Trendy Ripped Jeans

Having observed in the past couple of months, there has been a new trend in the denim world. Peeps have adopted to modifying their denim pants into something more.... intriguing. If you, like me, follow fashion wholeheartedly you would have realised that if u don't own a pair of ripped jeans, well there must be something wrong.

I got to talk to a few individuals to get to understand this not-so-knew but fascinating trend and I realised that people do it for different reasons.

"I thnk they been hot since the 80s and they were put on e map by famous rockstars and a lotta peeps are down with the culture " said one Byo based designer. So this trend not only has it been there for generations but each time it surfaces it comes with different styles.

I decided to take it to the street to get views on this trend and this is what I got:

" Well its the "it" nowadays and if you look at most music videos and you'll  see someone rocking them. I thnk they dope though with timberz" said one Andy. So I guess it's all about someone's style on how you can rock them. 

And then I asked one good friend whom I've realised is very trendy and he was like "they awesome������,am a fan. I am a fashion orienteted person...I love funky,trying diff things...They def a yeah yeah for me... Always dare to be different"

I then decided, why can't I get myself a pair and rocked them on a Saturday night out. The reactions were super amazing. I had them on with hi-cut All Blacks sneakers, black tees and all positive comments came pouring in.

Folks make this your new investment and you won't regret it. Find a way to rock them the right way and you'll have heads turning

Fashion Friday With Welsh The Stylist

Firstly fashion folks we'd like to apologize for last Friday. We know we didn't keep up and fill your fashion appetites. But well, this week we back and back with some VA VA voom.

StylearchiveZW caught up with  Bulawayo's own renowned stylist, Welshman Sibanda and we were more than ecstatic when he agreed to feature on this article. So we got right on it and this is what came out.

Being a stylist, I thought it best to get to know his personal style first and this is what he said :
"My sense of style is mainly retro infused with African wear.Im a bit laid back and l believe it all originated in the past thats why l prefer vintage.Bringing African in it ,marks that lm an African original.lm content being African l love my mother land."

Vintage and Africa. That's one combo I really got to respect and this gentleman always manages to put that extra oomf on it. To be a successful stylist, I'm sure he's worked with so many designers but well we needed to know his favs and this is what he said :

"Best designer locally is Annie G. Gonyora and internationally is David Tlale...l see myself in that level few years to come."

This fashionista really plays with the big guns. Really great designers. We then got to my favorite part where I asked him to give us a definition of STYLE for a dictionary and this is what he had to say:

"Style to me is believing in yourself and turning a blind eye to the negative critics and be different in everything you execute.Being creative and innovative is part of the equation on putting your pieces together"

Longest definition I'm sure but getting it from the expert, who would dare argue. We then asked for some fashion advice since summer is on the doorstep and this is how he gladly gave us:

"Advice, since summer is around the corner always keep fit, go to gym and tone the muscles."A healthy body carries a healthy mind".

Mmhm there you had it folks, let's get jogging for that healthy mind

Make-up Artistry with the Experts

Folks I've talked about how many peeps love making themselves look amazing. Ladies this time focusing on you, we have realised how make-up has much effect when it comes to beautifying yourselves. So we decided to talk to some experts in this field to help us understand this field a bit more 

Mat Tux Horton : Make-up Artist

Firstly we talked to Bulawayo based make-up artist, Mat Tux Horton. Having been exposed to make-up artistry from the Modelling industry during his stay in Hongkong and Thailand, he learnt so many skills and techniques from the best artists in the industry. This developed to his passion and love for make-up and it's application. Even though he does make-up for photoshoot and peagants, his speciality is bridal make-up of all skin tones and races. He takes pride in having control of beautifying someone's face on their important day and this is what drives him even more. He believes the most important tip is for women to embrace their beauty and be proud of what God gave them. I got a chance to talk to one Amy-Leigh who had her makeup done by Mat at her wedding and this is what she had to say :

My experience with Mat was nothing but positive.... he was more than just a make-up artist he was an awesome sense of calm in the chaos..... needless to say his make up was amazing and he also did my mum and bridesmaids as well as aunt and mum in law. He is a true talent, make up extraordinaire. 

Amanda Mudangadura

Next we talked to another Bulawayo based make-up artist, Amanda Mtangadura. Being a former runway model, this lady also learnt a lot when it comes to the application of makeup. Her exposure was further intensified during her stay in Germany as make-up was part of her grooming and etiquette course. She caters for basically anyone who wants to beautify themselves and she advises ladies to know the right colours for their skin tones. 

So in Bulawayo ladies you can never go wrong  with who to do your make-up on that special day or give you tips.