Women’s day is a single day appointed to thank ladies in general for things they do. To be a woman is to be humble, comforting, respectful and kind. Using a day to thank women is just not enough. Everyday should be women’s day.

Madame Ann will discuss African styles of jewelry. These styles are still very much valid today and are not running out of fashion anytime soon. Use of waist beads and cowries center around women, these ancient jewelry are still in style today💃🏻

• Waist beads
• Why should one wear waist beads?
• Cowries
• People say cowries bring good fortunessssss, true or false?

Waist beads

Africa respects womanhood, the rites and rituals for femininity. Right from time, the first menstruation is seen as the passage rite into womanhood. Waist beads were used for various reasons after her first period.

Today, the use of waist beads have been adopted even by western cultures and in USA. Waist beads are symbols of femininity and sexuality.

Why should one wear waist beads?

• They can be used as a promise to your lover. The cutest reason for having a waist bead is having one that only your partner or lover can touch, better if it was given to you by your lover. It represent purity and love between you two.
• Rites of passage and a symbol of growth, waist beads are worn right from her first period.
• Women have used waist beads to control their weight for ages. The beads move upwards when you gaining mass around your waist.
• Waist beads can be made with specific combination of colors that help individual needs. These waist beads are made by people with high level spirituality. Common color combinations are blue, white, red, yellow and green.

Madame Ann makes customized waist beads for personal growth and spiritual needs. The different patterns of colors are used to achieve a specific goal. Whether it is to gain confidence, passion, healing, power, financial progress, fertility and cure depression.

• Blue – Faith, healing and power
• Yellow – Curing depression and anxiety and calming nerves
• Red – Passion and sexual energy
• Green – Fertility and growth

• Waist beads customized at Madame Ann’s is $5= 1807.507 NGN for single and $9= 3253.512 NGN for double
• We also sell loose beads at Madame Ann’s beauty shop

Cowries

Cowries as defined by original botanica are sacred shells said to be the doorway through which one can access infinite knowledge and wisdom. Many cultures believe its magic comes from it being shaped as the female genitalia and consequently, cowries have become symbolic of fertility.

People say Cowries bring good fortunessssssss🤑😍🍀, True or false?

Many belief cowries bring good fortunes to the wearer. It is always in style. Many famous artists and celebrities wear cowries like Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Joe boy et cetera😉

• Cowries represent the goddess protection
• Giver of life
• Symbolise power of destiny and prosperity

Many cultures belief that women hold the key to success. More reasons why women should be celebrated and respected everyday.

Today, Cowries are used in making hair accessories, bracelets, necklaces and chokers all which are sold in Madame Ann’s beauty shop.

Yesterday was Women’s day, today is Women’s day, everyday is Women’s day.

I never leave the house without at least a jewelry piece on me, at least I should have earrings on.

Word of the day: Surround yourself with people who want to see you win. This will boost your confidence plus this positive set of people generally give the best financial and relationship advice. These are the people we should call friends. Unfortunately, there are many toxic people around. We could try to pick fast clues on people’s nature and opinion. For example, if they always laugh at whatever point we make, if they don’t take us serious, belittle our words and worse, if they lie to us.

Today is all about the sparkles, the glows, the dangles, the blings and glams 😻😻😻. Below are some of Madame Ann’s collection sourced from Dumas.

Jewelries and accessories complete a look. Whether you dressing casual or dressed to kill, they always make your look more attractive. They accent femininity, charm and elegance. They are also the perfect gift for a loved one since people usually associate emotions and beliefs to their jewelry piece.

• Necklaces and chokers
• Bangles and wristwatches
• Studs, hoops and drops

Necklaces and chokers

I promise you, necklaces are the single most important jewelry piece. When I look at a person, my eyes are usually on the eyes, then the neck. You can wear them single or layered. My biggest favorite are chokers. Chokers are a style of necklace close to the skin rather than traditional necklaces that dangle. Chokers are in fashion this summer, get one, slay hard💋.

Bangles and Watches

Watches on the left hand and bangles on the right hand, that’s my personal rule. Bangles are fun and they add a special vibrance and energy to your look.

Studs, Hoops and Drops

Suetables says studs are classy, classic, elegant, simple and definitely perfect for all outfits. If you have more than one piercing, wearing many studs is in style. Studs are great for mix matching. The best thing about studs is that they suit all face shapes. You can’t go wrong with studs.

While there are so many designs for hoops, it is best to keep them simple. This season, dainty hoops are in style. Buuuut, for the Go big or go home😁, Madame Ann’s heart shaped hoops will do you justice. Hoops look good on ladies with angular and oval shaped faces.

Drops always look good on ladies with round and heart shaped faces. Drops/ dangles know how to take a look from classic to edgy. The big rule when it comes to earrings is never pair big busy earring with layered necklaces.

Next time, expect to see Madame Ann discuss waist beads and Africa sea shells and their roles in beauty and fashion. Until then. Don’t allow anyone make you feel less worthy of love and its benefits. You have worked too hard to be disrespected.

Hi all, the most exciting thing about life is change. I remember when I was 15, all I could think about was sex, boys and homework. Seven years down the line, I am now a young lady with a passion for beauty and staying alive. I bagged a BSc medical sciences degree at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. My strong foundation in human anatomy and physiology fueled my passion for beauty and lifestyle. I am a trained massage therapist, skin and nail technician. One can not stop at simply being educated, we have to apply what we have learnt and even better teach others what we have learnt. Fact is we live in an ever changing world so we also should never stop learning and evolving.

This blog will discuss natural beauty products, fragrances, jewelry, African fashion designs, natural hair, wigs, massage, pedicure and manicure. It will also discuss thoughts on life experiences, express pain, talk on a few controversial topics and discuss African culture.