The Weekly Lifestyle Blog by Lydia, every Friday 1700 hrs. Nr 87 16th February 2024
Lydia's Weekly Lifestyle blog is for today's African girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest today's African girl.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Pépé Pépinière, this week's subjects: Maintaining composure during love season as a bachelor or spinster, M&S, How backwards were we, 233 Jazz Bar and Grill, Honey Suckle, AFCON tournament.
Maintaining composure during love season as a bachelor or spinster.
As a bachelor or spinster during the lovers' season, maintaining composure can be both empowering and essential. Here are some practical tips to help you navigate this time with grace:
1. Do Not Take It Personally: In stressful situations, avoid perceiving personal persecution or insult where none exists. For instance, if a coworker makes a decision you disagree with, consider it a business choice rather than a personal affront. Everyone has differing ideas, and not all of them are meant as insults against you.
2. Reflect on Past Reactions: Think about previous emotional outbursts. Rarely do such bursts of emotion improve a situation. Reacting impulsively tends to complicate matters. Remember the rule, not the exception. Most often, throwing a fit doesn't lead to positive outcomes.
3. Avoid Assumptions: When upset, we tend to assume the worst behavior from others involved. However, these assumptions may not be true. Anticipating problems can create a self-fulfilling prophecy. For example, after a breakup, assuming friends will turn against you might lead you to distance yourself unnecessarily.
4. Identify the True Source of Frustration: Dig deeper into what's truly bothering you. While a situation may trigger your emotions, it might not address the real issue. Understanding the root cause helps you maintain composure and respond effectively.
Remember, being single during lovers' season doesn't mean missing out. Embrace your independence, focus on self-improvement, and celebrate the love you have for yourself and others!
Silver is the unsung hero of Valentine's Day hues. Imagine a sleek silver dress with delicate lace detailing—the perfect blend of elegance and modernity. It's unexpected, eye-catching, and a refreshing departure from the usual red. Plus, it's a great excuse to repurpose those holiday season pieces. So, shine bright like a silver star this V-Day!
Lavender: Subtle Romance
Lavender doesn't get enough credit. It's soft, romantic, and oh-so-chic. Picture yourself in a flowy lavender blouse or a dreamy lilac skirt. Pair it with neutral tones or even a touch of pink. Lavender whispers love without shouting it from the rooftops. Trust me; it's in my top three for Valentine's Day vibes.
Pink: Because Flirty Is Always In
Pink—the flirtiest colour in the palette. Whether it's blush, bubblegum, or fuchsia, pink exudes playfulness and femininity. If not red, why not pink? Rock a pink sweater, a rosy scarf, or even candy-coloured sneakers. It's like a sweet love note to your wardrobe.
White: The Ultimate Versatility
White transcends seasons and occasions. Whether you're aiming for chic, laid-back, or sophisticated, white works. Picture a crisp white shirt, a flowing maxi dress, or tailored trousers. It's a canvas waiting for your personal style to shine. And hey, if you're feeling rebellious, throw in some ivory or cream—it's all part of the anti-red movement.
Nude: Timeless Elegance
(Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman)
Nude—always a safe bet. Monochromatic nude outfits exude sophistication. Slip into a beige jumpsuit, nude pumps, or a camel-coloured coat. It elongates your legs, flatters your skin tone, and screams understated elegance. Trust me; you can never go wrong with nude.
So, this Valentine's Day, let's defy tradition. Put away the red dress, step out in silver, lavender, pink, white, or nude. Be the trendsetter, the rule-breaker, and the one who turns heads for all the right reasons. Love doesn't need a specific colour—it's in the way you
carry yourself. Happy Valentine's Day!
African fashion is a vibrant and diverse expression of culture, identity, and creativity. There are many ways to style and accessorize your African outfits, whether they are made from traditional fabrics like Ankara, Kente, or Dashiki, or modern designs inspired by African aesthetics.
Here are some suggestions on how to maximize your African fashion wardrobe:
• Mix and match different prints and patterns. You can create a unique and eye-catching look by combining different African prints, such as patchwork, floral, geometric, or animal motifs. For example, you can wear a mixed African print maxi dress or a sleeveless patchwork African print peplum top with solid-colored pants or skirts.
• Layer your pieces for versatility and warmth. You can layer your African outfits with jackets, coats, sweaters, or scarves to create different looks for different seasons and occasions. For example, you can wear a fashionable Ankara print duster coat over a simple dress or a stylish African print wrap top over a t-shirt or blouse.
• Accessorize with jewelry, shoes, bags, and head wraps. You can add some flair and personality to your African outfits by choosing accessories that complement or contrast with your prints and colors. For example, you can wear a statement necklace, earrings, or bracelet with a simple African print dress or a colorful head wrap, shoes, or bag with a monochrome outfit.
• Experiment with different styles and silhouettes. You can explore different African dress styles, such as maxi, midi, mini, wrap, peplum, off-shoulder, halter, or bodycon. You can also try different African skirt styles, such as mermaid, pencil, pleated, layered, or high-low. For example, you can wear a contemporary African print peplum dress or a Kente mermaid pencil skirt for a formal or professional look, or an African print off-shoulder dress or a Dashiki bodycon dress for a casual or party look.
African fashion is on the rise, and 2024 promises to be a year of innovation, empowerment, and cultural expression. From bold patterns and colors to eco-friendly fabrics and contemporary fusion, here are some of the hottest trends that will dominate the African fashion scene in 2024.
Education and Prevention: Education plays a vital role in preventing drug abuse among Ghanaian youth. Implementing comprehensive drug education programs in schools, colleges, and communities can equip young individuals with knowledge about the risks and consequences of drug abuse. These programs should focus on building resilience, promoting healthy coping mechanisms, and fostering a sense of self-worth and purpose among the youth.
Access to Treatment and Rehabilitation: Efforts to combat drug abuse must include accessible and affordable treatment and rehabilitation options. Establishing rehabilitation centers, counseling services, and support groups can provide much-needed assistance to those struggling with addiction. Collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations is crucial in developing a comprehensive support system for individuals seeking help.
Ghana, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant youth population, is facing a growing concern – the rise of drug abuse among its young population. This issue has far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and society as a whole. In this blog post, we will shed light on the alarming trend of drug abuse among Ghanaian youth in recent times and explore potential solutions to address this pressing issue.
In this case Mayo does not stand for mayonnaise, which is not really considered very good for your health, especially not the industrial one which often is made with inferior unhealthy oil, and egg yolk from chicken fed on antibiotics, but for the Mayo Clinic, a USA not for profit health organization. They employ about 7000 physicians and research scientists, and their research budget easily exceeds 1 billion dollars per year. In 2022 more than 1.3 million patients from the USA and 138 additional countries attended Mayo Clinic facilities and this of course gives Mayo Clinic a huge database which it can explore for research You can find them on search engines (like Google), and if you have any question on health, be it what vitamins are necessary for a good eyesight or how frequent is breast cancer, normally you get a good selection of reading material and get a general idea of what it is all about. In simple language. It was founded in 1864 by William Worrall Mayo, an English immigrant 114.
Le Petit Oiseau restaurant at Ring Road, Accra serves Giacobazzi 8 Aromatico Moscato. This is a low-alcohol sparkling wine (6.5%, beer would typically be 4-5 %, wine, Champaign, and Prosecco are around 12%) which comes complete with the pop cork to keep the bubbles in.
me at length, enquiring what really happened when I went to his shop. I could sense some heads were going to roll, or at least punched. Good for them, from what I heard the front staff was definitely not doing what they had been instructed to do, and the back-office staff had no business to talk to me, and not like that, in the front.
This is often an issue, the boss doesn’t sleep, trying to build a business, meanwhile, those down there mess things up and nobody tells him. And if they get laid off because the business fails they will claim compensation. There's a song by Randy Newman, and some of the lyrics go “listen all you guys out there, all your money I don’t care, Woooow, it's lonely at the top. Then, on Friday, just after the previous blog was published, my watch arrived and made a proper tik tik tok tok. As we go to press today it is still ticking away. This entire issue is an issue for my heart, CEO Dzamefe is trying to build a Ghanaian brand we can all be proud of, he employs people, and he pays taxes. He should succeed and not be sabotaged by those who think that having a job means you have to get paid, just for showing up. Ayeeko, Mr CEO Anthony Dzamefe.