Model Of The Week : Lot Lorah

NAME: Lot Lorah

HAIR COLOR: Black

EYE COLOR: Brown

HEIGHT: 6'1 

BIRTHDATE: 06/02/1990

FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME: Issey Miyake (for men)

HOME VILLAGE: BOBONONG

LIFELONG DREAM:To be a successful communication practitioner (i am a huge fan of advertising and film)

BEST BEAUTY SECRET: MORE WATER (Drink it and wash with it)

ROLE MODEL/IDOL: I dont have an idol/ role model..but i look up to my Naomi Campbell!

EMBARRASSING MOMENT: HEHEHEHE it has to be way back in primary school in standard 4 (ko Masa) i couldn't pronounce the word 'visitors' properly, the whole class laughed at me. It still haunts me 

What made you first become a model?: Well, it is the body that i have. People used to call me nice names (boMmalebopo), so i was like "why not be mmalebopo for real?" thats when i started, first with beauty pageants then later moved on to runway and fashion modeling.

 How do you feel about the controversy of the size 0 debate in the industry?

I think its just old fashioned and really ignorant to say a model should be a size 0. We are in times that fashion is for all,and it is necessary to use different kind of body shapes and heights to showcase garments.

What are your guilty pleasures food wise?

i love chocolate(my favorite flavor is rum and raisins ),i also love pap and beef stew(lets not talk about tummy increase neh)  

What beauty tips do you swear by?

vaseline petroleum jelly any day any where.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

Seeing other people happy makes me happy,most especially people close to me 

If a young girl wanted to be a model what would your advice for them be?

i would tell them to follow their hearts,but the best thing to do is to finish school first then model,that way you will have something to fall back on if modeling doesn't work out!

which well known designers have you worked with and which fashion shows have u taken part in?

Locally, i am currently working with FouSweedy.

Since most of my work was done abroad(malaysia), thats where i have worked with designers and stylists from countries like Indonesia,China,Malaysia,Iran among others.

I have taken part in a lot of fashion shows in malaysia too. My first ever show there was the FORD models fashion late 2009, still on the same year i walked for the Nigeria Independent day Fashion Show. Ever since then i did a series of shows under Limkonkwing Fashion Club,which included Creativity In Motion fashion shows,open day shows,MAYA national Inter-varsity Dance Competition- Fashion show and ADIDAS ALL 24 fashion Show, Which gathered all Adidas representatives from all over the world. I did the NAJJAH Boutique fashion show too,which helped me explore more of Asian Culture. The last show i did there was the EmeraldGala Charity Fashion Show Gala Charity Fashion Show.

Fashionista Of The Week ; Lorraine Binie Kinnear

Name ; Lorraine Kinnear
Country ; Botswana, Gaborone
Blog ; vogue101
Occupation; student,blogger,stylist

 1. Describe your style in three words.
 Artistic, Random,poised

2. What is your favourite pattern in clothes?

I Love Anything That Screams "Out Of The Ordinary" Aztec Prints, Digital Prints, Breton Stripes...

3. Which FIVE clothes item would you save from a burning fire?

I'd Save 5. That Pricey Beret 4. Floral Maxi by Minnie Series @ Legit 3. Digital Print Hi-Lo Skirt 2. Round Frame Sunnies. 1. My Ugliest Pair Of Brogue ( The Love I Have For Ugly Shoes Though :'))

4. who is your personal fashion icon?

4. Stefani Germanotta (Lady Gaga)

5. YOUR FAVORITE FASHION STORES?

 Top 5, 5. Edgars 4. Foschini 3. Markham 2. Woolworths 1. Mr Price

6. Who’s the worst dressed person in your opinion?

The Worst Dressed Person Is The One That Can't Carry Enough Attitude With Them To Beck-up Their Outfit. 

7. Which beauty items can’t you live without?

My Entire Beauty Box Witch Cases Lipstick, Mascara, Eyeliner. People Call It Make-up, I Say It's Face Art.

 8. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER AND WHY?

8. Clive Rundle. Because I'm Addicted To Art.

9. What’s the worst outfit you’ve ever worn?

I Wore Shorts & A Blazer To Fashion Week Last Year, That Was Almost A Career Suicide 

10.WHATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET?

 I Don't Believe In Expensive But My Most Priced Possesion Is A Zara Beret I Got From Malaysia Last Year. It Was Close To P700

11. FASHION DOS AND DONT?

Don't Limit Yourself. That's The Only Do I Know.

 12. any fashion advice?

My Fashion Advice. Fashion Is An Art, Never Limit Your Creativity.

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Fashionista OF The Week ; Thando Sibiya

PROFILE:
Name: Thando "Teedo" Sibiya
Age: 21
Occupation: Full-Time Student
Face-book username: Thando Bonaventure
Twitter Handle: @thando__sibiya_

1. Describe your style in three words.

versatile, classic and sophiticated

2. What is your favorite pattern in clothes?

It has to be colour since I'm dark in complexion

3. Which FIVE clothes item would you save from a burning fire?

a pair of jeans, a white shirt, black tie, cardigan and a pair of superga

4. who is your personal fashion icon?

Scott Disick

5. YOUR FAVORITE FASHION STORES?

Zara, Markham, Aldo, Europa Art Shoes, Zando online, Disiel Outlet,
Vertigo and Mr Price

6. Who’s the worst dressed person in your opinion?

I have to give that one to Oskido (S.A dj and producer)

7. Which beauty items can’t you live without?

My nivea moisturising lotion, vaseline petroleum jelly and my Carolina
Herrera fragrance

8. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER AND WHY?

Paul Smith, his style is always on point and i like how he mix his
colours its just amazing

9. What’s the worst outfit you’ve ever worn?

There's non I can think of at this day and age haha

10.WHATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET?

Mmmmmmm can i just say my shirt collection as the whole

11. FASHION DOS AND DONT?

dos- always be comfortable in whatever clothing item that you wear
from underwear all will just happen spontaneoulsy
donts- never mix too many patterns with too much colour it just becomes too busy
12. any fashion advice
have a style icon but remember to be a bigger person and always bring
something new to fashion.

Fashionista of the week : Chez Maureen

1. Describe your style in three words.

 vintage, classic chic and retro

2. What is your favorite pattern in clothes?

  The haberdashery patterns esp the houndstooth because its so vintage and timeless and never goes out of style

3. Which FIVE clothes item would you save from a burning fire?

I get really attached to my closet and everything is valuable to me, but my most favorite would be;

my black christian louboutin pumps

aldo hot pink pumps

my tuxedo houndstooth jacket

 my vintage trench dress

my animal print geek glasses

4. who is your personal fashion icon? 

Jeanie Mai - style is just amazeballs and Solange Knowles-She is fun fashion, funky eclectic, and known for taking fashion risks and looking good while at it

5. YOUR FAVORITE FASHION STORES?

 any vintage store, thrift store and flea markets am game 

6. Who’s the worst dressed person in your opinion?

Grace Jones her clothes are just outrageous,  

8. Which beauty items can’t you live without?

fragrance, lip gloss and a touch of powder

9. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER AND WHY? 

Posh Beckham her clothes are sophisticated classy and elegant 

and you can wear them straight from the runway

10. What’s the worst outfit you’ve ever worn?

Nothing comes to mind, unless someone else doesn't  really get my style

11.WHATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? 

my black Christian Louboutin pumps and A burgundy skirt suit gifted by  my dad from abroad

12. FASHION DOS AND DONT?

1.      This is quite a broad topic because fashion rules change overnight and the do’s become don’ts while the don’ts become do’s. But my basics are:

Always dress your body type and shape, you can never go wrong in that

Ladies,There is a fine line between sexy and trashy. Looking sexy involves what to bare and what to keep under wraps. Keep a little mystery and choose one body part and show it off.

Dudes, enough with saggy jeans and showing off your boxers thats just plain tacky

Find your own sense of style and you do not have to copy someone else, what looks good in another may not look good on you.

13. any fashion advice?

Its not what you wear but how you wear it.
Dress for the occasion, the right outfits for the right events

Invest in staple, classic pieces that can be worn countless ways, and remade to different outfits

Model Of The Week ; Nick Mwaniki

NAME: Nick MwanikiHAIR COLOR: BrownEYE COLOR: HazelHEIGHT: 6'1BIRTHDATE: 23.07.1990

BEST BEAUTY SECRET: Be yourself, don't imitate.

ROLE MODEL/IDOL: Will Smith

EMBARRASSING MOMENT: When i tripped in front of a bunch of girls. I guess i was blinded by their beauty. Lol

What made you first become a model? My mother was Miss Kenya back in the days so somehow fashion has always been a part of me. However, i never took it seriously till the day a friend approached me and asked if i was interested to take part in a show she was organizing. I have never looked back since.

 

How did you feel when you did your first ever fashion show or photo shoot? I was really nervous because i did not know what to expect. I hardly slept the previous night. But the moment i stepped on stage, the crowds cheers made me feel very confident.

What are your guilty pleasures food wise: I love pizza

HOW DO YOU KEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY?I hit the gym at least 3 times a week and avoid greasy foods.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? My style is casual. You would always find me wearing a shirt, fitted jeans and a pair of loafers. It is a simple but sexy look.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE CITY IN THE WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY? WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO NEXT? This has got to be Athens in Greece because of it's rich history. Next i would like to travel to Brazil, it has always been my dream destination.

WHAT MOTIVATES OR INSPIRES YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS? WHAT ARE SOME OF THOSE GOALS? I am a hard worker with a strong desire for success. My goal is to be successful in life in whatever i do. Nothing comes easy but i believe you can achieve just about anything as long as you put your mind into it.

IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND AND COULD ONLY HAVE ONE BEAUTY PRODUCT AND ONE FASHION ITEM WITH YOU, WHAT WOULD THEY BE AND WHY? That would be my cologne and a pair of sunglasses. My cologne because i like to smell fresh and my sunglasses because they make me look cool.

 

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? Spending time with the people i love and care about.

If a young girl/boy wanted to be a model what would your advice for them be? Do what you love and let nobody stand in your way.

 

which well known designers have you worked with and which fashion shows hav u taken part in??

I have worked with a number of local and international designers such as John Kaveke (Kenya), Kiko Romeo (Kenya), Zekaryas Solomon (UK), Mafi (Ethiopia), among others. I have taken part in the Hub of Africa Fashion Week 2012 which was held in Ethiopia, Swahili Fashion Week 2012 in Nairobi, Festival for African Fashion and Arts (FAFA), among many others.