Diary, Stories

Playing in the garden

Where is your garden? How wide does it grow? How deep are the roots? Where is the place that you go, where the sun hits the right spot so you can grow? Wherever your garden is, no matter the colours that paint its walls, always, always play in it. Go play…

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A Rhythm For Style

When meeting up with someone I try to mentally prepare myself to take the lead in that engagement. I summon the inner extrovert and go out of my way to make my interviewee comfortable.The tables were turned with Lwazi and I felt as if I had been the one who was expected. The most welcoming… Read More A Rhythm For Style

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Raised In Soweto

Vintage meets urban with Raised In Soweto , and as the name suggests , some good old kasi flavour. Raised in Soweto sells mainly Indian fabric shirts that are vibrant and are so light that they look like they float on your body. This brand gives a whole new meaning to the concept of vintage… Read More Raised In Soweto

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Wrung

Street culture and style is painted and sprayed on the walls of Maboneng Johannesburg. Wrung has street woven into its sweatpants, sweaters and snap backs. This is why it is perfectly situated within the walls of Maboneng. Wrung is a graffiti inspired French brand which is officially distributed by 9 Couture. Walking into the shop… Read More Wrung

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The Rebellious Rose

If dynamite comes in small packages then she is a never ending explosion. Bursting in slayage and confidence to match. Kgoaogelo Rebelrose Rathaga talks about it all, from self expression to dressing comfortably, leaving me with the impression that this is the one rose without any thorns.

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Basking in the sun

I met up with Debby Unyon, a Miss Congo SA contestant. She was basking under sun, as I took pictures of her. Natural lighting sits well on her skin, taking these pictures was way too easy.  She is a lovely young women and aspiring model on a journey to find self confidence.