Vintage Lifestyle Magazine Feature

My first magazine feature and I am so elated!!! Yes... I danced around my home like a little girl when I was contacted to do this interview. Vintage Lifestyle Magazine now known as Georgette Magazine is a South African based online magazine inspired by all things vintage. It is such an amazing honor to be featured in not just any magazine but a magazine that I actually love reading. It is such a whimsical magazine and if you haven't been reading it I definitely recommend you start reading it. It is the perfect balance of modern and vintage, how to incorporate vintage ideas, fashion, art, etc into today. I enjoy the fact that Vintage Lifestyle Magazine is very inspiring and at the same time educational. You can travel the world through the eyes of many different people, garner great home décor ideas, enjoy the many different forms of art, and of course, absolutely gorgeous vintage as well as vintage inspired fashion. I did an interview on People & Places and you can read the entire interview here from page 80-87.

Thank you to Nicole Danielle Warr, Founder and Editor at Vintage Lifestyle Magazine and thank you to the entire team!!!

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Vintage Wedding Dress Code

My husband and I just got back from Michigan. We were attending one of my longtime friend's wedding. We have been friends since primary school back home in Zimbabwe. We attended the same high school. She was my tennis partner in doubles at high school. We lived in the same area back home. We have so many good memories together. Now she lives in Chicago and I'm in New York... years later and we are still friends. Even if we don't talk for months, whenever we talk it's like we were never apart. It is so important to build solid friendships. 

It was such a beautiful wedding and we had so much fun. She looked like a queen in her Nigerian garb and so beautiful in her wedding gown. My heart was so full to see her so happy and I was at peace to see how much her new husband loves her and loves God. What more could you ask for... 

This is what I wore to the wedding...

Dress, belt - Vintage * Shoes - gifted

Photos by Chai Studio

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Ode to Flowerless Fields

Fallow ground, yellow withered grass

Naked trees

Snow white flakes, mixed with drops of rain

Why did the petals fall

Sky is blue, Clouds are grey

Where is the balance of green 

Splashes of purple, pink, and red

Waiting for fields of flowers

By Ruvarashe

From one flower to another. There is a time and season for everything. 

Dress, cardigan - Vintage, Shoes - Urban Outfitters

Photos By - Chai Studio

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Black Texture

I fell in love with a vintage textured sweater and that is all...

I find that the key to wearing all black is to include or layer many different textures and fabrics. This helps to create contrast and interest. This sweater is so cosy and perfect for adding contrast to an otherwise simple outfit. 

And yes, it is still wintry so layering is still essential... I am ready for Spring.

Sweater, Blouse - Vintage * Shoes - Urban Outfitters * Hat - H&M

Photos by Chai Studio

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Sweats and Stilettos

I have been bumming outfits these past few days. I am glad the work I do allows me to dress however I desire but there is a limit. Lol.  Based on my previous post, my friend Fadzi even called me a bag lady. (which I actually don't mind) I admire how the women of old would dress up no matter what they were doing or where they were going? They always looked very polished. You can never be overdressed. Don't get me wrong, what we wear is not everything but firstly when you dress better you feel and do better and secondly it gives off an impression that we are capable and take ourselves seriously.

That being said I was planning on wearing my comfy oxfords with this outfit... just running to the post office, but I decided to wear pumps... baby steps. I actually like the slouchy look, also known as the granny look... so a good balance for me would be glam granny. hehehe

Shirt, Sweatpants - Vintage * Pumps - Gifted

Photos By - Chai Studio

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Floral Boucle

I have been working on something for the past few months which I will share with you in due time. It was quite a challenge for me because it is something that I have never done before. Through it all I second guessed myself, I procrastinated, I felt discouraged but I thank God for companions who can speak words of encouragement. It is important to have people in our lives who are not afraid to say it like it is... how else would we grow. I finally buckled down, submitted everything to God, then got to work and today I have completed the first stage. (doing my happy dance) This is only the first step but sometimes the first step is the hardest to make. God is so good lovelies!!!

Jumpsuit, Boucle Cardigan - Vintage * Shoes - F21

Photos by - Chai Studio

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Orchid Frock

It is so rare that my outfit is not mainly composed of vintage. I mean every single day I wear mostly vintage... that's how much I like vintage. Once in a while it happens though... where's the vintage. At least the clutch is vintage. :) I picked up this dress a few years ago at F21. The color and the neckline drew me in. This dress reminds me of an orchid and orchids are my favorite flowers.

Dress - old F21, Shoes - Ivanka Trump, Clutch - Vintage

Photos by - Chai Studio

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Lace Leather

I love the juxtaposition of soft and hard. Lace paired with leather is unexpected but makes for a wonderful combination. It is like love... sometimes you fall in love with the unexpected and it makes for a beautiful unity. They say opposites attract...

 Dress - Vintage Thrifted * Jacket - TJ Maxx * Boots - Cole Haan * Clutch - Vintage

Photos by - Chai Studio

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Cyber Monday Sale

The sale ends at midnight!!! You snooze, you lose. Get it while it's on sale!!!

www.ruvarashe.etsy.com

Enter code RVB20 at checkout to get 20% off!!!

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Got black???

I have a new appreciation for black clothing... maybe NY is doing a number on me. Wearing all black can look trés chic as long as it is done in the right way. I would say one of the keys to wearing all black or any monochrome outfit is to play on textures. Layer with different textures to create a chic monochrome look.

Sweater - Oscar De La Renta * Beaded Top, Shades - Vintage * Pants - Zara * Hat - H&M

Photos by - Chai Studio

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Take time to walk in the Sunshine

This world is dark and dim and so one must take time to walk in the sunshine. Living in the light is a conscious decision and oh so worth it. Enter a room that is pitch dark, turn on the light, all darkness flees. That is the power of the light. Not only will it cause you to shine and strengthen your bones, but it will cause those around you to shine as well.

Jumpsuit, Cardigan - Vintage * Shoes - F21(similar here)

Photos by - Chai Studio

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Indego Africa Fall Trunk Show

Yesterday I attended a wonderful trunk show for Indego Africa. I always love when fashion can serve a great cause and this was one of those experiences. I could go on and on about the wonderful things that Indego Africa is doing to support women in Rwanda so please check out their website and pick up a thing or two.

This is what I wore to the event...

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