ONE piece TWO looks

Nihao Lovings!

the past week has been rather exciting,both on blogger world and out.currently working on a fresh n hip post about my new favourite woman in fashion which i cannot wait to publish...i wont spoil the surprise :p

It makes me ecstatic to hear people talk about my blog contents or beg me to update. i am absolutely humbled and its only suiting that i also deliver whatever, whenever I can. so in this post i thought id share a couple of my looks from the past week.

once upon a time,it was tacky to have soo many rings on one hand and today its in trend. But the most important thing  
would be what looks good on you over whats trending....

ITEM: leopard scarf

          1st look: 

sheer lip,light eye,less is more!

Self made leopard turban,navy double breast coat,beige bottoms,lace-ups,Givenchy bag :)

2nd look: 

Orange-Red floppy hat,denim on denim,black lace-up boots and the scarf

 floral body suit,sheer double slit skirt,Indian inspired head piece,orange-red satchel,retro shades.

are you struggling to find the right frame of shades to suit you? have you been made to believe shades weren't cut out for you?welcome on board hunnay!for long we've been rocking the same boat. TheFashionPoet says "break out of your comfort zone,be brave,try and be criticised,it will only build your confidence  and never forget that when you feel good,you look good"

XO, The Fashion Poet

Gucci!!

I'll take the bullets for having gone MIA on you my lovings.

Its been four LONG but accountable months, better still,its a smashing 'smurking' new year!!!happy 2014 :)

Since I last posted, not only can I speak a fourth language almost fluently, I've learnt, grown and landed opportunities I had only known of in my dreams.
TheFashionPoet is back to give whole heartedly to all her faithful readers.

For my blog's "10th monthevaisary" (Aone's dictionary) I thought I'd give her a well deserved makeover to coincide with my recently attained status as an official fashion blogger recognised by the IFBS(Independent Fashion Bloggers Society)...best watch this space hunnays :)

Stay on board for features on ladies and guys that inspire me, new discoveries, old toms, motherland born and otherwise. As I let pictures to the talking...here goes the four months that were ;)

double breasted navy coat over an all white ensemble and a Christmas hat.Xmas vibes!

Lunch things on Jan 1st.I welcomed the new year in style: Black Chiffon shirt tied up to expose my new belly item,skin tight black ripped skinnies,thigh-high leather boots,ASOS black turban and a royal blue bike jacket to eliminate the gloom.

 

*Jingle bells!*this was the eve of 25thDec.Bots girl about to step out

lacy white raffled shorts,trig-tribal print bralette,orange leather blazer,red-bowler hat,leopard print clutch and my FAVE
purchase of 2013,Christian Louboutin black studded courts

 

Introducing my lover,my sister,the world's best roomie Amy!

Parc66 on Christmas eve

Medical school student that refuses to look basic.leather tights,leather backpack and a leopard print blazer.

Victoria shoot.S/s evening gown  collection.

A girl ought to treat herself once in a while...even if it dents her pocket *cant watch*

throwback to summer.the neon yellow legit dress i decided to turn into a maxi skirt with my aquamarine H&M bustier.

Victoria shoot!its only the beginning.Man sec' swag :) #model

I wouldn't call it my big break yet...have a feeling God has bigger plans for me :)

At work!makeup and hair artists doing their thing while i drift in thought and thanksgiving for how far iv come

on set with one of Victoria's workers

simplicity for comfort.high bun,lace blouse and white vintage studs.

long sleeved crop with basic blue jeans,a high bun and a chunky chain 

For someone who takes a dozen photos a day,this post should never end.In short though..iv been living!turning challenges into opportunities and embracing the Lord's blessings upon my life. Follow me on twitter @yonie_dee, on Instagram @aonethefashionpoet and or facebook;Aone Ditirwa. With endless love...

 

                              xo,TheFashionPoet

Lost in Jinan

Took a while to let it sink in! That I was not less than 10 000 kilometres away from what I've called home for near two decades...my mind,well it followed into a trans as I stared out the bus window en route train station..
                                         
                                where was I? 

A family of four all loaded onto a motor cycle reminded me of the comfort that was our family car
watching it puff smoke into the distance reminded me that I was soo far,tar is the norm out on these streets
a cigarette lights up as frequently as your heart beats
and so I'd play this game..where I'd give random men on the streets a name
Tom,Ben.... then I swear I'd see Tom again and after a split second realize it wasn't Tom but Ben
when!when I gave thought to our location I got malistic
and my paranoia wouldn't let me settle so I'd go ballistic
and before I knew it I was out the bus on the streets,not at the train station,alone for real
I was lost in Jinan

My ear could take no more of the sound salads that were meant to set me free
all I heard was a concussion of syllables as though that on a scratched CD
but ye though I walked through the valley of 'no direction' the lord was with me
beyond the clouds of smoke and through my tears of fear I could still see
after a long ride right across the city
on thousands of acres of land stood my university

so I'd say the first day was...well,deep!
the next couple of days were also a little hectic but its a whole other story now!
my new found love...

*Botswana born_China bound*
xo the fashion poet

7mins of fain

I could almost count your lashes...

I could see those creepy strands of tissue in your iris

and i saw your focus move 7cm below my eyes

i heard you whisper sweet nonsense that i presumed wise

and I got lost in the memory striking cologne that you inhabited and for not more than 30secs

my memory demised!

My feet were tingling as though pebbles and marbles had worn the floor

your imperfect hands did a perfect job right round the indecisive contours of my body...

...only stopping at doors

my heart literally skipped heartbeats at each and every knock

making me rise 7cm up to my tippy toes

incidentally,one thing never stopped

Unconscious intricacy was what drove our buccal organs in sync

and simultaneously we'd open our eyes,embrace the embarrassment and each pretend to blink

and at sharp intervals my lower lip would be engulfed...harmlessly

and that time my uneasy leg found its way around yours that was stable haphazardly...

meanwhile your hands were going places...through phases,unfolding cases

..my heart only asked for the Lord's mercies

At the 6th minute our eyes opened and met

none of us spoke,the breeze was uneasy and none of us cared

you needed not say it,i felt it in the air we exchanged

and each time i looked up into your eyes it was a different effect,i was near deranged

3 seconds before the 7th minute we sealed the deal

and on the 7th minute you kissed my forehead,this babe knew it was real

xo,theFashionPoet

Bonang!

You'd think I'm lying if I told you I just woke up,opened my laptop and started typing...no idea,no mission,just the usual that dwells in my heart...today's entry is perhaps long overdue to those who know me.I thought I'd pour my heart out to and salute my fashion mentor and school my readers on the magnificence that is

Bonang B* Matheba!here goes...

Love at first sight

In every typical young girl's world,you turn 14,insecurities build up,you feel you need to look perfect for the boys *giggles* and most significantly you develop an interest in certain aspects of life.When I was 14...I had a passion for fashion, invested in Elle and  Glamour mags,got so keen on shopping and what has now become my field of interest became more apparent then.So here was a young lady with big dreams like me,a slender frame like me,chocolate skin like me and a fashion guru as i'd love to be.

who's that girl

Bonang Matheba better known as B* in the showbiz industry is not your average girl. Did I mention that like me, she is a Motswana by origin. Born to  this earth 26 years ago in the blooming town of Mafikeng,SouthAfrica, Bonang was a dynamite waiting to explode. She's adored all over her country for her exquisite presenter skills and her bold and daring fashion sense. Her fame continues to grow like a raging fire whilst her destiny remains half a mystery...with Bonang,you just never know.

*bang,bang*

At 26,she has accomplished more than many her age have.she has won literally over a dozen awards,giving her that many prestigious titles e.g SA's "it girl" and Most stylish female personality at the feather awards to mention the least. Most recently and vitally,Queen B has not only made her die hard fans proud,but her country and the continent at large for being the first non American Revlon Cosmetics Ambassador alongside Halle Berry and the likes. Need i say more?

Why Bonang?

Its one of the questions I'v gotten from many of my peers.While some feel I overrate her,others feel there are better fashionistas out there.here's what i have to say:

the truth is Bonang's fashion sense has gone far beyond the expectations of our continent and has pierced into the fashion forward scenes of New York and Paris. What I'm trying to say is she could fit right into the American fast life and it would be near impossible to recognize her as a foreigner.

Weather we like to hear it or not,that's what most of us aim for...that's what inspires our long sleek weaves and or the makeup we use. We'd love to be like the Kims and Solanges and hence we draw inspiration from them. Now whats more inspirational than an African girl who has accomplished thus? She lives proof that anything is possible, that you can be whatever you dream to be. And what strikes me the most...she is ever so proud of her roots,her background and behind all the glamour is a soul that acknowledges home.

My letter to B* 

n/b: i emailed this to her manager a couple of months ago...the love will never die :

I'm that girl who wrote you a 3 page inbox on facebook,the girl who RTs you twice a week and favourites all the time you RT back on twitter..the girl that has watched all epis of b*dazzled,has almost every single published picture of you,has read every mag you've covered and googles you for updates..at first instinct you'd assume I'm yet another groupie or obsessor...not even.what you simply do is inspire me...I admire your strength and your long leaps over hurdles,your bold and daring fashion sense,your passion for success and yet and above all,your humility and love for God.A rare package!I pray that God helps you so you continue climbing milestones..and so you continue being the inspiration you are in my life..I'm a poet,an aspiring model,a lover of fashion and art so you can imagine the impact you have in my life.I dream of meeting you..someday,somehow.I love you B!keep shining and rising doll!:)

In summary...this is a girl who has literally started from the bottom...she has known defeat and is now enjoying success.She never lets anything put her down and lives by this motto "rise above,return hate with love..kill them with kindness and bury them with success".I declare here now,that no matter what comes along,Bonang Matheba will remain one of my favorite style icons for life.

#GertCoetzeeGowns #bonang #powerCombo

far right:3 trends at once,the decolletage,the sheer chest and the peplum

xo,TheFashionPoet

keeping up with the fashion poet

I've always been that girl who knows the same lot, keeps the same circle of friends (with a few additions) does the same things...but still i had a yearning for a new chapter,a whole new life,different people..a different city and guess what?dreams come true :)

In about a month, I'm moving away....far away.its bittersweet 'coz my whole life is here..family,friends,acquaintances and even those who hate to see me succeed!but the thrill in a brand new experience is addictive.in the past week alone iv encountered soo many opinions about where I'm going and so forth.but in that week iv learnt quite a lot.there's that time in life when 'hustle' becomes a reality and not just a cool word,when you realise your future depends on the decisions you make now..when you see that at some point you need to part with your friends of 13 years and meet them later when you're all mommies. WHEN YOU NEED TO LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE.

Don you just envy accomplished women who can afford their fashion cravings...don't you have those big scary dreams waiting to be achieved?and don't you know behind the fashion is a brain,a sense of intellect?Besides nothing's more attractive than a beauty with brains.so i made one of the boldest decisions of my life...i've put my dreams first...my future.On the upside we can blog from anywhere in the world...so this little escape will never move!

TheFashioPoetSays; "If your dreams aren't scary,they aren't big enough!once in a while be selfish and think about no one else but you..do things in your own favor but be careful not to dream too long.make it happen"

Retail Therapy: shoe edition featuring Phatsimo Angela Mooka

First time I met her she rocked an orange blazer with hints of leopard print trimming and i thought; "wow,she's trendy"!The next time I saw her she was in a denim no-collar blazer with chunky chain trimmings.and that time i was thinking "whose that girl"??

Her name is Phatsimo...a young lady with a yearning for fashion. But what sets her apart is her shoe closet.This is a typical Gaborone born girl around my age who owns several pairs of original Christian Louboutins.*bang,bang*

Its every fashion lover's dream to rock the red sole...food for the soul and candy for the eyes.Whilst it remains an ambition for many of us..its her mere reality.Here's a sneak peek of some of her stunning babies :)

ruby red leather studded pumps

 

<<kimmy's pointed courts loubi collection!phatsi has had her feet in something similar,dont you wish?? *drool*

 

I was rather inspired  by her modesty and thought it would  inspire you too.Here's how our chat went down

her fashion motto

she lives by Coco Chanel's policy that fashion fades but style remains.

she's a risk taker and has chosen to ignore societies opinion but instead satisfies her own original sentiments..in a nutshell, do you for you and not for other people and what they'l say.

 

her fashion icon

she realises the fine line between inspiration and imitation!as mentioned before she acknowledges that originality is key!in the fashion world however, she looks up to Bonang Matheba,Khloe Kardashian,Angela Simmons and her mom!

 

how and where she got her loubis

"i didn't  just wake up one morning and say im gonna get red bottoms" she says. she makes it clear that getting them was a goal she worked hard to achieve.a great deal of saving up was involved and she had to sacrifice a whole lot (probably a month or two of no shopping).another pair was from her mother.she got them while she was on a trip in New york.she also does a lot of online shopping which avails her such grand opportunities.

 

#red sole#studs!#PowerCombo#love

 

The Fashion Poet says; louboutins arent only for the kims and kourts..they are for all of us fashion lovers.Phatsi lives proof!so dream Big and believe..

 

xo,the fashion poet