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Hello everyone! It feels good to be blogging again! I have a dream, that one day I will be a regular blogger. But until that dream comes to pass please, my dear readers bear with me. But I haven't been away from blogging for so long for no reason. I can explain. But before I do, lets get on to today's post!<br />
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Have you ever been reluctant to be an 'asoebi'? Yes I know you have. If you don't understand what asoebi means, (I'm aware not only Nigerians read this blog) it's a kind of norm in events, parties or occasions whereby friends and family of the celebrant wear uniform attires. It gives the occasion a glamorous and colorful ambiance.<br />
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Yes, we all have been reluctant 'Asoebis' at one time or the other. Sometimes it's because the occasion is coming at a time when our account is in red, or for ladies, it may just be another poignant reminder that you are still single. Sisters be like 'why can't it be me distributing the asoebi material'? lol.<br />
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Well recently, I have to admit, I was in fact a reluctant asoebi. But not because I was broke. And no, not because it reminded me of being single. For me, until Mr right proposes I'm happily single. As a matter of fact I was excited about being part of the wedding because of the relationship I have with the bride.So why was I reluctant? Well, the reason I was reluctant was simply because of the fabric.<br />
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To me, the bland and unflattering print on the fabric was an enthusiasm killer. It's pretty easy to look fabulous on a great print irrespective of the style of dress you choose to make, but less so when dealing with an unflattering one. Needless to say, it was difficult for me to come up with a style.<br />
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After flipping through several magazines to see if I would be lucky enough to find a style that will give some life to the rather lifeless fabric without success, I thought about putting that innovative neuron to work. Deciding to think up something on my own was the perfect turn on I needed to get my creative juices flowing.This eventually resulted in the sketch below.<br />
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And then suddenly, my reluctance turned to excitement as I couldn't wait to see and wear the finished work.<br />
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After days of painstaking work, I eventually had the finished product! I was ecstatic, to say the least.<br />
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To add a pop of color, I accessorized with red jewelry<br />
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and matched it up with shoes with red detail.<br />
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I got lots of compliments and everybody wanted the style!<br />
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I felt good!<br />
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And this kiss is for you.Yes you. Thanks for stopping by my blog!<br />
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Yes I did not forget about the explanation for my long silence. But this post is already long enough, So I will do it in another post. That way I can make it a little dramatic. hehe. So visit again!<br />
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I want to use this opportunity to thank those who patronized my wallet line. I really do appreciate. If you haven't done so yet, you can still do it now. Just click <a href="https://muadesigns.smemarkethub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to go straight to the online store! And take advantage of the on going free shipping promo<br />
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What do y'all think about my asoebi design?!<br />
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Mo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-81858449669415795342014-12-19T21:03:00.001-08:002014-12-21T06:44:24.043-08:00The Ankara wallet launch!- Now you can keep some swag where you keep your money!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’m so excited! I’m
so excited! I’m so excited! Oh my God! I
can’t believe this day has finally come. The journey has been long and tedious.
But from how it feels now I think it was worth it.<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Yay!
I can now be veritably called an entrepreneur! Good bye ‘wantreprenueurship’!<span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span>
Yes this is the official launch page of my wallet line! And yes you can
officially say goodbye to boring wallets. Now you can keep some swag where you
keep your money! Yay! Enough of being lost in the crowd, these wallets offer
you an opportunity to stand out. What’s more? The emergence of these new
wallets as a product has an interesting story behind it. Read about it <a href="http://www.moniqj.blogspot.com/2014/12/how-i-turned-my-adversity-to-advantage.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It
has been said that, most times it’s not just about the product but about the
story behind the product.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I am convinced that I’m not doing this just for the
money because, truth be told, putting
this project together was not easy. There were times I wanted to just throw in
the towel and give up and simply contend myself with selling to friends,
acquaintances and those within my circle of influence. At these times, money
was no longer motivation enough. But because of the compliments I got from the
bold and forward, and the admiring glances from the not-so-bold; the double
takes I got whenever I brought out my wallet to make a payment or whenever I
was simply clutching it, I was reminded that there might just be someone out
there who would be really delighted to have this piece. And that person might
only be reached by such means as this.</div>
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<li>Maybe it’s someone out there who is sick and
tired of an old boring wallet.</li>
<li>Maybe it’s
someone who just needs to buy a special and unique gift for someone.</li>
<li>Maybe you are a party planner seeking something
unique and different for a souvenir.</li>
<li>Maybe you
are one who likes unique things and like to stand out from the crowd or you are
just looking to spice things up.</li>
<li>Maybe you
are just a collector or an ‘africanphile’ who likes to collect things with
African themes or with a touch of Africa.</li>
<li>Maybe you
are a Nigerian in Diaspora who has come home for a visit and are looking for a
nice gift to take back with you abroad for your friends and family.</li>
<li>Maybe you
are just someone out there who just needs an exotic accessory for your designer
handbag.</li>
<li>Maybe you are even a procurement officer
responsible for corporate souvenirs for your organization. </li>
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Whoever you are and whatever your case may be, it is because
of you that I followed through with this project. And if you are that person, if I succeed in
reaching you then I am fulfilled.</div>
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The wallets come in three designs… the first is the bi fold
one with a lace design on the flap,<br />
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this one is truly feminine. But hey, the guys are not left out, the other
two designs are androgynous (for him and her :-))<br />
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so both men and women can rock it! Don’t
let the Ankara fool you; these wallets come complete with card slots, panels
and money pockets which can also contain cheques and receipts. And the feminine
one even has a purse section.<br />
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look no further. Not only is this wallet ideal, it also comes in a very lovely
packaging.<br />
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Yea! No cost was spared in this project. I didn't want to put
anything mediocre out there so I made sure I had world class packaging. Wink*
Yea, excellence is what we are all about! What’s more? After you have used the
content of the package, don’t be in a hurry to dispose it. You might just be
holding in your hands a jewelry box complete with a window! *wink*<br />
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Are you having an occasion soon, using this as your souvenir
will surely be a news - maker. Buying in
large quantities will get you discounted prices! Email us at <a href="mailto:muadesigns88@gmail.com">muadesigns88@gmail.com</a> or call
08037901766. Let your taste for finer things shine through in your occasion. <br />
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Whatever the case, these wallets are set to transform you
into a trendsetter. These head turning, conversation starting pieces are a must
have for everyone. So why are you still reading this?! The first batch of production has already sold out. Head over to the <a href="https://muadesigns.smemarkethub.com/" target="_blank">online store</a> and start shopping! Limited Stock available!</div>
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All you need to do is order online here and your wallet will
be delivered to you, ready-to-use. Or you may call 08037901766.You can pay with any bank's ATM card or via Quickteller.Your online payment is safe and secure as it will be executed by Guarantee Trust Bank. Click <a href="https://muadesigns.smemarkethub.com/" target="_blank">here</a> to order now.</div>
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Some of you have indicated you would want to support me
whenever I’m ready to launch so here is the account number 0154755156 MUA
DESIGNS Guaranty Trust Bank. Thank you so much. And if there is any other
person out there who wishes to donate to the launch, feel free to send in your support.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Appreciation</span></b></div>
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I want to thank God for making this project a success. I am
so grateful. And to you my dear readers, I want to say thank you. Being able to
write about my journey has been air under my wings. Besides I get a certain
high from writing and because of you I’m able to write. So I want to say thank
you for giving me the license to write!<br />
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I will also like to thank the CEO of Max & Stells for
all his support. It was you who first believed in this venture and you were
there to point me in the right direction all the way. I also want to specially
thank everyone who has aided this project in one way or another. Space will
fail me to mention all your names. I want you to know that I really do
appreciate all that you have done. <br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>PS</b></span>: If you are a business consultant or business developer
or just anyone who has ideas of how I can improve in anyway, please do contact
me. monica.agoha@gmail.com</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>PPS</b></span>: If you are a blogger please, please help me share this,
apart from the fact that it's content for your blog, my story might just be the inspiration
one of your readers needs to come out
strong from a bad situation. Please help me publicize! I appreciate. I would
also be willing to do features and interviews so please invite me.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was up early that fateful day. I got up from my bed and headed to the window to get some fresh air. As the gentle early morning breeze caressed my cheeks, I looked at the sky, as if to read the stars and predict my day. Somewhere amidst the twinkling stars I thought I saw a face in the cloud smiling at me. It was a sign! It was sure going to be a good day! Or so I thought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the course of my day, I dropped by a friend’s, to say hello, but he was leaving for lunch and asked that I accompany him. I obliged. At the restaurant, I treated myself to a very delicious African delicacy called ofe nsala (white soup). The scintillating taste of the soup was enough confirmation that the premonition I got from my star gazing earlier in the day was spot on. Little did I anticipate the fate that was to befall me later. Somewhere between my friend’s office, the restaurant and back, I lost my wallet without realizing it. It was when we got back that I suddenly realized that I didn't have my wallet anymore. It must have fallen off when I alighted from the car or maybe I left it at the restaurant, I thought. I quickly dashed back to the car, but my wallet wasn't there. Then I rushed to the restaurant, but my wallet was nowhere to be found. I couldn't believe I had lost my precious wallet and with it bank cards, personal effects and most painful of all, money! This wasn't a good time to lose money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I had just quit my job to pursue my dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Working on a clothing line start up already posed enough challenges, both financially and otherwise and I really could do without an additional one. If you have been-here-done-this before, (setting out on your own), you certainly know how cash trapped you can get most times. You suddenly realize how much every penny is really worth. There are no salary payment alerts to look forward to. Oh, those alerts that seem to be a panacea to all your monetary woes are no longer there to console you. I felt sad, my day that was going so well suddenly turned gloomy. I flashed back at my star gazing episode. I made up my mind right there and then that star gazing was definitely not for me. I wanted to question God but I stopped by reminding myself I was supposed to give thanks in every situation. My demons began to speak to me – ‘quitting your job was a dumb decision ’ ‘ what were you thinking when you decided to resign, you don’t have to 'hustle' in you that those who survive without jobs do’. “you are never going to succeed.” “How on earth are you going to survive without a paycheck?” These thoughts triggered a depression in me, only a few who have traveled this path will understand…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Getting an alert from the bank on charges for the blocking and replacement of my bank card was a poignant reminder of the fact that I was losing money when there was little or nothing coming in. But things took a different turn when I began to think of how to replace my wallet. I could not think of a place to get a suitable replacement for my wallet. As a matter of fact, the reason I referred to the wallet as ‘precious’ is because I came across it by chance when I bought it. And ever since I haven't seen it anywhere else nor have I seen anyone with it. The design of the wallet is beautiful, and it is not as ubiquitous as the regular wallets you see around. It was just the right size, looked unique and had everything I wanted in a wallet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just as I pondered where to get myself a new wallet, inspiration struck. “I could make one for myself with the Ankara fabric!” In the past I have seen the Ankara fabric being used for a number of products but never for a wallet. At this time my creativity was on overdrive as I was taking some classes on design. So I set about making my wallet. My first sketches were so bad, only a mother would love them, but I persevered. After hours of research, countless trials and errors and many sleepless nights, I eventually came up with my witty invention – The Ankara wallet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So just in case you see the Ankara wallet anywhere else after now just know that I made it first!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Yes,
I Know what some of you are thinking right now, “Mo’, I really like your
wallets burr </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">I've</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> already got a wallet!” Well, don’t</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">wait till you have to learn the hard way,
like me, I had my bank cards, driver's license, receipts, pictures, heck! I
almost had my international passport in it, had the wallet contained it. Yea,
talk about the proverbial, putting all your eggs in one b</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">asket.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> Please don’t
have just one wallet, have as many as you can so you can at least spread your bank
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all your cards at once is not funny. Trust me now and thank me later. Lol</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;">One of the reasons I did this post is to sell my wallet. But more importantly, it is my hope that my story will inspire you to take every negative situation you face and turn it around for good. And who knows it might be your story inspiring us next. Yes, you too can turn your lemons into lemonade.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"> Please make sure you read the <a href="http://www.moniqj.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-ankara-wallet-launch-keep-some-swag.html" target="_blank">next post</a> which is the post for the official launch of the wallets. If you can't wait to start shopping for your wallet click <a href="https://muadesigns.smemarkethub.com/" target="_blank">here</a>! Limited stock available. For more info on the wallet click <a href="http://www.moniqj.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-ankara-wallet-launch-keep-some-swag.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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Mo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-6162451965507427482014-08-01T22:11:00.003-07:002014-10-04T15:05:48.428-07:004 tips to help you choose the perfect fabric, the next time you make/buy a dress.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We all have been there, you see a beautiful style you love, in a magazine, a friend's dp or on your favorite blog. You can't wait to take it to your tailor or favorite designer to get it made, you pick a fabric that has been lying in your box for donkey years with no use or you go shopping for a fabric and then head off to get your dress made. While the making of your dress is in progress, you can't help going to the picture, once in a while, to take a glance at it and imagine<br />
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Reason: You don't look half as good as the person in the picture. Your excitement quickly turns to disappointment. But just before you blame your designer, check and double check, it might have been your fabric that failed!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">This is where I come in, (hehe). Below I have put together, 4 tips to help you make the right fabric choice the next time you make a dress. These tips will also come in handy when you are out and about shopping for clothes!</span><br />
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1. First consider the style. The weight and fiber content as well as weave of the fabric must be suitable for the style you have in mind. Light weight fabrics that are not bulky are good for dresses that need fullness and draping. sometimes you may have to find out the fiber content of your fabric.<br />
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When you are choosing the print for your style/fabric, you want to consider its size, color and direction.If you are making a dress with curves, stripes may be difficult to keep even.<br />
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Prints should also be chosen to match one's figure both in size and in color. Vertical strips makes a person look slimmer and taller while horizontal stripes reduce height. Small designs are good for moderate figures but large and bold designs may be too overpowering. Motifs of upright designs add height to the wearer while those that are widely spaced and sharply contrasted tend to increase width. Also note that the color may look different in the lighting of the store vs. your skin.<br />
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4. Entrust the choice of fabric to your designer. Needless to say, your designers work with fabric constantly and they understand the workings of fabrics better than you ever will. So why don't you pick a style and leave the choice of fabric to them, instead of dumping just any fabric with them and then expect them to perform the miracle of giving you a Vogue or GQ look! It aint gonno happen! Always remember, your designers are what they are - designers not miracle workers lol.<br />
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What would you rather do, shop for a fabric yourself or leave it to your designer?Mo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-41546269810847249292014-07-13T02:19:00.004-07:002014-08-06T16:13:22.242-07:00Ankara Business Sequel<br />
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Hello people, how y'all doing? Hope the weekend has been good to you as much as it has been to me. Yea today's post is a sequel to<br />
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Hello readers! I missed you. I'm excited about today's post because it's about a dress. Or is it a story about a dress? lol How have y'all been? I hope great. I've been doing good myself. I'm sorry I've not been blogging, was busy with some professional exams... Yea yea trying to stay at the cutting edge, intellectually. But I'm back! Yeah! I've got my mojo back!<br />
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Ok so about today's post. On one special weekend, I decided I was tired of<br />
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Today's post is about a dress from the past, or should I say, a blast from the past. Some time ago I designed a dress. At the time, I couldn't sew a handkerchief even if my life depended on it lol. I only illustrated what I wanted by means of sketching or any other way.<br />
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The dress turned out beautiful and I always got compliments every time I wore it. It is no wonder Uche took notice of the dress, as this was the dress I packed for Sunday service the weekend I was at Uche's, and asked that I make one for her. I agreed but a lot was at stake here.<br />
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First my own dress was sewn by one of the best tailors I know. Given, I have acquired sewing skills and I am good at what I do but I worried about whether I would be able to knock off the work of a veteran tailor.<br />
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Secondly, I had to worry about pleasing Uche sartorially. Uche has a very keen sense of fashion. As Uche's friend I have seen her refuse to wear a dress tailor-made for her simply because she felt it wasn't well made. Besides, y'all know that dressing dapper is one of the hallmarks of a banker. Make no mistake about it, I consider myself skillful, but for obvious reasons I wondered if my best would be good enough for Uche.<br />
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Also Uche wanted some adjustments to be made to the design of the garment.She wanted a slit behind, which mine didn't have, so that whether she is driving or not, she would still be able to get around with the dress.She also wanted a longer sleeve and a longer length , so she could wear the dress to work.<br />
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When I was done with the sketch I knew Uche would look beautiful in this dress.<br />
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After many hours of meticulous work Uche's dress was eventually ready. I pleaded with Uche to model on the dress and she agreed! So I quickly set up a photo shoot. Not only was Uche the model, she was also the make up artist, hair stylist and location manager lol. This made things a lot easier for me as I only had to worry about being photographer and director. Hopefully, I would be able to afford these services professionally done someday.<br />
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I was happy with my work and happier that Uche liked her dress.<br />
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I encourage you to pursue after passion, like I have done. You might not have money in the bank but your reward will be fulfillment. And I can tell you, it's a good feeling.<br />
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That's all folks! Do have a beautiful weekend.<br />
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And ohw, if like Uche you want to have this dress too, you can call 08037901766 or BB pin 33018152<br />
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If this is your first time on the block you might want to click <a href="http://www.moniqj.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-first.html?m=1" style="background-color: white; color: #6699cc; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;">here</a> to get the gist of this blog.<br />
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What do you guys think though, did I Knock this dress off or what?!<br />
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<br />Mo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-25468206402304645442014-05-10T02:44:00.001-07:002014-08-06T16:15:08.709-07:00Strike an unforgettable pose. The secrets of being photogenic revealed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In a world where social media reigns supreme, we all are interested in how we can become photogenic so we can have more 'shareable' pictures.<br />
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Hello everyone, hope you all are doing great? I am. This is not the article I intended to post today, I had other plans but I changed my mind. Sometimes 'whimsical' can be a good thing. Actually something happened and the post I was working on suffered some setback and was taking longer than I thought and I knew that, if I waited till I could push that post through, hell might well freeze over before I did. And I know that you, my dear readers don't like to be kept waiting...<br />
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A few days ago I went to a photo studio to take some professional photos for something very important. Please don't ask me what. lol. At the studio I saw this really cute chair that reminded me of my highly controversial <a href="http://www.moniqj.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-high-heels-can-improve-your-sex-life.html" target="_blank">post</a> on high heels. I thought it was really cool. I mean hot. lol, so I quickly asked to take a picture with it. And boy, did they oblige?!<br />
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It was fun!<br />
For some of you, my dear lovely, beautiful readers, this is the first time you would be seeing a picture of me up-close.<br />
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Apparently, I had a good photo day. But did I, really?<br />
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You see, The main reason I went to the photo studio was actually to have a portrait of me taken. The high heels chair shoot was just a spin-off. So the major thing that took me to the studio was to get a portrait picture. This is where I had a little challenge.<br />
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I am a very visual person, so before I went to the studio, I already had a picture of what I wanted to look like in the photo. It was clear in my mind what I wanted.<br />
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The photographer got down to work without delay and began to snap away. But every time I looked at the pictures, I wasn't satisfied. I kept telling him " I have not gotten the look I want". Then he would take some more shots and show me, but I still could not get the look I anticipated. Being a perfectionist,<br />
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I kept insisting he took some more shots. I knew the patience of the photographer was waning but I wasn't about to give up until I got what I wanted.<br />
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In the past, I have had many beautiful and even jaw-dropping pictures of me taken. I have also had some ugly ones. Ever been there where you take a photo of you, and if it turns out fine, you are happy and accept that it's a true image of you. But when it turns out ugly, you are angry with the photographer as though it was his fault. Reminds me of school days, when results come out and we are asked about our grades. If it's an A, the reply would be a confident "I got an A" but if you failed, you wanted to distance yourself from the result and refuse to own it by saying something like " that stupid lecturer gave me a D" lol yea we can all relate to that. At the studio, I found myself in a similar situation.<br />
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After numerous shots, and failed attempts to satisfy me, the photographer finally ran out of patience and said something like " madam I'm sure you would be able to see the one you like when we upload them on the system" with a note of finality, as he walked out of the room.<br />
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My frustration with my failure to get the look I had envisioned got me thinking. Are there secrets to taking really good photos or is it just subject to luck? What about my lucky photo days, what did I do right ? And then my bad photo days, what exactly went wrong?<br />
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Let's just say, in the days following my photo studio experience, photography became my muse.<br />
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Below, I have put together 10 tips on how you can come out with better photos every time you strike a pose. In essence, any pose you strike from now on will be unforgettable.<br />
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1. If you know beforehand that you are going to be having a photo session, plan ahead. Hit the gym, go on a diet, do anything to make sure you lose some weight. Those extra pounds that may not be noticeable to the naked eyes just has a way of manifesting in pictures.<br />
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2. Smize. Yea, I did not mean smile. Smize actually means smiling with your 'eyez'. This trick was popularized by super model Tyra Banks who always looks stunning in her photos. To smize engage the muscles of your eyes while smiling.<br />
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3. Squinch. Again I did not mean squint. It is said that Portraitist Peter Hurley invented the squinch. It is the act of squinting eyes in such a way as to ooze confidence. This trick will make you far more attractive than staring wide eyed into the camera which can sometimes portray fear and uncertainty. To squinch, lift and tighten the lower eyelid and only allow the top eyelid to come down slightly. Still don't get the picture? Consider this photo<br />
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4. Don't stand straight like a stick, do a little pose to look cool.<br />
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5. What you wear matters. Yep! Wear a color that flatters you. Also make sure your clothes are not baggy, it can add extra weight to your figure.<br />
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6. Don't be afraid to take many pictures. Take pictures until you feel like you've got the best shot possible.<br />
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7. Go through your photos and look for the best ones. Look for what makes the best photos and continue using the methods that got the best shots. Also remember that you can learn a lot from your worst photos. Discover why they don't look good, then ensure history is not repeated. lol<br />
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8. Use flash judiciously and do not use it when you don't have to. A flash in poor light can often result in ugly looking reflection or make your photo appear washed out.<br />
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9. Keep a note book and make notes about what works well and what doesn't, in your photography life.<br />
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10. Get your photos off your memory card as soon as possible. Make a backup; make a second back up if possible. Everyone of us has or will experience the heartbreak of losing a precious image or images unless we cultivate a back up habit.<br />
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Whether it's just taking a plain old selfie<br />
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or doing a full photo shoot, you would definitely do with these tips. You don't ever have to be camera-shy again.<br />
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I told you! 'whimsical' can be good.<br />
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That's all folks, keep it here for more mesmerizing musings.<br />
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Twitter: @zuchyagohaMo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-26500901515508685132014-04-25T18:33:00.001-07:002015-01-14T06:24:32.389-08:00How high heels can improve your sex life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Yep! You read that right. Did you know that high heels can actually improve your sex life? And yes</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> ladies, did you know you can actually tie... I mean, keep your man satisfied by wearing high heels?</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> More on that later. But first I want to thank every one of you, my dear readers, for coming here to read my blog. I really do appreciate your sharing this journey with me. Thank you for your comments, they inspire me and I want you to know that your words mean a lot to me.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">So lets talk about high heels :-)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Don't you just love high heels, simply slipping into a pair of high heels shoes can transform your look from girl-next-door to sophisticated.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love high heels, and I have lots of them, a little more than I should. Probably because while I was a banker I wore high heels almost on a daily basis for at least half of my working hours. You see, when I first started working in the bank I was quick to recognize that wearing high heeled shoes everyday was the norm and so given that I already loved heels, I </span>didn't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> need much motivation to jump into the bandwagon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Readers, no kidding, I wore high heels every day of the week for at least, half my working hours.If you think that is extreme, well, I know someone who I've got nothing on, her name is Sussie.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Sussie was one of my colleagues and she wore high heels more than anyone I have ever known. Her love for shoes is infectious. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">She wore her heels from morning till she gets back home at the end of the day. Most of us usually kicked ours aside to get into a comfy slippers as soon as we closed to customers.Not Sussie, she wore it all through. In her words 'fabulousity must be maintained at all times'.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Whether </span><span style="background-color: white;">its in the vivacity of her steps or in the sway of her hips, I do not know. What I do know is this, Sussie is one hot mama and she rocks high heels so effortlessly you would think wearing high heels is... well, a walk in the park. lol.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I have since reduced the frequency with which I wear high heels.These days you would mostly catch me on flats.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Of course when you change careers from one where you just look good and attend to customers</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For better or for worse, the high heel shoe is a fashion staple every lady should have, apart from the fact that it is a fashion statement and it makes you appear taller and slimmer, it can also help you tone the muscles of your pelvic floor. Yes, by that, I mean it can also have a huge impact on your sex life. Wearing high heeled shoes helps you have a tighter vjj and a better 'big' O (If you don't understand what I mean, I'm sorry, I can't spell it out, pls bear with me I'm still very innocent and I'm not about to lose my innocence over writing a blog lol). Ok, more seriously though, it is known that women who have strong pelvic floors have more intense orgasms and experience more sexual pleasure. A popular way to </span>strengthen<span style="font-family: inherit;"> your pelvic floor is to do Kegel exercises. To practice Kegel exercises you need to contract your pelvic floor muscles for five seconds and release.You can begin with a few contractions and gradually increase the number as well as the frequency.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But ladies,y'all know that we don't remember to do our Kegel </span>exercises<span style="font-family: inherit;">. But hey! High heels to the rescue!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Studies have shown that women who wear high heels can strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. Wearing high heeled shoes changes your center of gravity and accentuates the forward curve of your spine. This causes you to tuck your pelvis, in order to counteract the effect of the forward lean on your spine.This </span>strengthens<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the muscles of the pelvic floor.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Surprisingly, it is the heels that are slightly high that are optimal for your sex muscles.So if you are not a stiletto wearing sister, you won't be missing out on this!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">While I was writing this article, I remembered I had once done an article on high heels. Well I want to share excerpts from the article with you. I did this article several years ago when a friend of mine asked me to write an article to be published in his magazine.This was the first time I ever wrote for someone else to read. Before then I only wrote for my own writing pleasure, usually when I wanted to ponder on paper about life issues.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Below is the email he sent me after he read the article.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px;">Hi Darling,</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px;">I call you darling bcos after reading your piece, I cant help but call you darl.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px;">Its interesting, thoughtful and international.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px;">I'm presently in Delta for a workshop, as soon as I'm back I will see you.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: monospace; font-size: 13px;">Thanks darling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Could it be that I have been a diamond in the rough all these years and didn't know it? lol</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyway below is just some excerpts from the article. Pasting the entire article here will take up a lot of space. At the end of the article, you would find tips on how to walk on high heels. Read on.</span><br />
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"<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">A week ago, I went shopping for one of my most expensive high heels shoes ever. I still can’t believe I spent that much on a shoe, but trying on a pair of </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">stiletto heels - hard on the outside, buttery soft and comfy on the inside - can reduce the most sane and poised woman into a gooey mess. There are a few experiences in life that can rival the sheer pleasure and excitement women feel when</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">shopping for shoes as they imagine how men would drool and how sisters would go green with envy when they walk into a room or that all important occasion . As we glance at the shelves of possibilities in these shoe shops, our eyes light up and our hearts flutter like the first time we fell in love…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Most of the shoe styles you see gliding down the runways have a long and fascinating history of several hundred or even thousands of years behind them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wardrobe, but this has not always been the case. In 1500’s, it was men, descendants
of the European nobility who began to wear high heeled shoes in order to keep
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Although there are some references to heels in history prior to this, this is when it became popular for men of the courts and the term “well heeled” came to suggest “being wealthy”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">In 1533, it was the wedding of the Italian born Catherine de Medici with the duke of Orleans in France that brought high heels in vogue for women. Ladies can thank this fashion forward vertically challenged bride who set the stage in Paris for the new “it” shoe. Leonardo Da Vinci is also rumoured to be the inventor of heels.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">Roger Vivier in 1954 designed the first stiletto heel with its infamous bold arch for the House of </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">Dior.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Love them or hate them, high heels are the most adored form of footwear ever. This is because of their extreme variety and diversity</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> by shape, size, colour and look</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">. They are as glamorous as they are controversial. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> According to high fashion shoe websites like Jimmy Choo and Gucci, a low heel is considered less than 2.5 inches while heels between 2.5 and 3.5 inches are mid heels; anything over that is considered high.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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heeled shoes are worn for different occasions, be it just walking to the
supermarket or socializing in the local restaurant or bar; or</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> formal events and gatherings such as work, meetings, parties and weddings. In every instance, the shoe wearer remains smart, sophisticated and elegant, as well as reflects the height of fashion, ultimately, a sign of true class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">These shoes give the illusion of longer, more slender and better toned legs and they come in a wide variety of styles. The heels are found in many different shapes, including stiletto, pump (court shoe), block, tapered, blade, and wedge.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">Heels for men come in the form of thicker soles – measuring between 11/2 and 11/4 inches – that lift inside the shoes.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;"> There are also shoe designs that are worn by both genders that have elevated heels, including<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">cowboy boots<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cuban heels.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14pt;">No other shoe has gestured toward leisure, sexuality, and sophistication as much as the high-heeled shoe. Fraught with contradiction, heels paradoxically inhibit movement in order to increase it, at least in appearance. Standing in heels, a woman presents herself already half-walking while at the same time reducing the length of her step, fostering the illusion of speed while suggesting an imminent fall. The higher and more unstable the heel, the more clearly these contradictions are expressed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Whatever the
case high heels shoes are a must have for any fashionista or anyone looking to
make a fashion statement. However, the problem most people have with high heels
is being able to walk on them comfortably, confidently and elegantly. Below are
step by step instructions to help you walk on high heels like you are on the
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sure your chest is up, take your lower abs in and relax your hips and knees. <span class="apple-style-span">When walking on heels, you have to let your hips relax
and roll when you walk. If you try to walk with them stiff, your legs will
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 18pt;">Follow these
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So now that you know one more benefit of wearing high heels as well as how to rock them, why don't you strut your stuff to sexual bliss. lol. And for the men, you have one more motivation to buy your wives high heels!<br />
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That's all folks! keep it here for more fun stuff.<br />
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To buy a high heeled shoe online click <a href="http://www.konga.com/new-arrivals?utm_source=affiliates&utm_medium=web&utm_term=new-arrivals-shoes&utm_content=01_12_2014&utm_campaign=new-arrivals-shoes&k_id=Monicaagoha&k_bid=66d924ab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Remember to share this, there might be a sister who needs this information or a brother who knows a sister who might need this information. Hehe. You just never know. Just share.<br />
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Ok, now I feel like I need to apologize for the long post, but I can explain. You see, I don't put up blog posts very often, that is why when I do, I try to make it worth your time and worth the read. So I try to make my content as rich as possible. Lets just say, I prefer quality to prolific. But really, I will like to know what you guys think, should I cut down on my content or should I keep them coming as-is?<br />
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Twitter: @zuchyagohaMo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-69217667592926452612014-04-06T16:16:00.000-07:002014-08-06T16:17:06.788-07:00Ankara Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few things are as fashionable as stepping out clad in an Ankara piece made in a non-conventional way.<br />
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It stands you out from the crowd and screams 'I am confident!'.<br />
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The Ankara fabric has not always been the 'it' fabric, it emerged as a fashion staple when our indigenous designers got creative with their designs made with the Ankara fabric and showcased them at international fashion shows.<br />
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We've come a long way from the bad old days.<br />
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It beats me that, in-spite of all these, some people still do not patronize products made with the Ankara fabric. The reasons for this are varied as well as numerous but here is one good reason why we should patronize these products. When you buy these Ankara products, you help keep money in the country.Why send your money to some transnational corporation based in another country, thereby making their economy prosper when you can spend the money in the country, help develop the local industries and still look gorgeous! That's how you create the much needed jobs we cry about on a daily basis. That's how you take graduates off the streets. That's how you prosper your economy.<br />
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This highly versatile fabric got its name from the Ankara people of Turkey who produced a more affordable version of the Dutch Wax - another name the Ankara fabric is known by. In East Africa, the fabric is known as kenga and in Zambia Southern Africa, it is called Chitenge.<br />
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An attempt to research the history of the Ankara fabric led to some interesting finds. I discovered that, whether or not the Ankara fabric is truly of African origin is a matter of contention. You won't believe that the origin of the Ankara fabric is traced to as far as Indonesia. Well, Folks can contend all they want. One thing though, cannot be contended with, and that's the fact that the Ankara fabric has become enmeshed with our culture.<br />
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Over the years the use of the Ankara fabric has gone beyond just cloths to other fashion items like shoes<br />
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I don't know about you, but I find all of these really fascinating and I wonder if you do too.<br />
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Let us go out today and patronize a product made with the Ankara fabric, not only does it command attention, it is beautiful, it is versatile, it is, high fashion.<br />
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Mo' Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05102168082239531456noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127417265537609557.post-64200246929729955862014-03-20T21:32:00.000-07:002014-04-06T22:28:06.337-07:00My first!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well yes this is my first blog post and I dedicate it to you. :-). We've all had countless first times, some very memorable, some not so memorable and there are others that are better forgotten. I'm hoping this would be a memorable one.<br />
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"Ok Monica we understand that this is your first blog post and we do remember our first times but what's this all about, what the heck are you doing on blogosphere?"<br />
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You see, there are a bunch of reasons I decided to start this blog but the one that matters most to me is this. I have recently made a big change in my life and intend to journal my journey. I want to share the challenges as well as the exciting moments with you. And maybe, just maybe along the line you will be inspired to take that all important step. What ever that step may be, it may be leaving that unhealthy relationship, or starting a great one; it may be stepping out of your comfort zone and taking that course; it may be starting that business or just simply going out and doing what you've always wanted to do.<br />
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I quit my job to pursue my dreams. Yep! you got me right. I quit my job to pursue my dreams of becoming a magnate in the fashion industry. Even though most people believe I quit my job to enable me attend business school, this is the real reason. I know you think I'm crazy. Many people have said to me '' why would you leave the security of a well paying job when everything concerning furthering your education hasn't yet fallen in place?" Well this is the reason, this was why I was unafraid to take that crucial step, it really wasn't about just going for my masters abroad after all.<br />
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I have always wanted to pursue a career in fashion. I see it as a calling I must answer to. We can't all just sit there and hope that someday, someone is going to make things right. Maybe the government, maybe someone else. No, we have to sit up and take the bull by the horn. It is up to us to bring about the change we seek. That's what I am doing and I am starting with the fashion industry. I have grandiose dreams about the Nigerian fashion industry and I believe the industry has a lot of unexplored potential.<br />
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Whether my decision is a stupid one or one I will be thankful I made years down the line, only time will tell. At least I will be blogging about it here.<br />
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You do want to keep up with that!<br />
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Suffice it to say that right now I'm pursuing personal passion. One of this is writing, which is among the reasons I started this blog. Writing like every form of communication improves with practice. So by writing this blog, I will be compelled to write regularly and by so doing, hone my writing skills.<br />
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<i>"The written word requires a certain level of artfulness and thoughtfulness in expression. In writing, we do not ramble on and on as we do in speech. We choose our words carefully. The words remain to be reread, refined, a source for reflection and mindful change if necessary."</i> Thomas Moore<br />
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We would be blogging about fashion, lifestyle, of course my journey and everything in between.<br />
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So remember to keep it here on Mo'J's blog.<br />
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I will write again.<br />
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