The African Equivalent

Michelle Oberholzer, the mastermind behind the South African street style blog "Cinder & Skylark" and a regular on my blog-roll; Michelle, to me, is the African equivalent of Scott Schuman (also known as the 'The Sartorialist'). I know there are also very good local street style photographers who do what they do really well but I find that I gravitate more towards Michelle's work. What I appreciate most about Cinder & Skylark is that it doesn't showcase conventionally stylish people or even those who are 'on trend'. Michelle takes pictures of the fearless, she snaps those individuals whose outfits many times teeter on the thin line between ingenious and disastrous. She sees the crazy, the sexy and the uber cool, those a little less refined, a little rough around the edges, a whole lot more experimental and because of that a whole lot more beautiful.

Mother may I?

I love the small and subtle details, the pony hair, the metal plating. Absolute perfection. 

SKINNY GRANDE

I hope you guys like the slight changes I made to the blog, well, I didn't make them my friend Chizzo hooked me up, thanks Chizz!

Midweek Jam x Losing You

This is the official video for Solange's new song "Losing You"; hai, you know I don't think I'm going to go into specifics about this video just yet - I'm going to give it what it deserves and hopefully, sometime soon, write up a post about it's epicness (because , believe me the video is epic) including the clothes and inspiration behind the whole thing. For now though, please enjoy this amazing song who's video is quirky and fun but seriously cool. 

And can I just say that finally the world is beginning to appreciate this continent for all that it has to offer! High five to Africa I say (it's about damn time)!

Project Droomer

Cleo Droomer, winner of the 2011 Elle New Talent Designer Search, and one of my favourite names in African fashion, just did a second collab with Mr Price. I must say I am very excited about it and I can't wait until all of these amazing ensembles get to pretty little Grahamstown, which could be anywhere between now and...next September. 

Shout-out to one of my favourite models Kaone Kairo who is just working these clothes, go gel.

The Kids

I really was supposed to show you a whole lot of other pictures of my trip to Tanzania, apologies; I am the worst planner (not very organised, ever) and due to work (and lack of planning) I have been putting off another Tanzania post for a long while.  I also realise that I haven't been posting as much as I usually do and again I apologise, I personally hate it when bloggers don't blog at least twice a week (I mean, I need a constant source of procrastination inspiration!) but let me just tell you - University is a *insert expletive you wouldn't normally use around your mother*! The academic climate right now is tough but I will make sure I post as much as I usually do, really I will. 

Well the pictures you are about to see now are of the cuuuutest kids in the world; I have a huge family in Tanzania so I met many many cousins, aunts, uncles, and children  - lots of children! These are the ones I took pictures of when I wasn't too overwhelmed by the all the love and cuteness around me and remembered I owned a camera. 

STR CRD 2012

STR CRD 2012. Johannesburg, 27th - 30th September. Be there, I'll be here in Grahamstown wishing I could disapparate between places, Harry Potter style. 

Travel Etiquette

Travel Etiquette: Luanda, Angola Preview video. from Street Etiquette on Vimeo.

This is a preview video of Travel Etiquette: Luanda. A sneak peak at the full length video Street Etiquette will be releasing about their stay in Luanda, Angola. This preview video for me is super special, not only because it is made well but it documents the proper way a person should travel. The 'traveler' doesn't stay cooped up in their five+ star hotel, the traveler explores, socialises and tries their best to immerse themselves in the everyday culture and lifestyle of the people.
 It is only in the naturalised setting of a place that you really learn, you know, out on the streets.