Why I Changed The Name Of My Blog

September 23, 2016 2 Comments A+ a-


Hey Guys! To anyone that follows my blog and has been wondering why I've been MIA it's simply because I've changed my blog name. Last week Monday I started school and honestly it's been sooo tough and just URRRRGH! Being in year 11 doesn't make it helpful either and of course there's day to day issues that shall not be named until further notice. Lol.

But on to the main subject: why did I change my name?
It was honestly a decision that was made quickly and doing it made me want to quit blogging at some point because I was panicking and fearing that doing blogging could cause me to almost go cah-razzzyy. But I'm here and I realise that sometimes I overthink too much and need to chill. My mum was actually the one who suggested the change in name. I take my mum's opinion very strongly so when she says jump then boo boo, I will do it.

To be honest 'Love, Tina Jayde' was just not me. It didn't 'fit' my brand (who knows where this blog will go eh?) or my identity. Although I choose to be partly concealed because guys, I am just not ready to put a face to the name yet, I couldn't distance myself from who I am basically. Tina Jayde was composed by different factors of my actually name. AKA, I just got parts of my real name and meshed it to form Tina Jayde, that was clearly pointed out by my mum who said it just didn't suit me to put it in plain and simple anglais.

So after tears, worries and prayer, we got 'Simply, Jessy Tee'. 'Simply' because it's a nice touch, Jessy because that's my nickname and Tee because that's the beginning of my last name :) And I feel like deep down that's the name I should have had, from day 1! :)

HUGE TIP: If you're planning to start a blog or even just planning on changing the name of your blog, make sure you find the perfect name/do it as soon as possible. As in if you're doubting the name of your blog- take a break, choose a perfect name then change it. Going through the process of changing my name, I realised that if I was to have built a following or left it too late, it would have been crazy hard and honestly the worst timing for me and you. So thank God I did it as soon as possible.

So no, I wasn't procrastinating or avoiding blogging, I was just trying to renovate the blog for my own peace of mind in future and so that I wouldn't leave it too late. So....

Thank you for reading you beautiful diva and have a great week!

Simply, Tina Jayde  



My Blogging Schedule

September 11, 2016 0 Comments A+ a-


Hey guys! This post is not informative nor long, actually it is informative but it's just a heads up for what's to come with this blog. For starters if you have read my '10 facts about me' post, you will have learnt that I'm currently doing my GCSE's. I am doing it for a second year which means this year, annoyingly, is the most crucial, time consuming and important year in my secondary school experience. So to give you a heads up, I will not be posting every 2 days or twice a week because unless there's suddenly 48 hours in a day, I just don't think it's going to be possible. *smh*
However, I am aiming to post once a week, AKA 4 times a month.

New post: Every Sunday
Or every other day after 5pm

Whatever free time I have during the week will be spent planning/taking pictures. Saturdays will be for editing and writing the post so that it can be published the following day. *FUN FACT* My butt is always at home if not in school, so I should be alright. :)
If I am not able to post, just bare with me. At the very least, there should be 2 posts within a month.
I do plan to do things in bulk, so instead of prepping for 1 post- I'll be prepping 4 different posts. Its all in the planning and commitment. But I got faith yall!
But have a blessed week with lots of laughter. If there's any changes in the schedule, your girl will let you know. Thanks for reading,


10 Facts About Me

September 05, 2016 0 Comments A+ a-



Before we start I just want to say, WELCOME TO MY BLOG!!! I'm honestly so happy and proud of myself for doing this. After many prayers and a lot of doubts - it's here! This going to be so crazy.

#1: I am Nigerian but I was born and raised in London.

Big up to all my Londoners reading!! So I am Nigerian and Yoruba (one of many tribes in Nigeria - yeah, that's a thing). I'm not fluent at all but I can understand parts of it. However, I was raised in London but I really would like to move when I'm older.

#2: I HATE with the biggest PASSION ketchup.

I legit can't and won't eat ketchup. I don't like the smell or the taste. I hate when it goes on me. Some of you may just not fully understand it but, I don't know, LOL, I just hate it.

#3: The only magazine I read is black beauty magazine.

I am definitely a reader of fiction but when it comes down to magazines - that's a straight nah. I used to love reading mags but I just stopped.  Maybe I'll start reading more as I grow with this blog hopefully. But black beauty magazines is the only mag that I actually read from start to end. My mum is subscribed so I just read when it when it gets delivered. 



#4: I've been listening to Nicki Minaj since I was 10 years old.

"No am not lucky, am blessed. Yes!"
"Come fill my glass up a little more."
"I'm pouring out my heart oh boy!"
"Cause I win the gold like Gabby."
Straight A Barb guys, straight A Barb...

#5: I'm currently doing my GCSE's

Anyone who lives in the UK just knows exactly what that is. GCSE's are basically a set of exams which get graded at the end of secondary school and help you get into college. They're long, they can reduce you to tears and just cause a lot unnecessary wahala (stress). I will be definitely telling some stories, how to deal with all that aggro and how to stay alive. <3


#6: I love all things nails.

I actually started doing nail art at the age of 11-12. For Christmas that year I got a nail art tool set and a set of polishes and ever since then it was YouTube Tutorials, being yelled at for wearing nail polish to school and keeping my claws on fleek.

#7: I have commitment problems.

Don't worry you guys, I do plan to be committed to this blog because it's something that I've thought about and knew I could do. Plus I did Wattpad before this so I got a lil' bit of experience. But you guys, no joke - I have commitment problems. It's actually sooo bad. I can honestly sit here and go on and on about the sports I have left because I wasn't committed to it. Word of advice - commit to what is good for you. Family, sports, friends - because honestly, my commitment issues have struck me in the backside and now I'm paying for it. More will be explained on this blog in future.

#8: I don't do best friends.

Either they don't work, it doesn't last or life happens. *shrugs shoulders*

#9: I started growing my hair back in 2013, like actually taking care of it.

I started my healthy hair journey in 2013, would love to properly blog about it in future because that journey has impacted me in various ways. It honestly has opened my eyes to societies beauty standards and it taught me, BY FORCE, to love my hair and myself.

#10: I am so sensitive but I don't show it.



I think if I do show it, I react petty to whatever situation that caused me to be upset and sensitive. Constantly being told I need 'thick skin' or 'shrug things off' is hard because its like, but how?! Honestly you guys, I have an attitude but a good heart. And when deep down you're a sensitive person, you can't allow people to say certain things because you know it can affect you negatively so therefore you catch an attitude, be a savage or be #PettyWap.

Thank you guys so much for reading! Writing this, I can feel the commitment already but I got faith you guys, I can do this because this is what I want. Stay blessed!