MDB Lifestyle Report: The Art of Hygge (Blogtober Day 12)

Hello world!

Welcome to another day of The MDB Lifestyle Report, where we talk about lifestyle trends.

Have you ever heard of hygge? This might sound like a new word, but actually, you might be practicing it unintentionally.

Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish concept of coziness and intimacy.

 In both Danish and Norwegian, hygge refers to “a form of everyday togetherness”, “a pleasant and highly valued everyday experience of safety, equality, personal wholeness and a spontaneous social flow.” (Wikipedia)

The noun hygge includes something nice, cozy, safe and known, referring to a psychological state.

Reasons why I said you might be practicing Hygge already. Let’s see….

When it is raining, you try to make your environment cozy, so that you can read a book as you listen to the raining.

You partake in simple pleasures and you might call that your quiet peaceful moment

You try to get comfy and cozy.

If you have ever tried to do any of these, then you are already practicing hygge. Just that, you never knew the name for that.

Anyway, if you want to know more about it, and if you want to try it, then you better continue reading this post.

How to master the art of hygge.

1. The main ingredient of practicing hygge is making a cozy atmosphere. Make sure the environment is comfy and full of good warm.

2. As we try to make the atmosphere cozy, you might consider the brightness of your lightening. Try to have soft lightening. You might use sweet scented flickering candles, fairy lights warm toned lights to bring a feeling of warmth.

3. Also, consider your furnishings. You might incorporate cushions and soft duvets soft textured blankets, mostly when the weather is cold. Fluffy surfaces is a plus.

4. Consider your clothing. Wear an outfit that should be comfy. If it is to the extent of wearing a pajamas. Go on ahead and wear it.

5. Turn off your electronic devices that might distract you. Try not to use your phones, and do something that might not require the use of electronic devices.

6. Treat yourself with a good snack. It might be a glass of drink, or a bar of chocolate or even a bowl of popcorn.

7. Use this moment to be grateful. Close your eyes and think of the things you are grateful for. You can decide to write it down.

8. You can also use this moment to do a hobby. Maybe, you love to write, use that moment to write. You love to draw, paint, kill art? Just do it. Play your guitar, piano, read a novel, magazine. Just do something that makes you happy. You can just lie down and listen to soothing music.

9. Hygge can be a form of a date. Use this moment to spend time with the one you love, a family member, a friend, or a significant other. Enjoy every cozy moment of it. Avoid drama at all cost.

These are some of the ways you can master the art of hygge.

Let’s Chat: What do you think of hygge?

The Art of Wearing A Bow Tie + PO’s Bows (Blogtober Day 8)

Bow ties are considered as classic accessories to own as a man. Women also wear bow ties but it is not as common as seeing a man wearing one. They can never become outdated, and will live with us as long as time lives.

Bow ties show personality, and can be considered as a bold statement to wear.

Bow ties can be worn to

Weddings and other formal events

Religious services

The office. – Yes, the office.

But…..

Don’t mismatch your bow tie colour to your jacket and trousers. For instance, let your bow tie complement your suit colour.

Now introducing PO’s Bow Tie…

You know the holidays are coming right? Or your father’s birthday or your brother’s big day to another milestone in his life. Get yourself a PO’s Bow Tie.

May you want to get your boyfriend/husband/lover a gift on a special occasion, a bow tie, most particularly a PO’s Bow Tie is a perfect choice.

Buy a PO’s bow tie for your wedding/relationship anniversary or on his birthday. Bow Ties show how classy a gentleman is.

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MDB Lifestyle Report: Bell Sleeve Outfits (Blogtober Day 2)

Hello world!

Welcome to another chapter of the MDB Lifestyle Report, where we discuss and talk about lifestyle trends. If you missed the last one, you can read it here.

We spoke of The NoMakeup Revolution, where no makeup is the new makeup. Today, we are entering into the fashion world.

Behold! The bell sleeve.

Bell sleeve outfits have sleeves that flare out wide.

If you are an avid follower of modern fashion trends, you would have seen so many beautiful styles of the bell sleeve outfits. This might be too late to write this but the embrace we are giving it makes it fun to talk about.

Some of the flares can start below the elbow or wrist. Some even start all the way from the shoulders!

Akosua Vee

The question is, what inspired such a style? Is it an old trend that has made a comeback, or it’s a new trend all together? Well, if you know the story and the inspiration behind the style, please tell me in the comments.

Fashion Blogger Naa Adjeley

Would you were wear a bell sleeve dress?

MDB Lifestyle Report: No Makeup Revolution

Hello world.

So, there is this new segment on the blog, known as MDB Lifestyle Report. In this segment, we shall talk about lifestyle topics, but it will still be under the Lifestyle Tag.

Today’s post is all about beauty. We will be talking about the No Makeup Revolution. If you don’t know what I am talking about, well, nowadays, no makeup is the new makeup.

I know you might be wondering why no makeup is the new makeup. In this era, makeup is getting all the attention and there are new and fun ways of wearing makeup (like colourful mascara). So where from the idea of no makeup is the new makeup? Well, you may never know. A revolution within another revolution.

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Instagram alone has over 14 million posts on #nomakeup, which means, it is going on well, and being accepted. You might want to practice and join the team no makeup.

The question is, how do we prep our skin for the no makeup look?

The answer is simple. Just how you prep your skin to wear makeup, it is the same way of prepping your skin to not wearing makeup.

Here are three ways we can prep our skin for the no makeup look.

Exfoliate weekly

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells using chemical or mechanical means. You can use a loofah or body brush to exfoliate your skin.  It has an amazing effect on your skin.

Hydrate frequently.

Drink enough water. You probably might have heard it too many times, but you know what? Water is the answer to a glowing skin. If you want your skin to be forever grateful to you, drink. More. Water. If you have difficulty of drinking water, download an app to give you constant reminders to drinking enough water frequently.

Moisturize

If you are able to follow the rule of drinking water, there is something you must do for the surface of your skin. Moisturize. Moisturizing helps your skin to glow outwardly. You do not want your skin to look dry and dull, right? It makes your face look and feel younger, and keeps your skin hydrated.

Are you ready to try the no makeup look? Then Join the #nomakeup team!

Here is my no makeup look.

Let’s Chat: Are a part of team makeup or team no makeup?

Have you ever tried the no makeup look? How did you feel?

Do you think the no makeup revolution is here to stay?