What is the one fashion item you feel is essential? I have a bag fetish and one of my favourite bags since like birth (lol) is the classic black Chanel jumbo handbag, it’s kind of an obsession really. What is the FIRST thing you notice at a wedding? Well I’m sort of also obsessed with decor, so - it’s weird to say but I always notice the chairs chosen before I even … [Read more...] about Word on the Street: African Wedding Inspiration with Lerato Dumisa (part 2)
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Word on the Street: Wedding Talk with Lerato Dumisa (part 1)
I recently enjoyed chatting to a former school friend ofmine from South Africa. Lee Dumisa is a rising star, studying and interning in the mother city, Cape Town, South Africa. Being in the trend capital of South Africa, I asked her to share some wedding inspiration. Here she offers a beautiful understanding on how to incorporate ease and simplicity into your traditional … [Read more...] about Word on the Street: Wedding Talk with Lerato Dumisa (part 1)
Color for Women of Color: Top Tips for Wedding Makeup
Splurging on a professional makeup artist may not be in your budget realm, but it is still possible to perfect your wedding makeup. Although it is valuable to get a professional to make sure your makeup looks perfect on your wedding day, you know your face the most intricately. You know exactly what you like, and what you don't. Using this to your advantage, just brush up on … [Read more...] about Color for Women of Color: Top Tips for Wedding Makeup
5 Top Wedding Shoe Trends for the Sassy African Bride
Many brides-to-be define finding the perfect wedding shoes as an urgent priority in the planning pyramid. There is an abundance of contemporary International designers who create beautiful shoes, and the choice of shoe style seems to be endless. The range of styles may be vast yet there are definitely some noteworthy standouts which are paces ahead of the others. This … [Read more...] about 5 Top Wedding Shoe Trends for the Sassy African Bride
Everyday Quickies to Enhance your Wedding Day Bliss
Most brides-to-be are on the fast track, aiming to plan everything perfectly and still look good while doing it. With all the fuss and planning, your health can often be the last thing you pay attention to. Here are some tips to cultivate a healthier you, whether you are on a quest to lose weight, have glowing skin or to just look and feel healthy, there is something for … [Read more...] about Everyday Quickies to Enhance your Wedding Day Bliss