EVENTS THIS WEEK: Art,Jazz and A Play!

MAYBELLINE GIRL: Herieth Paul, Tanzanian, Is The New Maybelline Girl!

Tanzanian model HERIETH PAUL is the new Maybelline Girl! I met her a few years ago with Bahati Chando, Top Model Worldwide licence holder for Tanzania, after a kind invitation by designer Mustafa Hassanali to a model casting for Swahili Fashion Week. Her amazing personality bowled me over. She noticed and said to me, "you are star struck aren't you? " 

Well, having blogged her countless photo shoots for famous names such as TOM FORD, GAP and other designers, I was in awe of how a young Tanzanian girl, barely out of high school, could command such a presence in an almost next to impossible industry to penetrate and succeed in the USA. 

She then turned round to Bahati, who was much more composed , and asked her if she was a model? I smiled, thinking, there is some serious role reversal here, but it was her way of putting us both at ease: after which our conversation continued effortlessly. Her mother beamed proudly in the background a sturdy but invisible force behind her.

She is charisma personified, an energetic, charming and humble young lady without an "ounce" of vanity in an industry where narcissism is a prerequisite to get to the top. She is a true role model in all senses. 

I had never met a seventeen year old girl who knew who she was, what she wanted and where she was going. 

May your blessings continue inspiring others HERIETH PAUL and congratulations on landing a contract many can only dream of.

LILY AN for TEAM MARIDADI

AFRILUXE:Ethnic Couture Brands In Tanzania

FASHION TIPS

( POOJA JESHANG )

When in doubt, go ethnic.  A clutch that's bright and original adds flair to a simple dress or outfit

MUSTAFA HASSANALI: Manyara Collection @ Menswear Fashion Week in South Africa 2016

FASHION TIPS

Local and international artist MZUNGU KICHAA fashionable in printed trousers as he shoots his latest video " Relax Your Mind "

PRINTS: From Tanzania to Kenya!

ALLY REHMTULLAH crop top  ( TANZANIA )

Model JOSSIE in a lovely maxi dress ( TANZANIA )

Designer DOREEN MASHIKA in #kinshashayellow

Zen Garden Fashion High Tea by DIANA OPTI ( KENYA )


FASHION TIPS

Crop by LUCKY CREATIONS as seen at MARIDADI 2012

MARTIN KADINDA: Kaloosh Collection @ Capetown Mens Fashion Week 2016

Designer MARTIN KADINDA showcases his latest collection KALOOSH in Capetown this week.

We love the tones, colours and original design!

DOUBLE TAKE: Fashion Forward Duos!

Model JIHAN and fashion stylist IRFAN on the red carpet of LADY IN RED FASHION SHOW are fashion forward and red carpet perfect in their evening attire.

MISS UNIVERSE 2015, LORRAINE and owner of BEMOREYOU ( BMY ) jewellery at a recent arts festival, looking casual smart in summer tops

Director of CHOCOLATE MAMAS and designer DOREEN MASHIKA ( right ) in casual chic attire and trendy glasses.

The Director of SIA COUTURE ( left ) and model TAUSI ( right ) at a recent shoot.

Great hair styles from both singer DIAMOND and designer ALLY REHMTULLAH whilst on location for a TV commercial.