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Outfit Details:

Little black dress – Jumia / Black Shoes – Jumia / Bag – Audccessorize / Red Slides – 1310Boutique

Valentine is around the corner, I’m pretty sure almost everyone has one plan or the other and is making preparations. And what to wear for valentine dinner date is definitely something to start making plans for except you’re like me and wouldn’t be going nowhere because “loml” is far away. But if you plan to go on valentine date, then you’re definitely thinking of what to wear. Are you going to shop for new clothes or make do with what’s in your closet?

I’m going with putting together pieces from my closet. And it’s not as hard as one would think. Now you don’t have to wear red. Yeah, I know it’s a celebration of love but rather than wear all red, you could do a touch of red like I’ve done in this post. Personally, I don’t mind wearing whatever make me happy.

So what I’ve done here is simply wear a little black dress (wardrobe staple for every girl/woman) that’s got an amazing deep v-neck at the back. I paid the dress with a mini red velvet bag that I got from Audccessorize and a pair of black suede pumps with cute bow detail on them. This was really quick and easy to put together ladies.

It’s so cool to be able to switch my look for a fun and playful one with just a pair of cute red slides that I got from 1310boutique.

You can also find these gorgeous women mini skirts to style for valentine's day.

P.S: You wouldn’t believe this look you see on this post was something I put together for a Christmas post that didn’t make the blog last month. It was a “what to wear for Christmas dinner party” post. Thankfully, valentine is here and both style choices kinda favour each other.

Do you go on valentine dates? Do you have plans for one? What do you plan to wear for valentine date be it day or night? Do let me know in the comments below. Also, please feel free to share this post with your friends on facebook, twitter, google+ and the likes using the share button below. Thanks!

Until next time,

Much love

Maudleen.

African style, Afro, Braids, african home

Happy New Year guys… Welcome to 2018!

I’m late as usual, new year, same me but with a fresh start. Hehe!

So if you noticed, my last post here was October 2017 and without a warning I disappeared only to show my face now. Well, to cut the long story short, I was super busy with all other things except the blog. It was the end of the year you know. I’m guessing some entrepreneurs out there would understand. I’m also guessing those who follow me on social media (Instagram especially) wouldn’t even feel like I went anywhere.

On this edition of Taking Stock, I’ll be sharing some of my goals for the New Year. So without any further ado, let’s take stock.

Accepting: Love! The idea of spreading a lot of love. You can never have too much love after all. But also Accepting: to not eat beef. To boycott beef!!! Until the Fulani herdsmen stop the killings. (Nigeria!) How ironic because here am I speaking of spreading a lot of love. But then, there are certain things we need to do in order to correct the system.

Bookmarking: RANDOM.ORG because my phone won’t let me download another app as my 32gb storage space is already full. (Maudleen what happened to decluttering your phone for the new year?) And RANDOM is one tool I’ll so much need this year because of what I have in stock for you my lovely readers. In case you didn’t know, I did my very first social media giveaway competition on Instagram sometime this month. It was fun and I needed a random number generating app. Now as I couldn’t download one due to lack of storage space, I went to random.org to do what I needed to do without having to download any app. Twas quick and easy guys. This is not an ad. I’m just freely sharing helpful tips.

Cooking: is always fun when you’re watching FOOD channel on TV. Right now, I’m watching Siba make cooking appear so enjoyable and easy on her show Siba’s Table. I think in order for me to feel the same way she does when cooking, I need my kitchen to look like and have everything in hers or one of those MasterChef’s kitchens.

Changing: The way I approach certain things related to my work/business. I can’t even go deep into this. It’d be a long read. Maybe a special post. Let’s move on.

Creating: Mood boards, designs and quite a number of styles for all our 2018 Maudiffied collection.

Deciding: To try new hair colours this year. You see, never have I ever dyed my hair and I have been petrified to change my hair colour to anything bright. For the first time last year I installed braids in blonde (colour 27) on my hair. And I loved it! So the plan right now is to experiment different hair colours using wigs and weaves (coz I won’t dye my hair guys – no way). I already began the year with blonde braids again and I’m thinking blue or purple or pink or grey for my next look. What are your thoughts guys? To experiment or not?

Disliking: The way I’ve been away from the blog. It’s been too long. Uhh Maudleen! You know I don’t like what I hate.

Drinking: Hot chocolate daily by 12noon since the fast began. With that I’m able to stay without food till 4, 5 or 6pm to officially break. This is cheat guys. Don’t try this at home! But it’s between me and my God so please don’t judge.

Eating: Only dinner until the 21 days is over.

Enjoying: My stay at this beautiful, artsy waterfront apartment in Ikoyi. Replace “enjoying” with “enjoyed” because I’ve been back home for two weeks now.

Feeling: Thankful for making it into 2018. Also feeling excited about the New Year. There is always something about New Year you know. Could it be the fresh start, new goals and opportunities?

Getting: A new work space for Maudiffied. I’m so excited!

Giggling: A lot at funny TV shows. Earlier today I watched World’s Best Fails and People Behaving Badly. And man, some people are really funny and weird.

Hoping: and praying that these killings in Nigeria stop as soon as possible.

Knowing: That it is better to attempt a thing and fail than to never try and not know I could succeed.

Learning: To live according to the priorities I have set for myself. To live life intentionally and audaciously. To see life in a whole new beautiful way. To always look at the bright side of/in every situation.

Loving: Yemi Alade’s song Go Down (coz I love to go down in a dance) and Rita Ora’s “Anywhere”. Like “just take me anywhere… take me anywhere… anywhere away with you”. The kind of songs that make me wanna runaway with babe. Just for weekend though. LOL.

(Also)Loving: My peaceful life. Oh this inner peace! And peace with others. I can’t trade it for nothing.

Making: A list of brands and bloggers I’d love to collaborate with this year. Dear readers, feel free to contact me if you’d love to do a blog or giveaway collaboration. Email- maudleen.imoni@gmail.com

Marveling: At how this thing called “Idea” works. I mean, one minute you’re excited about your new idea only to discover the next minute that someone somewhere is already working on the same idea you thought was yours. Dr. Myles said he believes that when the idea came from God, many people got it. My dear readers, what are your thoughts on this? Because it baffles me.

Needing: A lot of work materials for Maudiffied. Like I keep ticking the items I’ve gotten but I find myself adding some items that missed the list initially and then the list just keeps growing long.

Noticing: Nothing. Too busy being busy and forgetting to take note of some things in life.

Opening: My blog actually.

Playing: New Rules by Dua Lipa. Like it just came on right on my YouTube playlist.

Reading: At least fifteen books this year. This is one of my goals for the year guys. Although I’m always occupied with work, especially doing what I do, but my plan is to read at least one book a month, which gives twelve books. And on those months I’m less busy, I could read more than a book. So this month I’m Reading: Uncover your Potential by Dr. Myles Munroe of blessed memory. And I’m so glad I started my year with this book. So much words of wisdom in the book. I make sure I’m with my yellow highlighter when I pick up the book to read.

Realizing: That there is always a way to do “everything”. The fact that I don’t know “how to do it” does not mean I “cannot do it”. So I’m forever in search of new knowledge. Thank God for books and the internet.

Sewing: At least fifty (50) clothes within January and February. I have a target to meet guys. Wish me goodluck.

Smelling: Fresh paint from the new work space. I’ve been sneezing in fact.

Waiting: For no one to encourage or challenge me to do more or do better. I have taken it upon myself to challenge myself to do more and better.

Wanting: Only the things I need. You might want to scroll up to re-read “needing”.

Wasting: Garri. It’s so annoying when family don’t finish the eba. And when you make it smaller, it won’t be enough. Uhh the struggle.

Wearing: My Miniso leather strap wristwatch that I purchased late last year. It’s my new “everyday” watch. I love it!

Wishing: You (reading this post) the very best this year 2018. Like, this is going to be your best year yet.

Wondering: If anyone actually missed reading my blog posts these past two months. Did you?

Thanks for taking the time to read guys. I wish you the very best of 2018. I appreciate every bit of support coming from you. Until next time…

Much love,

Maudleen.

Hey guys! Happy October!

Hope the month began well for everyone? I’m doing just great but only late as usual. That’s why I’m working on improving my time management skills in doing all that I do that seem to be gigantic. Let’s dig into my seventh edition of Taking Stock.

Accepting: Early birthday presents already. Guys, this is my month! #teamlibra

Admiring: my woman crush. And I had to steal her hairstyle. Love my Lisa!

Bookmarking: This simple DIY faux nail manicure by Demi of High Street Mania. Ever since my decision to stop fixing faux nails because of the damages they caused, I’ve stuck to polishing my natural nails and maintaining a short length. But this here is definitely the kind of faux nail I’d want to have on whenever I’m in the mood for glam. It’s not only quick and easy, but also 100% damage free.

Celebrating: A new year, new age, new grace and new beginning. I’d be Twenty-Six by October 7th and I just can’t be more thankful.

Cooking: has been a war for me since my vacation. I’m not interested. I mean, when last did I cook? I just got back from vacay nau (even though I’ve been back for a month).

Changing: into different clothing as quickly as possible is a skill I’ve mastered ever since I started working with professional photographers. After paying X amount for an hour photoshoot, you don’t want to shoot only one look. Also, time is money so even when my brother helps out with my shoots, I wouldn’t want to waste his time.

Creating: An end of year collection for Maudiffied. Something new coming. Wanna guess?

Deciding: on a nail colour has been quite a struggle… I don’t know what colour to wear on my nails. Meanwhile, I’ve grown a mini nail bar in my wardrobe. Quite a collection there. Reason I’m indecisive right now:-D

Disliking: The abrupt end of Zee World series “Twist of Fate”. That was my only favourite show on the Indian channel. And they decided to stop it all of a sudden. I know that wasn’t the end, I mean I’ve seen ‘future’ episodes on youtube and I even saw a few episodes on the hotel TV while holidaying in Zanzibar. So I wonder why DSTV decided to cut the show. Maybe a season two? Or just the fact that it was beginning to get too long and twisted for some people’s liking. Example, ME! Although I don’t like the abrupt end, but I was honestly already tired of the too many twists and turns. The break is probably a good thing then. (Looking at the bright side of things).

Drinking: Masala tea… (Spiced tea). You see, before now, I’d drink masala tea probably once in like six months. But during my vacation in Zanzibar, I never missed drinking this special tea every night. It could be before, during or after dinner. So I’d say I got used to it. And I just continued even after leaving Tanzania.

Eating: unhealthy! I’ve been eating all the wrong foods and also in inappropriate quantities. Help!

Feeling: Absolutely thankful for the peace and unity of our nation. If you remember, in one of my previous posts on this series, I talked about speculations regarding the separation of the country. My dear, I cannot express how thankful I am that Nigeria is still one! And October 1st came and went peacefully.

Getting: Work equipment for Maudiffied. Also getting myself metallic fashion pieces - two handbags -one in metallic yellow, the other in metallic silver and one pair of shoes in soft metallic pink. I realized I didn’t own any metallic piece, so I got myself birthday presents. Can’t wait to style them.

Giggling: doesn’t help when you’re trying to be serious. Like don’t giggle when I’m practicing in front of you.

Hoping: and praying for continuous peace and unity of our country Nigeria. And all nations of the world. My prayer goes to all the victims of the horrible Las Vegas shooting.

Knowing: That God will not abandon His children. Especially in time of need.

Loving: Myself more. Do you love me? I love me too.

Making: Money moves… Also making sure that I don’t delay this post. I want to publish this latest by 23:00 hours of 6th October, 2017.

Marveling: at how oily my face is. I mean, it still gets oily in two hours even after wearing ponds oil control cream, face primer, and setting spray. The oils still come out. And I don’t mean shine. OIL..! So what was the whole “ponds” hype about?

Needing: Cuddles; that are available on demand. Time to get married? Or buy a teddy!

Noticing: how it’s been raining almost every day here in Abuja.

Opening: Whatsapp group messages less. Funny how I’ve made it a habit to mute all the groups and try to breeze through the conversation when I’m free. Mostly before going to bed.

Playing: Bodak Yellow by Cardi B. Also playing Spots Connect on my phone. This game is quite addictive.

Reading: My journal. I find ideas I’ve written down in the past few months and I somehow find it strange to believe I wrote all of that. If not for the fact that they are hand written, I would probably think otherwise.

Sewing: Wrap dresses for Iyawo. I’m referring to my sister who got married sometime this year.

Smelling: of baby wipes. I just wiped my makeup off.

Waiting: For my equipment to get here. Also waiting for my asos order to arrive.

Wanting: Another vacay. But this time, sponsored! I want an all-expense paid trip to Seychelles!!! Birthday gift anyone? LOL

Wasting: Nothing at all. Zero waste this past month guys, zero waste!

Wearing: La Nuit Tresor by Lancome. The smell is divine…

Wishing: (Can’t share this particular one because it’s a birthday wish). Blows candlelight off!

Wondering: If Cardi is saying “this is red bottoms” or “this is bread bottoms” but all the same, I need to get bread right now. There can’t just be no bread at home.

Thanks for taking the time to read guys. I appreciate every bit of support coming from you. Until next time…

Much love,

Maudleen.

Day 4 – Beach Day, Beach Life, Beach Style

Outfit Details:

Swimwear – Jumia, Kimono – Maudified, Sandals – Jumia, Sunglasses - GewGaw similar here

The fourth day and instead of going snorkeling at Kizimzazi, I’m doing nothing other than relaxing by the beach. The weather was just perfect and all I could think of was to go lay under the sheds by the beach seeing as my partner didn’t want to go on another adventure (especially as swimming underwater and dolphins are involved) and I didn’t want to go alone. Thinking about it now, I should have gone! So as usual, after bathing, I slapped sun protection cream all over my body, wore my swimsuit + kimono, was about to head down stairs for breakfast but then decided to take a few pictures of what I’m wearing. After that, I went for my breakfast and then to the beach without wasting time. My breakfast must have digested while I was sitting under the sheds.

I saw different scenes that went on on the ocean. The three guys that came paddling their different canoes, one falling off and the others helping him get back on (I have a video). I nibbled on snacks as I watched the ocean’s tide rising till it covered the entire seashore. I think at some point I slept off (the cool breeze does that to me a lot). I realized I had spent enough time at the beach and decided to go back up to sleep even more – it’s a relaxing vacation now.

Later in the evening, we went for a stroll in Stone Town again. We shopped for souvenirs and I took so much pictures of Zanzibar seeing as my holiday was coming to an end. Like we were literally returning to Addis the next day.

Soon it was dark and we needed to return to our hotel, when we arrived, I put on my swimsuit again and went down to the swimming area (this was about past 7pm and I left my phone in my room so no pictures). I got into the warm pool of water and just sat there feeling some kind of way because I knew in me that the vacation was over.