Fashion (Suspenders)

Suspenders are long strips of fabric worn over your shoulders with the purpose of holding up your trousers. They will look dapper with everything from your casual ensembles to that white tie event. Suspenders are extremely useful in any outfit where neat arrangement is essential, they can be worn by anyone, regardless of age but they can be either a hit or a miss depending on how you rock them. Suspenders usually give off that trendy, casual, hipster look but can also achieve that sexy classic business look. They make a fashion statement about a guy's individual creativity and style. Suspenders are a method for keeping your trousers up and so do belts. Therefore, you don't need both. When dressing, first attach the suspenders in the back, then put the pants on and finish by attaching the suspenders in the front. In the pictures below Nash Sobantwana shows us how to rock suspenders with a mandarin collar shirt, a cool and sexy combination.

Image : Oska Pictures 

Image : Oska Pictures 

Woman Crush Wednesday

Nomalanga Jessica Shozi AKA The Flame is a South African actress, model, radio presenter and pop culture enthusiast. Born and bred in Port Shepstone, Kwa-Zulu Natal, matriculated from Marburg Secondary School in 2012. Port Shepstone is where her radio career took off at a local radio station, Ugu Youth Radio station before moving to Durban where She joined Gagasi FM in 2015. Through her drive and hard work doors opened up for her, amazingly She was able to balance her varsity studies and radio career. Her television career was launched by a once off gig on Supersport where She was a field presenter on channel 204. In 2016 She landed her very first major television role on Rhythm City as Nomalanga. Last month ( October 2016) She started her first major presenting job as a host of All Access Mzansi on Mzansi Magic.

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Fashion ( Double-Breasted)

Double-breasted blazers are back by popular demand in 2016. This blazer has a unique look and is suitable for any formal event from weddings to cocktail parties. It is best worn with tight-fit formal pants to give off a classy and elegant look. It is always best to wear matching colours when rocking a double-breasted blazer to accentuate a look of sophistication. Lubabalo Mhlanti below proves this perfectly with his white shirt that matches with his white pants, topped with a navy that matches with the tie with navy stripes and his shoes matching the colour of the buttons on the blazer. The epitome of sophistication.

Image/Model : Lubabalo Mhlanti

Music For The Week

This week Davido & Nasty C take the number spot with their hit track "Coolest kid in Africa". Check out all the songs in this week's playlist and tell us what you think.

Playlist:

1. Davido ft Nasty C - Coolest kid in Africa
2. Meek Mill - Blue Notes
3. K.O ft Okmalumkoolkat - Don Dada
4. Burna Boy - Pree me
5. Kevin "Chocolate Droppa" Hart ft Trey Songz - Push it on me

Image: Notjustok

Fashion (Casual)

An extremely lightweight footwear, Gladiator sandals are the most qualified option for keeping your feet as cool as possible this summer yet keeping your smart casual on point. More appropriate than flip-flops, more breathable than boat shoes.They can be easily packed and will take up very little room in your carry bag. Thus, good styling is critically important when stating the case for this high summer essential. Gents get yourself a pair at any Truworths Stores nationwide. In the picture below Kwena Manamela gives us a little taste of his summer collection, and shows us how you can show up at an event looking casual and still keep cool and control the heat.    

Image: Oska Pictures. Model: Kwena Manamela

Image: Oska Pictures. Model: Kwena Manamela

Image: Oska Pictures. Model: Kwena Manamela

Street Fashion

If you're more into a rough but sexy and comfortable look and feel then you will mos def love Converse. Wheather you going for a smart casual style or easy laid back street style Converse shoes will work. Some people prefer them old, torn and dirty because they unique and also feel that clean Converse usually look nerdy, another advantage about them is that the older they get, the more comfortable to rock. Andile Tshona also prefers his Converse dirty, in the picture below he killed the look with his denim jeans and secret socks showing some skin , a perfect summer outfit and a true definition of street fashion.

Image/Model: Andile Tshona

Gym Lifestyle

How often do you visit the gym? We know some people will say everyday, 3 times a week,  some once a week. During those days how much work do you put in, do you have a gym schedule and how much time do you spend a day? Let us give you a little tip from Our creative director Nash Sobantwana, he goes in 3 times a week. His schedule is as follow:

• Monday - Chest & back 

• Wednesday - Leg & Cardio  

• Friday - Arm & Shoulders 

Your muscle-strengthening activities should work your major muscle groups, which include your legs,back,chest, shoulders and arms. He spends an hour a day, 15 minutes for warm-up and another 45 minutes for serious workout. 

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Fashion

There's a new freedom in men's fashion that has encouraged gents everywhere to loosen up and have some good. Men are bending age-old suit and tie rules by opting for the casual, cool T-shirt and suit look, We encourage this look especially in summer to control the heat and still keep that classy look. 

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Fashion & Music

28 year old American rapper Sean Micheal Leonard Anderson also known by his stage name “Big Sean” gives us a classic look with a light cotton polo neck jersey and adds flavour with a denim jacket. He was also featured in a GQ magazine issues in 2015.

Image: GQ

Fashion

Chelsea boots is a style that is over a century old, the boot’s inherent simplicity lends itself well to a variety of looks. It was one of the biggest trends of 2014 but people are still rocking them in 2016. Chelsea boots look beautiful for their smooth, slip-on design but that means you need to know the sizing right. Picture below Bonga Magaqa Staypler rocked his Chelsea boots with ripped jeans and added a coat to complete the look. 

Learn the different styles of boots out there.

A commando sole

Jodphur boots

Zip ankle boots

Broguing                                                                             

Image: GQ

 Image/Model: Bonga Magaqa Staypler

Cars

Leaked image of VW Golf GTI 7.5 or the facelift, the model is claimed to receive a midlife facelift. It will receive LED running lights and new headlights. Volkswagen has also increased the power output of the 2.0-litre turbocharged Golf GTI hot hatch. The new golf comes with a finger-waving feature which is part of a Discover Pro system that is a 9.2in touch screen.Tell us what you think.

Image: www.driving.co.uk

Music

Music for the week, we focus on  Jacob Banks, a 24 year old British sing-songwriter from Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Jacob became the first undersigned on BBC Radio 1 live Lounge. His music is influenced by a range of genres including soul, R&B and Hip-Hop. One of his hit tracks "Unknown" is featured on the series, Power season 3 final episode 10.

To list some of his songs:

• Say
• Magic (Coldplay Cover"
• Dear Simone
• Silver Lining

 

Image: Youtube