Styling at Zizi na Zazi Clothing Brand

 In the words of the founders themselves, this is all about the Clothing brand:

SIMPLY PUT TOGETHER, ZIZI NA ZAZI, MEANING “MY ROOTS” IS A COMBINATION OF A UGANDAN LANGUGE CALLED LUSOGA AND ALSO THE SWAHILI LANGUAGE IN EAST AFRICA . ORIGINATING FROM THE WORD “MIZIZI NA WAZAZI”, ZIZI NA ZAZI COMPANY LIMITED IS A TRADE MARK COMPANY IN KENYA THAT AIMS AT NOT ONLY GIVING YOU THE BEST QUALITY IN PRINTING AND MAKING THE “I POWERFULLY LOVE AFRICA: T-SHIRTS, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR BUT ALSO AIMS AT GIVING YOU AN IDENTITY, A VOICE THAT SPEAKS IN VOLUMES, A VOICE THAT CONNECTS ALL AFRICANS AS ONE, AND A VOICE THAT SAYS YOU ARE PROUDLY AFRICAN AND YOU REPRESENT YOUR AFRICAN ROOTS THROUGH WHAT YOU WEAR.

“ODO NYERA FIE KWAN”- “LOVE NEVER LOSES ITS WAY HOME”. THE ZIZI NA ZAZI SYMBOL WHICH IS AN ADINKRA SYMBOL WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE AKAN AND THE GYAMAN OF COTÉ d’IVOIRE FROM WEST AFRICA, WHERE BY THE SYMBOL REPRESENTS THE ORIGINALITY OF THOUGHTS AND LOVE FOR HOME . IT’S THE AFRICAN SYMBOL OF LOVE.

LOVE, DEVOTION AND FAITHFULNESS IS WHAT ZIZI NA ZAZI IS ALL ABOUT. BY ADDING THE HORNS ONTO THE SYMBOL, BRINGS OUT THE POWER AND STRENGTH THAT ZIZI NA ZAZI BELIVES ALL AFRICANS POSSESS, SIMPLY BECAUSE HORNS IN AFRICA SYMBOLIZE POWER.
10% OF THE COMPANIES PROFITS GO TO CHARITY.

I POWERFULLY LOVE (AREA CODE) AFRICA.

“PUT IT ON WITH PRIDE”

 Over the weekend I got to style for this clothing brand. They were going for the African-wear theme, I incorporated turbans and head wraps on the ladies and transformed  the shawls into skirts. 

Some of the lovely models I worked with:

Behind the scenes...

Wearing T-shirts does not have to be boring, you can always mix it up with african-print skirts or If going casual you can mix it up with a head wrap,kufi hat or turban, as below...

And for the gents, the T-shirts could be dressed up with your jeans and sunglasses, or go up a notch and wear an african-print Kufi.

 Wearing the Kufi hats with the T-shirts...

Photography:Nailantei Rowena Tirop
Make-up: Tatenda Wangui

For more of these photos, follow this link http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.533356240035899.1073741826.393959443975580&type=3

To place an order on any of these contact  +254701302409 , +254711947542 / ckifuse@yahoo.com only 1,300ksh ($16)

Find them on Facebook Zizi na zazi clothing brand

 Digressing: Every artist (read me) has their master piece, this one here is my favorite work of art :D

What do you think?

Miss Vavavum

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Currently Obsessed

1.

 Image c/o christalrock
My fashion style has been likened a lot to Erykah Badu by people I associate with every now and then. Truth be told, I didn't really know much about her(at least fashionably speaking, yaa digg??) I have been going through her music videos,fashion style posts about her and she really IS something! I also figured, years later, that I do know her songs. Fashionably speaking, her style is very eccentric! I love what she does with her hair, how she accessorizes, I can relate. Comparing her to myself, I think dress a bit safer than her(but then again she is a musician,eccentric fashion is life!). Come to think of it, I think my acquaintances used the comparison due to lack of a better word: eccentric/edgy (this a note to all ye acquaintances) Musically speaking she is alright like ALRIGHT!! Been listening to her music a lot lately

her video...
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CPCs7vVz6s

2.ohh yeess!!!!

I am very much obsessed with these 6-inch pointed toe pumps... the pictures say it all, shoegarsm!!

3.

 I have mentioned before that I am a photography enthusiast. Not just fashion photography but all forms, especially abstract.Instagram is THE place my fellow photography enthusiasts!(depends on who you follow though) I came across Mutua Matheka. Oh my??!! his work is amazing!! He captures the most random thing but the angle, the lighting and all that photography mumbo jumbo he uses to take the photos is simply beautiful! here is a link http://mutuamatheka.co.ke/ 

(oh and the website is one of the coolest i have come across)

4.

 This one right here deserves a standing ovation! one Bikozulu. I love to read just about anything especially humorous, relate-able, well written pieces. I am a sucker for a good read! Bikozulu is just the site! The  writer has a magnificent way with words, I wake up and sleep reading this site! link:http://bikozulu.co.ke/

5.Natural African hair, call me cliche and what you want but I am very much in love with African hair. Our salonists and society as a whole have shunned the beauty of natural african hair. I am still searching for a good hair salon in the city that can actually manage my transitioning hair. See my naptural friend's hair rant here http://beautifulafricanwoman.blogspot.com/2013_03_01_archive.html embracing da kink in my hair.

I am currently in my transitioning phase, I want to see my real afro(I permed my hair at age 9, I barely remember what my afro looked like) then eventually lock my hair. I have been stalking several natural hair sites and constantly calling my naptural friend of Beautiful African Woman for hair advice. My hair is making great progress. I am amazed by the little curls around my hairline, the shrinkage,oh and minimalist make up is winning too!

6. This is actually a daily obsession, make it for life even. Karla's closet! she is beautiful,elegant and damn right stylish! she seems effortlessly cool... I love her jewelry choices and how she rocks her hair.

7.Hats,hats,hats!

 These are my second comfort escape, the trilbys, the wide brimmed sun hats etc

 8.

The Sartorialist. I love the combination of good photography and short but concise writing. He also takes shots of random peoples style, I find this site quite mind opening(again fashionably speaking) Fashion is not about confining and conforming, it is all about creativity. I draw most of my fashion inspirations here. See link http://www.thesartorialist.com/

9.

 The Mr.price blog is my one stop site for everyday inspiration.I love the site concept and the relate-able content posted. To top It up is there stores all over the city. Thanks to this blog, I never fail to know how to match up outfits.

10. 
And finally!! Chico Leco presents!! I came across this as I was reading one of my favorite blogs Dressupnation. These are videos with great styling concepts, video production and directing  techniques and great work from the models and designers involved.Very good choice of music too!

Below is my favorite one!
http://www.becauseartislife.org/2013/04/cl-presents-katungulu/ 

Miss Vavavum

Xx

Anniversary!

A year ago today, I coordinated my very first fashion show for an organization I am part of. To-date, that day still remains the very best day I have had in my adult life. I got to do what I love  most; dress up, work with models and designers, styling and putting the whole event together. See some of it here http://missvavavum.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-new-year.html. Coincidentally my birthday falls on the 14th too(July) so 14th of every month is always a special day. 
My outfit choices are largely influenced by the days' weather. Ideally, I prefer wearing vintage-style dresses/skirts on Sundays especially when attending church. The weather seemed shifty, I chose to settle for a mix of vintage and 90s grunge.(currently my favorite style picks)
I wore a mustard colored vest, blue stone-wash mom-jeans(high-waist jeans mothers are notorious for wearing, only these are more slim fit) and red pointed toe pumps(they are currently trending) 

A closer look at the mom jeans,red pumps,bag 

 I am currently in my hair transition phase(permed hair to natural) I want to lock my hair once I'm fully natural. The turban, besides being an accessory can also be useful in covering up bad hair. When searching for turbans,I prefer bold prints and color. Generally, I love to accessorize, depending on the outfit though. The jewelry must always work together with the outfit. With today's' look i preferred to just wear earrings. Again i felt this look a statement on Its own.

 See my different turbans here.http://missvavavum.blogspot.com/2012/11/of-everyday-looks-and-turbans.html

I can't have worked with models and photographers and not have picked a pose or two...

I look forward to more 'best days' in my fashion career!
Miss Vavavum
Xx

From day to night, leather style

Leather is back like its black! (for serious lack of one-liners hehe)
 Leather has made a comeback this year, in all colors and clothing types. In the past and currently, leather clothing was and is mostly associated with bikers and rock fans; their jackets,pants,boots and even  vests!  Wearing colorful leather can be tricky but rarely can one go wrong with good old black leather pants! The weather has been rather dull lately, my leather pants have been my comfort.
For the daytime outfit, I wore my leather pants high- waist x my sheer cheetah print top tucked in and layered with a denim boyfriend shirt. I finished off this look with blue slip-ons. I went for nude  -colored lipstick, foundation and black eye-liner. Denim and slip ons are the easiest way to give a relaxed feel to just about any look. The denim shirt was very thick,It was fairly warm. I discovered that nude lipstick adds an amazing glow to the skin in daytime.

This was my outfit to a rugby match that was held earlier on that afternoon. With the denim shirt, the look was simplified, so to speak write(I kid) The nude make up was subtle enough too. Unfortunately my team never made It to the finals. 
Some of the games watched...
Photos courtesy of Kenya Rugby Union

  More photos here http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151503291967420.1073741839.125968887419&type=1


For the night out look, I left the denim shirt, I untucked the cheetah print top, changed to my nude-colored pumps. As for make-up, I changed from nude lipstick to bright red lipstick,same foundation and eyeliner. I maintained the same jewelry and I was set for the night. For night parties the louder the make-up, the better! Animal print and leather are a perfect mix for a night out! As you can see, the pumps took the outfit up a notch = chic

And that right there is the simplest way to wear one outfit, from day to night!

Miss Vavavum 
Xx

Of breakfast dates and laughter

Friends... when you are up they are there, when you are down, they are still there, in sadness, in joy the love is all jolly...
ok maybe i am not that great a poet :/
As I have said time and time again, I just cannot survive in this world without friends! The breed of people I call friends are by far the funniest, silliest,interesting, smart and of course beautiful lot! Any day spent with any of them, is a day filled with tear-shedding laughter!
So just before Easter I got together with my long time friends for a breakfast date. Buut being the extremely timely people we tend to get, we met up a couple of hours later, too late for breakfast and too early for lunch. We were at the ArtCaffe for a milkshake as we caught up and chatted.
The heaven sent milkshakes...(clockwise from top-left: vanilla milkshake, freshly squeezed strawberry smoothie,choc-chip vanilla milkshakes)

The service was alright, the ambiance was Ok too, I like the whole artsy theme about it. Definitely my regular breakfast spot from now on!

Later on we had pizza pies, at the food court upstairs after some shopping.

 
I went for my mint peplum blouse and distressed denim pants and nude pumps. The peplum is always a great item to wear for a date, be It with girlfriends or the boyfriend. It's very dressy and it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. The distressed denims relaxed the look a bit, given that the blouse is a bit formal and the nude pumps was to add some 'oomf 'to it (vavavum-ising) The slim belt was to give my waist some pronunciation.

 Imelda looked lovely in stripes and denim, check out her  neck piece!

Happy moments...

Miss Vavavum
Xx