Spotting polka dots

One trend that stays hot year in, year out is definitely polka dot. It’s a statement print which is simple to wear. Did I mention that it’s timeless too?

I love my green and white polka dot skirt. An up and coming designer called Phumudzo Ramabulana made it for me. It’s also a high-low length, which makes it uber-fashionable. I wore the skirt with a white crop top, mostly because of its high waist.

A fedora is one of my go-to items, so wearing one for this look was no question. I went for a brown one and added some nude heels for continuity. All right, good to go.

By: Phathu Musitha (Find me on Instagram)

Classy pleats? Yes, please!

Pleated skirts are a classic look any girl can rock to practically anywhere. Agreed? We love our navy pleated midi skirts from Foschini. The black and white sports elasticated waistband adds an edge to it, yum. It’s also perfect if the sports luxe trend is your thing. Midi skirts are great transitional items – really easy to wear. Jersey, shirt, crop top, vest – if you can name it, you can wear it.

ROCKING THE PLEATS

Phathu (http://instagram.com/phathumusitha) kept the top part dark, opting for a black vest and a sheer black sleeveless shirt, which she tied by the waist. A pair of pointy nude heels were ideal to break the dark colours. Jewellery was kept at a minimum (yes, minimum to Phathu ;-)) and a long hanging gold necklace did the trick. Talk about a simple but effective office look.

Mili (http://instagram.com/milirazzi) contrasted her look with a light wash denim shirt. She also wore a blue beaded neckpiece and light blue studs. For an exquisite needed lift, her leather and suede navy leather ankle boots, also from Foschini, came in handy. This look goes down as one of Mili’s ‘look good, feel good looks’ of the year so far.

Phathu

Mili

 

** How do you wear your pleats?

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By Phathu & Mili

Fashion Friends invade Foschini head office

After a glam, exciting two-day fashion shoot, we invaded the Foschini head offices in Parow yesterday, along with our fellow Fashion Friends. We were welcomed with yummy cupcakes and coffee in a black and white Coco Chanel inspired room, our fashion hearts leaped up to heaven. We each introduced ourselves to the Foschini buyers, planners, marketing team and the MD himself. Someone say nerve wracking?

Possibly the highlight of the visit was chatting with buyers and going through the latest and upcoming trends. We also played fashion consultants, giving our opinions on all the different garments and sharing suggestions on spicing things up. Talk about being blessed! The day ended with some rather sad goodbyes at the airport. We loved our brief modelling stint and can’t wait to share everything with you come April 16! We also can’t wait to walk in stores and spot ourselves. No, seriously.

Phathu & Mili.

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Colour… and then some

As I often say, a little bit of colour never killed anyone.

I love this colour-block shift dress with red and purple panels. The red panels spread to the back of the dress, making for something unexpected. The dress is stylish and classy. It’s by the fashion house MUSE and a treasured gift from my mom. Yes, she still gets me clothes now and then.

I went all matchy, choosing red strap heels and a red bag to polish off my look. If you can see well, my lips are purple – hahaha!

By Phathu

 

Fashion Friday

The denim shirt is a classic, versatile wardrobe staple that can be worn with a variety of bottoms. We both stepped out in ensembles that included a denim shirt (we promise it’s a coincidence)

Mili went for a funky look, pairing her light wash denim shirt over a printed skater dress with yellow box heels and a chunky necklace.

Phathu, on the other hand, went for corporate chic, she wore her dark wash denim shirt with a printed skater skirt. She stacked up with bold gold and black accessories to give the look an edge.