Embrace your own flow [Valentines Day]

Spoil yourself & Love on your friends

February has been and always will be the month of love.  With Valentine’s upon us it’s quite a big deal for most. Fiery rouge and opulent blanc hues seem to be the order of the day. Teddy bears galore and coffee mugs to add to a dozen collections have become quite the norm around this time and each year the craze never goes out.

While others are on romantic getaways, some discovering love in a whole new light and others hoping for a ring, Valentine’s brings with it at most warm and fuzzy feelings. Whatever it is you’re doing or hoping to get its proof that celebrating love is on the table.

While some are focused on their loved one, it’s not a mutual feeling all round. Celebrations of love are taking place while others are taking this time pretty hard, loneliness being something I’ve come across year after year with friends, family and perfect strangers.. I however, just want to spread the love and encourage anyone whose struggling right now to stop throwing a pity party  and try something different, have fun, spoil yourself, go somewhere you have never been before - me time is luxury after all, just embrace your own flow.

 You are beautiful and if you deserve anything at all – loving yourself should be top priority. So what if the person you cared about left you, disappointed you or didn’t step up, maybe it’s just not yet your time to be and that’s okay  - it shouldn’t rob you of your happiness – everything starts with you; love on your friends, your family and most importantly love on yourself. You have my permission to buy yourself those shoes you have been eyeing for months or that outfit you know you will look good in. Embrace this time to give yourself the best time possible – life’s too short to be miserable and not have nice clothes and a smile on your face.

Have a good one

Happy Valentine’s Day

Breakfast Date|Eggs Benedict and Iced Caramel Macchiato

What better way to start February other than a breakfast date? I recently had Sunday breakfast at Avondale’s Cafe Nush and I must say I was impressed. I often brush Cafe Nush aside – besides the good reviews however, looking for a change; trying it out for breakfast didn’t seem like a bad idea.

Sunday breakfast was for a table for 3 – no crowd here – just family. I settled for the famous Eggs Benedict which is a serving of poached eggs served on an English muffin with creamy spinach, roast tomato, smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce, served with a side of hash potatoes – which I must admit was a first for me – FOMO from watching too many cooking shows accompanied by a delicious iced caramel macchiato; for that added caffeine boost. My companions settled on the mini breakfast with chocolate milkshake and the final plate was a traditional and filling full English breakfast accompanied by a humble rooibos tea.

English breakfast

Other offerings on the Nush menu include pasta & lasgna, meats, homemade burgers, quesadilla, sliders, salads and hot snacks which are pie meals.

With an urban and vibrant atmosphere Cafe Nush is definitely a spot to have a bite to eat, enjoy a hot cup of coffee, people watch and catch up with friends or family.

With no complaints on the food, the only glitches for me was that it took a while for the food to come and the WIFI was down (bummer!!!!!) – A blogger got to stay connected!!!!

Deets 

Open: Monday - Sunday

Location
Vera Mall, Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe

Tel: 04 335 201
Mobile: +263 733 434 619

New Month, New Look

Hello February!!!!! I’m so glad to usher in a new month in good health and even better style.  To top it off February marks the month of love which is a great mood lifter for me – (drifts off to think of bae), whether you’re coupled up or not, I strongly believe it’s important to love on others however, you should always give yourself twice as much love. Inspired by a new month and self love I decided to love on me and get myself a new look.

I made the cut!!!!! Well not quite, I just moved away from my love of colourful long hair and went short for a change. After all most 2016 trend forecasts predicted that going short would be the way to go. I chose a sleek bob that ends just above the shoulders. This time around I’m sporting no colour and taking it back to the basics and embracing jet black hair. It’s taken a few days to get used to but now I’m convinced I look good and that makes me feel good.

What I’m wearing

Not only have I toned down the colour of my hair. I’m working on keeping it clean and simple – choosing to tone down my wardrobe which is quite a challenge. This month I’m going for a classic monochrome look, which I intend to keep up all month.

What I’m using

I haven’t really scouted the beauty counters on products to try.  However, I recently got a gift which has just fuelled my Calvin Klein obsession. I am currently using Calvin Klein Down Town fragrance which is absolutely divine and lingers on all day.

My skin has decided to go haywire on me so I’ve invested in a Himalaya Herbals Clarifying Mud Mask. I learnt early on it’s important to know your skin type and because my skin is generally oily I use products that help unclog pores and mattify my skin instead of adding to the oiliness of my face. The mud mask does a great job in absorbing excess oil, clearing clogged pores, dealing with blackheads and improves skin texture. Available in most retail stores for just under $8

Nailspiration

I spent most of December and January in nail rehab – considering I spend quite a lot of time in my nail technician’s booth. Not only is she great- we always have something to talk about and that keeps me going back to her each month. I’m constantly inspired by global nail trends and especially Korean nail art. Unfortunately there’s not enough time to try them all but I will try as many as I can. Check out the one’s I got this time. I’m in love!!!!!

Special thanks to Pinterest for keeping me updated on trends to try– for those that don’t know Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas, for bloggers it’s true heaven because you can find practically everything, fashion, tech, beauty, art and so much more. Check it out for yourself and feel free to share with me what looks you’re going for this month.