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Letter To Self | Third Year Motivation | Architecture | Titi AJ

Monday is the day that my third year journey begins, I have been told by many  and seen a bit myself the pain, trauma and stress that it can bring in to your life so I thought I would write a letter to myself or anyone else for that matter if they need some motivation. It’s a strange feeling knowing that I’m already entering my third year as I remember my first day at uni so vividly, how time…

Things I Won’t Miss About Living in Student Halls/ Accommodation

For the past two years whilst I’ve been at university,  I have been in some form of student halls. In both my college and  first year, like most first years, lived in university supplied student accommodation with complete strangers. It was an unusual experience, and one I won’t be doing again in a hurry. In second year, I lived in private student accommodation with a girl I chose to live with. I…

BACK TO SCHOOL QUICK NATURAL HAIRSTYLES | TITI AJ

Hi guys I put my hands up, I am indeed boring when it comes to styling my hair! Over the years, I’ve noticed how   often I recycle the same hairstyles. Each and every time anyone start with their remarks on my hair, I jump straight into defence mode and give them the usual low manipulation and protective styling excuse. ‘If I change my hair too often it will break’, ‘my scalp is too sensitive for…

10 BACK TO SCHOOL / UNIVERSITY ESSENTIALS

Hi guys, Today I’ve gone ahead to make a Back to School  Post, Since its that time of the year. I hope it comes in handy for someone out there. 1. Laptop Having a laptop at University helps you a great deal, its portable and you can do work on the go, plus its a lot better than having to use the uni computers everyday. You might have assignments and essays to do and you can’t always go to uni to…

HOW TO:- take off LIQUID LIPSTICK

Well hello there, I’ve put together an easy way of taking off liquid lipsticks. I’ve done a post earlier on an easy way of taking off makeup using natural products (HERE) should incase you run out of your makeup remover. Hope it helps someone :) THANKS FOR STOPPING BY …. Follow my blog for more posts like this!

COLORPOP SWATCHES | DARKSKIN | TITI AJ

I’ve wanted to try Colorpop for the longest time,  Whilst the Colorpop does have a few swatch examples on their website, I picked most of the shades by watching videos on YouTube and I love every single one of the 6 I have. I’m really grateful for the videos that steered me towards my choices so put together my own swatch video in the hope that it helps someone else. check out the swatches in the…

HANDS ONLY MAKEUP CHALLENGE | DARK SKIN | TITI AJ

Hi guys, I came across this challenge on youtube and thought it will be nice to try it out myself. After this challenge, i really do appreciate having makeup brushes. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY …. Follow my blog for more posts like this!

What can I do with a degree in Architecture? | ADBE EMPLOYABILITY | TITI AJ

The aim of the BArch (Hons) Architecture course at NTU is to equip students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in Architecture, and to work towards professional qualification as a registered ‘architect’. As Architecture students will know, education and training towards becoming fully chartered is a long process. It is therefore recognised, that not all students who undertake the…

today I have gone ahead to do a natural hair styling video, I would like to know your favourite hairstyle and if you would like to see more videos on natural hair….enjoy!

p.s the shrinkage was real (lol) or my bun would have been in its full glory.. might do an updated hair soon:)

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Female Architects Series : Take TWO

Hey guys, This is a follow up on the female architect series (HERE). Its a compilation of a couple of things ZAHA HADID said while addressing the issues of women in the construction industry in a video form. (more…)

A GRATEFUL HEART IS A MAGNET FOR MIRACLES -Anon (more…)

Back again with another post, only that this time around, i’ll be listing black owned makeup products which can be used to achieve a full flawless beat face; Same amount of slay regardless.

Disclaimer:-This is not in any way implying that you should reach out for only these products or discontinue with other makeup brands. Its worthy to note that these companies not only cater for brown skin/Darks kin women but also have a wide spectrum.

I’d like to think that this is another way of showing support to the black community and acknowledging us in the beauty world. Its safe to say that this has also enlightened a lot of the masses seeing that a good number of people aren’t able to distinguish or point out black owned makeup brands. This in its own right will help clarify any mishap or confusion with regards to makeup brands that were original thought/seen as black owned #B.O.M.B but are not.

EYE

Juvias Place Nubian 1 & 2 Palettes  Coloured Raine Eyeshadows  IMAN Cosmetics – Perfect Eyebrow Pencil

FACE

AJ Crimson DualSkin Foundation #3 + #5

Sacha Buttercup Powder Shea Moisture Concealer Lena Lashes Naomi 

Danessa Myricks

LIPS

AJ Crimson lipstick

Beauty Bakerie

Tao Cosmetics

MAKEUP BRUSHES Juvias Place

Amby Rose

This is just to name a FEW!

A couple of You-tubers have gone ahead with the #B.O.M.B challenge. check out their videos below. The message behind this challenge is interesting. I hope it encourages others to carry on with this challenge.

JACKIE AINA

Alissa Ashley

Alyssa Forever

P.S Black Radiance isn’t a #B.O.M.B but its ran by Black people. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY ….

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FULL FACE WITH MAKEUP UNDER £10 | DARKSKIN

WELL HELLO THERE, I’ve being gone for a minute, life just got in the way. Its good to be back on here:) Today’s blogpost is a list of makeup products which are under £10 that can be used to create a full face beat. I initially thought of going as low as £5  but its not exactly easy finding beauty products of that price range for Dark skin ladies. (more…)

Drinking: lots of water. For some weird reason, I’ve cut down on fizzy drinks🎖

Noticing: the key is a lot of smart work less unnecessary hard work, putting God first☺️ Major 🔑 to my fellow Architecture students wise words from Olamide ‘Baddo’ 

Wanting: to work hard, make money, see the world. 

Playing: best fiends☺️ that game is addictive and cool

Creating: a travel bucket list of all the countries, cities and activities I’d like to do before I turn 30/40

Knowing: my life isn’t going the way I envisioned it. If I’m being honest . But whose life ever goes as planned right? We all have boxes we set to tick as we go along life, Undergraduate✓, Postgraduate✓, NYSC✓, Job✓, Marriage✓, Kids✓, Retirement✓.

Smelling: Lush bath bombs and bubble bars. its funny how I’ve come to like them after all these years.

Wearing: my hair in two corn rows. It’s just so effortless and simple ☺️

 Bookmarking: more architecture websites check them out (Nleworks) & (Akinbambo Akenroye studio)

Relieved: the weather here in England is a lot more confused than i am about my future. whew!!!

Giggling: at a birthday card quote 

Making : it a habit to nurture & support myself, as I would do of anyone else I care about.

Reminding: myself that 10 steps forward and 1 step backward still gets me where I’m going.

Realising: No matter how carefully you plan your progress in any area of your life, you will have setbacks. That’s part of the journey. Successful people are able to press through difficulty and delay and get right back on track without wasting time, feeling bad about themselves,or losing momentum.

-BB

Making: a conscious effort to Keep track of my victories, celebrate little successes, good experiences& life lessons. It’s refreshing to look back at them , see how far you’ve come along especially when you have one of them discouraging days and need a little push .

Reassured: that God’s word with His promises will take care of me and His amazing plan to prosper me and give me a future and a hope. Plus, I also know that God honours His word above His name so as long as I’m rest assured on those promises, I know they will come to pass. I feel so liberated

 -BB

Feeling: a little tired😰Having a bad day doesn’t mean i have to have a bad life. I’m trying not be too hard on myself, regardless I’m grateful for the things and people I have in my life and the things I’ve been able to accomplish thus far.

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MY L’OREAL PARIS TRUE MATCH | FOUNDATION

This foundation has done me so much good, and to think a day wasn’t going to come when i could find my own shade of drugstore foundation at super drug…(Dancing). Best believe I’ve got back up for back up (lol) (more…)

FAV YOUTUBE VIDEOS | JUNE EDITION

Well hello there! If you know me well enough then its probably no news that i spend a good amount of time on youtube checking out various videos and stuff like that! one would wonder why i haven’t jumped on there yet..Hold on people!!! Today I’ve tried compiling a couple of videos that i really liked in the month of june, not just beauty related.In no particular order Leggo…

Today I’ve got swatches of two of kylie’  lip kit in Dolce K and True brown. I’ve gone ahead to swatch it and you can see how it looks on dark skin. I’m really liking the true brown :)

from left to right Dolce K lip liner | Dolce K | True Brown

True brown lip liner

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