THE BEST CYBERWEEK DEALS 2016 - BEAUTY, FASHION, FITNESS - pt 1

It's Cyber Week and a lot of shops are having MAJOR deals. I've listed some of the best deals out there along with all codes and extra specials you need to know. Of course I'll be showing you my fav pieces from each shop as well. I will be updating this post all weekend so be sure to check back. As a matter of fact, why don't you go ahead and book mark it and check back before you do your online shopping. I've divided the guide into 3 parts - Fashion, Beauty and Designer, Jewelry + Fitness in three different posts.
You can thank me later :*

FASHION

ASOS

ASOS is having 20% off on EVERY DAMN THING!! EVERYTHING people! Don't forget to check out some cute gifts, beauty or their christmas section!

Enter code: GOGOGO (USA use THANKFUL30 for 30% off!!!!!!!)
Free Shipping: on orders of 29,99€
Ends: Tuesday, 29.11.2016 at 9 o'clock MEZ

&OTHERSTORIES

You'll find daily specials on &OTHERSTORIES listed in their Black Friday boutique with deals up to 50% off. Check it out here. New items will be added until Sunday.

Enter code: no need, calculated at checkout.
Free Shipping: 5€
Special: 10% off your order if you sign up for the newsletter
Ends: Sunday, 27.11.2016

NA-KD

Everyone's fav Snapchat Haul brand, NA-KD, is giving 25% off everything!

Enter code: BLACKWEEKEND
Free Shipping: ?
Ends: Monday, 28.11.2016

RIVER ISLAND

Oh gosh I'm lusting over every single piece I've chosen to show you! Their Limited Edition collection is sooooo dreamy! Get 20% off selected pieces which you can find here.

Enter code: BFRIDAY16
Free Shipping: 6€
Ends: Friday, 25.11.2016 at 9 o'clock

ZALANDO

Enter code: BLACKFRIDAY16A
Free Shipping: ?
Ends: Monday, 28.11.2016

PULL AND BEAR

 PULL AND BEAR is having 20% off on everything as well. Found some really cute pieces and shipping is free as well!

Enter code: no need, calculated at checkout.
Free Shipping: 3,95€ or free instore collection
Special: Free Shipping on all orders!
Ends: Monday, 28.11.2016

BOOHOO

Up tp 70% off on site. US shoppers get 50% off excluding sale.

Enter code: no need, calculated at checkout. (USA use CODE "FRIYAY50")
Free Shipping: 3,95€ or free instore collection
Special: Free Shipping on all orders with CODE "DEU30"
Ends: Friday, 28.11.2016 at 23:59

PUBLIC DESIRE

Our fav instagram shoe brand PUBLIC DESIRE back at it again with the 30% off sitewide sale!

Enter code: CYBER30
Free Shipping: 2,99 pounds to UK, 3,99 to Germany, 5,99 to US.
Ends: Monday, 28.11.2016

TOPSHOP

Love Lois xxx

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BROUGHT THE AFRICAN SUN BACK WITH ME

Hey Guys,

How have you been? I just got from Africa and I have to admit the climate change was brutal. So brutal I got sick the minute I stepped of the plane in Amsterdam. Literally. However I brought the African sun with me in my heart which is why I'm sharing one more summery look with you. Tomorrow I'll share my insta diary from Ghana (you can see a preview of it right now on Instagram @LoisOpoku - check out my hashtag #lisforloisGHANA and then I'll share one more summer look and some more snaps from Ghana. Then I'll finally come to terms with winter and you'll get to see my winter wardrobe this year.
But for now I'll be happy with my summer look. Maybe it puts a smile on your face, maybe it'll make you miss summer as bad as me or maybe you're just wondering why I'm not in sync with the weather in Europe right now.
But somewhere on this globe it's still summer so.. (Ghana *cough*)

COUNTDOWN TO KENZO X H&M

Shop the entire collection here

Another year, another H&M designer collaboration. I'm headed to the pre-launch party tonight to see the collection first off for myself. Check out last year's pre-launch party for H&M x Balmain.

See you on Snapchat for the live action ;)

MONDAY SALE MADNESS

Monday crazy sales and I've got it all bundled up for you guys here including all discount codes to save some more!

NASTYGAL

NastyGal is on a mission: extra 40% off sale! I too had to make use of this opportunity as I have been dying to shop at Nastygal for a while, but I've never been so sure about import taxes and duties and shipping costs. They're not as bad as I thought and are calculated at checkout. Another stunner at checkout? The extra whopping 40% off right here or shop some of my favs below!

THE LBD EDIT

SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!

WHITE DRESSES

ACCESSORIES

MORE FROM NASTYGAL + 40% SALE

NEW LOOK

So I  bought something on New Look last night because I stumbled across the most perfect leather accordion skirt I've been looking for for weeks and I have to admit my shopping wasn't the greatest. It took me forever to check out because one of the items had sold out but the site wouldn't update and let me know which item to remove or remove itself. I finally got through, I just hope they've fixed their technical difficulties probably due to high maintenance during flash sales and sale season. Anyway stumbled upon coats for 50% off.. since winter is upon us, get coated! Ends 31st October.

COATS AT 50% OFF

TOPSHOP

No code needed. Start shopping :D

TAKE AN EXTRA 20% OFF

MY TOPSHOP FAVES

ASOS

Who doesn't love ASOS? ASOS just made Monday a whole lot better with 20% off EVERYTHING! Yes that includes sale. Thank you very much! Scroll a little down for the discount code ;)
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BEST PULLOVERS FOR FALL

GET YOUR WARDROBE WINTER-READY

TIPP: GET BEAUTY AT 20% OFF TOO!

USE CODE MAJOR20 to save on ASOS. Ends November 1st 9 o'clock MEZ.


UPDATE: This just in - 20% off EVERYTHING on our fav Instagram shoe brand Public Desire.

PUBLIC DESIRE

Save 20% of everything on shoes, shoes, shoes from Public Desire. Excludes sale and the new Hailey Baldwin collection though, which btw is lit! Kind of Yeezy Season meets Public Desire favorites.

NEW SEASON BOOTS

SALE FAVS WHILE YOU'RE ALREADY AT IT

USE CODE HALLOQUEEN to save extra 20%. Ends 31st October 2016 midnight GMT.

DESIGNER

Now my favorite thing to shop besides shoes are designer pieces. As of last year, I pick one item that is timeless, that's been on my list for a while and has a great deal.

FORZIERI

Forzieri has been ever so generous with their new season, mid season and end of season sales and next to Net-a-Porter this is where I shop for designer as of late because you can always get some pretty good deals when the time is right. I'm really liking Forzieri so far.
Got some major codes for ya! Check out my favs first.

MY DESIGNER SALE FAVS

HANDBAGS TO CONSIDER FOR 20-30% OFF

20% off  orders over 275€ (includes sale!) or any sale item USE CODE NQ8HZX
25% off orders over 350€ USE CODE D8JTK7
30% off  orders over 700€ USE CODE WRHTSC
(This is the most tempting if your planning on splurging on that handbag you've been saving for for months now! Freaking 30% less!) End 31st October midnight GMT.

THE OUTNET

The Outnet is one of the best designer online stores out there I know because it's a discount store. Unfortunately their extra 30% off ended two nights ago midnight. I could however snag 2 pieces I had stumbled across thanks to my insomnia keeping me awake. You should take a look at their site though because they sell designer at high discounts. Promise to share something like this earlier!
I'm keeping my eyes peeled, because I got you sister!

EDIT: USE CODE SHIPITGOOD for free shipping over 175€

Happy shopping my loves! The week just took a good start, didn't it?

Love Lois xxx

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SUEDE AND LACED

NEED
I cannot deal with Berlin's weather right now which is why I'm escaping to the last few of my summer looks that are still unpublished. This is one of the looks I wore to Bread&Butter. I mixed suede and tan with black lace up details and finished it of with gold jewelry. I've been loving my jewelry from Stella&Dot which I've been wearing to every outfit in different combinations, which is why it's all the more annoying that my favorite pieces are left to dust on his shelf right on top of his bed knowing I'll never see it again.. *eye roll*
Good thing material things can be replaced.. another emotional bruise from meeting him is so not worth it. If he were to man up, he'd send them to me instead of using them as a cheap excuse to force me or worse blackmail me into seeing him again.

Anyway, can we have summer back please?! Who even enjoys freezing winter..?

JOIN ME ON BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GRAND JOURNEY! GIVEAWAY 1x2 TICKETS

A couple of weeks back I had one of the most magical nights ever with Bombay Sapphire. A fusion of Art in honour of Berlin Art Week. The event was held in a Secret Garden (yes we took a bus trip to the middle of nowhere and nobody knew where to) and me Josi stayed all night sipping drinks, talking to Sophia, the curator of the cocktails, and gossiped about the art that was produced in collaboration with Junique. The event really was fun and just one more great of my experiences I've had with Bombay Sapphire.
All the more excited am I for the next event coming up!! And this is where it all gets super exciting guys, because I'm giving away a chance for you to join me!! Keep reading sister, thank me later!

ph.: Jules, me

THE GRAND JOURNEY by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE

Überrasche, stimuliere und fessle deine Sinne – auf unserer Reise für die Sinne direkt in eine neue Geschmacksdimension. Link in der Bio!☝️

A video posted by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (@bombaysapphire_de) on Oct 24, 2016 at 9:31am PDT

Mark your calendars because from 31.October - 6th November Bombay Sapphire embarks on a journey through your senses - from culinary experiences to journeys through the past, surprises and more, Bombay Sapphire has created an one of kind experience for us: The Grand Journey. And the event literally takes place in a train! Press play on the video to see what I'm talking about ;)

Now that you've gotten a little taste of what Bombay Sapphire Events are like and I've got you all excited for the next one I'd like to invite you and your best friend to join me on the journey on October 31st at 21 o‘clock.  I'm giving away 1x2 tickets for you and your friend. Together we will join the Bombay Sapphire Train along with other bloggers and guests for an evening full of surprises, drinks, finger food and more. Can't wait to meet you guys and spend an evening together on a special journey!

Giveaway rules
Must be over 18! (Because we only drink responsibly!)
Must be able to be in Berlin on October 31st from 20.30 o'clock.

Comment your favorite emoji or let me know why I should pick you on this Instagram post or drop a comment here on this blogpost.

For extra chances: 
Follow on Twitter and/or RT this Tweet.
Like my Facebook page and on this Facebook post and/or leave a comment.
Or let me know via Snapchat (@LoisOpoku) why you want to come with me.

Giveaway ends October 30th at 16 o'clock. Winner will be notified on the same day with all the details.

So excited for this!

Love Lois xxx

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OSHUN BEAUTY EVENT

A couple of week ago I attended the coolest beauty event I've ever been to! Not because it was specially done or anything - trust me in my 5 years of blogging I have been to a whole lotta events, and some have been the craziest things I've ever experienced - but it was because of the energy and the cause. It was special in a different sense.
Dedicated to celebrating the beauty of dark skin the team of OShun called all black girls to come out and celebrate with a special make up session. Yes this event was entirely dedicated to females of colour, but living and struggling in western society, sometimes we gotta do our own parties too!
Remember another woman's beauty is not the absence of your own.
Light skin girls, Dark Skin girls,
White girls, Black girls,
YOU are ALL B E AU T I F U L.

LITTLE GUCCI SOMETHING..

Yet another Gucci purchase! And I haven't even shown you the first. But as I said in my wish list post I wanted to make myself a little gift and I got it: the Gucci SoHo key holder.
I was lucky enough to get the last one of Breuninger. How gorgeous is this little Gucci SoHo keychain? The leather is so soft and it feels very luxe. Not only can I fit in my keys, but it's actually big enough to fit a little credit card, some coins and mini sized lipsticks (like these ones from YSL I often carry with me but get lost in my handbag) without being to big or bulgy.
The zip really is a bonus! I have been thinking about getting a new key holder for a while now, because my old one from H&M has gotten super rusty over the years. I wanted to go for something

BEEFEATER GIN x L IS FOR LOIS

It's my birthday today!! And I turned 23!
In honour of this very special day I teamed up with the lovely of Beefeater Gin to celebrate this very special day! We created a drink especially for me:
THE RUBY G&T

ALL I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY IS..

1. MAC// Retro Matte Liquid Lipstick - Recollection 

2. Zara// Mini Backpack

3. Gucci// Princetown slipper

4. Gucci// belt

5. Zara// Choker

6. MAC// Sheertone Shimmer Powder Blush - Peach Twist

7. Zara// Choker

8. Gucci// Boots

9. Zara// Choker 

10. Zara// leather bralette

11. MAC// Antique Velvet Lipstick

12. Yves Saint Laurent// Card Holder

13. Gucci// SoHo keyholder

14. Gucci// Dionysus bag

Can't believe another year has passed. Time is at such a speed right now, I feel like life is rushing me by. I'm turning 23 tomorrow so I decided to post a little wish list here and the blog. Oh and make sure to stop by tomorrow for a little giveaway!

The Gucci SoHo keychain will be a gift to myself, where as the Dionysus, Princetown slippers and boots will be on my list of things I'm saving for this year and the Gucci belt probably my next purchase. I hate backpacks but I'm obsessed with this cute little bag from Zara, as it can be worn like my dream bag from MCM - the bebe boo.  The MAC wants are my beauty wishes that I stumbled across whilst out shopping with my friend Grace. The purple matte liquid lipstick is on my wish list since last week when I saw my friend Julie rocking it (you probably saw that on Snapchat!). As for chokers? I'm obsessed and I want all three packs I spotted at Zara plus very much the Acne choker copy that seems to be sold out everywhere already.. oh well

So yeah these are a list of material things I could come up with to wish for my birthday. But I'm not really the person to wish for things.. It doesn't really matter what it is you gift me and I mean it when I say "I don't mind at all.", after being asked what it is I want. Fact is I will most probably even forget what it is you gave me for my birthday (Sorry!). But what I don't forget is the feeling I had in that very moment realizing you thought of me, you took your time to get me something and that smile and excitement on your face being happy to gift me something..
As for non-material wishes.. My biggest wish is that I find my smile again I lost in the last couple of months. I wish to I find my way, place and purpose in this world. But above all I wish that all lost and broken souls find someone or something to mend their heart. I wish for peace and a little less pain in this world and to never have to see someone I care about be so self-destructive and break anything and anyone good they've got left in the process.

Love Lois xxx

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DIESEL LOVERDOSE TATTOO

This post is dedicated to my favorite scent of all times Diesel Loverdose Tattoo. It's my signature scent. I know for a fact that it smells particularly different on my skin. It wouldn't smell the same on you or on friend the way it smells on me. I don't know what it is but the fusion with my skin and probably own odor see for a perfect match.
It's very sexy and smells very pleasant without being too much. It's the right kind of subtle without being lost, the right kind of without being heavy. It's sensual.
I haven't been wearing it lately since I've run out of it, but it kept me for good three years. I still remember the event Nisi took me to during Fashion Week 2013 where the scent was presented for the first time and since then we have not parted ways.

ON THE EDGE - ODLO GIRLS TIME

I have to admit I would have never come this far, had I read the invitation from Odlo properly, for I would have politely declined the invitation and stayed at home safe. Me and heights are a mismatch like socks and sandals. They do not match.. unless you are open to it. Odlo invited my to their first Odlo Girls Time last week and it was no ordinary event. House running. HOUSE RUNNING. Let me repeat again, HOUSE freaking RUNNING was on the agenda.
Imagine my shock when I got there in my cute little outfit (btw the comfiest sports bra and tights I've ever owned! Thank you Odlo!) ready to run in a house not on its walls.
Sitting here on the edge was the farthest I got. Jacky, Amandine and I were pushing each other all evening until we got geared up and said at least we would try.

LEVIS 505C PRE LAUNCH PARTY

What's up guys?
How have you been? It's been super quiet here lately, but I'm back motivated as ever! I finally got my hands on all my fashion week material I shot together with Phillip, which is why I'm ending the drought here on my blog with my first event from fashion week - the Levis 505c launch party that took place on the first night after my first shows right at the Ramones museum. I made a quick outfit change somewhere in the city and opted for my new 505c of course. It's a very loose fit/straight cut kinda jeans that kinda of looks like a hybrid of a mom jeans and boyfriend jeans. Super casual.
But you can dress it up any way - casual, edgy (which I tried here), you name it and go for it..
The event itself was nice. Berlin's fashion crowd gathered in the middle of the street, people enjoying a beer, a drink or two and street food served right of a food truck whiles polas were being made to save all the memories of that night.
I took home two polaroids, two memories caught on film.

It was a good start to fashion week..

10 NEW FEATURES OF THE NEW UPDATED NIKE NTC APP

What's up guys!
How is your new week going? I can still feel the aftermath of my workout with Nike last Thursday. Trust me, my glutes were burning and my butt feels sore. I was able to test the new NTC app in its full new glory in some of Nike's latest collection while being guided through the workout by the amazing Nada Ivanovic, one of Nike's very own trainers. (Just when you think you feel like throwing the towel, she will keep you motivated to keep fighting. There is no giving up when she says "keep going!" - My butt thanks her now. *praying hands emoji*).
I got a first glimpse at the app and its new changes. It's a completely new app and not just an update. You have to delete the old one in order to use the new one. You can however still log in with your old account details.
Below are the 10 new features of the new version of the app.

IOANA CIOLACU EXPERIENCE FROM BERLIN FASHION WEEK - BACKSTAGE+RUNWAY

Today I need to share an unpublished post with you. I don't know how I forgot to hit the publish button on this, especially because it's one of my favourite. It's about a very special designer, a designer I have been following and supporting since her beginning as a nominee for Designer of Tomorrow Award. Ioana Ciolacu won as deserved and has since come a long way. She returned to Berlin Fashion Week every time following her win as DfT and I visited every show. Her designs and fashion inspire me and I love following her and seeing how each season evolves. The Ioana Ciolacu show was one of my favorite experiences during fashion week. I visited her backstage with Phillip, talked to her as the tension minutes to the show built up. I took a closer look at the pieces that were ready to hit the runway just minutes after and watched as the make up artists created her runway makeup looks and got the models dressed and ready.
I watched the show from the runway as Phillip stayed backstage and experienced the entire spectacle from behind closed doors. He captured all the special moments for me, as I watched my favorite looks walk the runway. Enjoy the post! I love all the images!
Fashion week is coming up again next week and in honour of it returning I'm throwing it way back to last season. Let the rumble begin..

MOET WORLD PARTY DAY

Last Saturday Moet invited people all around the World to come together and celebrate with them, sip cocktails and endless amounts of champagne and enjoy the day eating the most fancy finger food (which tasted divine btw!) while they had a few surprises in store. All around the globe in different cities it was the Moet World Party day.

The location was magical. The Ku'damm beach turned new Cappucino Cafe (one of Berlin West's new hotspot and It place for the rich) was the perfect spot. Moet had turned the place into a Pinterest heaven or something of Tumblr, a place I would have easily gotten married at. Although at first I was a little irritated about the snobbish vibes it turned into an amazing day.
My best friend and I enjoyed ourselves, met a few familiar faces as we lay in the sun and had time to catch up on what's been going on in our lives. I had so much fun on the pool floaty!

In the evening the stage opened up to a surprise act: Adesse!
Adesse's live performance was great. I found him through Instagram one day and have been following since. To hear his music live is quit the difference from hearing him on the sub with my iPhone.
Have fun looking through the pictures. I hope I was able to catch at least a glimpse of the atmosphere from the Moet party.

A YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY EXPERIENCE AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE

A few weeks ago YSL held a special event at Galeries Lafayette in celebration of the launch of their newest products and trends. It was a huge afterwork event with lots of champagne, discounts on everything and a special make up show by YSL's famous makeup experts who traveled all the way to Berlin. As a Thank You for attending, Galeries Lafayette and YSL Beauty offered free make-over appointments and of course I couldn't say no to such an opportunity. I made an appointment for the next day, perfect in time for Shery's birthday party.

Sarah from YSL Beauty made me feel comfortable from the very first moment. She gave me a lot of beauty tips as she explained step by step what she was doing.
Struck in all awe I forgot to snap a picture after my look was done. I did however share my finished face and the entire make up session on Snapchat (Make sure to follow to keep up to date with my shenanegans! Add loisopoku!).
Huge thanks to Galeries Lafayette for this opportunity and Sarah for the amazing look! I looked fabulous for Shery's birthday party night out.
I bought a few new products. But more on those in a new post.. and possibly a new video? ;)

DER NACHTMAHR PREMIERE AND A RED CARPET EXPERIENCE WITH MY READER

Last week I attended the premiere of Der Nachtmahr and I was able to take one of you guys, my readers along. But I didn't just take her to the premiere - I planned something special. A unique experience and a special day. It was a day full of fittings, hair and appointments and of course the premiere and aftershow party. READ to find out more...

FITTING WITH FRENCH CONNECTION

BBQ WITH TIMBERLAND AND THE NEW #TBLBOATSHOES

About two weeks ago I had the pleasure of having my first BBQ of the season with Timberland in celebration of their new model the #TBLboatShoes, a loafer made for summer. The location was beautiful, the BBQ delicious, as we seemed to float on the Spree. The platform we were situated on did. Or so it felt at least. You could hear the gentle waves crash against the platform. It all looked beautiful and somewhat idyllic as if stolen from a still painting. It was almost perfect; had it not been for the chilling breeze.
But you know me. It takes little put a smile on my face and wrap me up in a sense of content. And so all it took was a face of a good friend I hadn't seen in a while. Beautiful jolly Nastya. Plus there was good food. Good drinks - double plus. Some more familiar faces - add another plus. A well decorated location that could have easily been a memory of something I might have seen on Pinterest while browsing inspiration or mistaken for an illusion, but the cold breeze I felt, made sure to remind me it was all quite real. A lovely PR Team - yet another plus.
Besides eating and chatting and discovering the latest Timberland addition, we got to choose and customize our own pair of Timberland Boat Shoes. Tucked in a little shack sat a lady patiently stitching on all our customizations chosen from various boxes of colorful patches in comic style.

I picked out a pair in baby blue and kept the customization to a minimum. Simply a little lightening in the right far corner of my right shoe. Would you laugh if I told you it nearly took me an hour to decide what to put on my shoes just to go with a little lightning tucked away in a corner? You would, probably shake your head smirking.
The shoes are made of the softest leather. And they feel comfortable.
Thank you so much Timberland for the lovely evening and BBQ session.
Thank you for the shoes!

PRESS DAYS APRIL 2016

PRESS DAYS APRIL 2016.

Impressions.

Two Days, too many agencies and a whole lotta love for labels

CAMEL ON CAMEL ON CAMEL - GPD DAY 1

What's good squad?
I just wanted to share my look from the Press Days last week with you guys. I went for total camel look, somewhat looking like I was trying to challenge how much camel one can wear before looking like one. I don't know why but I really wanted to combine these culottes with the top, both new in my closet which I snagged of the sale at Mango.
After having kept my Rihanna x Puma creepers safely tucked in the farthest corner of my closet (talk about "I need these shoes so desperately in my closet else my world will stop!" .. oh the power of a hype *smh*), I finally brought them out months after the release party and staying up to midnight to buy them. I've been wearing them a lot lately. I kind of remembered why I got them in the first place and why I fell for the hype.
They are pretty amazing, don't you think?

THE MINT&BERRY FLOWER MARKET

Hey guys,

I had the most wonderful Sunday in a while. Would you believe me if I said it was magical? I visited the Mint&Berry Flower market with Tissi, Mali and my boy. Local florists, street food and workshops between a sea of beautiful flowers while you had the opportunity to shop the new Mint&Berry spring/summer collection, which btw has the sweetest summer floral dresses and pieces that scream "we need spring, summer and sun"!