How to dress up your hair: Accessories and how to wear them
| Submitted by Christine Koech on Thu, 04/03/2010 - 10:47. |
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Accessories won’t change the state of your hair, but can be used to camouflage an otherwise bad hair day, or add a little bling to your already fabulous hair. By Patricia W. Kihoro The weather seems to be acting up recently; one minute it’s hot and bright, the next it’s cold and pouring. This can only mean one thing for our hair; DISASTER. Most of us don’t have the time or a sufficient enough budget to go back and forth between hair salons to repair what havoc the weather has wreaked on our hair and that’s why it’s essential to know what options we have to keep our crowns looking glorious. |
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Skincare in the kitchen: Natural products you can find in the home
| Submitted by Christine Koech on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 12:42. |
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Clear, radiant and glowing youthful skin. Many of us search for this rare and elusive combination but we find that the products that promise us this are way out of the reach of our budgets. By Patricia W. Kihoro Clear, radiant and glowing youthful skin. Many of us search for this rare and elusive combination but we find that the products that promise us this are way out of the reach of our budgets. We then remain content to jealously appraise those blessed with great skin, while we try in vain everyday to perfect our own. Little did we know that our kitchens hold secrets worth their weight in gold. Or in golden, glowing skin, for that matter. Use the following easily available ingredients for these basic skin care procedures. |
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Ms. Fixit: Get ready for water shortage
| Submitted by Christine Koech on Wed, 05/08/2009 - 17:28. |
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Ms. Fixit can find a solution to your most complex questions from appliances to zippers. She advises a Nairobi resident who says she's drowning in water problems. Dear Ms. Fixit I live in an apartment in a residential estate in Nairobi. There is water rationing in my area and now that there is power rationing as well, we are unable to pump water to our reservoire tanks. I am now forced to store water in plastic containers inside my house. Do you have any tips on how to conserve the little water I have? I am also worried about storing drinking water for a long time in containers since it is still water. Is that dangerous? Thanks, Waterless Dear Waterless, |
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Makeup basics: What to have in your makeup bag, Part 2
| Submitted by Kevin Makokha on Wed, 05/08/2009 - 09:50. |
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Eyeliners are used to give the eyes definition and to make them stand out. Pick a favorite of each for your bag, as that is all you need for a quick pick-me-up. By Patricia W. Kihoro A slim eye shadow palette packed with a variety of cream or powder shadows is all you need to create a variety of looks. Carry one in the shades you use most often, whether they are dark, light, pastel, or neutral. Kenyan makeup artist, Kangai Mwiti emphasizes on the importance of well groomed eyebrows. “If one can get their eyebrows done professionally, the better”, she says. |
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Makeup basics: What to have in your makeup bag, Part 1
| Submitted by Kevin Makokha on Fri, 31/07/2009 - 14:54. |
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It is vital that you choose foundation for your face that matches your skin tone. For dark skin, the best foundation to use must be water-based. By Patricia W. Kihoro Makeup. This wildly dynamic area of grooming could have you looking anywhere between a young, fresh faced beauty, to a glamorous fashonista, to a confused drag queen. While your bedroom dresser probably has ample space to accommodate every product you have ever felt the need to buy, the following are basic products that you can get by with in a compact makeup bag when on the go. |
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How to glam up for a rainy season party, Part 4
| Submitted by Kevin Makokha on Thu, 30/07/2009 - 11:22. |
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Jackets may be worn, as shown by Jessica Biel and Ashley Olsen. You may want to go with leather jacket, which gives an interesting contrast to an evening gown, or with a metallic lame jacket, with a dark coloured gown. By Patricia W. Kihoro |
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How to glam up for a rainy season party, Part 3
| Submitted by Kevin Makokha on Wed, 22/07/2009 - 10:03. |
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With the cold weather, one can be adventurous with neck designs such as turtle necks, cowl necks or mandarin collars. By Patricia W. Kihoro |
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How to have great hair at every age, Part 1
| Submitted by Kevin Makokha on Wed, 15/07/2009 - 16:31. |
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Here are tips to keeping your hair looking beautiful and remaining healthy throughout your adulthood. By Particia Kihoro |
Ms. Fixit: Stay warm and healthy during the cold season
| Submitted by Christine Koech on Wed, 08/07/2009 - 17:28. |
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Ms. Fixit can find a solution to your most complex questions from appliances to zippers. She advises a woman who says she's frozen. Dear Ms. Fixit, Cold weather really gets to me. I almost always fall ill during the cold season. Even if I don't fall ill, I don't function well. My hands and feet are always cold even though I put on socks and layer my clothing. My skin also gets really dry and itchy, my nose is always runny and it takes me a long time to fall asleep at night. Could you please give me some tips on what I can do? Ms. Frozen Dear Ms. Frozen, |
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How to glam up for a rainy season party: Part 2
| Submitted by Christine Koech on Wed, 08/07/2009 - 15:11. |
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The rainy season. When we wish we could just stuff our hair in a shoebox, shelve it and let it out only when the sun comes back. But the problem is rain or not, we still want to look our best yet. Here’s how.  By Patricia W. Kihoro The rainy season. When we wish we could just stuff our hair in a shoebox, shelve it and let it out only when the sun comes back. But the problem is rain or not, we still want to look our best yet. Here’s how. For afro-type hair, the biggest concern is frizz and what we like to call ‘shrinking’. When in its afro state, hair needs is moisturizer to keep it looking moist and healthy. |
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Daily Poll
Did you celebrate International Women's Day?
Submitted by Christine Koech on Thu, 05/03/2009 - 13:57.- 52 reads
Weather
19 °C
Nairobi
Clear. Mild.
at Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:57:07 EAT
27 °C
Mombasa Airport
Passing clouds. Warm.
at Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:12:08 EAT
22 °C
Entebbe Airport
Passing clouds. Mild.
at Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:12:08 EAT
News
- Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen never felt more ''empowered'' in her life than after she gave birth to four-month-old son Benjamin.Story
- The musician has come out to speak following rumours that after a successful music career, she is now diversifying to business.Story
- As the world marked International Women’s Day on Monday (08.03.2010), photographer Alex Kamweru put on an exhibition titled 'Women Of Kenya Are...' at Blancos Restaurant in Hurlingham.Story
- On Sunday (07.03.2010) afternoon it seemed that the skies would open all over Nairobi leaving the organisers at Hillcrest School worried.Story
- As a lead up to the celebration of Unternational Women’s Day, Alliance Francaise organised a concert of music by outstanding musicians.Story
Gossip
- Sharon Osbourne is unhappy with her fake breasts and is considering having her implants removed.Story
- Paris Hilton and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt have another guest flying out to join them on holiday - the socialite's Blackberry handset which she forgot.Story
- Mo'Nique claims her marriage wouldn't end if her husband cheated because it's not a ''deal-breaker''.Story
- Lady Gaga admits she is currently celibate and has urged women to get to know a man before having sex with them.Story
- Almost two years ago, Ugandan reggae singer Bebe Cool spoke about buying himself a Hummer and so much has been said about the car since.Story
Advice
- Accessories won’t change the state of your hair, but can be used to camouflage an otherwise bad hair day, or add a little bling to your already fabulous hair.Story
- Clear, radiant and glowing youthful skin. Many of us search for this rare and elusive combination but we find that the products that promise us this are way out of the reach of our budgets.Story
- Mrs. Manda advises a young 'old' lady who says she is getting anxious to be married.Story
- Oprah Winfrey does it -- and even blogs about it. As more celebrities jump on the detox bandwagon, it's also catching on with the general public. But some medical professionals say these body cleansing diets are not only unnecessary, they can be dangerous.Story
- Ms. Fixit can find a solution to your most complex questions from appliances to zippers. She advises a woman who says she's a gecko-phobe.Story
Blogs
- Henry Bwire has been suffering with Chronic Kidney Faliure for seven years and has been on dialysis since he was 10. Now 17 Henry Bwire has got a willing donor but no money to do the transplant, enter the Figo Foundation...Blog
- After one of those weeks that leaves you a bit drained, I share with you my recipies for sweet potato soup and brownie cake, to make all the stress go away!Blog
- Most scholars, according to the FBI, prefer to stay away from the word 'cult' because it carries with it a negative connotation.Blog
- Valentines Day, so originaly named, came out just in time for the day of love, and I evaluate if all the hullabuloo about it, was worth it!Blog
- Rihanna rocks while Chris Brown has lost his mojo, and maybe even his marbles. Its great to see a woman come out of a violent relationship and rule the world! After analysing that outcome, its natural we talk about the day dedicated to relationships- Valentines!Blog
Reviews
- The cover of the book has the name ‘Buddha’ jumping out of it but despite all my reservations, this did not prepare me for the journey I went to with Buddha, something I never imagined possible.Review
- The title of a book can either make it or break it but the most unique thing about book lovers is the stranger the title, the more appealing the writing seems and in this case, the web of love, war, romance and death with keep you trapped between the pages.Review
- Mike transfers his effective communication skills into paper, bringing forth an engaging, persuasive book on the highs and the lows of readership, from family, corporate to country.Review
- Michael Gregorio, the husband and wife team of Michael G Jacob and Daniela De Gregorio have written another big historical blockbuster at 468 pages and clearly love the period, the location and philosophy.Review
- Writing with Professor Mutu wa Gethoi, an authority on literature, the book weaves an interesting yarn, on Karume friendship with founding president Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki.Review
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