Awareness

When we really see other people as they are without taking it personally, we can never be hurt by what they say or do. - Don Miguel Ruiz

My Love.

Happy Mothers day to the actual first love of my life. My mother's my rock, always there to catch me when i fall. She even tolerates all my cheesy dry jokes, little quirks & my mild little lowkey Asperger syndrome (that's when i randomly say little histories & facts that pop up in my head, which i've been told by other people numerous times, it's annoying)







I make friends, lose friends, fall in and out of love and lust with life. She's always there to put me back in line with not so many words.

She is my constant, in every moment. She has never failed me. All my life. She has never left my side.

My mother's an avid "fan" of all my online antics (tumblr, lookbook, flickr etc) and all my other little whims and musings. So i know for a fact i didn't write this in vain, i know she'll see this.

God couldn't have blessed me with anyone as great as you are, even when you do my head in sometimes and we argue, i hope you'll always know i love you more than life itself, even when i don't show it and im being uber rebellious as usual.

Your love and guidance made me who i am today and i'm working hard to BE an even better being i know im destined to be. Your love made made me. You are my constant.

Bloom

When things in my life don't go as planned, i don't cry or moan about it anymore. I just think to myself "Wow this would make for a great story when i'm finally successful"

I'm learning to make the most of everything & to have a grateful attitude. To see the best in every person and in every situation and learn to be happy right where i am. The key is to bloom where you are planted, to keep a good attitude and keep blossoming right where you are.

Bloom anyway and focus on the things that you can change.

Happiness is not a feeling, it's a choice. You can CHOOSE to be happy no matter your circumstances.

Dear Africa

Dear Africa

You have taught me so much about life, love, family, forgiveness, relationships & most importantly about myself in the mere 10 months I have been here. Its been a crazy roller-coaster of emotions. I have
always been one to suppress any type of emotion & slowly shrivel & die
inside.

I thank you for leading me towards circumstances where i met some wonderful & creative people God has graced us with, on planet earth. They have taught me a lot about myself & you know what they say "GOD HAS SENT YOU NOTHING BUT ANGELS."

I now know my path, purpose & plan in life for that I'm eternally grateful. I totally get why they call you "The Motherland" & as you are the Mother, I am what the Shona people of Zimbabwe call "Mwana wevhu" - Child of the soil.

J'adore L'afrique

Forever grateful

Tanya

The Struggle

"Without opposition or resistance, there is no potential  for progress. Without resistance of air, an eagle can't soar. Without the resistance of water, a ship cannot float. Without the resistance of gravity you and i can't even walk. It is the struggle that gives us the strength."

Joel Osteen

Who said there's no good stores in Zimbabwe!?

I finally paid a visit to the "Timberland Zimbabwe" shop called Nicolaki today at Sam Levy's Harare my curiosity was killing me!! Lol

On entrance i was impressed by the store front and set up, it kinda reminded me of the Zara or All Saints shop in Manchester. The products i found in store were pretty impressive they have all types of genuine Timberland shoes ranging from the classic "Timbs", hiking boots, casual shoe and slippers.

Theres a wider range of Mens clothes so now there's no excuse whatsoever for men in Harare to not be looking good or as they say "swagged out" lol. Nicolaki also offers a variety of shoe type for women ranging from heels to wedges.

So if you happen to be in Harare anytime soon, head to Sam Levy's Village and take a look at this awesome store! 

Location	Nicolaki, Shop 16, New Block 3, Borrowdale Village, Harare, Zimbabwe
Hours	Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 15:00

   Like their Facebook page Timberland Zimbabwe for more info and discounts.

                      

The Boot Section.

How †Φ▲TANYA NEFERTARI▲Φ† started

i designed and made this garment because i was tired of seeing THE typical oversized and shapeless clothing made out of African print fabrics. I then decided to make something modern and westernised using a type of fabric which would be considered "ethnic". 


I'd somehow forgotten how much i love creating, the rush and sense of accomplishment i felt after making this dress made me want to make more garments, hence I've been so motivated by the exuberant, exotic African colours around me (since moving to Zimbabwe) that I've since made over 20 other pieces. 


Who would've thought Tanya the rebel and fashion non-conformist would end up being put in a "Fashion Designer" box? Lol most of my friends back home would not believe me if i told them what i've ended up doing, they know me as the rebel that's against conventional fashion and trends. I guess i can say im designing for all the fashion rebels out there. Why? because i don't follow a trend or the expected, im just following my whim and making what i think should be out there, this is a piece ME. 


So yeah......watch this space!!! :)


----> †Φ▲TANYA NEFERTARI▲Φ†