Fashion

Mustafa Hassanali

Word got to me last weekend, about Tanzania's very own(and very best! yes) Mustafa Hassanali's Zanzibar Fashion Show.

The Fashion show "karafuu" is inspired by Cloves from Zanzibar.It took place last night and I desperately waited for the Pics...I still have to wait.

While we are at that,I'll give a clip of what Mustafa's work is all about.

His fashion is on the high end,a blend of African/Asian/western materials to create that element of style he is well known for.

Mustafa has that X factor,lets admit it,no fashion designer has come close to fusing as good as he does his and still keeps it Haute!

Jeeez! somebody inbox me the Karafuu pics..

At a press conference to announce his recent Zanzibar project.He is so humble.

Lady Jay D wears her Mustafa Hassanali with pride.

A lovely model showcases one of his creations

The Dude himself with Naomi Campbell at "Fashion for Africa".

At the Cape Town Fashion week

Accesorize zing!!!

It's amazing how time flies.It's Thursday already!!!???
Well,I found time for Entebbe Market day(this takes place every Tuesday btw) and found me a find.





This Louis Vuitton bag came calling-oooh I couldn't resist...Love it!









In times like this,when one nails it,we can't help but love you more Louis :-))






Tyra Banks looking fly with hers...I saw the latest one with the spikes(that was on display) but I still favor this one.






I'd hate to speak of bags and not represent.This African bag is crafted with energy....beautiful

And this one comes handy when you dress down and still want to look chic.

Bracelets with soul again...tena na tena...Can't do without them...

This chic looks sooo fly rocking her bracelets...hmmm I like!



ATTENTION PLEASE!!!
All roads lead to Mzalendo pub,Dar es Salaam on August 6th 2010 for the joint launch of Lady Jay D's Album and SHEAR HAIR AND BEAUTY ISSUE 6!

And guess whose on the cover???

The lovely Shyrose Bhanji....all dressed up!!!

Do not miss this event as you will have an up close an personal interaction with the Lady herself and you will have a chance to meet the Shear team and me of course (hihi)..I won't fuss on that day.Come and have Sheer fun...see you there.

Lady Jay D doing her thing with Banana Zorro (file pic)

Lady Jay D and the Machozi band!!!

Oh...and Mzalendo pub is known for the best miskkake's and kuku (bbq steak and chicken) in town so come and do dinner here before the show..we will be there...see you then.Asanteni!

The week that was!

THE WEEK THAT WAS !!!

I pledged to be a loyal participant in promoting the arts-well up until I lost my muse.After Kigali and Bujumbura,my energies just dropped . Somehow,I dragged myself out of bed to co co co-ordinate this blog lest Zawadi gets a thumbs down.Its easier writing in the night though-quiet,beautiful silence speaks so loud...: ))

Well,since I have been zip for over a week,I will feel you in on my Art and About that was and we can share these pages.xoxo






This is how I felt before posting the blog.Puzzled effing nocturnal up for a write-up

And this lovely street style just caught my eye.Its not the original picture but a girl passed my house last Saturday with the look and i just loved it..it is soooooo in.

I continued with my No-meat diet last week with an aim to look like these sexy ladies...since then,i have had 3 servings of meat-ha!...but i doubled with the exercise so we are not doing bad..

This is me looking phat in my Chinese casuals...at the house..I look fat too..hihi!!

I like it when my sister in law takes my pictures from her Nokia phone..makes me look phat and alittle fat...

This is my alter ego during the mid week-tryna figure out which way to go..I finally came throuigh.

Yes..I ,we came through...my publisher pushed the dates for the book launch,which gives me time to see Dar es Salaam again(watch out for the most fab pics)...and also time to stay home for a few days...yaaay!

I got time to review a book I think We will be publishing..Rookie art meets,well...I think it will be a nice read...Thanks Joel for putting up with my twisted mind!I promise you the hottest of intros.Welcome aboard!

And rewriting began...I like the book already since it touches a topic that catches my interest- MEN!!!

I had a dream about these beautiful shoes during the week...I don't remember when but I did...they are hot and worth having if its not for that Da** price tag...

The dream continues with these geek ones...don't mind boho chic!






SPOILLER OF THE WEEK!

My Cousin who thinks he is fly and he isn't all that!.i only post this in the name of art

He might as well go all the way...

Mark your calendars for October 9th if you will be in Uganda...Zawadi arts presents Family fun Day...My partner and I sat down and wrote a nice propasal within the week...miss if you must!

Seems like funit will be.....hi hi

Sarturday was nice with my fly ass girls..we rock...They didnt let me use their images but they were fly...just like these cherries..

Sunday was another -let me be-day...refreshing!!! I felt like the lady in this pic...can't post mine too! my mum reads this...

But it went down well

Thats the week that was....also,I am glad to announce that August brings a new light called freelance-I am as nervous as excited to go that way-However,we still meet on Shear blog

www.shearillusionstz.com the blogspot is my page.....catch you in bang! magazine(Tanzania's number one lifestyle mag) Shear Hair nd Beauty(Tanzania) for the best hair and beauty tips

IYC(South Africa) for the book launch..and in your living rooms..soon not to mention your wardrobes ...in a few months....til then peeps,its 3 kisses!

One For One

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I simply love these comfy stylish shoes...they are perfect for summer adventures...and for us with summer all year round,way to go!!!

How to wear your TOMS

These Organic cotton men's vegan classics are sooo cool.

These Red stripe Calypso canvas women's wedges are my fave! I'm ordering mine soooon...they were out of stock..i'll get the orange stripe ones..can't wait...; ))

The Movement!

Details...

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The Spike is sooo in!

The first time I ever watched Jason DeRulo's 'Ridin' solo',gosh! I would have never minded listening to it on radio instead.

However,Some other stars have done a little convincing with the spike I'm almost in love...and although I'm not the band wagon type,someone,please show me to that place where everyone is getting them from.Is there a spike jacket sale I do not know of?





This spiked high heel is sexy.It speaks boldness too...

Jason Derulo up with his spike

BeautyFULL!!!

This model-me likey!

New Kid on The Block!

She is talent to look out for..this 16year old is Tanzania's next big thing and I can't wait to sit down and do a piece on her.I hope it is as beautiful as she looks...Go Harieth Paul...we love you : )

Fashion Sense...

This look is very laid back yet chic..I simply love the blend of hippie/sexy heels. That's what fashion is all about-effortlessly chic

Representing all beautiful Ugandans.She is one of Uganda's finest and has created such a huge impact on aspiring models...Besides being beautiful...she has brains : )

These Manolos spell sophistication and this is exactly what i read among the chic cherries of Kigali...I worship the ground Manolo's walk!!! ah ah ah! Check out the sales...

Steet fashion is soooo in! I saw a kaleidescope of fashion conscious trends on the street...i love i love i love...

This is it! Belle!!! Chic/ trendy

This soul sistah does it for me.I love her style from head to toe-she is a fashionista and I am soooooo loving it!

UHHHH!!!

Burberry!

This-I want.

We always have a little black number theme at New Africa and I am looking forward to wearing this dress.

First,it was in stores,then this lovely model...watch this space