What's in my Handbag? (New Video too!!)

 It's been over a year since I updated my "What's in my Handbag?" and I absolutely enjoy reading and nosing into people's handbags because it gives a glimpse of their personality...in my opinion. The contents of my bag has changed as expected but one thing that has remained constant is my love for black handbags as I find them versatile and my love for stuffing my handbag of which I have no control over...don't judge me. In case you are wondering; my bag is the Longchamp LM Metal Tote which has been reviewed here and I love it because it fits all my essentials and it's very sturdy although it looks fragile. The best part is I made a video talking about the contents of my handbag so if you want a nosey into what I lug around with me on a daily basis..you can click here to watch the video and subscribe to my channel as it would mean the world to me. For those of you who love to read blog posts instead, I have done a small summary of what's inside my bag specially for you..




Handbag: As mentioned earlier, my current handbag is the Longchamp LM Metal Tote which is my favourite bag now because it is perfect for my lifestyle and suits almost everything I wear. I like that it's not the common style of Longchamp bag and of course, it's black which makes it super versatile. The handles are long and perfect for carrying over the shoulders. I have a full post here on the bag if you want more specific details and pictures

Notebook: This is super essential for me because I love to write and make lists and tick them off. I have once written a complete blog post in this notebook ; I am silly like that. I like this one because it is simple but good quality and I was given this at work and I am going to get more because I like it.

Sunglasses: Although Summer is on its last leg or totally gone, I still have my sunglasses in my bag because i have got quite sensitive eyes so I wear them when things get too bright or sunny. I am not sure I know what kind of sunglasses fit me yet but I got this from WareHouse and it was purchased more out of necessity than fashion. I think it was £5 and it's very good quality for the price.



Prescription Glasses: I wear contacts but I also have glasses which I wear at night. You would never catch me wearing them except you live in my flat or at home with me. It's just a necessary evil and I really don't like this particular frame but I need it so there's not much I can do about it for now until I am due for a new pair.

iPad Mini: This has to be one of my favourite devices because I take it everywhere with me and I can do all the basic things I would normally do on my laptop which is fantastic. I blog, watch videos, read other blogs, send emails, etc. It's so handy and portable although it feels a little heavy and makes my bag quite heavy as well. My case is from Cath Kidson and I love it the most even though I have other cases as reviewed here.

Makeup Bag: I have all my essential quick on-the-go makeup in here like my Chanel Les Beiges Powder, L'Oreal True Match concealer, MAC Lipstick Girl About Town, Rimmel Apocalips in Celestial etc. I never stuff my makeup bag because I just realised the only things I ever use for a touch up is my powder and lipstick/lipgloss. So, it was heavily downsized. My makeup bag is from Lulu Guinness and I am very obsessed with it at the moment.

Mobile Phones: Pretty much essential and it has stayed the same as my previous "What's in my Handbag?" post and I have two phones. One is an iPhone 5 which is my regular phone and the other is a Samsung Flip Phone (can't remember the model) which I use to call my family back home in Nigeria but these days I hardly use it as I call them on Skype, Rebtel and Voip.

That's pretty much it  (there are few others I mention in the video) and Yes, my bag is heavy for the most part but I really don't mind because all my essentials are in it. If you have done this post before, link it in the comments section; I would love to see what's in your bag and of course, find new blogs to read...x

Weekend Post: #ShineStrong Tag Video

Do you remember when I was contemplating making YouTube videos? Well, I finally did it!! Thanks to some lovely ladies Paula from ThirteenThoughts and Tilo from TiloLovesVanilla for being very encouraging. Let's just say my camera was such a hassle to film with but I eventually got a hang of it...Phew!! Then, it was time to edit...Long story cut short, I finally got around it and filmed. I am quite excited and it sounds silly but I am (don't judge me!!). Now what did I film? I was tagged by the lovely Paula to do the #ShineStrong Tag. The #ShineStrong Tag features questions around strength and some hair care questions. It was an interesting tag to do because you also learn about other people and I watched a few of these tags and it's interesting to know that we, women, are quite similar irrespective of what part of the world we live in and I think that's beautiful.

#ShineStrong Tag Questions
1. Finish the sentence "Strong is......"
2. What's the bravest thing you've ever done?
3. What do you do to unwind?
4. What's the one thing you've always wanted to learn?
5. How does your bff (best friend forever) #shinestrong?
6. What natural talents would you want to be gifted with
7. What is your idea of happiness?
8. What is your motto?
9. What is your ultimate #shinestrong hairstyle?
10. Finish the sentence "I love good hair days because...."
11. Share your best tip for strong, healthy hair
12. Finish this sentence "I #shinestrong when I....."

If you are interested on seeing what my answers were, you can click here or watch the video directly from the blog post. I forgot to answer the last question : "I #shinestrong when I am with my immediate family and boyfriend because I can totally be myself and my true self is the silliest person you can ever imagine". I tag everyone who has not done this tag and I would see you in my next....x

Versatile Blogger Award- Fashstyleliv has been nominated!

Hey My Lovelies,
I hope everyone's week has been going fine so far. I love doing tags and being nominated for blogging awards is even more interesting because it gives you a chance to do something fun, let your readers know more about you and feel appreciated. So, I felt very delighted when the lovely Paula from ThirteenThoughts nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. You need to check out her blog here because she has a wide variety of amazing blog posts ranging from Beauty, Fashion, Girl talk, Lifestyle, Health & Fitness and Relationship. What I love most about her blog is how beautiful her photography is because I am a huge sucker for lovely pictures...so go ahead and show her some love from me...

                                          What is the Versatile Blogger Award?
It is essentially an award given to you by other bloggers for writing blog posts which have touched and inspired them one way or the other, having good quality photographs and having unique contents and subjects. It is an award designed to honor a blogger who has brought something special to your life. I think it is so amazing to know someone out there actually loves my blog posts enough to feel inspired or touched. To me, that's the whole essence of blogging. Thanks a lot Paula...xx

               

                                                      How does it Work?
It's very simple and requires no fuss which is why it is why it is an amazing award. It has a few rules as outlined below:
1.Display the Versatile Award certificate on your blog
2. Announce your win/nomination and thank the blogger who nominated you.
3. Present 15 bloggers with the awards, link your nominees in this post and leave them a comment on their blogs so they know they have been nominated.
4. Post 7 interesting things about yourself.

                            

                                          7 Interesting Things about myself
I am not sure i consider them all very interesting but i would let you be the judge of it. I would treat it as a way to learn more about me so here goes...

1. Beyonce and I..we are best mates...No seriously, we are.. (hehehehehe)..ok, you got me!..but i so wish it was true though. I am totally obsessed with her and i really love her, her music and her passion which is all very inspiring.

2. I am very mischievous and I always play a lot of pranks on my close friends, family and partner. They are totally used to me now and there is no escape for them...hehehhe

3. I still can't drive..I know, I know it is really bizarre but i promise it is somewhere on the bucket list before I hit the big 30.

4. My Iphone and I are inseparable..it is the first thing i pick up in the morning and the last thing before bed. I honestly love it and I know there are so many people who do the same...No? Just me...ok!

5. I sleep really easily and Insomnia is something i have never suffered from. Once my head hits the pillow, it's a snoozefest. No, you won't catch me sleeping on the train, tube or bus but you may catch me having a nap in a car journey....bwahahaha.

6.If I go into a public toilet, say in the office, mall or anywhere, I won't use the toilet if I see the toilet seat and rim is down and covered because i will assume there is a nasty big turd in there. Ewww!!

7. I love to write anything..be it a list of things to do, an assignment, an address, anything at all, i would write it down on paper first..I am old school like that.. 

There...that's 7 interesting things (I hope!) about me and i hope you have enjoyed it and if you have any interesting things about yourselves, please be my guest in the comment section, i would love to read it and if we share any of the above, let me know as well.



                            Nominating Bloggers for the Versatile Awards
I am not sure if i am able to nominate up to 15 bloggers but let's see how things go. Without further ado, i present to you my nominations for the versatile blogger awards for bloggers who i find their posts inspiring and amazing!!!

1. Shirley.B. Eniang from Meek and Mild (http://www.meek-n-mild.com)
2. Anna from ViviannaDoesMakeup (http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com)
3. BeautyCrush from BeautyCrush  (http://www.beautycrush.co.uk)
4. Barbara from Barbara &1923 (http://www.barbara1923.com)
5. Dinma from That Igbo Chick (http://www.thatigbochick.com)
6. Beth from Bird's Words (http://www.birdle.blogspot.co.uk)
7. Ifeyinwa from LoveIfeyinwa (http://www.loveifeyinwa.com)
8. Adeola from She Got Her Own (http://www.distinguisheddiva.blogspot.co.uk)
9. Sophie from The Private Life of a Girl (http://www.theprivatelifeofagirl.com)
10. Vicky from Koko Secrets (http://www.kokosecrets.com)

                        
You should check them all out because they are all amazing blogs and add them to your reading list...Thank me later..I hope you enjoyed this post and I will be seeing you in my next post..xx

*None of the images used in this post are mine and if you would like me to give credit (assuming it is yours originally), send me an email and it will be done, thanks.*