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THICK THIGHS SAVE LIVES!(Plus-size trendy outfits)

Hold up! Oh yeah! Thick thighs save lives! No cap. Being plus size or in layman’s terms thick is perky. However, we just can’t fit into any outfit but that doesn’t mean that we don’t pull off outfits. I mean we look good in everything. Despite the body shaming we still stand out. I took time to compile five outfits that when plus size ladies wear they can never go wrong. Let’s dive right in.

Bold browbeater.

This outfit comprises of biker short, a crop top, fancy boots and a leather jacket to complete the look. This outfit has badass written all over it. Plus size ladies do justice to this look. It is simple and comfortable. If you are doing a lot of foot work, you can try flat boots or sneakers that match with the outfit. This look definitely makes you look bold and good for boosting your confidence.

Striking satisfaction

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. This look comprises of a sweat dress and boots to match. Cute, right? For those plus size ladies who might be slightly uncomfortable with the length of the sweat dress, you can try wearing black tights. If you are not a big fun of heels you can try matching sneakers. You will still pull it off boo thang. Get at it queen!

Conspicuous charm

Just like the outfits title. We have irresistible charm right here. This outfit comprises of a crop sweater top and fancy ripped jeans. This outfit is charming. Did I forget to emphasize that plus size ladies are gorgeous. This outfit works either with sneakers or heels. Pick your preference ladies. It is comfortable and cute. Who wouldn’t get lost just staring at such a beaut? Everyone would be blown away, obviously.

Perfect portrait

Isn’t this just appealing to the eye?Don’t get me wrong though, all the outfits are definitely awesome. It comprises of a pull neck, skater skirt and boots. Accessories obviously add spice to the outfit. Plus size ladies will without a doubt stand out in this outfit. It is super comfy and sneakers help you pull it off as well. This outfits brings out the best side of you. Keep queening!

Tomboy fever

This is the final outfit of the day. Tomboy fever. It comprises of a bralette, baggy trousers, an oversized shirt and sneakers. The outfit gives you a tomboy vibe hence the name. Just like my good friend once told me, plus size ladies can pull of any outfit without even trying. Call it a super power. Use it chicas. Adíos!

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JUST BREATH! (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)

Have you ever been in a new environment or under pressure and felt like the room is closing in on you? It’s almost as if you can’t breath. You can barely utter a sentence without stammering or you find it hard making a conversation with new faces. Fear to screw up a conversation and anxious because you can’t predict what will transpire the next minute. Sorry to break it to you but you have experienced a taste of what the Generalized Anxiety Disorder feels like.

GAD is characterized by fear or anxiety.

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder is an experience of extensive worry, restlessness and feeling on edge. Symptoms of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder are worrying about everyday things, have trouble controlling worries or feelings, feel restless, trouble relaxing, hard time concentrating, easily startled, easily tired, unexplained pains(head, stomach and muscles), feel on edge or irritable, sweat a lot, light-headed, easily run out of breath and tend to pee a lot. These symptoms are worse under stress. They are also low-key control freaks.

Some biological processes play a role in fear and anxiety. The generalized anxiety disorder feeds on fear and anxiety. It is hard to rid yourself from this disorder because fear and anxiety are human traits that we can not alienate ourselves from. However, there are ways to deal with this disorder. Through psychotherapy and appropriate medication prescribed by a certified medical professional. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, don’t panic. It can be fixed.

Here’s a pro tip on how to deal with anxiety in a new environment. Just take a deep breathe and slowly count inaudibly from a hundred backwards. You will trick your mind into focusing more on getting the numbers right and less on panicking. It’s not guaranteed to work but try being optimistic. It might do wonders for you and remember fear does nothing but hold you back. Don’t let it get the best of you. Sending love to you all. May you overcome fear and anxiety. Till next time!!!

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POUCH-PUNCH ME! (Mind-blowing Kangaroo birth)

We all know that most mammals conceive by consumating or laying eggs. With kangaroos, things are mind-blowing. Kangaroos are marsupials that are mostly found on Australian outbacks. There are four types red kangaroos, antilopine kangaroos, western gray kangaroos and eastern grey kangaroos. Kangaroos breed all year round so if your looking to witness this, you are in luck!

The female kangaroos become pregnant one month after mating. They give birth to a jelly-bean size kangaroo known as a joey. The joey is hairless, blind and so small that the mother can not touch. The mother kangaroo licks fur to create a pathway for the joey. Joey uses sense of smell to guide it to the mother’s pouch pulling itself using sharp claws. Crazy, right? You are wondering how this is even possible. That makes two of us.

Joey remains in the pouch for at least six months. The joey feeds on mother’s milk(suckling) and grows gradually. Slowly it grows fur and it’s eyes open. As the joey grows, it pokes it’s head out of the mother’s pouch. At approximately six months old, joey will make short trips out of it’s mother’s pouch. By eight months, the joey is fully independent. It feeds for a year before it begins grazing like the rest of kangaroos.From here, female kangaroos become sexually mature in approximately two years.

Well, here are some fun facts about kangaroos. Kangaroos can raise about three joeys simultaneously; one on foot, one on the womb and one on the pouch. Kangaroos live in small troops of about seven to ten. Kangaroos are about 90 kilograms, 2 metres height and a speed of 56km per hour. Kangaroos are herbivores and constantly feed on grass. Kangaroos have a lifespan of approximately ten to twenty years in the wild. That’s enough to take in for day. Adíos!

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SHE/HE READY! (Face exfoliation)

The skin as a very sensitive body organ. It is mandatory that we take the necessary precautions to take good care of our skin. Face exfoliation is the washing or rubbing of the face with a granular substance to remove dead skin cells. Skin cells replicate every minute and some dead cells do not fall off they instead cling on to the rejuvenated skin. There are two types of face exfoliation; chemical and physical/mechanical.

Physical/mechanical face exfoliation involves use of natural substances to exfoliate. Physical exfoliators include baking soda, finely ground sugar, coffee grounds, finely ground sea salt and cinnamon. Chemical exfoliators are alpha hydroxy acid(AHA) and beta hydroxy acid(BHA). AHA is for normal and dry skin. It is water soluble and good to hydrate skin. BHA is ideal for oily skin. It is oil soluble and good to unclog pores, treat blackheads and zits.

Two types of exfoliators(physical and chemical)

Before face exfoliating, wash face with luke warm water. For physical exfoliators rub in small upward and circular motion with fingers and for chemical (liquid) apply with cotton pad or wash cloth. Let it stay for a while. Wash your face with warm water and pat with a dry towel. Luck in moisture with cream and anti-aging serum. With that, you are good to go.

Exfoliation solely depends on skin type.

Exfoliating solely depends on one’s skin type. There are three skin types; oily, normal and dry skin. For oily skin they should exfoliate more often and dry skin should exfoliate one or two times a week. Over-exfoliation might lead to redness or irritation of the skin. Some benefits of face exfoliating include removing dead skin, improving circulation, skin turn over (brighter skin) and better absorption of moisturizers and serum.

That marks the end of this piece. Make sure you exfoliate your skin to rejuvenate it. However, when using mechanical method don’t apply too much pressure. You might end up doing more harm than good to your skin. Don’t be selfish with this information, tell a friend to tell a friend not forgetting that exfoliating is a unisex “thing”. Let’s all glow!

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BEWITCHING LUCKY CHARM! (Tooth gap)

This is a tale of beings who shed light everywhere they come upon, even the most brutal hearts. “How do they do this?” you might ask. It’s easy-peezy. The power of lucky tooth. Holding so much capability and light within them even without the knowledge of owning such greatness. They probably think that this is a flaw that they should get rid of but little do they know that this makes them distinctive.

The epitome of irresistible charm is the diastemata that these beautiful beings possess. “Bewitching” we might call it. Their infectious smile impossible to evade. They most definitely light up a room. A natural signature look that is definitely worth the spotlight. People who make fun of such beauty need a reality check because after this you might rethink your barbaric opinion because gap tooth rules.

A lucky gap is considered a beauty mark and very attractive. In most cases, it is hereditary. It is considered a characterization of being lucky. People with a gap tooth are considered intelligent, creative, lively, talkative and confident. They are considered unique and the gap is a sign of fortune according to shamans. In some rare cases, gap tooth is as a result of mismatch between jaw and the teeth and thumbsacking habits or use of pacifiers.

Ages ago in some Kenyan communities, ladies who had gap tooth were considered very precious. It was mandatory that the groom paid double the normal bride price. Therefore most ladies were engaged to royalty who could easily afford the bride price. With that said, let no one tell you that your gap tooth is a defect because you are royalty. As a matter of fact it should boost your self esteem just like the phenomenal Uzo Aduba popular for her role in Candy Jar and Orange is the New Black.

Phenomenal Uzo Aduba.(Actress in Candy Jar and Orange is the New Black)

Sometimes, the tooth gap might affect speech but that’s something that can be fixed. By using orthodontic braces to narrow the gap if it extra large but don’t get rid of it completely. You can also try speech therapy. A gap tooth can be a natural signature look like the gorgeous American singer and actress Becky G and not forgetting the many celebrities who still hold on to their opulent blemish. Don’t you think that you should hold on to yours too?

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MANLY ME! ( Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; PCOS)

Today, many women have taken charge and they engage in activities that were solely meant for men. A manly woman we can call her. Sounds good, right? That’s not the end of it though, some women are manly, literally. Their genetic make up consists of more male hormones than female hormones.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. The body tend to produce higher than normal amounts of male hormones. PCOS affects a large number of women in the world’s population. Some women are not even aware that they suffer from the syndrome. A while back, the phenomenal actor and singer, Keke Palmer came out to the public about having PCOS.

The phenomenal Keke Palmer(singer and actor) suffers from PCOS.

Symptoms of PCOS include; acne, excessive weight gain, baldness, hair growth on face and body, skipped or irregular period, health diseases like obesity, darkening of the skin, neck, groin and under the breasts, cysts in ovaries and unexplainable headaches. Causes of PCOS are genes, insulin resistance and inflamation.

The effects of PCOS are infertility, sleep apnea, endometric cancer, depression, excessive hair or loss of hair and metabolic syndrome. It can be detected by blood test, pelvic exam or ultra sound. It is key that we keep tabs on our reproductive health. If you have either of the symptoms be sure to vist your gynaecologist as soon as possible.

Love and support those suffering from PCOS

PCOS is a syndrome that knows no bounds. Life’s hard enough for people that have it so try show some love and support to those women who suffer from the syndrome. Talk to them, encourage them that they are flawless despite all the blemishes. It does not hurt to be kind to them. We should not shame them for this defect. Life is better for us all if we spread some love.

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FRAGRANCE AND ELEGANCE! (Types of flowers)

Summarize fragrance in one word, flowers. When we talk about flowers, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Roses. They are gorgeous flowers and ladies are intrigued at the thought of having a bouquet of roses delivered at the work place, home or on a date. However, roses are becoming a cliche. There are many more flowers that are just as gorgeous and have an awesome fragrance. Let me fill you in and maybe then you can have variety of flowers to choose from. Let’s get started.

Carnations

Carnations are elegant flowers that have variety colours. The different colours have different meanings. Pink carnations represent motherly love, white carnations represent good luck and yellow carnations represent disappointment. Just to mention but a few.

Orchids

Orchids are the oldest flower plants know by mankind. There are a few types of orchids with valid and distinct meanings. They include phalaenopsis represents health and prosperity, dendrobium represents wisdom and beauty, cymbidium represents strength and nobility and oncydium represents love and talent.

Dahlias

Dahlias have variety colours. Dahlias represent elegance, inner strength, creativity, change, dignity, strong sacred values, commitment and everlasting bond or union. It is common in marriage celebrations. Dahlias are unique in that they thrive best under shade.

Calla lily

Calla lily represents faith and purity. In most virgin Mary sculptures, they place Calla lilies to signify purity. They also serve as a good luck charm for wedded bliss. In some cases, they represent sympathy and rebirth. However, Calla lily is toxic and should not be ingested.

This are just a few flowers that caught my eye but there are many more flowers to pick from; lavender, daisies, lilies, tulips. The list is endless. Ladies, do not limit yourself to roses, try other flowers too. You never know, you might just find your sweet scented “drug”. With that said, I will take my leave. Ciao!!!

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THINNESS AND SELF-WORTH! (Anorexia nervosa)

Have you denied yourself food due to fear that you might gain weight? Don’t be shy, I know I have. This behavior might be the trigger to contracting this eating disorder. Wearing baggy clothes to hide your figure and a distorted perception of weight gain. You are beginning to relate to this, huh?

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder the is characterized by an abnormally low body weight and intense fear of gaining weight. You tend to restrict amount of food that you eat. Individuals suffering from this disorder control calories intake by inducing vomiting after eating and misusing laxatives.

Symptoms include extreme weight loss, thin appearance, insomnia, fasting, excessive exercise, self induced vomiting, fatigue, denial of hunger and lying about amount of food they have consumed. They complain about being fat on certain parts of their body. They are mirror freaks and tend to wear oversize clothes.

It may be as a result of an individual’s genetic composition, obsessive or compulsive attributes and the compelling modern western culture. The belief that bony is attractive. It causes complications like anaemia, bone loss, depression, self injury, heart and kidney problems, drug and alcohol abuse and a series of personality disorders.

Anorexia nervosa is quite common and not so many are aware of it’s existence. The best way to work through this eating disorder is to talk to someone who you think might be starting to experience these symptoms before it becomes full blown. The consequences of ignorance are dire, don’t fall victim. What a little extra weight anyway? Healthy is what.

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! (Power of a woman)

No words can describe the prime effect of a woman in the Universe. The World wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t the power of a woman. From the early times to date the permanent impact is still evident. We refer to the Earth as “her”. This is why; bold, sophisticated and beautiful. All traits in a woman.

Despite the oppression, the discrimination and the restrictions, we picked up our pace and achieved equality. Earning our place at the high table and now we have equal opportunity to thrive. Define emptiness? A world without women is the definition. We light up the World with light embedded inside of us.

Fighting is what we are designed to do. Taking up bigger tasks and working through them. Is strength defined by how much we accomplish? Yes and as women we work towards spearheading every sector we step foot in to success . The voice of change and the voice of reason.

Whether black skin, brown skin or light skin, a woman is phenomenal regardless. Here’s to all women who play a role in the society whether small or enormous, we appreciate and celebrate you for your impact in flourishing. Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer!!! Adíos amigos.

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BLACK, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL! (Black is the new gold)

Starting your day in high spirits until you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. Your coarse hair all messy, sleeping bags around your eyes and your dark skin unbearable. A few blemishes here and there, you wish you could change them all forgetting that you are the definition of perfect.

Black colour represents power, elegance, authority, strength and seriousness. Ever wonder why the famous film by the late Chadwick Aaron Boseman , “Black Panther” used “Black” in the title. There you have it, black is a lot more that you had anticipated, huh?! That’s why you have me to fill you in.

Being black makes you sophisticated, sexy and unexpectedly boosts your confidence. It makes you bold, a risk taker and fearless. Those who have interacted with us know we don’t entertain bull. You can call us advocates for change because we never back down. No, not without a fight. Do you still want to give up on black? Probably not.

Our black skin makes us unique, our coarse hair makes us admirable and our black culture makes us royalty. Looking at black skin is pleasing to the senses. Such beauty crafted into perfection. The world envies you muy hermosa chiquita.

To top is it all up, we are less prone to sunburns, we barely experience photo-aging and are less prone to skin cancers. Your skin is your own “natural umbrella”. Don’t you think you should appreciate your dark skin more? I think you should.

Don’t sulk, smile because your flaws make you royalty. You are strong, bold, elegant, powerful, sophisticated, sexy and no one can take that away from you. It is embedded in your DNA. When you look in the mirror, remember, you are black, bold and beautiful. Black for life!

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