1MsShayDivine

..Funsized, pan-African, spiritual, hippy princess! :-) I started this blog because I love to share! Sharing is caring! Whether if be my creations (SweetOrangeBoutique @SweetOrangeBou) or information on Hair & Beauty, fashion, food, travel or culture, I will share it. I don't know it all, I am still learning and welcome you to join me as I navigate this thing called life. These are my thoughts and feelings, nothing here is written to offend. Thank you for reading, @MsShayDivine

Friday 28 February 2014

Fashion: ASOS Wrap Dress

Hi Ladies, I'm back again.

I know it may seem like all I do is shop, but I can assure you that I do not (although I would love to!)

Above is one of my most recent purchases.

It's lovely wrap dress from ASOS Curve again, (oh how I love them) which I bought to go to a christening. I love a lot of black but you can't really wear a black dress to a christening, so it's cream with a black (still got my beloved black in there) and gold chain pattern, reminiscent of the Gucci chain print.

At 5' 3 1/2" (yes the half counts) most ASOS dresses come down to my knees, but I like it this way sometimes, and I think it helps give a classier look given the event that I'm wearing it to.

The dress is currently on sale, and a steal at just £21.00.

As you can see I have two different coloured shoes on, which colour do you think goes best? I can't decide!

From Micky with Love

x

What's On: Janelle Monae In Concert

Returning to our shores this Summer is the equally Talented and Beautiful Janelle Monae!

She'll be playing Manchester Academy on 7th May, The Institute in Birmingham on the 8th of May and 02 Academy Brixton on 9th May.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, so if there are any Androids out there who haven't secured any yet - ya'll better move fast because it's bound to be an Electric show!

Thursday 27 February 2014

Happy Birthday Marian Anderson, Dextor Gordon & Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas!

Marian Anderson

Award Winning Contralto Opera Singer Who Was The First Black Person To Perform With The New York Metropolitan Opera In 1955, Civil Rights Activist & Delegate To The United Nations Human Rights Committee

Dexter Gordan

Early Innovator Of BeBop & Accomplished Jazz Musician

Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas

Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter-Dancer & 1/3 Of The Biggest Selling American Girl Group Of The 1990's: TLC

Ground Breaking Artists Who We'll Always Admire...Rest In Paradise Miss Anderson & Mr. Gordon!

Wednesday 26 February 2014

What's On: BalletBlack At The Royal Opera House

A dynamic mixed programme of new work from Ballet Black, including pieces by Arthur Pita, Christopher Marney and Martin Lawrance.

Following acclaimed performances in 2013, Cassa Pancho’s company of black and Asian classically trained dancers makes a welcome return to the Linbury Studio Theatre. This exhilarating new programme showcases the bravura energy and virtuoso technique of a group recognized by The New York Times as ‘a ballet company to watch’. Founded in 2001, Ballet Black has achieved great success and garnered numerous awards, including the 2012 Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Best Independent Company.

Date/Time

Date(s) - 25 February, 2014 - 04 March, 2014

8:00 pm

Location

Royal Opera House Linbury Studio Theatre

Running Time

About 1 hour 40 minutes | Including one interval

Ticket Prices – £8–£25

For more info check out Balletblack.co.uk, Roh.org.uk and BalletBlack Founder Cassa Pancho's interview with Ballet.co.uk

Happy Birthday Fats Domino, Bill Duke, Erykah Badu, Marshall Faulk, Corrine Bailey-Rae & Emmanuel Adebayor!

Fats Domino

An Original Architect Of Rock n Roll & The Best Selling R&B Artist During The 1950's

Bill Duke

Blacktor & Director Of A Rage In Harlem, Hoodlum & Sister Act 2

Erykah Badu

Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter & A Queen Of Neo-Soul

Marshall Faulk

Hall Of Fame NFL Running Back Who Became The First NFL Player In History To Surpass 12,000 Yards Running & 6,000 Receiving

Corrine Bailey Rae

Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter

Emmanuel Adebayor

Togo Born Footballer Who Has Played In The Premier League For Arsenal, Many City & Spurs In Addition To Propelling Togo To The 2006 World Cup

May Each Of You Be Blessed With Many More Birthdays!

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Food: My Top Herbs And Spices

I love to cook and as a pescatarian I have to be quite adventurous with my pallet...whether I am cooking veg or fish dishes I love to season/flavour my dishes with herbs and spices my mum & grandmothers taught me all about growing up.

Pescatarian Definition: Occasionally used to describe those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish

Here are my TOP 5 herbs & spices....(Pure/Organic is best!!!)

Cayenne Pepper - Also used as an Anti-Cold and Flu Agent, Digestive Aid and a Remedy for Toothache....

Fresh Rosemary - Great as a stimulant, helps improve memory, elevate moods, hair growth, liver detox and so much more....

Smoked Paprika- Also used as an antibacterial agent and stimulant, paprika can help normalize blood pressure, improve circulation, and increase the production of saliva and stomach acids to aid digestion. Great source of Vitamin A, E and Iron.

All Purpose Seasoning (No need to add salt to your dishes)

Thyme - Anti-inflammatory, promotes heart health, helps fight bacteria and more....

Curry Powder

Ground Black/Pink Peppercorns- A good source of many anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin-C and vitamin-A

Happy Cooking.!!!

Shay

Event Review: Black Youth Achievement Awards.

Vision: equality of opportunities for and positive representations of our young people.

Mission: to be a vehicle of change. Becoming a voice that is not afraid to challenge negative perceptions and stereotypes. Creating a platform of youth leadership and role models who will break down social barriers and lead the way for future generations to aspire, excel and achieve.

Values: BYA are committed to the growth and development of young people based on a foundation of: respect of self and others, self- belief and determination, integrity and legacy"

Founded in 2008 BYA is an amazing organisation which encourages and honours young people and their achievements in the UK.

I have had the pleasure of attending two of the awards shows which are very positive and inspiring.

All achievements are celebrated, from educational to health and social, this is a show not to be missed.

A must for the whole family.

There is nothing more motivating than positive encouragement...let the little lights shine!

The next show is scheduled for Sat 22nd Nov 2014!!!!

For more info click below...

http://blackyouthachievements.org/about/

News: 45th NAACP Award Winners

What is the NAACP?.....

An American award show to honour the talents and achievements of People Of Colour.
Founded in 1976, nominees are awarded for excellence in Film, Television, Music, and Literature.

Some of the 2014 WINNERS....
Outstanding Comedy Series

"Real Husbands of Hollywood”

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Kevin Hart – “Real Husbands of Hollywood”

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special

Idris Elba – “Luther

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special

Gabrielle Union – “Being Mary Jane”

Outstanding Talk Series

“Steve Harvey”

Outstanding Reality Series

“Iyanla: Fix My Life”

Outstanding Music Video

“Q.U.E.E.N.” – Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu

Outstanding Motion Picture

“12 Years A Slave”

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

Forest Whitaker – “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”

***Congratulations to all the

winners at the 45th NAACP Awards***

For the full Winners List...please click here!

Happy Birthday Don Quarrie!

Legendary Jamaican Athlete!

World Class Olympian And One Of The World's Top Sprinter's During The 1970's Across 100m & 200m Distances

We Wish You Many More Birthdays To Come!

Monday 24 February 2014

Event Review: Vodafone Fashion Weekender

I guess we missed all the hype and excitement from fashion week but that isn't a bad thing.

Vodafone fashion weekender was still packed with fashion lovers and their friends, agents etc

Somerset house was the perfect venue for the show and I enjoyed looking around and exploring the grounds.

There were some fantastic new and known designers....here are a few of my favourite piece's of the day.

I got very excited to see these shoes...then I saw the price! #SHOCK HORROR!

Lazer cut collars...Love!

Loved this guys look....The bold and beautiful!

Orange pointy toe shoes....LOVE!

Cutest lil thing....

Fashion Pals....looking good girls!

Fell in love with the cobalt blue cross body bag...

All in all a good day out, I met some great people and was inspired by the designers.

I'd definitely go again.

Shay

Sunday 23 February 2014

Film: The Maze Runner

UK Release Date 24.10.14

Plot: "Set in a post-apocalyptic world, young Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape."

UK Actor Aml Ameen plays 'Alby' in the film.