Search Results

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Your Fall Makeup Collection Hello Dolls, One way that I like to welcome in the fall season, is by updating my beauty collection with autumnal makeup. There's something about the fall time, that inspires me to put on eyeshadow and just play in makeup. No matter what your fall aesthetic may be, I picked out a great range of fall eyeshadow palettes that will suit your makeup wardrobe. Choose your favorite palette to update your collection! - Fall Couture - via @Ebony.Nikita This eyeshadow quad is made for those of us who wants an effortless modelesque couture look. The color story emulates the best from the fall & winter runway shows. The PML Iconic Illumination quad is my go-to for a dazzling and effortless eyeshadow look for the autumn season. It’s easy to use and blends like a dream. Sometimes I swipe a single shadow across my eyelids for an effortless look. Other times, I get creative and make an artistic and sophisticated eyeshadow look using 2-3 shades. - Autumn Romance Rose - via @themakeuptreasury This color scheme is perfect for those who loves the vintage romance aesthetic for the fall season. Natasha Denona released her Retro eyeshadow palette in August 2021. It's romantic by the sultry purples and maroons, the dusty roses and mauves and sweet by the peaches and warm oranges. If this palette had an aesthetic board, it would be pictures of vintage folklore books, velvet gowns, and custom embroidery work. - Kitschy, Fall & Cute - If you're all about having an amazing autumn in the most adorable way, then this palette is just for you. Every fall season, Too Faced Cosmetics releases their highly-anticipated cutesy.eyeshadow palette. Last year, the theme was * Pumpkin Spice and it had a matching pumpkin pie packaging. Two years before that, they launched a * Gingerbread Spicy theme eyeshadow which was simply adorable. Their packaging is undeniably adorable and quite irresistable. These are limited edition, so if you're sold on the packaging, I'd say go ahead and buy it! You're able to find some of their past autumn palettes like the Gingerbread Extra Spicy eyeshadow palette on Amazon for $20 more than the original price. If you're lucky you could find one the previous year's eyeshadow palettes for a discounted price, in store, at TJ Maxx. - Feminine, Fall & Fun - via @withloveamina This is perfect for year-round makeup looks. The neutrals, browns and burgundy shades makes it exceptional for the fall season. The last four shades on the right side features her special blitz astral formula. It makes for a sophisticated, dazzling effect on the eyelids. All the shadows are smooth, easy-to-blend and beautiful for day-to-night looks. You can also be creative with the fun colors and yet still create a sophisticated look. - The Fall Minimalist - via @jun_cosme @mkkiiii A simple, effortless eyeshadow look that is quick to apply and looks stunning on the eye. Single shadows happen to be underrated. Yet they're great to travel with and they're perfect when you want to add an extra little something to your everyday makeup look. The Chanel Ombre Premiere eyeshadows are a beautiful choice for simple, yet stunning look for holiday parties and autumn date nights. Chantecaille's single eyeshadows are raved about in the luxury beauty world. Their single shadow line also benefits the wildlife animal that is displayed on the packaging. *Links are affiliated and I will receive a small commission if you choose to shop through the link. All proceeds are greatly appreciated and it goes back into supporting my content. Thank you for your support! What is your favorite eyeshadow palette for the fall and holiday season? What is your go-to makeup look for Autumn? Comment below! Let's Chat, Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Your Luxury Lipstick Collection Hello Dolls, Lisa Eldridge, the renowned makeup artist, debuted her makeup line featuring the anticipated True Velvet Lip Colour Lipstick . Eldridge only features new products two times a year, its usually a spring/summer launch and a fall/winter launch. After seeing so many raving reviews on her products, I decided to finally purchase one of her products. Since Lisa Eldridge has such a loyal fan base and great reputation for her products, her new launches usually sell out immediately. I wasn’t able to secure the color Velvet Blush that I wanted since it debuted last fall season 2020. I settled for a similar pinky mauve color, called velvet beauty, in the same velvet formula. DETAILS Retails for $36 (free USA shipping) Only available on LisaEldridge.com Velvet formula comes in 13 shades You can purchase 3 lipsticks in a bundle + receive a free LE velvet makeup bag for $108. My Lipstick: Shade Velvet Beauty You can see how the shade looks on me at the end of my 6am Housewife Morning Routine Vlog ! (7:09 timestamp) PACKAGING The Velvet lipstick sits pretty in a gold matte chrome capsule. The capsule has a magnetic closure which is perfect for travel. You won’t have to worry about your lipstick coming undone and messing up your purse. The magnetic closure also adds a luxurious weight to the capsule. The base is heavier than the top and it holds the most weight. The LE logo is on the top of the lipstick case. The logo is beautifully done and it gives a minimalistic, luxurious splash of class. This is my most luxe lipstick packaging which rivals Dior and Pat McGrath Labs. FORMULA & APPLICATION I am one who enjoys a velvet, soft matte & creamy lipstick formula. The actual lipstick has a beautiful velvet outer-layer like none I’ve seen before. It mimics actual velvet and reads luxury. When you first apply the lipstick your lips are greeted by the creamy and velvety formula. You will have to apply a second layer for full opacity or apply enough pressure to get full opacity upon first application. I don’t mind applying a second layer since I usually go back in a second time to perfect the lines around my Cupid’s bow and the sides of my lips. It’s a comfortable velvet, creamy matte finish. I could reapply and wear this all day and my lips would never feel dry. WEAR TIME The wear time is standard luxury lipstick wear time. I apply the lipstick and it lasts through a meal, a drink and a light snack. It begins to fade out in the middle of my lips as the day progresses and I eat a second meal. It’s definitely better than high-end and drugstore lipstick’s wear time. The LE’s lipstick’s wear time wins by a hair strand against my Dior Velvet lipstick. FINAL THOUGHTS Lisa Eldridge’s Velvet lipsticks take the spot in my top 3 favorite lipstick formulas. Next to Dior’s velvet formula and Pat McGrath’s matte formula, LE’s velvet sits in a tie with Dior. This is the perfect lipstick for those who don’t like matte lipsticks. you get the creaminess and comfortability of a creme lipstick but the finish of a matte lipstick. I would highly recommend this lipstick for all seasons and especially for the fall and winter season. It’s creamy, luxurious and an overall worth-it formula that every makeup luxe-lover needs. I’ll be picking up another color once Velvet Blush comes back into stock! Have you tried Lisa Eldridge’s True Velvet Lip Colour Lipsticks? What brand holds YOUR favorite lipstick formula? Comment Below! Let’s Chat Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Monthly Feminine Favorites Watch My August Favorites LIVE in the 2nd Annual Tea Party Celebration! My August Favorites: Best Dishwashing Gloves https://amzn.to/3EAKF1c Honest Clean Body Wash https://amzn.to/3tUZXJt Dior Cushion Powder Foundation (my shade: 040) https://www.dior.com/en_us/products/beauty-Y0149000_C014950010?gclid=CjwKCAjwvuGJBhB1EiwACU1AiSH4CttCWvBZhc0DZSCxYswjzYPep7q-j9YKDzZj-5MZ2HciEC3sfhoCpLYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Pink Trench Coat https://www.express.com/clothing/women/belted-flyaway-soft-trench-coat/pro/08924106/color/PALE%20PEONY/ Magnolia Table Cookbook by Joanna Gaines https://amzn.to/3klUbx9 Other Options : Magnolia Table Volume 2 Cookbook by Joanna Gaines https://amzn.to/3tTPaiu Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines https://amzn.to/2XEJZra Some of My Favorite Channels: Christian Homemaker - Homemaking Tips Angel from Habits of a Homemaker: https://www.youtube.com/c/HabitsofaHomemaker Christian Homemaker - Homemaking Vlogs, Traditionalism, Femininity Cynthia L: https://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaL Modest Fashion Influencer - Modest, Feminine & Capsule Wardrobe Jasmine Ty: https://www.youtube.com/c/jazzyjstyleblogspot Luxury Makeup - Honest Makeup Reviews: Dior, Chanel, etc. Jennifer from All Feisty: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpiz-ztyETmtmzBVP7NY6DA *Affiliate Links: Shopping through my links gives me a small commission which helps support my content. Thank you for your support! Thank you for joining me tonight in celebration of 2 years on YouTube & on the blog. What are some of YOUR feminine favorites? Who are some of your favorite content creators that we should know about? Comment below! Let's Chat, Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

TO: Dolls FROM: Ebony Nikita Okeke FOR: 5k Tea Party Event Hello Dolls, This Friday at 7pm est, we'll be celebrating our accomplishment of 5000 Subscribers on my YouTube Channel. This is a great accomplishment that I am very proud of. I feel so thankful for the tremendous amount of support that I've received from you Dolls. I am so excited to be announcing the TWO giveaway winners! ENO's Tea Party Celebration When: Friday, July 2nd, 2021 Where: Ebony Nikita Okeke Channel's YouTube Livestream Time: 7pm est SCHEDULE: 7pm: Doll Meet & Greet 1: Feminine Favorites 2: Giveaway Winners Announcement 3: Live! Question & Answers QUESTION & ANSWERS Submission: ASK AWAY. Let's Chit Chat about Femininity, Marriage, Relationships or Homemaking ! If you submit your questions before the livestream, I'll be sure to make them top priority! During a livestream, there will be a plethora of great questions from all of you Dolls. Sometimes, I'm not able to address all of them within our event time period. So be sure to LEAVE A COMMENT & Submit Your QUESTIONS below, so I'll surely answer them during the event! You can also submit questions through my YouTube Community Tab post or through my IG Story Q&A segment ! Be sure to check your email for the Official Tea Party Invitation! What do you want to see in the Live Tea Party Celebration? What Questions Do You Have for me? Comment Below! Let's Chat Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: 5k Subscriber Giveaway! Hello Dolls! I'm so excited to announce the 5k giveaway sponsored by Rose Forever New York! I recently did a sponsored video featuring their gorgeous box of roses. They were kind enough to sponsor this giveaway in celebration of reaching 5ooo subscribers on YouTube! As I am writing this, we're currently at 6,225 subscribers and counting! There will be TWO winners for this giveaway! You'll receive a mini Rose Forever box of rose in a similar style as mine featured in the video. Giveaway Prize for 2 Subscribers! 💝 Watch my video featuring Rose Forever Box of Roses & the Giveaway Announcement! https://youtu.be/IfoYAmK8aWk Rose Forever Giveaway Qualifications: 🎁 💝 1. Be a Doll & Be Subscribed My Channel! 2. Follow Rose Forever on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roseforeverny/ 3. Follow Ebony Nikita Okeke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebony.nikita/ 4. Join the Dollhouse & Be Subscribed to My Blog: https://ebonyro1.wixsite.com/ebonynikita 5. Leave a Sweet Comment under the video & tag your Instagram @ name & your name on my Blog :) This giveaway is based for USA subscribers only. (Don't be discouraged my international subscribers, I will have international giveaways in the near future!) Giveaway Ends on June 30th, 2021 & the Winners will be Chosen. (Be sure to check your messages on the Blog!) 📰 The 2 Giveaway Winners will be Announced on July 2nd, 2021 during the Live Tea Party Celebration on YouTube! I will contact the Giveaway Winners via my Blog. This is the ONLY way I will be contacting the winners! I will send a direct message through my blog: https://ebonyro1.wixsite.com/ebonynikita The winners will have 2 days to respond! If it goes without a response within 2 days, another subscriber will be chosen :) I will be sure to send updates through Instagram, My Community Tab on YouTube & on My Blog! So excited for this giveaway! Check my Instagram & the Chit Chat Room for Updates! Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Spring Fragrances Hello Dolls! If you remember in my past Live Tea Time & Chit Chat on YouTube, I mentioned a new fragrance that I was dying to try. The Penhaligon’s Equinox Bloom Eau de Parfum looks like the perfect feminine perfume from the packaging to the fragrance notes. “Inspired by the quintessentially English tradition of afternoon tea , and the transitional moment when day turns to evening and when cold Winter yields to Spring ” The Blind-Buy Purchase Story My purchase of this perfume was my first blind-buy. A blind-buy is when you haven’t smelled the perfume before you purchase it. You read the top, base and heart notes of the perfume and choose to buy the fragrance which is based on a hunch that you may like it. The notes and description of this fragrance compelled me to jump the gun and do a blind-buy. Penhaligon’s London, is a UK brand founded in 1870. Its not a mainstream perfumery in the USA so you may enjoy this brand if you’re one to shy away from popularized fragrances. I tried calling Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue in hope of getting a whiff of this perfume, but unfortunately they didn’t sell it in-store nor did they have a tester. I was disappointed, but the notes and description of this fragrance compelled me to jump the gun and do a blind-buy. Notes & Description According to product details description of Penhaligon's Equinox Bloom . Notes: “Delicious notes of Chantilly, Frangipani and Brown Sugar are blended with violet leaves, orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac, rounded with the deep, Oriental richness of Benzoin Siam and Ambrox” • TOP NOTES • Chantilly Cream, Bigarade, Violet Leaf • HEART NOTES • Frangipani, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac • BASE NOTES • Ambrox, Siam Benzoin, Brown Sugar • REVIEW • MY EXPERIENCE Within the first spray, I detect the apparent dried tea leaves. This scent is reminiscent of a gentle and grassy freshness, yet it is complimented by a light citrus and a soft, milky smoothness. As the day progresses, the delicate warmth and sweetness of the frangipani reveals itself. The citrus notes continues to compliment and a light whiff of fruitiness makes a quiet appearance. As for the dry down, the citrus and grassy tea notes disappear and it’s replaced by smooth warmth, the light musk and subtle sweetness from the brown sugar. LONGEVITY I was quite worried about the wear-time of this fragrance since I’ve heard mixed reviews on longevity for some of Penhaligon’s fragrances. Yet, this Equinox Bloom lasted just as long as my Dior Absolutely Blooming eau de parfum. It was a 6-hour wear test. I sprayed Equinox bloom on one side of my wrist and Absolutely Blooming on the other wrist. Each fragrance lasted quite nicely. UNIQUENESS This scent is unique to my fragrance collection. I can’t think of another perfume that smells like this one. Its a special fragrance with a unique smell won’t be easy to find a similar one. It’s not your classic floral, nor your everyday warm and sweet fragrance that you can find at your nearest fragrance counter. This is something I appreciate in a perfume. It adds more diversity and depth in my fragrance wardrobe. If you’re looking for something different, then this may be the one that will satisfy your search. • OVERALL THOUGHTS • I would recommend this fragrance as a chance to indulge in your spring tea party dreams. Its a remarkable perfume. It’s enticing from the packaging to the uniqueness of the scent. It’s stance in the mainstream fragrance market will make you feel like you have a precious hidden gem in your fragrance wardrobe. Will you add the Penhaligon’s Equinox Bloom to your collection? What is your favorite feminine spring fragrance? Comment Below! Let’s Chat Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke *This post contains affiliate links which will help support my content. Every use is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Spring & Summer Fashion Inspiration Hello Dolls, One of the most exciting parts about a new season, is the new fashion. It’s time to revamp our wardrobe with spring and summer wear. These are my favorite feminine & elegant trends for the spring and summer season! I’ve also shared my top picks from Amazon! Enjoy! Watch! Click & Watch! TOP PICKS FROM AMAZON Trend: Extravagant Hats The White Dress Button Front & Tweed The Empire Dress Elegant Floral These products contain affiliate links. By shopping through my affiliate links you are supporting my content. Thank you! What’s your favorite trend for this spring/summer season? Comment below! Let’s Chat Doll. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

The classic swipe of your credit card in your local mall has probably retired thanks to a delightful thing called online shopping. Of course online shopping is great, especially the mind-numbing pleasure of spending countless hours searching for the perfect item on various websites. Oh and we all love the conflicting moment of deciding if the item is worth the extra $7 shipping fee. The Perfect Bonding Experience Between You, Your Friends and Your Beloved Wallet. We have to admit shopping in person is a different adventure. The popular and trending shopping experience is going to a POP-UP SHOP event. This temporary store-front for online businesses is a trending way to view your favorite products and discover new ones. Going to a pop-up shop event can be a breath of fresh air. It’s the much needed getaway from your computer screen and crowded malls. Let’s not forget it’s the perfect bonding experience between you, your friends and your beloved wallet. And What Exactly is a Pop-Up Shop? A Pop-Up Shop could be anything from a booth at an event, a sectioned off retail space, a temporary store itself or it can be a constructed building in the middle of a shopping center. At a pop-up shop event you’re able to experience many versions of a store front. WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO: 1. THE. BEST. DEALS. Most pop-up shops provide crazy, good deals that you can’t get online. It’s common for businesses to provide their pop-up shop customers with a special discount on the brand’s services. For Ebony Nikita SWIM’s pop-up shop I provided my customers with an extra 25% OFF their purchase. As an added bonus, customers may receive 35% OFF any online purchase along with FREE custom swimsuit sizing. 2. The AESTHETIC ...Need I say more? Whether the pop-up shop is a sectioned booth or a separate facility, the aesthetic is to DIE for. The design of the space is typically decorated in a way to compliment the brand’s theme. You get a better visual of the brand versus only viewing their Instagram feed. The person behind the scene, the owner, is usually present and happy to assist you. It’s a great time to get to know the owner, their personality and understand the brand’s story. 3. Experience the joy of NO SHIPPING FEE SHIPPING. Ugh, the world would be a better place if there was free shipping. In person, you get the luxury of ensuring the quality of your purchase AND you get it right then and there. Isn’t that beautiful? 4. Find UNIQUE Products You’ve Been MISSING OUT on All work and no play? Sorry, never heard of her. Connecting and laughing with my customers was a highlight of my day, along with discovering other amazing products. In particular, I became obsessed with this beauty/skin brand called Sweeties Natural . Never have I ever tried a body butter so amazing. It was smooth to the touch and melted into my skin as light oil. AH-MAZE-ZING. I never knew what I was missing. At Pop-Up Shops you’re able to discover something new whether you were looking for it or not. 5. Meet your new BESTIE or BUSINESS PARTNER Pop-Up shops are filled with a variety of people, fashions and backgrounds. You would have to be the highest level of an introvert to NOT make a new friend. Even then, I’m sure you could meet a fellow introvert. When you stop by a pop-up shop it’s a great time to connect with others in a natural way. At the end of the night I walked away with EIGHT business cards which means eight potential business opportunities. If you are a business owner or an aspiring business owner, this is the perfect time to network and connect with other businesses for future collaboration or opportunities. Whether your style is cultural-inspired, punk, prep or minimalist, there's a Pop-Up Shop event that you NEED to go to. Join the fun and try something new. Trust me. It’s For Your Own Good , Ebony Nikita

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Housewife Wednesday Hello Dolls, Happy Housewife Wednesday to you. I have been in the mood to detox my home from clutter and refresh it with visually-pleasing organization. There are certain areas in my home that are prone to disorganization. For my home, it would be the bathroom linen closet, pantry and refrigerator. These are common places that me and my husband use daily so its quite easy to get disorganized. As a homemaker, organizing these areas are apart of my cleaning routine. Yet, I'd like to make those areas of my home more functional, more organized and overall pretty ! When you open a refrigerator, you want to have a clear view of your food. You want your food to be organized and placed in a visually pleasing way. Its apart of the experience. That is the same way you'd want to feel when you open your pantry and closet. I am on a quest to achieve my organized home goals in those three areas. I also want to keep it under the budget of $60 per area. I will be sharing my design and storage purchases in future blog posts! For a sneak peek on some of my purchases, watch my Housewife Diary Vlog that will premiere this Friday 3/2/21. My Home Organization Inspiration What improvements are you making to your home? Be sure to make time for yourself for this Housewife Wednesday. Let's Chat Dolls, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: #FeminineFashionFriday Hello Dolls, I am so happy it’s Friday. This week has blew past me. It’s been a busy week but it feels like it went by so fast. i am excited to go LIVE on YouTube today at 8pm EST! So don’t forget to subscribe & turn on your post notifications! Anywho I‘ve been captivated by these elegant ensembles on Instagram. I hope this serves you feminine fashion inspiration for this upcoming winter/spring season. I also decided to share some similar Amazon fashion items to my top #femininefashionfriday picks! I hope you enjoy. Feminine & Frilly @nicolabathiemclaughlin I discovered this jewelry creator & tablescape designer a while ago. I am in love with her feminine & elegant style. Her designs are very soft & a every girly girl’s dream. She is often seen wearing elegant & feminine Ensembles on Instagram. This outfit is one of favorites! See-through and tulle is a trend for this spring/summer! Adored in Dior @leletny I am in love with Toile de Jouy by Dior. This classic print is whimsical and charming. Long length skirts are popular for this upcoming spring season. Everyday Chic @cgwebuofficial Cynthia Gwebu is a South African youtuber and I love her lifestyle vlogs. This ensemble is a perfect winter/spring transitional outfit. Satin Dream What is your favorite outfit? Comment below! Let's Chat Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Your New Favorite Lipstick Hello Dolls, If you have seen my Housewife Diary Vlogs, then you may notice I have a special place in my heart for luxury make up. I am in love with the Dior make up products that I have tried, therefore this one has high expectations. Dior premiered their Rouge Dior lipstick with several new formulas. The new formulas are in satin, velvet, matte and metallic. I was mostly interested in the velvet formula which led to my purchase of ‘Favorite’ 760 velvet lipstick. In My Housewife Diary Vlog , you Dolls went with me to Nordstrom at the Phipps Plaza to purchase the newest Dior lipstick. At 14:30 seconds, you will see me apply my new lipstick with anticipation and give a live first impressions. NEW FEATURES ` The Rouge Dior lipstick is featured in brand new Dior packaging. The design showcases the Christian Dior logo, CD, on the front of the lipstick. This adds an elegant detail to the lipstick compact. Another new feature about this lipstick is that it is a refillable . Currently on the website, there are several shades you can you refill this lipstick with. This is a great way to avoid waste. Nothing makes me happier than pulling out this lipstick for touchup while I am out and about. WEAR TIME As for wear time, this lipstick has the average lasting power compared to other luxury lipsticks. I will mention this lipstick lasts longer than my Pat McGrath Mattetrance and Luxetrance lipsticks. There weren't any claims for this lipstick to have a 24-hour wear time or anything of that nature. Overall it lasts pretty nicely. While eating or drinking, this lipstick will fade in the center part of the lips. This is not anything new, especially if you are used to wearing lipsticks. The lipstick is buildable so reapplying or touching up my lipstick after dinner is not a problem for me. At least it gives me a chance to show off the beautiful CD lipstick packaging. THE VELVET FORMULA This new formula is very enticing by its name. Due to it's application, it does live up to its name. Imagine applying velvet to your lips. That is the only way I could think of describing this. It is a true velvet lipstick. It is beautiful and luxurious to the touch. It is such a pleasure to apply. The opacity of the lipstick is nice and it doesn't take long to build up. As I mentioned before, this formula is buildable and suitable for reapplication or touchups. I do apply a brownish-red lip liner to help the lipstick compliment my skin tone complexion. In My Housewife Diary Vlog , you’ll hear me say mention my first choice of shade was the classic red 999. Unfortunately it was sold out at the Dior counter so I did settle for this shade '760 favorite'. The shade 760 has a visible pink undertone while comparing it side-by-side to the shade 999. The shade 999 is supposed to compliment every skin tone complexion. Overall I’m happy with my shade selection. It is truly the perfect red lipstick for me. FINAL THOUGHTS I would recommend this Rouge Dior Velvet lipstick for any Doll who is looking for the perfect red lipstick or looking to expand your lipstick collection. Again, every Doll should have the PERFECT red lipstick in her makeup wardrobe. I would first advise you to explore Dior's Rouge lipstick. The classic 999 shade is a universal red and it is a perfect starting point. Dior does have other variations of red lipstick in different formulas like my 760 Favorite velvet lipstick. Their various red shades carry different undertones to suit your needs. I will be purchasing more Dior lipsticks in the future. Have you tried any of the Rouge Dior lipsticks? What is your favorite lipstick formula? Liquid, matte, satin, glossy? Comment below! Let's Chat, Dolls. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke

To: Dolls From: Ebony Nikita Okeke For: Spring Cleaning Hello Dolls, It is now officially spring! When I think of spring, I think of flowers in bloom, dainty dresses and a fresh home. Welcome in spring by refreshing your home from the winter season. As homemakers, its important that we care for our homes and keep up with the seasons. Keeping up with the seasons, allows us to refresh our home accordingly. In the winter season, we are to make our homes cozier. In the spring season, we are to lighten up our home for a fresher feeling. Here are simple ways to refresh your home for the spring season. 1. Weekly Fresh Flowers As you Dolls see in my Housewife Diary Vlogs , I enjoy creating floral arrangements for my home. It's a great relaxing and creative feminine hobby for all and especially for homemakers. Flowers bring a refreshing ambiance into a home. It can turn a cold, stale environment, to a fresh and lively one. It truly brings life into any room. I would place fresh flowers in every room, but a great start would be in your living room, dining room and bathroom . These are common living places in your home. Adding flowers would make a statement and bring much needed liveliness and elegance. Watch me create lovely spring flower arrangements on my patio in my Housewife Diary Vlog . I purchased flowers from my local farmer's market and they look darling in my home. 2. Decluttering: start small This is perhaps the most famous way to welcome in spring. It's time to go through each area of your, declutter and choose which one stays and which one goes. Spring cleaning is a vital way to welcome in the season. Having a cluttered home does not provide a cozy, elegant and welcoming for anyone who lives there. Its important for us homemakers to provide our family with the best home environment we can. Hoarding and neglecting cluttered closets, drawers or other parts of your home isn't a healthy environment to be in. It turns into an unhealthy habit. Finding solutions to disorganized areas of your home is apart of the homemaker's role. 3. Create or Update Storage System When its time to refresh your home, it's important to pinpoint weak organization points in your home and create new solutions for them. In my past blog post , ' Creating an Organized & Visually Appealing Home ', I spoke about how my goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing storage system for my home's trouble areas. My main areas of focused are my linen closet, refrigerator and pantry. I would invest in purchasing bins and baskets for closets. For areas like your pantry, under the kitchen and bathroom sink, it's useful to purchase bins to keep those small areas organized. 4. New Dinnerware One of the best ways to refresh your home is to purchase dinnerware. Whether its new glass cups, seasonal saucers, or utensils, its a joy to dine with new dinnerware. I recently purchased modern, square dinner plates. My husband absolutely loves them. It makes a regular meal feel like you're dining at an upscale restaurant. Here are my favorite picks from *Amazon- Click & Shop! *Affiliate links. I earn a small commission. Shopping through my links helps support my blog and YouTube content. Thank you! 5. Seasonal Accents Make your home cozy and refreshing for the new season. Cycling out old pillows and throw blankets for new colors and styles instantly refreshes a home. This simple update allows your home to feel customized and new. When I lived at home before I married, my mother would switch out the living room's pillows, blankets and curtains for every season. In the fall time the accent color would be orange, for winter it was deep red, for spring it was yellow or green and for summer it was island blue. Those simple changes allowed our home to feel refreshed with a new season. I looked forward to decorating for each season. After a while, you're able to mix and match with your décor collection. Have you begun spring cleaning? What is your favorite way to welcome in the new season? Comment below! Let's Chat, Dolls Always with Love, Ebony Nikita Okeke