Fashion vs Nature

Day 8

Sooo, I'm still at the coast..had one last shoot left before I head back to Windhoek.

This outfit is very simple, because I had a statement necklace, so the simpler the better.

Everything in this shoot is very laid back and comfortable, also because the surroundings were very harmonic, so I really couldn't be loud.

Jewellery sponsored by NamCrafts

Location: The seashore

Quick tip

This dress can be worn by all body shapes, I don't even need to say why. Nothing is too tight, it's just a long and loose silk dress. Everything is hidden, just pure comfort :)

My experience

This was very relaxing, I couldn't even wear shoes, it was too amazing. The sound of the waves <3 This shoot was very therapeutic. I could've stayed there longer, because it was starting to get chilly, it was sooo worth it though.

I love the sea, so this was great :)

Fashion vs trapped inside

Day 7

This shoot was very unexpected...

I literally stepped into The Delight (Gondwana collection), Swakopmund and I immediately knew what dress just blended, literally, into The Delight's reception. I promise. It was as if I had the exact fabric of the couches...I couldn't resist...sooooo, this shoot is different, because it's indoors :)

Jewellery sponsored by NamCrafts

Location: The Delight (Gondwana collection) Swakopmund

Quick tip

This outfit will suit an hourglass, inverted-triangle and a pear shaped perfectly. All body types will be able to wear a dress like this, although an apple shaped figure will have to shift the waistline to the smallest part of their waist area in order for attention to be shifted away from the bigger part of the waist.

My experience

The Delight is beautiful. I loved the interior and how modern it was compared to the other lodges. 

I liked it here. The colours...everything. I think it was just very different, not a lodge setting, more a beautiful bed and breakfast. Swakop is generally a relaxing place, so The Delight made it a happy, relaxed venue.

Fashion vs Nature

Day 6

This was the longest drive ever...

I'm in Swakopmund at the moment.

Don't know how I managed to do this shoot, but it happened.

The reason I chose this dress was that it was perfect, knowing that I'll be climbing some dunes. 

It was light and did not absorb any heat, so it was great for this setting

Jewellery by NamCrafts

Location: The Delight (Gondwana collection)

                Namib Desert, Swakopmund 

Quick tip

This dress suits all body types. Everything you think you can possibly hide, can be hidden with this dress.

It's comfortable and flattering. You can wear it anywhere and just accessorize it to suit the occasion.

My experience

This shoot was so chilled. The sun wasn't blazing, so there wasn't any setbacks. 

The surroundings were peaceful and relaxing.

Everyone who comes to the coast, leaves rejuvenated and that was just what it was. 

Fashion vs Nature

Day 5

New day:)
This morning, I went for a boat drive at sunrise...don't recall ever just relaxing the way I did when I stepped into the boat.

Sooo, my outfit was a bit different..as I was thinking of ways to make normal comic t-shirts more jazzed up. I added a long skirt to make it a bit more fashionable.

This trip was wayyy too fun to be in a body-hugging dress, so Spider-man came along :)

Jewellery by NamCrafts

Location: well, I was on a boat on the Kavango River.. and Hakusembe River Lodge (Gondwana collection)

Quick tip

This outfit can honestly be worn by all  different figures. My skirt sits on my waist, but when you have an apple figure, you can shift it above the waist, to the slimmest part of your abdomen. 

This is a fun outfit. Plus, you're never too old for comics :)

My experience

To describe this shoot..jeez, I couldn't have had more fun, really.

The boat ride was amazing. The scenery. The sound of the water :)

This was an amazing experience. One I would do over and over again.

The people were friendly, the service was exceptional.
I really had a great time here.

Was honored to have met the Governor of the Kavango East too, on my way out of town, Amb. Dr. Samuel K. Mbambo, who spoke to me about how Namibia isn't recognize internationally as it should be and how our own people aren't aware of how beautiful our country really is.

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:)