Can we embrace our South African labels or
brands, I love the new LEGiT x BOiTY I love
the collection so much. Here is just a snip pic on what to expect from her
line.
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Every girls needs that one sexy black dress
The Little Black Dress –
The little black dress is often credited to Chanel founder, Coco Chanel, dating
back to 1926. The concept was radical at the time since black was considered a colour
for mourning rather than for fashion. Now, the piece has gone on to become a
staple in almost every woman’s closet. A classic sheath dress like the one worn
by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast in Tiffany’s or something more
modern like a ace-adorned dress is the great way to go and can be accessorized
almost endlessly.
I personally
have more than one black dress in my closet. Honestly a black dress can change one’s
life, one it makes you look smaller and all the right places, two it gets you
the right attention you need. Also styling a black dress is not that
complicated but it should not be overdone also.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2015
favorite blogers LOVE THEM!
These are just a few of my favourite fashion
bloggers, I follow them everywhere Instagram, Facebook and their fashion
websites.
Brett Robson,
Aqeelah Harron, Fashion Breed
Sheri-Lee Greenway, SA Fashion Girl
Farrah Mig, The house of Min
Sources consulted:
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/fashion/fashion-news/south-africas-coolest-fashion-bloggers-hang-weekend
Thursday, 17 September 2015
African Fashion going International
African fashion going international, we are
honestly painting the fashion industry with our beautiful print and colours.
Zanjoo is a fashion hot spot for
the girl who wants a unique, colourful, exotic, fashion forward wardrobe that
accentuates and compliments her beauty and fierceness. Work It!
Founded by fashion and lifestyle
blogger Peeks of the MO-AM Network, the idea was conceived when her and her
partner Mr X were discussing the need for a one stop shop that sells all things
fabulous, African inspired and complimentary to the average dope girls
wardrobe…. so here it is.
The main reason both Mr X and
Peeks are excited about this venture is they are embracing their heritage of
Nigerian/Yoruba decent. Both have family from the beautiful Lagos area.
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Spring 2015
Okay, so spring is here
but that does not mean colour blocking right. In this blog we are going to look
at what to wear this spring. Shirt dresses are the easiest to style, but it is very
important not to overdo it, just pair it up with a pair of tommies or white all-stars.
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Monday, 14 September 2015
summer dresses
Summer is finally here, I mean I know am excited to show off my beautiful thick legs, which have become light from all the winter outfits. What’s really fun about summer is that it does not limit you from trying out new outfits and so on. One of my biggest reasons why I love summer is because I can simply wear my summer dresses, it’s as easy is that. I do not stress about any combination of some sort, all I do slip it to that thigh long dress, or that short beautiful floral dress and just pair it up with a cute pair of sandals or all stars. So enjoy summer because it makes fashion so easy.
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Who is my favorite fashion icon
So who is my favorite icon, really had
question to answer, but it has to Bonang Matheba my Queen B, simply because she
is classy, elegant, beautiful and rocks every outfit she puts on I mean you cannot
hate on that.
A good
description of her success found in the Street Fashion blog,
“From Radio DJ to executive producer at
her own entertainment company, Bonang Matheba, better known as "Queen
B" is definitely blooming on the South
African "It" list this year. She recently added Top
Billing to her success list when she appeared on the lifestyle and travel show
as the newest member of the top billing family. Being the most
followed female in South Africa, with a huge following of 316290 twitter
followers, already says a bit about her hustle in media and the style
icon she has become to many”.
Since this is a fashion blog, I want to get straight into her style choices and who inspires her the most. According to an interview I've seen recently, her biggest style icon at the moment is Olivia Palermo who's also a huge NYC fashion socialite who dresses to kill. A part from being dressed by talented SA designer 'Gert Johan Coetzee' for Red Carpet Events, Bonang herself has some serious killer day to day style as she was awarded for 'Most stylish media personality not too long ago. Being so well known in the twitter verse, she's often tweeting pictures of what she wore, almost daily. I love that she uses accessories as a main key in her look almost over powering the look itself, but keeping it casual and raw at the same time.
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Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Why women love make up: the little secrete
Makeup is an important
accessory that can help you look and feel your best.
Remember your true beauty is what’s on the inside, but it is beneficial to
make the packaging pleasant as well. Your appearance is what attracts
people to you, then once they get to know you they can see your heart. It
doesn’t work in the reverse.
It starts with the image you have
of yourself in mind. Then you transform that image onto your face.
The art of applying makeup is tricky business tough. When it is done
right, makeup magically conceals flaws and imperfections and enhances your best
facial features all at the same time. Makeup can transform you into
any look you want, with infinite possibilities.
Maybe you are the type
that doesn’t wear makeup at all because you think you don’t have nice
facial features to emphasize anyway. You might think makeup makes you
look sleazy. Or you think because you don’t look like a movie star you
shouldn’t wear any?
Well let me tell you that movie
stars don’t have naturally great looks either! Makeup is the
key to make a Plan Jane into a Gorgeous Star.
Just look at some of these Stars
without their makeup, and tell me they look better than
you! Makeup is a tool, you just need to know how to
use it to your benefit.
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Monday, 7 September 2015
For the love of Blazers
Blazers, Okay so people really do
not embrace the difference a blazer can actually make in an outfit, to be
honest I also did not until one day I run out of ideas on what to actually wear,
I was wearing blue denim jeans with a simple white vest, then guess what I decided
to try on a blazer and guess what, it made such a difference. I loved my
outfit. Give it a try and trust me you will not be disappointed.
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Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Things girls love to wear, that guys hate
This actually made me laugh, so I was looking
around for things to actually blog about and one thing that came to mind is,
what are the things that girls wear that guys actually hate.
Uggs, how can a guy hate Uggs? They are so, so comfortable? Well ladies, when
you pull on the comfort, they do actually hate it. Uggs were at the top of the
fashion trends list that men hate. Remember that this fall when you
are pulling them out of your closet.
Neon Anything, Okay, so this is one of the few
fashion trends that I agree with.
Neon anything should be kept to a
minimum I think (bracelets, sometimes necklaces). You should never wear a
bright, neon top or bright neon jeans. It's just … not in good taste ladies, I
promise.
Jeggings, I’m actually surprised by this one.
The reasoning behind this one is because guys’ thing that jeggings are stupid.
Personally, I don't own any jeggings, however I have seen girls wear them
before – and I have to say that I agree. Ditch the jeggings ladies, your man will
be much happier!
Too much make up, Men like make up –
sometimes. They even like when you go without make up. When you have too much
make up on though? That's when they hate it. If you have to wear make up to
feel pretty, keep it to a minimum, just some lip gloss, light eyeliner, eye
shadow and some powder. Leave the heavy make up behind!
Leg warmers, I had absolutely no idea that this
was one of the fashion trends that was still around. I hate leg warmers.
No. I mean, I hate them, despise them, and would never wear them. I
think that they should have stayed in the eighties and unless you are a dancer,
you probably don't need to wear them out in public.
Harem Pants, Have
you ever seen harem pants? I have and I have no idea who is bringing this
fashion trend back, but stop it! They are horrible! They are so baggy around
the hips and so tight around the calves and … well the whole thing is just
awkward. I can see why this is one of the fashion trends that men absolutely
hate!
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