My name is Tosin Sho-Silva and I am a fashion and textile student as well as blogger at www.stylebyalexandriah.com. For my undergrad, I studied Architecture and that’s where my love for fashion really began. Asides my mom being a wedding dress designer, I turned to fashion as an escape route from all the stress of architecture and it resulted in me following this passion.

I started my blog in October 2014; with the hope that it will open up opportunities for me as I will be starting my women's wear and home accessories brand soon

Itunu contacted me and asked if I could share my top fashion/beauty picks and I thought yeah why not! So here goes:

1.  Eyebrow Pencil: I know this sounds weird especially as the first pick*laughs*but I have very faint eyebrows and it looks super weird when I don’t fill them in with a pencil. I love to use Rimmel or Jordana in dark brown.

They last long as well as look natural.

2. Turtle Neck Jumper: Yes! You can never go wrong with a turtle neck jumper. I wear these everywhere not just because they keep me warm, they are super comfortable and classy. My favourite turtle necks are from Marks and Spencer, they offer very durable jumpers and the fit is fab.

3. High-waist Clothing: Jeans, trousers, skirts etc. I only wear high waisted garments as they make my legs appear longer and torso shorter. Also because I’m very slim, it helps accentuate my most flattering features.

4. Court Shoes: I absolutely love court shoes. They match literally everything and keep it classy. I have a nude pair I wear literally everywhere. Love them!

5. A Good Bag: I love bags so much.

When buying a bag, I consider structure and material.

These features are most important to me because I do not like bags that must be filled to look nice. Also, I only buy genuine leather bags because they last longer and you can really feel the difference.

Once in a while, I buy faux leather bags but only for clutches.

Hope you enjoyed her picks guys.

Thank you so much Tosin, you rock hun!

muaaaaaah!

Ecclesiastes 4:10 NIV

"If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up"

March 7th was the day.

Very cool and lovely weather.

A lot of planning, a bit of quarrel had gone into making this day a fun and successful day.

As usual and part of the etiquette of any shower, it was organized by the bride's chief, maids and supported by few close friends of the bride.

We picked the Sunrise restaurant at Ikeja as our venue; it is a lovely chinese restaurant, loved the food, hehe!

We had memoirs sent to Princess, the chief brides maid and we each took turns to read a memoir written by someone else and the bride to be was to guess who wrote it....... i think i had the most romantic and heartfelt story to write amongst everyone..... yes :p

We had games and alot of advice to give our lovely friend Bimbo- Reni Smith, you can check out the video clips on my Instagram page @rhedruby

Now let the pictures do the talking

the Bimbo, lol!

Iyesomi reading out a memoir....errrrrm i can't remember whose now

Onyinye's turn

tomi!

princess of life!

Some of the issues we talked extensively about.

FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!

WHAT IS A SHOWER WITHOUT CAKE!!!!????!!!!

Cakes by MIMI's cakes..... Ayomide you will pay for advert o! Lol!

Just in case you missed my post on how to plan a bridal shower.... click here!

Hebrews 13:4 King James Version (KJV)

Holla rubys,

Having a fabulous week I believe? Good then!

I love makeup and throughout my lifetime, loll,(I am very young by the way) I have tried out a lot of beauty brands and products.

I try to be careful and selective because of the very sensitive nature of my skin.

I have tried about 10-11 different foundations and this post is about my thoughts on SOME of these products.

1. Dark and lovely

This was my first foundation. I know or THINK *shrugs* it is Dark and lovely. It had a powder too and the foundation was compact.

I can't really remember much about it, think it melted and I threw it away. Oh well on to the next one.

2. Mary kay foundation

I do not think there is any lady that loves makeup, that has not used this foundation. It was my best friend in year 2009 and early 2010.

I began to dislike this foundation (when my eyes finally opened) as it was just too oily for me. It also gave me a very 'cakey' and overly done look. I have never gone back to using this foundation but I think I would try out the new matte one- The time wise foundation.

3. Bobbi brown long wear ever finish foundation 

My girlfriend in my final year in Uni.

I remember how excited I used to be once it was time for my makeup routine. the excitement was just because of this foundation.

It is long wearing as the name implies and has a velvety yet matte finish.

Come to think of it, I do not know why I did not repurchase this....oh yea, the price! hehe! Quite pricey girl we have here ladies. $43?! Nexxxxxxxxxt!!!!!

4. Iman luminous compact foundation

This one left me with rashes and spots!!! Urgh! It gives a lovely glow but not an all day product at all!!

I doubt if I would repurchase this particular type, I may just go for their oil control foundation which would be more appropriate.

5. Mac studio fix fluid

YOU KNEW MAC JUST HAD TO BE ON THE LIST YEAH? YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD COME IN FIRST RIGHT? LOL! OH WELL!

The Mac studio fix was my first ever Mac foundation. I got the shade Nw43 as suggested by them artistes in Mac store. Wronggggg shade! Irk!

Anyway I loved this foundation and I still do :p

I mean it gives that glow and luminous look; however it is a bit too oily for my skin (n)

6. Revlon colour stay foundation

I use the shade- caramel. This is an amazing foundation for combination/oily skin.

It has a form of smell as you apply it but in less than 20seconds the smell is gone.

It does not feel heavy on my face and yes very affordable.

You should try it out :d

7. Mac studio fix

I got this again but in the right shade; NC 50

The studio fix fluid contains sunscreen.

8. Mac matchmaster foundation

This is my all time favourite! It contains sunscreen (SPF 15) and is long wearing and has a matte finish. I went for the shade number 7.5 to match my neck and body. My face is a lot lighter than the rest of my body. So I never match my foundation with my face tone.

I love the pump for application unlike the studio fix fluid.

9. Maybelline fit me foundation

I got this less than a year ago and I regret getting it.

It oxidizes like crazy! Too oily, makes me look orangey, cakey..... urghhhhh! everything is just wrong and I just left it lying lazy in my makeup bag.

10. And we are back to my Mac match master foundation.

If you have tried any of these products, do share your thoughts or any foundation you think I should try, do tell :)

P.S- I have very sensitive skin with the oily T-zone!

Thank you for always stopping by.

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Muaaaaaaaah!!!

Matthew 10:38-39 The Message Translation(MSG)