Kisua Hariri

It's my life's goal to learn Swahili and it's also somewhat of  a moral obligation - as a half Tanzanian I can't be out here trying to perfect other languages while still not able to converse in my father's native tongue; French and Portugese are going to have to take a back seat for a while. But that's not even the point of this post, this post is about Kisua Hariri - the contemporary online fashion site's debut fall collection. Hairi means 'edit' in swahili and the word does well in representing a line both creative and vibrant while also purposeful and measured. Kisua's first fall collection thoughtfully brings together masculinity with femininity, eclectic prints with structured silhouettes, militancy with vibrancy.
Shop Kisua Hariri here

Why Not? | Part II

So this second part of the shoot I did with my friend Dudu was not so much about what I was wearing as it was about enjoying and experimenting with our surroundings. We were lucky to shoot on a day when the sun's rays were almost purposefully angled - as if they were somehow working with us to make our pictures that much more appealing.  The aztec print shirt (Mr Price) and arched gold necklace (Queenspark) suited the more rustic feel of our location and - I must say - for a girl who is pretty shy of the camera, I had quite a bit of fun.

Hope you like them and I hope you're all well.

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Fundiswa Ntoyi Photography

Hi all

I have recently used the precious free moments given to me to scour the internet for some interesting content and, as luck would have it, I came across the wonderful photographer Fundiswa Ntoyi. Having recently been featured on Yagazie's website (whom a post should be dedicated to, she is amazing), this is what Fundiswa had to say about her work:

"I not only try to focus on the beauty of the people in my pictures but also to capture their souls; be it happiness, sadness, fear, confidence, and so on. Whatever emotion I can get out of someone, I want it to show in my work. "

One of the reasons's why I love Fundiswa's work is exactly because of the evident depth of her pictures, they have really soulful quality to them and this  soulful aesthetic is useful as it ensures a reaction, feeling or response from the receiver and that feeling tends to stay with you  long after the image is gone. 

Surely that must be the prime goal of all good photographers? 

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