Myshekere

LEOPARD PRINT

2015-04-08T02:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Goodmorning and welcome to my blog :)

Hope you had a restful Easter.
Today my look is inspired by animal print-leopard print to be more exact.
I love comfortable outfits that require minimal makeup and effort. Which is why I appreciate statement pieces.
And I believe this outfit is such a piece.
Its extremely loose fitting and very comfortable with a beautiful flow to it as you walk.
I paired it with printed green wedges.
I got these pair from Office which happens to be one of my favourite high street retail stores.
And one of my favourite pieces of jewellery is my dangling earrings which I got from River Island.
My makeup is extremely light but at the same time I like a dash of colour when I work on my face and so I used the Sleek Palette to create a sort of playful glow summery look.
On my lips is a MAC Nude Lipstick.

I would be doing makeup posts soon as well.
Hope you guys enjoyed this look!
Have an awesome week and God Bless.

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BLUE PASSION

2015-04-01T05:36:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Welcome back to my blog. I haven't been consistent in a long time but I intend to rejuvenate this blog with style and makeup looks. I'm pretty excited to take up this new venture with more consistent posts and looks.
I had a lot of changes to make in my life and I thank God that I am finally beginning to find the new me in Him and I hope to share some of my new adjustments with you all as the year progresses.
Later this month I will be sharing a surprise with you all and I hope you encourage me with your support :)
Also, for those in the beautiful city of Lagos, I now do makeup by bookings; all you have to do is send an email to: myshekere1992@yahoo.com.
Now, my look for today is called BLUE PASSION.
Hope you like my hair!!! For some reason I am not a fan of black hair anymore; I feel its too boring for my new personality lol.
What look do you think I should go for next on my hair? I'm thinking maybe red? or brown? Anyways I might do a Hair Chronicles cause I've been through a lot of colors recently to move me away from black.

Now back to this look:

I had this lovely jacket custom made with ankara. I absolutely love this jacket. It's simple and at the same time its sophisticated. I decided not to wear any jewelry apart from my gold ear earring which I got from River Island (I'll try and do a jewelry post as well).
I just think the jacket is a statement piece. Its a unique, flirty design with a very tailored cut.

The trousers are from American Apparel.

They are extremely comfortable and easy to wear. It usually gives the outfit a more official or playful look depending on the top you're wearing. I decided to try a more official look with this jacket.
The heels are from Office. I love these heels because they are not so high and easy to walk in. Its very comfortable and has some nice crocodile blue print at the tip.

I like the fact that its a simple style but with a bit of edge to it.

Thats my look for today! Hope you all like it! Please share your thoughts below :)
Have an awesome week and God Bless.

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Justice for Tyler Fray a.k.a Toba Falode
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: #JUSTICEFORTYLERFRAY.

2015-01-16T09:09:00.000-08:00

The flood of emptiness between our stories is filled with pain, heart ache and grief. I remember my last birthday-you called and mocked me on hitting another milestone-we laughed, you teased, I argued-and we smiled. I miss that.

The mischief that coated your voice as you spoke my name, the way you walked with your head slightly tilted like you were always absorbed in your thoughts, your snicker that birthed into merry laughter as you watched me learn from my mistakes.

I miss looking behind and seeing you eagerly follow as we ran through the house as children, I miss watching you walk ahead as the confident man you had become-strong, supportive and intent on accomplishing your dreams.

I miss hearing you whisper “Happy Birthday Tolu” with such love and sincerity it made my heart melt with joy and thanksgiving. The bond we shared was so special-it was a gift. And it was taken violently from us in your death.

The tears I have cried, the grief that has stalked me this past year as I walked through the gift of another year knowing you did not have the chance to celebrate yours has left me empty.

I still look into your eyes and feel the strength of family, the hope of love and the joy of our bond as brother and sister.

As I walk into my next year without that beacon of a smile ushering me into this new milestone, as I step into this next phase without your warm broad shoulders hugging me furiously with love and laughter, my heart once more ruptures with pain at the gift that was taken from us.

Your death has changed our story; but I thank God I was your sister. I thank God I bore the blessing to be called your sibling-I am grateful I watched you smile mischievously and laugh richly from a child to a young man I deeply respected.

I am happy you found your calling in life-I am grateful for the gift God granted to your spirit to sing through eternity with the treasure trove of music you have left behind.

Your voice so full of your character of hope, love and laughter has ushered me into this new phase of our lives as a family. I am happy I can tune my ears to the sound of your music and hear the Toba I knew through the Tyler Fray who sings his dreams, visions and ideas into sounds of melody.

I love you Toba.

It has been a hard year of loss and God in his infinite wisdom has allowed your death date to be tied to my birth date and today I celebrate our laughter and our love and at the same time I weep at what has been lost and stolen-a myriad of memories taken before they reached the realm of reality-a thousand words that could have been shared, a million moments that could have been spent together-all shattered into a gaping emptiness of loss.

I love you and you love me.

“Happy Birthday,” I hear you whisper softly. Though I cannot see your face I can feel your love as you sigh “Happy Birthday Tolu, I love you now, I love you forever more.”

Please join:

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Hashtag: #justicefortylerfray

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https://www.change.org/petitions/government-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-the-government-should-insist-the-case-file-on-the-death-of-oloruntoba-oluwadamilola-falode-should-be-reopened-for-investigation-he-was-murdered-on-the-15th-february-2014-2

Email: justicefortylerfray@yahoo.com.

FOTD: NUDE CUT CREASE

2014-08-17T08:07:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

This is my first nude cut crease. It took me a while to get this look just right but yeah I'm pretty pleased with it. Here I used the Sleek Palette-Ultra Matte V2- and on my lips I have on Barry M Nude Lip pencil and MAC Velvet Teddy.

I used Sleek Flame by 3 Palette.

On my eyes I have on a pair of Ardell eyelashes.
I mainly use Eco Tools brushes by the way. Just thought I should mention that.
I also use Milk of Magnesia as a primer. I however, find that MAC is the best product for foundation on my skin.

However, it does lead to spots which is kind of annoying but apart from that its basically the best foundation I have used so far. Its the Studio Fix Foundation.

It has been 6 months since the untimely passing of my brother; Please join the cause for Justice For Tyler Fray:

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FOTD: MORANGE

2014-08-04T05:57:00.003-07:00

Hey Guys,

Here is my look for this week. As usual I have on Sleek's Palette's on my eyes. I tried on a mix of colours mostly yellow and some dark tones of brown.
On my cheeks, the Blush by 3 Sleek Palette and on my lips I toned down Mac's Morange with a nude lip pencil.

I have been trying to figure out how to wear this lipstick without it having too much of a luminous effect. Lip liners are really amazing…took me a while to figure it out but it helps to tone down or build up your lip colour or even create a gradient effect.
So I enjoyed playing with colours on my lips enormously.
Hope you guys have an amazing week!

Please join our movement and show your support for justice:

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#JUSTICEFORTYLERFRAY

2014-07-29T05:31:00.000-07:00

Please share in ensuring the cause for justice for my brother Toba Falode is successful. Please share the news and information on this case. It is important that we keep talking for the sake of our loved ones. It would be unfortunate for this to ever happen again. The statistics of Nigerian youths killed abroad is disturbing and completely unacceptable. And it keeps happening.
This cause helps to highlight all the lost, murdered souls abroad who have had their dreams and those of their families cut short.

God Bless You All.

#justicefortylerfray

NUDE SURPRISE: VELVET TEDDY

2014-07-22T06:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

Hope you are having a lovely week; please join the links down below to support the #justicefortylerfray campaign. Thanks so much. Your support would be deeply appreciated.

LOOK #1

This look is basically centered on my growing fondness for MAC's Velvet Teddy.
Its a creamy matte lipstick texture that I used Barry M's Nude Lip Pencil to apply to dim down the colour.
I love playing with colours on my eyelids so I used my favourite brand Sleek.

For this look, I used Sleek's Sunset Palette and Sleek's Acid Palette. I enjoyed playing with these palette's immensely. I wanted to create a vibrant look on my eyes that was also clever but not too much colour for the day time. Which is why Velvet Teddy was perfect for my lips.

The colour purple is the theme for the main eyeshadow and crease area and Sleek's Sunset Palette yellow is used for the eye crease and the eyebrow highlight area.
I also used my Ardell Natural Lashes.
On my cheeks I have used Sleek's Blush by 3 Flame Palette.

LOOK #2.
For this look, I used eyeliner on my water line by a drugstore brand I cannot remember unfortunately. But it is in the shade purple and once more on my eyes I have played with my Sleek Eyeshadow Palettes Storm and Sunset.

LA Girl Pro Concealer is under my eyes and used to define my lips.
I used Blush by 3 Flame Palette on my cheeks.
I also enjoy the MAC Studio Fix Foundation with the Studio Fix Powder and Studio Blotting Powder.

Its not that great for holding up because retouching is necessary but it is better than Chanel Perfection Lumiere and NARS Cream Foundation. They were both very big disappointments and a huge waste of money to be completely honest.
MAC has proven to be the most reliable. I am still in search of a long lasting foundation.

Hope you all enjoyed these looks.

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IN A FEW MONTHS….#JUSTICEFORTYLERFRAY

2014-07-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

In a few months, a few painful moments, my life changed.

We as a family started the year together with expectations, happiness, joy and most of all thanksgiving. Thankful for the gift of love, the comfort of familiar faces and mostly for the gift of family. Isn’t that what family is, in essence?

Warm faces that light up at your presence, a set of people that complete your existence, that make you feel like you are always part of a unit and will always be important; to them, their dreams, their daily struggles and every single second they exist-you are important. Family is a gift and we were grateful for it.

I looked at my brother with such love and joy as he became a truly handsome, mischievous, ambitious young man. I looked at him and I could feel the pride swell up in my bones as I watched him attentively play his beats on his laptop with the dedication of a surgeon; he scrutinized each single sound with his eyes; listening to each rhythm carefully; I know this because I watched him; he fascinated me with his dedication to his dreams.

I, like many, had been tainted by the world’s pressures of conforming to expectations, which had led me to the gates of the legal education. But Toba was sure of not only who he was but, who he was meant to be. So I watched him attentively. His confidence in his future was refreshing. It was a rare sight that held my curiousity.

He hated distractions during these moments; so of course as his annoying older sister I would try my best to get his attention: with a sound, repeated by another and then another till he gazed at me with irritation…but the look was priceless and so worth it. So I would do it again. And again. Till he finally looked up and noticed me staring at him with mischief painting my lips. ‘What.’ He would utter with irritation. I loved those moments.

The sheer joy it was to get under his skin the way he got under mine on countless occasions. I would bob my head and laugh and he would sigh inwardly and get back to his craft; his gift; and ignore me.

Those were valuable seconds we shared together. I now find myself scrutinizing my memories like a precious album. I pour over every picture desperate to remember each word, each step he took…I find myself desperately pouring over images of Toba walking…Toba eating…Toba sleeping…because he was my family.

We understood each other to an indescribable level. He could tell by my very movements what I was thinking…I could tell by a simple look in his eyes what he was feeling. We read each other like a book inscribed in our hearts, that only we could understand.

Family. It is all that matters.

In a few months and only a few moments…he was taken from me.

In the most gruesome and heart wrenching manner I could not have ever imagined. I feel those moments in every single day. I dwell on his thoughts, his dreams….the enthusiasm that coloured his love for life…the determination that marked his very existence…I dwell on them. He was truly very special. A precious gift to the world yet to be discovered.

So, in a few months my life has been shaken…my spirit broken…my soul torn just by a few moments of madness that led to a lifetime of pain. For me, for Toba and for my family.

His death has given meaning to my life in ways I cannot begin to explain but there is hope. The words #justicefortylerfray have given some comfort to my pain.

They symbolize purpose; they symbolize peace. But mostly they symbolize justice. For justice is what he deserves. Justice is what will ease the sore wounds from this vicious scar. Justice is what will show that Toba…Tyler Fray mattered. That he indeed walked this earth; from his cries of attention when he was a child to the pure joy that coloured his features when he became a young man loved by many.

#justicefortylerfray brings life to that memory. The memory that was his life.

Please support the cause and follow us on these social media sites; your support would make a world of difference.

God Bless You and Your family.

Amen.

Instagram:

http://instagram.com/justicefortylerfray

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Tyler-Fray-aka-Toba-Falode/1429851527265785?ref=hl&ref_type=bookmark

Twitter:

http://twitter.com/TylerFray

Youtube: Tyler Fray

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SUBTLE SPARKLE

2014-07-13T07:10:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Hope you are all well! For this post I basically wanted to show you guys my FOTD. I did end up wearing MAC's Velvet Teddy out instead just because it suited the look better but I do like the way it plays out with Flat Out Fabulous.
I am beginning to learn that foundation is extremely important for the skin.
It literally sets the tone/foundation for your makeup.

I decided to go back to my old and trustworthy foundation MAC's Studio Fix. I have extremely oily skin and this so far has proved to be the most reliable and cost efficient with regards to the least amount of trouble when it comes to retouching. Of course I set it with MAC's Studio Fix Powder but more efficiently in my opinion the look held better under MAC's Blotting Powder.
I was quite happy with the results; just thought I'd share lol. Apologies for the ramble.
Anyways for this look I played around with MAC's Flat Out Fabulous on my lips with a base of Barry M's Nude Lip Pencil. I absolutely love this lip pencil because its so versatile. It really brings out the nude in my MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick.
On my cheeks I have on Sleek's Flame Blush by 3 Palette and on my eyelashes Ardell Naturals.

I used Lancome Teint Idole Foudation on my cheeks for contour. I have decided to try out using a creamy contour instead of a powdery one; and so far so good!
On my eyes I have on Sleek's Storm Palette and my lovely Sunset Palette also by Sleek.

Here is the look with Velvet Teddy. I took a quick pic of it after coming back from my outing. So far I'm discovering that for my extremely oily skin MAC seems to work best.

I have tried Chanel, NARS etc but MAC holds the product on best combined of course with a good primer base-Milk of Magnesia-and a good powder to set the look-MAC's Blotting Powder and MAC's Studio Fix. The Blotting Powder works better.
Anyways hope you guys like the look! And hope the tips help someone lol. It took me a while to figure it out cause my skin is so oily.
But let me know if anyone has any more tips I am more than open to them! I'll also keep this blog posted on how the MAC products hold up in the long run.

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Thank You all and God Bless.

AFRO BEATS INSPIRED #1:AYE

2014-07-04T06:32:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

Afro beats is very colourful and I decided to try and play with some colours to the colour scheme for Davido's Aye.

I will probably be doing more looks inspired by that particular video because its so colourful and vibrant.

So to create this look I used a palette made up of blue, green and red. I played around with my Sleek Flame Blush by 3 Palette and my Sleek Sunset, Lagoon and Acid palette's.

On my lips I have on Barry M Lip Liner in Brown/Nude and MAC's Velvet Teddy.
I have on my Ardell Naturals on my lids.
I used a Maybelline Gel Liner on my eyes as well.

I also tried to play with MAC's Ruby Woo on my lips as well.

Hope you like it!

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VIDEO-GRWM: POP OF COLOUR

2014-06-29T10:45:00.000-07:00

Check out my video on how I created this look:

Please join the cause for justice for my brother Toba Falode by following us on:

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Join us on Instagram at: http://instagram.com/justicefortylerfray

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GRWM:POP OF COLOUR

2014-06-29T10:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Hope your day was blessed.
My look for today is basically a toned down version of playing with colours. I enjoy mixing palettes a lot but I decided to try a more played down version for the day time that can be worn to wherever really.

So I used a mix of nudes, with a dash of colour in between to make sure the eyes were not too boring.
I also played with MAC's Flat Out Fabulous on the lips to give the added pop of colour and help the look all come together.

I played with my new favourite day time lashes-Ardell's Natural Lashes-and also with LA Girl Pro Concealer under my eyes and in my T Zone area.
I love this concealer because its very long lasting, thick, and it has an interesting creamy consistency that makes it more vibrant when applied under the eyes. I also used it to define my lips. I'm thinking I'll start using the darker shades of the concealer to contour as well.

For contouring in this look, I used Sleek Face Form and I also used the bronzer in the Face Form Dark Palette.

Please join the cause for justice for my brother Toba Falode by following us on
Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Tyler-Fray-aka-Toba-Falode/1429851527265785

Join us on Instagram at: http://instagram.com/justicefortylerfray

Twitter: http://twitter.com/TylerFray

Please sign the petition: https://www.change.org/petitions/government-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-the-government-should-insist-the-case-file-on-the-death-of-oloruntoba-oluwadamilola-falode-should-be-reopened-for-investigation-he-was-murdered-on-the-15th-february-2014-2

God Bless You All as you spread and share the news.

EYELINER: GREEN

2014-06-25T12:55:00.001-07:00

I have recently become fascinated with makeup pencils-lip pencils, eye pencils and the like. I find they can make a look more toned up or down whichever way one prefers it.
One of my favourite eye pencils is one I found in the drugstore. Its got a very green hue to it and is easily applicable to the waterline to give a pop of colour or even to intensify the look of the lids.

ENVIOUS RED.
So I tried it out with my favourite lipstick-Ruby Woo. I love the effect it gives to the look.

On my lids I played with some more green hues mostly from my Sleek Acid/Supreme Palettes.

GIRL ABOUT TOWN.

I tried playing with the same hue of green with my MAC Girl About Town lipstick.

I have on my pair of Natural lashes by Ardell.

On my cheeks is Sleek's Blush by 3 Palette and on my eyes is Sleek's Sunset Palette.

Please join the cause for justice for my sibling Toba Falode by following the hashtag on the issue: #justicefortylerfray

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FOTD: HEATWAVE

2014-06-17T02:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

Hope you are all having a blessed week so far.
I tried some new looks I wanted to share with you guys.

ORANGE FLAME
First off is the Morange Lipstick by MAC. Its got a creamy consistency with a very bright orange colour to match. I enjoy using this lipstick mostly at night time because of its boldness but I decided to try it during the day because it adds a certain level of edge to a look.

On my lids I worked once more with Sleek Palette's Acid and Supreme. I really like the Acid palette because its got a lot of bright matte colours.

SIMPLY NUDE.

On my lips I have on Sleek's Peach Blush and on my lips Mac's Velvet Teddy. This was not my favourite look but I just wanted to show the diversity of the look. Its interesting how a lipstick can take a look from A-Z very quickly. It changes a look entirely.

This is a more toned down version of an otherwise vibrant look.

ROYAL RED.
I love Ruby Woo because it is such a simple but very effective lippy to have.

On my eyelids I played around with hints of purple, green, yellow and hot pink.

In my waterline I have on a Green drugstore eyeshadow which I believe the red lips compliment effectively. I also have on a pair of Ardell Natural Lashes.

GIRL ABOUT TOWN.
This lipstick is just a hot pink with a creamy consistency; its a MAC product. It also manages to achieve a somewhat neutral look by complimenting the eye colours brilliantly without too much fuss.

Please follow the links to join the cause of justice for my brother Toba Falode a.k.a Tyler Fray who was murdered in the UAE. We would appreciate your support and it would only take a few seconds to sign the petition and join us on Facebook.
God Bless You All:

Change.org petition:
https://www.change.org/petitions/government-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-the-government-should-insist-the-case-file-on-the-death-of-oloruntoba-oluwadamilola-falode-should-be-reopened-for-investigation-he-was-murdered-on-the-15th-february-2014-2

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Tyler-Fray-aka-Toba-Falode/1429851527265785?ref_type=bookmark

SPLASH OF SUMMER

2014-06-03T15:48:00.001-07:00

Hey Guys,

Here is the eyeshadow look with the Sleek Acid and Sunset Palettes. I enjoyed mixing the colours to create a bold but matte bright look. I would definitely recommend the Sunset Palette to everyone looking for a very good bright matte set of eyeshadow colours. They are extremely versatile and I always enjoy the looks I can create with them. This time I just decided to mix the colours a bit for a more varied look.

FLAT OUT FABULOUS.
I love this lipstick because its not quite red but at the same time its not quite pink either. Its a matte MAC lipstick.

I think it works well for a subtle yet attractive lipstick to use during the day.

On my waterline

I have on a blue drugstore eye pencil to give that extra pop to the eyes. I have on a pair of Ardell eyelashes on my eyes.

UP THE AMP.
This lipstick always surprises me with its versatility.

It always looks different dependent on the eyeshadows you are playing with.
Here I think the look is more bright and matte.

On my cheeks I have on Sleek Blush by 3 Flame. I like this blush set because it varies from rich red to subtle red/orange.

I also used the Sleek Contour, Highlighter and Bronzer on my face.

DANGEROUS RED: RUBY WOO.
I used Rimmel Eye pencil on my eyebrows and LA Girl concealer Fawn as my highlighter.

I used Ben Nye powder in Banana to set the concealer and I also used Barry M Lip pencil on my lips to define them.

On my lips I have on MAC Ruby Woo.

I absolutely adore this lipstick because it is so matte and bright and easy to apply. It instantly adds an extra bit of oomph to your look.

Please show your support for a cause very important and dear to my heart by discussing this issue with the hashtag #justicefortylerfray

My sibling was murdered in the UAE on the 15th of February 2014.

We are bringing awareness to this case. With your help we can make our voices heard.

Please follow us on Facebook at-https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Tyler-Fray-aka-Toba-Falode/1429851527265785?ref=hl

On Twitter at-
https://twitter.com/TylerFray

Please sign the petition at:
https://www.change.org/petitions/government-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-the-government-should-insist-the-case-file-on-the-death-of-oloruntoba-oluwadamilola-falode-should-be-reopened-for-investigation-he-was-murdered-on-the-15th-february-2014-2

God Bless you and your families as you share and show your support for Toba Falode aka Tyler Fray.

PHOENIX: THIS IS ME

2014-05-29T03:48:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened to me recently. It has changed me as a person. I thought the word Phoenix would be appropriate. It symbolises rebirth and redirection which is what I am currently undergoing.
Makeup is a way for me to express this change through the use of colours.

PINK PASSION:
This look was created with Candy Yum Yum on my lips and some Sleek Pink Sprint on my cheeks. I have on Sleek's Sunset Pallette on my eyes.
I like the simplicity of this look, I think its easy to recreate and I enjoyed putting the colours together.
On my lids are some Ardell Lashes.

GLOW:
I enjoy playing with colours for night time. I decided to try this look out by using Sleek V2 and Sleek Sparkle on my eyes. I have on a pair of Red Cherry lashes on my lids.

On my lips is a mix of Heroine and Candy Yum Yum both MAC products and on my cheeks is a generous amount of Blush from Sleek Pint Sprint.

I hope you guys enjoyed this post.

Please follow the links below to show your support for my brother's cause. Your support would be deeply appreciated.

Please join the cause of justice for my sibling Toba Falode by joining us at Justice For Tyler Fray a.k.a Toba Falode on Facebook; the link is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Tyler-Fray-aka-Toba-Falode/1429851527265785?ref=bookmarks.
Please sign the petition to show your support-https://www.change.org/petitions/government-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-the-government-should-insist-the-case-file-on-the-death-of-oloruntoba-oluwadamilola-falode-should-be-reopened-for-investigation-he-was-murdered-on-the-15th-february-2014-2

May God Bless you and your families.

WE ARE ONE. WE ARE THE SAME: MY EMINADO.

2014-05-19T03:41:00.002-07:00

I can feel my heart convulse from the pain. I hear your voice, I see your face, I watch your smile. To think I would not have the pleasure of holding your hand, listening to your words of wisdom, watching you mischievously giggle as you plot your next scheme to annoy Tolu…Toba it is so painful…I’m sure it is painful for you as well. To know we will not be together as brother and sister again in this life is beyond comprehension. It is a daily struggle…the road is rough, the path is completely uncertain but we will get through this as a family. Death has no place in a family’s history; death cannot break a bond that has been blessed by the hands of the Almighty.

Your warm laughter, your reassuring presence and your soothing words that could always stop my quick temper will be missed. The joy to watch you laugh, to hear you smile, to listen to you fondly call my name are treasures locked deep inside my heart for all of time.

I love you dear brother and I know you love me too. We are one we are the same. We walked this earth together, we shared moments of pure joy, happiness tinged with sorrow and felt the biting sting of regret almost at the exact moment in time. We shared our dreams together. I watched your steps grow more confident as you walked into your late teens and you watched amused as I stumbled into the guise of a young woman. We fought countless times, we swore at each other and felt the pain of stinging words fall from our lips but this we knew was a sign of our love for one another. A sign of a bond that we could not break that would last through time and space and could never be parted. A bond that was built on love, memory and joy. Your death shook me in my spirit…I felt myself react with violence to the news…I nearly lost all sense of time…my spirit broke…I felt you needed me as you felt I needed you and now the love is stronger and the bond is deeper for we are one and the same.

You love me and I love you. You called and I answered. I call and you answer. For we are brother and sister.

So happy birthday my Eminado, my prince, my knight in shining armour. The man that would forever hold a special place in my heart come rain or high water our love is too strong to be broken, too deep to be buried and too powerful to be shaken for we will always be one and the same.

We are family. Brother and sister bound by the blessing of the Almighty. No harm will ever come to this union that God has seen fit to create for forever and always.

Please join in the cause to find justice for my brother Toba Falode. Follow these links and GOD bless you all and your families.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Tyler-Fray-aka-Toba-Falode/1429851527265785

Twitter: http://twitter.com/TylerFray

Instagram: http://instagram.com/justicefortylerfray

FOTD-FOTN: EMINADO

2014-02-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

This post is a day to night look using Mac and Sleek Products. I have used LA Girl Concealer as well and I love it because it adds a flawless touch under the eyes.
Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's day.

SIMPLE CHIC.
The look was to try and achieve a soft and simple glow for the day using Mac Up The Amp on the lips, and some Sleek Eyeshadow Palettes on the eyes.

The hair was left to its own devices; I just used a curling wand to add a bit of definition to it.

TROPICAL PARADISE.
This look was achieved with the lovely Sleek Storm and Sunset Palettes.

I added some Red Cherry lashes to add to the effect; love these lashes. On the cheeks I have on Sleek Blush by 3 Flame.

My hair was curled as seen here; but also I brushed it out to make it look more wild; I think the look has a retro feel to it.

On my lips is a mix of Candy Yum Yum and Ruby Woo due to the Valentine's season.

I will be taking some time away from the blog for personal reasons.

FOTN: VALENTINE'S EDITION.

2014-02-08T04:09:00.001-08:00

Hey Guys!

This is a classy but daring look I decided to try. Its loud, vibrant and colourful and I love it!

I thought it'd be perfect for a val's look of the night as it is made up of soft colours such as pink.
The curls also add to the soft but daring quality of the look.

You can leave your hair tightly curled like I did here.

Or go for a more loose wild texture like so. The curls add to the romanticised and dainty nature of the look. Either would suit for a romantic outing.

I love this look because its daring and fun. Its also perfect for a night out with le boo to celebrate or just with a group of friends.

For the eyes I mostly
played around with my Sleek Palletes for a fun

and vibrant feel. I used Sleek's Pink Sprint Blush Set for my cheeks, to give them a healthy glow and on my lips I have on a mix of MAC's Ruby Woo and Up The Amp which gave a surprisingly, delightful rich pink colour to them.

I will definitely be experimenting with combining lip colours; I think you can never go wrong especially at night where any bright colour will do.

I might be putting up more Val's Day inspired looks but hope you like this one!

AFRO BEATS

2014-02-08T03:51:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys!

Here are some new afro beats I'm loving. Especially in love with Davido's Aye; the video is so culturally infused and creative. A lot of lovely tunes out just in time for Val's Day. Enjoy :)

GET READY WITH ME

2014-02-02T12:20:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys!

Decided to post my actually video on the blog :)

Would be back to posting more makeup and general beauty videos as soon as my camera set up is functional again!

Have a blessed week xx

AFRO BEATS

2014-01-31T09:23:00.001-08:00

Hey Everyone!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while my camera set up is basically acting up so being the perfectionist that I am lol I would not be posting a makeup look till I get it sorted which should be hopefully soon enough :)

But I thought I would share some more of my afrobeats obsession with you all!

Here are some new sounds coming from the Motherland. Enjoy :)

B-DAY POST: PRETTY IN PINK

2014-01-15T10:20:00.004-08:00

Hey Everyone!

Happy Birthday to me :D I just thank God for adding another wonderful year to my life and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for this 22nd year.

This look was my makeup of choice today. I decided to wear it out to my birthday lunch. The aim was to apply bright colours toned down to suit the afternoon; On my eyelids I have on a mix of my faithful Sleek Sunset Palette and Urban Decay's Deluxe Palette.

On my lips I have on Almost Nude by Revlon and Sleek's Peach Blush on my cheeks.
I would have applied more colour if possible but then that would not have worked so I chose to focus on the lids as there is always more room for colour on your lids lol.

Hope you guys like this post.

Please follow me on my youtube channel which is also called My Shekere :)

Until next time!

FOTN: GALAXY

2014-01-12T08:26:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!

This is my first makeup post of this year and hopefully there will be many more :)

To achieve this look, I used my Sleek Sparkle and Sleek Sunset Palettes on my eyes, on my lips I have on some lovely Candy Yum Yum. I love this lipstick because it is so fun and fierce! I always enjoy applying it and sort of highlighting its rich colour with other makeup products.

On my cheeks I have on Sleek's Flame Blush by 3 Palette and also Sleek's Face Form Palette.

I really enjoyed creating this look. Hope you all like my hair! I'm kind of addicted to kinky/afro type curls at this stage and here I have shown you guys pictures of before-pic below- and after-pic above- I brushed it out. I achieved the curls by using my curling wand and I will be doing a tutorial at some stage.

Speaking of which, I did a tutorial on this look on my youtube channel :D Check it out down below!

Just follow this link to view how I highlight, contour and apply lipstick! Have a lovely week!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1IpPHY3eys

AFRO BEATS!

2014-01-12T07:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys!

Here are some more afro beats I love and some that are just new to the scene. Hope you all enjoy it!