Is He the One?

You've met dozens of men, and you're hoping this guy will be the one, you're hoping this will be the prince charming that will sweep you off your feet. Not to worry these eight tips will let you know undoubtedly that he is the one for you.

1. You are Not a Secret; you can't keep quiet once you've found a special jewel. If he is the one he will introduce you to friends and family and occasionally put you up on Instagram or Facebook (agreed not everyone believes in PDA). When a man shares his relationship with other people, it means he wants you to be a part of his entire life.
2. He Makes Sacrifices for you; does he come pick you up even when it's inconvenient for him? Does he put you into perspective when choosing a job location?
3. He Shares the Same Values with you; It's important you have similar views and expectation about things, this will help reduce conflicts when you end up together, however, understand that you will still have some views different as you are from diverse backgrounds.
4. You're Looking Forward To The Marriage and Not The Wedding; When you think about him, what gives you more excitement, the wedding ceremony or waking up to see his face every Morning.
5. He Cares About you; Don't get tired when he asks you the same question every day like; How are you? Have you eaten? Are you Home? These are the little ways you can tell that he cares.
6. You Feel At Peace; Call it your sixth sense, gut, inner man whatever you like, but do you feel an inner peace when you think of him as your husband? If this is not the case you might need to sit down and do some soul searching.
7. Is He Ready and If not Does He have a Valid Reason? ; He may have all these excellent qualities but if he's not willing to take the relationship to the next step, then he is not the one. Don't hang around and wait for him to change his mind someday, if he is really yours he will come back to you.
8. Is He Responsible and Ready to Make an Effort; He doesn't have to drive a Bentley or anything of that sort, but is he responsible enough to be a future husband and father. Does he make an effort in his career or business pursuit? This is an important way to know if he is the one.

10 Best Local Honeymoon Spots in Lagos

What new couple wouldn’t want to spend their honeymoon in some exotic location? What if we told you that you can have the honeymoon of your life in Lagos? Yup! Whether you are on a budget, afraid of flying, cannot find the time (or the fortitude) to plan a trip abroad, or simply love your city very much, Lagos has some of the best local honeymoon spots around.

 1. La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort
Honeymoon paradise. Play water sports and fish in the Atlantic; spend a day hiking in the green tropical forest; go canoeing or take a dip in the freshwater lake. Add spa treatments with your spouse and it has all the ingredients of an unforgettable romantic honeymoon experience. Pic Source: enroute.ng

 2. The Whispering Palms Resort, Badagry
Relax on your honeymoon and take in the beautiful palm-lined beach, mini zoo and art gallery; or get active with paddle boats, miniature golf, the gym, tennis, and swimming. Badagry is rich in history, so visit the Badagry Heritage Museum and get your slave trade history on.

 3. Kamp Ikare Beach Resort
The thrilling boat ride to the location is only the beginning. Enjoy the clean white sand, sparkling sea and relaxing quiet. You and your spouse will definitely feel like you are far from the Lagos you are used to.Pic Source hajelpitan.wordpress.com

 4. La Manga Beach Resort
The villas are all about luxury lodging, and when you step out, the stately coconut trees provide the perfect roof for a romantic picnic and delicious cocktails.

 5. Eko Tourist Resort
This place is so picture perfect you’ll need your spouse to remind you you’re still in Lagos. The swaying palm trees, bright sand, crystal clear water and luxury villas equal honeymoon bliss.

 6. Coconut Beach
You may never want to leave when you get to Coconut Beach, Badagry. Sip on cleansing, nourishing coconut water while you and your spouse take a ton of pictures of your amazing honeymoon.

 7. Epe Resort & Spa
Take honeymoon relaxation up ten notches at the spa with your spouse, chill and get buzzed by the pool, and then have a scrumptious romantic dinner in their lovely restaurant.

 8. Lekki Beach Resort
The sprawling lawns make for a top notch golfing experience at this resort. The golf course is set adjacent the majestic Atlantic Ocean, so your honeymoon will have no shortage of Beach delights.

 9. Lekki Leisure Lake
This awesome place in Lekki keeps flying under the radar. You can take romantic boat rides or chase thrills on a jet ski. Vantage Hotel provides a great view and a modern recreation facility called The Hub. The experience costs less than the luxury resorts if you are on a tighter budget.

 10. The Federal Palace Hotel
If your dream honeymoon features indoor pampering and sand-free shoes, get it world-class at The Federal Palace Hotel. Some rooms have a view of the Sea, so ask and it should be given. We also hear the food at the restaurant is the bomb.

Super Stylish Dress Picks for a Voluptuous Bride

"It’s not about what size you wear; It’s about how you wear your size".

As the popular fashion quote goes, it's not about how big you are, but how well you dress to suit your size. Preparing for your wedding is tasking enough and every bride (curvy or not) wants to look and feel stunning, confident and even comfortable on their big day. However, it goes without saying that it can be challenging to find the right wedding dress as a curvy bride.

The great news is that many designers like Watters.com, Sydneyscloset.com, Davidsbridal.com, Morilee.com, Bellerose and others are now designing dresses which make voluptuous brides feel and look their best on their wedding day.

Get inspired by these beautiful dresses, all excellently suited for bigger brides.

 Beaded Alencon lace appliques on net with satin trim (morilee.com)

 Venice lace appliques on net with crystal beaded trim (morilee.com)

 Bellerose Plus Size Wedding Gown (igigi.com)

 Ever After Plus Size Wedding Gown (igigi.com)

 Plus Size Crepe Sheath Wedding Dress (Davidsbridal.com)

 Tulle Plus Size Wedding Dress with Lace Cap Sleeve (Davidsbridal.com)

 Jewel Tulle Plus Size Wedding Dress with Crystals (Davidsbridal.com)

 The Look of Love Elegant Plus Size Wedding Dress (sydneyscloset.com)

 Promise Me Plus size casual wedding dress sweep train (sydneyscloset.com)

 Dream Girl Bridal Gown Plus Size Beach Wedding Dress (sydneyscloset.com)

 Beaded Trumpet Wedding Dress (Davidsbridal.com)

 Tulle Plus Size Wedding Dress with Illusion Straps (Davidsbridal.com)

 Rosalie Plus Size Wedding Gown (Igigi.com)

 Paulette Plus Size Wedding Dress (Igigi.com)

 White Diamonds Plus Size Wedding Gown (Igigi.com)

 Sparkling Embroidered Lace Appliques On a Tulle Bridal Gown (morilee.com)

 Delicately Beaded Alencon Lace On Net with Crystal Beaded Waistband (morilee.com)

 Venice Lace Appliques On Organza Combined with Crystal Beaded Embroidery (morilee.com)

 Venice Lace Appliques On Net Trimmed with Beaded Embroidery (morilee.com)

 Cap Sleeve Lace Over Satin Plus Size Wedding Dress (Davidsbridal.com)

15 Chic Ways To Style White Sneakers

Sneakers are no longer just reserved for the gym. If you're feeling like a fish out of water when it comes to getting dressed without heels, go through the pictures below for 15 sneaker-friendly outfit formulas to get you inspired.

Suited To Perfection

Show off your legs with a coordinating short suit and flat sneaks.

Minimal is More

You can never go wrong with the simplicity of a sheath midi dress and all-white trainers.

Sweat in Style

Try a cropped coordinating sweatsuit for a sportier, I-just-came-from-the-gym look.

High-Waisted Honey

Take note from Karlie Kloss and opt for a pair of high-waisted cropped pants that fall just above your ankle with a pair of simple lace-ups.

Roman Holiday-Inspired

For a summery European look, style your sneakers with a loose knit midi dress—bonus points when you take it up a notch by tying a striped sweater around your waist.

Business Casual

For a sophisticated spin, style your sneaks with structured office-friendly pieces like an oversized blazer and black pencil skirt.

Feminine Meets Sporty

For an unexpected combo, pair your sneakers with a girly silhouette in the form of a flared skirt or dress.

Sock It To Me

Style your white kicks with a pair of black socks to make the look really pop.

Who Wears Short Shorts?

The classic summer model off-duty uniform essentials: a leather jacket, white tee, denim shorts and white sneakers.

Summer Breeze

For a summery, ethereal look, pair white sneakers with a loose and flowy pair of culottes.

Athleisure Cool

Take note from models' off-duty uniform and style a sportier sneaker (like this pair of Adidas Originals) with leggings, a leather moto jacket and loose sweatshirt.

Abs-olutely Chill

Take the Kendall Jenner route with a belly-baring crop top, skinny jeans, bomber jacket and her go-to Kenneth Cole sneakers.

Kickin' It

A little black dress looks just as classic with a pair of Nike sneakers.

Back to Basics

Keep things simple with a pair of white flared jeans and basic tank top.

Cool in Culottes

Elevate your kicks by pairing them with a polished pair of cream culottes à la Kendall Jenner.

10 Must Read Wedding Night Secrets

Firsts are always important and hardly ever forgotten, your first car, job, pet or house and your wedding night is no different, it’s the first of many nights to be spent as MAN and WIFE!

Get ready, here are our top tips to make it a night to remember!

1. Setting the mood: Getting the ambience right in your honeymoon suite can not be over exaggerated. After an amazing but hectic day with your family and friends celebrating your love, it's time to relax and bond as a couple. Arrange to have the lights dimmed, lit tea light candles and rose petals spread on the bed, transforming it from a hotel room to your magical boudoir.
2. Music: Sounds and moments have a magical way of intertwining to form lasting memories. Grab your iPod and make a playlist of the song that reminds you guys of your first date, first kiss, and a brand new one to remind you of your first night together as husband and wife.
3. Undress each other: Take each other’s clothes off, it’s an excellent way to build intimacy. Lightly brush her skin as you remove the intricate bodice of her wedding dress, send chills up her spine.
4. Shower Together: In his 1979 hit, Turn Off the Lights, Teddy Pendergrass had the right Idea “Let's take a shower, shower together, I’ll wash your bodyyy, you’ll wash mine” need we say more?
5. Build the Anticipation: Kiss softly and make out like two shy teenagers, you’ve got your honeymoon and entire lives ahead you, why not discover each of your soul mates pleasure points, slowly, very slowly.
6. Food: All couples agree that they never taste any item from the carefully selected menu at the reception. Arrange for room service to provide finger food and refreshments waiting.
7. Treasure Hunt: Hide little gifts around the room or play the 'honey game' - blindfold your partner and get them to hunt for the drop of honey on your body, fingers or lips, all tools are welcome.
8. Lingerie: This is your chance to splurge for the sexiest piece - Chemise, Babydolls, silk or lace- it doesn’t matter what you chose, he’ll be wowed either way.
9. Cuddle: After all said and done nothing beats resting in the arms of the love of your life, reminiscing about the wedding day and listening to their gentle snoring just before you drop off.
10. Last on our list but most importantly don’t forget the 'Do Not Disturb' sign

16 Stunning Hairstyles for Nigerian Brides

Choosing your wedding hairstyle is a big decision. From the hair itself to the accessory that finishes the look, it has to be a perfect crown. You’ll be spoiled for choice with these 16 stunning hairstyles we’ve picked.

 With a statement piece like this one adorning a sleek, simple bun, the chandeliers got nothing on you, honey. @hairbysalonm

 The flower shaped bun at the back is just stunning, and we love the bejewelled headband too. With the hair slicked away from your face, you can stare down those uninvited guests hustling for souvenirs. @charishair

 Braids and a low bun make a beautiful match, like you and your man. @bernardsmiless

 Speaking of braids, cornrows are all grown up on this natural-haired beauty. @dionnesmithhair

 This soft sweeping style is gorgeous. Even problem edges will be concealed in all this beauty. Pinterest.com/beautifulbrownbrides

 A high braided bun like this one is a crown all on its own... @bridalhairgallery

 ... but it can also hold an actual crown and declare you Queen. @bridalhairstyles

 The shine on this U-chignon! It packs enough wattage to run the wedding if there’s power failure. @charishair

 These loc’d sisters are stunning in up-do’s. Curlynikki.com

 Pin curls done like this prove that old Hollywood glamour never gets old. @charishair

 Sneak in some extra inches with a pompadour like this one. Seize your bridesmaid’s heels too! It’s your party. munaluchibridal.com

 Her excitement is contagious. We are in our feelings here over her picture perfect braided bun and fringe. @bridalhairstyles

 This unique style checks all the right boxes, and then goes outside it and checks some more. Up-do’s are not the only way to go. You can almost wear your hair down in this artfully tucked in style. @asiyami_gold

 Gorgeous. Her chignon is pure art @charishair

 Power! She’s a standout bride by any standards, breaking the mould by wearing her afro out. The flowers are a beautiful touch and the overall effect is soft and classy. @cheripearl.com

 Never mind that guest that showed up in white; this piece of art will clear all doubts as to who is the real bride. Go forth and slay. @thiothiolove