Yaya Mavundla

It's that time of the year again, I am celebrating my birthday instyle...         You are invited to come have fun with us, on stage will be Amstel Diva of 3 Sum and MC for the evening is Selby Mkhize of uKhozi FM. Date: 31st August 2013 ... Time: 19h00 (Red Carpet) Cover Charge: FREE ENTRY (R30.00 AFTER 10PM) Theme: BLACK & BLING Venue: Club Red, Randburg, Gardens Mall A number of well known DJ's will be on the decks to keep everyone on dance floor. I am also working on his own show, Oh my gosh!; fashion police which is due to launch in September and will be available though his soon to be launched website www.yayarsa.co.za There will be a space allocated for media to place their materials to interview whos who who will be attending the event and take pictures alongside the red carpet. For media RSVP's please e-mail Jen at multimedia_pr@outlook.com   Interact with me on twitter @YayaRSA or join the conversation here: #YayaM25...

The stage is set for explosive dancing in this week’s episode. It will be a battle of nerves, skill, technique, grace, and popularity to make it into the top five, and all six remaining couples are bringing out all the armour. The couples are: Thapelo and Hayley, Mpho and Nombulelo, Lalla and Grant, Graeme and Lindsey and Zakeeya and Ryan. With each couple having made it thus far – each has a chance of making it to the finals. At the very least, and to maintain one’s pride, all couples will want to make this round. Expect an unadulterated performance with outstanding entertainment.    Pabi & Mark on SABC3 as MC's The dances on offer are the Cha Cha, the Jive and the two waltzes; the elegant Waltz and the more technical Viennese Waltz. Lalla and Grant and Jay and Tsholo will do the upbeat Jive while Mpho and Nombulelo and Thapelo and Hayley will do the more elegant waltz. Graeme and Lindsey will do the sexy Cha Cha while Zakeeya and Ryan will demonstrate the Viennese W...

Mxo Luke: “Refuse to give up, who knows who you will inspire”, is what Morningside’s Mxo Luke the creative behind the brand, House of St Luke, lives by. Mkhize (known by friends and family as Mxo) was inspired to pursue a career in the fashion industry because he says, “It is something I always had in me, even when I was pursuing my Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Psychology and Labour Studies. I always had an interest in international and local trends, so after working for years, I decided to take the leap of faith and pursue this dream I had, so I am self-taught.” His mother was also a huge influence in his fashion and style ensuring that he always looked smart and presentable from an early age, whether it was for school or functions. She introduced him to various brands and opened his eyes to the world of fashion, where he now thrives.  “I love working with people and interacting with them. I also love their facial expressions when they see a finished garment. Designers...

Zarth Designs was founded in 2009, by owner and head designer, Zama Mathe. From working in a bank to designing garments and becoming an invited designer for the 2012 Vodacom Durban July is quite an unusual jump, but for Mount Edgecombe resident and Durban designer, Mathe, she knew fashion was her calling. Mathe says she has always been quite artistic and good with her hands and after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at University, to have something substantial behind her, she moved onto the creative side of things and put her time into fashion designing. Mathe has no formal educational background in this field. “I learn as I go along,”she says, which has clearly proven successful. Zarth is now a luxury brand that is distinguished by its stylistic originality combined with the superior sartorial content of its creations. The strong identity of the Zarth brand has evolved over the years while always remaining faithful to its inherent standards. An unmistakable style, t...

Durban’s Fashion Fair (DFF) 2013 – now an eagerly anticipated annual event – takes fashion in the City to new heights. Four days of fantastic showings that begin on Thursday 22 nd and end on Sunday 25 th will not only bring some of the big names of South African fashion to our shores, but introduce international designer Diego M from Italy and new star, Mina Evans-Anfom, from Ghana, who is attracting attention both on the continent and in Europe. In addition to creating a whole new designer fashion vibe in Durban, the DFF will also see top local and international buyers waiting in the wings. As DFF becomes more and more high profile each year, it is carving itself an important niche on the South African fashion calendar – and providing a quality platform for emerging talents to showcase their work and Durbanites to appreciate just what the City’s fashion industry has to offer. The eagerly anticipated opening to the DFF is scheduled for 4pm on Thursday, August 22 nd with a sh...

Being stylish is having an innate sense of style in every aspect, your lifestyle, the way you clothe both yourself and your surroundings, the way in which you conduct your career, the destinations you travel to, what you drive, where you dine and what you swig. The SA Style Awards founded and co-ordinated by publicist Jillian Grogor has become one of the most prestigious occasions on the fashion and social calendar. It is dedicated to finding South Africa's fashion makers and trendsetters who bear this label of "stylish" with such unmistakable panache and good taste. Over the years we have showcased the glamour, success & unmistakable sense of style of some of SA’s most stylish personalities. Now in its 15th year the SA Style Awards has garnered loyal support from blue chip sponsors and partners who have aligned their brands to the awards. The current SA Style Awards sponsors are Hyde Park Corner, Southern Sun & Southern Sun Hyde Park Hotel, Volv...