Author: Beatrice Thumi
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Life update: Finding balance and falling back in love with writing
It was 8am and I was still in my pyjamas, As I poured myself a second cup of coffee and got my water bottle, I wondered how the mindful session would go. Would there be on-the-spot assignments to complete? Would I be required to have my 2022 goals all mapped out and ready to go?…
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Classic brown eyeshadow and bold lip makeup look
To anyone, interested in dipping their toes in the world of makeup, it can feel a little like being thrown in an ocean to learn how to swim. In and already saturated market, from what eyeshadow palettes to buy, to the colours that go together, not to mention blending, it can quickly get overwhelming and…
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Flirty bright monochromatic pink makeup look
I have never really been big on the colour pink, particularly the bright shades of it, not that I have anything against it. I have own and have worn outfits and even gotten manicures and pedicures done in pink, but on its own, it is generally not a colour I gravitate to. I like the…
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2021: How it started vs How it’s going
I love having a routine, planning and having systems in place that help me achieve my goals. I love the rhythm I get into, planning out my days and weeks, tracking my progress on tasks and being able to tick an activity as completed. I get an immense sense of of accomplishment, when at the…
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I am not my hair…or am I?
I never truly appreciated the lyrics to India Arie’s I am not my hair, until I looked at myself in the mirror, I didn’t like what I saw. I remember the first time I permed my hair. I was 13 years old and after years of begging, cajoling and even bargaining with my mum, she…
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Embracing the cycling culture in the Netherlands
Growing up, a favourite pass time activity for most kids in the estates was cycling in the estate. Not everyone had the pleasure of owning their own bike, so we took turns riding, careful to stick within the estate though if you were a bad ass, you cycled to neighbouring estates and even the main…
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Stunning teal blue and purple makeup look
As seasons come and go, the one thing they have in common is that they each come with their own set of rules with regards to the colours and themes. Spring sets the tone for pastels, Summer is all about bright, tropical colours, Winter is about everything Christmas…red, green, shimmery golds and everything in between.…
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Summer 2020 favourites and more!
It’s been a hot minute since I did a favourites for you and as I settle into Autumn in the Netherlands, I thought I’d share some products I’ve been loving that helped me get through the summer that I’ve carried onto this season. Sure it was the perfect time for all sorts of summer activities…
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How I fill in my eyebrows
If you’re as old as I am, then there’s a good chance you went a little tweezing or threading crazy with your eyebrows. Thin brows were the on trend in majority if not all 90s music videos and because I thought by having thin brows I could dip it low like Christina Milian or hit…
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No clowns allowed.
I do not like clowns; I really do not, and while I understand their slapstick style of comedy is meant to bring joy and laughter to children and adults, I find them downright creepy. On some level, I find it hard to believe that anyone is capable of being that happy all the time, possibly…
