxQRzkqChJ6WyFdRKY8WXkBU6tb-yMATpZmrogaXmdNRg7PJkkRv9L2GeQzyOcsXQl9zuSAObVI4f10jxra-qwrQ75NMCj3MaUIeRXZKShLjKRVm9hYQmcjiprvofchrGjcv6Dk5BA0RUTfcTEl4xw/w480-h640/IMG_8342.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Satisfy; font-size: x-large;">Look of the month</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Style and Makeup:</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been embracing the black chic style look with a few neutrals all month. For the most part, this really is my aesthetic as I tend to be able to have a bit of versatility with my style with black, creams and browns. Monthly, I have decided my favourite fashion look of the month and share links and tags to where you could get the look yourself. Makeup and Beauty was very minimal (as usual) I tried a new makeup look using the below products. </div><div>Check out Reels for makeup look: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpC5IJ6jJYV/">Makeup Look of The month</a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Black leather skirt and polo neck.</b></div><div>I must say, the girls went crazy over this look on Instagram, if I am being honest, it was my favourite casual chic day outfit I have styled this year so far</div><div>Top: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZyuWK3">https://bit.ly/3ZyuWK3</a> </div><div>Skirt: <a href="https://bit.ly/3kwwAgp">https://bit.ly/3kwwAgp</a></div><div>Boots: <a href="https://duoboots.com/products/haltham-standard-black-leather?currency=GBP&variant=39560500084838&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0oagBhDHARIsAI-BbgeGcDRIoh8rQuiEWQt4TGbL3gYT6ptjJuGPfZ9e_aFk1aWSv0c0MQkaAtYoEALw_wcB">Duo Boots</a></div><div>Bag: @chanel Classic Flap</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hair and Beauty:</div><div>Hairstyle of the month has got to be this fire red wig I tried on at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/divasbyclaudia/">@divasbyclaudia</a>, an East London based Hair and beauty salon which is where I do all of my fabulous hair looks. I also loved rocking <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpN8uVioFYe/">this new glueless bob</a> Every time I wear a bob, I feel sassy and grown and this month I tried two styles, a glue less frontal wig and a regular frontal. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBICIpJGObzdjE1Re8JuPi725JjSoeEVv_joOhSa7iizTy0fZgf6x3rIcvK6xMsslpTVfl-JtM5YQn4a-g1obxpYv9jNuh_1jZnKaQbQ-Di1VBaNPf7odTYhodYx-BUPnu689O_DAGciyZaDMRFRda5bz0CEsUFk0GQ7UukeJI8Ui3QWAMIeBezfe5XQ/s2880/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-02%20at%2019.41.12-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1532" data-original-width="2880" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBICIpJGObzdjE1Re8JuPi725JjSoeEVv_joOhSa7iizTy0fZgf6x3rIcvK6xMsslpTVfl-JtM5YQn4a-g1obxpYv9jNuh_1jZnKaQbQ-Di1VBaNPf7odTYhodYx-BUPnu689O_DAGciyZaDMRFRda5bz0CEsUFk0GQ7UukeJI8Ui3QWAMIeBezfe5XQ/w640-h340/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-02%20at%2019.41.12-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Chanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-82532556128551612242023-02-01T11:41:00.004+00:002023-02-01T11:41:35.828+00:00A Month to Remember.. January Rundown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8R5P1nh32u9OdWs3yPAo7GgKNim21hDOYrr4_jKezQoqwLPrGp92uAukealy_GLay8JfY04Pdfl4etXCJYt58f6ruK3gKF_AsqWed9pcBOCduUeXXZ4CzoJWwsoJZKe5A5G7BcFD1kVNStgRRbyUvErhk7tpgzmCAn2AM5RU5CWQTq5nNaOBvHseQw/s6000/chanel%20bday-08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4002" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8R5P1nh32u9OdWs3yPAo7GgKNim21hDOYrr4_jKezQoqwLPrGp92uAukealy_GLay8JfY04Pdfl4etXCJYt58f6ruK3gKF_AsqWed9pcBOCduUeXXZ4CzoJWwsoJZKe5A5G7BcFD1kVNStgRRbyUvErhk7tpgzmCAn2AM5RU5CWQTq5nNaOBvHseQw/w640-h426/chanel%20bday-08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I always say it is so special to be born in the month of January and be a newborn new year baby literally. There is something so endearing about having a new birthday right at the beginning of the year. I am a target and goal setter and I am also a visionary so creating mood boards, writing down plans ahead and of course my new life ahead of me following a major life update. The start of the year and having a milestone birthday during this period is such a blessing that I could work towards my progresses month by month, for the rest of the month. This year as I turned 35 years old, I hit a few milestones, some I shared with you via my YouTube channel, social media and of course this website and some are major personal life changes. </p><p>In today's post on the blog, I want to share with you a recap of my birthday month and how I celebrated myself in this new transitional period of my life. This period certainly is the beginning of an end and I am not saying I have it all figured out, but one thing about me is... I will always have a plan. God is certainly giving me wisdom for this plan and I want and need to ensure I stick according to his perfect will for my life. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6aYjW01gddk6E3XvBthXmLS_FIUvJc0M5zi6EhSBsxN_eiJR56HmKUqqo8D7QpPv9HqTZFRAMRXSmUPgetx4PgHmJZ8NQy__6RFCNR_Zew_-4eQuI62ZTSig-zS-6yemvlCbdfg5cTkCYgHPov9GWLiDvOR2J8YStgvnXzBCr3JRrxP1BqMk7tmlxw/s2880/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-23%20at%2023.47.53%20copy%206-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="2880" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6aYjW01gddk6E3XvBthXmLS_FIUvJc0M5zi6EhSBsxN_eiJR56HmKUqqo8D7QpPv9HqTZFRAMRXSmUPgetx4PgHmJZ8NQy__6RFCNR_Zew_-4eQuI62ZTSig-zS-6yemvlCbdfg5cTkCYgHPov9GWLiDvOR2J8YStgvnXzBCr3JRrxP1BqMk7tmlxw/w524-h296/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-23%20at%2023.47.53%20copy%206-4.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Divorce- I shared on the 4th January 2023 a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q2F8pJDZHI&t=1s">major life update</a>. It was major gossip behind the scenes for everyone who was speculating, but in true Chanel Boateng style, I take my time to share any major life update and when I feel most comfortable in sharing. I was pleasantly surprised to receive the outpouring of love and support once I shared this news. I never imagined a video like this would be released on my channel, but then again.. I knew deep down my life was entering a major shift and my main goal is to be happy and live for myself and my children and the God I serve. I walk away with dignity, respect for myself and family and contentment with our decision as a couple/family. Whilst the news seems so fresh to you all, my maternal issues have been a silent battle for me, and as a Christian, I tried to have faith in it all, but deep down knowing God's will for where he wanted to place me. I have prioritise at the end of the day, and it will always be my children first, so the new life ahead is going to be better for us all, and I pray for an onward life of peace and contentment and true understanding of our new normal.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX8y3y6gbrMCj-Fm1nBM110zeNDxZ-KEcBdouwJi45Tij1gkk7PgITbZ0I7dsdqz0Rsf2sxwXKCiRfYHDWrOUjmNSY62TSTXoL6doSR7_jwaADDjWYMXy1cl2FS67Sc3IewGnrb_q3Q-tCCZeDxa0qBvoW_5EocF1U7yHblXUwS9x-PF_flXOZxx4swQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX8y3y6gbrMCj-Fm1nBM110zeNDxZ-KEcBdouwJi45Tij1gkk7PgITbZ0I7dsdqz0Rsf2sxwXKCiRfYHDWrOUjmNSY62TSTXoL6doSR7_jwaADDjWYMXy1cl2FS67Sc3IewGnrb_q3Q-tCCZeDxa0qBvoW_5EocF1U7yHblXUwS9x-PF_flXOZxx4swQ=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The Re-birth of Chanel Boateng- If you check out my <a href="http://www.chanelambrose.co.uk/2023/01/chanel-boateng-re-birth.html">previous post</a>, I share a little more detail on the new branding, If you are an OG follower, you would know that my original brand name I created in 2012 was Chanel Boateng. I am so excited to revert back to this name as it is what really catapulted me online to the platform I have built today. Take time to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt3c1zaLnPo">watch the video</a> of the behind the scenes shoot for the website/blog relaunch as well as an exclusive interview discussing the rebrand.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcP84rhQadEwsqs6ttjFlL47ZwG-67sFpnDVU0dT0SAFp9JYhbQHEEQ-cFGzXQmEscFAmfvIeQQMVFLjZEdNVFU8ZnggNEmuc0rHb34u9K6JCNGsBdYlW9n_qROlWWgpCbOQtDMthr7tnG75Tb2YQeYCBRvn7n9ekQo4Nt0BQXt_GJ0QPQBEDx5oKcg/s6000/chanel%20bday-27.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4002" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcP84rhQadEwsqs6ttjFlL47ZwG-67sFpnDVU0dT0SAFp9JYhbQHEEQ-cFGzXQmEscFAmfvIeQQMVFLjZEdNVFU8ZnggNEmuc0rHb34u9K6JCNGsBdYlW9n_qROlWWgpCbOQtDMthr7tnG75Tb2YQeYCBRvn7n9ekQo4Nt0BQXt_GJ0QPQBEDx5oKcg/w426-h640/chanel%20bday-27.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>My 35th Birthday- First of all, I celebrated on my own. I booked a luxury SPA date and had afternoon tea which was simply delicious at The Cambridge Country Club This has got to be the best birthday I ever celebrated so far. I didn't even plan on having a '35th' but it all came together so seamlesly in the end. Firstly, we started at home with a private dinner with my best friends. There is something so special about celebrating life in a new age with people you have had in your life for over 20 years. I always say how truly blessed I am to have a circle of friends and family who truly care about me and have always been understanding and are proud of where I have come from and what I am doing. We then headed to London for drinks and small bites with more of my friends, this time friends I have also known for about that amount of time, or even known for less than a year or 5 years.. it didn't matter to me, all I wanted was to be surrounded by the most love and positivity. Finally we ended the night at a night club in central London, it was much more intimate with family and a few of my best friends. We danced the night away and I of course had quite a bit to booze on! A birthday cake, more dancing and finally ended up staying overnight at one of my favourite hotels- Intercontinental O2 in Greenwich London.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixzAakONAGVnbm0Bdb1_ELWh1ptd3Ci0a0sVH6lICp897HnRkTiQJLxrEtrvrN9BMveH4l5SLul34vo13yzBbDCm7BjOa2mRCYDmnHBxZkPgExGiVqAWujYtwE4n73qyKIndc0w_8221b4HNMvF4qIk94E55gvEF-w58QdeX10tPZpVO1Cmmar7htvtQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="2694" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixzAakONAGVnbm0Bdb1_ELWh1ptd3Ci0a0sVH6lICp897HnRkTiQJLxrEtrvrN9BMveH4l5SLul34vo13yzBbDCm7BjOa2mRCYDmnHBxZkPgExGiVqAWujYtwE4n73qyKIndc0w_8221b4HNMvF4qIk94E55gvEF-w58QdeX10tPZpVO1Cmmar7htvtQ=w489-h275" width="489" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Style and Makeup- I would say the theme of glam and beauty this month is very much drama with deep dark smokey eyes and black outfits. I felt my mood was to accentuate my dark femininity yet feel the need to stand out. I am so glad to also be back on YouTube doing makeup videos and I have started by sharing my Birthday makeup <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIAAbhUJT-c&t=137s" target="_blank">here</a>. This month, I wore a lot of black, this weather is so cold so it feels only right to warm myself up with some black outfits. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeQq5bcPIdzv5l7m-8GVHme8fAwOj0y50tmBkMa8IFbMUwZvf-sFH1V6b-zANwYZJplFlMivcbxOvyqMNtxTX2jJB7oJKdb_7llmgDhqjVSGJIvi8bCWIUT253bmmWSe8HwZPNfTttLiXf2xB4pl5BXlP1DvDONwhD-bdU11Zv96sqChvQp0UqYQgrA/s6000/chanel%20bday-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4002" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeQq5bcPIdzv5l7m-8GVHme8fAwOj0y50tmBkMa8IFbMUwZvf-sFH1V6b-zANwYZJplFlMivcbxOvyqMNtxTX2jJB7oJKdb_7llmgDhqjVSGJIvi8bCWIUT253bmmWSe8HwZPNfTttLiXf2xB4pl5BXlP1DvDONwhD-bdU11Zv96sqChvQp0UqYQgrA/w426-h640/chanel%20bday-03.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOIDtTU8qaGzQWfN1datMQ7k-71YfoLrsMJ5qtA0NBkaOVc9pmDCD_ow19p7eHnX9BrpxNk2_p2JxDC7vYqAcu1F9yabN0jF66cCsXsqoT9jPjctjeYd9_xbDg72LN7KQk5VNdQlRYPSezOneay3nAI83UGOV9SFsCDmiYUrOL8V5MV4JSiswC3EtGQ/s6000/IMG_6494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4002" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOIDtTU8qaGzQWfN1datMQ7k-71YfoLrsMJ5qtA0NBkaOVc9pmDCD_ow19p7eHnX9BrpxNk2_p2JxDC7vYqAcu1F9yabN0jF66cCsXsqoT9jPjctjeYd9_xbDg72LN7KQk5VNdQlRYPSezOneay3nAI83UGOV9SFsCDmiYUrOL8V5MV4JSiswC3EtGQ/w426-h640/IMG_6494.JPG" width="426" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Fashion Reels: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnkbP4DprF9/">Birthday Dress Transition</a><br />Pink dress: Sold Out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pink Shoes:<a href="https://bit.ly/3kSRxlf"> Here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Black Dress: <a href="https://bit.ly/3WInFWh">Here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Black Shoes: Sold Out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For more fashion and beauty inspired looks this month, make sure to check out my Instagram.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Finally, I ended the month with a weekend in Paris with my sister in Disneyland. There is still much content yet to be shared over the next week or so, but just to say... there is always an excuse to stop everything and head to Paris.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJSNPsI_bLa_1H8U2ZxlDijdu9Ty96VI4YAKz-3lROvMV1h1aqAiyOfIFAWHyaxJ8LStYbq03lbhHkgfZ_wZvRHyCLfEIBOo4jA0DPCGyNTtMYrEAk6YlZWOgy_UT5vgBNj3DlwcubBaIdevTLMjdBtEXJe72TU3G65pXpc6UCVoRGQ376oe3BQ1NAAw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJSNPsI_bLa_1H8U2ZxlDijdu9Ty96VI4YAKz-3lROvMV1h1aqAiyOfIFAWHyaxJ8LStYbq03lbhHkgfZ_wZvRHyCLfEIBOo4jA0DPCGyNTtMYrEAk6YlZWOgy_UT5vgBNj3DlwcubBaIdevTLMjdBtEXJe72TU3G65pXpc6UCVoRGQ376oe3BQ1NAAw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-54657540181171725472023-01-08T17:57:00.006+00:002023-01-08T17:57:57.241+00:00Chanel Boateng- The Re-birth<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruj6kWVKHE6vbKKmyxOCPTx3FWQ8tL1XPlObjZtdRLjpiTK9iccvpd38ThNsSyh6KqF473TD89x97I6fBB1gTknhxy5s3cLtANZfsRWzCQpZPAMHw6FTUGEZtgeBO5WowrkFBhqt00ALtqa1QAy9wkVmLU4YKqsycqnZfxR-QUriUA4d0qN3nBeW4gg/s6582/A49A8808-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4388" data-original-width="6582" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruj6kWVKHE6vbKKmyxOCPTx3FWQ8tL1XPlObjZtdRLjpiTK9iccvpd38ThNsSyh6KqF473TD89x97I6fBB1gTknhxy5s3cLtANZfsRWzCQpZPAMHw6FTUGEZtgeBO5WowrkFBhqt00ALtqa1QAy9wkVmLU4YKqsycqnZfxR-QUriUA4d0qN3nBeW4gg/w640-h426/A49A8808-Edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>The last time I updated this blog was when I remembered it even existed! Its crazy how, this is the very platform that got me started with all of what it has become today and due to the focus on all other platforms, the very essence of what my brand is and what was once my first love of content creation has been sadly neglected. </p><p>Nevertheless, it is 2023, this blog is 12 years old, and I have returned with the original brand name 'Chanel Boateng'. The thing is, I am actually not a keen writer, although I have many various passions that I liked to express on this particular platform, I personally love video creation and there for the YouTube, TikTok's and Instagram of the internet world took over everything over this very blog. </p><p>I owe my blog an apology... for the neglect and the abandonment.... and I want to be able to get back on here in written form monthly, and just share whats in my world. A lot has changed for me, but more than anything, my brand name is Chanel Boateng again. This is liberating for me, because its not only the name that grew traction to growing my online presence but it also is a new chapter for me as I enter a different phase in my life following divorce. I explain more on my YouTube channel, so be sure to check in on the right of this site and head over to YouTube to hear more. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRL0QEb2TZIlb16k0r8sTH1UHEFvvAbq1F7k0V9OFxwvszOvmBU7VAd7FfDr1RaUhpMnCi9IyrEx04rgsFHitfuHqKU8Ar_keWgaPt2-EpDTZkUhsTX6g1A9ld1aIhydo_j61MPflKKyVkjDqcvz0AbA0n9pApY7hci6uWZIoxA8DlGNHDe8UVYW3Gw/s6582/A49A8552-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4388" data-original-width="6582" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRL0QEb2TZIlb16k0r8sTH1UHEFvvAbq1F7k0V9OFxwvszOvmBU7VAd7FfDr1RaUhpMnCi9IyrEx04rgsFHitfuHqKU8Ar_keWgaPt2-EpDTZkUhsTX6g1A9ld1aIhydo_j61MPflKKyVkjDqcvz0AbA0n9pApY7hci6uWZIoxA8DlGNHDe8UVYW3Gw/w640-h426/A49A8552-Edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Who is Chanel Boateng?</p><p>Chanel Boateng is the person God created me to be. Despite marriage and name changes legally or even as a personal brand.. she is the woman who re-birthed following a trial of different major life events. I have gone through several transformations over the years, but I cannot help but feel this transformation is the desired and most comfortable and the most 'ME' I have felt in a while. Working on what it is to become her has been a journey. I have been in therapy, had a weight loss transformation and worked on my healing journey of emotional and mental abuse that I had been traumatised with from childhood. I also set out to grow myself spiritually and grow closer to God by isolating myself to him and him alone following a very traumatising event I recently encountered. Needless to say, I am feeling fulfilled, whole and confident to such a high level and my blog and everything I put out on the internet has an aim to empower women on their own personal transformation journey. Through lifestyle choices and setting goals and targets, I believe all women can achieve what they want with great focus and drive. My story comes from a life of hurt, struggle and darkness... to a allowing my self to develop and grow by manifesting my destiny and what I believe God wants to use me for in this life. </p><p>I am excited for 2023, get ready for a journey of change for all of us... are you ready?</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chanelboateng.com"><span style="font-size: large;">www.chanelboateng.com</span></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh1_aiDCA_LZwxRtu_YqLncWM5nwCqg-pRe2_B1ErgDGbLo1_XjbaZzgqgRgydmTF6LFDpmmhczI2wW_q3FKZBCazrLkadcFNgdsAjtFgeLYzn1pmiH-mJFCrXK0OwkCoGnls-kaEydDm_SuUJ5ftNYkJMDowGrzs962A2TX3lgo7BJqD9LgOIfqFUA/s6720/A49A8422-Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh1_aiDCA_LZwxRtu_YqLncWM5nwCqg-pRe2_B1ErgDGbLo1_XjbaZzgqgRgydmTF6LFDpmmhczI2wW_q3FKZBCazrLkadcFNgdsAjtFgeLYzn1pmiH-mJFCrXK0OwkCoGnls-kaEydDm_SuUJ5ftNYkJMDowGrzs962A2TX3lgo7BJqD9LgOIfqFUA/w640-h426/A49A8422-Edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-9342928075244066392021-07-29T00:13:00.003+01:002021-07-29T00:13:41.236+01:00IT HAS BEEN THREE YEARS!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Not me finding my logins for my blog 2 minutes to the midnight of the 29th July literally 3 exact years SINCE MY LAST POST! Nothing is by coincidence they say, and 3, is a special number for me not only because I am 33 years old now, but I have always found discoveries with that magical number.<p></p><p>Today and only today, after all of these years, I am revisiting this little place online that I had forgotten about. I am working on an important submission, which made me revisit today and I could not find my logins for the entire day, and I was completely blind sighted at the fact that my last post was on the 29th July 2018 until a couple of minutes ago and within minutes, I gained access to my blog! </p><p>I am not stopping, because truthfully speaking who even reads blogs anymore? I had to write this moment down, nothing is by coincidence and I am excited to be in full sync with my destiny. A lot has happened in 3 years and when I am ready to rebrand this blog... as clearly, it deserves to live on... I will share it all with you. I am so excited. This is a great day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Love you all babies!</p><p><br /></p><p>Chanel</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CHU3xMDLGPUTgoQCHSxfrhHr_mn9zscwMfx1rNGlJ6YcLEcl90nI-2RUuZQF-jovEkZKzQQoKPmfZNkrXxrxCN5J6NT2Sh4La24jJH4qIIV8UOaYdcjq6x7VmRIaL6yQrVmJs-VYjSxP/s2048/C27FDF34-14B4-4BF8-B172-AAED69EE2B8A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CHU3xMDLGPUTgoQCHSxfrhHr_mn9zscwMfx1rNGlJ6YcLEcl90nI-2RUuZQF-jovEkZKzQQoKPmfZNkrXxrxCN5J6NT2Sh4La24jJH4qIIV8UOaYdcjq6x7VmRIaL6yQrVmJs-VYjSxP/w320-h400/C27FDF34-14B4-4BF8-B172-AAED69EE2B8A.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-38990368723181289142018-07-29T19:08:00.001+01:002018-07-29T19:08:17.726+01:00Too Big for the Bedroom <div><img id="id_232f_5b97_68bc_c63" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MRHOR0gFu40/W14CTgQA9qI/AAAAAAAABPQ/4znN7iGaglQnA9JQr7atdPkx9iEIdA_7gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>Well hellurrr everyone!<div>I kind of thought I should blog a bit more. My last piece on the blog got a little traction and I’m not only gassed about it because it was fully unexpected, but I thought... whett... a bish has a lot too say!</div><div>So here we are again, Sunday evening. The family and I had a lovely get away to the coast for the weekend, a new week is about to begin and I have some time to share a lil sum sum on to my blog today!</div><div><br></div><div>I tell you what, although I have so much to share on this subject, I’m kindaaaa shy! So I would try and keep it classy and cute because, I’m not about to spill so much intimate tea on my blog! I just want to share my journey to finding love, as there still seems to be a stereotype that big girls can’t find love...</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_18fe_e896_414f_313" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b3Ae76Aln2Y/W14Cfrmm57I/AAAAAAAABPY/P2ggDvOM3eoSxPAuuz2PzHheA3FBX5w1QCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div><div>My first encounter with having any sexual relations was as a teen. I must say, I was a very naive teenager, I kind of feel that I was not guided in this area too much so I loosely went on a quest to find someone to like me. I wish I had the perfect first boyfriend who stood outside my bedroom throwing stones at my window to get my attention and sang to me and wrote me love letters.. but my reality is, a lot of guys who took interest to me, we’re kinda shit! Whilst some may think weight is an excuse, I do feel that guys saw me easily enough to take advantage of and treat me badly.</div><div><img id="id_7dfd_4e7f_460a_d06c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GXSyZqWMxV8/W14Chy8QQ3I/AAAAAAAABPc/4YDLcXlJGlE4L5AP_APZ5QGUxplPk0Z-gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_ff6e_aa89_f64e_7de1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gcsCckDmFXs/W14CifB6SDI/AAAAAAAABPg/f5PaFSki1MorGygaqpzOgydjQhoHoDE8gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div>Being a big girl and a teen can sometimes make you also look older than your age, so it’s very easy to get caught with older guys. I must say to mums who have bigger teenage daughters who are reading this, please be mindful of this, when you develop quicker in puberty and start to look like a woman and possibly are just 14 years old, some men can minipulate and take advantage and rob them from their innocence. Talk to your daughters, let them feel loved, let them open up to you. </div><div>My first love encounters are almost a blur to me also. Simply because they were not that special. Special love moments can create long lasting amazing memories and can also give you experiences that can help your future love encounters. </div><div>Large girls may feel a reluctance to opening up to their loved one also. This is because in our heads, we feel we do not look good naked. It’s actually crazy how society makes it seem as if, sex is for slender people? We are taught to hide away and cover fat through our dressing, so can you actually imagine the state of most big peoples bedrooms? </div><div>Big women hide even in the bedroom and that is sad.</div><div>Lights off... covers wrapped, tops on... yes TOPS ON? Are you serious? Yes... Chanel is very serious, even in 30 degree weather Hun! </div><div><img id="id_814b_dbc1_3dc1_7a4b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DzYT5uxjsD0/W14CWtHMyqI/AAAAAAAABPU/OXQIGZGOcnIZA0sI31g_E67FeK2C5-bEgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><img id="id_a980_d884_bf3_1bb0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6Bwo2cll9k/W14Cj20DfuI/AAAAAAAABPo/1HTTaWwB5fsWKjTSb3KxjDlkVbI-gGMFgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div>After I had my first son, I entered a 5 year celibacy until I met my husband of course. This celibacy was a matter of choice rather than because of my size, but even so, I kind of did wonder, when I got with that guy, would I be able to open up after so long of being alone.</div><div>I think one of the interesting things about marriage is, the opportunity to explore. I know you can explore outside of marriage, but exploring with your life long partner can be fun and interesting. I did take a journey of finding myself again and trying to understand what I like, and what he liked. There were many times I wanted to keep the lights off at the beginning of our relationship, but he helped me over come a lot. </div><div>My insecurities about my body resulted in me holding back, and it took a while to let go. </div><div>Ladies, I just want you to know, that you got to love yourself so you can love back. Walk around your house naked! I can’t believe people wear clothes indoors honestly 🤣!!!! Stand in front of the mirror naked, then do that in front of your guy! Cook naked, do the laundry naked, do it all naked.. it would build your confidence! </div><div>Another key confidence in the bedroom is GROOMING! Girl... shave! Shave honey! Take it all off! When you are feeling smooth and cleaned up, you kind of want to show off 😂 yup! Wax, shave, moisturise, you would feel so fresh and ready! </div><div>Any self love journey is long, but totally worth it. Hopefully you can take my tips and it would make life a little easier for you. And also...m<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">ost guys don’t care either way- </span><i style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> *whispers </i><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">‘as long as they’re getting it!’*</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Credits:</div><div>Lingerie and Gown @fashionnovacurve</div><div>Photographer: @abiolarenee </div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_8e13_9681_829f_c14b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f1Lx-l4ScyA/W14Ci4VbvmI/AAAAAAAABPk/XfIASCZf0noD7rRpQO0ezps7IhkZoL-eACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13216575391839020690noreply@blogger.com227tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-13371147212927214272018-07-24T13:53:00.000+01:002018-07-24T15:25:45.393+01:00MY UNPOPULAR BODY SHAPE<div><img id="id_ae29_5913_12fc_8c6f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GzIIFDGeGiU/W1c1CADpEGI/AAAAAAAABNg/FKDmGpjpQMEXYDNHVTqU-JYnS9tq7i5wgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>It's Tuesday. I feel quite accomplished as I have ticked a lot of things off of my to do list.<br>
I had a great night sleep, as baby slept throughout the entire night, he is getting so much better with night sleeps. Over the past few weeks, I have been at a full go go GO, with EVERYTHING, and I am currently at a zone where I am revved up for creating content, producing videos, images and more for my faithful followers online.<br>
I was awaken at 8.30am by a phone call, positive call, so yup, I wasn't too mad! But believe me sis, 8.30am is actually a lye in for me! Anyway, I have a normal ritual in the morning, consisting of some prayer and meditation, cleaning etc, but of course, at some point, you check your phone, you check your social media, you check your YouTube comments... I then stumbled across a comment that literally shook me to infinity.<br>
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The comment said 'Your ass shape is not normal for a black girl. You're still beautiful though, I like the clothes you have shown, you are putting on so much weight, try to lose some weight'<br><img id="id_2a2e_c666_203_af6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TgXs49kmNhA/W1c1TOqwwZI/AAAAAAAABN8/o5YPO9tW9BUKyK36B2LROA3s2PsAIgnzQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br>
Now that I have your attention,<br>
lets talk...<br>
I am pretty used to weirdos on the internet having a fetish over my weight, I am quite over people commenting on something I deal with daily and my entire life quite frankly. I also have lost over 30kgs since giving birth and still on my slow journey of weight loss. THAT is not the part of the comment that got to me. The comment that made my head swing is 'Your ass shape is not normal for a black girl'.<br>
I actually responded to the comment... oh yes, I did! I rinsed the person to be honest, then realised its not worth it and deleted and blocked them. I thought I want to discuss this on the blog today, and also represent with these images because it does reveal my shape quite a bit and I want to show you it in all my glory (as I am not ashamed).<br>
<img id="id_69ff_c559_a9ac_9aed" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jbq8XZLaQWs/W1c1S2m3ysI/AAAAAAAABN4/6idPjuvIKZMUn5QBkljiNEDDg5ZPiRF8wCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><img id="id_e632_2ee0_b15b_fdb3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGm9ewmxlqA/W1c1QskoJGI/AAAAAAAABN0/adBgqvqWdDs2SFoO0QWUL7WLDQe5wqTNACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br>
Many of you may know I am African. West African. Ghanaian. That is my true original heritage and i am overtly proud to be Ghanaian. I am British Born and raised, and I have a connection with the multicultural diverse city of London where I grew up in. I am from a predominately black area in London originally, so I am connected to West Indians as well as other Africans. Whilst there are a lot of conversations online talking about beauty standards, and the huge colourism debate which is honestly a discussion I am happy we are bringing to light as I am majorly effected by this. I think in the black community (which I am heavily associated with 'obviously'), we do not talk enough about the standard of the 'Ideal Black Woman'. This post is not about colourism, so we would save that for another conversation, but, can we talk about the ideal 'shape' a black woman should possess that NOT ALL of us have? This isn't even a fat vs skinny issue. This is the: big booty, big breast, flat stomach ideal that all black girls are meant to have?<br>
I personally believe that, <i style="font-weight: bold;">The beauty of black women is our diversity. </i><br>
And its beautiful to naturally have a big curved bum. But unfortunately, mine is not! Its flat, squared and broad, and that is how it is.<br>
We as a community grow up with this mentality that we should have this 'ideal' standard of black beauty that its now become a fashion. We have the likes of the Kardashians who have paraded and exploited it to the point where US black women are reshaping our bums to look like them, when they get it from us! Whilst this is a pressure in Western culture, honey, lets not forget, the pressure actually does come from back home also. In Ghana, where I am from, from when you are a baby girl, you are given waist beads and bum massages so the baby girl grows to have 'that shape'. My issue is, why are we even forcing this? Can one not just grow with the shape they were born to have?<br>
By flat square bum is an inheritance from my Grandmother Yaa Mansah... down to my mother, her sister and also my older sister and of course me. We all have 'that bum', and guess what, its not conventionally a 'black girls' bum, and thats ok! Interestingly enough, amongst our family, we have open discussions on how and why our bum is not good enough, and I am not sure why we pressure ourselves to look a certain way!<br>
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I have been bullied about this little square bum of mine in school. I remember this girl, she had it in for me. It was connected to a personal matter that was outside school involving her friend, but I wont go into that today. I had stayed back from school with my best friend a little later than normal finishing time, and as we were walking to the exit, I was approached by this bully.. it wasn't the first time she had troubled me, so as she approached, I was worried. She literally said to me, look at her bum, she looks like her knickers are too tight for her. Her and her friends burst out laughing, she also physically touched me by pulling at my knickers. I said nothing, but just cried about it. I never told my family what had happened. On a second occasion, again, the girl saw me, and said 'ahhh those knickers again'. She had regularly taunted me which effected my self asteem and my confidence as you can imagine as a young 15 year old girl. Anyway, if you ever wondered what happened to the girl, I ended up beating her up at a local supermarket on a Saturday... that's a story for another day kids! Do you want to hear it? Comment and let me know.<div><br></div><div><img id="id_7573_99f4_5099_ec32" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6H1qm_PVpKU/W1c1LFdoaSI/AAAAAAAABNs/5WbpIMXBiWg8onB2Sh5vzzXqlUHnYM4xQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br>
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This is just one of the many incidents where I have been bullied about my 'non-black girl' bum! But as I go through my self love journey, I have learnt to not hide it, but embrace it.<br>
The black woman comes in many shapes. Thin, curvy, flat</div><div>Chested, some women are toned have no hips, but I believe God is creative and chose too make us in different ranges. It’s the beauty of his creation, and we need to embrace all of what we come in. </div><div><br>
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So apparently, there is a difference between Style and Fashion? I kind of agree! Style is certainly a personal taste where as fashion tends to be 'what's trending or in'.<br />
I try to do a bit of both but mainly leaning towards 'Style'.<br />
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As a Plus Sized Influencer, I am constantly on the hunt to find clothing items I like and love to share with my followers... and the truth is, I have no set of rules in particular for most content I put out there. If its nice, I'll cop it, I'll style it and I would make it look good for my taste and preference.<br />
Style is what you make it, and we all have our own particular sense of style that is tailored to our own preference.<br />
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<b><i>My main choice</i></b> of style in general is 'Classy and Chic' BUT it has to be affordable! I don't know about you but I am not into breaking the bank to look cute! Take this style series for instance.. Clothing items from Pretty Little Thing, Fashion Nova, Amazon and Office- All high street or Online Boutiques and accessible. The most expensive item is this bag which is Moschino... but its not Gucci, or Chanel is it? We can all look expensive for less, and I do feel a girl is allowed at least one expensive item or two in her wardrobe.<br />
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Blazer: http://bit.ly/2L4WobQ</div>
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It can take 6 months for you to learn a new skill that can change your life, 6 months to build a business, 6 months to settle in a new chapter of your life. But for me, it has been 6 months since I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy, an answered prayer and a testimony of my patience... and 6 months since I have updated this blog lol! Sorry about that!<br />
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Baby Anijaye (AJ) was born 2nd November at 6lbs 3oz, and whilst this blog is late to join the party about his updates, my YouTube channels have kept most of you up to date about his birth and monthly updates. Since his birth, life has changed. I would save my deeper changes about life for another blog post, but for now- we are just about adapted to endless nappy changing and sleepless nights. We had a Christmas together as a family with our then newborn, the new year, my 30th Birthday, and of course, kicking back into the regular scheduling and work.<br />
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Our baby has changed the mood of our household, including even how we interact as a family. It feels so strange also, as I finally see his elder brother Emmanuel as a big boy now, up and till then, he honestly has been my only baby! I have laid low so to speak also, and just enjoying life with a new baby as well as being just overall thankful for such new beginnings. Having this baby has just genuinely opened my heart, mind and spirit and I have been able to fearlessly embrace so much more.<br />
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Within these 6 months, I have given myself the opportunity to re-shuffle and juggle life. Getting into a routine has not been easy as I fully work from home now, however, I manage to meet deadlines most of the time and have gotten a virtual team on board to help out with business. We are approaching summer, and I am just super excited for fun times out with the family, parties, food and just sharing the love all round. A blog that has been running since 2009, I still hope I could just be consistent with it... well, lets see!<br />
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I have had so much fun taken LOADS of pictures with AJ over the last 6 months, and honestly, a lot of these pictures are candid shots from my phone. Whilst my blog pics have perfectly shot photography, there are just some moments that require a simple snap shot and here are some of them! So for the sake of sharing with you our past few months, I hope you enjoy these cute moments of our little bundle of joy x</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13216575391839020690noreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-89008075130696242962017-11-17T20:01:00.001+00:002017-11-17T20:01:03.212+00:0010 PREGNANCY TRUTHS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1nNw5FMQ9BJYRNmsVL8sy8epIsNVQDV2FQcoi8zxSw7PuyH7kDLUuKiHAGBLqWc9VwkjFMdb3C7OqLhCPNYNTCcTsfaKWkOPaCzjvCM5_SttAajBsM0MiXDCfEohJZ_CoqGyoljzZZY/s1600/Studio+Session-309b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin1nNw5FMQ9BJYRNmsVL8sy8epIsNVQDV2FQcoi8zxSw7PuyH7kDLUuKiHAGBLqWc9VwkjFMdb3C7OqLhCPNYNTCcTsfaKWkOPaCzjvCM5_SttAajBsM0MiXDCfEohJZ_CoqGyoljzZZY/s1600/Studio+Session-309b.jpg" /></a>Well, its all OVER! A full 39 weeks of carrying life and birthing our beautiful baby boy. If you have not already, do catch up with my birth vlog here:<br />
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We all hear of the usual complaints that come from women who are pregnant.. sore back, frequently using the loo, food cravings, but I thought I would put together a list of 10 of my honest pregnancy truths.<br />
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First of all, can we admire this shoot? I had absolutely no inspiration behind this theme, but the fact that I was feeling a little ugly and felt I had lost all sex appeal and wanted to look and feel sexy again- whilst pregnant.<br />
Perhaps during your pregnancy, you may feel like you are not a 10, but a little glitz and glam could change that feeling, I felt a million dollars on this day!<br />
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<u>1. Not being able to lay on your stomach:</u><br />
Its an obvious and logical thing to sleep on your side whilst you are asleep during pregnancy. Most doctors recommend to sleep on your left for blood to flow properly. But what happens if you are the type (like myself) who always loves a tummy slumber... well, you just got to forget about that for the duration of the pregnancy and even a little after as your tummy may feel too tender to lay on straight after giving birth. At the moment I am 2 weeks postpartum and find that I can't lay on my stomach for too long as before, hoping it will get better soon!<br />
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<u>2. Can't get out of cars in parking bays!</u><br />
Omg, is this a fat girl problem or a pregnancy problem? I have only encountered this in my pregnancy to be fair! Lol, honestly, I discovered as my bump grew, that when I parked my car in certain car parks that had small narrow bays, I literally would not be able to open the door and exit or enter my car!<br />
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<u>3. Rings stop fitting</u><br />
As a married woman, I love to wear my ring! It literally completes me. But, it gets to a point where your fingers start to swell and you have to keep it in a jewellery box for several months! At this point I am still not wearing my rings as my fingers are still swollen as well as developing Carpel Tunnel Syndrome during pregnancy.<br />
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<u>4. Weird Dreams...</u><br />
A common occurrence during pregnancy, I believe its the anxiousness and anticipation of having a newborn. In all of my pregnancies from the earliest gestation until the end, I had some sort of funky dream! The weirdest dream I had during this pregnancy was given birth to a large baby girl who looked exactly like me, bare in mind this was well after I found out the sex of my baby being a boy!<br />
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<u>5. Confrontational</u><br />
Or may be its just me? I had so many altercations during my pregnancy it was unbelievable but contrary to that also, I found myself being extremely affectionate and loving towards my loved ones! I think emotions like this are triggered by the changes in hormones, whilst I am normally an open and honest person in the first place, I felt during this pregnancy that I was brutally honest and normally that may not always be the case. Wondering if this 'symptom' would carry on for a while to come lol!<br />
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<u>6. Not wanting to share a bed!</u><br />
I of course share a bed with my spouse... but on so many occasions I just wanted to kick him out the bed! The extra person I was growing inside of me made me always feel extra hot and as if I was a house and I needed so much extra room... but what tended to happen when my husband would find a comfortable spot on the sofa is I would feel lonely and instantly call him back to bed! It has been amazing since we have had the baby to finally enjoy sharing the bed without the extra cushion in the front!<br />
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<u>7. Relying on someone to cream your feet after a shower.</u><br />
Not sure if this issue is for every pregnant woman, but the more you grow, the harder it becomes to bend down, pick things up and tend to your feet! I normally get ready in the morning whilst my husband is at work, so can you imagine coming out of the shower to no one being able to help me cream my feet! I literally had to wait until the evening everyday to get my husband to oil my feet and carried my dry feet for the entire day! It was also an excuse to get him to give me foot massage so its not a bad idea after all!<br />
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<u>8. Washing Dishes hurts your back?</u><br />
How you ask? When your stomach is in the way of the sink you literally need to crouch to reach the sink, this in turn made my lower back ache! Ouch! I often found myself washing the dishes from the side sometimes!<br />
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<u>9. Soiling food on clothes</u><br />
Again, that belly in the way again? No problem! I often just smother my food on my top because of how large my stomach was! You may just need a bib to save you the embarrasment!<br />
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<u>10. Facial changes</u><br />
Most women complain about body changes during pregnancy such as weight gain, stretch marks, body shape change, enlarged boobs. However for me, on top of these, I am one of them women who completely looks like a different woman. My face and neck gets darker, my nose gets larger, my lips swell up! All of this and I am told I have a 'beautiful glow' which I found so hard to see sometimes!<br />
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All in all, I could not be more thankful and grateful for all of these changes. Bringing fourth my joy is what I look forward to.<br />
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Please let me know, what other pregnancy truths can you share?<br />
Would be great to know! Leave a comment and share this post!<br />
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It's priceless moments like this that you can never forget. I am not sure if an event like a baby shower is even important for most people to be OTT about, but for me... I took this baby shower as a celebration for all of my children. Both living and dead.<br />
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When I was pregnant with Emmanuel over 8 years ago at the age of 21, I planned to have a baby shower of course. My best friend and I wanted to do a blue and white theme, prepare games and all of the works... the same with the twin pregnancy. My sister went as far as preparing and sending out the invitations, it was meant to be a fun yellow and white theme, games, dancing and music- both in which we planned to have at the family home (mums house), my people put together mood boards and looked at so much inspiration.</div>
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Unfortunately, none of these came to pass because of my unfortunate pregnancies ending quickly or in a tragedy.</div>
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September 2017, and I miraculously manage to get to 32 weeks- something which took a few weeks of planning, my sister and two best friends worked as a team to prepare an event that I would never forget. So much love, glitz and glam went into the baby shower. It was literally treated as if it were my wedding day! And then my guests appear, joyful, full of love and showered me with so much blessings and prayers. I specifically reached out to my nearest and dearest family and friends for this shower. It meant so much to me that people took time out of their usual busy weekend to celebrate with me, and although not everyone invited showed up.. the few who came with so much love and support literally brought so much emotion to me. When I walked into the beautifully decorated room that had so much detail and beauty my heart melted. I am not sure if people realised how much it made my heart smile that I had finally been able to get as far in a pregnancy to even have a baby shower.</div>
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One thing I know is, they will be apart of this baby's life for a long time to come.</div>
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Here are the pictures of my beautiful and intimate baby shower taken by photographer Abiola Renee @abiolarenee.</div>
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Credits of everyone would be left beneath this post.</div>
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2017 has surely been an eventful year, not just for myself but for the entire world. It is so interesting that even with all of the controversies, tragedies and disappointments our world is facing, there is still room in ones life for a blessing. A blessing big or small, size does not even matter, is something that can change your life. It definitely can add to you in a way that you will be transformed.<br />
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Something so special, and this is beautiful as it is Gods timing. My previous pregnancy in 2014 resulted in the fatal and tragic loss of my twin angels, a boy and a girl... I waited... even whilst being married to the man of my dreams, with all the expectations expected of me to 'try again' straight away... I still knew I had to wait. I am glad to say my blessed husband has been nothing but my anchor in this decision to just wait... for 3 years, we have not tried for a child. </div>
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And so, my journey started last year June of 2016, yeah I know, not quite 9 months right?.. its a long story sis... I have archived it all, and I am ready and happy to share. This story starts with part 1:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTANc4B7xdQ&t=262s"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTANc4B7xdQ&t=262s</a> I suggest you hang on, and follow along, it will all make sense once baby is finally born, which is literally a stretch away.</div>
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My bundle of joy is due very soon.. I am not quite ready to share his due date, but it will be sooner than you expect.</div>
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My Pregnancy has been amazing! All I can say is, if you are expecting or you plan on being pregnant, try enjoy each step of it. I think it was so refreshing to keep it all to myself off of the internet as it gave me confidence and focus. You will probably think I have not been up to nothing much but actually, I have been out and about, shopping, dinners with friends, loads of time with family, and I also started a new business when I was about 6 months pregnant to keep me busy. I have been nothing but a busy girl boss these past few months and what was meant to have been a pregnancy where I lay entirely flat for its duration, ended up with me completely taking control, owning my body and working with my baby to pull through right until full term.<br />
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My absence online had been so useful for me to just get so many things in order. I have missed making content, but within this time I have been helping other influencers also and I pursue to continue to support them anyway I can (details about my new business would be shared soon!) I feel this pregnancy and of course when baby has arrived has given an addition to my brand and the choices of content I would be creating. I love lifestyle blogging and my plan is to extend my blogging and content into parenting and mummy style documenting which would be featured on my second channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmjQP8Uwh7t0dDVlS2EgzA">Chanel's House</a>... please do subscribe.<br />
My mission is to also be a support for women who have been through my issues such as dealing with miscarriages etc. I am so delighted I could use my story, influence and platform to reach out to you all.<br />
My loyal fans and supporters have given me a reason to really push amazing content, and of course you would be getting the very best out of the content I normally create including Plus Size Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and the new addition of parenting and mummy videos!</div>
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Finally, I am in my Third Trimester... its a new feeling for me. I never normally get this far. But we made it, and I am proud of me and my baby working together with the love of God to get us through to this stage. With Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, swollen feet and an ache in pelvis from the stitch, I am just completely happy, blessed and excited to give birth to this beauty. </div>
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My baby shower was on Saturday, and I even made time for an epic maternity shoot which you can see here on this post. </div>
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The next few weeks you are about to see my world, as I have archived so much, I hope you could be inspired and motivated by this journey no matter the stage you are in your life.</div>
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When Spring arrives, knee boots get stored away, sandals come out, thick long coats get folded away and the spring trench coat makes an appearance. In this look I am sporting a <a href="http://bit.ly/2mj2dXp">gorgeous trench coat </a>from <a href="https://www.elvi.co.uk/">Elvi Clothing</a> a UK based Plus Sized Fashion brand. As always, I like to style coats like this with very simple clothing, normally and all black or white ensemble. </div>
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Anyway, so much to come, but lets look at what I have been loving recently for beauty. Starting with Skincare, Makeup and of course Tools. My products relatively remain the same as I am the type of person to rotate around products that I know work for me... however, recently, I have been sent some amazing products which I am totes excited about which I want to share with you!<br />
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I have been into DIY Masks.. check out these few videos on my YouTube Channel, demonstrating some amazing masks I have tried out...<br />
My particular favourite mask is L'Oreal Pure Clay Masks in all 3 different types.<br />
Depending on my mood, or actually what I have done with my skin that day- I use a different type of mask from the collection. On a day where I have worn a full face of makeup, my face tends to produce extra oils, particularly on my nose. I then use the <a href="http://bit.ly/2mdZQ99">Pure Clay Purity Mask</a> which is perfect for mattifying and extracting oil from skin.<br />
I use the <a href="http://bit.ly/2mzQ3g1">Pure Clay Glow Mask </a> on days where I have not worn makeup and require exfoliating and an extra glow. This mask is perfect for brightening skin for those of us who have dull, dry skin.<br />
And finally the <a href="http://bit.ly/2me3nnP">Pure Clay Detox Mask</a> is what I use on occasions where I want to tackle those pimple and black heads. This product is for clarifying the skin and removing those bugs imbedded into our pores. All in all, I rotate all three masks on a daily basis.<br />
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For the past year I have been using this product by The Body Shop, <a href="http://bit.ly/2mBnsHj">The Drops of Youth Range</a> was quite popular last year. I use this cream <a href="http://bit.ly/2mBihXX">Drops of Youth Youth Cream</a> to moisturise my face at least twice daily. It feels soft, and hydrates my skin all day/night long. Perfect for using after a thorough face wash especially after using a face mask.<br />
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What is really important for me is my eyebrows! It is a must That I have amazing Brows... and by using the <a href="http://bit.ly/2lAsTXq">Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil</a>, My Brow game has completely changed! The shade I use is number 6 Deep. Benefit Cosmetics have been so sweet recently, supplying me with so many lovely new products from PR, and of course, I have been tucking in and experimenting with these new releases. This brow pencil gives me a defined and perfect Brow shape!<br />
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I would have loved to show you what has been my favourite concealer, or even blush, so you know what I have been using, but honestly, nothing has changed. However, the foundation that has literally caught my heart is the <a href="http://bit.ly/2lAIypt">L'Oreal True Match Foundation</a>. The formula is amazing. Blends immaculately, long lasting, oil free and an absolute perfect match. Last year, they extended their shades, and of course, that was a joyous moment. I love how deep and rich the tone is and how much it enhances my chocolate skin tone.<br />
My shade is in 9.R/9.C- Deep Cool.<br />
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Some of you may already know, I have my own cosmetics line- <a href="http://www.ambyrose.com/">Amby Rose</a>, where we specialise in affordable beauty tools such as <a href="http://ambyrose.com/original-dozen-brush-collection/">Full Makeup Brush Sets</a>, <a href="http://ambyrose.com/eyelashes/">Eyelashes</a> and <a href="http://ambyrose.com/lip-colour/real-matte-collection/">Matte Liquid Lipstick</a>. I use these brushes everyday for makeup application and am able to achieve a full face using each brush.<br />
I would be doing a separate blog post on the entire brand soon as I have only got posts up from my YouTube channel.<br />
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The Original Dozen Brush Collection- consisting of 12 makeup brushes 4 for the face and 8 eye brushes.<br />
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We also released our 5 Face Brush Set in 2 styles. This super soft and amazing brushes have changed my makeup game entirely. Be sure to wait for a full review coming soon, but honestly, not to be biased but.. these are the best brushes I have ever used!<br />
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Chanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-61610982434217550652016-12-05T10:00:00.000+00:002016-12-05T10:00:17.515+00:00Love Thy Neighbour...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A beautiful young lady at my first ever Beauty Con Event I have attended in the audience literally caught me off guard whilst I was on a panel speaking about the Changing Face of Beauty. Honestly, since it was a Beauty event, I never would have ever expected this beautiful young lady to be so inspired by my story to ask me to 'quote' a scripture from the Bible. Its no secret that I am inspired by Christianity in everything I do, but even with everything God has done in my life, my memory for Bible scriptures can be very blank! I literally had an embarrassing brain fart of course, but thank the Holy Spirit for the scripture of 'Love Thy Neighbour' which I had briefly responded and I felt the audience were able to take that away and be inspired to. Now of course I had to look it up word for word when I got home to even remind myself of what that scripture really means.<br />
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We all yearn a positive atmosphere and a healthy lifestyle, but for some, people choose to actually sit in the seat of negativity. For the past year and a bit, I have been acquainted with someone who I have ALWAYS known was negative. Normally for me, I would never even give that sort of person a chance or attention, but I made excuses for them in my head that 'that is how they are, so its okay'. I then started to recognise my affiliations with the individual, although not every day, but even a small fraction of our ties, were cutting a very important aspect of me, and that was my relationship with myself, others and even God. My mental health state worsened and thats where Anxiety kicked in at 300mph. It was as if I almost forgotten how grounded my African mother raised me to be, and how it wrecked with my soul and put me in a place I have actually never been. This is what negativity, and bad energy from people can do to you. You lack love for yourself and others. Believe it or not, but everyone has access to Positivity. Its not far from us. In your lonely state you can find things to do that can help you build positivity. I have a beautiful friend who has shown me the beauty and quality of life and how to respect myself as a woman and others. Our conversations are priceless and meaningful and can be used to apply in so many aspects of my life for self growth and love for myself and my peers. I would be doing an entire blog post on people to avoid and people that you NEED to keep in your life and we would speak about negative people in detail.</div>
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I recently posted on my YouTube channel a video regarding an issue many of us have encountered in the past or are currently going through. The video posted: Anxiety' was candid, open and very much impromptu. I was definitely due to make a video on something uplifting and inspiring as I aim to bring positivity to my channel, however in this case, my thoughts all the way to Brussels was exactly what I addressed within this video.<br />
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Anxiety is a mental issue which effects so many of us, I would imagine it is mostly exposed to us here in the Western world because we are constantly confronted by what a certain 'standard' is. Anxiety is being constantly paranoid of what you or others think of you, your lifestyle and your actions. It is a constant worry and fear that can often result in either a panic attack or a massive state of disbelief in one's self.<br />
This year has been quite eventful, in a lot of our personal lives as well as of course within the media, social media and beyond. All in which can definitely have a lot of us feeling a position of despair and even sometimes confusion. My world is changing daily, In fact, I am so astonished at who I have become today... as a woman, growing into who God wants me to be, I learn new things everyday. Its interesting that once a upon a time, I did not know what I wanted out of my life, I had no desire to get married or have a child, and for a while, I was confused on what career path I wanted to take. Through many trials and tribulations I have encountered along my journey however, the desire to want what I have or working towards now is greatly appreciated.<br />
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For the most part, it may perhaps be ourselves. I can catch myself comparing myself to others, but it depends what I am comparing. In aspects of my career and goals, thankfully, I do not compare myself hastily to others, as I personally am intrigued by seeing how different people develop and grow in their individual journeys, and other people excelling is something I am inspired by. To cut a long story short, I am not a 'hater' lol, nor the jealous type but actually love to see people work there way up. But I know for many, it may not even be enviousness that causes the anxious feeling, but it possibly is the feeling of comparison if you are a competitive type of person that can make you feel anxious. I feel my comparison to others comes from, how I am doing as a 'woman' if that makes sense. Am I a good mother, wife, or even a friend. Its easy to look at other women and look at your self and 'question' if you are doing ok or not... I then have a large sense of worry, and constantly condemn myself for not doing it to the best standard or expectation.<br />
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Our fear of not doing it correctly put us in an anxious state or panic mode. There is also the fear of missing out or running out of time. The fear of the unknown, thinking what people are gossiping about you, or if they have false information about you that you just wish you could correct! A massive anxiety episode for me also is walking into a room full of people and thinking everyone is judging you or thinking negative thoughts of you.<br />
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I know this is Monday motivation, so hopefully I can encourage you by letting you know that, whatever your anxiety, you are not alone. There are many people who have anxious tendencies due to so much happening in their life. Hang in there and do something positive with yourself to beat the feeling of discontentment, fear and anxiousness. You are much bigger and better than whatever wants to way you down.<br />
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All black everything whilst in Paris for the day. This look is inspired by Parisian fashion, with the bright red beret hat and all black ensemble. Not an everyday look, perhaps a little corporate for some minus the hat. I really wanted to demonstrate how all black can make you look sleek and chic. Perhaps the look is very mature and grown up, particularly with the high pointed court heels, but every girl needs a piece of each item featured in this outfit.<br />
Accent reds such as the hat and my nail varnish add a touch of class to an all black outfit always.<br />
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Whilst I pretty much did not do too much whilst in Brussels as I absolutely enjoy relaxing in The Hotel, I have put together a quick post on things to do whilst in the beautiful European city of Brussels.</div>
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There are many amazing luxury and low budget hotels in the city, but I feel that every woman deserves a good treatment any time they travel out of their country. The Hotel, Brussels is one of the most relaxing, therapeutic, contemporary hotels with a beautiful aesthetic and has the best panoramic views over the city of Brussels. Located on the fashion district of Brussels, Avenue Louise, I was blessed to be able to have a stay on a press package so I experienced the best service the Hotel had to offer. I visited earlier this year and was so happy to come again. The rooms are comfortable, clean and spacious and very private. I enjoyed several glasses of wine with a friend whilst we dined on fine food from the room service option. </div>
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I literally ate out twice whilst in the city, my first stop was an Iraqian restaurant. The food was similar to Morrocan food in terms of the rice and kebab and choices of stews and meat. The restaurant was located on an avenue where there were a fleet of restaurants off Avenue Louise, I spotted oriental restaurants, cafes and bakeries. Whilst I am certain there are more places to eat around the city, its nice to have everything central. Grand Place is a sightseeing district also with a great shopping experience as well as amazing places to eat.<br />
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Grand Place is a beautiful square with the most gorgeous European detailed architecture, filled with old Cathedrals now turned museums, when you enter the square, you are confronted by a fleet of chocolate indulging shops as well as many tourist shops. As this was my last day, I did not stay too long, but managed to snap a few of the shots below....<br />
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I wish there was more I could show you, I had a very short stay, mainly for a chance to relax with a dear friend so did not make time to do too much. I hope this post helps you out if you decide to visit Brussels.<br />
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I was taken by this gorgeous dusky rose Silk Robe from Missguided and had to post it. I had been looking for something similar for a while and when a model tweeted it onto my timeline I couldn't help but get excited over the fact that I finally found my silk robe I have been searching for.</div>
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Whilst in Brussels, I took the advantage of the luxury room I stayed in and had a mini photoshoot.. compliments to my friend <a href="http://www.greydynasty.com/">www.greydynasty.com</a></div>
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Chanel Boatenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00560258773711029306noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910633589347707761.post-9368385616586129832016-11-09T13:07:00.003+00:002016-11-09T13:08:44.981+00:00THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE... THE CITY OF BRUSSELS EXPERIENCE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I visited the city of Brussels in Belgium earlier this year and I am glad I got to visit again before the end of the year. Lets say I plan to make it around all the countries I would like to visit in Europe before the Brexit comes in full effect!<br />
As always, nothing over the top when I travel to some place in Europe. My quest is normally to relax and feel at home. I stayed at <a href="http://www.thehotel-brussels.be/en/home.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=the+hotel+brussels&utm_campaign=EN-Brand-Exact-Belgium-Brussels">The Hotel</a>, near Avenue Louise which is a beautiful Fashion inspired luxury hotel.<br />
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To my surprise, the city of Brussels is very much inspired by Fashion. The Hotel I stayed at is in the heart of one of Brussels fashion districts where a Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci, Burberry and more are located. It is literally a stone throw distance to all things for the finer living and that certainly made me excited to be around and within it all.<br />
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I hit the shops on Saturday mainly to admire and window shop and ended up picking up a Burberry Coat for my little boy and a Hermes scarf for myself.<br />
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And how about food and dining, weirdly enough, I did not eat much whilst away, we had tea and a meal at an Iraqian Restaurant which was not as tasty as I imagined it to be, but was a great experience as I loved the service and restaurant decor.<br />
I enjoyed breakfast and room service at The Hotel, barely got snaps of this however it is in my Brussels vlog which would be out on my second channel this weekend, it featured the food we ate. I was very happy to see a Marks and Spencer's where we indulged in many 'British' snacks! But for the most part, I wished we had much more of a selection of restaurants and food as like the food selection available in Spain!<br />
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<span class="s1">Entering the Autumn Winter season is definitely exciting. This is the time of the year where it’s acceptable to drink pumpkin spice latte's, candle lit cosy evening ins and of course the holiday season is just around the corner. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">One of the main things I do focus on at this time of the year is my beauty and skin regime. My skin condition is dry, and as the weather gets colder, moisturisers and lotions are what my skin craves!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Here is a step by step guide of my morning and evening Autumn/Winter routine and how I am looking after my skin with <a href="http://www.garnier.co.uk/body-care/beauty/garnier/ultimate-blends-body?gclid=CNO0nuzCwc8CFQ46GwodzhsPPw&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMOkquzCwc8CFSqx2wodRQAOFQ"><span class="s2">Garnier Ultimate Blendy Body</span></a> range this season. I am always on the lookout for natural ingredients for my skin and the hydrating and nourishing lotions from the range are perfect for bringing a silk look to my skin and leaving it with a radiant glow, as well as getting healthy and replenished skin back from the cold weather.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Morning Routine:</span></div>
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<span class="s1">1) Face Wash </span></div>
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<span class="s1">There is not a day that goes by that when I shower, morning or evening that I do not moisturise my skin with lotion. I have been using <a href="http://www.garnier.co.uk/body-care/beauty/garnier/ultimate-blends-body?gclid=CNO0nuzCwc8CFQ46GwodzhsPPw&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CMOkquzCwc8CFSqx2wodRQAOFQ"><span class="s2">Garnier Ultimate Blends Body Hydrating Lotion</span></a> which contains agan and camellia which leaves my skin feeling fully moisturised and ultra silky. Throughout the busy day, our skin goes through a lot, the colder weather also has an effect and this particular lotion assists my skin to stay hydrated throughout the day. The <a href="http://www.garnier.co.uk/body-care/beauty/garnier/ultimate-blends-body"><span class="s2">Garnier Ultimate Blends</span></a> have active natural ingredients for healthy looking beauty that connects us. My skin benefits from the natural ingredients argan and camellia which are both rich in vitamin E and helps to tame dry skin like mine. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">3) Hydration<br />Before my day starts, I drink 500ml-1ltr of water.. another perfect natural ingredient that cleanses your system as well as your skin. I believe it works hand in hand with any skin care regime.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Evening Routine:</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I like my skin to keep nourished in the evening, but as it can get a little warm in the covers at night, the <a href="http://www.garnier.co.uk/body-care/beauty/garnier/mythic-olive"><span class="s2">Garnier Ultimate Blends Lotion Mythic Olive</span></a> is ideal to keep my dry skin nourished without making me break out in a sweat! This product is literally nourishing food for my skin! I can distinctively smell the olive fruit in it. The olive oil ingredient is very rich in vitamins, minerals and natural fatty acids which is super convenient for sensitive and dry skin. I am always happy to end the day feel squeaky clean, nourished and moisturised.</span></div>
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Whilst this particular fashion item is something I steer away from because of the lack in shape, I found the style of this skirt so appealing from River Island Plus. When you are quite shapely around the hips as I am, it can be very difficult to wear any item of clothing that is a-line especially when it has a linen inserted. I also found with this skirt, I have to go a size up resulting in the waist being large and the skirt kinda short (but cute) but fitting pretty well in the end.<br />
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So I took the skirt and thought of two ways to style it up. Both quite classy outfit looks, yet one more 'I'm going to my first day at a new job' vs 'I run the office'!<br />
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Look No.1 ' 'My first day at a new job<br />
Loafers with a glass perspex heel, a simple white chiffon blouse, tights and a tiny cute clutch bag. Formal yet comfortable and recommendable for optimist style and class.<br />
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I am absolutely obsessed with Joanne The Scammer! Every second of the day I yell 'ICONIC', but although she is a comical, professional thief... I love her ego and confidence! This is a quick Monday Motivation post to remind you all that you are indeed an 'icon'. If you woke up today to get to work or school, to look after the kids or even if you stayed in bed chilling, remind yourself that you are here another day and you are valuable. This post could be broadened than what it is, but honestly... truly, I have little to say but to tell you, you are an inspiration to someone and you may not know it. Keep inspiring, keep working hard, focus on your own journey, don't compare your life to others and be thankful and grateful for being alive.<br />
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