StylePost: Mercedez Benz Cape Town Fashion Week 2013

Saturday 10th August, marked yet another milestone in the life of an average city girl. Upon booking my ticket, three weeks prior too the MBCTFW, my immediate thoughts were, "What to wear to such an extravagant event?"  As fate would have it, at the time, I was hard at work with photographer, Tassin Albertyn from The Archive and local designer, Michel Lisa Johannessen shooting The Sacred by MiliJo Spring/Summer 2013 Range. On set, I completely fell inlove with this mustard flare crop top and blue high waisted skirt. My love affair would be cemented with Michel agreeing to marry me and the outfit you now see me in, in the below images. 

In the black and white striped MiliJo Dress & black leather jacket is Tassin Albertyn from The Archive. Me in the middle, dressed by Sacred By MiliJo. On the right you have Thielshad Karriem dressed epically! 

Accompanied by my dear friends Thielshad, Tassin and Faiek, we were quite intrigued, yet simultaneously overwhelmed by photographers and fashionistas. 

It was an amazing experience to have been pulled out of a crowd by A Fashion Friend (www.afashionfriend.co.za) and Glamour (www.glamour.co.za), and be photographed for their mbctfw street style page. Rather humbling and awesome! 

I attended three shows, Tart, Lazuli and Lalesso. In all fairness and honesty, Lazuli stole the show. Completely appreciated their designs. Holistically, the show lacked something. In my opinion, it was missing the "The Showstopper" element. As a makeup artist, fashion lover & first time Fashion Week attendee, I left feeling somewhat uninspired and disappointed. 

As a Capetonian fashion and beauty blogger, I hope to attend next year's fashion week and look forward to that "Show Stopper" dream be made a reality! WE CAN DO IT!

Much Love, until we meet again... 

RubyBox "Beauty Night Out!" Experience

 

RubyBox is SA's top beauty destination. Women, the country over, shop online for all their cosmetic needs. This web based beauty store offers internationally acclaimed and a variety of branded fragrances and makeup, to tantelizing body products.  

 

So how to become a Rubie? Easy! Follow this link http://rubybox.co.za/shop and subscribe to RubyBox to get your monthly beauty box.

 

Now that I've covered that element, let me share some exciting news with you. About a month ago I entered a RubyRoyal competition. After a whole month of ongoing support and votes, I was nominated one of the eight finalists in the RubyRoyals Ambassador search.

RubyBox is launching a little something new. What might that be? Beauty ambassadors! Women who can not only represent their brand, but also a love and a sincere passion for inner and outer beauty.

This leads me to conclude with a special invite to the RubyBox Beauty Night Out! This is the event of the year. The RubyBox team has gone the extra mile to put together a night dedicated to ALL WOMEN. Glam is the order of the evening. This fabulous night out, includes styling & fashion tips, fresh off The Mercedez Benz Fashion Week runway, Stila Makeovers, Cocktails, AND the crowning of the RubyRoyals Ambassadors Ceremony.

Dress to impress and join us, while we glam the night away at the Mount Nelson Hotel, this coming Friday, 30 August 2013.

Tell a friend to tell a friend and BOOK your tickets NOW!!!!
http://rubybox.co.za/beauty-night-out?utm_source=fb.23aug.photobooth&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=beauty.night.out

Lets do this, for the love of fashion and beauty!

A Rare Kinda Beauty....

"Dream of a land my soul is from"...

Beautiful lyrics from a track by Erykah Badu and Robert Glasper Experiment, off one of the most epic albums I've ever heard in my LIFE.. "Black Radio".

Hello again! Its been a while since I've blogged. My past few weeks have been consumed with fasting,working,a profile interview on Vanity Case (which I need to discuss in further detail in my next post), Eid celebrations, The Mercedez Bens Fashion Week and a legendary photoshoot with Local Designer MiliJo, I havent had the time to actually sit and focus on publishing a decent post. In relation to my post topic and those beautiful lyrics I opened with, thought I'd share some positive vibrations. As of late, I've been obsessed with the term, modesty. Modesty is regarded as a certain dresscode which is intended to discourage sexual attraction.

My more recent obsession stemmed from my faith, which teaches women to cover up and be modest in our appearance and attire. What intrigues me most about this, is the wisdom behind it. A woman is very highly regarded in Islam. Contrary to popular belief, women ought to be treated gently and kindly, with much love, affection and respect. What we wear, represents who we are. The operative word here being, REPRESENTS! Its doesnt define us. As a woman, a mother, a wife and in my 28 years, I can honestly say that others show more respect towards me, when I maintain a level of SELF respect. Ladies, God has blessed us with the treasure of womanhood. Embrace it and spend time valuing yourself.... your soul... your femininity.. Our bodies are sacred..Its a temple and should be worshipped. All too often, women are objectified and this cycle must be broken. I love all women... and I think every single woman on this earth is beyond beautiful!

So I until next time, I bid you a fairwell, on what I hope would have been a thought provoking note.

P.S With just 4 days left until the Ruby Royal Ambassador is announced, you still have time to vote for me every 24 hours.
Please spread the love and VOTE http://bit.ly/12Dimpx

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stand a chance to WIN a Rimmel Hamper & a designer scarf by MiliJo all to the value of R600.00

To Enter:

1. VOTE:
for me on The RubyBox Facebook Page. Follow either of these links:

https://www.facebook.com/rubybox.co.za?v=app_486254294756872&rest=1 orhttp://bit.ly/12Dimpx

2. Tweet:
@rubybox_beauty @farzaanah_r & @miLi_Jo one reason why you think I should win

Remember: You are allowed to vote once EVERY 24hours.

Entries close on Wednesday, 07 August 2013. Winner will be announced on Monday, 12 August 2013.

Terms & Conditions:

1. You MUST VOTE in order to stand a chance to win. “Likes” will not be accepted as a vote.

2. The winner will be awarded the prize anytime between Tuesday, 13 – Saturday, 17 August 2013.

3. By entering this competition, the winner agrees to a photograph with myself and MiliJo. This will be published on social media.

START VOTING!!!!!and GOODLUCK!!!

Here's To New Beginnings!

By now, most of you are well aware that I work closely with my good friend & partner in crime, Tassin Albertyn from The Archive (www.thearchivebytassin.com).

What started out being a haphazard aquaintanceship, from the dancefloors of Deluxe to what has blossomed into a long term friendship and what is now, developing into a business partnership, is really proving to be an epic journey!

Tassin, equiped with her immeasurbale intelligence, creativity, experience and understanding is able to relate to me on so many different levels. Most of our work, collectively, to date has been a collaboration.

In the last two years, we have learnt so much. Her passion being fashion photograpy and mine being makeup artistry and styling, this journey has lead us through good and bad experiences. I think the one thing we've truly realised is that we need to work really HARD to achieve our goals.

We refuse to succumb to the saying "its WHO you know, not what you know".

Whatever the achievement, or reward we may benefit from persuing our passion, it needs to be on the basis that we've worked for it. There is a great desire to achieve with morale and principle and with our character in tact.

Our motto is to strive hard on the path of success, without losing ourselves in the process.

Over the last two months, we have been fairly quiet. Along with much planning and a bit of sacrifice, we are excited to share our new journey with you. Time will avail all. 

We would be honoured to have you keep a look out on each of our blogs and facebook pages for new updates. You dont want to miss this! TRUST ME.

To New Beginnings,with an Old and Dear Friend!

P.S The Ruby Royal Ambassador Competition...

Please VOTE for me!!!!!!!!

Click on either of the below links:

https://www.facebook.com/rubybox.co.za?v=app_486254294756872&rest=1

or

http://bit.ly/12Dimpx

Much Love and thank you all for the support!

Xana

Ruby Royal Ambassador!

A very warm hello to all you beautifully amazing people.

 

I've recently entered a competition hosted by RubyBox. Becoming a beauty ambassador would not only be a legendary experience, but also be a great opportunity for my career as a makeup artist. 

 

Along with your support and love, please be a part of this journey, by simply clicking the below link and voting for me:

http://bit.ly/12Dimpx

  

Fingers Crossed!

#Much Love

Xana

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