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  • Beach Fashions: 6 Hacks to Make You Look More Fashionable at the Beach

    Everyone wears the same thing to the beach these days. Either they’re in different variations of shorts, skirts and robes. We want you to stand out and prove yourself as a true fashionista. So try out these six outfits. 

    Two wrappers

    You might be tempted to go for a little dip while at the beach. Instead of dealing with the stress of removing a lot of clothes, just untie one of your wrappers. It’s versatile because you can spread it as a beach towel. An innovative yet stylish Queen. 

    RELATED: Nigerian Fashion Is in Its Ashawo Era and We’re Here For It

    Evening gown

    What if you see marine spirit and they invite you to dinner? You don’t want to be underdressed. 

    Armour 

    Never to be caught off-guard because your enemies can want to try you anywhere.

    RELATED: 9 Lagos Fashion Trends That Need to Die

    Lab coat

    Marine biologist or marine spirit? Nobody will ever really know. All they’d know is that the outfit sparked something in them. 

    Boots

    People are already wearing boots in weather they shouldn’t. I mean, why else will some Lagosians be wearing boots in this heat? But that’s old news. We want you to do something new, that’s why wearing boots to the beach is a great idea. Wearing boots to the beach isn’t common but it’ll surely get the people going and you’ll be a trend setter. 

    RELATED: Your Fave Footwear as Your Relationship Red Flags

    Suit

    Because capitalism has you in a chokehold, you may never get an off day to properly enjoy the beach. But if you work from home, this can be solved by simply wearing a suit to the beach. In case of an impormptu zoom meeting, you’re already dressed. 

    Itohan Esekheigbe

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  • How to Successfully Date a K-Drama Fan

    Dating a k-drama fan is not as easy as you think. They’re obsessed with some of the most gorgeous people in the world, and you want to compete? Here are some cheat codes to help your case, don’t thank us too much.

    Learn how to speak Korean 

    Hear me out. I’m not saying you should learn it all because that will take a while. Just remember some cute phrases here, a couple of popular expressions there, and you’re good to go. If you say, “sarangae,” to someone who watches k-drama and then do the finger heart, they will marry you.

    RELATED: Every K-Drama Fan Should Know These Basic Korean Phrases

    Look like their idol

    Beg those babalawos in your Instagram DMs to change your looks. If they can’t help, perm your hair, comb it out, and pray to your ancestors. If everything else fails, maybe the thought will count. 

    Get into K-drama.

    How do you think you’ll be able to have a conversation with them if you’ve never seen any k-drama? Even if you want to cheat in an exam, you will read small na. Also, don’t just watch the popular ones. Try watching the not-so-popular ones for extra points. 

    Always have an umbrella

    You have to own an umbrella, and it has to be yellow. I promise it’s a thing. You never know when it’ll rain out of the blue, and you can hand your umbrella to them while you walk away, soaking wet. A for alaye; you’ll win Best in Romanzz. Buy your umbrella today.

    Upgrade your fashion sense

    I know Nigeria is hot, but you need to buy lots of coats, suits and white shirts. If you can’t look like their K-drama idol, you can at least dress the part. Plus, what’s the harm in having a good sense of style? It’s a good side attraction.

    RELATED: How to Dress Like a K-Drama Character While Living in Nigeria

    Invest in cartons of noodles

    Suppose you have lots of cash to spare, you can even buy fancy Korean noodles and invite them over to try different noodle recipes. To seal the deal, take your person to a mai shai and eat the noodles in his shop.

    Learn how to cook at least 10 side dishes

    Now that you’ve mastered all these, you have reached the ultimate boss. Korean side dishes are easy to make, and the money you’ll spend on the ingredients will be worth it because it’s marriage straight once you hack it. 

    ALSO READ: Every K-Drama Fan Wants to Try These 7 Dishes

    READ ALSO: Sunken Ships: Our Friendship Ended Because of My Childishness

    Malakai Bassey

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  • 7 Things You NEED To Know If You Are Visiting Port Harcourt For The First Time

    Sometimes, when you want to go to a new city, you need advice. Well, here are 7 very important things you need to know if you are going to the city of Port Harcourt for the first time.

    1) Bole

    They eat bole like the meal that it is, with fish, sauce, etc. If you are used to eating with groundnut like a person that is suffering, now is your chance to truly enjoy it. You cannot come to Port Harcourt and not try the bole, it is criminal.

    2) Population

    Because of how small the population is, everyone is sleeping with everyone, especially Ikwere boys. You will be seeing someone, but will not know he is your ex’s neighbour’s brother. The population is so small, you cannot meet any new person. Everyone is just recycling partners.

    3) UST boys

    There is a popular basketball court inside UST, where all the boys assemble to gist about the girl of the week. Sleep with one, your gist will become Saturday morning devotion. Fear UST boys, then fear God.

    4) Language

    It is not every new slang or word you hear outside that you repeat someplace. Respect yourself, before somebody stops you one day and asks you questions you cannot answer.

    5) Hang-out spots

    There is nowhere new to go. You will go to the same places like fifteen times to do the same thing you have done a hundred times, because what else? No excitement.

    6) Inexpensive

    It usually does not cost as much to live in PH. Especially if you are coming from places like Lagos and Abuja, the Port Harcourt lifestyle will not break your pocket.

    7) Clothes

    There are certain colours you cannot wear to certain places. Do not let them follow you to your father’s house to cause trouble. Please, just ask before you move about.

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  • 8 Nigerian Women Share How They Handle Period Pain

    A lot of people tend to experience pain when they have their periods. Some women have been able to hack this thing (lucky them), so we asked them to share how they handle period pain.

    P.S: None of these are professional advice from a doctor. Just women stating what has worked for them.

    Amaka, 25

    I know it might be extremely irresponsible, but what works for me is marijuana. It just helps ease the pain. I do not take enough to affect my productivity for the day because periods can happen at the weirdest times and work must go on.

    Jasmine, 20

    Put hot water in a bottle, wrap it in a cloth an put it on my stomach. I also do some yoga poses to help.

    Hafiza, 26

    I take a lot of painkillers. I am not trying to be a “strong woman” in any way, shape or form. If my period comes on a weekend I will take the medication, cuddle with my pillow in some soft pyjamas, watch romantic comedies, and eat lots of junk food. If it comes during a work day, I take the first day off.

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    Anita, 19

    Sleep. Honestly, how else do you want me to handle it? I am in crippling pain and I can barely move. Sleep is it, it is sleep.

    Christina, 31

    I actually avoid sugar like a week to my period and take a lot of unsweetened yoghurt at night before bed. Whenever I do this, the pain is less. I have been doing this for a few years now and it works well. The main problem I have with this is when my period just comes out of the blue, so there was no sugar free and yoghurt week.

    Lara, 23

    I masturbate. It helps to ease the pain and also destresses me, because periods are very very stressful and unnecessary. Extremely unnecessary.

    Faith, 27

    I exercise. On a regular day I am not that much of a fitness nut. I go to the gym when I can, but two weeks to my period I start being more consistent. Took this up when I was 21 and had cramps that I believe almost killed me.

    Zainab, 19

    I drink. If I drink enough, I get numb and pass out. By the time I wake up, I feel better and good as new. Period pain who? Do not know her.

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    Itohan Esekheigbe

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  • 9 Life Saving Hacks You’ll Appreciate If You’re Lazy AF

    1. Making okro soup or and don’t want to start cutting? My friend, blend that thing!

    Who has time for cutting or grating?

    2. The floor of your house needs to be cleaned and you don’t have time for that? Please find the mop!

    Is it not the same thing as sweeping?

    3. Do you hate washing the yama yama blender as much as we do? Just add small soap and water and blend something sharply.

    Blender that will want to wound you sef.

    4. Hate washing those white sneakers for hours don’t you? Just carry small brush, add toothpaste and use it to clean all the dirt away please.

    We bet you didn’t know you could do that.

    5. Use take away packs to eat so you never have to wash plates. YES!

    You people don’t know we’re very smart sha.

    6. If you can’t stand cooking after a long day of work, just cook plenty jollof on weekends and store in the freezer.

    Who has time for rubbish, please?

    7. Need to use hot water sharply? Please find the microwave.

    P.s If this happens, abeg no mention our name o!

    8. Throw your onions inside the fridge before slicing so they won’t blind your poor eyes.

    Let no onion come and wound you.

    9. Did you know you can use your hand whisk to make amala or semo?

    Seriously, try it!

    Shola

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  • 12 Bulletproof Hacks For Hungry Bachelors
    Are you always hungry? Do you always skip meals? Do you complain frequently, of lack of food because you are a bachelor? Say no more. We’ve made a list of keys things to do to change your story. Take a look.

    1. Noodles

    You may think this is mainstream, but it isn’t. Variety is the spice of life. There are over four different flavors and you can make them with different garnishes. Stockpile your pantry with these babies and be happy!

    2. Buy Yams and Eggs

    Probably the easiest and fastest dish available. Cut, peel and boil yams, break eggs, add salt and spices and fry. Tada! Food is served. Easy? Yes we know. You’re welcome.

    3. Sandwiches

    You have to learn how to eat a lot of these. Always have sandwich ingredients bread, butter, eggs, sardines, lettuce, tomatoes and the like who says you can’t be your own sandwich place.

    4. Patronize catering outfits

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    There are a couple outfits that provide home cooked meals in bulk. Buy these and put them in your refrigerator, bring them out when needed, thaw and eat.

    5. Microwave

    This machine right here has a lot of miraculous powers. It can restore cold pizza to its fresh state and reheat your takeout from last night. Also, guess what? You can cook certain meals in there.

    6. Restaurants

    This is one bulletproof method. Simple make a timetable of where you will have your breakfast, lunch and dinner with the different foods you will order. Follow schedule week, in week out till you are tired. Easy? Yeah we know.

    7. Plan lunch meetings

    If you are lucky to work in an establishment where you have a lot of meetings. Suggest lunch and dinner meetings. Lunch/dinner for that day sorted.

    8. Make many female friends that love to cook

    See, this is a very important hack. Make many friends, give them gifts of course those are investments (you didn’t hear it here), know their schedule, and pop in around their dinner time for free food. You’re welcome.

    9. Get a girlfriend

    Sometimes, you may be faced with extreme resistance to your showing up at only dinner times. Don’t worry ask the one you like best out and make her your girlfriend. Guess who now has no excuse not to help your lack of food situation?

    10. Beg your friends and family to marry

    How does this relate? Your friends or family getting married = free food at the introduction, engagement, reception. You can make friends with the person in charge of the food and take the leftovers home. Free food for one week. Thank us later.

    11. Go and marry

    See, if all these don’t work for you, we guess it’s time to get married and stop suffering. Get you a woman you love and that knows how to cook and make your life better and rejoice because your hungry days are over.

    12. Learn how to cook

    This is the back up plan of all back up plans. In case steps 1 to 11 did not work for you. Please there are Youtube tutorials to learn how to cook basic dishes. No data? There are blogs? Still no data? Start trying from hack number one all over.

    Tobi Smith

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