This week’s Fashionista
is someone who not only has a beautiful sense of style but she is someone who
has a gorgeous soul too, with an inspirational outlook towards life. I had the privilege to spend a couple of my
schooling years with her, Where I would
look at her looks and ask myself
how does she do it? Her look was subtle, classy and trendy. However in all of
her looks she managed to stay true to herself and she ultimately proved that
less is more and that staying true to you and not always following the crowd is always best.
And I must say I am very happy to have her as this week’s Fashionista of the
week.
This week’s Fashionista
of the week is the beautiful Miss Lebogang Manamela, a 20 year old free
spirited individual who is a lover of all things ART. She describes herself as
a 'Creative Confident' who believes that your style is your story and who you
are on the inside will surface on the outside in one way or the other. And for
her, who she is, is interpreted through her style especially since she believes
that her style is an outer representation of her inner self. Lebo is currently doing her 2nd year at the
University of Johannesburg and was recently voted one of the Top 10 Female
students in her university, the poll
surveyed other universities not only the university where she is currently a
student.
1. Who inspires you in terms of style?
My two main inspirations in terms of style have to be for one, my
beautiful sisters (Lati and Thabi) and secondly the woman I want to and working
to be “The young career woman who’s got it going on for herself’’
2. How would you define Style?
A Little bit of everything. Day to day my style may read Tomboy, cool,
bohemian, trendy and sometimes even sophisticated and classy
3. If you had to invade a celebrity’s closet, which celebrity would it be
(Internationally and locally)?
Nadia Aboulhosn & Jessica
Pearson.
4. Which item of clothing do you believe is a necessity and one cannot live
without?
One cannot live without a pair of well-fitting black skinny jeans, a
tailored black blazer, little black dress, a pair of black pumps and at
least one pair of All Stars
5. Where do you usually do your shopping?
Absolutely everywhere, I personally Love bargains.
6. What’s your winter style tip for the ladies and gents out there?
My winter tip would have to be, don’t be afraid to throw on that
statement piece whether it be a hooded coat, a cape, an oversized
knitted jersey or cardigan with a good
pair of Thigh high boots. The gents should keep sweaters and jackets in the
colours of black, burgundy, navy and tan, pairing them with a pair of well-fitting
trousers.
7. However spring is around the corner, so what’s your number 1 tip for
spring?
White is the new black.
8. In your spare time, when you aren’t too busy, what do you love doing?
Photo editing, graphic designing,
sketching and most importantly being the
coolest aunt to my four nieces and nephews.
99. What do you think of South African Street Culture fashion?
It’s so incredibly inspiring. SA street fashion commands a different type
of attention. There’s very little pressure to conform, resulting in the true
expression of one’s ‘true person’.
10. If you had to go shopping in a
different country where would you go?
Japan. Korea. China. India. ‘Ancient’Egypt.
11. Which country do you believe has an
interesting sense of style?
Japan, Harajuku to be exact.
12. Which is your favourite hangout place
and why?
I personally don’t have a favourite hangout place really. With good
people, the place becomes invisible.
13. Which is your Favourite Fashion
Magazine or Magazines?
I’ve been collecting Elle magazines ever since I was in high school. In
terms of magazines my best buy yet has been L’Official
1000Models Accessories issue in 2013.
14. Who do you usually go out with when
you do go shopping?
I have a peculiar way of shopping and there’s only one other person
I know who shops
the same, one of my best friends Kanya Sicam.
15. Which is your Favourite Label/Brand
and why?
I’m not really a brand or label
kind of girl. Fit, quality, and style matter more to me.
16. What advice do you have for people
who are interested in the Fashion industry?
Innovation. Innovation. Innovation. The basis
of Fashion will stay the same decade after decade, innovate and live through
your designs. In order to reach height’s never reached, you need to be willing
to go to places people have never been.
17. What are you currently studying?
Bachelor of Commerce Degree.
18. Where do you see yourself in the next
5 years?
In the next five years, by only
the grace of God and it being Gods absolute will, I would’ve have achieved my
first set of goals, have travelled, completed all my degree’s, living on my own and doing it for myself & ultimately for the point
in my
life have taken all 4 of my nieces and nephews to at least at 2 different countries... But that's all God Willing!
Five more
Seconds with Lebo
1. Favourite Novel?
Redeeming
Love, which I haven’t finished yet
2. Favourite Chocolate?
Cadburys
Dream chocolate with cashew nuts and coconut. To die for!
3. Favourite Movie?
Wicker Park,
My first real psychological thriller/drama.
4. Favourite Album?
Sam Smith –
In the Lonely Hour
5. Favourite Restaurant?
Baobab ( Menlyn Mall).
You can
always catch up with Lebo by following her on Twitter @Mss_Leehbo and I hope you have all enjoyed meeting her!
Happy
Shopping Guys
XoXo
