Turban

I tried out this wonderful tutorial I found on youtube on how to tie a turban with natural hair.
Cause you know we naturals have a lot more volume than you straight girls :P

After a few practices this is what I came up with


LOVE it, thinking about rocking this for NYE!
Find the tutorial HERE

What do you guys think about turbans? Overdone or still going strong?

Blessings!

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Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas <3

Top 5: TV Shows

Hopefully this will be a regular thing I'll do with my top 5 things I love.

This week it's my favourite TV shows. Now I watch a LOT of TV especially the American ones and this list would be full of stuff I like but this is more of a 'Desert-island' situation :)



5. American Dad

I have been a big fan of Seth Mc Farlen's shows (which include Family Guy and The Cleveland show) and as much as I love his other shows there's something about American Dad that I just love. My favourite character is Roger who is by far the funniest character in my opinion.

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4. Supernatural

I first started watching this show a week before my final IB exams...maybe not the brightest idea and I have to say I partly blame Sam and Dean from me not getting a better score in my Biology exam. But then again it was SO worth it!

If you don't know let me introduce you to the show!
Sam and Dean are two brothers whose life is all about demon hunting. They are on the hunt for a demon which killed their mother while little Sammie and Dean were still children.
This show is very much based around what it means to be a family and what you would do in order to save your family.

It also helps that the show's creator Erik Kripke knows how to make fun out of the show and others around!

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The fact that they are pretty darned hot has nothing to do with the show's success :P

3. Firefly

This short-lived series created by Joss Whedon aka God tells the story of Malcome Reynolds captain of the starship Serenity. With the help of his crew, captain Reynolds lives the life of a gold-hearted criminal, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor somewhat.

This truly is an amzing series with a great cast and excellent story telling. If you only watch one show out of this list make it this one (and then watch the film 'Serenity').




2. Sex and the City

Can you believe I didn't start watching this until 2009?
I was going through my first relationship break-up (well if you can really call it a relationship...) when my good friend Emma let me sit in her room, drink hot chocolate and watch this with her <3

It really has changed the way I perceive men and my relationships with them and my friends.
The movie in my opinion is not as good as the series (AT ALL) but then again it never was going to be as good :)
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda redefined what was acceptable to talk to your girlfriends about.




1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer


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This is my #1 show for a reason. It played a MASSIVE part in my childhood (age 10-16). Beautiful and funny writing, great actors, superb character development and overall KICK-ASS!

Buffy stands for women empowerment and who doesn't like seeing a girl kick some demon ass ;)
Warning: If you haven't already seen this show be prepared to lose a big chunk of your life watching this :)

The video for this isn't from a Buffy episode but rather a video showing Buffy Vs Edward (Twilight) exactly what Buffy stands for!

GIOGO GET IN

Let me introduce you to the GIOGO girls!

(love this picture haha sorry girls)
Juju and Tiana

These girls are FIERCE (as Tyra would say). Full of fashion knowledge and ready to
let you know what they think is IN and what is OUT.

Mixed with lots of humour and fashion these two keep in real.
I have been following since day one and hope you will too!



Check them out at
http://giogo.tumblr.com/
#giogoshow
or on good old facebook!

December Wishlist

iPad 2
Flattering Sequin Dress
Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boots
MacBook Pro

So what about the Microphone and Airplay?
My biggest wish for the new year is to get a singing job abroad. I am setting plans into motion and hopefully if it all works out, will be FINALLY making some money =D

What's on your wishlist this month? Let me know in the comments.

x Talisha

It (Was) My Birthday

Yay I had been looking forward to my birthday for ages (who doesn't??)

I got some lovely presents, some of which I bought for myself :)

BeneFit Porefessional
BeneFit Coralista Blush

I will have to do a review on here at some point about them.


My friends and I decided to hit central London for the night, stopping off first in the only Whetherspoons for miles. It was packed! But then what else do you expect? Times are hard, people like cheap booze.



This is what I wore:
Polka Dot Blouse - New Look
Leopard Print Pencil Skirt - Primark
Belt: Charity Shop
Shoes: Primark

Yes I had to wear flats because I was ready to shake my bootie all night!

We ended up in a place called Oxygen which was quite nice, very small and full of expensive drinks--hence the Spoons trip before hand ;)

All in all a wonderful night with friends <3

Blessings Talisha x

Breaking Up Is Hard to do...or is it?

As the title says, this post will be about breaking up. Whether it may be the breaking up of a relationship, a friendship or any other kind (is there one?)...

Let's use some examples from the bible that is Sex and The City.

“As we drive along this road called life, occasionally a gal will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, I guess she has to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and just keep going.”

—	Carrie Bradshaw

First off this is a personal post, as I have just gone through a break-up (the boy and girl kind!)

We were together for over a year, loved each other but decided we were growing apart and not loving each other in that 'can't get enough, take me now!!' sort of way :)

So how do you cope with this?

Well if you're the one who wanted the break up you'll find yourself being able to move on (somewhat) fairly quickly. However if you are the one who was broken up with, it's not quite so simple. You might still think of the person every day, associate places/songs/events with a memory of them or just plainly miss them in the bedroom (instert filthy images here).


So how come some people can handle a break up while others feel the need to drown their sorrows in booze filled nights out/ crazy new hairstyles/ change of appearance?

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The answer is: These people understand that the person they were with does not define their happiness!
Simple right? Yet oh so very hard to see when you're in love! (Guilty!)


For those of you finding yourself not being able to get over this other person quickly enough, I suggest reading two FABULOUS books!

1. He's just Not that into you
2. It's just a Date: How to Get 'em, Read 'em and Rock 'em

These books (especially IJAD) have taught me so great lessons which I have implemented into my life.

One chapter for instance talks about how you should be completely happy with you life without a man. You have everything: great friendships, great career, you're healthy and have a good social life. However no man? SO WHAT! Keep living your life and if and when a guy does want to get into your life, he will have t fit in perfectly into what you already have.


Being single again, has shown me the areas of my life which I was neglecting. My friendships with my beautiful friends, my family and above all my career. Before I met my last boyfriend I was ready to take on the world with my singing and was working on my singing Degree. My week looked a little bit like this:

Monday: 9-11AM : Music lesson 11-15PM : Library 15-16PM: Lunch Break 16-18PM: Library 18-20 PM: Soul Class

Tuesday: 10-15 PM: Library then lunch then Gospel Choir for 2 hours.

Wednesday: 11-16: Library 16-20: Work

You get the idea. I mean people thought I LIVED in the library!!
And for about a month I didn't have a day off to myself.
My career really took off and people seemed to notice this confidence, which in turn attracted boys ;)


Okay so don't get me wrong, I have made lots and lots of 'mistakes' in my love life (i.e. getting drunk all the time, going out all the time, drunk calling, drunk texting you name it)
But I woudn't change the mistakes as they have shown me what to improve on in the future, and I'm sure I'll carry on making mistakes when it comes to love/friendships and my career.

The point of all of this should be that you are completely comfortable with yourself and your life no matter who is in it.

The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.


Blessings, Talisha x