So for a while now, cigars for me have been a symbol of status and a good companion of “le good life” for me and that perception was one I was given by influential figures such as Jay-Z and P Diddy (or whatever he calls himself now). I used to only enjoy a stogie in the club to complement my look and the euphoric atmosphere of The Boo (also known as Taboo Night Club). But as of late, I decided to start enjoying a smoke in the comfort of my home, where I can taste all these notes and flavours my Tobacconist always tells me about. But I couldn’t just smoke one without having a beverage to complement it, so I decided to do some research as to what the ideal drink(s) to pair up a cigar with are.
Time Out at Daleahs
So it’s a sunny Friday, it’s been a hectic week and I’m thinking I must reward myself coz I actually made it to campus AND managed to graft after hours for pretty much the whole week so you can imagine how proud I am of myself. So I head into the belly of Braamfontein and I find Daleah’s, a small eatery with a warm and cozy vibe, that serves some of the best food around.
Order In with #UberEATS
So #UberEATS just launched in my vicinity and I wanted to see what the rave was all about. UberEATS is Uber’s new food delivery platform that makes getting food from restaurants in your proximity as easy as requesting a ride. It’s available from 10am to 10pm (Sun – Thurs) and 10am to 11pm (Fri- Sat) and costs R20 (flat rate) for the delivery. You all need to download the app from your platform’s app store. It’s pretty much Uber’s version of Mr. Delivery.
Eleksie.co.ke Interview
Check out my Interview with Kenyan-based, African fashion website Eleksie:
“The Bearded Muse is a blog focusing on menswear, grooming and covering lifestyle content such as events, food and design founded by South African stylish man Thato Mahapa.
You will spot him in a bomber jacket, Crisp button up shirt, Long sleeve printed sweatshirt, Beige chinos, among other cool and subtle attires, making his dress code very catchy and clean. Thato is not afraid of colour, whether whites, blues, greens or pinks, his fashion sense definitely brings out his personality.
Thato Mahapa lets us in about his style and blog. And I had to pause with his every response to sink it in because I learnt so much from this interview!”
Read more here: The Bearded Muse by Thato Mahapa – Eleksie.co.ke
Look Post: Old Station
Its been a crazy few weeks since I got back to campus and July being 5 months long didn’t help in anyway. I managed to team up with an old friend to put together a few looks and items we think you should really consider the next time you go shopping.
Mr Price Fashion x Everyday People Stories x The Bearded Muse
I had the privilege of working with Mr Price (@mrpfashion) and Cedric Nzaka; for those who follow Joburg based photography and culture, you will know him as @everydaypeoplestories on Instagram. I picked out a few items and styled myself for a shoot I later did with Cedric.
The items I chose:
The Fragrance Guide: What’s the difference?
“Fragrance is an invisible part of our personal style, and it has a powerful effect on how people see and remember you.”
The Detail Under the Fabric: Collar Stays
Have you ever seen when you wear a shirt but the points of your collar misbehave by rolling inwards or outwards? I mean you can only iron a shirt so much before they start rolling again. So here’s a solution for you: collar stays!
Welcome to the journey
Thato ‘TeeKay’ Mahapa: Polokwane born, Pretoria bred, Joburg creative studying towards an LLB degree at the University of the Witwatersrand.