Profile: Joelle Kayembe

SUPER model Joelle Kayembe popularly known for her role in the Sprite advert has just been signed by Trace TV as the Trace Foundation Ambassador. The sexy model did a stint as a suitcase girl on the popular game show Deal or No Deal. Kayembe has graced many magazine covers, featured in fashion shoots and TV adverts. She was the first black girl to be on the cover of SA GQ magazine. She's also a regular on fashion week ramps locally and internationally.

Nosihle: How long have you been in the modeling industry?
Joelle:- I started out when I was 19 years old

Nosihle: How did you get into the modeling industry?
Joelle: This will sound cliché, but it was by "accident” I was tagging along with a friend into the agency and they asked me to join.

Nosihle: What are some of the challenges that you have faced in your career?
Joelle: Travelling and spending time with my family is still my biggest challenge - but when you love what your are doing you try to make it work.   

Nosihle: How did you overcome them?
Joelle: You have to learn when to say No and that's not always easy.

Nosihle: You have worked both in South Africa and abroad, what has your experience been like? Can you compare the two?
Joelle: You can not compare, given our cultural deference’s -SA fashion is a little more conservative where's in UK for example -they have a more "Carte Blanche" approach... Which keeps my job very interesting.

Nosihle: What’s your most important life lesson?
Joelle: I've learnt to handle life- one day at a time.

Nosihle: Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Joelle: If I'm not Modeling, I imagine I'd be back pursuing my dreams of being a Doctor or Teacher but then again- They say "if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans" 

Nosihle: What does it take for one to make it as a model?
Joelle: For a start you will need a good agent and assuming you have all the modeling requirements  the rest is all your Will to see it through.

Nosihle: Describe your style to me?
Joelle: I'd say I'm a T-shirt and Jeans girl, with a hint of Bling when the occasion calls for it.

Nosihle: How do you stay in shape?
Joelle: I have a personal trainer, I'm in the gym 4times a week for 2hrs.

Nosihle: What are your five most prized possessions right now?
Joelle: my iPad 4, Florence and the machine CD, my massive white Beats by Dre and P!ease Jeans (from V+kings in Hydepark) and My YSL mascara 

Nosihle: Name two or three some your favourite places that you have travelled to? What do you love about them?
Joelle: I love Italy for food, shopping in Istanbul and for party and beautiful people in Mykonos

Nosihle: You were also selected to be involved in the Tropika Island of Treasure season 4 in Cancun, Mexico. How was that experience for you?
Joelle: I had the best time of my life filming TIOT4 -You have to watch the show to see what I'm talking about- I'm not allowed say more than that…

Nosihle: Who are your favourite designers?
Joelle: Pff! At the moment I'm obsessed with Xuly Bet.

Nosihle: What do you prefer twitter or Facebook? Why?
Joelle: Twitter. Face book is where you lie to your friends, on twitter you tell the truth to strangers 

Nosihle: What do you enjoy doing for fun?
Joelle: Time out with my brothers and sisters is always fun!

Nosihle: Favourite cocktail?
- Mojito

Nosihle: Name five beauty products that you can’t live without?
Joelle: Dermalogica face wash and face cream, Mac studio Fix and tinted lip conditioner and Elizabeth Arden Sun Defense for Face SPF 50.

Nosihle: What are you looking forward to in 2012? Are there any projects you involved in?
Joelle: I've just been signed by Trace TV as the Trace Foundation Ambassador. This will involve lots of travel but this time it will be in the Name of good- I'm looking forward to that. 

Celebrities wearing Turbans

The turban has been around for ages. Screen sirens from the ‘40s and ‘50s regularly drew inspiration from the Middle East, wrapping their heads with colorful fabric. The head wraps saw a revival in the ’70s with more of a hippie-inspired vibe, and these days we’ve seen turbans grace the Spring/Summer 2011 runways of designers like Jason Wu, Milly and Issa.
We’ve seen the headpiece adorn the heads of celebs and fashion icons from Zoe Kravitz to Carrie Bradshaw, Shala Monroque to June Ambrose. It’s been turned into everything from a statement-making accessory to a wardrobe staple.
Turbans can be fun, elegant and chic. Plus, they’re a great way to cover a bad hair day.
But a turban can go wrong really easily.
For instance, your headwear should never compete with the rest of your ensemble. It’s a statement piece, so you should let it shine. The fabric, color and print of your turban are key. Anything too shiny, too bright or too busy can translate easily to “too much.” Finally, wrapping and securing your turban in a sleek, effortless way is a must if you don’t want to look sloppy.
What we haven’t seen yet, however, is many people working the turban on the street.

Article: cococreme.com
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How to wear Maxi Skirts

I love the Maxi Skirt, it comes in a variety of colours, designs and fabrics.  The different styles include plain, printed, drapery and shrunken. They can be wild flowing or tight fitted skirts.

The Maxi skirt can be worn as casual day wear or classy evening wear.

 If you wearing the skirt in the evening make sure it’s with a blouse and high heels.

They can be worn with vests or tops or shirts. If it’s cold wear the skirt with a denim jacket or biker jacket or a blazer.  

Your shoes should match your look whether its casual wear or evening wear.  If it’s casual you can put on sandals or pumps or brogues. If you are wearing a formal maxi skirt wear it with heels.

A handbag or satchel or oversized clutch would work perfectly with your outfit.

You could also wear the skirt in colour blocking style or layer it.

The best thing about the maxi skirt is that it can be worn by all women of shapes and sizes. To top it off the skirts are very comfortable. 

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Lessons learned...

I have learned that when I embrace my own journey I am freed from hating on other people's blessings because I understand that everything happens in its own time.

I have learned that only the strong survive.  Life is not easy but if I am resilient during my weakest moments I can conquer any challenges that I am faced with.

I have learned to be grateful for the life that I have because I realise some people have bigger problems.

I have learned to embrace my flaws because I know I can only give the world my best when I'm authentic.

I have learned that not everyone will see my worth and it's okay. 

I have learned that just because I choose to have a positive attitude doesn't mean I won't experience any negative feelings. 

I have learned that I don't need a man to feel loved. Love surrounds me; it’s in me, my friends and family.

I have learned to share the good and bad events that happen in my life with people who only have my best interests.

 I have learned that my lowest moments are often lesson disguised in a crisis.

Style: I love shoes...

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Street Style

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Qoutes for the single ladies

Women: you are so valuable that a man must not just have you. He has to be worthy of you -Louis Farrakhan

Ladies:  if you have to wonder if he likes you or not, he doesn’t - Tony Gaskins

When you show up in a relationship to only get you sign up for pain. Give love to yourself and give it away - The Daily Love

Life is already hard, why give your love, attention and energy to people who only want to make it harder. Let go and move on - AverageBlackMan

When you desperately seek love, you’ll settle for anything. When you confidently wait on love, you’ll hold out for everything – The Single Woman

A man that can go on for days without calling is not afraid to loose you. He’s just waiting for you to say goodbye - Pelwo Maamogwa

Never chase love, affection or attention. If it isn’t freely given freely by another person, it’s not worth having - AverageBlackMan

Loving a man is like loving a child, if you don’t correct them when they upset you….they will never learn how to treat you with respect - The Notebook

People are not what they say but what they do, so judge them not from their words, but for their actions - FactAboutBoys