Fitspire me

Changing my body lifestyle - new mottos: health and fitness :) Realised how bad it was the other day when I was panting by the time I got to the top of one flight of stairs! hahahaha. So.. Exercise is on the books

SHAWCO

I joined SHAWCO at UCT an organization involved in various projects to help various underprivileged communities. I joined the project called Masizame in Hout Bay. I chose this project as I live in Hout Bay which means a lot to me and am so happy to be helping even if it is a small contribution! We tutor grade 6's maths - times tables at the moment. I'm tutoring a beautiful girl called Mamelo and a hilarious little boy called Edwin - all very cute. I can't get involved as much as I'd like to due to my busy days with varsity work and external work too :/ I tutor once a week and really encourage everyone and anyone to join - fun and very rewarding! Have a beautiful week A x

Torné Velk Photography 2013

2013 means a new year which means new ideas, goals and dreams. What do you aim to achieve this year?

-I aim to make mistakes and to learn from them as I feel that’s the best way to learn. I’m traveling to Bali in June and would love to shoot a few girls there. I want to shoot more ‘intense’ themed stuff and meet new people to work with.

What are the biggest lessons you have learnt over the past few years as a fashion photographer?

- To never say too much as the industry in Cape Town is so small, and to always be aware of whats new regarding fashion. Also the model is the most important aspect of a photo, not the clothes or make up.  

What has been the greatest experience for you and is there a job in particular that has highlighted this?

- The greatest experience has been my entire journey over the last 2 years of development and learning. I’ve met some amazing people and met some of my good friends through my passion. Each shoot is a great experience for me.  

What is your favourite subject matter, style and theme?

- My favourite thing to achieve from my photos is an edgy feel and style. I would like to develop more on a darker more attitude style.  

You are 18 now. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

- Wow, I would hope to have travelled and shot in places like Milan , London and new York. I would also love to have shot certain international models and icons.  

What inspires your work the most at this current stage in your life?

- Many blogs and magazines as well as of course many photographers such as Lara Jade and Chris heads!

WOW - What talent

A x

So... I realize I have not posted in who knows how long...:/ (and I realize I have said that about a million times) VERY uncool. And I know this is the weirdest time to start posting again (4am on a friday night) but.. due to the fact that I have stopped drinking as of Sunday 3rd of Feb I am currently buzzing from the after effects of Redbull. haha. Went out with my girlfriend and fellow blogger in fact to Club 31 - was pretty insane! Anyways, I am quite enjoying the sober life (not that I was an alcoholic or anything) and YES you can go to places like Tiger (gross) or Caprice or any other place for that matter mingling with crazy drunk people, stay sober and have fun. You do not fade 'early' as many people have warned me, or have less fun or party less hard. I infact have more energy, do not end up doing embarassing stuff and do not have to lie around the next day nursing a hangover. haha. Anyways not trying to preach here ;)

So... I'm back and going to be better on the current updates with the blog! Soon to come.. Interview with Miss Torné Velk - fashion photographer! And more...

A x x

Confessions of a Rager

So... wow. A lot has happened since we last spoke ;) I've finished school (FORVER - screeeeaaaaming! I now do not have any excuses as to why I slack at blogging), became single and just got back from rage (devil horns face).

Which brings me to my topic - PLETT RAGE.
Confessions of Rager ;)

Day 1:
Lunch time: Arrive
"Arriving Party" at our house - food, drinks, music, people
Midnight: VIP
4.30: Get kicked out of the club when it shuts down (I thought this was rage??)

Day 2:
Wake up at about 1pm (are you serious - usually wake up at maybe 8.30)
Breakfast - rolls, omelettes, 2 min noodles, chips, double vodka redbull
The discovery of "Beach Bar" on central beach
Arive: 10 minutes left to go for the buy 2 get 1 free special - downing competition
Get covered in blue stamps by DJ Moosa whilst attempting to 'own' the dancefloor
Cut my foot open on DJ box whilst dancing and nearly haemorrhage to death (ok I'm kidding but it wasn't pretty)
Get home - eat, pass out, apparently people came over
I'm up, I'm up! Predrink - VIP @ midnight

Me and Kirst - at VIP on first night (blue stamps - faded haha)




 

 

In the DJ box with DJ Moosa (Stamp happy the next day)



Day 3 - 7:

See day 2 ;) (with a few variations - don't want to bore you)

 

OUR PLETT DRESSES :D



 

 

So..there's always those stories of people that have been to Plett and their experiences and opinions however I found a few to be HIGHLY different.

Things that people don't tell you:
 - You will prob sleep with your make up on every night (and perhaps your clothes and shoes on some haha)
- This is the most unhealthy week of your life (if you end up drinking a fruit flavoured drink or eating a vegetable flavoured packet of 2 min noodles - that will be the healthiest thing you consume that day)
- VIP is not how I imagined it - call me a snob but when I heard the word 'superclub' I was kinda thinking more along the lines of European state of the art club... so um, VIP - more of a massive warehouse and an outdoor section with marquie (lots of sloppy dressed people and anything goes! Me and my girlfriends still wore dresses and heels every night though - anything goes right?)
- At some stage you will be in the pharmacy trying to stock up (and probably have not realized the prices of meds now days) and you will need at least one, if not all of these things: plasters, painkillers, antibacterial cream, corenza-c, vitamins, enos - yip used them all haha
- NB: Do not go out earlier than midnight! So many people I know ended up leaving the club early to go home cause they were tired?? Come oooon!
- Afternoon sleep (more like 6pm ish) - crucial (you can still manage to sleep in late, party like rockstars all day and prematch/party and go out at night!
- If you are one of those people that dig dancing and are always jamming on the dancefloor - it is insanely hoooot! Like rip my clothes off hot. So hair up + dress is the best choice - but of course still taking beauty ino account

Pic: BEACH BAR!

Anyways, besides getting back hardly being able to walk, a few burns, gash on my ankle, no voice, sick and 2kgs heavier - Plett was INSANE ;)

PS: It has taken me I don't know how long to do this damn post because blogger is like on crack or something. There are random spaces and gaps - yes I am aware. And the writing changed allignment half way through, really?? Anyways whatevs, more pics to come soon ;)

MOWGLI x

New Hair & Week off

Soo.. I've had a week off because of my hecticly spread out exam time table! Been trying to keep myself super busy although it sometimes problematic! On friday I 'ombréd' my hair! Slightly like dip dye but more subtle.. pretty spontaneous :D The hairdresser had no idea what I was talking about and literally had to explain it to her.. haha! But very happy with the outcome - needed a change :)

On Sat was my sisters 21st... absolutely incredibly! It was at The Reserve in town, drinks and snacks and speeches first - I did a speech!!! Eeep! But I must say I was very impressed with it, pretty hilarious haha ;) Then dinner and dessert and drinks.. lots more.. haha. Everyone looked beautiful, especially my stunning sister and was SO fun - although I overdid the wine a bit and left at like 1 - boo what a loser! haha. But was still insane! (Pics soon!)

I then went shopping the other day and basically cleaned out my bank account (so much for saving!?) But bought some gorgeous items - wripped denim shorts with fades, midrift coral top, black open back dress - you know I can't resist anything open back, AMAZING bikini, 3 pairs of shoes, new tie dye midrift top for gym and then me and my 3 besties got tight yellow body con dresses that we're going to get printed for Plett Rage (devil face. hehe). Very excited!

My new hair! (not the best pic!)

Cappuccinos and chocolate mousse cake with mom :D

Sushi and cocktails at Pepenero with my sis and then Caprice

My new amazing bikini!

Denim shorts - pink and yellow detail!

Coral top + shorts (yes yes - I took a mirror pic)

SHOEEEEEES...

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Happy Wednesday! x x