Look Post // You aint even know

I have been swamped with work and overwhelmed with feels of confusion regarding where my almost-eighteen-year-old self thought I would be at this point and I must say I am disappointed. Not that things have gone side-ways as of late but that is just it! They havent gone ANYWHERE and that's worrying because I know there are BIG tings gwaanin in me head but I just need the right/perfect platform... and then it hit me. I've been waiting around for the right platform to come instead of creating my own . Being a creative means CREATING yet I havent done much . I've always believed nothing good/big/great ever comes to anyone sitting around on their size 34 butt yet I've failed to take my own advice. Subconsciously,  that is what I've done.

On a brighter note, I needed to be brutally honest with myself, stop feeling so intimidated and go play with  the other kids. Speaking of the other kids, there are three beautiful ladies that have been on my radar for some time. Insanely talented creatives who you should be talking about and if not you will after reading this ! These ladies are flourishing and are an absolute inspiration to myself and I'm certain to other aspiring bloggers, art directors and boutique/online store owners.

1. Khensani Mohlatlole from the Glitter Daiquiri blog and new Glttr Betty online store which is sure to blow up amongst us vintage/tumblr feels lovers.

2. Zama Marubelela from the Ya-Girl blog. Zama is stylish, preppy and from my interaction with her an absolute sweetheart. Her fashion and lifestyle blog will keep you hooked. Her look posts have to be the highlight for me. They're always executed so effortlessy and make you actually want to try the look out !

3. Stephanie Mzee. The ebony beauty that is Stephanie shares my love and passion for Art Direction. She just recently hoped on her first project called Fading Art Direction (check the page out on Facebook) with the first series being African Pride . This kid is insanely talented and ignited my flame too ! Cannot wait to eventually work with her.

Shine-fly dust to these mamies and keep on keeping !

Oh and yes, this is a look post. That's what I do when I need to pick myself up, throw on the sickest pieces of clothing (almost always past down or thrifted because I believe in reinvention you see) and strike a pose in front of the camera . I was channeling the "I can look anything darn fly in anything I wear " feels and I definitely felt that way . Who said sporty attire was only for the athletic? They clearly dont see fashion as an art form, a form of expression.

Dress - Diesel

Cap - Nike

Shoes - Adidas Torsion


Bless You All x

New discoveries // The Space

I've noticed that I am almost immediately enticed by anything that has to do with african/bold prints and accessories, sweet smelling scents, pop art interpretation and vintage  .. oh goodness, just about vintage ANYTHING really! So when I discovered The Space yesterday whilst trekking around Claremont with the mother dearest you can only imagine how absolutely elated I was. Seriously , the best cliché to describe it would be "a kid in a candy store" !

The first thing that captures you when you walk into the store are the bold prints doned by the mannequins at the entrance. Shift dresses all the way through to cocktail dresses (with African print detailing, perfect for the Afrocentric child) . Maxi skirts that can be paired with the coolest take on pump-meets-brogue-like shoes . The centre of the narrow store is for lovers of things! Notebooks, hilarious tumblr-like memo pads and sweet scented candles that just added to the welcoming ambience of the store. The hit for me had to be the most rad vintage alarm clocks I had ever seen and the miniture glass milk bottles (you know, the ones they deliver at your door step in the early 90 american movies?) . It's literally a mixture between Typo and like the Town boutique stores.

The best part is that they stock only local/African  designers (Good, Beautiful Maverick and Leigh Schubert just to name a few), which I am all for. I've started familiarising myself with local designers and artists as it's vital for us creatives to support and gain inspiration from our surroundings - that including the path makers!  So sharrats to The Space for endorsing that. It's also the first shop both umama and I can shop at . Has everything from plus size down to the more petite sizes so it's really convient.

For all those looking for cute decor or into bohemian or african print designs, I strongly suggest that you check out The Space store in your city. You'll thank me later !

Bless x