I did my bit - did you? #MandelaDay67min

For many South Africans it's been a "Mandela Week" .... it was all about giving your TIME, not money but time...we all complain about not having enouhg time to do anything. So this was the perfect oppportunity for South Africans to just spare 67minutes of their time and give back to those in need. Many were involved in various projects, from visiting old age homes to planting trees at schools to feeding the needy to blanket drives to soup kitchens to play day for kids and the list goes on and on.

I am very pleased to say that i was involved in painting classrooms at a school out in Delft - Cape Town  (Vergenoed Primary School) where one teacher put in an intiative to have his classroom painted with donations coming from his own pocket because he believed that the scholars should not face the same environment at school as they do at home. They should look forward to coming into the schoolgrounds and deem the school as a place of comfort.

We managed to get through painting 5 classrooms as a team of 9 (5 ladies and 4 gents) - I can say we did a very pleasing job indeed *Hi5's* !!! The scholars were excited and happy to see their newly revamped classrooms and so were the teachers...There's a lot that can still be done but it's the start that makes all the difference, we will definately be visiting that school again to help in other ways were we can as there is a list of issues that still need to be attended to.

But again - Im proud to say that I was part of the greater SA audience that made a child smile this week :)

Happy Fabulous Friday Fashionistas

RayLoves

Zabalazaa making waves in the design industry...

South Africa is just booming with talent - each and every day i wake up to a mind blowing story of an artist making a remarkable stamp in the industry with merely and just only born talent...i ran across with amazing guy in one of my many trips to Jozi only to find that he's an amazing artist. He was on his way back to CpT from an expo that took place in Jozi where he was showing off his amazing work, and as expected, managed to crack some good business deals whilst at it as well :)

Sooo...me being my stalker self when it comes to artists - i kept in contact with him and grew even closer to his work. I just had to write something about him so here goes:

Atang Tshikare is an ou'tjie born in Bloem and studied graphic design and is now a fully fledged graphic artist J. His talent has been showcased in many cities and countries and continues to exhibit phenominal work. i am just taken aback by this artist as he is growing at an exceedingly exponential rate and is even making colabo's with the likes of the well known furniture designer Laurie Wiid van Heerden (review on VISI magazine) ...He's recently put together the bench shown below, which just goes to show how his graphic skills can be greatly interperated in furniture design as well. If i list all of what this young artist has been involved in i wouldn't have space to post the below pics ... that's how much he's done!!!

All im saying is BIG UP TO SA TALENT...we keep rising and soaring to greater heights...let's stick behind these artists and show them that we are proud of them and may they continue to fly SA's flag sky high.

Atang has also been giving back to the community by working in the Cape Town Iziko Museum, teaching children how to draw, customize and make booklets. He has done the same with the Reach for a Dream project as well.

If you are interested in finding out more about this artist as well as getting in contact with him, then you can check him and his work on http://www.zabalazaa.com/

RayLoves

Looks Pretty in Peplum right...

what a cute design...it's been there for yonks but i see its slowly making its way back....so ladies, grab this opportunity and get yourselves a couple of  peplum styled garments.

*pause* i might be getting a bit overhead of myself here... *stepsback* You are probably asking yourself - 'what the BeeeeP is peplum?".

Peplum defintion as per the english dictionary: A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse.

Peplum definition as per Ray's fashion talk: sexxy flared material that gives definition to your waist making your figure look a tad bit extra curvascious ... i think i like my definition better :)

this design can also be found in skirts these days...i've put together a few looks of pics from the net so you mays see what i'm talking about...as seen, it can be worn day and night or even at the office and not forgetting church...so have a look and decide which you like best - Top, Skirt or Dress.

dont be afraid to wear it if you are fuller figured - just chose one that sits above your belly to take away the attention of looking too frilled-up and over layered - n don't forget to show off some cleavage *looksamazingeachtime*.

skinny gals - dresses and tops suite you guys more than what jackets and blouses do, so its best you stick to dresses to avoid looking like you've just been taken off the washingline.

hope this bit of advice helps

HAPPY FABULOUS FRIDAY

RayLoves

Who said the Denim Shirt is old school???...

Some say the denim shirt is soooo 19's and we are soooo 20's...now who said that's true.?????

me im loving myself the old style denim shirt...it's a casual look saver and looks particularly HOT during the day...wear it when you going shopping, afternoon catch-up session with a mate..or relaxed evening with a lover :)

My favourite look is rocking it with a leather pants - WoWeeee!!!
and the fragrances that go best with this look is for him: Issey Miyake (original - keep it simple)
and for her: definately Elie Saab

this time i have not neglected the BOYZ *smiles*...look how stunning this look suites the 'ouens' ladies...check out the different looks below, from formal to casual.

oh and i've added a bit of local flavour as well, just to show that we too wear the denim shirt *winks*

HAPPY FABULOUS FRIDAY

RayLoves