Few that last: the Rowdy sling bag
Lately, I’ve been so adamant about owning a few things that will last me a long time. I've been paying attention to a lot of talks around fashion waste and decided to transition into being a conscious consumer. Living out of my suitcase may have something to do with that decision but I really am determined to reduce the amount of fabric waste I personally produce. This has come to mean reducing the number of items I own so I am building a capsule wardrobe full of items that will last and I will love forever.
What I wore to the Wakati album launch
Striking a balance between overdressing and underdressing is really hard. The line between the two is so thin. On days like these, I often opt for a white top. White clothes have a way of looking so elegant without looking too formal. Pair that with jeans, and you have officially split your body between the over and under dress zone.
For a home alone work day
When I am home alone I dress up. I know it sounds totally insane, because when you are home alone your lazy bone kicks in (at least mine does) and all you want to do is lay down, watch TV and eat whatever you can pull from the fridge. To counter that urge to be a couch potato, I usually opt for a cold shower as soon as I wake up, some clean clothes that aren't my pyjamas, and a minimal face beat.
My journey to fashion
If you grew up in Tanzania then you understand how important it is to get a new dress for Christmas (if you are Muslim, for Eid).
It's 11:49 pm on the 24th of December, 2002 and I am holding a torch for my mom whose back is bent over a practically ancient singer sewing machine. We are making my Christmas dress. Flower printed chiffon over a pink satin. We are making a high-waisted pouf dress with a huge bow at the back.