Shop & Sip with Farai by Farai Simoyi

On Friday night (19^th October), I had the awesome privilege of attending a fashion night out event which was a Shop & Sip at Groombridge’s Passport clothing store in conjunction with Farai by Farai Simoyi , Catherine Ruze Agency Africa and the awesome Jewel Magazine. I say “awesome privilege of attending” because initially my parents did not approve of the idea and the event itself but my luck changed at the last hour (even though I was super tired from school). God was definitely on my side and rooting for me! The event in itself was a dream come true for me as a new blogger and for a non-clubber or “booter”. It was a fashionable occasion from start to finish with Farai Simoyi’s Farai label being the main attraction.

Farai Simoyi is a Zimbabwean designer based in New York City and on Friday evening she launched her clothing label here in Zimbabwe at a fabulous Shop & Sip party held at Passport Groombridge. Some of Farai’s designs where showcased by Catherine Ruze Agency Africa’s models with my favourite design adorned by a gorgeously tall model Chipo; who in my opinion, stole the show in a long gold almost bronze gown (she looked just divine!). The officiator of the soiree was Jewel magazine which is spearheaded by The Mutendi family. Drinks and snacks were served with beverages from The House of J.C. LeRoux and Amarula as well as delectable hors d’ouveres .

Myself, Designer Farai Simoyi and fellow blogger Robin Chaibva

Farai Simoyi with Zimbabwe Fashion Week's director, Priscilla Chigariro

Drinks were served by The House of J.C. Le Roux

Farai’s designs were just divine consisting of a lot of prints in fun florals pieces in peplum designs, bodycon dresses and shoulder blouses (the one rocked by Farai herself), which I felt where perfectly in line with summer and upcoming Christmas season. One of my favourite pieces on display was a floral peplum dress and a black jumpsuit with beige detailing on the back leg.

Catherine Ruze models in Farai clothing

The Farai label

Model Chipo of Catherine Ruze in the lovely Farai gown.

One of my favourite pieces. the floral peplum dress.

In a nutshell Farai’s designs were just exquisite and bettermore they’re now available for purchase locally for any international loving fashionista. On the other hand, I’m more than grateful and full of gratitude that I got the opportunity to attend my first fashion event as a growing GlamDoll!

Stay Gorg and Glam

GD

My Weekend Ensemble: True Blue

It Being the First weekend of October, summer is definitely on a high roll; I popped out my bold colour-block maxi dress from Jet Zimbabwe on Sunday. Blue is one of my favourite colours as it just looks divine with my skin tone. I felt like a Tribal African princess in my long maxi with accents of grey and black at the bottom. I decided to be cheeky and pair it with an old school denim jacket from my mom's closet. Very Boho Chic.

Stay Gorg and Glam,

GD

My watch is Honey and my necklace as well as the beads are all from the Avondale Fleamarket.

Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton Men

My Paris Fashion Week feature could not be complete without including the dashing gentleman. Louis Vuittons' men's collection did it for me. Gentlemen in Harare take note of the Tailores suits, the black leather jacket and burst of yellow colour. Yummy :)
Stay Gorg and Glam Empire,
GD



Dashing in White!



Paris Fashion Week: Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection was by far my favourite collection. It fits so well with the African Tropical weather as it consists of lots of flowing maxi dresses, harem pants and once-piece jumpsuits in flowing fun contrasting colours. Alot of neutral relaxing tones that are blues (in print as well), beige, nude, whites, green, a dash of yellow and orange. This collection is vested for the fun outdoor fashionista that is confident, gorgeous and glamorous. I absolutely love this collection and would like to see a few pieces being imitating in Harare as new trend that replaces the colour-blocking, preferably in December.

I hope you enjoy viewing these pics as much as I did and understand my vision behind these pieces!



Designer, Tracy Reese





My absolute
Favourite look





Bold Accessories in Greens and Yellows



All Pictures Courtesy of FashionTv.com