Quiz Page 43 of 99 (PART TWO)

1. “Took a walk downtown to grab a coffee from my favourite spot…” “At the coffee shop I take time to pick a spot. I like it quiet and hidden enough to feel like I’m away from everyone but at the same time, I like watching the people come in and out.”

2. “I saw some kids…their style was just so unapologetic, things that shouldn’t match, did. Colours and patterns that shouldn’t make sense, did. I asked them for a pic…”

“…I like watching the people. Or outside the window going about their day. I often check out what they’re wearing and sometimes I get some great ideas, other days, I’m like oh honey, no.”

“…Amandi, she’s got an amazing sense of style…loves combining bold jewellery and colours with an urban sensibility, but never forgets her township roots, she’s my low-key muse.”

“…I check out the latest news on Selly Raby Kane, perhaps one of the biggest fashion (and business) inspirations right now. I mean, Beyonce wears her stuff!! A girl can dream…”

3. “I need the smell of coffee in the morning to get me going. It’s my fuel, the elixir that helps me walk the city, camera in hand, clicking away at whatever inspires me that day – a bird? The way the buildings line up against the skyline? The kaleidoscopic colours of the fruits and vegetables at the market or the big, earnest smiles of the people in my community; it’s what motivates me to keep trying, to keep creating.”

4. “…I’ve been working with some designers in the community on some original fabric prints that have a little bit of an urban touch, we’re going to try placing this fabric on upscaled denim jackets and jeans, I think we might have something here, who knows.” “I’m going to create at least three unique samples I can show friends and customers. Maybe look into a creative photo shoot? (pricing? Who could help with the photos? Maybe contact Thabo later about that…)”

5. “I’m just too excited to even think. It’s given me more va-va-voom to keep creating, I find I’m even struggling to disconnect at times, just work, work, work…Have to take time off once in a while, it’s all about balance. When I’m balanced, I’m happier and calmer and I work better. Keep that in mind Thandi, BALANCE girl!!”

6. “But things are looking up (be GRATEFUL Thandi!)” “Yesterday we hit 2000 followers on our Instagram page, and someone from a well-known local fashion blog has reached out for an interview.”