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10 WAYS TO ACHIEVE THE CONSERVATIVE CROP TOP LOOK

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Crop tops which were the fashion rave back in the 1980s are back in fashion and are here to stay . They were worn particularly by the "spice girls" and teen idols in the '80s.

Like all fashion pieces, wearing a crop top is about balance and proportion. Pulling off a crop top look doesn’t automatically mean a bared navel and they can be an amazing part of your outfit if you wear them the right way.

There are plenty of ways to style a crop top so that you are showing only a flash of skin. To achieve that conservative and prude look, here are 10 tips for our shy and formal dressers

• Pencil skirt

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Pairing  your crop top with a high waisted knee length pencil skirt would reveal just a flash of skin.

To cap this off, A pair of stilleto would perfect this look

• Maxi skirt

To steal attention from your bared skin, you can match your crop top with a voluminous maxi skirt.

Maxi skirts which are very trendy comes in various styles and prints and would be incredible for you crop top

• Long sleeved crop

To balance the the cropped hem of your top, get a crop top with an elbow length or long sleeves to get you comfortable and on the go especially for our prude dressers.

• Cape crop top

If the usual tight crop top doesn't appeal To you, try on a cape crop top which is loose fitting and only exposes your skin when you raise your arms up.

You can  pair with a fitted skirt or trousers.

• Knot and tie

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 For that slouchy casual look, pair your loosely knotted blouse /shirt with a Jean.

 This tie gives you control over the amount of skin exposed.

• Blazers

For the professional look, pair your crop top with a long jacket or blazer to show just a hint of skin.

 The jacket can always be buttoned up if need be

• Matching skirt

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Match your crop top with trouser or skirt of same colour to give that sophisticated look.

• Layer up

You could totally pull off this look by wearing a crop sweater with a buttoned down shirt underneath and you won't have to worry about exposing your skin.

And on the other hand, you could wear the crop top underneath a transparent blouse to layer it up.

• Overalls

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If you're tired of the all too serious look, here is a pair of "long Johns" to the rescue.

 Matching your crop top with an overall takes care of  your "bared navel" problem.

• Statement jewelry

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For that fancy and elegant look, you could spice up your crop tip with a costume fashion necklace.

• Palazzo trousers

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This definitely will complement your crop top, giving you that safe look you aim for.

• Clinging gown

You could throw on your loosely fitted crop top over a tight gown to give you that super slimming effect.



These few tricks are meant to help you make your crop top versatile for use anywhere any day

 Do try a crop top today❤

WHEN YOUR BOO IS YOUR BFF...

I've always had this belief that relationships are more fun when you're dating your friend. Love is easy that way.  It becomes even easier when your spouse becomes your bestfriend.

He knows your flaws and loves you even the more for it. He can't seem to do anything without consulting you first. You both are like five and six.

Trivial issues no longer get in the way of your happiness instead the focus at this point is the big picture of planning a future together .

When your boo is your best friend....

• He practically knows how you think

You complete each others sentences. He can tell what you're thinking from just an eye contact.
He's never at a loss on what to buy for you during birthdays or general celebrations because he already knows your taste

• You share everything 

You share experiences with each other. If something occurs and he/she ain't with you at that point in time, you can't wait to call them up and recount whatever happened.

 If a guy hits on you, he's the first person you share it with and he doesn't get jealous or paranoid because he understands and trusts you. He's also the first person you go to when you need advice or help concerning anything

• You are practically family 

He keeps you abreast with happenings in his family. You practically know every family member by name, location and occupation.

You communicate often with them that you feel like a part of the family. When they call him, they definitely must ask about you

• You prefer his company to that of your closest female friend

You would rather spend your day watching something as boring as football with him than spend it shopping with the girls.

You even enjoy doling out the latest gossips to him

• You show up to events together. 

He's your plus one. If he's unavoidably absent at an event, people notice it when you walk in alone.

• You're in constant communication 

Even when apart, you know what's going on with him. You can hazard a guess as to where he would be at a certain time and what he would likely be doing and your guess is most times right.

He's comfortable talking to you 24hours of the day. He doesn't feel bothered whenever you want to exchange little bit of gossip
           

• You are friends with his friends

You visit them along with him. You've got their contacts too and communicate with them. When he's with them alone they enquire about you

• You don't air your dirty laundry outside

You've got a way of handling issues when a third party is present. When you've got arguments and someone else walks in, you comport yourselves in such a manner that no one would guess that a fight is going on

• You are comfortable with him

 You can chew with your mouth open, belch loudly, pick your nose, bite your nails and  even fart when he's present without feeling embarrassed.

You can share your meal or drink with him. You've got no inhibition sharing same cup or spoon. He splits the bills with you, sometimes pays most of the bills without you asking

• He's well aware of your flaws

Hes aware of your weakness and doesnt use it against you. He nows and understands your flaws perfectly and doesnt judge you

There are little or no secrets between you both. You know his favourite meals, drinks, movies, novels, hobbies. Most times you even share same habits, like and dislike same people, have same outlook concerning issues

• He's your number one fan

You're his wallpaper, screen saver and display picture. He doesn't hesitate to like your pictures, comments, tweets on social media.

He proud to flaunt you any day, anytime and anywhere to anybody. He's female friends are well aware of their boundaries because you've been made known to them

• You are his future

When he proposes to you, it doesn't come as a surprise because he talks about the future with you all the time. He makes plans for your wedding even before placing the ring on your fingers.

He sees you as his partner for life so he gives you the ring for formality because you both know where it's headed already before he goes on bended knees.


So the question is, is your boo actually your BFF? ❤

LEGENDARY R&B SINGER, PERCY SLEDGE HAS PASSED AWAY

R&B soul singer Percy Sledge died yesterday at 73 after a prolonged struggle with cancer. His death which was reported by Us magazine was said to have occurred at his Louisiana home, Baton Rogue.

Percy Sledge who released his last album in 2013 tagged " the Gospel of Percy Sledge " was best known for his 1966 hit song, " When a Man loves a Woman"

The famous singer who in his life time earned the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Career Achievement has also worked as a nurse in the 1960s. He is also famous for his other singles, "It tears me up" and "take time to know her".


RIP Percy Sledge

SHOCKING: FAST AND FURIOUS 7 NOW BIGGEST HIT IN THE FAST AND FURIOUS SEQUELS

Fast and furious 7 which has become the highest grossing film in the fast and furious sequel has made an estimated $60.6 million within 10 days of its release.

That brings its domestic total to $252.5 million which is ahead of fast and furious 6 by $13.8 million.

 Analysts also believe that it could gross as high as $375 million

Also internationally, it has made a whooping $800.5 million at the box office thereby pushing the franchise's box office total to $3.18 billion.

REVEALED: 15 WARDROBE SECRETS EVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW

While doing some research online, I found these amazing site with tricks pertaining to the wardrobe to make life easy and I couldn't just contain myself. It will definitely be selfish of me if I don't share it with you. Here you will find 15 amazing tips on how to be organised wardrobe wise.

• Bra strap concealer

This trick helps both to keep your bra hand concealed and also keep your wide neck blouse from Falling off your shoulders. All you need to do is to sew on a press stud and a thin strip of fabric on to the inner side of your blouse.

• Zip up

For those stubborn zips that refuse to stay up, slide a key chain ring onto the loop of your zipper and loop it around the button before buttoning your trousers or skirts.

• Pairing necklaces and necklines

Your necklace choice should compliment the neckline of your blouse or gown so you don't come out looking awkward.

• Deodorant stains

I've tried several times to master the art of wearing my clothes without smearing it with deodorant. If you can identify with that, here's baby wipes to the rescue.

• Stretching your shoes

If you bought shoes that turned out too tight for you, get a couple of zip lock baggies half full with water and after sealing air out, place them in your shoes overnight in the freezer ( a satchet of "pure water" would also work the magic)

• Rid yellow stains

To get rid of stubborn yellow stains especially on your white blouses/shirts, spray lemon juice on areas where you're likely to sweat especially the underarms of your clothes. It prevents and also removes these stains

• Belt up fashionably

To add style to your belts, the above image unravels 12 classy ways to wear your belts

• DIY cap toe shoes

Cap toe shoes are so in vogue now even though on the high side, but to own a pair all you need to do is place an old newspaper underneath the tape and cover up the rest of the shoes and spray the top of the shoes with whatever colour that catches your fancy

• Double clothes hangers

When next u buy a canned drink make sure to save the tab as it can be used to successfully create an additional hanger for your numerous clothes

• Chewimg gum emergency

This trick works on fabrics, hair and furniture. All you need do is place an ice cube on the gum to get it as cold as possible to harden it so it becomes easier to scrape off

• Fancy scarf

If you're tired of of tieing you scarf plain, here's a stylish way to get it going

• White wine/red wine

If you spill a red wine on your shirt, all you need do is pour a little bit of white wine on the area to neutralise it so it doesn't stick

• How to hang your clothes smartly

Wear the clothes on your arm and neatly transfer them to the hanger...genius, init?

• Strings gone wild

This applies to other apparels even your curtains, shorts etc. Push one end of the string through a straw and staple it or you can also attach a safety pin to one end of the string and use your fingers to guide it through channel of the fabric clothe

• The sàvile row fold

Here's how to hang your trousers like an expert, just straddle the hanger with your trousers upside down and fold one leg at a time

I guess you wish you knew all these before now,...well it ain't too late 

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