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Celebrating the exciting for those who love and care for MANAGING EDITOR ADMINISTRATOR
season of the year, their bodies. To those who follow
which is summer, grooming issues, Gentleman’s Clive Mapfumo Tinashe Nyakabau
we are thrilled to be Corner is a must visit barbering
issuing our bright and colourful outlet that has since made BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER DISTRIBUTION
third edition. inroads among the rich and
famous of Harare. Joyline Zindaga Valentine Katsande
We believe you will love the
fresh look and feel of our print 2022 has given us the freedom SALES & MARKETING MANAGER CONTRIBUTORS
and digital editions that make we longed for during lockdown Newton Musara Citrine Interiors
our content easier to explore and we are progressing towards MARKETING Tanium Gutters
and engage. reconnecting to our usual Ashley Bangamu Michael Monson
normal routines, that include, EDITORIAL Declutter
This issue features an assorted, travelling, attending events and Michael Nott Garbage Guys
power-packed bunch of most of all shopping- the refined Martin Chemhere Maori Furniture
stories. One of these is our aspect of life coated with style Tanyaradzwa Marabada Silverstar Mercedes
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Citrine Interiors
Comfort & Elegance
text by Michael Nott
photos by Derrick Manyika & Fotohaus

Citrine is an exquisite gem stone which
ranges in colour from a bright sunny
yellow to more mellow amber, orange and
brown. It’s the birth stone of people born
in November – like its owner of Citrine
Designs, Rachael Kapasura. It also reputed
to stimulate creativity and imagination
so it’s a doubly appropriate name for this
new design consultancy service.

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Citrine is happy to work with
customers to create their own
unique design plans and are
comfortable with home site
visits to draw up plans.

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The furniture is handmade at their factory in
Willowvale and each piece is a unique,
one-off creation.

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Citrine started out in 2020, during the height
of the pandemic, but became fully established
in 2021. It initially started out as bit of a hobby
for Rachael when business was slow during the
lockdown. It was difficult to find exactly the right
furniture for her own home so Rachael began her
furniture and design journey, creating furniture
solutions for herself. She started out designing
interiors for friends who were impressed by her
designs for her home and the business grew from
there. During the pandemic lockdown there were
few opportunities to import furniture so it made
sense to start manufacturing locally – in addition
the prices for locally made furniture were
competitive and clients could have more input
about the style and finishes.

Citrine design and manufacture bespoke
furniture – mostly chairs and sofas, but other
furniture too – to suit their clients’ individual
design schemes and to fit exactly in to the
required space allocation. Customers can liaise
with Rachael to work out the exact size, shape,
design and fabric finish that they dream about
– and Citrine can accommodate all their wishes,
and more.

Customers can bring in their own inspiration
from magazine pictures or sketches and Rachael
can work on their ideas or supply her own design
ideas and suggestions. Citrine can make site visits
to measure up, make suggestions and come up
with an integrated design scheme. Citrine offers
a full turn-key service that includes paint colours,
furniture, layout, lighting and all the other details
like lighting, flooring and accessories.

Furniture is handmade at their factory in
Willowvale and each piece is a unique, one
off creation. They have a team of experienced
carpenters, upholsterers and manufacturers to
create your perfect furniture pieces just for you.
Initially starting out as a service for reupholstery
and renovations for existing furniture they have
now moved on to creating and manufacturing
their own unique designs. Customers can
supply their own fabric or select from Citrine’s
range of fabrics, largely from the internationally
recognised Hertex range, although other ranges
are available too as per customers’ requests.
They can also facilitate the import of furniture for
customers from other international destinations
like South Africa and Turkey and the Middle East.

Citrine offer a full turn-key design plan including
a colour consultation for walls, custom made
furniture and accessories. They also offer a
project management service for new décor
projects which includes designing for sub-
contractors and overseeing their services. They
work with Pride of Africa for flooring solutions
and can oversee the supply of curtains, curtain
rods, blinds and other soft furnishings down

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Citrine’s design style
is mainly modern
contemporary, yet they
are still flexible enough to
cater for any design style.

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Citrine can make site visits to measure
up, make suggestions and come up
with an integrated design scheme

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DESIGN to the smallest detail. Citrine also works
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other suppliers for a lighting scheme that
can include your home as well as your
outdoor and entertainment spaces.

Citrine can usually supply up to three
drawings and renders for their interior
design schemes which customers can
choose from or select individual design
plans which they’re comfortable with.
Citrine is happy to work with customers
to create their own unique design plans
and are comfortable with home site visits
to draw up plans. So whether you’re
renovating a single room or designing a
whole new home Citrine has the design
scheme to s uit your needs.

They have a fabulous showroom at 17
Phillips Avenue in Belgravia where you can
see some of their bespoke furniture and
complete interior design schemes. It’s well
worth a visit. Rachael tends to favour quite
moody and intense design schemes, thanks
to her experience as a colour consultant
for a leading paint supplier and many years
of experience in the interior design field.

Citrine’s design style is mainly modern
contemporary, yet they are still flexible
enough to cater for any design style.
Rachael’s personal favourite style is Wabi
Sabi - a Japanese concept embracing
the art of finding beauty within the
imperfections of life. It celebrates cracks,
crevices, and all the other marks that time,
weather and love leave behind.

text by Farai Chaka BPLSVAIURRCUCAITMNNCOCECERHSHWISEAIOSNFFURNALLELLDYWLS
photos by Refined Magazine
additional photos by Prime World

Prime World made quite an impression
when they officially opened their Victoria
Falls outlet on 22 August. They opened
their new store at a glorious event attended by
the who’s who of the Victoria Falls community
and beyond. This is Prime World’s fourth store
in Zimbabwe having established two of them in
Harare and one in Bulawayo prior. The Victoria
Falls community is being treated to a range of
products that are unique, deluxe, worth their
value. and created using the latest designs and
technology. Moreover, most of these products
are imported from reputable European and Far
Eastern based manufacturers which explains the
elegant and quality products Prime World stocks.

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Where quality & elegance meet.

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Three Monkeys Restaurant and The River Brewing went from being exclusively known for their
Co. handled the catering, having ready food grand looking lighting products to offering other
and beverages for those in attendance as they products which are just as important when it
immersed themselves in the grandeur of the new comes to infrastructure development, home or
showroom with its variety of lighting products office improvement.
hanging from the rafters. The Prime World
sales consultants, all of whom boast superior To have a variety of products at their disposal,
knowledge of the source, workings, warranty and Prime World imports from manufacturing
durability of Prime World products were available companies in Europe and the Far East with
to take the inquisitive on a tour. whom Prime World has established deep trading
relations with. However, they also manufacture
Prime World is a privately owned company which some of their products for instance the Liege
offers the most premium of lighting products, solar range of carpets, the Hilti range of power tools
power components, furniture pieces, tools and and also the household furniture.
flooring solutions be it for residential, commercial
or industrial purposes. The expansion drive truly Prime World’s lighting product range is very
started when they decided to rebrand from diverse. Their flagship showroom in Msasa
Lighting World to Prime World, a process which alone has over 1500 different types of lighting
saw them bringing into their product range fold, products and accessories. They are distributors
furniture, power tools, solar power components, of Fumagalli, Schneider, Eglo, Luxram and Bree
electricals and also flooring solutions. They lighting products. The have pendant lights, down

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lights, floor and wall lights perfect for general, area
or task lighting. These kinds of lights could liven up
every space in your house from the kitchen to the
bathroom and the best thing is part is that they
are both sustainable and energy efficient.

Also in the showroom were impeccable flooring
solutions guaranteed to give whichever room or
office some expensive character. Prime World
mainly retails Traviata and Liege flooring solutions.
Traviata vinyl flooring solutions are known for their
being easy to install, clean and maintain, resilient
waterproof, comparatively affordable and suitable
for any kind of décor or environment whether it
is for residential purposes or commercial. The
carpets and rugs are from Liege, a Belgian luxury
brand offering bespoke high-end flooring options
and the quality of the offerings will leave your
environment feeling as stylish, comfortable than
ever.

The Victoria Falls branch also heavily stocks
solar power components and electrical products.
For these, Prime World rely on manufacturing
companies of which they are agents of like
PylonTech, Victron Energy, Solskin, Freedonwon,
Must, Fronius and Blue Nova. Prime World is also
into furniture manufacturing. They sell expertly
designed lounge suites, ottomans, chairs, chaise
benches, wine racks, dining sets and daybeds.
Suppose you fail to find the exact furniture piece
you desire; they would be glad to have those
custom made for you.

Prime World Victoria Falls is located at 267A
Adam Stander Drive and is open for trading from
8AM – 5PM Mondays to Fridays and from 8AM
– 1PM on Saturdays. Be sure to visit their store
“Where quality and Elegance meet.”

Call: +263 775 146 887
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.primeworld.co.zw
Facebook: Primeworld.zw
Instagram: Primeworld.zw

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It provides first good impression to your With a modern office desk, you can give your
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If your place of work has frequent visitors, it workspace and storage space. Some
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about your business. The Zorra set is eye cluttered desk with things stored away.

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Budget friendly
ideas to make
the home cozy

and warm

By Joyline Zindaga

WINTER COMES AND GOES BUT
THE COLD COMES THROUGH
OCCASIONALLY WHEN IT’S WINDY
OR RAINING. THE ESSENCE IS TO MAKE THE HOME
AS COZY AND WARM AS POSSIBLE, IN A BUDGET
FRIENDLY WAY. PUTTING AN EXTRA THOUGHT INTO
YOUR HOME DÉCOR CAN MAKE IT FEEL WARMER
AND MORE INVITING. IMAGINE THAT COLD WINTER
NIGHT BY THE FIREPLACE!!!! THAT’S THE COZY, FUZZ
FEELING WE ARE GOING FOR.

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Profile Let’s take a look at some
simple decorating tips that
Joyline Zindaga has over 10 years will help you achieve a really
experience in the paint manufacturing cozy feeling in your home!
industry and is well versed in
decorative paints. She has a passion
for interior decor.

1. Choose warm paint
colours

Colour psychology denotes that colours
close to the red spectrum are warmer ie.
red, orange and yellow. These warm colors
evoke emotions ranging from feelings of
warmth and comfort. The key here is to
avoid cool colours like blue, purple and
green. W cannot always be painting hence
an accent wall /feature wall can be your
saving grace ie. Painting the focus wall of a
room with the warm colour of choice.

2. Use softer lighting

Change your light bulbs to warm light. You can always
use the cool light in summer. Lighting is a necessary part
of any good decor plan because it provides an overall
glow to a room. In addition to setting the tone for the
space, warm lighting creates enough light for you to see
and move around comfortably and safely. It creates that
intimate atmosphere we are going for.

Add Lamp, Fairy lights or Candles

Soft lighting can be created with the aid of lamps,
fairy lights or candles. With electricity challenges,
candles have become a part of our lives so
why not take the opportunity and get scented
ones to create the magical ambience with their
enchanting flickering glow! Adding fairy lights will
brighten any space and make it look warm and
welcoming.

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3. Add wood

Wooden cladding on one wall is an ultra-modern
way to add style and character to your interior and is
considerably strong. Aesthetically, wooden has so many
styles available. It is very versatile and can be used in a
variety of ways. One of the most notable advantages of
timber cladding is, of course, it’s environmentally friendly
nature. As a renewable, sustainable and recyclable
material, wood has become a staple for eco-homes across
the world. Wood adds to the coziness of a space and this
can be in its natural colour or you can add a varnish stain
to it.

Bringing in some of the
outdoors in with decorating
ideas pulled straight from
nature, is a very economical
way to change a space.
Incorporate wood furniture
and accents or plants can
create a relaxing feeling.

4. Hang heavier curtains 5. Add simple things

Swap out the summer sheers for curtains in a Smaller details can make the home inviting and
thicker fabric. These keep out the sultry winds but cozy. Elements and accessories enhance the
gives an elegance to the space. Darker colours and warmth and it can be fun deciding what to put
patterns add the extra oomph!! to create warmth where in what form.
and comfort in the living areas.

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Add quilts to the bed Add a throw
blanket
Not only are they warm, but most of them
are in pattern which gives a warm and fuzzy Place throws over sofas, chairs,
feeling by just watching the patterns. Pile a benches and beds to snuggle
few across your bed for extra warmth or just in when you are relaxing..
use them as decor. Choose blankets in seasonal
patterns and colors for an
Add a rug on the accent that’s easy to swap out
kitchen floor to keep throughout the year.
feet warm when
cooking or doing the Add layers to the bed
dishes
Switch your lightweight summertime
sheets for warmer fabrics, like flannel or
fleece. Cotton sheets made of cotton
sheets tend to hold the cold air, but
flannel sheets are the perfect option for
winter because they don’t hold cold air,
so you feel happy getting into bed every
night! They also keep you super warm
during the night. If you are fortunate to
have electric blankets, those cold nights
will be a thing of the past. You can pile on
additional pillows or drape a decorative
throw in a colour or pattern across the
foot of the bed.

6. Design in layers Bonus tip - Prep a spot for
reading
When you’re cold and you add an
extra pair of sock or jacket to your Create an alternative way to spend your time by
outfit can make a difference. The feathering a comfortable space where you can
same difference can be felt in your curl up with a favorite book, glossy magazine or
home when you add rugs, throws and your tablet. Add pillows, a throw and some books
accessories. Remember this is to add and a hot cup of coffee.
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featuring hues like rusty red, burnt
orange, mustard yellow and olive green
make gorgeous additions in the form of
cushions. Be sure to balance them out
with plenty of warm white to avoid a
heavy look.

DESIGN

Decluttering

is Self-Care

text by Tanyaradzwa Marabada

DeClutter Zimbabwe is slowly and surely helping many homes
and offices declutter, one space at a time. After opening two
shops in Newlands and Westgate, DeClutter will launch their
third shop in the heart of Harare at the prestigious Village Walk, just
in time for Christmas shopping, on November 20th. DeClutter is the
first ever internationally accredited professional organisers’ company in
Harare. The business started operating in July 2021 and has made such
a great impact one year later.

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The DeClutter story was conceptualised during the Covid pandemic. It was
at the time when everyone was stuck at home and all daily schedules were
thrown out of balance. This is when the founder Cleopatra Makoni, who’s
also referred to as Minimalist-in-Chief, started working on spring cleaning
her home. She discovered that for spring cleaning to be successful one
needs to declutter first; editing out all items and objects in every room,
deciding on what to keep, what to donate and what to get rid of because
the less you own the easier it is to clean and the less things you have the
more beautiful the place becomes hence the birth of the title Minimalist-
in-Chief.

So, one room at a time, she started decluttering and just like that, a job
that usually took her at least two and half weeks to complete took her
only 7 days to finish and it was at this point that she had a light-bulb
moment realising that no one was offering this service . She then started
developing this concept thinking about what it is that would help people
sort out their houses in the best way possible, reducing clutter and looking
into functionality. In that moment Declutter Zimbabwe was born to create
beautiful spaces.

Thinking about decluttering your space, either the home or office, always
feels like hiring yourself to do a job without a salary. However, it is important
to see it through the lens of the many benefits it can bring to your life. It is
the highest level of attracting healthy energy for everyone around you. A
cluttered home can cause a lot of stress and makes the everyday chores in
a home or office a mammoth task. Your brain will be mentally processing all
the mess, making it difficult to wind down and settle your mind. Decluttering
spaces is very productive, like Benjamin Franklin said “for every minute
spent on organising, an hour is earned.” Some of the benefits extracted
from decluttering are boosting productivity and creativity, discovering lost
treasures, making spaces easier to manage, clean and tidy.

Cleopatra Makoni has grown the brand over the year and attributes her
success to her employees that are reproducing her ideas to suit every client
and keep the business going.

“We pride ourselves in offering unmatched DeClutter is encouraging people to live and decorative mirrors just to mention a few.
consultancy in contemporary professional work in clean spaces as there are a number
organisation services and space creation. We of benefits that come with being in organised Cleopatra had this to say about an uncluttered
extend our client services to interior decor spaces. As a business that has been working home, “Having a simplified, uncluttered home
and refurbishment tailor-made to suit client on multiple projects and sellers of storage or office is a form of self-care. Out of clutter,
needs, budget and style. We have successfully solutions the experience gathered can really find simplicity. From discord, find harmony.
transformed numerous homes, offices, go a long way in educating people. DeClutter Decluttering helps with increasing the
pantries, closets, bathrooms, garages and is on a drive to achieve a world that lives in functionality of your spaces. Imagine a junk free
laundry rooms and built a very strong “brand” minimalistic, organised spaces. space, where everything you use is within reach;
in just one year. We recently opened another a world where you do not have to turn the room
much bigger and better branch in Westgate Some of the things you will find in the DeClutter upside down looking for a single item. You spend
Mall at a very colourful and successful launch Zimbabwe store include storage boxes, lunch boxes, less time treasure hunting and more time being
on the 20th of August 2022. We are in the standing towel stands, dry food storage containers, productive. Decluttering enhances efficiency,
process of renovating and setting up our third spice racks, wine bottle holders, canisters, cotton boosts productivity, thereby allowing our clients
store which will be located at the Village Walk bud holders, wire magazine holders, baskets and to channel more energy towards their individual
in Borrowdale,” some props for decorating like flower pots, vases, talents, careers and hobbies.”

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DeClutter Services

• Do it Yourself (DIY) Storage Solutions
Package

We offer products in store that help you
organise your spaces from pantries and
closets all the way to your office. We offer
tailor-made world-class space solutions
for your DIY projects. We offer products
to reduce excessive clutter (paper, books,
clothing, shoes, office supplies, home decor
items, food stuff, bathroom accessories
etc.) in the home or in the office.

• Fix and Supply Organising Package

We consult, recommend, create and
maintain organisational systems by
organising clients’ pantries, closets,
bathrooms and offices and teaching clients
the basic principles of organisation. We
also offer maintenance services.

• Home or Office Moving Services

We assist in relocations and we oversee
the entire moving process. We offer
preparation, packing, unpacking and
organising sevices. In an office setting, as
DeClutter we work closely with our clients
to increase productivity by stream-lining
paper-filing, electronic organisation, and
employee time-management.

• Gift Registry Package

We assist our clients in communicating
their desired gifts to their wedding guests.
Services also extend to Baby and Bridal
Showers.

Decluttering your home or office needs you
to be tough on yourself. Identify all items
you regularly use and all items you don’t use.
Set up three boxes - to keep, to donate and
to throw away and use them accordingly.
Declutter according to functionality rather than
emotional attachments. And remember it is a
process that should be done in stages, so don’t
overwhelm yourself. Hire the best professionals
in the country to help you through it, DeClutter
Zimbabwe.

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Coming Soon

Village Walk Branch
Shop number 24 , Village walk
Borrowdale, Retail Centre

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FOOD & DRINK

Healthy

Eating

All
Summer

Text by Tanyaradzwa Marabada

Eating healthy in summer is a great squash, berries, coconut water, smoothies, foods that are cheeky like peri peri chicken
plan that will protect you from iced tea, fish and chicken should be your and salsa, peri peri beef and bean salad even
dehydration, weariness and constant favourites in this season. Summer creates some hot spicy ribs. These encourage the
headaches. These problems can be reduced a lot of heat in the body leading to bloating drinking of beverages which is what people
by emphasizing the need to eat healthily and acidity but the right foods will help with want to stay hydrated in summer, For dessert,
during the hottest season on the calendar. A hydrating the body, repairing the skin when I encourage cold desserts with examples
healthy diet in summer incorporates foods damaged by heat, boosting the immune including sorbets, panna cottas, ice cream,
that promote a cooling effect or promote system and also help with seasonal allergies. mousses and fruit salads.” .
hydration. There is no need to settle for
boring meals when you want to enjoy a In a conversation with Chef Shawn The chef advised people to stay away from
healthy summer. Just know the right foods to Kasukuwere, he concurred with the notion sodas, as too much carbonated beverages
incorporate and enjoy the summer on a full that vegetables, fruits and cold beverages are can be harmful to the body. During summer
stomach. the healthiest for summer. Here is his idea it is more nutritious to drink fruit juice, water
of what a summer three course meal should and smoothies.
Nutritionists advise people to include have. “This summer you need foods that are
vegetables, colourful fruits and herbs in nourishing and refreshing and salads are an It is also important to note that Vitamin B and
summer. Foods that are high in vitamins, excellent option for starters. Some examples glucose are essential in summer because of
water and lean protein such as tomatoes, will be butternut salad, beetroot salad, green the energy capacity they carry. Heat tends to
watermelon, zucchini, oranges, spinach, salad, and prawn cocktails just to mention a get people exhausted so energy giving foods
broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, butternut few. For the main course you want to prepare are a plus to carry you through the day.

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FOOD & DRINK

Summer Healthy eating tips

1. Eat more fruits and veggies. They are many
colourful fruits and vegetables to keep you
healthy and full with every meal.

2. Add more greens and replace fried chicken
with grilled chicken and creamy ranch
dressing with light vinaigrette.

3. Always avoid overeating. There is nothing
more tempting than eating as much as you
want during the summer season. Don’t forget
to keep everything in moderation. If you must
snack choose fresh fruits and vegetables over
chips and desserts.

4. Keep temptation at bay. If your environment
encourages healthy eating habits, you’ll be
one step closer to your goals, whether you’re
trying to lose weight or get in shape. Replace
high-fat foods in your cabinets with fruits, nuts
and other healthy snacks.

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Bu ernut Salad

This summer
you need

foods that are
nourishing
and
refreshing...

The Chef Shawn’s way serving 5 people

Ingredients

1 head lettuce
250 grams cherry tomatoes/ Romania tomatoes
1 English cucumber
1 whole butternut
200g feta cheese

For the dressing

150 g toasted sesame seeds
200 ml olive oil
50g Dijon mustard
120 ml red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp of honey

Methodology

1) Wash all the vegetables.
2) Peel butternut and cut into 3-5 cm cubes drizzle with
oil and season with salt and pepper and place in a baking
tray and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
3) Shred lettuce and place in the fridge.
4) Cut cherry tomatoes in halves.
5) Slice the cucumber into strips

For the tahini dressing For the plating

1. Toast sesame seeds. Assemble or construct your salad putting a colour factor into
2. In a food processor combine toasted sesame seeds, Dijon consideration and add your feta cheese, garnish with rocket
mustard, honey, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper leaves and serve with dressing on the side or drizzle the
and blend. dressing on top of the salad.

Taking care of your health should be a priority especially in
summer.

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HEALTH

Get Into Re-hydration is described as “the process of restoring lost water
The Habit (dehydration) to the body tissues and fluids”. It is the process of
Of Drinking retaining the recommended amount of water for the functioning of
Enough Water the body. This emphasizes the fact that water plays a significant role in
This Summer human beings having healthy bodies.

text by Martin Chemhere The need for rehydration is more prevalent during the summer
(between September and April in Zimbabwe) when it’s common to
experience temperatures running into the high 30s or even low 40s.
Under such excessive heat we need to rehydrate our bodies. Re-
hydration works to re-energize the body after it has lost most of its
fluids. Some causes of dehydration include diarrhea, exposure to high
temperatures and a lack of drinking water. A dehydrated body can lead
to serious situations like near-death experiences or actual loss of life.
We need to be aware of the importance of this subject.

It is heartening, however, to know that Zimbabweans are treating the
issue of rehydration seriously. The country has begun to experience
high temperatures making more people take more water daily. A casual
walk in a city like Harare or Bulawayo can show that bottled or purified
water is now a more common commodity. Often, people ignore
the need to rehydrate until it’s too late or when they start feeling
something is wrong with their bodies. Everyone should be drinking at
least 2 litres of water every day and even more in summer.

Following the correct hydration procedures is central to having a
healthy body, and so staying hydrated can be guaranteed by enjoying
water-rich foods such as watermelon (92% water content), strawberries
(91%), peaches (89%), oranges (88%), skim milk (91%), cucumber (95%),
lettuce (96%), broths and soups (92%), celery (95%), plain yogurt (88%),
tomatoes (94%), cauliflower (92%), cabbage (92), grapefruit (88%),
coconut water (95 %) and cottage cheese (80%).

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An infant’s body weight
comprises 75% of water,
while in adults, it is 55 %

Dehydration accounts for
the deaths connected to
diarrhea of an estimated
760, 000 children in less
developed countries

It is easy to tell if one is dehydrated. The tell-tell signs can be tiredness, dry mouth, feeling Electrolytes are another important body
thirsty and lightheaded, passing urine after intervals longer than usual and having dark coloured, requirement and when these elements
strong-smelling urine. Health experts say that dehydration can lead to fatigue, skin problems, are mixed with water they have a natural
muscle cramps, a rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure and headaches for people who ignore positive or negative electrical effect. Their
drinking enough water daily. Human beings drink water to keep organs functioning properly, role is to make the body control chemical
regulate body temperature, deliver nutrients to cells, keep joints lubricated and prevent reactions and stabilise fluids inside and
infections. They also benefit from improved sleep quality. outside your cells, among other things.
Electrolytes come in 5 main types such as
To prove that water is critical for our bodies, science has recorded that an infant’s body weight sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and
comprises 75% of water, while in adults, it is 55 %. Based on this fact it’s important to know that magnesium.
water is essential for the survival of our bodies. This means each cell, tissue, and organ in the
body cannot function properly without water. Coconut water or juice (the clear liquid
contained in a coconut), milk, watermelon
Dehydration is synonymous with hot weather conditions and does not discriminate based on water, electrolyte infused water, electrolyte
age, gender or race. A major topic globally, recent data (Pan African Medical Journal, 2020) tablets, sports drinks and smoothies, are
shows that it accounts for the deaths connected to diarrhea of an estimated 760, 000 children some of the healthy beverages rich in
in less developed countries. In the USA, one of the best-developed countries in the world, about electrolytes. What one eats or drinks gives
75% of adults have experienced extreme dehydration. They give reasons like being too busy, the body electrolytes and these make it
forgetting and failing to track daily drinking plans. Failing to adhere to a recommended daily possible for chemical reactions during
water intake routine may lead to hypertonic dehydration (severe dehydration). hydration and the balancing of fluids in and
outside the cells.

If you are not drinking enough water daily
the above information should be enough
to change your habit and bring out the
best individual health champion in you
today.

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HEALTH

Breast Cancer:

You are never too young to be aware

text by Tanyaradzwa Marabada

Chipo Mugiya first noticed a lump in her Breast cancer is the second most common cause
breast when she was only 16 years old of cancer deaths in Zimbabwe with 1848 people
and living in Epworth. She found solace in reporting having the disease according to a World
the lump’s painless effects. What could possibly Health Organization study from 2020. 8,7 percent
go wrong, she thought? It was just a lump. of the cases died of the disease in 2020.
“I had a lump in my right breast when I was a The sooner Chipo had been screened the
young girl. Since I was pain-free I never felt the quicker the cancer cells could have been
need to visit a hospital. Years went by and I could removed said medical authorities.
still feel it but it remained the same size and “As people are spreading the word on breast
didn’t bother me at all. After 9 years and the birth cancer awareness I have also been sharing my
of two children the lump began to bother me,” story with hope to get help and also tell my fellow
she said. women to be screened regularly and that there
is hope when you contract this type of cancer,”
“As the skin around the breast began to slough Chipo said.
off the breast began to enlarge. The pain was
unbearable and shortly after the breast began It is also important to work on what you eat as
leaking yellowish particles. At that point, I started you await treatment.
looking for medical attention, had a scan, and was “I have been watching what I eat over the years
diagnosed with breast cancer.” and it really relieves me from the pain sometimes,
lots of water and fruits are what keeps me going,”
The sort of breast cancer Chipo was diagnosed Chipo told Refined. Chipo is a fighter and many
with is Ductal Carcinoma which is the common people are rallying behind her giving hope for her
type. This has abnormal cells forming inside the to survive this disease.
milk duct in the breasts and is curable through
breast cancer surgery, chemotherapy, radiation Preaching early detection is the major objective
therapy and targeted therapy. as October is breast cancer awareness month.
Treatment for breast cancer is quite successful
Breast cancer is a malignant growth that when it has been discovered early. This is the
develops in the breasts, according to the Cancer account of Susan, a woman in her early 60s, who
Association of Zimbabwe. It comes from breast describes how she overcame breast cancer.
tissue and is located in the lobules that feed the Susan, who battled breast cancer at the age of
milk ducts or the inner lining of the ducts. 45, said, “ . My doctor encouraged me to read
Due to the fact that occurrences of this type of widely and said I could defeat it. I was terrified of
cancer have been increasing over time and the the breast cancer surgery and the excruciating
ages of those afflicted it is crucial for women to agony. How could I live with only one breast?”
undergo routine breast cancer screenings. Young
women are developing breast cancer and most “After the doctor cleared me, I stayed in my
cases are discovered too late decreasing their house. My small business suffered due to my
chances of survival. absence; I was not looking forward to questions
about the abnormality of my breast. I did not
The signs of this type of cancer are a lump in want to tell the tale of my suffering. Eventually I
breast, swelling of the breasts, breast pain, skin started accepting and this has given me a voice to
irritations and discharge from the nipple. It is
important to detect it early for better results.

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My experience taught me help other women going through breast cancer.”
the importance of breast “My experience taught me the importance of breast
cancer screening regularly cancer screening regularly as this was the reason for my
as this was the reason for success story - early detection. I started going through
treatment and two years after I was still battling with
my success story fatigue but watching my diet and exercising worked for
me,” she said.
Susan and Chipo’s stories give hope and educate
women to look out for breast cancer.

Cancer Association of Zimbabwe – a charitable
organization which was started in 1961, outlined the
preventative measures people can take and tips on self-
examination.

• Eat healthily concentrating on whole grains,
legumes, fruits, vegetables, poultry and fish will go
a long way in keeping the body away from breast
cancer.

• It is also important to exercise regularly for more
than 30 minutes.

• Alcohol intake must be reduced, while tobacco
smoking, snorting or chewing are to be avoided
at all cost. Also avoid chemical exposure such as
pesticides.

• Managing stress effectively is another important
aspect in the prevention of breast cancer as well
as other cancers. Getting involved in relaxation
classes and stress management techniques is one
way of achieving this.

• Breast feeding is a protective factor- this is a
common practice in Zimbabwe and must be
encouraged.

Self-examination

• You should examine your breasts monthly from the
age of eighteen years onward. The best way to do
this is while standing up looking into the mirror.

• Stand before the mirror, inspect both breasts
for any unusual discharge, dimpling, scaling or
puckering of the skin.

• Watching in the mirror, clasp your hands behind
head and press your head against your hands. This
helps to identify any changes in the shape or size
as the muscles contract.

• Press your hands on your hips and bend towards
the front or of the mirror while pulling your
shoulders and elbows forward. The pulling of
muscles helps to identify any abnormalities on the
breasts.

Let us spread the word on breasts cancer and be a
sister’s keeper.

#PinkOctober

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BEAUTY BACK TO EARTH IS AN INDIE NATURAL
SKINCARE BRAND WITH A RANGE OF
with Cindy Mommsen, BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR WOMEN
of Back To Earth Natural Skincare (AND MEN) WHICH PRODUCTS ARE
FREE FROM SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES,
DYES OR CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS.
WE HAD A CHAT WITH THE OWNER
OF THE BACK TO EARTH BRAND WHO
IS ALSO THE ONE WHO FORMULATES
THESE BEAUTY PRODUCTS, BY HAND
BY THE WAY, CINDY MOMMSEN, AND
SHE TELLS US ABOUT HER BRAND,
FORMULATION PROCESS, RANGE OF
PRODUCTS, VISION AND MORE.

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RM: Why did your call your brand Back To Earth? making of the products to the marketing and retail
CM: The name suggests a back to basics approach side of things.
I employ in the process of making these beauty
products. All natural ingredients and handmade RM: Is there a difference between organic skin
products. care products and natural skin care products?
CM: Broadly speaking, as per some certification
bodies, the products labelled natural should have:
Ingredients that come from plants, flowers
and mineral whose origins found in nature, no
genetically modified (GMOs) ingredients, no
parabens, sulfates or other harmful substances,
no petrochemical ingredients, must have Ecocert
or Cosmos approved preservatives & ingredients
and above all the manufacturing process is
such that it retains the integrity of the natural
ingredients.

RM: When did you start this business and what “Organic” on the other hand strictly refers to I decided to take
prompted you to get into skincare? products with ingredients extracted from plants it upon myself to
CM: I started fiddling with the making of natural that are farmed without the usage of pesticides, formulate my own
skincare products somewhere around 2016 and chemicals or artificial fertilizers and just like the skincare products
the decision was brought about by the fact I could natural products, the ingredients are non-GMO.
see that more and more products (synthetic) on Certification is required to place the ‘organic’ or using natural
the market that had undesirable ingredients in ‘natural’ label on products. ingredients and
them which could cause deeper problems on the Ecocert approved
skin in the long run. So, I decided to take it upon preservatives
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preservatives, which products and manufacturing
processes are not harmful to humans or the
environment in any way.

RM: Sustainability must be very important to RM: You will find that most skin care products
you. being marketed as natural are not really natural
CM: Absolutely. It is very important to me and is because their ingredients and the formulation
among my guiding ethos. You can also see that in process tell another story. In what ways are your
my using zero waste packaging and eco-friendly products 100% natural?
glass bottles as much as possible. CM: My products are handmade, completely
natural and I use Ecocert and Cosmos approved
RM: Do you have a background in cosmetics or preservatives. The ingredients I use are thoroughly
something like that perhaps? researched and wherever possible these are
CM: I have completed 3 online courses with natural.
Formula Botanica – a renowned online school
run from the UK which has been curating award- RM: Where do you get your ingredients from?
winning organic formulation and business courses CM: Zimbabwe, South Africa & India
for years now. I have a Certificate in Facial
Masque Therapy, Diploma in Organic Skincare
Formulation and an Advanced Diploma in Organic
Cosmetic Science.

RM: How many people do you employ currently? RM: Can you share with us the work that goes
CM: None – I handle everything myself from the into making some of these products.
CM: I have my own distiller pot and formulate my
own hydrosols where I can. For instance, I make
a hydrosol from fresh turmeric (organically grown
no chemicals) that I then put into my turmeric
and neem cream. This cream is especially made
for people with itchy skin problems. I also make
an apple hydrosol which gently remove dead skin
cells and has a soothing effect on the skin.
I also macerate my own oils. This is how I would
make a maceration for one of my face balms: -

BEAUTY
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• A blend of cold pressed deeply nourishing
oils which includes Kalahari Melon, Baobab,
Marula Nut, Ximenia, Grape seed & Mongongo
and Tocopherol (Vitamin E Oil). For the next
30 days this blend of oils is then infused with
botanicals using the natural heat of the sun to
gently heat & extract the plant properties of
Oatstraw for soothing, Bearberry to even skin
tone, Lavender flowers for their anti-microbial
and anti-inflammatory properties, Calendula for
healing and soothing & Comfrey for its ability to
boost the growth of new skin cells.

RM: What is your product range looking like?
CM: I make only 3 soaps as I like making only
soaps that have a specific purpose for example
Charcoal soap for treating acne, Turmeric and
Neem for itchy skin (can help with eczema as well),
Goat milk – a classic soap for all types of sensitive
skins. I also make the old-fashioned shaving soaps
(vintage shaving) and I therefore import the razors
and brushes to sell along with these.

Body creams- Whipped Body Butter, Cinnamon
& Vanilla Whipped Body Butter, Oatstraw &
Neroli Whipped Body Butter, Vetiver & Tangerine
Whipped Body Butter.

Conditioners - Blonde Hair Conditioner, Dry Hair
Conditioner, Normal Hair Conditioner

Face Balms - Black Cuminseed Face Balm,
Raspberry & Neroli Face Cream, Apple & Aloe
Face Cream, Seaberry Buckthorn Face Cream

Lip Balms- Rose Cleanser, Rose Toner, Rose Day
Cream, Rose Extra Hydration Night Cream, Rose
Extra Hydration Night Balm, Rose Face Mist,
Shampoos - Blonde Hair Shampoo, Dry Hair
Shampoo, Normal Hair Shampoo

Shaving - Baobab Shave Soap Meadowfoam
Shave Soap, Turmeric Shave soap for ladies,
Lavender & Roses Shave Soap. Razor Stand,
Shave Brush, Venus disposable razor
RM: Do you have products for men as well?
CM: Only, shaving soaps.

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to natural skincare products. I would only hope my products bearing in mind that it is more about
they try them and would be convinced from using helping someone than making a living.
them and the way their skin feels after the trials
to make the change. I would expect anyone to do RM: How can potential customers reach you?
their own trials and research on what is good for CM: They can WhatsApp me on 0772264470.
their skin. I also have a Facebook page and an Instagram
account Back to Earth. I am also at the Old Stables
Market every Saturday where I would have all my
products on display.

RM: The organic or natural skin care product RM: How has your products been received so
market is growing rapidly as of late and you will far?
find that even those cosmetic companies that CM: I have regular customers who are very happy
used to focus on synthetic products are starting with my products.
to lean towards natural skin care products. With
that in consideration, how are you making sure
your products stand out from the rest on the
market? What makes your products unique?
CM: My recipes are unique to my brand and a lot
of research is done before jumping into anything.
I also do my own macerations and tinctures and
hydrosols.

RM: How would you convince someone to make RM: What is your long-term vision for Back To
the switch from synthetic to natural skin care Earth?
products? CM: Since I only sell from the markets and work a
CM: I would never try to convince anyone to full day job, I would hope that this would expand
make a switch from what they are using (synthetic) once I retire. I don’t make a huge profit on any of

All Natural Skincare

SYL OOKUVI NRE

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Borrowdale Race Course, every Saturday

Back To Earth

GROOMING

It takes no less than ten years of
enduring focus on a craft to become a
master at it and possibly afford oneself
a cushy lifestyle of it they say. Overnight
success comes after a ten year long
night so to speak. This is all clearly
apparent in the life of Mike Pabvabango
who has only recently started making
waves as the most sought-after barber
in Harare after 17 years in the shadows,
working his way up. His kind of success
is the kind which is inspiring and eye-
opening as it is a wonder for many
how one can make it in life just off the
strength of being a barber.

The Gentleman’s
Corner Barbershop

text by Farai Chaka
photos by Refined Magazine

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His is not a portrait of a prodigious kid who had his ducks Growing up, it is my family who had the least in terms
in a straight row from the jump or someone who was of material things,” he describes his upbringing. The
struck by a different kind of lightning to blaze the trail. It formative years were turbulent. He was living in Shamva
is rather a story of how grabbing an opportunity when its with his father and a stepmother whom he can’t really
presented, no matter how small it may be, can be all one portray as loving. On his brother’s initiative, the two left
needs to make something out of themselves. Shamva for Harare in hopes of a better life.

“Starting out, it was not about the money at all,” says Never in his life had he ever imagined himself a barber
Pabvabango who owns upmarket barbershop The and working at a barbershop was just something he
Gentleman’s Corner. His career starts in Mabvuku where was doing out of having nothing else to do as he was
he was given the opportunity to try his hand at haircutting unemployed at that time. Overtime he warmed up to
by a local barber. He never received special training or the idea of being a haircutter and as luck would have it,
anything like that. He perfected his craft through genuine the art lessons, he had received back in high school were
passion for the job and knowing that if he kept at it, he proving handy, giving him an edge, making his craft stand
would be adept at this craft. Unfortunate circumstances out.
had a role to play too.

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Pabvabango has always been driven by the concept of continuous self-improvement. Before settling Starting
at his current joint, he had already plied his trade at other spots like Karigamombe, Meikles Hotel and out, it was
penultimately at Harare Sports Club. He is a firm believer of evolving and striving for that next dimension not about
as an individual. He is a smart entrepreneur too evidenced by his Dial A Barber idea which saw him racking the money
$100 per visit!
at all
On what makes a good barber who gets to retain his customer base, he cautions that it is not only in the
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being more of a listener than a talker. “No one would want their hair to be cut by a barber who talks non-
stop,” he jokes.

His advice for anyone who would want to get into the haircutting and styling is one you might not want to
hear as you have probably heard of similar talk countless times but it is true and should serve as a subtle
reminder.

“Patience and passion. That is what I want to preach to anyone wanting to take up barbering as a career.
You really should have a passion for cutting hair. Ask yourself if you could do it for no monetary reward. I
have seventeen years of experience and I know that if I did not have the patience and passion for this, I
would have left this for something more conventional within a two-year period,” he voices.

It has been close to 7 years since he started operating The Gentleman’s Corner and the clientele keeps
on increasing and diversifying. Clients of all ethnicities frequent the barbershop for haircuts as they do
African, Chinese, Indian and Caucasian hair.

Although its name suggests otherwise female
clients are also free to come through for a
haircut as a number of them are hoping on the
“fade” trend more and more. However, Mike
admits that his clientele tends to tilt a bit more to
the business executives side.

Gentleman’s Corner Barbershop has a
contemporary feel to it with its shiny light
brown wooden floor tiles and a white ceiling
to blend. To provide a beautiful contrast to
the light colours, there is black cabinetry for
the barber’s appliances and tools, a decent
black couch for customers awaiting their turn
not forgetting the black leather barber chairs.
It is a modern set up which explains why it is
frequented by the who’s who of the Harare
community.

Pabvabango is on an elaborate plan to have a
Gentleman’s Corner franchise in Zimbabwe.
He is also looking at having a similar setup in
South Africa as there seems to be genuine
interest from South Africans. “I get messages
all the time from people in South Africa
who would be asking for the directions to
the barbershop. All this time they would
be thinking that The Gentleman’s Corner is
actually in South Africa,” he says.

For a haircut that is sure to garner a huge
amount of attention, visit Gentleman’s
Corner Barbershop at 41 Churchill Avenue
in Alex Park. The 5 member team operates
from 8am to 6pm on week days and from 8
am – 5pm on Saturdays. They are active on all
social media platforms so be sure to search
them up and follow them.

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gentlemanscorner_barbershop Calls\WhatsApp:
@gentscorner1
The Gentleman’s corner barbershop 0773 274 921

[email protected]

41 Churchill Avenue
Alexander Park
Harare

FASHION

Go Bright or Go Home:

Its S umm
text by Tanyaradzwa Marabada

SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME FOR FASHION.
IT’S AMAZING THE EXCITEMENT
PEOPLE HAVE AND THE ENERGY
TO DRESS UP WHICH ALSO MOTIVATES
DESIGNERS TO GO ALL OUT EVERY
YEAR. EVENTS ARE COLOURFUL AND
RESTAURANTS AND MOVIE
THEATRES HAVE AN
APPEALING VIBE. THIS IS
A GREAT REMINDER
THAT FASHION
HAS THE ABILITY
TO SHAPE LIVES
THROUGH ITS
PERSONAL
CONNECTION
TO EVERYTHING
AROUND IT.

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This year two of the most famous fashion brands, Versace and Fashion is important and should not be taken lightly. It emphasizes
Dior, had bright coloured ranges. Mixing bold colors in an unusual the need to feel comfortable in what you are wearing while being
way is trending, combining pinks and greens in a fashion forward conscious of the season. It is also a reflection of culture; it is
statement. The summer trends are also big on neutral colour hats impossible to understand social trends without understanding what
and bags complimenting bright outfits. Fedora and ranch-style hats people are wearing. Of late culture in fashion has been paying
have hit the market with class, looking pretty on everyone. homage to seasons. Let’s talk summer.

Coming to Zimbabwe, two pieces in bold colours and printed co- What is trending this summer? That’s the main question stylish
ords outfits dominate all the scenes in towns. Some are still running people and fashion fanatics ask themselves even after going through
to catch up with the trends basking in revealing and colorful tops many sessions of shopping therapy. Over the years men’s wardrobes
and ripped jeans. were never a cause for concern; the normal jeans or formal trousers
and shirts - nothing fashionable would beat that. Fashion has since
Colourful printed co-ords have also hit the male fashion market evolved to include new colours to suit men and every year comes
with some made into shorts and shirts, trousers and long sleeved with the need to upgrade the wardrobe.
shirts. Chino shorts and trousers have become the bottoms to
match stylish summer shirts made out of colourful prints. Women’s wardrobes have been more feminine for some time now
and are proceeding in a more simple, bright and elegant way. No
Hot pink, bright red, cobalt blue, orange, yellow, green, white and colour is too bright for the 2022 summer vibes.
nude are popping this summer and models are feasting on the
trends. Summer is all about light fabrics that float in the wind; cotton,
silk, chiffon, lace or crotchet are the go-to materials for summer
outfits. These types of fabrics are ideal for everything summer from
dresses, skirts, tops and rompers. Designs should be more “flowy”,
airy and revealing, more of “let the air in.” The baggy looking Maxi-
dresses are popular now as well as flared slacks and jumpsuits in
bright colours.

The reigning Mr Supranational Tatenda Njanike believes summer
fashion is all about staying cool while feeling and looking your best.
“Summer fashion draws down to colours. Bright colours reflect
heat better and so are suitable for summer. Bright colours also
complement the flowery season and thanks to the sunny days it
gives us more vibrancy and positive vibes,” said Tatenda. “I find
summer fashion to have more room to explore a range of outfits,
trends and even shades I have not tried before. The weather
allows going out more than usual and it always feels good to look
good. Summer comes with an urge to experiment with trends and
as someone who doesn’t like layering much I look forward to my
summer wardrobe. Before I think of what to wear my mind is already
set on trends. In as much as my dressing is inspired by the mood and
what is on my schedule for the day, I am always looking forward to
being trendy.”

“Although bold colours are great in summer I sometimes go for a
subtler look with neutral colours on some days. Overall I would say a
man can never go wrong with the preppy style which simply involves
a tailored pair of chinos and a slim fit flowery shirt, my favorite look
being tucking in the t-shirts,” said the model

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Concurring to the idea that summer wear gives some vibrancy and
positivism is the current Miss Planet Zimbabwe, Jemima Mandemwa
who said, “Summer is all about colour vibrancy and creativity. I also
believe that summer fashion is a true definition of one’s character.
Fashion is just mood uplifting during the sunny days. Summer
fashion allows one to be more creative compared to winter. The fact
that it gives more styling options is what excites me the most. And
white is my go to colour because of how it pops up no matter where
you will be,” said Jemima.

Summer trends boost morale and leave one feeling relaxed and
stylish. Designers and models set the pace in the uptake of the
summer trends and this article will show some of the summer
fashion trends by local designer, Fungai Muzorora, as well as summer
fashion tips.

Fungai blew the industry away with some of the most iconic designs
that Tamy Moyo, Miss Red, and other celebrities have worn. Her
work also proved magical when she was part of a reality show
dubbed Battle of the Ankara.

Summer Fashion Tips from Fungai Muzorora

So it is summer and I know some of you are taking yourselves on
some cool getaway trips! So let’s take a look at a few tips that will
help you look super-hot during the hottest season.

1. As usual we start off with the obvious: “breathable fabrics”. It
is summer, meaning there’s a way higher chance of sweating
and accumulating a little bit of an odour and the last thing you
want is for your outfit to be looking bomb but have it carry
a little unpleasant scent. This is why it is important to wear
breathable fabrics in the summer, “100% linens, cottons and
silks are all summer safe. Other synthetic fabrics not only get
hot much quicker but they also trap in a lot of moisture so
each time you sweat it may take longer to dry and it will leave
a slight smell and a patch or stain as well. On some days try
wearing sleeveless tops, this will help a great deal!

2. In summer, dresses are a lady’s friend - a nice short loose
summer dress to show of some legs and also open them up to
some fresh air. Or even a nice long loose flowy maxi dress to
allow for some air circulation! The idea of something not being
so close to the skin when it’s boiling like this is tantalising!

3. It is time to try and wear less jeans - they are the heaviest
clothing item in any wardrobe! Opt for nice alternatives like
shorts or trousers, palazzos or smart chinos - you will feel way
less heat! Another good summery alternative would be some
loose ripped jeans or even wide legged jeans or peg legged
jeans which allows for a good amount of circulation!

4. Protect that beautiful skin!
- Use sunscreen to protect your skin
- A nice big sun hat is always a good idea
- A nice pair of shades
- Drink lots of water.

5. Wear your favorite swimwear and don’t be afraid. Any type of
body is swimwear friendly. Funny enough I’ve noticed bigger
girls like to stay away from bikinis but they are actually a lot
more flattering than a one piece. If you wear a high waist
bikini bottom it cinches in at the waist making you look slightly
smaller.

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