Fashion vs Nature

Day 4

This place though..

When I arrived in Rundu, at Hakusembe River Lodge, I knew the dress that will be perfect for this venue and the sunset.

Sooo, I had 45 minutes to get ready for this shoot before sunset. I didnt want to let this opportunity pass without me taking these pictures here, an hour and 45 minutes before sunset, so this was the crazy shoot.

Have a few good pictures before the disappeared on me :)

The reason I chose this dress here is...hmm, you'll see :)

Jewellery sponsored by Namcrafts

Fabrics sponsored by Jacksons, Da Gama & Penduka, Namibia

Location: Hakusembe River Lodge, Rundu (Gondwana collection)

Quick tip

This dress will be perfect for an hourglass- and inverted triangle shaped figure, as it hugs the hips, it calls the attention, therefore those whose aim is to hide their hips, will be making it very visible wearing this mermaid dress.

My experience

If I had a choice, I wouldn't have come back. This was an amazing experience, although it's pretty humid in Rundu, as the lodge is at the Kavango River. 

This place is amazing. I cannot stop thinking about this place and how the lodge is situated along the river.

This is a peaceful place and I highly recommend a trip to Rundu.

You'll be amazed at the beauty of this place ;)

Fashion vs Nature

Day 3

I'm still in Etosha Safari Lodge, had to overnight to get some pictures before sunset, so the dress I am wearing here is made from fabric that was sponsored by Penduka. The hand-embroidered detail, made the dress very unique and found it fitting to use it here, to add to the beautiful scenery, if that's even possible :)

I decided to use it at this venue because it was soo green, had to break it somehow :D 

I loved taking pictures here, in this dress. 

Jewellery sponsored by NamCrafts

Hand- embroidered fabric sponsored by Penduka, Namibia

Venue: Gondwana collection - Etosha Safari Lodge & Etosha Safari Camp

Quick tip

This dress is perfect on an hourglass, inverted-triangle and pear-shaped figure. The ultimate way to cover big hips is by wearing something like this, whether it's a skirt, this is the perfect way hips wont be seen. There's a lot of detail in the top, so attention won't even stray anywhere else.

My experience

I loved this shoot, because the weather was perfect. The surroundings beautiful and I didn't want to get out of the dress :D 

The surreal surroundings made the shoot amazing.

Went to take some pictures at Etosha Safari Camp as well, different environment- amazing experience :)

Fashion vs Nature

Day 2 - Dinner

This was a long drive..

At Etosha Safari Lodge now.

The drive through the park was exhausting, so was looking forward to a nice dinner at the lodge.

Soooo, dressed for dinner :)

Jewellery sponsored by NamCrafts

Location: Etosha Safari Lodge (Gondwana collection)

 Quick tip

This pencil dress will suit an hourglass-, inverted-triangle and a pear-shaped figure. Flaws won't be seen due to all the fringes, which is at the hem of the dress and the whole sleeve, so hips won't be noticed, due to distractions :)

My experience

It's a beautiful place. Very peaceful and relaxing. 

No place to be complaining :) Beautiful surroundings.

Tranquility mode activated..

Fashion vs Nature

Day 2

In the field :)

Did not plan a dress for this venue, but this was the one dress that really fit the part.

This is a 1900's shaped dress & the only reason why it works well in this location is due to the open fields.

Perfect location for this type of dress. The environment impacted on the colours in the dress & it complimented each another, so this dress made the cut.

Here I am in a village close to Ongandjera. 

All accessories worn were sponsored by NamCrafts, Namibia.

Fabric sponsored by Jacksons, Da Gama, Namibia

Quick tip:

All waist-cut dresses can be worn by slim-waisted ladies. The hourglass, inverted triangle, pear- and rectangular shaped ladies can wear dresses with this cut. Also because it's an A-line dress, bigger hips are automatically hidden, so it's an amazing dress for pear- & hourglass shaped ladies, if they want to hide their hips.

My experience:

This was a very relaxed area, I would recommend it to those who just want to take time off & get away from the crazy city life. 

The scenery was very beautiful & there wasn't much activity on the road or even at the village. It was a really relaxed place to be.

Fashion vs Nature

Day 1

On my way to Ondangwa for shoot number one.

Had a great experience culture-wise and Namibian tradition is quite evident in the North.

The fabric used for the dress made in Ondangwa is called, Odelela. It's original colour is red and creme, dyed a lot of different colours.

The fabric was used many years ago in tradition, used by Oshiwambo's, used for weddings, all traditional occasions (being made head of a village or made a king), when a baby is born & when the baby also leaves the house for the first time and Oshiwambo's value tradition as this was dated back a few years ago.

When it's Independence Day, Oshiwambo ladies love to wear this fabric too.

When a girl becomes a woman, this fabric was also worn, so this fabric must be owned by an Oshiwambo lady.

All accessories worn are sponsored by NamCrafts

Quick tip:

 Empire waist dresses are flattering for apple & pear shaped ladies, the stomach and hip areas are fully disguised.

The dress has a fitted bodice ending just below the bust, giving a high-waisted appearance. The shape of the dress also helps to lengthen the body.

My experience:

The North, a mixture of traditional culture and modern civilization is a fast growing economic zone creating vast opportunities for entrepreneurs in all spheres of life. As a fashion designer, the cultural diversity embodied in the people, the way of life, traditions, language, colours and the environment, my horizons broadened and will impact the way I look at designs for this area. 

Culturally, the North is where Namibian tradition is still very active and people are proud of their cultural heritage.

Day 2 coming soon:)