Fashionista Of The Week:Tumie Nthutang

1.Describe your style in three words.

Moody,emotional,expressive

2.What is your favorite pattern in clothes?

I love anything monochrome,be it stripes or plaid,or polka dots.As long as its black and white.Pattern in terms of silhouette, i have a weakness for wide-leg pants,structured dresses and bustier/corset inspired tops.

3.Which FIVE clothes item would you save  

from a burning fire?

Hmm i'd save my favorite mini handbag,my well fitting jeans,1 maxi dress,button down white shirt and my wide leg pants.

4.Who is your personal fashion icon?

.I don't have 1 main personal fashion icon,I love and draw inspiration from a lot of people for different reasons : Kourtney Kardashian for her distinct style,she doesn't stick to trends,Blake Lively for her effortless grace on the red carpet and chic casual looks, Kefilwe Mabote for her ability to tap into different fashion styles , Solange knowles for her love for color and lastly Kim Kardashian West ,before the Kanye makeover .I used to love her stylish and structured garments.
5.Your Favorite Fashion Stores?

Just like designers I don't have top faves because i shop everywhere; stores,market,pop-ups,online and mum's old closet
But if i must I'd say YDE for its variety,i love how it houses different new and already established designers,Mr Price and legit for their ability to have latest trends, Woolies for its classic simple structured garments and Lovisa for accessories

6. Who’s the worst dressed person in your
opinion?
 
hahahahah OMG you want to get me in troubleBut let me say Kim K after the Kanye makeover.Some of her looks are just not right,some looks are too edgy for her body frame,some are too big and should be left to be seen on the runway.I just feel like you ought to stick to who you are and know that trends come and go,your personal style should adapt to ever-changing trends but it should not completely disappear.

7. Which beauty items can’t you live without? I cant live without my sunscreen,lipstick especially red lipstick,perfume and powder.
8.Who is your favorite designer and why?
I dont have a favorite designer or store.I love different garments and designers for different reasons,i will just name a few:
Oliver Rousteing(Balmain)'s edgy and fashion forward pieces leave me breathless,I love Gert Johan's ability to master the female body especially Bonang's and what works for her always amazes me and locally the likes of Kaone Moremong,Botho Chalebgwe and Tasha of Tasha Designs also have garments that speak to me.
9.What’s the worst outfit you’ve ever worn?

hmm probably the time i wore my white skort (a pair of shorts with a flap across the front to give the appearance of a skirt) and paired it with a croptop+soft net translucent cover up.Dont get me wrong,separately i love those pieces but in hindsight,there was just a lot going on,i should not have paired all those together

10.WHATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? My Steve Madden heels
11. FASHION DOS AND DONT?
Fashion DOs:
White button down shirt ,its so versatile and every lady needs one
A pair of well fitting skinny jeans,boyfriend jeans and denim shorts
Black fitted slacks,so timeless
A tote bag,
stunning chunky watch
One good dress,it doesn't have to be an LBD,just one dress that you feel your most sexy yet classy in.
DON'T:
I don't know hey,fashion is subjective and I know what I may find as a Don't,are another person 's favorites but for me I don't wear leggings in public,i wear them home relaxing or if I am on a hike or playing tennis usually with something over-sized over them.
12. Any fashion advice?
.Fashion is subjective,dress to make YOU happy and no-one else.Never be pressurized to buy something because its trending,it has to speak to you as an individual,know your body type and what works for it.Dont be lazy to alter stuff if they need to be and most importantly HAVE FUN with your looks.
Before picking an outfit I decide who i wana be for the day,whether its the casual varsity student,the mini feminist who believes women should have as many suits as men,or the chic young lady who believes in well tailored-structured garments,one thing is for sure,all aspects that makeup my personality determine my outfits.

Model Of The Week ; Carol Mads

NAME: Caroline G. Madisakwana
HAIR COLOR: black
EYE COLOR: dark brown
HEIGHT: 1,76m
BIRTHDATE: 21-09-1988

FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME: 'Femme' by Hugo Boss
HOMETOWN: Tonota
FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD:Bora Bora
LIFELONG DREAM: to become a renowned writer
BEST BEAUTY SECRET: eat right, hydrate, detox, sleep

ROLE MODEL/IDOL: anyone who believes in striving & believes in success
EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 
I was asked to call some well-known Dj at some event a few weeks ago & had no idea who he was, so I walked up to a random stranger & whispered that they help point him out. The random stranger turned out to be the famous Dj.
IF A YOUNG GIRL WANTED TO BE A MODEL WHAT WOULD YOUR ADVICE FOR THEM BE? dont ever let fear make you think you cant succeed. Push past the doubts.

HOW DO YOU KEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY? I dance. & yoga.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? laidback boho-chick meets grunge at the office. (Does this make sense?? LOL)

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SENSE OF SELF-ESTEEM AND POSITIVE BODY IMAGE? Acceptance. Love every bit of your imperfect body, coz lets face it; cant be anything than what you are.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CITY IN THE WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY? WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO NEXT? I'd like to travel the world first before I can come ba& answer this question
WHAT MOTIVATES OR INSPIRES YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS? WHAT ARE SOME OF THOSE GOALS? that I refuse to not be all I can be.
My goals: venture into media & publishing; become a TV host, own a publishing house, etc.

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? sunscreen; very essential!
As for the fashion item I'd say a scarf. (Is a scarf even a fashion item? Im so clueless when it comes to fashion!)

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? my 'conversations with God', either through writing...or meditating.

WHICH WELL-KNOWN DESIGNERS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH AND WHICH FASHION SHOWS HAVE YOU TAKEN PART IN?: Indashio (from America), Gert Coetzee, Thula Sindi, Mustafa Hasselini, Haus Of Stone, Black Trash, Botho Chalebgwa, etc.
Fashion shows: India Culture show (Kuala Lumpur), Colour In The Desert (Gaborone), DTC Diamonds Awards Fashion Show (first face. Gaborone), Botswana Fashion Week, Arts & Culture fashion show, Zimbabwer Fashion Week, etc.

WHAT MADE YOU FIRST BECOME A MODEL? my class teacher back in 2004 believed I had the "it" to be the first Motswana to scoop the title of Nokia Face Of Africa...I refused to go audition even when she suggested coming with me. Then Kaone Kario won it.
Years later in 2009 I met a lovely lady (she is a model in Malaysia) by the name of Valerie Vanessa, her cousin Evangeline Jintoni, & friend Avva Faheem; they styled, directed, & shot my first photoshoot ever. I started believing in me from then onwards, & I havent stopped.

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU DID YOUR FIRST EVER FASHION SHOW OR PHOTO-SHOOT? nervous, unsure, ecstatic. Many fashion shows & photoshoots down the line & I still get the same feelings. As long as I still have this feeling then I'll still pursue this field coz being nervous, I believe, shows I care enough to not want to mess up.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY OF THE SIZE 0 DEBATE IN THE INDUSTRY? its a sad thing that beauty has been given a name; Size 0.
This belief that Size 0 dictates perfection is a sad cruel course more-so that the media fuels it. As long as you are healthy, the Size 0 concept is just a fantasy one shouldnt tamper with.

WHAT ARE YOUR GUILTY PLEASURES FOOD WISE? lately I've taken up to eating chocolate nearly everyday.

WHAT BEAUTY TIPS DO YOU SWEAR BY?
1. Dont ever go to bed with make-up
2. No alcohol-based products for your skin
3. Rest enough

Fashionista Of The Week; Nollie Ngwira

1. Describe your style in three words.

Its unpredictable,vintage inspired & unique.

2. What is your favorite pattern in clothes?

I love prints,african prints are my fav though

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

A printed blazer,mustard vintage skirt,my floral vintage shirt,burgudy pants and blue boyfriend blazer.

4. Who is your personal fashion icon?

There are many but I'll just mention a few ,Solange,Tsholo Dikobe,Miroslava Duma

5. YOUR FAVORITE FASHION STORES?

Mr price for accessories,flea markets,vintage stores and asian shops.

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

I have always seen fashion as an art in motion and the space around us as a mobile museum,I always try to find

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

seal vaseline + seaweed products(face wash and moisture lotion)

8. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER AND WHY?

Aobakwe Molosiwa for his futuristic and timeless designs.(I also love Botho Chalebgwa)

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

Harem pants and a tshirt,felt like a bomb waiting to explode.

10.WHATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET?

A prited blazer from a vintage store.

11. FASHION DOS AND DONTS?

Dos: for ladies invest in accented accessories,wear bold statement shoes and invest in blazers they always transform any outfit.
Dos for men:invest in white tshirts and shirts.Donts: say no to white dress shoes.

12. Any fashion advice?

DON'T be afraid to break the "fashion rules." Remember...rules were meant to be broken. stay BeYoutiful!

Model Of The Week : Panila Kote

NAME:Panila Kote
HAIR COLOR: black
EYE COLOR brown
HEIGHT:1.68
BIRTHDATE: 22/06/93
FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME:fantasy 
HOMETOWN: Mmankgodi
FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD:Disney world

LIFELONG DREAM:

i want to be rich and successful..i want to be independent

BEST BEAUTY SECRET

it wouldn't be a secret anymore if i mentioned it.

ROLE MODEL/IDOL: Sedireng Mothibatsela

EMBARRASSING MOMENT?

that moment when you trip and feel like everyone is looking at you.

WHA MADE YOU FIRST BECOME A MODEL?

I love pictures,where the camera is,is where i always want to be. So i realised commercial modeling would do for me.. I knew i would enjoy those photo-shoots.

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU DID YOUR FIRST EVER

FASHION SHOW OR PHOTO-SHOOT  ?

I was very nervous,i didnt know what i had to do,the fact that the photographer was a stranger made things worse,but as time went by i relaxed nd i enjoyed the shoot.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY OF THE SIZE 0 DEBATE IN THE INDUSTRY?

Well there is nothing to really debate because beauty encompasses variety, difference and uniqueness. I believe God made people diverse so each of us could colour and fill the earth with uniqueness. That pertains to all the different skin color shades, all the different body sizes, shapes, all the different characters and anything else you know that makes you YOU.

WHAT ARE YOUR GUILTY PLEASURES FOOD-WISE?

Red velvet cake

IF A YOUNG GIRL WANTED TO BE A MODEL WHAT 

WOULD YOUR ADVISE FOR THEM BE?

if you can dream it,u can make it.. U can be anything,u can be everything. Its all up to you..

HOW DO YOU KEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY?

eating well and gym

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

when i pick somethng to wear, this is what is always in my mind.. "To wear is to match,not just to cover your body".. I stick to that.

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SENSE OF SELF-

ESTEEM AND POSITIVE BODY IMGE?

i dnt live to impress people. Even if i did,i knw i wouldnt impress everyone.. People always talk,those who matter wont mind, and those who mind dont matter..i kind of have this "i dont care attitude" i just do me and dont care.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE CITY IN THE

WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY?

Windhoek. I just love namibia.. I know when i get to windhoek i will most definitely go to swakopmond.

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO NEXT?

cape-town

WHAT MOTIVATES OR INSPIRES YOU TO ACHIEVE

YOUR GOALS? WHAT ARE SOME OF THOSE GOALS?

i have a very special person in my life,by the name Sedireng Mothibatsela, she listens to me without judgingn,supports me in every sense. She is always there for me. She adds value to my life. Apart from being successful in the modeling industry,i want to have 3 degrees.. Thats one of my goals.

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?

Compressed powder and a floral dress.. The compress powder is for the little sports on my face,the floral dress would look nice on me in a desert.

WHICH WELL DESIGNERS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH

AND WHICH FASHION SHOWS HAVE YOU TAKEN PART 

IN?
unfortunately i haven't worked with a fashion designer yet rather have i taken part in any fashion show. But i know one day wil be one day

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

the feeling of knowing that am loved


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