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#fbf: The Twinship Beauty Files!

Posted on March 25, 2016

Feven

Helena

Okay, you know when you’re going through your iPhone and come across random memories, well this is one of them! Something that we do everyday is go on a walk– we call it our “Steve Jobs walk.” It helps us decompress, but more importantly reflect, think and feel. So earlier this week, on our walk, we were talking about our strengths and weaknesses and amazingly, we both said the same thing we wrote in our beauty confessions in October 2013. Not sure if that’s a good thing, but at least we’re honest.

Helena

Feven

xoxo,

Feven & Helena #twinship

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FHY x Golden Canvas

Posted on March 9, 2016

We got a sweet package in the mail the other day and just had to share! As proud Eritrean women, we love supporting other Eritrean or Ethiopian owned businesses like Golden Canvas. And although it’s generally sunny in LA, we’re staying warm and cozy in our new fave sweatshirt, “The Habeshas.” You can see more amazing sweatshirts and t’s at www.goldencanvas.net.

And for those of you who don’t know Habesha is a term referring to Eritrean/Ethiopian people. Sending love to all our shikorinas out there! You all are queens!

xoxo,

Feven & Helena #twinship

P.S. extra close up photos for your review! Peace.

Habeshas be like…

Feven strike a pose

peace by Helena

many faces of Feven

pose by Helena

that FY look down pose

Habesha Helena

#tbt: The Twinship Mama Makeover!

Posted on February 4, 2016

Our mother is our everything. She is our rock, our saving grace, our protector, and our hero. She is our greatest example of what a woman, wife, and mother should be. And although she stands all of 5-feet-tall, she undoubtably stands taller than any person in the room — opinionated, smart, and a wonderful listener too.

Like most immigrants who come to America, displaced from their motherland, forced and fortunate to live in a new country, there is an innate self-determination instilled within their hearts and minds. A desire to give, to be more, and do more. Our mother works tireless hours as a nurse and wears a uniform everyday. Sometimes she is just too tired to make that extra effort of putting on eyeliner and lipstick…because quite honestly…she’s too busy working overtime to send money to our family back home in Eritrea. So during Thanksgiving break, we decided to pamper her and to give her a ‘mama makeover’ — twinship edition!

Using most of the Twinship Top Ten Beauty Products, here are some photos of what we like to call… “the transformation of mama chief to twinship bombshell.”

And again, thank you so much for visiting us — you all are our “third twin!” All aboard the twin—SHIP!

Before our fave beauty products are applied remember to always clean your face, moisturize your skin, and apply a little lip moisturizer!

We keep hearing Stevie Wonder singing “isn’t she lovely…isn’t she wonderful…”

And here we all are! All made up the twinship way!

xoxo,

Feven & Helena #twinship

P.S. This really deserves more than a ‘P.S.’ but our father is equally incredible!!!

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Work Wear Wednesday by Feven

Posted on January 27, 2016

Feven in Febu

Helena in Helu

The return of Work Wear Wednesday!

Anytime we shop for a new skirt, top, or dress we think of ways we can wear it to work or a casual evening out with friends. We really are pretty practical girls who prefer casual glam and a bold print. So when Feven designed this dress and skirt (both textiles purchased in Ghana) she thought about what a ‘working girl’ would like. What would make her feel classy and confident? To us confidence is effortless, a little playful and accentuates a women bodies without giving away too much.

In our last post we mentioned how difficult it was for us to find garments that actually fit our waist and hips. It’s funny, when we were awkward teens in high school we use to regret having curves! Now as women we couldn’t be more proud of them.

The high waisted skirt Feven is wearing is a perfect look for a boss babe heading to a casual meeting or a Sunday brunch with her girlfriends. Feven paired this look with a blouse (inspired by Stella Jean) and a pair of playful red DVF Mika Suede Pumps. These shoes are a favorite for so many reasons but mainly because they really force you to walk into any room tall and proud! Seriously, posture is amazing in these shoes!

Febu Skirt by Feven

up close details of Febu Skirt by Feven

Helu dress by Feven

The dress Helena is wearing was inspired by the yellow dress Feven wore to the Journey of Dress exhibit two years ago. We really love how structured and feminine this dress is. This textile was given as a gift and we are seriously in love with it! It reminds us of calm African Trees.

up close details of the Helu dress by Feven

xoxo,

Feven and Helena #twinship

P.S. what does confidence mean to you?

Posts tagged “Africa”

#fbf: The Twinship Beauty Files!

Posted on March 25, 2016

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We had the hardest time finding a hair clip to pull our mother’s hair back — so Feven was using her hands to push away our mothers bangs. Lesson — always pull your hair back before applying makeup and eyeliner. We know it’s basic info but…

Can you see Helena is in the background snapping pictures? Smile for the camera, mom.

We found a head band — thank goodness! We did a light ‘smokey eye’ on our mother using mac gel liner and lots of blending.

Of course! Right before we were about to apply the lipstick our younger brother walks in the door! Nate now lives in D.C. and he is officially a lawyer! These two haven’t seen each other since he recently passed the NY BAR, so naturally our mother couldn’t wait to give him a hug!

Now you know our mother had to turn it UP Eritrean style wearing her traditional Zuria and jewelry.

Work Wear Wednesday by Feven

Posted on January 27, 2016