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Category: Relationships

Doris & Hycinth’s Awesome Time on the 7th Episode of Make Me Fabulous Show!

She had been married for less than two years, but already, the demands of catering for a five month old baby and her husband was taking its toll on Doris.

Doris reached out to me on this blog Stephaniedaily when we called for entries for the show, saying she would love to have a fabulous time with her husband away from home. This was her comment:

I got married in April last year. My husband is such an amazing person with a heart of gold. I love him very much and would love to have a fabulous time with him even though we have financial constraints.

My team and I read her story and decided she deserved this treat.

Here are some photos from her wonderful time with her husband on the Make Me Fabulous show:

The Make Me Fabulous crew arrives at the couple’s house in this fab Range Rover to pick them up.

As they prepare to leave, they are happy, but not sure of what to expect.

The car is lovely, their smiles start to show… Lol!
They say goodbye to their little daughter.

After a long ride, they arrive at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos.

They had no idea we were bringing them here, and so were pleasantly surprised.

Awwwww

Such lovely smiles!

After being shown around their gorgeous room, we whisked Doris out for some shopping at the Mango store where she met up with celebrity stylist Moses to pick out a dress for her dinner.

With her shopping done, its time for another treat.

Now, it’s time to head to the Beauty Concerns Spa for a massage and a facial.

And look, she’s having the massage with her husband too. Isn’t that cool?

Doris now heads to Celebrity Hair Stylist Joseph Mesrob who would transform her hair.

The team worked together with Celebrity Make-up Artist Kunbi of Sit Pretty Makeovers who glammed her up with the perfect makeover.

Oh, my! Doesn’t she look stunning!!!

Her husband sits, patiently, waiting for his wife…

But he has no idea we’ve transformed her into this stunner.

I love the surprised look on his face.

And the very warm hug they share before settling to dinner.

I love that!

Her smile is so heart warming… While they are rounding up their dinner, I’m somewhere getting ready to surprise them.

They weren’t expecting me. They were so surprised!

And I couldn’t stop admiring Doris’ look.

But I had one more surprise for them. A lovely Air Conditioner from LG Electronics!

I’m glad they loved it.

I’m so glad we helped give this lovely couple some quality time together and hope their marriage continues to remain lovely!!!

Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Intercontinental Hotel Lagos, Mango Store, Beauty Concerns Spa, Joseph Mesrob, Kunbi of Sit Pretty Makeovers and LG Electronics.

July 9, 2015
All The Exciting Photos from Becky & Ben Elu’s Day on Make Me Fabulous Show!

Lagos is a city where the hustle and bustle can be so over whelming, you have little time to treat yourself and your loved one to an intimate time. You wake up very early in the morning to meet up with work time and appointments, spend hours in traffic, and get home exhausted most of the time!

Just like many couples in Lagos, that was the story of Becky and Ben Elu. Becky, who was obviously very overwhelmed with her hectic daily routine and the demands of taking care of her little son reached out to me on my website for a chance to be a part of the Make Me Fabulous show. And she got more than a chance, she got picked because… well… I could totally relate with her story.

Here’s what she wrote:
The reason why I should win this make over fabulous treat is that every day I have to wake up by 4:30AM and get ready for work, as a nursing mother because I & my husband would go and drop our baby in my Mum’s house and there’s no enough time.

Now tell me, who wouldn’t understand that! Sometimes it seems like 24 hours aren’t enough for one day right? What Becky and Ben needed was sometime away from their regular routine and a fabulous treatment.

Here are some exciting photos from their treat:

Becky welcomed the Make Me Fabulous team to her home with a warm smile.

Becky and Ben Elu… all set for their fabulous treat.

Let’s start by spoiling them with a cozy ride in a Porsche.

The fun is just beginning!

They get checked in to the Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Wow! They are so happy already.

My desire for this couple was to give them a relaxed time away from their insanely busy schedules, and I’m glad we started achieving that earlier in the day.

Now, its time for more surprises!

Yes, you guessed right. We started with some shopping.

First, we had to get some glam clothes for her at the Grey Velvet Store.

And luckily, we had Celebrity Stylist Bubu Ogisi to help make the right choices.

Next, the lovely team at Talise Salon & Hamam fixed up Becky’s hair.

As well as a facial treatment…

… and a body massage.

Ben also got a haircut and a shave to get him looking dapper for his wifey!

One more thing for Becky… A makeover!

Many thanks to the professional Makeup Artist at House of Tara for getting Becky looking fabulous for her date.

Here she comes, looking all sparkly and smiley.

Ben can’t believe she’s the same woman he left home with that morning.

So overwhelmed, he lifts her up in his arms.

They both settle down for a romantic dinner.

After which I stepped in to surprise the couple.

I felt so glad Becky had a lovely day.

And even more fulfilled when Ben used such lovely words to describe his wife and his entire experience.

Many thanks to our sponsors: LG Electronics, Swatch and Nichole by Haguanna

They totally loved the gifts

I’m so glad I got a chance to meet the Elu’s and give them a fabulous treat. I wish them the very best in their marriage!!!

Many thanks to our sponsors: Best Western Hotel, Grey Velvet Store, Talise Salon & Hamam, House of Tara, Bubu Ogisi, Swatch, LG Electronics, Nichole by Haguanna.

July 8, 2015
Exciting Photos from The Thomas’ Treat on Make Me Fabulous Episode 5

After a few years of marriage, the demands and responsibilities of catering for a family begins to take its toll on most couples.

This happens in a lot of homes today.

As a woman, add this to the often hectic demand of catering for young kids and you have someone eagerly yearning for an intimate adventure with her husband away from home.

Folashade Thomas felt this way when she reached out to me for a chance to be on the on the show.
Her comment stood out to me. She said:

We’ve been married four years now. And after two babies, I guess the spark is all gone. All we talk about is the kids. He goes to work everyday, comes back late, and even when on leave, there is either one family engagement to attend to. Maybe this can save our marriage.

I hate to hear a couple say they are losing their spark and couldn’t resist giving her a treat cos I felt she truly deserved it. Today, I’m glad to share with you photos from the Thomas’ treat on the 6th episode of Make Me Fabulous!!!

First things first. We pick Folashade and her husband from their home.

The Thomas’ are all set and ready to go!

They were so happy to see the car we brought to pick them – A Porsche!

I love how they are already getting cozy inside!

They had no idea we were bringing them to the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino.

Such a warm reception from the hotel.

Their hotel suite is already doing its magic! Love the way they are warming up to each other.

Awww…..

Arm in arm, they stroll back to the hotel lobby…

…for a drink and some snacks.

Now it’s time to take Folashade out for some treats.

First stop is the Enthyst Events & Bridals store where she meets up with Celebrity Stylist – Yummie who is set to glam her up for a dinner date with her husband!

Wow! Lots of goodies to pack!!!

Next, Folashade catches up with her husband at the Oasis Med Spa for a relaxed spa session.
Mr Thomas gets a soothing massage

We needed to take Folashade’s hair from plain to glam, and the talented Joseph Mesrob from Joseph Mesrob Hair & Nails did just that!

Of course, a fab makeover was necessary too. Bimpe Onakoya worked her magic on Folashade’s face.

Now, this is what I call a transformation! Within a few hours, Joseph Mesrob and Bimpe Onakoya took her from that to this!!! Yummie added her special touch with the clothes and accessories and she was FAB – U – LOUS!

Even Joseph could hardly believe how lovely she looked.

Back to the hotel, Folashade can’t wait to meet her man.

Gorgeous, isn’t she?

You bet Mr Thomas is going to be stunned when he sees her!

Aww.. so sweet. Look at that smile!

He can’t believe how gorgeous she looks.

They settle down for a romantic dinner…

While I prep myself to give them a surprise visit and some gifts.

I was so happy to meet the Thomas’.

Folashade had so much energy, and so much to share.

While chatting with them, I realised that they were two people who really loved each other and needed to put just a little extra effort to make their marriage more enjoyable.

They promised me that they would do that much and this made me very glad.

Before presenting their gifts, we played for a short Roulette game.

I love the smiles they had on their faces when they saw the LG LED Tv

Folashade also got this lovely black and silver bag from Enthyst.

Of course, we didn’t forget their ‘Make Me Fabulous’ t-shirts.

And our usual tradition… a toast to fabulousity!

Many thanks to LG Electronics and Enthyst for the lovely gifts.

Thanks for giving us a chance to help bring back the spark in your marriage. I wish you both the very best and lots of love!!!

A big thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Enthyst Events & Bridals, Oasis Med Spa, Celebrity Stylist – Yummie, Celebrity Makeup Artist – Bimpe Onakoya, Joseph Mesrob of Joseph Mesrob Hair & Nails, LG Electronics.

July 2, 2015
Watch Immaculate & Peter Get Fabulous on the Make Me Fabulous Show

You’ve seen the pictures, now it’s time to watch the video!

Immaculate and Peter Ezedinma were our guests on the fourth episode of Make Me Fabulous show and they had a swell time! From lodging at the super cool Intercontinental Hotel, to shopping at Mobos Fashion Store, a spa session at Oasis Med Spa and much more…. you bet they enjoyed every bit of their day.

Watch the video below:

June 30, 2015
Episode 4 of Make Me Fabulous is Here! Meet the Ezedinma’s

Immaculate and Peter Ezedinma were one of the most lively and fun couples we had on the show!

Do you know what it’s like to be at home alone and bored for a really long time? Not a good feeling I tell you.

Immaculate was newlywed and new in the city. Soon after her wedding, she became pregnant and was bored of staying home alone all day when she first heard of the Make Me Fabulous show.

This was her comment when we first called out for entries:

My Diva, I got married last year and came to Lagos since January this year. Up till now, my husband has not taken me out for once. He is always busy with work. I am lonely and crying all day which made my Blood Pressure to rise due to my condition (I’m pregnant). Please show me love this time so that I will be happy for once.

Her story stood out to me and I desired to do something to make her really happy. But we had to wait a while ‘cos she was pregnant at the time, and so months after she had her baby, it was time for Immaculate and her husband Peter to have their day on the show!

The Ezedinma’s arrive in style at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos. I’m feeling the outfit of the man welcoming them!

I love the excitement on their faces as they get checked in to the hotel.

Their day is just getting started, but they are soo happy already!

As you know, we always ride in style on the Make Me Fabulous show!

For a lovely transformation, we had to pick the perfect dress. Celebrity Stylist Yummie met up with Immaculate at the Mobos Fashion store to help her make the best choice.

Immaculate tries on some clothes at the Mobos Fashion store.

With her shopping done, its time for another treat…

…Yes, it’s a spa session! With the trained dermatologist from the Oasis Med Spa at her side, you bet her skin is gonna glow afterwards.

Peter wasn’t left out of the spa treat. I love the relaxed look on his face.

We had a stellar team work on Immaculate’s beauty transformation. For her hair, our sponsors at the Manetain Hair Salon did their thing.

And for her makeup, the talented Kunbi of Sitpretty Makeovers did not disappoint.

Here she comes, beautiful and transformed, ready to meet her husband…

…who is so excited to see his fabulous wife.

Awww… I love the way he looks at her.

The Ezedinma’s settle for a relaxed outdoor dinner at the terrace of the Intercontinental Hotel.

While eating, they had no idea I was coming to surprise them.

Here’s me, creeping up on them.

On this show, most of the women had been surprised to see me, but I wasn’t prepared for Immaculate’s reaction. She was sooo excited. I’m glad I didn’t fall…lol! Thank you Immaculate for all the love.

Chatting with the Ezedinma’s… such a lively couple.

Many thanks to our sponsors, LG Nigeria, for the Refrigerator. They loved it!

Special thanks to Nichole by Haguanna for this lovely leather bag.

She totally loved it!

It was fun having the Ezedinma’s on the show! I wish you the very best in your marriage.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Intercontinental Hotel, Nichole by Haguanna, LG Electronics, Oasis Med Spa, Sitpretty Makeovers, Manetain Hair Salon, Mobos Fashion Store, Celebrity Stylist Yummie

June 29, 2015
Love Don’t Cost A Thing!

Sometimes it’s hard to believe the best things in life are free. But the truth is exactly that.

Love don’t cost a thing. And neither do all the other truly important things that matter most in life. Such as Family; Hugs; Positive and creative people; Good health; Just being able to wake up to the sun shining in the morning; Our ability to empathize; Having people who never give up on you; Having good people in life who will lend you a hand…. and much more!

Material possessions are great, but happiness doesn’t come from the items we own. It comes from a child’s giggle or your mom’s cooking. It shows up on a sunny day or seeing your best friend walk down the aisle.

When it comes down to it, the riches in our bank accounts don’t compare to the actual riches we have.

On the Make Me Fabulous show which has been airing on TV for a few weeks now, we have been emphasizing the importance of love. I can’t stress this enough. Love is the foundation, love is key, everything else comes after this.

What are some of the ‘free’ things you really appreciate about your life?

June 15, 2015
Watch Episode 3 of Make Me Fabulous Show with the Oreniyi Family!

Hi Dearies,

Sorry I took my sweet little time in bringing you the video of Episode 3!

Make Me Fabulous got even more interesting in the third episode when we hosted the Oreniyi Family on the show. We had not just two guests but five! With the kids around, you bet it was fun, fun, fun!!!

You’ve seen the photos HERE, now watch the video. Don’t forget to let me know what you think about the show in the comments section.

Kisses!

June 12, 2015
5 Cool Ways To Spend Time With Your Family And Enjoy It

One important thing I learnt from hosting the Orekoya’s on the Make Me Fabulous Show Family Edition is that children value quality time spent with their parents much more than their parents realize.

Unfortunately for most parents, the hectic demands of their everyday lives in trying to meet up with the needs of the family disturbs such family time. When parents get back home from work, children are already asleep. The balance is distorted and relationships are affected.

To curb this, here are 5 cool things I think families should do together more often:

Eat Together!
It sounds simple, but lots of families don’t eat their meals together anymore. Members of the same family have different schedules and different meal times which affects this healthy culture. Try eat more meals with your loved ones more often and watch the bond grow stronger.

Homework Help
Helping your child or siblings with their homework assignments is a great way to not only get better grades, but to spend quality time together.

Quiet Time
In many homes where the entire family says their prayers together, you find a stronger bond between the siblings and a greater sense of respect among the family members.

Sports & Games
Shouting, laughing, winning – these are just a few things that will happen when members of the same family play together. There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to find out what tricks your family members may have up their sleeves.

Read Together
Kids love stories, whether you’ve made them up or are reading a book. Reading to your child at the end of the day provides excellent bonding. Many families find that bedtime is the only chance they have to catch up with the goings-on in their children’s lives.

How do you ensure you spend quality time with your family despite your busy schedule?

June 9, 2015
The Oreniyi Family Get A Special Treat on the Make Me Fabulous Family Edition!

Spending time together as a family is important for building strong family ties, making lifelong memories and creating an environment that builds self-esteem and character in children.

When asked, children say the number one thing they want most from their parents is time. Unfortunately, due to the busy schedules of most parents in their bid to provide financially for the home, this doesn’t happen very often. This is what we sought out to change on the Make Me Fabulous Show!

Mr Oreniyi works in a telecommunication company and his job often takes him away on long trips away from home. As a result of this, his family hardly gets to spend quality time with him and they were in desperate need of a fabulous treat. He reached out to me when we called for entries for the Family Edition of the show and we were so glad to host them.

They had a fabulous time at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino where they were lodged. They got to swim, play golf and tennis and have a lovely outdoor dinner. Shopping for the entire family was done at the Maxx Store, while Mrs Oreniyi got herself a fab makeover from a stellar team: Hair by Nancy of Davnans Hair Salon, Makeover by Bimpe Onakoya and Styling by Yummie.

Check out some photos of their fabulous treat:

First, we got to meet Mr & Mrs Orekoya at their home.

… and their beautiful kids. This was our first time having an entire family on the show, so we were prepared for some fun!

Of course, we had to ride in style again… in a Porsche!

The kids look real cozy inside the car, don’t they?

With smiles and high expectations, the Oreniyi’s arrive at the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, VI, Lagos.

The warm staff at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino welcoming the Orekoya’s.

After settling into their double family suite, their smiles are already much wider! But their day is just beginning…

… but before stepping out, they have a sumptuous lunch at the hotel. Hmmm… yummy!

The Oreniyi’s meet up with Celebrity Stylist Yummie at the Maxx store to pick up some clothes for the day.

Time for some shopping!!!

With the shopping done, we whisk Mrs Oreniyi away go get her hair done…

…while the rest of the family returns to the hotel for some more fun.

starting with some video games.

After getting her hair done, Mrs Oreniyi joins the family again for some swimming. I love how happy they look together and the matching colours of their swimming gear!

For the kids, this was their first time in a swimming pool and they were super excited!

What an interesting day that was! But the fun isn’t over yet. Time for a family dinner.

For this lovely family, we wanted to give them the complete holiday package with a Hawaiian-themed outdoor dinner and the lovely grounds of the hotel provided the perfect ambience for that.

See the magic Celebrity Hair Stylist Nancy and Professional Makeup Artist Bimpe Onakoya have done on Mrs Oreniyi. Can’t wait till her hubby sees her!!

Aww… so sweet. See their happy smiles.

The Oreniyi’s settle down for a special dinner…

…but they have no idea we have more surprises for them.

A mosquito repellent Air Conditioner from LG, a N50,000 gift card from Maxx and some gifts for the kids!

I loved putting smiles on the faces of the Oreniyi’s with a fabulous treat that helped make their marriage even stronger.

And the kids were so full of energy, I loved having them on the show!

June 9, 2015
Lovely Photos from Toyin & Babatunde Ojomo’s First Date after 5 Years of Marriage on Make Me Fabulous Show!

Hi dearies,

Have you watched Episode 2 of Make Me Fabulous? I’m sure you have, and I hope you loved the very touching episode.

One unique aspect about this show is its focus on real marriages, real issues and real solutions.

It is not uncommon to see couples who get so caught up with their busy lives, that they hardly have time to spend with each other. This was Toyin and Babatunde Ojomo’s story. They had been married for five years, and although they live together with their two lovely daughters, they have never spent a day as a couple away from home or had a date since their wedding day!

All that changed when they got selected for a treat on the Make Me Fabulous Show. Here are photos from their lovely experience:

My team picked up the Ojomo’s from their home and lodged them at the Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island.

Checking in to the hotel…. they didn’t really know what to expect from the day, but were set to have a lovely time.

One quick photo before Toyin’s fabulous treat began. Oh, I love that smile on her face. She looks like a woman who’s ready to have fun!

You know how we roll on this show… riding in style in a Porsche!

Toyin’s first stop was the Grey Velvet store for some shopping…

…where she met up with Celebrity Stylist Moses Ibite who helped her pick some lovely outfits.

Next stop was to meet with Celebrity Hair Stylist, Nancy, who did her magic on Toyin’s hair.

After that was a massage at the Adiya Spa

Followed by a facial for that special glow!

Her makeover is not done yet but Toyin already looks so fabulously different

Celebrity Makeup Artist Lola Maja-Okojevoh gives Toyin a fab makeover

And here is the stunning result! See how she glows…

Toyin arrives back at the hotel for a dinner date with her husband.

Awww… I love how he hugs her tightly when he sees her.

They settle down for dinner…. a time to bond, a time to talk, a time to heal their wounds. But Toyin gets so emotional and overwhelmed that…

…she begins to cry. Babatunde wipes her tears, kisses her, and promises to make more time for them in their marriage.

Dinner is over and its time to meet the Ojomo’s. Of course, they weren’t expecting me.

I love how fabulous she looks. She was very happy and that put a big smile on my face.

Of course, I wasn’t going to leave without giving them some gifts. Big thanks to LG Electronices, our sponsors for this LED TV.

My best wishs to the fabulous Ojomo’s. May your marriage be sweet and fabulous always!

Many thanks to our lovely sponsors:
Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos; Celebrity Stylist Moses Ibite; Celebrity Hair Stylist Nancy; Professional Makeup Artist Lola Maja-Okojevoh; Adiya Spa; Porsche; LG Electronics.

June 2, 2015