Fashionista of The Week: Thabo Punk Mashego

1. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS

Classic, retro and original

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PATTERN IN CLOTHES?

Stripes & scotch are lovely hey, but you gota love the plain stuff. like gooooosssshhhh I looooove plain & clean.

3.       FIVE CLOTHING ITEMS WOULD YOU SAVE FROM THE FIRE?

Black and white floursheim shoes, Orange blazer,Scotch vintage blazer, Leather biker jacket,Diesel jeans.

4. FASHION ICON?

Jeannie Mae (from how do I look?) … that girl has got style for dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyzzzzzzzz

5. FAVORITE FASHION STORE?

Zara & Markhams…. but I buy anywhere I see something that I like hey

6. WORST DRESSED PERSON?

Hmmmmmmmmmm #Thinking# Shamemara, Hai IT’S RACHEL ZOE (SHE’S A GOOD STYLIST AND ALL THAT, But when it comes to styling herself, Nooooooo! She’s bad hey *Shaking Head*

7. BEAUTY ITEM YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?

I guess my facial foam and the cream, Nooooooooo Wayyyyyy I’ll get out of the house without using those … and my Paco Rabanne, now a brother has to smell good ryt ]:)

8. FAVORITE DESIGNER?

Nationally it’s David Tlale…. Internationally it’s Dean & Den (Dsquared)… these designers are just killing it for me hey, u can never go wrong with them.

9.       WORST OUTFIT YOU’VE EVER WORN?

Can’t remember the last time I looked bad hey ,,, Oooooohhhhhhhhh! This other time I was wearing a tux at my aunt’s wedding, like gooossshhhh! The thingy was big on  me hey, but anyway I had no flippin choice, I JUST COULDN’T WAIT TO GET OUT OF IT HEY.

10.   Expensive item?

Diesel jeans & shoes

Floursheim shoes

11.   FASHION DO’S AND DON’TS:

Do's: wear anything when you chilling in the house .. Lol, , , dresses & tuxedo's are good for chilled events e.g: awards, red carpet.. Always break the rules in an excellent way of coz......

Don'ts: ladies don't wear shorts when it’s cold, goooossssshhhhh,,, stripes and scotch were never good together, colour blocking is nice, just don't colour blind us.. (Red shoez, beige pants, green t-shirt, royal blue blazer, yellow belt,, "all items plain".... Nice *colour blocking*),,, and then (red shoes, denim jeans, t-shirt wit catoons and lots of colours plus green & blue blazer *colour-blindinG........

 12. ANY FASHION ADVICE?


NO clothing item is ugly, what matters is the right size and the right combination........

Thanks THABO

Model of the week:Lili Sims





NAME: Lili Sims

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HAIR COLOR: Dark brown (naturally)

EYE COLOR: Hazel

HEIGHT: 5ft 2

BIRTHDATE: 11 sept 1989

FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME: Lola by Marc Jacobs

HOMETOWN:  Meguro-ku, Tokyo Japan

LIFELONG DREAM:

To become a stylist to the stars! Ill know iv made it when i get to dress Jennifer Lopez!

ROLE MODEL/IDOL:

Jennifer Lopez! Im a hopeless romantic and so is she. She is a modern day goddess and wears everything
she wears with such elegance!

EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 

lol it will have to be the first day back to school, and I was wearing my favorite pair of skinny jeans. During second period, a cute boy said, “nice buttons,” and his friends giggled. I was slightly confused, but just thought he was being flirty, so I laughed along. Towards the end of class, I went to the bathroom. Not only had my zipper been down the whole day, but it was completely broken and my button-patterned underwear were showing. I was mortified and had to keep my jeans closed with a hair tie for the rest of the day!

What made you first become a model?

I love fashion and beautiful photos so when my friend offered to take me along to her shoot watching her pose i knew behind the camera wasn't for me...in front of it is

.How did you feel when you did your first ever fashion show or photo shoot?

Scared! i had no idea what to do it was awkward....


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

 

I dont think there should b any debate when there are plenty of opportunities for plus size models nowadays. buuuutttt: being stick thin aint hot and never  will b!

 I NEVER EVER EVER sleep with makeup no matter how beautiful it is its not worth it! I moisturise my body head to toe everyday to keep silky soft skin all year round. 

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

It is a very difficult industry to get into. it takes a lot of motivation so u need to be able to push urslf and love urslf know what YOU want not what others want for u. U have to go into the industry loving urslf u cant expect to love urslf after u c those beautiful pictures with u in lovely clothes coz that makeup and clothing is just temporary...




HOW DO YOU KEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY?

Im quite pale which would make u think i would tan a lot but i dont! its sooo harmful in the long run for my skin! i use spf everyday...rain or shine! I try my best to eat healthy and do physical activites at least twice a week.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

Undefined :) its what makes me me

HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SENSE OF SELF-

ESTEEM AND POSITIVE BODY IMAGE?

 

I surround myself with positive people that bring the best out of me

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CITY IN THE

WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY? WHERE WOULD YOU

LIKE TO TRAVEL TO NEXT?

Japan- it's home. I really have it

WHAT MOTIVATES OR INSPIRES YOU TO ACHIEVE

YOUR GOALS? WHAT ARE SOME OF THOSE GOALS?

The end results: picturing on top of my game is what pushes me to do what i have to do and be the best i can be everyday

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?

Vaseline: is a life saver in soooo many ways! and big bag to keep all the treasures i find lol

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

shopping makes me happy. family makes me happier.

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

I havnt worked for any well known designers yet nor have I done runway. I do model for local stores in Japan or for my photographer friends. I really would loooovve to walk in a south african show i love craig native and gavin rajah!

WHAT BEAUTY SECRETS DO YOU SWEAR BY?  



model of the week : Thor Teshawn Miller Dunnett

Model,Model agency co owner, vice president(First Models Agency) a male stylist—fashion and image consultant, fashion show and photoshoot producer..

NAME: Thor Teshawn Miller Dunnett


HAIR COLOR: Black



EYE COLOR: Brown



HEIGHT: 1.80 cm/ 6 ft



BIRTHDATE: 27 October 1990



FAVORITE SCENT/PERFUME: Paco Rabbane Black XS



HOMETOWN: Gaborone



FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Wherever I feel at 


home and comfortable.


LIFELONG DREAM: To be a young successful 


entrepreneur, I have so many that it would take the whole day listing them.

BEST BEAUTY SECRET: Exercising daily, drinking lots of water but with me its dancing. I am forever dancing.


ROLE MODEL/IDOL: My Mother, David Beckham, Tyson Beckford, Wentworth Miller


EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 


Not getting my e-passport just because I was told I am not a citizen due to the fact that I’m mixed and I have already turned 21 so I have to make a decision and renounce citizenship.


WHAT MADE YOU FIRST BECOME A MODEL? 

Honestly speaking, I was young and never thought of ever becoming a model until the day I was scouted in Westgate Mall (S.A). The minute I thought about it I just went into a trance and that’s the day I started thinking deeply about modeling.

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU DID YOUR FIRST EVER 

FASHION SHOW OR PHOTO SHOOT?

 First ever Fashion Show I was a bit nervous for a few minutes then I started warming up 2 the crowd and how things are done…My first ever Photo shoot, it was ok, I was just laid back and being natural in front of the camera.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY OF THE 

SIZE ZERO DEBATE IN THE INDUSTRY?

It doesn’t bother me that much, its standard


 procedure but if I was to change the modeling 


industry and bend the rules I would use fit 


women.

WHAT ARE YOUR GUILTY PLEASURES FOOD WISE?

 I really don’t have any, I am a health freak but I guess I’d have to say ice cream and chocolate.

WHAT BEAUTY TIPS DO YOU SWEAR BY?

Daily exercises and a lot of water/fluids. I wash my face at least twice a day.

HOW DO YOU KEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY?



I’m a professional dancer and choreographer


, so it keeps me super fit. I Play Basketball 


and swim a lot.


HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

I am an open minded versatile person and I

would say my style is diverse and very 


dynamic---it changes all the time normally 


based on my mood of the day.


HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SENSE OF SELF-

ESTEEM AND POSITIVE BODY IMAGE?  



I surround myself with positive people and I


 do not let anyone bring me down. I just reek 


of confidence so I am always in good spirits 


let alone a happy mood.


WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE CITY IN THE

 WORLD TO VISIT AND WHY? WHERE WOULD YOU

LIKE TO  TRAVEL TO NEXT?

I haven’t done any serious travelling as of yet due to school but I have been to south Africa and out of all the places I was at I happen to have enjoyed Jhb more because it is me—very interesting for a youngster. And I love travelling so I will be doing a lot of it soon.First stop is Jamaica then the islands preferably Trinidad and Tobago.

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

Life in general, daily experiences. Life challenges and just having a passion and zeal for life. Other people’s negativity motivates me to make it I prove them wrong by working hard. My mother, owning my own entertainment Agency and being a young successful guy. Bringing change to people’s lives and inspiring them.

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---to protect my delicate soft sensitive skin from extreme sun rays and a pair of Shades/sun glasses because I have eye problems but the aim would be looking RAVISHING in a tight predicament of being STRANDED.

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

Being Healthy and safe at all times, Dancing, Music, My family, 


Fashion/shopping and Inspiring people.

IF A YOUNG GIRL/BOY WANTED TO BE A MODEL WHAT WOULD YOUR ADVICE  FOR THEM BE?

Work hard, get ready to be exploited because every model has a story to tell. It’s all glamorous on stage but its chaos backstage. Get ready to work with rude professional people and do not take it personal, because the Industry is dangerous. Get ready to get your feelings hurt but the aim is to have fun and grow as a person..

WHICH WELL KNOWN DESIGNERS HAVE YOU 

WORKED WITH AND WHICH FASHION SHOWS HAVE 

YOU TAKEN PART IN?

Mtv mini Dance shoot, Funk Magazine (S.A), David Tlale, Black 


Trash, Botswana Fashion Week, Mr. Industry (S.A), Esteres 


Modeling Agency (S.A), Color in The Desert Fashion Week, 


Goldiggers And Pimps Fashion Show, Bak2Skul Fashion Show, J.B 


Sports Mannequin fashion Show, BMW X6- 7 Series- Jaguar XF and 


XJ Fashion Show, Eleganza Boutique fashion Show, IDL Clothing’s 


Promo show, CornerStone Fashion Show (S.A). Just to name a few…