BESPOKE: Save the date.

It has become near impossible to imagine a year passing without the anticipation and excitement of a fashion week. The South African fashion scene has grown both in stature and quality, converting non-believers into believers and skeptics…well into patriots. The shows are nothing short of sheer excellence, creativity and inspiration to all enthusiasts of the art.

We at kaizen are looking foward to the talent,extravagance and yet another year of FASHION FASHION and more FASHION.

This years fashion calendar was kicked off with an Uber Creme de le Creme launch of Joburg fashion week at the club with a view from heaven Randlords.

The list of designers is an impressive one and to name a few new names and some of our favourites: Suzaan Heyns,Errol Arendz, Kluk CGDT,Abigail Betz,Thula Sindi and David also looking foward to Distinctive Wear, Loin Cloth and Grapevine. This four day (16-19 Feb) event will be taking place at the Fashion Kapitol and other venues to be used are Bus factory in Newtown,Jhb art gallery and Nelson Mandela Bridge. Book yourself a ticket at Computicket now,see you there!

This is just the beggining,we'l be keeping you posted on all forth coming fashion events.

Nonhlanhla Mahoto

The bow tie

The bow tie,even though it made it's return in 2009, is an important fashion piece that every man(and some bold women) should have in thier closet.

After the jump we take a look at how one goes about getting the bow tie right.



image courtesy of gq.com

DEVELOPMENT: 300 engineers wanted by Eskom

Africa's Electricity supply company Eskom has some bursaries for matriculants who are interested in Engineering.

The requirement is usually C symbols in Math, Science and English.


We have attached the application form for those without email facilities.
Your assistance will make a great difference for the country.

Please note that due to the nature of this blogazine, it is impossible for us to attach the application here. Please send an email to nmolepo@yahoo.com or alternatively kaizenlmag@yahoo.com with the subject line Eskom Bursaries.

When you have filled the form, Please fax or email to :

Eskom HR Shared Services
Fax:011 800 3272
HRSharedServices@eskom.co.za

LIFESTYLE: Launch of the Market on Main

This coming sunday on the 23rd of January 2011will see the launch of Market On Main, which will be situated on Arts On Main. This will become a metropolis of culinary experts, ambitious food entrepreneurs and food lovers while promoting regional economic development. We support small businesses dedicated to creating local food systems and to reviving the thriving, equitable culture of the urban public marketplace.

Beyond the outstanding cuisine, the people and the place are key to the success. Market On Main will incubate a new and growing business sector: purveyors who source food directly from farmers and producers whom they trust to be good stewards of our land. As a result, the market will become a hub of knowledge and understanding. A place to explore, to ask questions, to discover new flavours and to savour a unique atmosphere.

Stallholders offer fine-food, design products, local farmers, seasonal items, gourmet goods, plants and herbs, fresh produce, cut flowers, organic producers and independent beers.

Here you can expect stalls from:

• As Greek As It Gets
• Avant Gardener
• Bakerella by The Cupcake Factory
• Be Kind
• Canteen Cocktails
• Ceramics Collective
• Eat Your Heart Out
• Fine and Raw Chocolate
• Firefly
• Gloss Flower Couture
• Ikhofi
• Inde-genus
• Jozi Uncooked

Market On Main will concern itself with being organic, green and sustainable, and to showcase the best that Gauteng and it’s surrounding areas have to offer.

For more information about this event go to www.marketonmain.co.za

DEVELOPMENT: APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

We at Kaizen Lifestyle Magazine have a number of internships from the Gauteng Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. This Internship opportunities is for the maximum period of 12 months in the following fields:

DIRECTORATE / FUNCTIONAL UNIT	NO. OF INTERNSHIP POSTS	QUALIFICATION	STUDY FIELD
Human Resource Management	2	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations
Human Resource Development	1	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Management of Training
Facilities Management	4	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Transport Management , Occupational Health & Safety, Logistics, Electrical Trade
Social Development	1	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Social Science, Community Development, Project Management
Board Based Black Economic Empowerment	1	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Small Business Management, Human Resource Management
Corporate Communications	1	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Public Relations, Journalism, Event Management
Publications & Campaign	1	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Graphic Design, Website Development, Video Production/ Technology
Stakeholder Engagement	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Community Development
Administrative Units within Directorates	4	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Public Management/Administration, Management / Assistant Management, Business Administration, Office Management & Technology
Litigation Management & Corporate Legal Advice	1	Degree, Honours, Masters	Law, Public Policy, Developmental Planning
Supply Chain Management	3	N6 Certificate, Degree, National Diploma, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Logistics / Purchasing / Supply Chain Management
Financial Management	2	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting
Information System & Information Technology	4	N6 Certificate, National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Record Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Project Management, Information Technology
Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment	6	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	GIS, Geology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Management/Law
Air Quality	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	GIS, Geology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Management/Law/Health
Waste Management	3	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	GIS, Geology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Management/Law/Health
Nature Conservation	8	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Nature Conservation, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany, Zoology, Wildlife Management, Resource Economics or Sustainable Resource Management
Strategic Compliance & Enforcement	1	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	GIS, Geology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Management/Law
Compliance Monitoring	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	GIS, Geology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Climate Change, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Management/Law
Enforcement	5	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Nature Conservation, Game Ranch Management
Technology Development & Support	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Agriculture Engineering/Management, Land Use Planning, Biotechnology,
Farmer Support & Development	6	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Animal Production, Crop Production, Rural Development & Extension, Agricultural Science/Management
Agricultural Economics & Marketing	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Management, Agribusiness Management
Veterinary Public Health & Export Facilitation	4	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Lab. Technology, Animal Science/Health, Bio-Chemistry, Physiology, Zoology, Virology, Bacteriology
Animal Production, Advisory & Support Services	4	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters
Epidemiology, Laboratory & Quality Management (Placement Area Onderstepoort Veterrinary Institute)	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters
Sustainable Resource Management	2	National Diploma, Degree, B Tech, Honours, Masters	Sustainable Resource Management, Environmental Science/ Management, Nature Conservation

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be:

• Between the ages of 18 – 35 years
• South African citizen
• Unemployed graduates who have never participated in an internship programme in government
• Students who need Experiential Training to complete their qualifications
• Studying or have studied at the recognized institution of higher learning in the Republic of South Africa

The following documents should accompany your application:

• Letter indicating placement area and motivation for placement
• Curriculum Vitae

• Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate & Qualifications including academic transcript

Applicants can forward / submit their applications to Director: Human Resource Development, Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, 73 Market Street, Glencairn Building: 11^th floor, Johannesburg or posted to the Director: Human Resource Development, Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, PO Box 8769, Johannesburg, 2000.

Enquiries: Ms Lerato Makoe, Tel: (011) 355 1419 and Mr. Livhuwani Mbedzi, Tel: (011) 355 1654

Notes: We welcome applications from people with disabilities

Closing date: 31 January 2011

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. You may however contact the above-mentioned officials to check the status of your application. If you do not receive any response by 31 March 2010, please accept that your application was not successful.

Intel Visual Life – The Sartorialist

 The Sartorialist(Scott Schumann).

BESPOKE: 2011 Winter/Autumn essential trends

Now the idea is that we all prepare ourselves for the season ahead and yes that means,,, START shopping for winter wear, so here are some things to keeps in mind while you’re on this fashion expedition.

Coat is a classic must have though the cut and the silhouette is in constant evolution. In 2011 as per trend masculine cloak, male version overcoat and the military styled jacket will carry you through this winter.

Coat by Lanvin

Taking inspiration from the 70s, with the tailored look for ladies we continue on the path of the men-pants, pencil skirts just above the knees or as mini and tight as the office allows, paired with opaque stockings or leggings. My advice keep it high waist and flare just as a way to maintain clean cut lines and the illusion of height and posture.

Clive Randal

The winter color palette pretty much never changes… the trusted black and gray are always the order of the season. Other colors that are on a need to have list are navy blue, khakhi and other autumnal ones such as reds, camel, mahogany and copper. I reckon, this gives you an opportunity to be creative and have fun with the colors.

Animal and tribal prints make for an interesting touch of glamour an eccentricity. Overlays and layering are the perfect way to own a look and as for shoes, boots reaching mid-calf are a sure way to seal the look.

We won’t dictate to you what you should wear but we’ll share our ‘know how’ just to help you keep up with the latest stylish trends.

By Nonhlanhla Mahoto

Kaizen Music: Conseequence ft' Kid Cudi - On My Own

DOWNLOAD: Consequence – On My Way f. KiD CuDi [Snippet] Mediafire