tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468304870785174512024-03-14T02:01:56.573-07:00Afro FunkA blog about life, love, photography, fashion and all the mess in between!Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-28978686064791129412016-11-17T02:20:00.002-08:002016-11-17T02:26:19.734-08:00Revel In The Moment ( Late Birthday Post)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"I hope you aren't held back because of a number. And that you don't rush things because it feels like time is slipping by. I hope you do what's right for you. Hold on. Slow down. And breath in. Your age is your age. But most importantly, your life is your life. Don't change your journey so that it matches someone else's. We need to walk different paths so that the whole world can be explored. Revel in the differences. And enjoy where you are, in this moment."<br />
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Earlier this year I celebrated a milestone birthday. I felt like keeping it really low key but since it was an important day I also wanted to do something worth remembering. So I packed my bags with two of my closest friends and we drove down to Chaminuka Lodge for the weekend.<br />
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I would definitely recommend Chaminuka. It's not too far from the city (about 30km) but it's also far enough to feel like you're getting a break away from it all. The food is lovely, the activities are fun and the staff is helpful and friendly. So here's a basic run through of my birthday weekend there.<br />
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<b> Water Baby</b></div>
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Anyone who knows me knows that though I can hardly swim, I absolutely love the water. So when we found out that one of the activities available was a boat drive across one of the lakes at Chaminuka, I jumped at the chance. The boat was really more like a canoe and pretty scary but we had our life jackets on and were assured that there were no crocodiles in the lake so we enjoyed the experience.</div>
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<b> Walking on the wild side</b></div>
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I love wildlife. It feels like experiencing a completely different world where the only rule is to survive. Chaminuka has a surprising variety of animals and my only regret was that I only had my phone camera with me on this trip and couldn't capture everything.</div>
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The highlight of my trip was that I went horse riding for the first time. Horses can be intimidating and have a mind of their own but we had great trainers and the entire experience was amazing. I definitely want to do it again.</div>
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Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-49963050313127029572016-07-29T01:23:00.000-07:002016-07-29T01:23:21.050-07:00 YOU'RE DOING JUST FINE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"The WILL of God will never take you where the GRACE of God can not keep you."</div>
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Sometimes we realise that we have been stumbling through life trying to do our best, trying to be strong and just get on with it and then all of the sudden it becomes exhausting and we ask ourselves how we got here to this point and if we will ever get out of it. The meltdown.<br />
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It's easy to forget how far we have come and what we have overcome so far when we are faced with new problems and I believe these are the times we need reminders like this. That God will never put you in a situation He knows you can't handle. He has a perfect plan for you and everything will work out in the end.<br />
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I am thankful that my faith in God keeps me going and I have a supportive family and friends for days when I can't get through the fog alone. So yes, sometimes I break down. But I get up every time, more determined to make it through.<br />
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If you're going through a tough period in your life where you question if you are good enough, smart enough or strong enough to handle it, take heart! You are and you will make it through.<br />
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Thank you for reading!<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-16799036364373609062015-12-02T03:50:00.001-08:002015-12-02T03:52:11.502-08:00TIPS ON FURNISHING YOUR FIRST HOME<div class="MsoNormal">
As the year is coming to an end, I thought I could sprinkle
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My latest obsession has been furnishings and home decor. For
a year and a half I shared a flat with my best friend so buying individual
furniture wasn’t a top priority. However, in the middle of the year I moved to my
own little place and I am slowly trying to make it feel like a home. <o:p></o:p><br />
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One thing is for sure, furnishing a home is not cheap! I get
frustrated all the time because I have to buy one major piece of furniture at a
time cause obviously I can't afford it all at once (a raise would be
nice...hint, hint boss) That said, I do feel a great sense of achievement as I
see it all coming together (painstakingly slowly)<o:p></o:p></div>
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I thought I could
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anyone embarking on that journey for the first time. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1. Take Your Time </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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You don't have to do it all at once. If you try to get
everything at one go you will only end up financially constrained and
frustrated. There is a lot of pressure when you move to a new place to want to
have everything, but trust me, everybody who has a great looking house didn't
do it overnight. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>2. Start With The Basics</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The important thing is to start with the basics. By this I
mean stuff like a stove, a fridge and a bed. These are absolute necessities so
you can't avoid getting them. Don’t worry if you don’t have stuff like a couch,
your friends will understand if they have to sit on a carpet for a few weeks
till you’re set!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The best advice I got from a friend when I first moved into my flat was
to furnish my house one room at a time. For example, if you choose to start
with your bedroom you can plan to buy bedding, wardrobe, curtains and things
like that and you can coordinate them all. This also makes it easier as you
shop around because you are focused on what you want. Plan to get one big thing
every month. For example you can start with a bed, then the next month a wardrobe and so on.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am a compulsive impulse buyer and this is something I
learnt never to do when furniture shopping. You know how you see really pretty
yellow curtains and when you get home you find it can't match with your pink wall?
An extreme example, but what I am trying to say is that when it comes to
furnishing or decorating your home, you must already have an idea of what kind
of pieces you are looking for. This way
you don’t end up spending money on something that will end up gathering dust in
a dark storeroom because you can’t find a way to make it fit in your home. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you buy something look around different furniture
shops to see if you can get it for a better deal. Furniture at malls is usually
quiet pricey so don't hesitate to go around outside the mall and strike good
deals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One really great thing I've found is that you can actually
get stuff made locally. This is actually fantastic because not only can you get
something much cheaper than from a store but you can go with an actual design
that you have in mind and they can make it for you. It's really a win-win
situation. Find out what good local carpenters are around and go with your
design and get a good bargain!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I haven't actually used this myself but I have friends who have furnished
their homes by buying off stuff from expatriates who were leaving the country
and were selling their furniture. The best part is that you can usually bargain
with the expats once you meet them which isn’t something that is usually possible
to do in a shop. A great site to check is <a href="https://www.zamloop.com/index.php/classifieds/itemsforsale" target="_blank">Zamloop</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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For locals in Lusaka I would recommend that you check
furniture shops in town. Like many people in Lusaka, I don't like the busyness
of the town centre but if you are serious about being budget conscious when it
comes to furnishing your home, I highly recommend that you inconvenience
yourself just this once! Kamwala is actually a great place to get things like
kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and a chest of drawers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you decide to buy furniture from the mall, check out <b>Carnival
Furniture</b> at Mandahill Mall. They let you pick up an item after you pay a small percentage and allow
you to pay off the full amount over the course of a few months without an
interest rate.You can also check out<b> Home Corp</b> for small items like wall
paintings and rugs. You can get furniture on higher purchase but they have a
19% interest rate which I personally would rather avoid. <b>Cash Converters</b> is also a great place to score bargains because people sell off their household items for cash. <b>Mr Price Home</b> is perfect for scatter cushions, plastic potted plants, and quirky little ornaments.Not to forget <b>Game Stores</b>. I like their bathroom section.</div>
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<b>UBK</b> has some of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I
have seen but they are on the pricey side. Still, it’s great place to visit for
inspiration. And if you really want something they offer a short lay-bye
option. They have an amazing selection of wall paper as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Pound Stretcher</b> is a great place to go for tiny pieces like picture frames, paintings, wall art, wallpaper, mirrors and ornaments.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Orca Home Decor</b> is a
must stop because even if you don't actually buy something you can get great
ideas because they set up their pieces to reflect different home designs. They
also have a great selection of affordable curtains and curtain rails as well as
lovely floor carpets so I highly recommend them! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Hope you found this article useful. If you have any tips or places you know with affordable and chic furniture pieces please share!</div>
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I'm often told I should blog more. You know what they say, consistency is key. And I agree. It seems unfair to make people wait and never know when the next post will be. But I decided long ago on this blog that I would only blog when I felt I had something worthy to talk about, not just for the sake of having a post. </div>
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This also has a lot to do with the fact that at the beginning of this year I made a decision about social media, I didn't want it to control my life so much. Social media is great and I am on many forums because I enjoy them and there are so many networking opportunities. But when it's not handled well social media has a tendency to take over your life and to become an alternate reality. You begin to live your life for social media, and you begin to judge your worth based on the feedback you get from it (like how many likes you get)</div>
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I know it's easy to get sucked up in this. And I don't want my life to be like that. So I've taken a lot of time out to actually live. I love taking pictures so I still do, but I don't post every litte thing. I don't have an opinion on every trending conversation on twitter. I don't have to attend every social event I see on Facebook. And you know what? I love it. I'm taking time to focus on real life. Like moving out from the apartment I shared with my best friend (for over a year) and finally living on my own. Saving to furnish my house. Planning trips away, seeing more places, discussing new business ideas. So much has happened since I made the decision to live. </div>
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I bet you're thinking why don't you blog about that then? I will. If I feel like. It's my choice. See what I just did there? I gave myself an option. Because I am the boss of my social media, not the other way round.</div>
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The pictures are from a recent trip to Siavonga, I will blog about it in my next post:) Thanks for reading!<br />
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Photo Credit: Ali Mugeni, Martha Kundwe & Joan Kats </div>
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I'm settling. Sounds like a negative thing right? But sometimes settling is the best thing that can happen. What I mean is that I feel I'm at a stage in life where I know what I want and I feel a little more clearer on the direction that I want my future to take.<br />
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I'm not saying I have figured it all out. But I have enough confidence in my choices now. Whether it's in my work, my life and my relationships.<br />
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I haven't felt any pressure to blog because lately I'm more concerned about having an actual life than just blogging about it. I have however made a pact with my friend to post a blog every month at the very least and I feel I owe it to the people who patiently follow this blog. <br />
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In case you were wondering about the picture above (swag) it's just one of the many pictures we took at our office labor day celebrations earlier this month<b>. </b>Our fantastic PR team made the event fun and we spent the day paint-balling and go-carting and of course eating (nom, nom, nom)! And guess what? I got an award for being the Most Improved, for settling in well and working without much supervision. It was a pleasant surprise.<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-88567369087584687012015-03-10T06:19:00.000-07:002015-03-10T06:27:39.791-07:00Celebrating The Imporatnt Things - Late Birthday Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My birthday was in February but I'd still like to share this beautiful picture collage of images I captured during my birthday weekend at the stunning Lilayi Lodge.<br />
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Looking back on growing a year older, I realise that my fear is not really about aging, my fear is about growing older and feeling like I should have achieved more, or that I had expected to have certain things in my life at this point that I don't.<br />
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Growing older reminds me that life is passing by, and that makes me think about something I try so hard to forget. Death. It makes me ask "If I died now, would I be remembered for something?"These thoughts push me forward.<br />
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That said, I think the best thing about birthdays for me is that they remind me of the really important things. Things like love, family and friendship. I realise that if I achieve nothing more in this life, it's ok. Because I have people who genuinely love me, who have chosen to travel this life with me and who are happy I was born and a part of their lives. What could be more valuable than that? At the end of the day, it's all that counts.<br />
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I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day and she shared how she was planning to get a new wardrobe because she realised that she was now a married, working woman and felt that needed to be reflected in her clothing. It made me think a lot about my own style and how I feel it has evolved over the years.<br />
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I am now more comfortable and confident in what I wear. I have learnt to dress for my body and also for occasion because for a long time I just wore what I felt was trendy or whatever I wanted and though it was fun to be a bit of a rebel, it was not always appropriate.<br />
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Last year I finally decided to try out Polyvore. I had joined two years ago but never really tried. I am having more fun with it now because I can create different outfit ideas and it is also teaching me how to pair different things and of course I get inspiration from other people's posts on how to wear items I own. For today's post I thought I would share just a few of my sets.<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-31062425012614813022014-12-31T05:56:00.000-08:002014-12-31T05:56:46.687-08:00Thank You For The Lessons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This isn't one of those new year new me posts, really. Well at least I hope it's not. I just thought it would be decent to say some words before 2014 comes to an end.<br />
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This year has taught me a lot of life lessons. The truth is, in 2013, I slipped into depression. I spent the whole year denying what was happening to me and not making any progress. I won't go into it but I am truly grateful for the people in my life who put up with me and who finally gave me the tough love I needed to start putting my life back together again.<br />
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And that's what 2014 really was for me. Pulling myself back together. Opening a new chapter. Experimenting. I am only beginning, but for the first time in a long time, I feel a sense of hope. And most importantly, I am starting to know myself, to know my weaknesses and celebrate my strengths.<br />
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<b>Shit happens</b><br />
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<b> </b>Yes. Really. Shit does happen. You can plan your life in one way and in the blink of an eye, it goes in the complete opposite direction. It's part of life. It just means you get a new story. Pull yourself together and make the most of it. Because shit has to happen for you to know you are human. You are alive. Remember that every time it gets bad. <i><b>Being alive beats anything you will ever go through because it means you can still change your story.</b></i> It's not too late. <br />
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<b> </b> Love is tough. Any relationship is going to take work. You have to understand this before you ever say you love someone. Love means opening your eyes to who the person really is, the good and the bad, and deciding that you can handle the whole picture. I want to make one thing clear though. <b>Love is not abusive</b>. If someone makes you feel less of yourself, if someone hurts you over and over again, cheats on you, verbally or mentally abuses you or God forbid, ever hits you, stop making excuses! That's not love and staying doesn't make you a hero. A quote I read this year that stuck with me said, "Know the difference between someone who makes a mistake and someone who just isn't worth it."<br />
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<b>A relationship is only a part of your life</b><br />
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<b> </b>This was a big lesson. Romantic relationships are important to us and as we grow older we don't want to keep playing games, we want to settle down with that forever somebody. However, sometimes it does not work out that way. We may face disappointments and find that what we invested so much time, effort and love in falls apart. This is something really difficult for a lot of us but the funny thing is, we can make it through this kind of pain like anything else we have faced so far. It's great to be with someone but being with or without someone does not define you. There are so many other wonderful aspects of your life, your career, your family, your friends and your hobbies. A relationship is only part of your life and you have to learn to treat it that way so that if it should fall apart, your whole life does not tumble. Do not allow anyone to make you feel like you are not complete because you don't have a partner. After all, people come and go. Settling for something that brings you pain and may not last just to satisfy a social expectation is the worst thing you can do. Find your balance, and celebrate your life. <br />
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<b> </b>You have heard this a thousand times. It is true. Sometimes you won't have the strength to get through a situation on your own. You need positive people who can light the way for you. The truth is you know who the genuine people are in your life. Be careful of the kind of people who always praise you but secretly hope for your downfall. In tough times, look around you, the people still standing by your side, those are the one's to keep.<br />
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<b> </b>Yes. You have been hurt before. People have let you down. It's hard to trust. But everybody has experienced pain. You are no exception. The people who hurt you win only if they leave you miserable for the rest of your life. Be careful but keep your heart open. Do not miss out on amazing new friendships or relationships because of past experiences.<br />
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<b>It's your story. Don't let other people write it for you</b><br />
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<b> </b>As you grow older, you realise that the person who suffers the consequences of your choices is usually you. Sometimes we cave in to what other people want for us, or what others expect of us but if this is not really what we want or if it makes us unhappy, we must learn to respectfully say no, and do it our way. Your life is your story. Date a guy that makes you happy even if your friends don't think he is cute, pick out a pair of floral pants if you like them even if nobody else will buy them, study a course you want and not a course you hate because you think it will impress others, start a business that you believe in, change your job if you find something you feel interests you more. It's your life. As long as it does not selfishly affect other people, do what you want. <br />
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<b>God believes in you. Even if you don't</b><br />
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<b> </b>Listen, you are not here in this moment because you are better than the people who didn't make it today. God believes in you. The creator of heaven and earth thinks you are worth keeping around so look up. Take a deep breath. And live. If you don't remember anything else I have said, REMEMBER THIS.<br />
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Thank you for reading and see you in the new year!!!Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-72353964992404674832014-12-01T07:05:00.000-08:002014-12-01T22:37:37.671-08:00Fashion Edit ~ Palesa Mahlaba <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello December!<br />
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I am so excited for the month ahead. I will share more with you in the next post.<br />
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Anyway, I just realised that I had promised to do a series of Fashion Edit posts featuring the style of Fashion Editors across the world and I have only done two so far, the horror! So I thought I would start December with a little fashion post!<br />
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What would you do if you had the chance to peek into a fashion editor's personal closet? Probably die from a fashion orgasm RIGHT?! Well "True Love" South Africa's Fashion Editor Palesa Mahlaba gives absolutely everyone that opportunity.<br />
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Here are some of my favorite outfits from her Instagram. Enjoy!<br />
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Love Palesa's style? Follow her on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/simplypalesa" target="_blank">@simplypalesa</a><br />
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Thank you for reading!<br />
<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-8353788093882191522014-10-15T08:21:00.000-07:002014-10-15T08:25:22.967-07:00The Magic of New Beginnings To begin with, please vote for my blog nominated as best lifestyle blog
in the Zambia Blog Social Media Awards<a href="https://t.co/iGEHbQ3KuN" target="_blank"> here.</a> Vote as many times as you can!<br />
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So, a lot of changes have taken place since I last blogged. I have been so inconsistent with my blog that I considered closing it for a while. I didn't know how seriously I wanted to take my blog and also I am not sure how much of my life I want to share online but somehow I could not get myself to do it.<br />
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So here I am with a brief update. In August I gave in my notice and resigned from a job I have had for the past 3 years. I have to admit it was a huge step. Over time your job becomes part of your identity and letting go feels like giving up a part of who you are.<br />
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However, I felt that I needed to take this step and challenge myself. In September, I started working at a creative agency. Creative advertising has always been something I was hugely interested in and though I did not know much, I felt like at this point in my life this was a direction I wanted to take. I have to admit the first week I felt like packing my bags and heading back. Being new, not knowing what to do, not knowing anyone, it can all be challenging. But life is about overcoming challenges and I am now settling into my new job.<br />
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To end, I'd like to share some pictures of a trip I took with my new workmates. We went to Siavonga for a creative brainstorm and it was lovely, a great way to come up with new work ideas and also get to know the rest of the team.<br />
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Really enjoyed all the fish. It was fresh from the lake and very tasty! Even tried cray fish.</div>
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-12631010739082058522014-07-18T06:42:00.000-07:002014-10-15T08:25:41.593-07:00The Fashion Edit ~ Shala Monroque<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is nothing more refreshing than a woman revels in her natural beauty and is unapologetically herself. Shala Monroque is both these things, and more. What caught my eye about this gorgeous woman was how simple her style really was, and how she almost used her body as a plain canvas to interesting pieces of clothing. Though always properly primed, Shala rarely does much to her hair and often keeps it short. The focus is often on her quirky pieces of clothing, most of her clothes are simple to the point of seeming thrifted but don't be fooled, Shala is a close friend of Miuccia Prada and serves as a fashion consultant for the brand.<br />
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Who better to share on my Fashion edit series? Here are some of my favourite Shala Monroooque fashion moments.<br />
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A former art consultant and editor of Pop Magazine, Shala is currently the creative director at Garage, an independent fashion publication founded by Dasha Zhukova. Shala is also a freelance art consultant and writer and contributed to publications such as American Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She runs her own blog ‘Shala’s Rabbit Hole’.<br />
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#IamAzedBloggerAfro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-38743001022161028102014-07-02T06:49:00.000-07:002014-07-02T07:17:46.932-07:00The Fashion Edit ~ Miroslava Duma<br />
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I've always found it ironic that most people behind the fashion scene are usually not that fashionable themselves. Think about it for a second, don't you know some amazing designer or stylist that is always in a pair of faded jeans and a sweat half the time?<br />
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Lately I've found myself drawn to fashion magazine editors. Although these fashion influences are usually behind the scenes and we normally don't know who they really are, there's been a tremendous shift in how we view fashion editors (or maybe it's just me, always late to the party)<br />
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Fashion editors around the world are slowly emerging as fashionistas in their own right and they are definitely putting their most fashionable feet forward.<br />
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For the month of July I will be sharing some of my favourite fashion looks from magazine editors across the world who I love to watch. The series will be called Fashion Edit and will also be part of my July challenge for #IamAzedBlogger. Enjoy!<br />
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<b>MIRA DUMA</b><br />
If you want to visit fashion heaven then Mira Duma is your ticket
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Russian born Miroslava Duma was an editor for Harper's Bazaar (Russia) and now is a freelance writer for numerous publications, a fashion consultant and founder of the popular website www.buro247.ru<br />
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My favorite thing about Mira is that her style is so fun and relate-able. She manages to make high end clothing look like something you can get at your local store and rock too. Very girl next door yet super stylish!<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-49236477084002691232014-04-29T04:38:00.001-07:002014-07-02T07:18:06.473-07:00Letting Go #IamAzedBlogger<br />
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My blogging skills have been next to non existent lately but thought I'd get back into the game by taking part in this month's #IamAzedBlogger challenge. We were asked to share something about letting go which is ironic as this is a lesson I have been learning since last year.<br />
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I am a hoarder, anything that gets close to me I never want to let go of. I am the kind who believes in forever, whether friendship or romance or even when it comes to my closet lol. I have a really hard time letting go!<br />
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But over the last year and this year I have begun to learn the lesson that sometimes you have no choice but to let go. Because sometimes holding on only hurts you more. Some things and some people are only in our lives for a season. I know this sounds very cliche but it is true. Once their part is done we have to walk away. If we hold on to what shouldn't be in our lives, we only take up the space for what should be in our lives. We keep out the new because we can't let go of the old.<br />
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I used to believe that whatever was meant for me would never miss me. And maybe I need to start believing in that again. Because if we let go of anything we should not be afraid that we have let go of what was meant to be. If it's meant to be it will either come back or never leave. Not by force, but by will.<br />
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So I'm learning...to let go<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-49321797796193463352014-02-04T04:55:00.000-08:002014-02-04T05:39:17.710-08:00Surrounded by Love: Happy Birthday to Me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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February is my favourite month in the calendar not only because it's the month of “love” but because it's my birthday month!<br />
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I am so BIG on birthdays, growing up I never got a party for my birthday as my older sister was asthmatic and usually ill around that time or something terrible would usually happen just before my birthday. For a long time I always thought my birthday was jinxed and I never enjoyed it. I've not really celebrated it for the last two years as my best friend lost her dad just before my birthday and the next year we his memorial service.<br />
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Because of all this I've ALWAYS wanted to have a huge birthday party. I've been obsessed with it for years, but this year I didn't feel that way. I actually just wanted a quiet birthday with a few of my very close friends over a meal and some drinks. I wish I could say it's growing up (hahaha) but fat chance, I still intend to have a big birthday party when I finally hit the big 30 (geez) <br />
So my birthday was on Sunday 2nd February, after church my best friend and I went to meet up with two other friends at a quiet, laid back restaurant. We had cocktails and a meal and we shared stories and laughed so hard. I really didn't want to leave, I felt so surrounded with love.<br />
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As the years roll on by, I am really beginning to see the important things. I am thankful to be alive but more than that, I am thankful for the strong genuine bonds I have made with others. Life is so much better when shared with good friends and family. I thank God that I have both.<br />
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What do you think of my birthday outfit? I wore a neon yellow ASOS dress, blue Aldo peep-toe ankle boots and a gold statement necklace. Check out more birthday pictures by adding me on instagram @ghetogal<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-1826716329053825222014-01-16T05:02:00.001-08:002014-10-15T08:27:33.386-07:00My First: Embracing My Natural Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Promised to be a better blogger this year and what better way than to kick it off with a blogger challenge I received as part of the #IamAZedBlogger challenge.<br />
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We were asked to talk about our first, and of course a lot of firsts came in mind, not really sure I'd share any of those hahaha, kidding. I'm going to talk about the first time I went to work with my own hair and what it made me realise about embracing your own hair.<br />
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If you know me personally you will testify to the fact that my hair is always either weaved or braided. I change my hair often and as soon as one weave comes out braids replace it or something, anything but my own hair. For a long time it was simply because I don't have time to stress over my hair, I just wanna wake up (flawless) and worry about my outfit, not my hair. That was my excuse until my own hair grew decent enough to be brushed and tied back and I still hid it behind something. I realized I didn't really like how I looked with my own hair (sigh, natural hair people step off lol) <br />
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Don't get me wrong, I've rocked natural hair till I was 18, my parents wouldn't even let me relax it and by then the natural hair movement was not in "fashion" so with a head full of stubborn, dry, dull hair it gave me pain. I couldn't wait to relax it and braid it and weave it and all that and that's exactly what I've done since I left high school. So I guess my perception of my own hair was really poor because once I started laying it down, I looked great and didn't want to rock the struggle look anymore lol.<br />
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So fast forward a few years and natural hair is in style, my friends were "going natural" but it sounded like a lot of work so though I loved it, told myself it wasn't me (hahaha) That was until I started noticing all this weaving and braiding had started eating up my hairlike ekkkk!! Have you not seen Naomi Campbell people? It scared the crap outa me. It may not seem like it but I actually do love my hair. I close my eye and wish it long, health and bouncy without me having to stress. So losing my hairline was a nightmare. I humbly took my dying hairline to one of my natural friends and asked for help, she told me the only way out was not to braid or weave my hair for at least a month while I treated it. Helooooo! A whole month! I almost died. So I compromised, I weaved part of it but left the front out. Slowly my hairline resurfaced. As new year came around I decided what the heck. Took out all the weave and dedicated a week to my hair.<br />
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So I went a week with my own hair, much to the delight of my workmates who have NEVER seen it. To be honest this is the first time I grew to respect my natural God given hair. I don't think there is anything wrong at weaving or braiding your hair because it looks really good and saves a lot of time than maintaining your own hair but my only advise will be don't forget to take care of your own hair. And be proud of it. It's what God gave you after all. We all don't have the greatest hair but you can care for it to a point you're okay with it.<br />
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A little fashion to end the post of course! Thank you for reading xox <br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-24278748715217335512013-12-31T01:23:00.000-08:002014-10-15T08:28:13.226-07:00Fahsionably Late: 2013 Zambia Fashion Week ReviewBeen a terrible, inconsistent blogger this year but worry not! It's on my list of resolutions (yes, I'm making a list this time!) to bring you more blogs much more consistently! <br />
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2013 has been a year full of fashion events for me. I enjoyed getting to see all the great talent we have in Zambia and meeting other people who are interested in fashion. There is still a lot of growing to be done in the Zambian fashion industry especially when it comes to fashion shows and I thought I'd end the year with some fashion reviews of shows I attended in the last half of this year:) Organizers please take notes!<br />
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<b> Zambia Fashion Week 2013</b><br />
I was fortunate enough to attend the grand finale of this year's Zambia Fashion Week. This was my second time at this event; I attended last year's show as well which you can check out <a href="http://afro-funk.blogspot.com/2013/10/throwback-2012-zambia-fashion-week.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b> The Good</b><br />
<b>Social Media Socialites</b><br />
This year, the Zambia fashion Week team went all out and invited lots of fashion bloggers, social media personalities and local celebrities to the event. This was such a great idea as it brought a fashionable bunch of people together and of course, the added advantage of a social media buzz. These fashionista's tweeted, facebooked and blogged, bringing pizazz and publicity to the event. <br />
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<b>Red Carpet</b><br />
Zambia Fashion Week introduced a red carpet for guests to take a picture as they walked in. Super creative! The popular fashion blogging trio known as The<a href="http://mafashio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Mafshio girls</a> manned the red carpet and asked guests about their outfits and it felt very E! Red Carpet.<br />
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<b>The Bad</b><br />
<b>Location, location, location!</b><br />
The venue was American Dome and the biggest issue I had with this place was the heat! There was absolutely no air conditioning facility and as this was in the middle of a hot African summer, we literary poured of sweat!<br />
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<b>Music</b> <br />
Another huge problem I have noticed with lots of fashion shows I've attended in Lusaka is that there is very little thought put in with the selection of music, let alone the person who handles the music! I believe music should express the theme that you're trying to bring about with your collection, and the music should complement not distract or overshadow the collection on the runway. The selection of music was so discorded during this fashion show and to make it worse, the dj played the music so loud that it was distressing. At one point I walked over to the dj’s booth tell him to turn it down and found two other guests already complaining to him.<br />
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<b>Models</b><br />
To me Zambian Fashion Week should be the biggest fashion event of the year, bringing the best talent from across the country.So not only did I expect to see groundbreaking designs I also expected to see professional models strutting their stuff on the runway. Now I don't know the history of the models who modelled for Zambia Fashion Week but some of them did not seem like professional models. There was a girl who literally hobbled across the red carpet and had everybody amused, another model had a protruding belly that made me think she might have been pregnant. Now I am not one to put other women down and we can't all be size zero models but if you're going to be a model, that’s the whole point. You should have a nicely toned body and you should be able to dazzle us when you take on the runway. It's a superficial world yes, but that's what models get paid for. It just takes so much away from a fine piece of clothing when the wrong body shape wears it.<br />
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<b>Empty Seats</b><br />
This is something I find extremely annoying as a photographer. Front row seats are reserved for important people who hardly ever show up or just come in at the end of the show and through the show, the front rows are empty! This is bad for any show, fashion or not. I think there should be a rule that if VIP guests do not show up after the first 30 minutes of the show the seats should be given up. Imagine taking pictures of models walking up a runway with empty seats?<br />
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<b> Fashion Police </b><br />
Took a few pictures of some fashionable people I spotted at Fashion week, my favourite look was the lady in full on plaid! And my best friend killed it in yellow and teal:)<br />
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<b> My Outfit</b><br />
I went for a chic look, I wore plaid shorts, (I love shorts because my legs are currently my best feature, oh go away tummy flab) but I still wanted to look classy so I threw on a ruffled peach blouse and some pearls and a fab little vintage briefcase purse I got at the flea market ages ago, and finally some nude courts. <br />
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A bunch of bloggers have done great reviews with lots of recommendations and I think fashion organizers should take it upon themselves to read these reviews and take notes.<br />
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I highly recommend two great articles with reviews on Zambian fashion show's, visit Mazuba's blog Afrosocialite and see a review on fashion <a href="http://afrosocialiting.wordpress.com/2013/11/08/fashionfridays-zambia-fashion-week-review/" target="_blank">here</a> and Lian's blog Through Mine Eyes with a great review on Yatatu collection launch by Kutowa Designs <a href="http://lilianthanks.blogspot.com/2013/09/kutowa-designs-yatatu-collection-look.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Thank you for reading!<br />
<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-62178742507642596132013-11-25T04:04:00.001-08:002014-01-16T06:50:09.002-08:00That Girl's Got Afro Funk: Vonneta SimpambaHappy new week!<br />
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Finally another worthy afro-funk fashionista! I recently stumbled upon this gorgeous girl on instagram and it was love at first click!<br />
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I was really glad when I came across Vonneta Simpamba. This girl is simply gorgeous. Her outfits are trendy and always on point, her shoes are to die for, she has an amazing bag collection but most of all her hair is always LAID!!!<br />
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As I only know her through Instagram I don't know much about her personally but I do know that apart from having great style she also does a bit of designing in her free time. I've seen some of her pieces and they are amazing! I hope she gets a blog soon but till then, follow her on<a href="http://instagram.com/mizz_vo#" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> (her profile is private but if you send her a request she will check you out and add you back if you're not too creepy lol)<br />
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What do you guys think of her style? <br />
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For these first few series of afro-funk features I have really been
hoping to show Zambian girls because I think there are so many beautiful
Zambian women with fabulous style but they never make it onto people's
tumblers or style posts because not many of them get the right exposure.
I really hope that these afro-funk features will get them pinned,
shared and liked and will put these Zambian fashionista's on the world
map:)<br />
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Know any Zambian ladies or gents who are rocking it? Get in touch with me via twitter @ghetogal and if they make the cut, I will gladly post a feature!<br />
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Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-74604649078654465052013-11-20T06:06:00.000-08:002013-11-20T06:18:42.547-08:00The Show Must Go OnHello lovelies,<br />
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First of all a huge HAPPY 2nd ANNIVERSARY to my blog! Anniversary fell on the 15th of November but didn't have time to do a post. It's been two years of (erm, not so consistent) blogging but I've enjoyed it all.<br />
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This is just a quick post to thank everyone who liked my picture in the Pepsi Zambia Competition. I did not win the big trip to go to New York, not really sure why because I put in a lot of effort in my entry but I am super grateful to all the lovely people who took time to comment, like and share my picture! So many people came through for me and even if I did not win I am forever indebted for your kindness!<br />
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Anyway the show must go on! Thought I'd brighten up this post with some fashion news. I have been meaning to recreate this look that Jennifer Lopez was spotted wearing while heading out to dinner in Santa Monica, California, some time back earlier this year.<br />
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I love the simplicity of the whole outfit. I threw on some gorgeous pearls I got from Mr. Price to add some sparkle to the outfit and a pair of new courts with gold cap-toes. I also wore a black clutch as I did not have a white one.<br />
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Outfit details: Over-sized sweatshirt - thrifted, White pencil skirt - Jet, Coral courts - PEP, Clutch - thrifted</div>
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What do you guys think? Thank you for reading!Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-50719730875932185912013-11-04T01:18:00.000-08:002013-11-04T01:27:01.504-08:00Take Me to New York City Pepsi Zambia!Hello lovelies!<br />
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It's a new month and I am super excited about the next few weeks. My big news is that I just entered a major competition to win a fully paid for trip to New York city to see Beyoncé!<br />
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<b>Girls Love Beyoncé</b><br />
I'm so excited because I have always wanted to see Beyoncé perform and I always complained that the chances of her coming to Zambia in the next few years are next to zero. I am a huge fan of Beyonce, both her music, her style, her hard work and her grace ( I could go on)I also love concerts and I've watched lots of Beyonce's live performances online and she is an AMAZING performer!<br />
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<b>New York City</b><br />
They say if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. New York City, the big apple! What's not to love about it? I'm so glad the organizers of the competition picked New York City eeeeekkkkkkkkk!!!!<br />
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<b>Pepsi</b><br />
Pepsi Zambia are the awesome people behind this competition. I love the concept of the competition as it ticks all the boxes. It's simple, interactive, fun and visual! You simply take a picture of yourself drinking a pepsi and post it on the Pepsi Zambia <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pepsi-Zambia/229354720553683" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> or tweet your picture and tag @PepsiZambia<br />
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So I found out about this awesome competition a few weeks ago and I wanted to post a picture that really put everything together. I coordinated my outfit to match the Pepsi colors which are red, blue and white. I wore red heels, a white T-shirt and blue pants. I looked everywhere for an I love New York T-shirt but could not find any. I almost gave up but then I found this New York City T-shirt in Mr. Price in the men's section. I bought it without a wink.<br />
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I wanted to have a Pepsi background so I went to Mtendere for the shoot. If you've been to Mtendere you know it's a bit of a gheto and it's always busy! We got there early but people were already up and about. I chose it because they have so many little stores that have painted their shops with the Pepsi logo. We attracted a bit of attention so we just took a quick few shots and left.<br />
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Help Me Win!<br />You can help me get to New York by liking, commenting and sharing my picture on Facebook <a href="http://on.fb.me/1aWXssd" target="_blank">here</a>. Be sure to like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pepsi-Zambia/229354720553683" target="_blank">Pepsi Zambia Facebook</a> I would really appreciate it and if I get to go I promise a New York series blog with a vote of thanks to everyone who will like my picture:) I'm so sure I can win that I've already started planning outfits, checking the New York weather and plaing all my Beyonce songs:)<br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Hello lovelies! Zambia Fashion Week kicks
off this week from the 17th to the 19th of October so I thought it would be
great to feature some of the pictures I got from last year’s show. Three whole
days of top Zambian fashion and as an extra perk, the first two days of the show are absolutely
free! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Last year's show was my first
major fashion show so I didn't really know what to expect. I went in support of a
designer friend, Jessica who owns the fabulous <a href="http://thebestofzambia.com/lifestyle/shopping/bridal/house-of-couture/" target="_blank">House of Couture</a>. I saw a lot of
interesting pieces and my favorite designer from that night was most definitely
Kapasa of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mangishi-Love/276281285744554" target="_blank">Magishi Love.</a> I feel like her designs push the boulder. They are so
out of the box yet they are relatable in a way that you could wear them off the
runway without looking awkward.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I must say I was a little let down by the
entertainment last year. Apart from Desert Rose who performed a great song at
the end of the show, the entertainment featured raw talent and acts from guys
who were just "okay". And okay is not what you want at the biggest fashion show
of the year. Also, most people who showed up didn't really make an effort to
dress up. I think watching the crowd is part of the fun of any fashion show. I
assume that if you come to a fashion show, you have an interest in fashion, so I
expected to get lots of great shots of the audience but only spotted one or two
people who bothered to look the part. I'm not saying show up in sky scrapper
heels and dresses so short that you have to hang onto them, I just mean wear something more
interesting than jeans and sneakers (unless these happen to be a designer
brand) allow yourself to have fun, it's a chance to dress up quirky, stylish,
out there, it's fashion baby!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This year's show has been talked about a lot on social media and sounds like it will be epic. Lots of fashion bloggers and fashion personalities have been invited so I am uber excited to be attending the grand finale. If you want to know more about fashion Week
follow @zambiafashionweek on twitter or like their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheZambiaFashionWeek?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">facebook page.</a> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The show will be hosted at the American Dome
within Lusaka showground and the grand finale will be on the 19th from 14:00 to
19:00 hours. Tickets for the grand finale are going for ZMW100</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Please credit
images used on this page to Joan Kats if you wish to use them.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Thank you for
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It's been a little while since I posted and usually I would be crawling back in shame but I've come to realise that it's more important to post when I feel I have something relevant to share rather than for the sake of just updating my post. I really do not want to bore you guys!<br />
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Over the past month my best friend has been unwell and I really have not been in the spirit to venture the world and do exciting things but thankfully she is on the road to recovery and I am trying to have more of a social life beyond sick visits and office work:)<br />
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Two weekends ago my workmate and good friend Kristina asked me to come along to an album launch of a singer I had been hearing about for so long but had never really bothered to pay attention to. I know this sounds unpatriotic but for a long time I was not really into Zambian music. It just didn't appeal to me and it all sounded the same. The lack of creative content left me uninspired and apart from a few songs, I didn't bother to collect Zambian music.<br />
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I am happy to say that is changing! Zambian music has really evolved over the last few years and the industry has grown to include people who understand that music is a craft and are putting creative content in their lyrics and working hard on vocals and instruments. I find myself listening more and more to Zambian music not just because it's Zambian but because some of it is pretty darn good!<br />
So when Kristina asked me to tag along to watch the album Launch of Cactus Agony who I had been hearing about I thought "what the heck, let's go!"<br />
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The event was at Club Zed, a popular hangout in Lusaka. I had only been there once for business but I was surprised to find that the club had a back arena where a stage was set up with good lighting and sound system. The show started with some features of upcoming artists, I really enjoyed some of them and I am hoping someone can tell me where to get their music. Some of the artists lip synched which was annoying as I feel if people pay for a live concert they sure as hell do not want you to mime! (hear, hear!) but the majority of artists actually perfomed live which was great!<br />
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Supporting artists included Dalisoul, JK, Shyman, Leo Muntu and Slap D. I love that artists support each other but I must make a side note here, I find that when you pay to see a particular artist there are so many other supporting artists that by the time the person you came to see comes on, it's hours later and you're already tired. I think artists should work on this. Have supporting artists but not too many. The show is about you, hold your own!<br />
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Finally Cactus Agony took on the stage and I don't think I could keep still from the time he sang his first song. His music is dancehall/raga type and the fact that he sang live and is a great perfomer made it that much more worthwhile! I loved every bit of it! My highlight was meeting him after the show and posing for some pics, he really is an all round nice guy.<br />
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Would I buy his album? Definitely yes! I've already downloaded two of his tracks since the concert and hoping to get his album soon. I recommend that you keep an eye on this artist, you can tell he is going far!<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-49904766046563732752013-08-27T06:34:00.000-07:002013-10-16T07:54:54.465-07:00You Want To Be In Zambia Right About Now! UNWTO & Barefeet FestivalI have been busy and it's not the fun busy I usually complain about but secretly enjoy. It's the pile of office paperwork that keeps going on and on till you explode kind of busy! Last week was hectic to say the least as I might have let some work drag and I had to catch up before it completely drowned me. I'm pleased to say I am back with a little more time to share what I have been up to.<br />
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<b>United Nations World Tourism Organization</b><br />
Exciting things are going on in Zambia at the moment and I wish I had a clone I could send around to be part of all these events but I don't! Zambia is currently co-hosting the <a href="http://thebestofzambia.com/2012/10/zambia-and-zimbabwe-to-host-20th-unwto-general-assembly-in-2013/" target="_blank">United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)</a> 20th General Assembly with Zimbabwe from the 24th to the 29th of August. UNWTO is the world’s biggest tourism assembly and up to 4 000 participants are expected to attend from the 180 member countries, making this one of the most prestigious events of the year!<br />
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I would give one of my toes to be in Livingstone right now (Zambia's tourist capital) because I can imagine how insanely exciting it must be with all those tourists and so much to see and do. Must be a carnival up there! <br />
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My best friend and I were in Livingstone two months ago; we planned a road trip and went down to the Victoria Falls which is one of the world's natural wonders. It was amazing and I really feel if you are Zambian there is no excuse not to plan a trip there. We are often dreaming and saving up for exotic gateways like the Seychelles or Bahamas but I can assure you that we have amazing places in Zambia and we need to explore our own country. If you follow me on any of my social media channels you may have seen some of these pictures but I thought now would be a good time to share them with those that haven’t! Oh to be in Livingstone again!<br />
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<b>Barefeet ROAR Festival</b><br />
I really shouldn't be drooling so much at the thought of being in Livingstone because something just as amazing is going on in my city Lusaka! The <a href="http://new.barefeettheatre.org/" target="_blank">Barefeet Theater</a> is hosting its annual festival but this year is one of the biggest ever and rightly named as the ROAR Festival! I was lucky to attend the Festival Launch cocktail at Intercontinental over the weekend as <a href="http://afrosocialiting.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Mazuba</a> was kind enough to invite me. I hate how I always forget to get a full picture of my outfit at these events as I am busy clicking away at everybody else :(<br />
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Poetry, acrobatics, food and friends was what the night was all about and if it's anything to go by, this year's festival will be amazing! If you're in Lusaka, do yourself a favour and go see some of the events. You can check out the event guide <a href="http://thebestofzambia.com/2013/08/2013-barefeet-festival-zambia-event-guide/" target="_blank">here</a> and read more about the people behind Barefeet Theater <a href="http://thebestofzambia.com/2013/08/2013-barefeet-festival-in-zambia-from-car-park-performance-to-2000-festival-performers/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Thank you for reading!Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-85325511737806845492013-08-01T03:55:00.000-07:002013-10-16T07:55:37.578-07:00Fashion Fix: Estelle Mantele & Kutowa Designs<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]-->The past couple of weeks have been fashionable highs. I had
the pleasure of attending two fashion shows and found myself having a chance to
improve my night photography which used to really suck!<br />
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<b>Estelle Mante’s Flamme Launch</b></div>
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The first show I attended was two weeks ago. One of the
designers, Esther, is a girl I first met when I was just starting out on a new
job, attending events and learning photography. Her label is Estelle Mantel
which she started with her sister who I believe is Victoria. They were
launching a line called “Flamme” an Afrocentric clothing line with chitenge prints
and modern cloth like chiffon. They show cased very few pieces and I got a
feeling they had rushed to put the collection out. I liked a few of the dresses
but was not blown away by the men’s range because I felt it was nothing
different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A friend of mine and fellow
blogger Leelee did a good job at reviewing this show so go on over to her<a href="http://lsksocial.wordpress.com/2013/07/24/fashion-show-or-fashion-no/" target="_blank"> blog</a>
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<b>A few pieces from “Flame”</b></div>
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The event brought together some fashionable peeps ( My best friend - in houndstooth- included hahaha)</div>
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I wore a printed jacket I had actually thrifted a year ago
when I first fell in love with modern chitenge prints and a teal dress I also
got a year ago from Jet (you’d be surprised) I’m making it a point to wear
pieces from my closet that have seen neglect!<br />
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<b>Yatatu collection by Kutowa Designs</b></div>
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Last weekend I attended the "Yatatu" launch by Kutowa Designs
who have been in the fashion business for a while now. I first saw their pieces
last year at the Zambian fashion week and loved their bright, interesting
pieces. "Yatatu" means three and the collection was a mix of white, black and
chitenge with a mix of white and black. This collection was being launched. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I loved the concept of this collection from
the word go and I was not disappointed. I want everything from the Yatatu
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The clothes were fashionable yet so wearable at the same time, from
casual to office, I could relate to every outfit. I thought this was perfect
timing for this line as monochrome is currently doing really well on the world
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<b>A few pieces from Yatatu</b></div>
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<b>A few pieces from Bubu 4 U and other lines </b></div>
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<b> </b>Other collections were also featured and I have to say they
did not disappoint either, here are a few pieces I loved.</div>
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<b>Fashion & Friends</b></div>
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As with any great event the best part is meeting up with
friends. I finally got to meet the lovely <a href="http://lilianthanks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lian</a> who is a makeup artist, stylist,
blogger and natural hair diva all rolled in one. I also got to meet<a href="http://t.co/JhiJ4IrP3s" target="_blank"> Linda</a> who
is a fellow blogger and fashion lover. All these people I only knew virtually
thanks to twitter but meeting them in person was great even though it was
brief. Others were Mazuba who I would take all day to describe because she is a
one woman powerhouse who’s doing just about everything! Check out her<a href="http://t.co/SGjmvTXxpb" target="_blank"> blog</a>! And
the fabulous Lulu who is MC extraordinaire and TV presenter. And special thanks to my friend Alice who was one of the organizers and got me a free pass:)</div>
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Linda, Mazuba and I somehow ended up int the same colors! We didn't plan it. I wore a RiverIsalnd Dress and black sequin jacket.<br />
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I do apologise for my blogging hiatus! I hope this post endears me into your hearts again. I've been a little discourage to blog because I can't seem to get my comments working, I feel it's not fair if I visit your blogs and can't comment. I'm working on getting that sorted.</div>
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This post is really just to show you that I finally managed to get onto the turban bandwagon! Turbans are a fashionable way to hide a bad hair day with little effort and it's a plus because in our African culture a head tie is nothing new to us!<br />
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Featured below are some of my favorite turban looks mostly from some fashionable ladies I follow on instagram. I didn't get round to linking the pictures to their individual owners as I wanted this post up as soon as possible!<br />
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<br />Afro Funkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299815204764794388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646830487078517451.post-84374234968435027042013-05-30T03:06:00.000-07:002013-10-16T07:58:02.371-07:00Style Evolution: Miley Cyrus<br />
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Isn't it strange how quick celebrities seem to grow up? Ashamed to admit it but I was such a Hannah Montana fan, I watched while pretending to keep my little cousins company but the truth is, I just loved Miley. <br />
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She's a big girl now with a movie and music career, a super hot fiancé and tabloids hounding after her so it's safe to say Hannah Montana is history! However, despite the nostalgia I really like how her style has evolved. I gasped with the entire world when she chopped her locks and went on to bleach her hair blonde but her edgy, punk-rock fashion sense is really starting to grow on me! Here are a few of my favourite Miley looks:) </div>
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