Giveaway: River Island Launches in South Africa

To celebrate the arrival of River Island onto South Africa’s fierce, fabulous, fetch, and fashionable shores I have created this pungent mood board showcasing some of their lust-worthy-must-have autumn / winter 2014 collection pieces. Check out my profile clickhere [BATTLE TO BRITAIN]  and if you love it, vote for it and leave a comment in the comment section to let me know what you think of the River Island’s vibe! 

Sadly only South African readers are allowed to cast votes - shout out to my internash lovers. I know you got my back in spirit on this one! 

WHAT IS IT IN FOR YOU?

On the 18^th September 2014, River Island flagship store will be opening in Rosebank Mall and everyone is going to be there! Luck for you, I have passes to give to three fabulous peeps (no +1) to the Night of Fashion event. Together with that I am throwing in R300 for each of the three winners, to spend on the night at River Island each. You should either be based in Joburg and the surrounds or be willing to get to Joburg at your own expense in order to attend the event.

HOW WILL I PICK THE THREE WINNERS?

STEP 1: Like my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AccordingToJerri

STEP 2: Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/JerriMokgofe

STEP 3: Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JerriMokgofe

STEP 4: Tweetpic me YOUR favourite picture from my blog or facebook page and use the hashtag #AccordingToJerri If you not up for the admin just tweet me and let me know you have voted for ME using hashtag #AccordingToJerri

It is that easy, good luck lovers and hope to see you at the event for some bubbles, schmoozing and shopping!

COMPETITION CLOSED

Winners are: @Nomanqoba_M, @_Heiresss and @FalzSA

Style on a shoestring x Edgars Club Magazine July Issue 2013

Style on a shoe string; what are the tricks of the trade? Find out here in Vox Pox I did for the July issue of Edgars Club Magazine.

South African Designers x South Africa Fashion Week Designer Capsule Collection For Edgars

The SAFW Designer Capsule Collection represents the turning point in the history of SAFW. For the first time a fashion week has launched a commercial line for associated designers.  As a rule, fashion weeks are preserved for buyers and the media.  A business-to-business approach and limited space mean that fashion-loving members of the public are often left in the cold.

However, the SAFW Designer Capsule Collection breaks this barriers in one fell swoop, making remarkable designer garments and gorgeous fashion easily accessible to the public.

 
Take pride of our very own, shop and wear local. Be fashionably patriotic!

Thembisa Mdoda | Fashionable & Stylish Actress x According To Jerri

She might have a familiar face, a face that leaves you thinking you have seen before, chances are that you have. Her last name might sound familiar. That is all because she Anele Mdoda’s sister.  You know Anele right? Yes the only Anele in Johannesburg - Beyonce’s biggest fan in the entire universe amongst other things. Having said that Thembisa has never been the one to ride on her sister’s hustle and success she has earned her own stripes in her own approach. Just as renowned and respected within the circles she maneuvers and fields of expertise. I have always known her as Thembisa ‘The girl with a fierce handbags collection” only after a year I found out that she was Anele’s sibling.  She is a mother of two boys (twins) and wife to Athandwa Kani, the son of renowned actor John Kani.

O’ the just-above-the-knees body con dress with a plunging neckline and tassels vibe is by Gert Johan Coetzee. You can shop the dress at Edgars Sandton City and Melrose Arch by the SA Fashion Week Capsule collection pop-up in store section. 

Should you ever wondered WHO THE HELL IS SHE? Well let’s find out what Miss Thang is about, as she answers a few selection of questions I threw her direction.

1. I love your vibe

2. How would you describe yourself in one word?

 Meticulous 

3. What is it that you do and why?

 I'm an actress and an arts journalist because if it wasn't for art I'd be walking around aimless.

4. You are a biggest inspiration to someone reading this; may you please share with them a few words of wisdom they will forever cherish, and ignite their will power to keep on keeping on:

When you're going through hell, keep going. Keep telling yourself they don't know who they're messing with.

5. Has there been a defining moment in your life that made you decide to take the direction in life that they did?

I've had two. When I played Winnie Mandela in a theatre production, my loves for theatre grew in leaps and bounds, and when I had my twin boys that grounded me and made an understanding performer out of me (hope that makes sense)

6. Your STRICTLY two favourite South African bloggers?

Akona Ndungane

Vuvu Nqezane

7. Give me names of the three unsung heroes of South Africa’s fashion, style and trends playground – fresh faces, underdogs and preferably people I don’t know.

Chu Suwannapha

Palesa Mahlaba (True love Fashion editor)

Sunshine Shibambo  

8. Which country or city in the world do you think would allow you to be truly YOU?

Monaco

9. If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role as you? WOW! Kimberley Elise. Definitely.

10. What are your views on people who do not like to pay for others knowledge and skills on an area of their specialty?

UNACCEPTABLE!!!

11. When do you stop doing things for free and start talking money?

When people entrust your vision with their money. I believe in earning your stripes.

12. South African bloggers; what is it that they doing completely wrong?

Some SA bloggers can't seem to separate their personal lives from their blogs/work. I can't take them seriously after that.

13. Do you buy clothing items based on the fact that you saw a celebrity wearing a loaned designer outfit? Does it matter, does it make a difference?

I'm very meticulous when it comes to my look. I envision it in my head and I don't stop until I get it right. I look and see everything and everyone and draw inspiration. So yes.

14. The most unglamorous thing about fashion is?

Style!!!

Should you like to get in touch with Thembisa Mdoda:

Tweet: @Tembisa

Credentials: Artist CV

Booking:  (011) 726 6076

Email: thembisa@blaque.co.za

SHAKE YOUR TITS, I LOVE YOUR WORK!