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UZI Swahili [u-zi-] thread, string (ref) The idea of bringing things together- the same way that the ladies at Uzi will be collaborating
4. Covergirl Spread 7. The Sit Down We chat with our new friend and February covergirl, Sinothando 8. Xo Remembering to celebrate life and love 9. Makeup Tutorial Beauty Guru, Mishka shows us how to slay on Valentine's Day 10. Get your tassel game on Time to DIY and accessorize with finesse 12. Behind the Scenes Meet the Uzi dames
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Model: Sinothando Mpofu Photographer: Nick Ndoole Joggo Productions Ltd.
What an honour it was to 'Sit Down' with this fiercely talented individual. Sinothando graces us with her captivating beauty as our cover girl and shares her views on Valentine's Day and the importance of self-love. -Foxii
The Sit Down
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For Valentine’s Day I would get a teddy bear holding a big heart-shaped box containing chocolate. For Easter, I would get a bunny (not a real one) and some chocolate. For Christmas, it would depend on whether I was naughty or nice |always ‘nice' :-)| and for New Year’s Day, a Happy New Year’s Day treat. Something extra special was always in store for my birthday. This had nothing to do with being spoilt (although I was an only child growing up) or even the gifts necessarily. My mother and I simply loved to celebrate every holiday. Those are the major ones. Depending on which country we were residing in at the time, we would celebrate all the local holidays there too. Like Moshoeshoe Day or Ascension in Lesotho; Freedom Day or Youth Day in South Africa, and St. Patrick’s Day (which the whole world has adopted) in the U.K. Don’t worry, strictly PG at the time. I would wish her a Happy Mother’s Day in May and a Happy Father’s Day in June, for she was (is) both to me after all. This, ladies and gentlemen, is where my love of holidays stems from. And then there's Valentine’s Day. People just ‘love to hate it’…I can’t understand why. The idea may seem to revolve around couples, but this is the 21st century – it's okay to break that mold. We are free to celebrate with anyone who is game that day: your sister, your brother, your girls, co-workers, anyone. You can do so anywhere too – there are no rules and if you think there are, there is no law against breaking them. (You understand I’m not suggesting you break any actual laws, right? Okay, good.) I wasn’t always married, or even in a relationship, yet I always had fun. Even as a married couple, we’re not restricted to making a day for just us.
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"This is more of a soft glam makeup look as there’s nothing smokey or overly luxurious about it but it’s definitely all about that pop of colour and an intense glow which is perfect for a night out. What’s not to love?!"
I agree that we should celebrate love every day. But what is so wrong about having an exclusive day for love? Sure, it has been consumerized, just like most of the big holidays, but that’s just business. Nobody is forced to partake in that part of the day. We can still enjoy the day without falling victim to the hype, unless of course you want to and that’s okay too. I celebrate being born, being alive every day. I do. I also acknowledge and celebrate my birthday. It’s my day, my exclusive day to be exact. We’re all different; I get that we don’t all like the same things or see life through one set of eyes. Some people don’t like holidays period or are not big celebration people. That’s their prerogative. Just as it is for those who do like them and would like to enjoy them without any negative energy. Mama and I still celebrate holidays (the list is much longer than I mentioned). I’m bound to get a call or a text at the very least, wishing me a ‘Happy Yukon Heritage Day’ or vice versa. This is a simple ritual that I love. To me, it’s not about the gifts or related paraphernalia. I don’t expect anything, plus we’re too far apart to exchange gifts now anyway. There is so much negativity and ‘bad’ in the world that we can’t control; this is one of the small ways in which we choose to celebrate life. Your turn, just celebrate life and motivate someone today. xo Milé
Glam Up for Valentine's Day
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Secure your wool/yarn to the top of your earring with super glue. You can opt to use gloves to protect your hands while applying the glue.
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Yarn Glue Tweezers Hoop Earrings Gloves
Tightly wrap the wool/yarn around the hoop until the earring is fully concealed.
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Inspired by Valentine's Day - Inspired by LOVE
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D.I.Y Tassel Earrings
Once you get to the end of the hoop, cut the wool/yarn and secure the end using superglue to avoid any unravelling
Cut desired amount of pieces, bearing in mind the amount with determine the thickness of the tassels.
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Secure the tassels around the hoop with several knots and cut off any excess wool/yarn. I also recommend applying superglue at the knots.
VOILA! Your final product should look like this. Feel free to get creative and jazz things up with beads, embellishments or extra tassels. Hope you all enjoyed this quick and easy DIY. Happy Valentine’s Day!❤ - Rina
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UZi Dames
Rina is a Vincentian-born blogger who digs all things creative. Inspired by a mix of current trends and classic statement pieces, she enjoys being innovative and taking her own spin on making clothing, jewellery and accessories. Says Rina: “I aspire to continue to learn, grow and let my imagination run wild.” Get inside Rina’s creative hub on instagram.
Milé is a citizen of the captivating realm of make believe who has had her nose in books for as long as she can remember. As the Founding Editor of miléwrites, the “wondrous world of words” (where she can read, write and create new spheres) is her happy place. Join her as she chronicles her journey to being published at bookingmyjourney.
Foxii is a vlogger, talk show host and the executive producer of FoxiiNetwork. When she is not in front of the camera, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. Her soul purpose is to live in and leave a legacy that is greater than herself.
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