L IS FOR LOIS x FOOT LOCKER: HOW TO STYLE A SNEAKER 4 WAYS

Every year the same old story: Foot Locker's Week of Greatness. It's a become a tradition here on the blog and I never get tired of it. Foot Locker releases a crazy bunch of super cool sneakers and I get to highlight my favorite here on the blog. This time I chose the Puma Fierce that I styled up in four completely different ways. Can we just take a minute to acknowledge the fact that Puma has made a major comeback this year? Ever since Rihanna took over it's been going uphill. Well played Puma, well played. Of course Foot Locker released a few new Pumas (like the Puma Fierce I'm wearing) during Week of Greatness, along with some sick Jordans and Adidas NMDs, some in exclusive colour ways to Foot Locker.
In honour of Week of Greatness I decided to show you 4 different ways I'd rock sneakers. Here is my week in sneakers lookbook. Friday's we wear high heels to party :P
If you know me, you know I hardly ever wear heels IRL. Nothing goes over the comfort of a sneaker..
But keep reading to see the looks! :D

BEAUTY-HOW TO WEAR// BENI DURRER LOOK PALETTE HELENA

Hey guys,

It's been a while since I've done a beauty post and I want to change things up a little here. I've had plans all year, but life forced me to put them on hold. Now I'm ready to continue. From now on I will be filling my beauty section, but I've divided it into parts. I will have "How To Wear" posts in which I highlight new collections/limited editions, full seasonal drops by a brand in a make up look. "Get The Look" will feature random products from PR Samples/gifts I've gotten I've thrown together into a look, "My Beauty Problems" will cover tackling my beauty problems (post hyperpigmentation, pimple outbreaks, dry skin etc.) and in "Beauty5" I will show you my fav beauty products from a special category I'd like to highlight.
That being said, here is my first "How To Wear" post featuring summer 2016 product range by Beni Durrer! Hope you enjoy it.

KENZO H&M PRE-LAUNCH PARTY

My last event before I left for Ghana was the long awaited pre-launch party of the H&M x Kenzo collaboration. These H&M parties are what people live for and everyone wants to get on the list, because not only do you get to shop the collection in a much secludedter crowd and certain amount of comfort (i.e. you won't get trampled over, you do not have to wait in line 6 a.m. in the morning when the store opens 9 a.m. plus you don't have to fight with shopaholic xyz over that same dress, because it's the last in your size!) a night earlier, but the party itself is super fun too.
The collection itself wasn't really a stunner and I think people weren't really buying into the hype as they did for H&M Balmain or Alexander Wang or Versace..

GHANA INSTA DIARY

THE BEST CYBERWEEK DEALS 2016 - BEAUTY, FASHION, FITNESS, JEWELRY - pt 3

It's Cyber Week and a lot of shops are having MAJOR deals. Welcome to part 3. 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 :*

DESIGNER

FORZIERI

As you know, FORZIERI is one of my go to places for designer deals. And I like to make use of big discounts on bags or shoes (only thing designer I get) that have been on my list for a long time or I have saved up on for. Again Forzieri is having major deals with extra 20%-40%!! If you've been eyeing that one designer bag, you'll keep forever - now is the time to treat yourself.

Enter codes:
2YHCJD on all orders over 450€ for 30% off
NXZ7GF on all orders over 300€ for 25% off
LHZJJN on all orders over 400€ for 20% off incl. SALE!
Free Shipping: on orders of 195€
Special: 40% - 50% on Editors Special (pink dot: 50% - yellow dot: 40%)
Ends: Sunday, 26.11.2016

THE OUTNET

THE OUTNET is my second address and they're having major clearance sales on the US site with up to 90% off. The Europe site has up to 80% off selected designers and pieces.

Enter code: no need
Free Shipping: 10€ Germany, free shipping in the US
Ends: Monday, 27.11.2016

JEWELRY

FINERY LONDON

I just recently stumbled across FINERY LONDON and since have been so hooked to this store. They are very minimalist meets architectural design and on the pricier range. But with their 30% off today it's a steal. How gorgeous are these earrings?

Enter code: FRIDAY30
Free Shipping: on orders from 125€
Special: Free gift (super cute bracelets!) when you invite 5 friends.
Ends: Friday, 25.11.2016

MADELEINE ISSING

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Madeleine Issing on the other hand is much for affordable. I've worn her designs frequently on the blog and I'm very happy to see how the brand has evolved in terms of design. She really offers cute minimalist jewelry as well as some more eye-catching pieces. Check her out! For Black Friday you can have your necklaces engraved for free!

Enter code: no code needed
Free Shipping: on orders from 60€
Special: Free engraving, 5€ off your first order
Ends: Friday, 25.11.2016

FITNESS

NIKE

All that turkey eating, you gotta loose some. LOL. Just kidding, but
Btw 30% off . So if you are in need of new Air Max, now is the time.

Enter code: XMAS16
Free Shipping: on all orders
Ends: Monday, 27.11.2016

Love Lois xxx

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THE BEST CYBERWEEK DEALS 2016 - BEAUTY, FASHION, FITNESS - pt 2

It's Cyber Week and a lot of shops are having MAJOR deals. Welcome to part 2! 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 :*

BEAUTY

DOUGLAS

20% off ON EVERYTHING on DOUGLAS, Beauty Lovers! EVERYTHING. You heard correctly.

Enter code: no need, automatically calculated at checkout
Free Shipping: on orders of 25€
Specials: free beauty gift - enter CODE: KUGEL
Ends: Monday, 28.11.2016 at 23.59 GMT

FEELUNIQUE

FEELUNIQUE is having daily specials for Cyber Week, which you can find here, as well as brand sales for Maybelline New York (up to 33% off), Decleor (3 for 2), Ghd (25€ off), Bioderma (25% off), L'Oreal Paris (up to 37% off) to name a few. I recommend looking out for YSL (up to 20 off), Lancôme (20% off), Tangle Teezer (20% off), Antipodes (33% off), La Roche-Posay (up to 33% off) and Elizabeth Arden (up 25% off).
Find all brand sales here.
Extra 10% off on all items listed here only on today, on Friday.
Update: EXTRA 15% off ENTIRE SITE with code "BLACKFREITAG". Bareminerals has just been added with 25% off.

Enter code: no need. Use CODE "BLACKFREITAG" for 15% off everything!
Free Shipping: on orders of 40€
Specials: Free special gift on orders over 38€, free gift from Elizabeth Arden and Sigma.
Ends: Monday, 27.11.2016

THE BODY SHOP

THE BODY SHOP is having 40% off on EVERY DAMN THING!!

Enter code: BLACK40
Free Shipping: on orders of 40€
Ends: Monday, 27.11.2016

LOOKFANTASTIC

Lookfantastic has different deals going on for Cyber Week, such as 3 for 2, 20% off selected items (CODE "CYBERLF"), 30% off, 40% off or 18% off sitewide (use CODE "RUSH").

Enter code: CYBERLF / RUSH
Free Shipping: on orders of 20€
Special: free gifts with certain purchases
Ends: Monday, 27.11.2016

Love Lois xxx

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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 ;)
(Ps.: make sure your adblocker is off to view content)

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.