DENIM-ED LOVER

I keep wondering what my wardrobe would be without denim? Actually I don’t want to imagine my wardrobe without denim. *Chants bad dreams bad dreams go away*

What I do spend time thinking about though is how and when will I rock this denim jumpsuit that has been passed down to me by my aunt. She’s had it for years and there’s no doubt that I, too, will have it in my possession for years to come before I pass it down to my daughter. I love that denim stays relevant amongst the fickle fashion trends that are here today and gone tomorrow. Which is the obvious reason why I think one could never claim to be a ardent appreciator of clothes and then disregard denim. What it can do for an outfit, whether it’s with a plain white shirt, black plain tank top or on it’s own from head to toe, you’re basically done if you’re denimed (sorry! couldn’t help it!). And if you think there’s no place for denim in winter, think again…it’s just a matter of time till I prove you wrong.

This post was also inspired by the recent G STAR RAW tight or wide campaign. I personally prefer it tight, pretty much somewhere between tailor-made and fits-to-flatter. 

Chaa-w for now. :)

AN AUTUMN SUN DAY

I get the feeling that the end of warm summer days is upon us. I mean I'm sitting in the lounge now and the air coming through the window isn't the typical warm summer night breeze I was enjoying a few weeks ago, and always eagerly anticipated after sunset.  Now no sun means colder nights. So realising this I decided to spend my Perfect Sunday in Autumn inspired colours, and short shorts in a burning orange that would make the sun want to turn green with envy. This printed crop, that made me nostalgic thinking about my last post with all those beautiful bright hues I was surrounded by only a week ago, is going to be abused a few more times hopefully whilst there's still enough sunshine to bask in. And ultimately, my favourite hairstyle I've sported this year has to be these two braids, they even have a tinge of red, because, feisty! ;)

Chaa-w for now. :)

A CELEBRATION FIT FOR A ZULU QUEEN

I had the honour and pleasure of heading down to Kwazulu Natal province this past weekend to attend one of my closest friends’ umemulo, uTankiso. Umemulo is an old, yet still very relevant and important, custom in the Zulu culture that symbolises a young girl being ushered into womanhood. I being from the tribe of AmaXhosa, where customs differ compared to those practised by AmaZulu, found the experience unforgettable for all the right reasons. 

This blog may revolve mostly around my personal style and fashion interests. However the attires worn at the Memulo ceremony were so rich in colour and texture and uniqueness that I had to bring them here and share a slice (ok a few slices cause I overdid the amount of pictures I chose for this post, suffering from difficulty choosing my favourites) of why I love the Zulu culture so much.

I also do hope that it triggers something in those of us who are African but have missed out on the pleasure of knowing, that embedded in our people and long standing traditions is a colourfulness and uniqueness that will never perish and that rightly so should never be forgotten.

Here, Tankiso. She looked so beautiful draped in her Zulu beadwork. 

The young zulu girls who are ridiculously light on their  feet, sang and danced till the cows came home.

Me and Tank*
The Zulu gentlemen.

So here I am, a Xhosa girl on Zulu land. Feeling right at home. :)

Tanki, mhlobo wam, MaZuma, Nxamalala, Mamsholozi, Maphumephethe inyama ngapha amasi, lugaju kamatomela mdlovu. Nkosazana, you are now a Zulu queen. I wish for you all the good in the world, and all that a strong and determined woman like you deserves.

Chaa-w for now.

PRETTY IN PINK AND PRINT

Although I posted pictures of my favourite looks at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (Johannesburg), I did also love my pretty in pink and print ensemble that made me feel like a lady. I usually am biased towards some of the items in an outfit; loving certain items more than others, I really couldn't choose what I loved most about this outfit. It all just worked for me! I would've loved to do day 2 and day 3 of the MBFWJ but I was away for the rest of the weekend. The next show it'll be an all out, all days fashion fiasco, so I better start planning those looks right about now.

No :) I don't work for MTV but something really cool happened. I got pulled from the crowd of people attending the show for an interview. I'd say that was the highlight of my night! :) So look out for my face on your TV screen, then do please give me a heads up alright? 

Chaa-w for now. :)

CHAA GOES TO MBFWJ

 So I attended my first ever Mercedes Benz Fashion Week that was held in Melrose Arch last night. 

Oh man. The clothes (on the runway, off the runway), the energy, the people, and did I mention the clothes?!

The experience reminded me of why I wanted so badly to start this fashion blog in the first place. 

To take part in showcasing what life comes out of seeing people wear beautiful clothes, simple cuts, and bold ones, bright and soft hues, textures with too much generosity enough to stimulate the dullest of senses! Which ultimately, I believe, eventually leads to the art of looking good, original and timeless, because your clothes speak volumes about the unsaid things about yourself. 

Thank you fashion godlets.

Here features some of my favourite looks, on and off the runway.

ON THE RUNWAY

 Nomzamo Mbatha! in Khosi Nkosi. A definite favourite. I wish I had better seats because this picture does not do any justice to this dress. Look at everything. African Goddess personified.

Tsotetsi KL

The blue hue for his line gave me so much life. So many other favourites but not the best picture quality!

 Off the runway

The hair! Bold! So I was in love! And what better way to round it all off but with a classic red lip and the all black that never tires? Again. I love. 

I'm such a print lover. I'm such a lover of the colour black. They did it all. 

That green. Her look is feminine with a touch of grunge thanks to those platform boots and dark lip!

Aaaah she made it look so easy!

The two piece will never be the same again. My date made me look so good. 

Don D(r)apper. That is all. 

Chaa-w for now. ;)