Up and Coming Designer: Mpumelelo Dhlamini

I studied with Mpumelelo Dhlamini at the Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy and I remember in our second year he won the most improved award and I knew after that moment that great things were waiting ahead for him. In our 3rd year he produced a collection fit for an African Queen. Using leather, steel wool and washers he not only created a couture collection that stood out but he stood out loud and proud showing the fashion world that simple house hold items can be high fashion.

Q: Who is your style icon?

A: Tilda Swinton 

(love the androgynous influence...)

Q: Which store is your go to store?

A: Truworths, Edgars and sometimes Stuttafords (reason being you get access to a lot of brands).

Q: 3 items you can’t live without

A: Bible, cellphone, skinny jeans

Q: What is your new year’s resolution?

A: Push harder in terms of making my dreams/goals a reality.

Q: Outdoors vs indoors

A: Both

Q: Fastfood or gourmet?

A: Gourmet

Q: What advice do you have when it comes to guys being on trend and not costing too much?

A: Don't try and do trends as they are. Be yourself. Trends are there for you to take from and incorporate that into your style...

Facebook: Mpumi Dhlamini 
Twitter: @MpumiDhlamini
Instagram: @MpumiDhlamini

Ootd: Legit Jeans

When I 1st thought of starting a blog I had "the who will read it moment." I'm not the most popular  person around or at least I feel like that, but I do know how to stand out from a crowd. I started blogging for one main reason, creating my brand and making a name for myself as a stylist and designer. I've recently lost touch with my outfit of the day post and focus more on publishing press releases. So today I'm going back to my roots so to speak.

This look is for a typical winter's day minus the hair. if it were a windy day I would of never survived. I love scarves I even did a whole post you can read about here and I love winter because I get to wear my scarves everyday. In the summer I find the weather to warm to be wrapping things around my neck.

This is a typical drizzle outfit lately, a jeans and a tee. I've moved away from always dressing up like every day is a celebration and I even wear takkies but that is because I've started a new job and I'm still adjusting after having worked for myself for so long. I need to develop a new routine and fashion sense.

When putting any outfit together I always think of being comfortable and how easy will it be to get things done in the outfit and now in winter I try and dress to be warm without having a thousand things on. I was brave and didn't wear socks but usually I try and wear socks but it can come off as looking untidy so if you need to wear socks try the winter thick socking's they are much more glamorous.

sunglasses: Cotton On
top: Woolworths
Jeans: Legit
Shoes: Aldo
bracelet: Forever New

love the rips in these jeans combined with the washed out effect.

how cute is the pocket detail? I love it

stole this folding technique from Zack. I love it and it makes you look more casual.

My ombre is growing out and soon all I have left is my natural hair colour, something I haven't been in a very long time.


don't forget to enter my 1st give away that I am currently running for my blog turning 1. and if you about to
start fasting a warm hearted Ramadan Kareem from me and if you are looking for the perfect Eid outfit, check out
House of Taaliyah.


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I once heard no two snowflakes are the same. so I set out to be a snowflake.
Aaqelah Salojee
 

SKIP PRINCESS PROJECT

I love a good cause and this video just stole my heart. As a designer and a girl I love this course and am trying to get it as much exposure as I can get. please go on sharing this as Skip will donate R500 for every share so help me make dreams come true.

House of Taaliyah

When my sister told me she wants her own fashion house my response was "good luck sister". I knew from having produced a collection how much work and dedication it will take. After months of brainstorming, trend searching, textile sourcing and mini arguments, my sister an I produced our 1st RTW and Couture collection. 

I am glad that I jumped on board with this project. I couldn't of picked a better business partner she is a creative genius without having it taught, she's all natural where I am to the book.

Our collection doesn't have one solid design throughout. We had many inspiration boards and felt we would draw from each one. So after almost pulling all my hair out we produced a few cloaks that are giving you a taste of what is yet to come. Our 1st line is Islamic wear but we will be branching out very soon.



The Scarlet

 

The Amber

The Wonker

The Darkness

Bon Bon cloak with Jewel shoulder detail

Bon Bon Cloak with lace detail

Then Scarlet in white pleather.

If you are interested in purchasing anything you can email houseoftaaliyah@gmail.com

You can like our Facebook page here or follow us on twitter here also follow us on Instagram  @house_of_Taaliyah

Relvon Shadowlinks competition.

Almost 9000 views and a whole year later. I am so proud of myself and my blog. I did not expect the amount of support I got or the contacts I made so I feel it’s about time I give back to my readers and ladies be prepaired to be spoilt. Revlon South Africa was kind enough to sponsor my 1^st ever competition.

So wondering what exactly is the prize. Drum rolls please…..

It’s a Relvon Shadowlinks hamper to the value of R1000

And how do you enter you ask.

This is how:

Follow me on Twitter here

Follow Revlon South Africa on Twitter here

Like my Facebook page here

Like Revlon South Africa’s Facebook page here

Comment on this post with your name and email and if you have difficulty commenting send an email to asdrizzle1202@gmail.com and include your name and that you are participating in my blog tuning one competition.

Good Luck and Thank You for the support.

Rules:

1.  This competition is only open to people residing in South Africa.

2. You may only enter once.

3. No entries will be accepted after the competion is closed.

Xbox One Launches

Xbox One Launches in South Africa on September 23^rd starting at R6299.99 and with Kinect R7999.99

 

On the heels of the Xbox Media Briefing at E3, we want to share an update with you on Xbox One launch plans in South Africa.

 

We’re excited to officially confirm that Xbox One will be available in South Africa on the 23^rd of September starting at R6299.99. Every Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console — which features a 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray player and built-in Wi-Fi — one Xbox One Wireless Controller and a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members. 

                                                             

We will also launch Xbox One with Kinect at R7999.99 Fans choosing this version will be able experience a number of games and entertainment experiences exclusive to Xbox including gesture controls, biometric sign-in, controller paring, Skype video calls, instant personalization, instant scanning of QR codes, and enhanced features only available with Kinect in games such “Kinect Sports Rivals,” “Dead Rising 3,” and “Project Spark.” 

 

The Xbox One gaming launch line up in South Africa will be colossal, bringing the best line up of exclusive blockbusters, including AAA titles like “Forza Horizon 2” and “Halo: The Master Chief Collection,” which comes with the highly anticipated “Halo 5: Guardians” multiplayer beta.

 

Other features that will join the Xbox One experience in South Africa include:

·         Game DVR/Upload. With game DVR, you can capture and record your greatest game moments and Upload Studio makes it easy to edit and share clips with your community. You can capture the last 30 seconds of gameplay and then share your clip with your friends.

·         Apps. With Skype, specially designed for Xbox One, video chat with friends on your TV in stunning HD, or for the first time ever, hold Skype group video calls on your TV. Access Internet Explorer and OneDrive integrated seamlessly with your games and TV experience, and change the way you play by snapping apps like Twitch, Machinima and IGN alongside your game.

·         TV on Xbox One. Watch live TV from your cable, telco or satellite set-top box through your Xbox One with HDMI-pass through.

·         Updates to Xbox Live. Consumers will also enjoy the recently announced updates to Xbox Live giving anyone with an Xbox access to all entertainment experiences without an Xbox Live Gold membership. Just like with Xbox 360, we’ll continue rolling out regular updates like these to deliver new features and platform experiences to delight fans.

 

We will have more details about launch game bundles, ways to pre-order and a full list of games and entertainment experiences in the near future. For now, we’re excited to confirm the next generation of games and entertainment will be coming to fans in South Africa starting on September 23rd

 

For more information and news on Xbox One, visit the Xbox Wire blog at http://news.xbox.com

Secrets by Ana

  

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