Model Of The Week; Boitumelo Refilwe Mongwaketse

NAME: Boitumelo Refilwe Mongwaketse

HAIR COLOR: Black

EYE COLOR: Brown

HEIGHT: 1.67m

BIRTHDATE: 09 Sept 1988

FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME: Escada Magnetism

HOMETOWN: Kanye



FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD:

Cape Town

LIFELONG DREAM:

To be the best that i can be in everything that i do, so as to achieve my personal goal of self actualisation. To be an International model and a brand ambassador\face of top brands like Dark and Lovely., Revlon, Tommy Hilfiger etc.


BEST BEAUTY SECRET:

Never compromise on your beauty routine: cleanse, tone and moisturise.
Once you find the one that works for you, stick to it.

ROLE MODEL/IDOL:

Connie Ferguson


EMBARRASSING MOMENT:

This happened quiet recently when i forgot all the poses I had practiced for a photoshoot=)

 WHAT MADE YOU FIRST BECOME A MODEL?


 I always got the occassional, "you have the body for it, the height and style for it" so i started entering beauty pageants like Miss Botswana and also Miss Universe Botswana where i got selected for top 24. But my defining moment was after I got scouted in Sandton,Jhb which really made me take it up seriously!

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN DID YOUR FIRST  FASHION SHOW OR PHOTO SHOOT?

I actually underestimated it. Its was such an eye-opener but it was quiet fun. One has to really have the confidence and to be in the right state of mind, and that confidence will manifest in your photos and your walk.

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

Size doesnt determine ones beauty, its in self-confidence that only one would be able to make it in this industry. Im thankful for having a choice and that being a modern woman allows me to think for myself and not have the world dictate such things to me.

WHAT ARE YOUR GUILTY PLEASURES FOOD WISE?

Pizza and chocolate

WHAT BEAUTY TIPS DO YOU SWEAR BY?

Because confidence is key, grooming is a must. Its all about how you feel inside, therefore your skin, make-up, hair and fragrance all play a role in making you feel beautiful and powerful in your own signature look.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

Its about being comfortable, elegant and time-less.


HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SENSE OF SELF-ESTEEM AND POSITIVE BODY IMAGE?

Grooming is essential: I've always believed that a woman with manicured nails, a killer walk, stunning hair and oozes confidence will look 10times better than one with style and no grooming. It all starts with the detail, and when you are neat, the ensemble is just the garnish! =)


WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CITY IN THE WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY? WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO NEXT? 


 Cape Town. The experience was phenomenal, im an adrenalin junkie so this experience took it to another level. I got to visit most of its tourist attractions like, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Point, V & A Waterfront, Ratanga Junction, The Wineyards...I would love to go to Brazil in 2014...ha ha


WHAT MOTIVATES OR INSPIRES YOU TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS? WHAT ARE SOME OF THOSE 
GOALS? 


Naturally I am a very ambitious individual so it comes naturally. For me,nothing is engraved in stone because as people grow up dreams and priorities change, but id like to find myself in one of if not all these industries: construction, marketing or intertainment.

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?


 It would have to be my skin care routine and my recently purchased black and gold tracksuit. Reason being id still want to look good when im eventually found and I love my tracksuit as it is very comfortable and still makes me look good effortlessly.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

The free gifts of love, life and my precious family.


WHICH WELL KNOWN DESIGNERS HAVE YOU WORKED WITH AND WHICH FASHION SHOWS HAVE YOU TAKEN IN? 


 I just recently started with my modelling career so I havent worked with any well known designers yet and recently I participated in SA Beauty Fashion show, which was my first fashion show

Fashionista of The Week: Kago Krazy-Kid Lefatshe

1. Describe your style in three words.

crazy,eccentric and colourfull

2. What is your favourite pattern in clothes?

Slim Fits

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

.neon green pants,cream white trnch coat by AMIEL,dust pink true religion skinnies,green brougues and tangerine shorts

4. who is your personal fashion icon?

Junior khupe....LOL!!!!!!

5. You favourite Fashion Store?

i shop online,,www.asos.com,what would i be withot it

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

Mika stefano

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

lip balm and sunscreen

8. Who is your favorite designer and why?

Junior khupe, he knows what i want and i always get it*wink*

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

none,i never put a wrong foot forward,,u tel me.

10.Whats the most expensive item in your closet?

my grey suit by Junior khupe,,, i call it my investment piece

11. Fashion Dos and Donts?

do wear the right underwear all the time,do not wear see through outfits around kids

12. Any fashion advice?

be the best u can be and always TAKE A RISK#BE BOLD!!

Model Of The Week; Phumza Tiya

NAME: Phumza Tiya
HAIR COLOR: naturally Black but now Ruby Red

Height:1,64m

Birthdate: 12 March 1992

Favorite scent: I am @clicks

hometown: Mthatha Eastern Cape S.A


Favorite place in the world:Cape Town

LIFELONG DREAM:Is to be a well known model,own my Marketing company.Be a brand ambassador/face for brands like L'oReal. 

BEST BEAUTY SECRET:

 Staying Natural & being confident about myself,using makeup that still transforms me with that natural look.

ROLE MODEL/IDOL:Bonang Matheba

EMBARRASSING MOMENT:

 When i forgot to deliver different poses in front of the camera.
.What made you first become a model?

I started having a passion for modeling last year,people told  me that i had the body & the look ,then i gave it a try. Now i am in-love with it.

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


personally i feel that if as an individual you are prepared to be a size zero then go for it,at the same time i believe that in the  industry, different companies are looking for different sizes and shapes,if your size is not good for some companies than there is a company that will love your size.Its a matter of ''if they don't love your look someone else will''




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What are your guilty pleasures food Wise?


junk food 

.What beauty tips do you swear by?

Embracing the look i have.Making sure i drink water just to get that flawless skin
If a young girl wanted to be a model what would your advice for them be?

they should have that undying passion,fall in love with it.Research about modeling to know what its about.Be able to take rejection as some agencies may say negative things to you/even reject you but mostly just grow from that negative comments & learn

HOW DO YOU KEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY?

 i take walks,eat Healthy & drink lots of water .
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE

My style is very recent,classy & popular yet unique because of the way i put items together.I wear clothes that best suit my body & leave me feeling confident. 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE CITY IN THE

WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY? WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE

TO TRAVEL TO NEXT? 
Cape Town has to be the best city.I love the nature around the city.Its a very calm chilled environment.Would love to visit any Place overseas even if its not for leisure just work related.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

 my family makes me happy & being in front of the camera doing what i love definitely tops up the emotion of being happy.
which well known designers have you worked with and

 which fashion shows have u taken part in??

 i recently started modeling so haven't worked with any top Designers

Model Of The Week; Gorata Masiapeto

Name: Gorata Masiapeto
Hair color: Black

Eye color: Brown

Height: 1.79m

Birth date: 14/06/92

Favorite scent/perfume: Fantasy (Britney spears)

Hometown: Tonota

Favorite Place in the world: Paris 

Lifelong Dream:

to be a major successful Realtor and make it big in modelling one day

Best Beauty Secret:

 Drinking alot of water and eating boiled veges at-least 3 times a week..keeps me in shape without even exercising

Role Model/Idol:

Donald Trump (he's into real estate oh and we share a birthday) and Gisele Bunchen

Embarrassing Moment:

ha-ha OMG when i decided to just enter this talent show in high school to sing..OMG the woooorst decision i have ever made

What made you first become a model:

I didn't specifically have a day set but i guess it was all because of the potential that alot people saw in me as i grew up

How did you feel when you did your first ever fashion show/photo shoot:

 It was too awesome. The make-up, the clothes,just the whole experience was overwhelming.I actually started at 15 but being the youngest back then did not demotivate me to make it bigger than the rest of them in the long run 

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

I personally feel its a state of mind.Being a size 0 is totally not attractive and its about time we accept and embrace the way we look. I mean,imagine if we all looked the same. After all its not your physical appearance that defines one's beauty

What are your guilty pleasures food wise:

whooo I'd cheat on my diet with a large box of pizza ANY DAY *hides*

 What beauty tips do you swear by:




I am not much of a beauty product user but drinking alot of still water has worked alot for me and Steaming my face as well, to exfoliate my skin. Best beauty remedy


How do you keep a fit and healthy body: 


ha-ha ok honestly i EAT ALOT but exercise less,which is a bad thing. guess its the high metabolism but it works alot in my favour though ha-ha

How would you describe your style: 


love to keep it as simple as possible but of course it has to accentuate my body.

How do you maintain a healthy sense of self-esteem and positive body image:

 Self respect and the respect to others too. plus i embrace and love the way i look. it helps me be less insecure

What has been your favourite city in the world to visit and why:

Am not much of a traveller but it would have to be Cape town. Just the energy and the people in that city are very lively. I was attracted in an instant 

What motivates or inspires you to achieve your goals?

: My parents' active involvement in my interests always push me to strive for more.

What are some of these goals?:

A massive entrepreneur and realtor. and of-course make it BIG in modeling one day

If you were stranded in a desert island and could only have 1 beauty product and 1 fashion item with you,what would it be and why: 

My revlon pressed powder for my terribly oily skin and my sunglasses

What makes you happy:

Most importantly,MY FAMILY,then my career,my friends and 1 very close friend *wink*

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

1 thing-Get ready to be rejected ALOT but remember there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Let your Passion and Drive take you to your unlimited boundaries. If giving up is an option when things dont go your way then you should divert to something else.

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

 Charmer Boi clothing,the launch of the voice calendar fashion show 2008, the Odipeca clothing line show, the BMW and JAGUAR XF, the Ring Hip Hop battleshow by Posh Entertainment..to name a few

Fashionista of the week ; Junior Khupe

1. Describe your style in three words

 bold,trendy and comfortable

2. What is your favorite pattern in clothes?

my favorite pattern is slim fit and skinnies coz of my petite frame 

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

i would save my sued oxford shoes which were a gift from mom,my grey blazer which is the first blazer i designed,my black skinny jeans i got from a friend in trinidad and tobago,cigarette pants and my all star sneakers

4. who is your personal fashion icon?

Audrey Hepburn and Andrey Leon Tally

5. Your favorite fashion stores?

vintage shops,zara,Louis Vuitton (even though i cant afford anything frm zara and L.v)

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

celebrity blogger Mika Stefano

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

i cnt live without lipbalm,i have been blessd with great skin so i dnt use beauty products except face scrub..

8. Who is your favorite designer and why?

i love Alexander Mcqueen for his eccentric and bold designs and Karl Lagerfld for his classic sophisticated designs

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


worst outfit i have ever worn would b tight 3quater pants and a tight white top,that was ages ago

10. What's the most expensive item in your closet closet?

my suede oxford shoes

11. Any Fashion Advice?

Dont be afraid to take risks,be bold and go beyond style.