Oufit Of The Day

Hello lovelies. My new mission is to wear African prints as often as I can. I absolutely love them, and the black balances bright colours really well.  The skirt is from Death By Print (like the page on facebook).

Beyoncé - XO (Justin Garner Cover)

I just had to share this  cover of Beyonce's XO, I think this cover is better than the original! This guy has an amazing voice, his version is more sincere. Hope you enjoy!

RiRi in Stella Jean

I’ve been seeing this outfit a lot. It was worn by Rihanna during her visit to the White House about a week  ago. We know RiRi is a trend setter and definitely a risk taker. I absolutely love her style and almost all her outfits. She has received a lot of positive comments on this particular dress by Stella Jean (Haitian/Italian designer) but seriously I’m not gonna lie I just don’t like it. I do love the dress alone but I don’t know… the styling just doesn’t excite me. Apparently the shirt is part of the dress. Its unique yes, but it’s a no from me. To some degree I do understand she was going to the White House and all so maybe she was just tryna be simple yet elegant.

                                                                        Pic : AV Inc. Fashion Magazine

I have to say though I do admire how Stella Jean brings out her multicultural roots in her designs and that’s what makes her designs so unique. Here are some designs by Stella Jean for Spring/ Summer 2015, and I totally adore them! I would totally wear each and every one of them.

                                                                    Pics : Camara Nazionale della Moda Italiana

What do you think about her outfit, yay or nay?

Outfit of the day

This was my Heritage Day outfit which I totally forgot to post. I just fell in love with the animal print the moment I saw it.Most people usually go OTT with their outfits, I decided to do something different and just keep it simple. I went for something I can wear on any other day as well. Check it out below  ...

Anyway hope you like it, The shirt is available at Death by Print ( like the page on facebook) and for orders you can email me at ngcoyathando@gmail.com Have an awesome weekend!

A fashion brand...

Hello fashionistas,  I know I haven't posted anything in a while! That's because I'v been trying to put together my own fashion brand. I'v started doing some personal styling as well as designing clothes. My label is 'Death by Print' -- catchy right? lol. So yea Death by Print is all about prints, in particular African prints. Iv been obsessed with them for as long as I can remember. My own style is some kinda of a hippie, "Afro-punk", relaxed, effortless style so I'm trying to incorporate some of that in the clothes I make. And if you  look at the individual pieces they are quiet simple yet they stand out. I'm really excited and i hope it gets better every time. This is just the beginning. I'm calling the 1st collection for this years Spring/Summer the 'Afro punk collection. Here's a sneak peek :)

For more please follow Death by Print on twitter @DeathByPrint also like it on facebook Death by Print .I'm also working with a friend of mine on her project which includes fashion, I design and make the clothes ( like her page on facebook Llazara).


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Take Care!

Happy Womens Day !

Women are strong ,powerful beings ....we do what men do and more. We are the heroins of our lives, not victims.We are fierce and gorgeous and we stand up for what we believe.Cheers to the new horizons of womenhood. Happy Women's Day!

                            
                                                            pic : dontgiveupworld.com

                                                   And keep working those killer heels! ;)

                             
                                                                 Pic :weheartit.com

Stack 'em up!

The layered rings trend has been going on since Spring/Summer 2013. Its still one of my favorite trends and its very simple and easy to accomplish. It has been an on going trend and works so well with pastel colours. Its a good look for any season. Here are some favourite pics on how you could try the trend.
                                                   

     

                                             

                                                  You could even keep it simple with one or two rings

                                            

                                           
                                                 





XOXO
Thando

The Sneaker Trend

Personally I'v always loved sneakers, in fact I wear them maybe 6 outta 10 times! Or more ... :) Anyway there has been this on going trend of wearing sneakers with almost anything. I was drawn more on how the sneakers can be paired with a couture/elegant dress or ensemble.For example one can wear them with a cocktail dress, a pencil skirt, basically anything that is considered formal. I know most people are probably skeptic about it, but I absolutely love it. Chanel introduced this trend in the USA with them actually making the designer sneakers a companion to their garments.In recent fashion weeks  ( street style ) from Milan to New York there were quiet a lot of sneakers than there were stilettos!

Here are some of the "sneaker trend" pics

                                                                                       Street style

                                                                                       And more...

                                                                             And of course on runway (Chanel)

Elections Elections...Some food for thought

I ran across this post on a new blog based in Johannesburg joziblogger.blogspot.The article was copied from a status update on facebook.The writer of the article is unknown. I thought it was very interesting and deserves to be re-posted :) .What is appealing though is how  the writer states a few statistics about the president and his cabinet while indirectly saying quiet a lot about the current state of the South African government. I'm not entirely sure whether all of it is true or not, but either way I think it gives us a better yet simple way of understanding our current government

"Mandela's cabinet consisted of 28 ministers and
their deputies.
Thabo Mbeki cabinet consisted of 28 ministers and
their deputies.
Jacob Zuma cabinet consists of 64 ministers and 64
deputy ministers.
Each minister has 8 bodyguards
Each minister has 2 mansions in Cape Town and in
Pretoria.
Each deputy minister has 8 bodyguards.
Each deputy minister has 2 mansions in Cape
Town and in Pretoria.
In 2009 when the Zuma government took over,
auditor general reported a loss of R8 billion.
In 2010 we lost R15 billion.
In 2011 n 2012 we lost R20 billion.
In 2013 we lost R31 billion.
America has about 400 million citizens and Obama
cabinet consists of only 20 people.
South Africa has 51 million citizens and is the only
country in the world that has the biggest cabinet
that consist of 128 people.
Our debt is R1 trillion.
As you vote on May 7th, think about the billions we
lose every year, monies that could have created
jobs."

 

If you have a short story,article or poem to share you can forward it to twisted861@gmail.com and it could also be featured on joziblogger.blogspot.com.

Stylre Crush - Ciara

Ciara has been making moves in the fashion world these past few years. The statuesque beauty inked a multimillion dollar modeling contract with Wilhelmina modeling agency, has been popping up in editorial spreads around the world and now she can add muse to her ever growing fashion resume.

#I do not own any of  the pictures 

Just Chillin'

On a windy day in Durban....

Head Wraps

If there is one fashion item I cannot do without - its headwraps! They are most helpful on bad hair days. And there are so many different ways you can wear them, depending on your style. You can also mix and match different prints between your headwrap and your outfit. You can wear them with almost anything, from jeans to dresses and skirts.Make it look casual or classy just have fun with it! Here are some of the different styles you can try;

                                                                                   Pic: blackgirlskillingit

Solange Knowles

Eva Marcille

                                                                                    Pic : blackgirlskillingit

Style Crush - Jessie J

I just love this girl, OMW her voice! No wonder they call her the British Pink. She is such a performer and I totally love all her music videos. Did I mention her crazy outfits, she hardly wears simple even when she does she still looks like the fun crazy cool person she is. I love her short blond hair too, it suits her perfectly and she is so brave for cutting it so short...it just shows how unique a person she is.

                               

 

                            

Check out some of her best songs (my favourites of course) like; 'Wild' (ft Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal) , 'Do It Like A Dude', 'Nobody's Perfect' and 'Thunder' on YouTube

*none of the pictures are mine

Braai Day

Went for a braai at my cousins place the other weekend. It was a hot but very chilled day. I  thought this outfit would be apropriate ;)

Your 20s

So I was browsing the net the other day and came across this, though I should share! I know its long , but please do read.

 

Your 20s compose undoubtedly the most pivotal time in your life. While there are plenty of temptations and distractions, the decisions you make here are truly what dictate your future, as the weak fail and only the strong survive.While many think they have all the answers and the keys to success, we have seen those people make the same pitfalls too many times before.This is the time for you to hustle, scrap and fight for the life that you want for yourself. You manifest your own destiny during these crucial years.

These are the 20 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In Your 20s.

20. Working for money, not for building your dreams

Never do anything just because it’s convenient for you. Look to challenge yourself and build your own dream instead of building someone else’s. Even if it doesn’t exactly make sense now, create something with great value so you can cash out big.Always look to the future and never for immediate compensation.

19. Thinking that this is the right time to fall in love

While all of your friends might be doing it, don’t fall into the trap of a relationship. Sure it seems like the right thing to do, but your 20s are entirely too crucial for your personal growth for you to be focusing on fulfilling the wishes of another individual.Get out there, meet new people, test the limits and have fun. It will take you to the places you’ve only dreamed of going.

18. Trying to act like the man rather than learning how to become one

Instead of going overboard on the Gucci monogram and bottles in the club, as if you just signed to Rocnation, spend that time focusing on your career. Every second counts and if more time is spent pretending to be the person you want to be instead of becoming that man, then you’ll sink in quick sand without even knowing it.

A real man is willing to make sacrifices. If you aren’t down to put in the work, then please don’t act like you are. You can enjoy the success when you actually attain it.

17. Making friends instead of earning trust

The in-crowd may be tempting, but you’ll probably fall victim to surrounding yourself with social climbers. We know you feel entitled to celebrate, but please relax. It’s never attractive when you act as though this is the last time you’ll ever see this in life.Make connections with people based on trial and error, not presuppositions and drunk ranting about what they can do for your business.

16. Not caring because you only live once — that’s for fools

We all are guilty of irrational decision-making in our 20s. Fast people and fast times with money in your pocket always lead to over-extending yourself.A life of partying, heavy drugs and pretty much having that YOLO attitude will leave you flat on your ass. Get focused and lock into what you’re supposed to be doing. If you don’t know what that is, then you better figure it out ASAP.

15. Making all your wants, needs

Rich men and cheap thrills coupled with expensive heels should not be on the list of your needs. Setting the foundation for your business and team is far more important than updating your wardrobe and chasing sex.Distinguish between what you want and what you actually need. Make sure your priorities are in tact or you will lose your track.

14. Forgetting that family comes first

Those who supported you before anything deserve to be taken care of when you reach your success. If you aren’t doing this for the ones you love, then you’re not doing it right. Family comes first, no matter what happens. If you work for whom you love instead of just yourself, you will get far.

13. Blaming anyone else but yourself for anything in life

Hold yourself accountable for everything. At the end of the day, all you have in the world is yourself — so go hard. Don’t look to anyone for answers and instead of making problems, create solutions. Whether it was that job you wanted, the funding you needed or the love you think you can’t live without, there is no one that can be held accountable in this universe except for you.

12. Getting comfortable like you actually deserve down time

Unless you’re chilling with Victoria’s Secret models in Monaco this weekend, you shouldn’t even be thinking about taking a break anytime soon. You need a vacation?What have you accomplished? Mark Cuban spent seven years building out his first business before he even took a break. Don’t get lazy now.

11. Sticking with jobs that didn’t teach you anything

A bad job is like an unhealthy relationship. Truthfully, the only reason you’re there is because it is the safest and easiest thing you know.Any job or relationship that allows for you to get comfortable should be avoided at all costs. The last scenario you could ever want is becoming like the rest of those miserable 40-somethings faced with weekends of minivans and soccer practice.

10. Following the crowd instead of forging against it

You can be aware of the trends, but never follow them. If all your time is spent trying to adjust to your surroundings, you’ll get lost in the crowd all the more easily.Success and greatness are constructed by trendsetters themselves, not those who latched on to what’s currently trending. Temptation to be influenced by those who you aspire to be like is easy, but no one finds his or her calling while following in the footsteps of another.

9. Failing to energize those around you

Although you may sometimes think there is a lack of talent in your networks — this is never the case. It is your sole responsibility to inspire, encourage and drive those around you to succeed. Failing to do so only confirms that you fall victim to that which you accuse others of. Change and greatness can be sparked everywhere, but bring it upon yourself to trigger it.

8. Thinking you need to stop learning and growing

You have more zeros at the end of your bank statement and stamps in your passport than you had ever imagined. Don’t consider this your victory lap, but rather as a taste of greatness. Do you live to enjoy the moments you dreamed of or a lifetime of unimaginable success?The common misconception that once things are in your favor, you no longer have to put in the 3:00AM work hours is a dangerous problem. The fewer nights that you’re willing to put in the work, the fewer opportunities you will have to celebrate your achievements in the future.

7. Thinking that anyone will ever pay you back

Your 20s will be accompanied with a slew of poor investments by both you and those around you. Whether rich or poor, there will always be someone in your circle that will need a helping hand. If you ever think you’re going to see that money again, you’re sorely mistaken.Of course miracles do happen, but the probabilities that you’ve essentially given the money away are far too high.

6. Investing in relationships with the wrong values

Your love life is an investment — and the smarter the deals you execute, the savvier of an investor you become. Instead of navigating through an ambiguous investment in which you shower your lover with cash and prizes for existing, make sure he or she will demonstrate positive returns. Your love life should have a solid ROI.

5. Holding on to friends that waste your time and add no value to your life

You’ll be sucked down into the abyss right with them if you don’t cut the fat of the group. Family and friends could have been great to you as a child, but if they no longer hold the value and inspiration that is needed for you to thrive in life, then cut them loose.

The only individuals you should be surrounding yourself with are those that challenge your ideas and motivate you to find the next solution to your problems. No, not the pessimistic assh*les who shoot down your ideas with their negativity, but rather the ones who genuinely want to see you succeed no matter what you do in life.

4. Forgetting about the piggy bank and spending every cent you have

If our check is for R100, then we’re most likely spending R300. Between credit cards, school loans and every other avenue for attaining quick money, our need for immediate gratification is worse than ever.

The truth is it’s about making more money, not saving it. But at the same time, if you have no means for expanding your revenue channels, then you must be able to save a few Rands here and there.

3. Not wrapping it before tapping it

If you don’t want to have a child then you better limit your excuses. As vulgar as it may sound, sometimes there are only a few options in life, so you must avoid all potential margins of error.
The road to success is not paved with having responsibilities of children. This is a somewhat lonely journey that you must take by yourself and those you love will be able to celebrate with you after.

2. Dating unstable people with mommy and daddy issues

We need to control the invincibility we all feel when it comes to both men and women. Whether she’s a stripper or he’s a frat bro, we feel the need to be the knight in shining armor for our lovers.
As chivalrous as this may seem, we hate to break it to you, but you will never be able to change anyone. By setting yourself up for a losing battle, you’ve only ensured your misery for the next few months. She’s clingy for a reason, don’t be her Dr. Phil. And if he doesn’t have ambition now, he never will.

1. Forgetting that karma is a huge b*tch

Whether it’s burning bridges with people you loved, stealing your friend’s girlfriend/boyfriend or plotting against an ex-partner, we must always remember that karma is the biggest b*tch we’ve ever met.There is nothing more true than the fact that whatever goes around comes around, and you are not immune to the cosmic forces that be. We’re not asking you to go on your Mother Teresa pilgrimage, but don’t be surprised when reality catches back up with you and brings you to your knees. Be a good person. You’ll get further in life.

Personal Style of Aphiwe

                                              Here are some of her campus looks. Always fun and girly! Love her look!

Crop top

Black and white print pants

                                                                         Polka Dot

Stripes

Style Crush - Solange

As a black woman Solange Knowles is quite an inspiration. Shes gorgeous and she owns it what I love the most about her is that she's a trend setter.

From short hair to her curly fro ,she always looks dazzling. Her outfits are stunning and absolutely look great on her.I totally run out of words to describe this girl. These pics speak for themselves!

My personal favourite.

She works prints like no other!

I do not own any of the pictures in this post.