Fashion vs Nature

Day 14

As I am on pants these days, I made something different today. 

My location is at the golf course, so very laid back and all attention on the pants :)

I chose this location for this shoot as the golf course has an amazing open space, so went there for a quick shoot, just to show the pants and explain it.

Location: Country Club Golf Course, Windhoek

Necklace by NamiPend Namibia 

                       

Quick tip

This pants will suit an hourglass, apple figure and an inverted-triangle shaped figure. These bootleg pants are perfect for those who have long slender legs, not too much hips as pear- shaped figures hips will be very evident, but can wear this pants if there will be a blazer that falls on the hips, hiding the hips a bit. Although an apple figure needs a loose chiffon type of top that wont call attention to the waist area.  This pants just needs to be styled correctly, so that the imperfections can be out of the way and still have you looking amazing.

A bootleg pants isn't really what I am comfortable in. Haven't worn one since high school, so this was just to demonstrate what and how bootlegs can do. When it's on the waist it elongates the legs for those who are short, will give extra length.

My experience

This was a quick shoot just to emphasize this type of pants. I haven't been to the golf course in a while, so was good going back to see how green it is. 

Was a brief visit but we all remember the Country Club from way back when;) was just soo much greener, which is beautiful.

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:)

Friday look

Let's look at the jumpsuit/romper for a sec.

They are proven to be quite versatile & can be styled in a range of ways, from completely casual to smart/sophisticated.
To make matters even better is that it's a complete outfit in one, so can be mixed & matched with completely anything to make a day/evening wear outfit.

Whether you have an apple shaped body, pear shaped body, petite shaped or a heavy plus size shape body, they come in different styles to suit your body shape according to your comfort level.