WINDOW SHOPPING: MORE TIES AND ACCESSORIES FOR GROOMS

Oh! Thank God it's friday and it's another day for  window shopping at RB. Looking at our groom's line, here are some cozy neck ties and accessories for your big day. Have fun! 

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FAMILY TIME: MEET ACTRESS HILDA DOKUBO'S SON

 Tuvi is the one and only son/child of Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo. She calls him the "Most priced prince of Hilda's dynasty".Tuvi is the only son and child of Hilda and hubby Akarose Mrakpor.
You will recall that Hilda and screenwriter/movie director hubby Akarose Mrakpor met and wedded in 1986 then separated in 2008.Karo remarried in 2011 but broke up again with his second wife before reconciling with Hilda last year, 2013. Tuvi is the fruit if their marriage. See more photos of Hilda and her cute son having family time:

AN OPEN LETTER TO ROYAL ON HER BIRTHDAY

Hello Rbers...so today is my Birthday and in the spirit of open letter...lol...I present to you an open letter to me on my birthday.


Dear Royalty,
I don't need to ask how you are doing, cos truly the Lord has been faithful in your life. I saw that last year was tremendous for you, you chased a thousand, you conquered kingdoms, in the midst of lack and economic crisis you changed jobs and created labour. You saved souls and your heart pure as ever. I can go on and on about your works of faith & report cos indeed 2013 was indeed your year of Favour.

Hmmmm Royal Royal Royalty 2014 just started and I can see you gear up again for a great flight. I can only but wonder what you'll do by the end of 2014 now that the Lord has magnified you and called you great. Truly eyes have not seen, ears have not heard.... U're simply Royalty and watching you grow up all these years has shown me God's love and his greatness. Were there things you didn't accomplish last year, go back and get at it...it's in you to always win. I'm happy and thankful with the kind of family members, pastors,friends, choir members, RBers, Royalty Okasion Family, fans and colleagues that the Lord has surrounded you with, they all have helped to fashion you into this God desirable image.

I know today is your birthday and I want to specially wish you happy birthday, my prayer for you today is dat all the prayers and prophecies of your man of God throughout this year be revealed in you. In Jesus name. Keep the charm, smile and sweetness. I love you specially.


Warm regards
Royal David

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY I TRUST ...

By Royal David:


Obviously our focus today is on the word TRUST. The dictionary meaning of trust is simply put as confidence or reliance on someone's person or quality. You can depend and hold on to his/her words or actions, knowing that the person wil not try to harm or trick you. But is that what trust is really about. 

Dictionary definition very correct but that's just one side of the coin, there is more to trusting someone. Now lets unveil the otherside of trust. Most times when people say I trust him, or I trust her The reason is because he or she has given them no reason to doubt so their trust is based on the availability of openness and sincerity they get from the person. In other words because the person's actions are predictable. 

Your trust for someone is truly revealed when the person becomes unpredictable. E.g. A woman can trust a man who closes by 5:00pm and is home by 6:30pm and it has been so for months. But real trust is revealed by your actions when the man starts coming by 9:00pm and he says "some added responsibility at the office, or something came up just trust me." Can you handle that? it's at this point you can say you trust him or not. Trust isn't only about when one is predictable( when all is going as planned, when you can work out the other person's schedule) but when he/she isn't predictable and you can still hold on to their words. 
A time will come when the other party will tell you I have no time to explain just trust me on this. It may not even go down well with you but that's your moment of truth, your trust is being tested. She's been telling you her boss is secretly making advances at her, and now she is telling you that they are both travelling out of the country for a business meeting for 2weeks. And as a P.A you know her job requires her to go. How will you handle that?

I'm aware most of you have had your trust trampled on in the past. But now that you understood the true meaning of trust I hope you use the word wisely and give it at any rate to the one you truly love. Let it be said that you trusted him/her but he/she failed you and not you dis-trusting someone who is just faithful. How would you feel after complaining to a family friend about your husband keeping late nights and that you think he is having an affair, and then he/she opens up to tell you it's all because he is planning a surprise birthday party for you. Like the scripture says "trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" that's how God wants us to trust one another. 

Extracts from "The Beautiful Life"

COMMON/LIKELY WEDDING DAY DISASTER AND WHAT TO DO

By Royal David:

Just like every good organization foresees likely disaster that can befall them and set up measures that can withstand them when they occur or put things in place so that business activities are not affected. E.g flooding, armed robbery cases, fire outbreak ..etc. Its more like anticipating Evil. In the same vain a bride and groom to-be or a wedding planner can do a list of possible wedding day disaster and corresponding measures. Anyway make up your mind that nothing will spoil your big day...whatever the case maybe, it will go on well..no panic. 
Here is a few possible wedding day disaster and measures I have come up with;

A. You woke up on the D day and you feel nauseous. Relax! it could possibly be as a result of the whole planning stress. Ensure you take enough water, have a light breakfast, and try not to stand often during the event. Put on a smile..don't let it show, after a while you'll feel stronger. 

B. A bridesmaid or groomsman is sick or running late. Don't let it interrupt the service, don't start looking for a replacement, go on without him/her, there is no law that you must have equal number of train. It could also be the bride's dad who is running late and his phone is not reachable to ascertain his location. Get an uncle or an older brother to replace him.

C. You got to church and you found out that the wedding ring was left behind. Don't panic, borrow from your parents or close friend, present it nicely in an handkerchief tied up with ribbons to the priest or pastor.

D. While trying to set up the wedding cake at the reception, two of the layer fell off and it's all messed up
 Don't panic, Run to the nearest cake shop, rent a nice wedding cake that has same colour as the wedding colour and set it up. Return it after the wedding, clean-up the original wedding cake and present to the couples. Afterall it had fulfilled its purpose of photography. .guest don't get to eat of it anyway. ..lol

E. Rain is something you must plan for especially during the rainy season. If it's in rainy season get a good hall or tent and provide big umbrellas for your ushers to help escort guest to and fro their cars. Maybe its raining and it's affecting the attendance at your reception. Don't delay the event, go on and enjoy every bit after all people do have small events with small number of guest. If you delay, the ones who have been waiting for long might just start leaving. 

F. You had more guest than you bargained for, its not a problem everyone must not seat at the round table. Organize for chairs to be arranged at the back of the hall. Its faster easier and cheaper than renting tables and having to decorate them. In no time the extra guest will be seated and no one will notice if the extra chairs has chair-covers..*wink*

G. Food didn't get to me...this is 99% bound to happen. Well its sad but there is no remedy for this one so don't let this complain get to your ears, even if it does keep smiling and dancing cos most people got food and were satisfied. Afterall the event is for you and not to satisfy anyone. If they didn't get food they probably got souvenir. .everyone is happy.

This is just but a few...you can come up with your own list.


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5 TIPS/GUIDELINES ON BRIDAL HAIR

A very vital part of the bridal makeover and appearance is the bridal hair. What about your hair? What style have you chosen and how are you going about it. Here is a few tips to guide you when taking decisions as regards your wedding day hair.

1. Start early
First of all, everything about wedding requires starting early to achieve a good result. Start searching for the style early enough. Become more conscious of ladies hair-do and that of other brides. Use this time to scan through your photo gallery to see the hair and the style that looked good on you most in the past.

2. Shop for a stylist
If your regular stylist is not into bridal hair, shop for one. That's why the first point is important. Get recommendations from friends, family members or a wedding planner. You are shopping for both the best and affordable stylist. Other times you can use your regular stylist and get a makeup artiste who is good in wrapping bridal hair. Don't try to do it yourself if you don't know how to, but if you must, get someone to assist you and to give you honest advice/opinion. Once you get the right stylist, book for your hair trial so as to avoid negative surprises. 

3. Be You.
This is where some ladies err and look like someone else on their wedding day, such that they weren't easily recognized. That XYZ did a particular hair style doesn't mean that style will be good on you. Are the shapes of your faces thesame? Be true to yourself. That the weavon is expensive is not a guarantee that it will look good on you. Even though it's a cheap weavon or it could be your natural hair, as long as it looks good enough and fits you more, dress/accessorize it nicely and be you. Avoid anything too complicated.

4. Begin the Process
You do not just make your hair on your wedding morning. Begin the process early. Have a trial of your bridal hair, to avoid stories that touch. See how you will look. Maybe you want your hair coloured or dyed, do this like a month to your wedding, So it could sink and blend properly to look more natural and also to get acquitted with your face. If you need to relax or perm your hair, do this like 3days to your wedding, incase there is a burn it can be treated and every pain can subside before your big day.

5. Be free
Its not really advisable to do your hair on the morning of your wedding. The day or night before its always better because by the time you sleep and wake up, the tight edges of the hair showing on your face must have reduced Now your face is more relaxed. Avoid anything too tight or that will disturb your scalp. Avoid any hair-do that will constantly obstruct your view, ensure its properly wrapped. You must be free to tell the stylist to do it the way you please if you are not satisfied. 


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MODEL GETS ENGAGED AT A PLANNED/FAKE PHOTO SHOOT

Things men do to give their love the proposal of their dreams. This is really very adorable see story and photos below..

A few weeks ago super model Quiana Grant, 31, who thought it was work as usual, believed she was shooting an editorial for Neiman Marcus, not knowing it was fake, all planned by her boyfriend Dr. James Pinckney. He made up the fake shoot so he could crash the set and pop the question. As Quiana was doing her thing, Dr James appeared unbelievably and he began...

"I want to tell you something. I want to tell you that you’re the most amazing person I’ve ever met. I love you with all my heart. Your compassion, your kindness to others. God truly sent me an angel. Quiana Nicole Grant, will you marry me?

Quiana who was stunned and happy accepted the proposal and Dr James revealed to her the fake photo shoot as part of his plans. This proposal has currently been viewed by over a thosand on youtube. 

DAKORE EGBUSON AKANDE WELCOMES HER BABY

Dakore Egbuson Akande one of Nollywood's finest actress with no bad record, actually one of my favourite, just had her second child. Mother and child are doing well. The joy of motherhood a big congratulations to her and her family.

THE FUTILITY OF PERFECTION

He is Educated and successful. Respected in the community ...deeply religious and he beats his wife.... These were the words that fell into my ears from the conversation between two people as I sat in a bus on my way back from church..... That statement lingered in my spirit and led me to pen my thoughts..."The futility of Perfection"

What do you call perfect....in your relationships whether between couples, colleagues, children, what do you see in them and what do you want to make of them. Perfection is not static or didactic, it's variable in nature, this is because something you called perfect yesterday might just become not perfect at the advent of a new design or style. It cuts across many things Technology, Fashion, Music, even Education. Life is progressive the fact that the new modern smart Tv's we've got now are excellent and can be called perfect doesn't mean the ones our fathers had in d 80's weren't excellent, they too thought what they had was perfect. 

Now since you understand my theory as regards perfection, why do you look for perfection in people and in your relationships? It's futile. You can't have it all in one. You might say she is all I ever wanted, she's got the brains, beauty curves everything. If your decision to marry her was based on all of these, what will you do when months later her curves are covered up with fat? Like the man in my opening statement, seemed like the perfect man to an outsider but only an insider can tell. He is tall and rich but I can't stand his accent. She is pretty and successful but got this bad temprament. He is loving and caring but I can't shake off the feeling that he cheats. Everything about her is cool but the girl eats too much and more so she is too loud.

If you look deeply there is always this one thing or even more than one that tries to place a coma or a BUT on people's personality. The problem is not them or what they do, rather the problem is you who is looking for perfect. Stop concentrating on the bad and start concentrating and celebrating their good. True love and maturity is when you admit and say I see your errs but I chose to love you still, after all that's the kind of love God has shown towards man. With time you'll discover your spouse is all you ever needed and not want, you wouldn't want to trade your kids for any other in the world, and also  realize that your boss is actually a nice lady. Generally your relationship with people will improve.