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Straw Bags are made for summer !
I’m a bag collector for all season, meaning I buy bags that fit my style. This chic woven bag can take you anywhere from brunch to beach. The woven pattern give me that summer vibe but I can still be classy ! Straw bags are super light, they can fit a lot of stuffs without adding extra weight. There is nothing better that scream summer and fit a modern day woman! Bag in this picture : Brown Straw Leather Strap Bag Other brands : Favorite Straw Bags to shop: Madewell Folk Fortune Bali Rattan Top-Lid Bag $128 Kayu Lucie Wicker Tote $205 AVA WICKER BAG $198.00 ROMINA WICKER…
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Making the Perfect Green Smoothie
How do you start your week after the weekend ? Ingredients Spinach Green Olives Pineapples Seedless Grapes Strawberries Banana Very Little Ginger Breakfast Essential Bottle Water Using a BLACK+DECKER Blender Directions ) Rinse your Smoothie blender , spinach, grapes, and strawberries. ) In the empty blender : Add the spinach, olives , seedless grapes, sliced banana, sliced pineapples, strawberries and sliced ginger ) Pour in the breakfast essential and add little water . ) Click the smoothie option on your blender to start blending everything together. )Blend till it is smooth to your satisfaction . ) Pour into a cup or bottle. Your healthy smoothie is ready !
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Food Video : How to Make Black Soup |Recipe | Minnafropolis
Another recipe video just dropped. Enjoy the Black soup recipe ! Black soup comes from Nigeria , mostly cooked in some part of Delta and Edo state. Subscribe to the youtube channel so you get the latest video too. INGREDIENTS 1 bag of spinach from Walmart (or bitter leaves ) 1 pack mint leaves ( Efinrin or basil ) Alligator pepper Calabash pepper Cow Meat Shaki and Abodi 1 big piece of stock fish Smoked fish 3 pieces of Hot pepper (or ata rodo ) Crayfish Knorr cubes Salt Ghana best palm nut cream PREPARATION METHOD Rinse spinach and mint leaves. In a separate pot put the cow meat,…
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How to wear Ankara Top for summer
Welcome to a New month in Yellow Absterr Crop Ankara Top by isokenenofe.com. This modern ruffled off-shoulder crop top is a great way to start July. If you noticed Minnafropolis Blog is undergoing some changes. Working on a wishlist or slideshow for fashion picks! Top : isokenenofe.com Pants : Romeo + Juliet Couture Shoe : Eliza Pump MK Headwrap : FairVogue BLK Ezie (sold out) Minnafropolis Pick : Ankara Top/Blouse Photo 1: AnkaraNimi 5 tier flutter sleeve Ankara top Photo 2:10BowsBoutique Ankara Crop Wrap Top Photo 3:Diarrabel Sanaa Crop Top Photo 4:Madkollection Ankara peplum top Photo 5:Madkollection Ankara dashiki top Photo 6:Ediastyles Ese Women Ankara Blouse In the process of completing…
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Wearing “Iro and Buba ” for summer
Fashion will always put a smile on any individual face no matter their age or root. I shared these thoughts with LookVine when I was interviewed about the “meaning of fashion” to me. Minneapolis (aka Hotpolis as I call it) is very hot now! The best way to enjoy this sun is to look your very best. Let me introduce you to Iro and Buba famously worn in Nigeria. There is something about Iro and Buba that I love! As side from feeling like a Madame and appreciating growth; it gives you a distinctive and elegant look. Fashion brands have already provided some trendsetter two-piece sets for summer. However, millennial African designers are changing the…
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Bonnet Talk : Married Men Leaving A Single Life
Bonnet Talk Part 4 The market is confused-is the keyword for this video. My bonnet talk topics are mostly inspired by my friends and everyone around me. Would you agree that it is hard to tell from who is married verses who is single today ? Is it getting harder for single women and men to connect ? New discussion on Married Men Living A Single Lifestyle! Most marriages experience these issues. Moreover, some spouses would rather avoid addressing this matter but focus on attacking the mistresses aka the other woman. Watch the entire video to hear my thoughts. Subscribe to Minnafropolis Youtube Channel.
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Do you know what matching sets to shop online ? Checkout faves from FashionNova.com
Women ChitChatting about Fashion! Discussion about fashion, wearing a matching set from Fashionnova.com Last week Tuesday, I had a discussion with Ndelwa about fashion! We decided to take some pictures while walking down the street. It was a raining day but we made it work . We talked about our different styles and inspirations. To me fashion is definitely a therapeutic discussion to have with anyone. You can agree with me that , whatever we are passionate about would come out successful. Check out her site Ndelwamwasa.com . Matching sets Faves Since my gym life is gradually getting better, I have become a fan of matching sets. I am always online looking for something new…
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Bonnet Talk : Having Grounded Friends
Friendship in the age of social media has created some misconception between real friends versus online friends. Life experiences have taught me always to keep a tight circle. I love the idea of being your sister keeper and brother keeper. What should I be looking for in a friend? Ask yourself this question . Do we even ask this question anymore? Grounded friendship is set on people that willing to uplift you (me). Friendship is a two-way street. God-fearing friends are vital. These do not mean practicing a religious ritual. But people that understand the value of loving one’s neighbor and as his/her self. It is wise to have elderly…
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Recap : Nightingale Food & Cocktails
On Sunday was my friend –Kholiwe aka now my sister from another mother birthday. I have known her for six years now . I know she would not be expecting me to put her busy on my blog but girl I promise not to share your age. Lol! Kholiwe celebrated her day at Nightingale and that was the same day for pride celebration. Outside was packed with a lot of people, loud music playing and I had to park very far from the restaurant . So imagine walking in six inches heels, mehn seven minutes walk according to my GPS felt like twenty minutes. It was sunny so I could not complain.…
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Modern Feminist : The Future is Female !
Growing up, I always questioned everything especially odd practices that were not favorable towards women. Well everyone did not like me for that because in most Africa cultures/communities (Or including most African homes abroad) women are taught to stay mute. Till this day! Last year I asked my parents about my roots because I wanted to know more about my ancestors. Let us just say it was concise and brief. But I wanted more information. Then I wondered about the behavior of our foremothers and what they did during their times. I learned that my grandmother was a “warrior”; she stood for the truth and injustices her community. Although because…
