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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Kaizen: HOW TO BEHAVE ON THE FRONT ROW OF FASHION SHOWS
THE TEN GOLDEN RULES:
1.Do make sure you have the permission to be seated on that specific seat, there is nothing more embarassing than to be moved by the rightful occupant of the seat(ask me i have moved a few)
2. Do wear shades the more branded the better(even if its dark)
3. Do fold your legs.
4.Please do look hot(hot does not mean trashy and clown-like)
5.Ladies I REPEAT fold your legs i saw big things at the AFI........
6.DO NOT clap more than 5 times if you like a specific outfit.
7.DO NOT,I REPEAT DO NOT scream out the models name on the ramp its not only irritating and distructing to the model but also to the ones sitting next to you.
8.Do not take pictures of yourselves on the front row(rather wait for media to take one thats if you looking hot)it also exposes you that you used to such events.
9.OK Ok please be youself because the fashion week will come to an end and we will watch you like a hawk if you were faking it
10.DO NOT WEAR FAKE INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER BAGS PEOPLE OF MZANZI.IF YOU THINK WE DO NOT KNOW ITS FAKE ASKIES BUT WE KNOW!!!
Monday, September 20, 2010
BESPOKE: SPRING FASHION SHOOT
Roll ups, colour, love, laughter and great clothes
From left to right:
Musa: Trilby hat-Model's own, T-shirt by American Apparel @Mylondonshopper, Lime pants by Litter, Feiyue sneakers @Dopestore
Buhle: Nautical stripes vest by Black, Thin scarf by Blabk, Red flair mini-skirt by black, Red stockings model's own, Shoes stylist's own
From left to right:
Musa: Vintage Police wayfarer's stylist's own, Check Blazer by Litter, White t-shirt by Mylondonshopper, Grey skinny jeans by Sdwadlo, Black Check and patent sneakers by Eish-Hade
Taki: I AM FRESH Cap by Kidkent @ Ritual Store, Flora shirt by Litter, Dark denim by Dopestore, Red AC Dunks by Nike @ Dopestore
Lerato: Denim dress by Spunk, Grey Flora throw-back by Mylondoshopper, Grey lace up shoes by Teeandwhiskey, Beaded neckpiece by Piece Jewellery
Sihle: Black baby doll dress with pleated detail by Jozimental @ Hush, Blue stockings model's own, Black lace up shoes by Teeandwhiskey, Colourful beaded ring by Piece Jewellery
Lebo; Plaid black and white shirt by Spunk, Green leather belt by Black, Olive cropped pants by Black, Blue Gladiator heels model's own
Sihle; Printed T-shirt by Black, Lavender vinatge skirt by Teeandwhiskey, Black heels model's own, earrings by Piece Jewellery
Buhle: Blue off-shoulder top by Mylondonshopper, Blue printed vintage A-Line skirt by Teeandwhiskey, Brown heels model's own, Brown beaded ring by Piece Jewellery
Lerato: Head piece by Mylondonshopper, Blue vest by Black, Navy pleated boyfriend pants by Mylondonshopper, Black studded shoes model's own, Colourful bead ring by Piece Jewellery
Stockist:
From left to right:Musa: Trilby hat-Model's own, T-shirt by American Apparel @Mylondonshopper, Lime pants by Litter, Feiyue sneakers @Dopestore
Buhle: Nautical stripes vest by Black, Thin scarf by Blabk, Red flair mini-skirt by black, Red stockings model's own, Shoes stylist's own
Taki: Fedora hat ,model's own, Mustard t-shirt stylist's own, Orange pants by Litter
From left to right:Sihle: Pink & White stripped dress by Teeandwhiskey, Grey belt by Black, Black lace up shoes by Teeandwhiskey
Lerato: White throw-back t-shirt by Mylondonshopper, Black boob-tube by Mylondonshopper, Blue stockings model's own, Blue Gladiator heels stylist's own, Gem stone colourful bangle by Piece Jewellery
Lebo: Purple polka dot dress by Teeandwhiskey, black leggings models own, Grey lace up shoes by Teeandwhiskey, Feather neck-piece by Black
Buhle: Nautical stripes vest by Black, Thin scarf by Black, Red Flair mini-skirt by Black, Red stockings model's own, Shoes stylist's own
Musa: Vintage Police wayfarer's stylist's own, Check Blazer by Litter, White t-shirt by Mylondonshopper, Grey skinny jeans by Sdwadlo, Black Check and patent sneakers by Eish-Hade
Taki: I AM FRESH Cap by Kidkent @ Ritual Store, Flora shirt by Litter, Dark denim by Dopestore, Red AC Dunks by Nike @ Dopestore
Lerato: Denim dress by Spunk, Grey Flora throw-back by Mylondoshopper, Grey lace up shoes by Teeandwhiskey, Beaded neckpiece by Piece JewelleryBuhle: LoveHate t-shirt @ Hush Store, Knit pull-over by Black, Denim shorts @ Hush Store, Brown lace up stylist's own, Owl neckpiece by Black
Sihle: Black baby doll dress with pleated detail by Jozimental @ Hush, Blue stockings model's own, Black lace up shoes by Teeandwhiskey, Colourful beaded ring by Piece JewelleryLebo: Floral party dress by Jozimental @ Hush, Green leather belt stylist's own, Gladiator sandals by Nike @ Dopestore
Lebo; Plaid black and white shirt by Spunk, Green leather belt by Black, Olive cropped pants by Black, Blue Gladiator heels model's own
Sihle; Printed T-shirt by Black, Lavender vinatge skirt by Teeandwhiskey, Black heels model's own, earrings by Piece Jewellery 
Buhle: Blue off-shoulder top by Mylondonshopper, Blue printed vintage A-Line skirt by Teeandwhiskey, Brown heels model's own, Brown beaded ring by Piece Jewellery 
Lerato: Head piece by Mylondonshopper, Blue vest by Black, Navy pleated boyfriend pants by Mylondonshopper, Black studded shoes model's own, Colourful bead ring by Piece JewelleryStyling: Nonhlanhla Mahoto and Tshepang Sebulela
Styling assistant: Nhlanhla Molepo
Photographer: Irvin Khumalo
Make-up : Poppy Molepo and Clara from Mobilegroomers
Model: Buhle, Sihle, Lebo, Lerato, Taki and Musa
Shoot on Location @ The Botanical Garden and Vardos Place
Stockist:
Dope Store
Mylondonshopper
Teeandwhiskey
Hush
Sdwadlo
I AM FRESH
Black
Black
Piece Jewellery
Spunk
Litter
Eish-Hade
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Hanging out with Shekeshe 'Shakes' Mokgosi
By Nhlanhla Molepo
After countless phone calls and arrangements, I finally manage to get Shakes to do an interviews for the empowerment section. We agree to meet at Sopiatown in Newtown
The interview day approaches and I'm nervous(call it pre-interview paranoia), but I come to my senses as I start the interview.
Dressed in a Lyle&Scott sweater, Carducci pants, shirts and Shoes, Shekeshe Mokgosi is a busy man with a hectic schedule.
‘Shakes’ as he is known by colleagues and friends around Jozi’s social circle is a Project Manager at Absolute Change which is a change management consultancy and human resource development and training organisation.
Kaizen got talking about him and his career and how he started out, so here’s what went down.
Who is Shekeshe ‘Shakes’ Mokgosi
Well...Shakes is a 35 year old socialite and a hard worker. I’m actually a project manager at Absolute Change.
What does a day in your life entail?
My day at the office starts with follow ups on current projects. I have to make sure that we stick to the budget, track some of our milestones, ensure that the are enough resources for the project and report back to the client. By reporting back to the client we deal with the current issues, goals and then make recommendations. So communication is very important in my line of work.
Why did you decide on this career?
I actually worked for government in the finance sector handling a number of projects after getting my junior degree. Whilst working Wits University was starting an Equity development unit and I got a call from them (Wits) saying that they would like me to be part of the unit.
Here we taught graduates with Masters and PHD’s life-skills basically this unit was more focused on capacity building. Then the Oprah Winfrey organisation called me to help them set up an orphanage this side which proved to be difficult due to the red tape so whilst handling this project, I was asked to be part of the team building the Oprah Winfrey Academy of Leadership. I managed the construction of the school building and from there I became a project manager.
I then later joined Absolute Change. But me being a project manager would have not been possible had I not been part of the Equity Development unit.
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| Looking stylish as ever |
Growing up, who did you idolise
I always looked up to my great uncle, who funny enough I was named after (Shekeshe). My great uncle was the first to go to varsity and what I idolised the most is that despite his achievements he still manages to be humble. Besides him, I’m always inspired by other people’s qualities both formal and informal.
What have been the biggest career moves you’ve made?
Well..like I said I started in government, I then moved to Wits for the Equity Development unit. From there I became a part of the task team responsible for the construction of the Oprah Winfrey School and then I moved to Absolute Change. So I’ve made some big changes from finance to University to construction and then project manager.
What type of person is best suited for this career
I would say this career requires a person who is a socialite, one must be a people’s person, must be patient, a mediator, must ensure team effectiveness and best of all should possess leadership skills.
What growth aspects are in this career?
There are many growth aspects in project management. Every business and government department has a project management division, so it’s relatively easy for one to work and to merge into other career fields.
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| On a night out |
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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