STYLE FIX

TOP 15 MOST STYLISH KENYAN FEMALE CELEBRITIES.

You see them on your television screens and follow them on social media slaying and looking beautiful than ever. Well today on our style fix segment we highlight for you 15 of the most stylish female celebrities in Kenya:

1.Tracey Wanjiru.

She rose to fame through Kagwe Mungai’s  biggest  ran where she was the vedio vixen. She currently hosts ‘Teen republic’ on NTV, she also does MC and a personal style blogger.

2.   Jackie Vike.

Her fashion style in Papa Shirandula show is very questionable but away from the citizen tv show, she always wows us with her street wear and personal sytle.

3.   Victoria Kimani.

The chocolate diva is on a level of her own when it comes to style, she continuously raises and sets the fashion bar high.

4.   Lyra Aoko.

She is a photographer based in Nairobi, although she spends most of her time behind the camera than infront, in those rare moments we see a photo of her, we cannot help but be amazed by this chocolate beauty.

 5. Anita Gaitho.

It wouldn’t be a fashion list without one of the best bodies around now would it? Anita Gaitho has a fabulous body which she dresses in clothes that makes you go whoa!

6. Fena Gitu.

She is a proof that even a tomboy look is hella sexy and more ladies should embrace it.

7.Joy Kendi.

There is a reason why she is the most sought after style blogger around because her ody be popping.

8.Lisa Gatitho

Lisa recently awakened the demons from the hottest parts of the hides after writing an article that was interpreted as self hating and derogatory toKenyans. She may be the smoothest with words but when it comes to her fashion looks, she is sleek.

9.Fowwie Sol.

This make up artiste and stylist looks like she shoots in the middle of Paris and her clothes look like something that should be on the cover of vogue.

10. Sonal Maherali.

This fashion blogger, you tuber and mum of four gives us fashion envy with her amazing collection of luxury brands items like Giuseppe, Zannotis, chanel bags and other designers items.

 

And unlike some people who have expensive stuff but don’t know how to do it, sanal always knows how to work her designers items into her outfits with looking to flamboyant.

11.Sarah Hassan.

Mrs Dales impressive style has been chronicled all over instagram on Mashariki mix, and Discovery 254.

12.Bridget Shighadi.

This petite beauty rose to fame as the petty young thing on Nick Mutuma’s arms but she has risen to become a reputable fashionista and TV presenter.

13. Silvia Njoki.

Silvia Njoki is a renowned Kenyans fashion stylist living and working in Nairobi and the creator and inspirational manager of the blog STYLE BY SILVIA. Her style is to die for, we have seen her attending international events looking stylish and beautifull.

14.Anita Nderu.

Born and bred in Eldoret, Anita Njeri Nderu is a radio presenter at capital FM. She also hosted teen republic on NTV before moving for one and a half years.

15.Huddah The Boss Chick

Well, the name says it all. Huddah is an enterprenuer based in Nairobi. We have seen her living lavished and expensive life while visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the world. One thing is for sure, when it comes to Fashion, Huddah never disappoints. She is just the boss chick living on her own lane.

                                                      

LIFE AND STYLE

HEALTH: FITNESS

5 WEIGHT LOSS FACTS THAT STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.

In the current dietary age of ketogenic eating, green smoothie and intermittent fasting,making sense of an overwhelm inc amount of conflicting diet information is no easy task. However, the things we know to be true about weight loss today are relatively simple, and certainly few. Here are 5 facts about weight loss you can count on:

1. You can't outrun a poor diet.

Its irrefurtable. Regular exercise has a huge role in fat burning, but its the diet that will ultimately make or break the weight loss success. One study showed that exercise alone cannot drive significant weight loss compared to dieting alone, partly due to exercise's effects on appetite hormones- meaning majority of us unknowingly compensate for the calories we expend.

2.Eat enough fiber.

Dietary fibre has been credited with a host of health benefits, including the potential to improve blood cholesterol, relieve constipation and reduce colon cancer risk. However research continues to uncover the weight reducing properties of having more fibre in the diet.
So how does fire works, anyway? put simply, fibre refers to the carbo hydrates found in plant foods like vegetables, fruits, beans nuts, legumes. This means that fire passes straight through your system without causing your blood sugar to rise, which is important for managinghunger.
Fibre adds bulk to meals (without adding a lot of extra calories to your diet), which can slow down the rate of digestion ,aiding in the filing effect-another factor in fighting hunger for hours.
Dietary fibre is also a renowned champion for health and research is now focusing on how different types of fibre affect the gut microbiome- that is the good bugs that thrive in the gut.

3. Eat lots of vegetables.
Lets set the record straight: The messageof the 80's to eat a low fat diet never meant a low fat brownies or a whole packet of rice crackers.
Technically, a diet that is lower in fats means filling your plate with more plant based foods like vegetables. Less than four percent of the population consumes the minimum recommended number of serves of vegetables so we can always make room for more on our plate- the more colorful, the better.
It doesn't have to be a kale salad, either. If you are drawn to the starchy veg like sweet potatoe, pumpkin peas or carrots, so be it. The idea is establishing a habit around eating vegetables everyday.

4. Quality trumps quantity.
A 'Kilojoule is a kilojoule' is a repeated dietary slogan, but focusing on food quality is equally important.With a plethora of calorie counting apps at your finger tips, it may be tempting to swap out eating nuts and piece of fruits for a packet of chips because they are equal on kilojoules.
Unfortunately, the way the body will metabolise  and use this energy will vary considerably. In other words, food is much more than a collection of kilojoules, because kilojoules tell you nothing about how nutritious, or satisfying a food is. Chances are eating just a packet of crisp won't fill you up.

5. Curb the junk.
Most of the healthiest foods have only one ingredients: think apple, spinach, nuts e.t.c. Longer lists generally mean more ingredients (most unrecognizable) and more sugar, fat and salt- all reliable markers that a food is highly processed.
While its safe to say that a healthy diet will never be built on specially formulated protein bars, glutten free cookies, or similar treats- these foods do not provide significant nutrients to the body, and over consumption is linked wider waistlines.


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LIFE AND STYLE.

BREAST CANCER IN WOMEN.

WHAT IS BREAST CANCER?

After puberty, a woman's breast consists of fat, connective tissue, and thousands of lobules, tiny glands that produce milk for breast-feeding. Tiny tubes, or ducts, carry the milk toward the nipple.
In cancer, the body's cells multiply uncontrollably. It is the excessive cell growth that causes cancer.
Breast cancer can be:

• Ductal carcinoma: This begins in the milk duct and is the most common type.
• Lobular carcinoma: This starts in the lobules.

Invasive breast cancer is when the cancer cells break out from inside the lobules or ducts and invade nearby tissue, increasing the chance of spreading to other parts of the body.
Non-invasive breast cancer is when the cancer is still inside its place of origin and has not broken out. However, these cells can eventually develop into invasive breast cancer.

SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER.
The first symptoms of breast cancer are usually an area of thickened tissue in the breast, or a lump in the breast or in an armpit.
Other symptoms include:

• a pain in the armpits or breast that does not change with the monthly cycle
• pitting or redness of the skin of the breast, like the skin of an orange
• a rash around or on one of the nipples
• a discharge from a nipple, possibly containing blood
• a sunken or inverted nipple
• a change in the size or shape of the breast
• peeling, flaking, or scaling of the skin on the breast or nipple

Most lumps are not cancerous, but women should have them checked by a health care professional.

10 RISK FACTORS.
Breast cancer usually starts in the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply them with milk. From there, it can spread to other parts of the body.
The exact cause remains unclear, but some risk factors make it more likely. Some of these are preventable.

1. Age

 

The risk increases with age. At 20 years, the chance of developing breast cancer in the next decade is 0.6 percent. By the age of 70 years, this figure goes up to 3.84 percent.

2. Genetics

If a close relative has or has had, breast cancer, the risk is higher.
Women who carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer or both. These genes can be inherited. TP53 is another gene that is linked to a greater breast cancer risk.

3. A history of breast cancer or breast lumps

Women who have had breast cancer before are more likely to have it again, compared with those who have no history of the disease.
Having some types of benign, or non-cancerous breast lumps increases the chance of developing cancer later on. Examples include atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ.

4. Dense breast tissue

Breast cancer is more likely to develop in higher density breast tissue.

5. Estrogen exposure and breast-feeding

Being exposed to estrogen for a longer period appears to increase the risk of breast cancer.
This could be due to starting periods earlier or entering menopause later than average. Between these times, estrogen levels are higher.
Breast-feeding, especially for over 1 year, appears to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer, possibly because pregnancy followed by breastfeeding reduces exposure to estrogen.

6. Body weight

 

Women who are overweight or have obesity after menopause may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, possibly due to higher levels of estrogen. High sugar intake may also be a factor.

7. Alcohol consumption

A higher rate of regular alcohol consumption appears to play a role. Studies have shown that women who consume more than 3 drinks a day have a 1.5 times higher risk.

8. Radiation exposure

Undergoing radiation treatment for a cancer that is not breast cancer increases the risk of breast cancer later in life.

9. Hormone treatments

The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and oral birth control pills have been linked to breast cancer, due to increased levels of estrogen.

10. Occupational hazards

In 2012, researchers concluded that exposure to certain carcinogens and endocrine disruptors, for example in the workplace, could be linked to breast cancer.
In 2007, scientists suggested that working night shifts could increase the risk of breast cancer, but more recent research concludes this is unlikely.

Cosmetic implants and breast cancer survival

Women with cosmetic breast implants who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a higher risk of dying from the disease and a 25 percent higher chance of being diagnosed at a later stage, compared with women without implants.
This could be due to due to the implants masking cancer during screening, or because the implants bring about changes in breast tissue. More research is needed.

DIAGNOSIS.
A diagnosis often occurs as the result of routine screening, or when a woman approaches her doctor after detecting symptoms.
Some diagnostic tests and procedures help to confirm a diagnosis.

Breast exam

The physician will check the patient's breasts for lumps and other symptoms.
The patient will be asked to sit or stand with her arms in different positions, such as above her head and by her sides.

Imaging tests

A mammogram is a type of x-ray commonly used for initial breast cancer screening. It produces images that can help detect any lumps or abnormalities.
A suspicious result can be followed up by further diagnosis. However, mammography sometimes shows up a suspicious area that is not cancer. This can lead to unnecessary stress and sometimes interventions.
An ultrasound scan can help differentiate between a solid mass or a fluid-filled cyst.
An MRI scan involves injecting a dye into the patient, so find out how far the cancer has spread.

Biopsy

A sample of tissue is surgically removed for laboratory analysis. This can show whether the cells are cancerous, and, if so, which type of cancer it is, including whether or not the cancer is hormone-sensitive.
Diagnosis also involves staging the cancer, to establish:

• the size of a tumor
• how far it has spread
• whether it is invasive or non-invasive
• whether it has metastasized, or spread to other parts of the body

Staging will affect the chances of recovery and will help decide on the best treatment options.

TREATMENT.

Treatment will depend on:

• the type of breast cancer
• the stage of the cancer
• sensitivity to hormones
• the patient's age, overall health, and preferences

The main options include:

• radiation therapy
• surgery
• biological therapy, or targeted drug therapy
• hormone therapy
• chemotherapy

Factors affecting the choice will include the stage of the cancer, other medical conditions, and individual preference.

Surgery

If surgery is needed, the choice will depend on the diagnosis and the individual.
Lumpectomy: Removing the tumor and a small margin of healthy tissue around it can help prevent the spread of the cancer. This may be an option if the tumor is small and likely to be easy to separate from the surrounding tissue.
Mastectomy: Simple mastectomy involves removing the lobules, ducts, fatty tissue, nipple, areola, and some skin. Radical mastectomy removes muscle from the chest wall and the lymph nodes in the armpit as well.
Sentinel node biopsy: Removing one lymph node can stop the cancer spreading, because if breast cancer reaches a lymph node, it can spread further through the lymphatic system into other parts of the body.
Axillary lymph node dissection: If there are cancer cells on a node called the sentinel node, the surgeon may recommend removing several nymph nodes in the armpit to prevent the spread of disease.
Reconstruction: Following breast surgery, reconstruction can recreate the breast so that it looks similar to the other breast. This can be done at the same time as a mastectomy, or at a later date. The surgeon may use a breast implant, or tissue from another part of the patient's body.

Radiation therapy

Controlled doses of radiation are targeted at the tumor to destroy the cancer cells. Used from around a month after surgery, along with chemotherapy, it can kill any remaining cancer cells.
Each session lasts a few minutes, and the patient may need three to five sessions per week for 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the aim and the extent of the cancer.
The type of breast cancer will dictate what type of radiation therapy, if any, is most suitable.
Adverse effects include fatigue, lymphedema, darkening of the breast skin, and irritation of the breast skin.

Chemotherapy

Medications known as cytotoxic drugs may be used to kill cancer cells, if there is a high risk of recurrence or spread. This is called adjuvant chemotherapy.
If the tumor is large, chemotherapy may be administered before surgery to shrink the tumor and make its removal easier. This is called neo-adjuvant chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy can also treat cancer that has metastasized, or spread to other parts of the body, and it can reduce some symptoms, especially in the later stages.
It may be used to reduce estrogen production, as estrogen can encourage the growth of some breast cancers.
Adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, sore mouth, hair loss, and a slightly higher susceptibility to infections. Medications can help control many of these.

Hormone blocking therapy

Hormone blocking therapy is used to prevent recurrence in hormone-sensitive breast cancers. These are often referred to as estrogen receptive (ER) positive and progesterone receptor (PR) positive cancers.
Hormone blocking therapy is normally used after surgery, but it may sometimes be used beforehand to shrink the tumor.
It may be the only option for patients who cannot undergo surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
The effects normally last for up to 5 years after surgery. The treatment will have no effect on cancers that are not sensitive to hormones.
Examples include:

• tamoxifen
• aromatase inhibitors
• ovarian ablation or suppression
• a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone agonist (LHRHa) drug called Goserelin, to suppress the ovaries

Hormone treatment may affect a woman's future fertility.

Biological treatment

Targeted drugs destroy specific types of breast cancer. Examples include trastuzumab (Herceptin), lapatinib (Tykerb), and bevacizumab (Avastin). These drugs are all used for different purposes.
Treatments for breast and other cancers can have severe adverse effects.
The patient should discuss with a doctor the risks involved and ways to minimize the negative effects, when deciding on treatment.

Prevention and outlook

There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, but some lifestyle decisions can significantly reduce the risk of breast and other types of cancer.
These include:

• avoiding excess alcohol consumption
• following a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables
• getting enough exercise
• maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI)

Women should think carefully about their options for breast-feeding and the use of HRT following menopause, as these can affect the risk.
Preventive surgery is an option for women at high risk.

Outlook

With treatment, a woman who receives a diagnosis of stage 0 or stage 1 breast cancer has an almost almost 100 percent chance of surviving for at least 5 years.
If the diagnosis is made at stage 4, the chance of surviving another 5 years is around 22 percent.
Regular checks and screening can help detect symptoms early. Women should discuss their options with a doctor.

STYLE WITH ALPHY'S CAUSE

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS.

Recently, we launched some of the services that we have started offering as a cause, and on of the is dealing with causes that are affecting our society. Style With Alphy is a Fashion blog that is conscious about creating awareness on social issues that are affecting our society, the provides a platform that brings people together to deal and address such issue. As a blog, we are always open to partner with any group that wants to tackle any cause in the society.

This month, we have partnered with a group from Moi University called 'Zero Chills'.We have come together to create awareness on the issue of Breast Cancer since October is usually the month dedicated on this Cause.

ABOUT BREAST CANCER

In most cases, patients with early breast cancer have no symptoms and their disease is discovered through mammography screening.
The following symptoms may be caused by breast cancer:

• A palpable mass in the breast
• A palpable mass in the axilla
• An ulcer of the skin of the breast
• Skin or nipple inversion or a nipple pointing in abnormal direction
• Skin discoloration where underlying abscess is not the most probable diagnosis
• Eczema-like changes on or around areola
• Skin thickening/peau d`orange of unknown etiology
• Nipple discharge or blood-containing secretion

Breast cancer in young women is quite rare. Changes in breasts of women under 35 are often caused by hormones and vary with the menstrual cycle. These can disappear spontaneously, so it is recommended to observe for 1-2 months/menstruation cycles before an assessment is made. It is the most common invasive cancer in women, and the second main cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer.

On 21st October 2017, Zero chills team have organized a Breast Cancer Awareness walk as from 10.00a.m to 2.00p.m at Moi University. We have been invited to take part of the walk and we also invite you to join us in creating awareness in this cause that is killing and taking away our mothers and sisters. The dress code will be Pink or a Pink ribbon. 
All are welcome.
#STYLEWITHALPHY_FOR BREAST CANCER.
 

STYLE WITH ALPHY'S SERVICES.

SERVICES PROVIDED.

ABOUT STYLE WITH ALPHY.

Well, i bet by now you all know more about Style With Alphy and what we do as a blog. The main purpose for existence as a blog is Fashion and Lifestyle. We are an online blog that provides our readers with the latest fashion and style and also introduce them to a trendy yet sophisticated lifestyle. It is for any man who believes in his sense of style and know that real style is not right or wrong, but its for those who know themselves for a purpose. Its for those whose individual style defines them and is a reflection of their personality.

Style With Alphy is also a blog with a cause. It is a fashion blog that is conscious about creating awareness on social issues that affects our society. It provides for us a platform that brings people together to address and deal with such issues. Another cause that we deal with is to empower our youths and children in the society who are doing something good with their lives, we do this by providing for them a platform to tell our readers more about themselves, what they do e.t.c and through this we are able to give back to the society in every capacity that we can because its the society that has molded us to be who we are today.

So to be able to tackle all this,we have introduced segments that are usually featured on certain days of the week so as to keep our readers updated on the latest style, trendy and sophisticated lifestyles e.t.c. Below are some of the segments that we have under our blog:

• Get Inspired: This segment is usually featured every Wednesday. The main purpose of this segment is to Inspire, Nurture and Drive our readers for a brighter future. We do this by featuring popular names that have made it in different spheres of lives so as to share their stories and tips to success with our readers. So far we have managed to feature: Tyler Mbaya, David Wonder, e.t.c. The segment was just recently introduced and so we are yet to feature event more.
• Lifestyle Thursday: Life and Style is among the main purpose for Style With Alphy's existence. Every Thursday, we usually introduce our readers to a trendy yet sophisticated lifestyle.
• Style Fix: Well, now this is the main segment in our blog. Fashion and Style. The segment is usually featured every Friday. Style With Alphy is the leading online destination to stay informed on the latest styles and fashion trends because we always make sure that we have introduced some latest styles from the world of fashion and design for our readers to see. We feature both ladies and gents styles.
• Youth Empowerment: This is among the causes that we deal with as a blog. The segment is usually every Saturday. We always interview our youths and feature them on our blog so that they can tell our viewers and readers what they do, through this we are able to Empower and Mentor them to keep reaching for their goals and never give up.

Well, above is just but a few things that happen on our blog. Now as a blog, we want to grow bigger so as to become just more than a blog. And that is why we are working on introducing some services that will be of benefit both to us and our readers. Below are some of the services that we have introduced.

SERVICES OFFERED.

Our plan for STYLE WITH ALPHY is big, because our ultimate goal is to grow and become just more than  blog. This can only be done by coming out of our way and do something that would set us apart from our norm. Well, as a blog, there are some services that we want to start offering, which would be of benefit both to our readers and ourselves. Some of this services we are still working on and its still too premature for us to start telling you guys about now since they are still premature but those that we are highlighting today are being offered. They include:

 

1. EVENTS HOSTING:  If you are looking for an MC or CO-HOST who is capable of drawing crowd at your event or launch, then look no further. Come to us and we will provide for you this services. Our very own founder, @ELVIS ALPHY is the perfect guy for this kind of job. We will first provide for you a platform to market and push your event through our blog and social media platform so us to create awareness to the public, with a good fan base that we have created, be sure that your event will reach a good number of people in no time.
2. EVENT JUDGING: Well, are you looking for someone to involve in your fashion event panel? look no further, @Elvis Alphy, has a good skill and knowledge in the fashion world that will be of good help to your fashion discussion or event judging.
3. MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER:  Through our cause, Youth Empowerment, we have managed to inspire many youths and children who are doing great in their different fields of career. We have done this by mentoring them, inspiring them and encouraging them to start chasing their dreams wherever they are, with what they have and not stop for anything. Now if you are looking for someone to come and talk to our youths and children at any forum, our founder is the guys to pick, why? because he is still young and at that age where he can easily get along with his fellow age mates. Also, with the little achievements he has made in his field, he can use his tips and secrets to a stable career to also inspire our young stars out there to also stand up and do something with their lives because at this age and time, the most affected group are the youths because of all the challenges they are facing considering the fact that they are the future generation of this country.
4. CAUSE: As a blog, we are conscious about creating awareness on social issues that affects our society. We are open to anyone or any group that has a cause to deal with,we will partner together and also provide a platform for marketing the issue that they are trying to address, hence being able to give back to the society in any capacity that we can.
5. BRAND COLLABORATION:  Style With Alphy is a brand on its own, that is why we are wiling to partner with different brands so as to push and market their services and products through our blog. The brand doesn't have to be in the fashion industry, no, we are open to any brand that is willing to work with us. With a good fan base platform that we have created so far, be sure that your services and products will reach a wide range of people.

Above are just but the services that we have managed to work on and we are ready to start offering them. For bookings, Contact us through:

Phone: 0721457528

Email: stylewithalphy@gmail.com or elvisalphy@gmail.com

Facebook: Style With Alphy or Elvis Alphy.

Twitter: Style With Alphy or @elvisalphy

Instagram: @stylewithalphy or @elvis_alphy.

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STYLE FIX FRIDAY

TIPS ON HOW TO ROCK PINK COLORS.

If you want to stand out in a sea of blue and white, we have a few tips to show you can wear pink and stand out in style. Hypothetically speaking, men of any skin tone can wear pink. If you have a darker complexion,you will typically look better in a lighter postal pink.

What if i told you that pink is the new black? well its certainly not, but its definitely a color that needs a place in your closet. Pink  for men is always an easy color to wear and you shouldn't be scared of it. The outfit combinations are endless. From the office to the park. If styled correctly, can give your fashion game a level up.

Pink is the same, find a shade that compliments your skin tone. Even though pink suits most skin tones, there are definitely shades that work work for different people. Hot pink suits darker skin tones while light pink suits people with lighter complexions. Therefore its important to choose your shadows wisely.

Below are some of the pictures and styles that we stole from the shows. Find out how you can rock that pink suit and look like an office star. 

The suits were designed my Caley Juma of Caley Creations. To order..Contact 0721457528 or 0717415513 and get yourselfa pair at an affordable price.