Kate Middleton

Fashionista of the Week ; Charmaine Plaatjie

 1. Describe your style in three words.

Simple, classy, timeless

2. What is your favourite pattern in clothes?

Right now...Tribal print and stripes

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

My zara white & black tuxedo blazer, biker jacket, green suede with a gold touch heels, royal blue jacket (both bought in Paris) and my zara LBD with side pockets. Hmmm... this is quite tricky coz I value most of my clothing.

4. who is your personal fashion icon?

Olivia Palermo and SP from My Style Pantry

5. YOUR FAVORITE FASHION STORES?

Zara, Woolies, Mr. Price, Forever New, H&M, Topshop, ASOS and Maria McCloy's stall at Arts on Main.

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

Sonia Booth. Beautiful lady but goodness her looks can do with some touching up.

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

Eye liner and lipgloss.

 8. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNER AND WHY?

Yves Saint Laurent for his class and elegant touch to his pieces.

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

Purple jumpsuit, it looks like a PJ. lol

10.WHATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET?

My GUCCI handbag (the real thing)

 11. FASHION DOS AND DONT?

DON'T: do Leggings with a crop top or any top just above the waist, camel toe isn't sexy. LOL! If you want to try pull off this look then I suggest toning up extensively.

DO:  one can never go wrong with a white vest, a pair of blue denim jeans, add chunky accessories for a bit of sprucing up, heels and a blazer.

12. any fashion advice?

Don't try too hard to be different, try not to follow trends that much.

Be in the know but careful not to fall under the fashion victim category. You don't have to have every single trendy item.

Keep it simple! and invest in a timeless piece.

Be yourself and go with what best fits your persona and body type.

Fashionista Of The Week ; Nina Hanekom-Nortje

 1. Describe your style in three words.

Girly, overdone and experimental

2. What is your favourite pattern in clothes?

Probably leopard print, but tribal print is really growing on me

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

 My black t-bar heels from Rage, my black LBD from Mr Price, my beige crochet heels from Edgars and any 2 of my many statement necklaces from Sass Diva. It's amazing how many looks you can get from a basic dress and statement accessories.

4. who is your personal fashion icon?

I have so many because I'm addicted to fashion blogs, but at the moment I get so many outfit ideas from Julie Sardinana from Sincerely, Jules. She makes casual outfits look super trendy, which is something I would like to be able to do.

5. Your favorite  fashion Stores?

 I die for Mr Price and Sass Diva. Definitely my two favorites. 

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

 I can't really think of people that dress badly, rather people that don't dress according to my style

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

 Black eyeliner, black mascara and my Revlon 0112 lipstick.

8. Who is your favorite designer and why?

 Zuhair Murad. He has the most amazing, feminine designs.

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

When I was 13, I sported red leather pants on a mountain in Switzerland. Epic fail.




10. The most expensive item in your closet?

. My matric farewell dress, which cost about R1000 to make. After that, an evening dress which cost R400. I'm not big on expensive designer items, so most of my clothes are relatively cheap.

11. Fashion Dos and Don'ts? 

11. DO: take chances, try different things. You never know when you can inspire someone or find a style that really suits you.
DON'T: follow trends blindly. There are lots of trends that I would love to try, but I know it won't suit me or my body type. Sometimes you really look your best when you're comfortable in something that suits you.

12. Any fashion advice?

 The only real advice that I have is to find a style that suits you and emphasize it. Focus on what you love about yourself and do what you can to accentuate it.

Fashionista of the Week; Gomolemo Euratia Mashabela

  Describe your style in three words.

 fun, Adventurous and Dramatic

 What is your favorite pattern in clothes

Im not really specific, i just go with what captures my fashionable attention.

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

My vintage velvet blazer, my purple platform heel, my fone, my magazines and my Accessory bag

who is your personal fashion icon?

I do not think i have one. Everything inspires me like my mom and my Grandmother. Everyone who captures my attention inspires me.

Your favorite fashion stores?

 I shop everywhere. i explore every store i come across, that's what fashion lovers do.
Who’s the worst dressed person in your opinion?

Majority of the students on my campus, they could work with a stylist.

Which beauty items can’t you live without?


 My Vaseline :), Arabian Pearls , Mascara and eyeliner.

Who is your favorite designer 


 David Tlale... Because he is not afraid of drama and patterns. And Chanel For the class and fabulous.

What's the most expensive item in your closet?

my heels 

 Fashion Do's and Dont's? 

 toooo much Cleavage is a dont. lace is beautiful bt not with a bad colour. Fashion do- turnin a dress into a skirt... and a shirt into a dress ( very sexy), wearing summer clothes in winter with tights and coats..

Any Fashion advice

Fashion is an ADVENTURE, Explore it... 

 

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