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Let’s face it – you’re the best South African export since diamonds. How would you describe your style?
Modernistic Afrocentric, if that makes sense. I dress however I feel on that day, and look for items in shops that most people would think is hard. I like to infuse a lot of where I come from, with all the beads and color. Rainbow Nation, Afrocentric, modern …bubbly, very bubbly. I like to wear a lot of bracelets.
Modernistic Afrocentric, if that makes sense. I dress however I feel on that day, and look for items in shops that most people would think is hard. I like to infuse a lot of where I come from, with all the beads and color. Rainbow Nation, Afrocentric, modern …bubbly, very bubbly. I like to wear a lot of bracelets.
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Oh, trust us, we know all about your awesome bracelet-collection! What exactly attracts you to African-inspired designs?
African style is totally fearless. [Africans] wear a lot of colors, patterns, prints, textiles, fabrics all at once, and it doesn’t look stupid. In fact, every thing complements the other. …It’s very alive, and tells a story without having to explain anything.
African style is totally fearless. [Africans] wear a lot of colors, patterns, prints, textiles, fabrics all at once, and it doesn’t look stupid. In fact, every thing complements the other. …It’s very alive, and tells a story without having to explain anything.
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So where can we find clothes inspired by the Motherland right here in New York City? Where do you shop, girl?!
Everywhere! I’m a very impulsive shopper, if it’s under $10 I’ll buy it. I’m broke right now, so today I spent ten dollars in quarters to buy stuff at Angel Thrift Store on 17th street!
Everywhere! I’m a very impulsive shopper, if it’s under $10 I’ll buy it. I’m broke right now, so today I spent ten dollars in quarters to buy stuff at Angel Thrift Store on 17th street!
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One thing you’d NEVER wear?
That’s a difficult one: bellbottoms. I’m already a really short person. They make your legs look stubby and add unnecessary weight… leggings are the way to go.
That’s a difficult one: bellbottoms. I’m already a really short person. They make your legs look stubby and add unnecessary weight… leggings are the way to go.
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What can’t you live without?
A U-Neck American Apparel [BodyCon] dress. I have about 8 colors of the same dress. [Also], I’m such a fiend for nail polish. I probably have about 50 colors, but Essie Mint Candy Apple.
A U-Neck American Apparel [BodyCon] dress. I have about 8 colors of the same dress. [Also], I’m such a fiend for nail polish. I probably have about 50 colors, but Essie Mint Candy Apple.
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…And what item are you in a desperate hunt for?
I’m desperate for a pair of Jeffrey Campbell wedges – ones that don’t look ridiculous on small feet.
I’m desperate for a pair of Jeffrey Campbell wedges – ones that don’t look ridiculous on small feet.
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