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  • 5 Awesome Gifts Ideas For “Him” This Christmas

    Hi SL Fabz,

    Last week, I gave the men some tips on gift ideas for their wives or girlfriends this season. Click here if you missed it. Now ladies, its our turn to bring out our wallets and get shopping for a special gift for that special man in our lives.

    Here are 5 fabulous gift ideas you could try:

    wristwatch

    1. Watches
    If you aren’t sure where to start when you are searching for gifts for a man, you can’t travel too far with the idea of purchasing watches. He will love the practicality of the gift, and the fact it’s flashy enough to compliment what he may be wearing, yet not flashy enough to stand out and overpower anything. 

    clothes

    2. Clothes
    While specific details in regards to the kind of clothes will of course vary from man to man, everyone has some kind of style. If you know the particular style of the man in your life, it shouldn’t be too difficult to piece together what kind of articles of clothing he may or may not enjoy. This really means you need to know a bit more about your gift recipient and what they’ll more than likely wear on a regular basis.

     

    cologne

    3. Cologne
    You may be surprised, but men can enjoy giving off a nice scent just as much as women. Cologne can serve as a quite powerful identifier, and an element that can serve an almost equally significant as the accessories or clothes a man may decide to brandish. That fact aside, a gift of cologne can prove to be an enjoyable present for both you and your gift recipient.

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    4. Gadgets
    Men are simple folk, but when it comes to buying them gifts, they really do love their toys. If your man is gadget mad he’ll be super thrilled to have one this Christmas. Gadget gifts for men are good choices for the tech lover in your life. A smartphone, an iPad, a TV set, a digital camera… are smart choices.

    Massage

    5. Pamper Him
    Break out your pumice and peppermint foot scrub and treat him to an at-home pedicure. Soak his feet in very warm water for ten minutes while massaging his hands with non-girlie scented lotion (no fruits or flowers!). Then pat his feet dry, massage the pumice scrub into them, rinse well, and rub with that same non-scented lotion you used on his hands.

    So, even if you are short on cash, there is no reason not to give ‘him’ a special treat this Christmas!

    Does anyone have any other gift ideas to add to this list? 

  • Stephanie’s Tips: Natural Beauty Recipe For A Radiant Skin!

    Banana face mask

    Hi SL Fabz,

    It’s a beautiful Sunday and I’d like to share with you some natural home recipes you can use to improve the quality of your skin and fight wrinkling. 

    I know ladies would be very glad to read this tip, and guess what, the major ingredient is really affordable and can be found everywhere. It’s Bananas!

    Bananas are very popular with the vitamins are good for the health of the body and the protein that can be digested easily. Bananas also have benefits for skin care and hair beauty. In fact, the roots of banana can be utilized for hair growth.

    One again, the benefit of bananas is to get rid of facial wrinkles. You can use bananas as a natural mask for the face. And it is fabulous; banana mask can be used by dry skin and oily skin owners.

    We can make banana mask at home to remove wrinkles on the face. You can make a banana face mask to prevent additional wrinkles on your face. In addition to providing nutrients that are beneficial to the skin, bananas were able to hold moisture in skin cells so the skin elasticity is maintained. Its vitamin C content can also help erode the face of dead skin cells so the skin can look brighter.

    Here are some recipes of banana mask: 

    Banana mask recipe 1: 

    Materials you need is 1 / 4 section of banana and 1 tablespoon of honey. How to make: Blend the banana. Then enter the honey and stir until the texture changes such as cream.

    How to use: Apply the bananas mask all over your face and let stand for 30 minutes. Remove the banana mask with a towel that has been soaked in warm water. And then, sprinkle your face with cold water. Use this mask every once in a week on a regular basis then you can see the results.

    Banana Mask Recipe 2: Mask of Banana for dry skin

    Bananas are a source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium. Bananas also contains moisturizer that can moisturize the face.

    Ingredients:
    2 bananas and honey
    1 tablespoon oatmeal
    whole milk (to soften face) 

    Mash the banana with a fork. Do not be too subtle, because it would generate too much water. Combine bananas with oatmeal. Add honey and milk, if desired. Apply to entire face and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse face with cold water.

    Banana Mask Recipe 3: Banana Mask for oily skin

    Material:
    1 banana (you can keep ripe bananas in the refrigerator. Let thaw before use)
    1 tablespoon honey
    1 orange or lemon

    Preparation: 
    Mix the banana and honey together.
    Add a few drops of orange or lemon juice.
    Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with cold cloths or warm cloths.

    So ladies, do you have any other natural beauty recipes you’d like to share?

  • 8 Warning Signs That He Is Just Using You

    Signs he is using you
    Hi SL Fabz,

    In the wake of our last ‘Talk To Steph’ post where a 19 year-old girl was asking for advice on spending a night in her boyfriend’s house (click here if you missed it), I find the need to share with you some signs to know if a guy is just using you.

    Ladies, you deserve better and you should start considering opting out of a relationship if you notice any of these signs below:

    1. You Pay Every Time You Go Out
    Even though the guy is supposed to pay in the beginning, you constantly find yourself paying for every single thing when you two go out. Does that seem to be the case with your relationship? That’s definitely one of the top signs he is using you. While it’s okay to split the bill, you shouldn’t constantly be pulling your wallet out to pay all of the time.

    2. He’s Only Available When He Needs Something from You
    What about his availability? Do you constantly find that he isn’t available unless he needs something from you? This is definitely a sign he is using you girls. After all, don’t you want a guy that is going to be available when you need him to? Not just when he needs you?

    3. You Are His Convenience
    Are you constantly finding yourself his convenience for a ride or for an ‘allowance’? That should never be the case when you are in a mature relationship ladies! Everything should be even, you should never be someones ‘convenience’.

    4. He Tells You Everything you Want to Hear but Doesn’t Show You the Things he Says
    Actions speak louder than words, so if he’s just filling you up with charming and charismatic words without proving what he says is true, its time to move on.

    5. He Doesn’t Need You for Anything but Things That He Needs
    Does your boyfriend not take into account your needs? Maybe it’d be nice once in a while for him to pick you up, instead of you constantly picking him up. Does he not take any of your needs into account when he makes decisions? It’s a sign girls.

    6. He Never Takes You Out in Public
    Dating especially at its early stages should not be done in secret unless there are extreme circumstances. Your partner should feel comfortable being seen with you no matter the time or day. However if he insists on a private relationship, you know that it will be doomed sooner or later.

    7. He Never Goes through with Your Plans
    If a man is interested in getting to know you, he will put in every effort in order to see you and get the chance to talk to you. Therefore if you notice that your partner doesn’t seem to care about spending time together, his relationship with you may be due to an alternate motive.

    8. He Doesn’t Plan on Introducing You to Friends Or Family
    We all know that the next step in a serious relationship is meeting the friends and the family. However if your partner never comes around to it and keeps changing the subject, you know that he doesn’t see a future nor does he plan it with you. If he doesn’t take the relationship seriously, he will have no intention of bringing you into his inner circle.

    Ladies, if you see any of these signs he is using you, it isn’t a healthy relationship.

    So SL Fabz, have you ever been in a relationship that had any of these signs he is using you?

  • 5 Hot Ways To Wear Red This Christmas

    Hi SL Fabz,

    Christmas is fast approaching and I know that for many ladies (including myself of course) we are already thinking of how to step out to those special events looking our best.

    Red has always been the IT colour for Christmas. Yeah, but that doesn’t imply you have to step out looking like like a painting or a Christmas Tree. Incorporate one (or max 2) red elements in your look and the DJ will spin out ‘Lady in Red’ specially for you.

    A touch of red on your lips, red shoes, a red dress are some ways you could rock the Christmas colour this searon. 

    Try out these 5 great ways to wear red and you’re sure heads will definitely turn. You can thank me later *wink*

    Red Jeans
    You could wear red jeans just like Jessica Alba did. She paired it with a simple white T-shirt and black blazer to tone down the flash of red.
    Red dress
    You can’t go wrong with a little red dress. Tone it down with shoes and accessories in cool colours and you’re good to go!
    Look like a star in a red blazer, but just like Beyonce, wear it with cool colours such as black, white, grey or beige.
    Look like a star in a red blazer, but just like Beyonce, wear it with cool colours such as black, white, grey or beige.
    Don't miss the opportunity to rock pair of red heels this season.
    Don’t miss the opportunity to rock pair of red heels this season.
    Get your sexy on with red or crimson lips and don't forget to wear it with style!
    Get your sexy on with red or crimson lips and don’t forget to wear it with style!

    So ladies, tell me, do you have any other tips for wearing red this Christmas?

  • Caption This…

    Stephanie at Wales 1

    Stephanie at Wales 2

    Just stumbled upon these pictures I took in Wales a while back and decided to share with my special SL Fabz. 

    Why don’t we see who can do the best caption to these photos? Wink

    xoxo

    SL

  • Groovy Friday! What Is Your Favourite Dance Step of 2013?

    Azonto Thank God its Friday!

    How has your week been SL Fabz? Mine has been very busy and I’m in the mood for some fun tonight. Talking about fun, I love to dance and I’m sure you do too.

    2013 has been a really interesting year in the African music industry and our music artistes have been very creative, churning out different dance steps with interesting names. Some popular dance steps that really rocked this year are Azonto, Skelewu, Etighi, Alanta, Alingo. Other popular ones from previous years are Galala, Makkosa, Yahoozee, Suo. I definitely love the creativity in African music and its so easy to get in the groove and dance to.

    Although Azonto initially originated from Ghana, its gotten so popular in Nigeria and I totally love it!

    So tell me, what is your best Nigerian or African dance step?

  • Fun Times At Obudu Mountain Resort!

    Stephanie at Obudu Ranch 1

    Hi SL Fabz,

    It’s a beautiful day and I’m in such high spirits, I’m in the mood for recounting some fun memories.

    Recently, I was in Ogoja, Cross River state where under our Extended Hands Foundation and with support from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company/NNPC, we carried out some free surgeries for women living with Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF). I’d still bring you more details of that program, but today, I want to share with you what we did afterwards.

    After the surgeries, some of the doctors, nurses and I headed over to Obudu Mountain Resort for a time to relax after the exhaustive two weeks program.

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    Our ride in the Table Mountain Cable Car was so much fun. There was this brief scary moment when the it stopped mid air. You should have seen the look on my face then! We were high above the mountains! But it came back on in some seconds and we continued our ride.

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    When we got down at the other side, it was time for some adventure. I had a great time walking on the small bridge that ran through the forest.

    Stephanie at Obudu Resort 4

    Interestingly, I ran into some of my fans and it was fun meeting them and taking pictures with them too.

    Stephanie at Obudu Resort 5

    In all, it was a fun-filled adventure with beautiful and relaxing scenery. I totally enjoyed myself and can’t wait to visit there again.

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    Have you ever visited Obudu Mountain Resort before? Do share your experience or tell me about your last leisure trip.

    I’d love to hear from you!

    xoxo

    SL

  • What Are Your Plans For Christmas?

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    I caught up with a long-time friend of mine yesterday and we were talking about the Christmas holidays. We recalled beautiful memories of us reuniting with friends and family during the festive season.

    As we all know SL Fabz, Christmas is just around the corner and I’m sure many of us already have plans on how to spend the festive season.

    I love travel and adventure but I’m not really sure I’d be going on a trip this year. What about you? How will you be spending the Christmas holidays?

    Let’s talk about it!

    xoxo

    SL

  • It’s Going To Be An Awesome Week!

    Happy Sunday

    Hi SL Fabz,

    I hope you’re having a great Sunday.

    It’s gonna be an awesome week I tell you as we are going to get started with our end of year give-aways soon. I have some great freebies for you my loyal readers to get started this Christmas season so stay tuned to Stephaniedaily.com

    I wish everyone a lovely week from the bottom of my heart.

    We’re very close to the end of the year but its not too late for your dreams for this year to come true. I sincerely believe that, and I hope you do too.

    xoxo

    SL

  • Dancing In The Rain

    Dancing in the rain

    The weather in Lagos can be very unpredictable. One minute its all sunny and the next its cloudy and wet.

    I woke up this morning with high expectations for the day. Wanted to go out and and have some fun but then… sheesh… it came pouring down and down went my plans too.

    So I’m just gonna cozy up with you know who *wink* today and maybe go out later on.

    Somehow, I’m fondly reminded of those days when I was a kid and I used to play in the rain with my sisters. It was always so much fun. We had no care, we had no worries, we would just let our hair down and enjoy the beauty of the rain.

    It kinda reminds me of the lyrics to 2face Idibia‘s song ‘Dance In The Rain‘.

    Forget about tomorrow live in today
    Tomorrow will be fine so don’t let your worries
    Take away the beauty of today
    Just bask in the sun and dance in the rain

    So true. Some times we need to just relax and forget about tomorrow’s worries.

    Enjoy the beauty of the day people and tell me what you’re up to this weekend!!