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03 FOUNDERS EUNICE AKINYI KOCHUMBA WALTER CORRARELLO EDITOR-IN CHIEF EUNICE AKINYI KOCHUMBA CONTRIBUTING EDITOR MAURIZIO SORMANI ONLINE EDITOR BARBARA DE SANCTIS CONTRIBUTORS MERON DYMPHANA REINA KIMEU KAREN NJICA DAVID KITONYI LENAH MUKAMI LILIAN MBUTHIA SHARON ADHIAMBO PHOTOGRAPHER ANTHONY KINYANJUI COVER DESIGNER KEV MAFUMBO MAKEUP ARTIST FLORMAR BY CRÈME ET CHOCOLAT SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER WALTER CORRARELLO CRÈME MAGAZINE DIGITAL http://www.creme254.com/ Facebook: Crèmemagazine254 Instagram:Flormar by Crème et chocolat OFFICE 16th Floor , Suite 10, View park Towers,Nairobi, Kenya Contacts office: (+254) 0717027320 Editor: cremeetcocolat254@gmail.com All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from publishers is strictly prohibited.
04 06 TRENDING FASHION
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crop tops and layered outfits
The playsuite affair 08 MEN’S FASHION watches and their various significance 12 STYLE
10 COVER STORY Saidimu Chris 15 FASHION OCCUPATIONS
Design
Take a look at the amazing costumes by bobbin brothers
26 FACE OF CREME #3
Competition just got stiff,meet our contestants of this month
29 MAKEOVER Gel polish application
30 BEAUTY AND FITNESS Getting event ready
32 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
Domenican Republic final tour
Male Model of the month Kanaya Ndegwa
Editor’s Note
Welcome back!
After 2 consecutive successful issues of Crème magazine we are eager to bring you more in our 3rd issue. We are honoured by your tremendous response in our social media pages, emails and phone calls. Apparently in the previous issues done, the various artists in the fashion occupations segment got to interact and create relationships that will for a long time boost their work in the fashion industry. They got to know about each other’s portfolios while getting an easier platform to get in touch with them. We are happy to be part of this! Throughout the previous issues I discovered that African models and fashionistas deserve a quality magazine that inspires and connects them with other African fashion occupants. A magazine that is a reference guide for the modern African artist in his/her quest for success and personal fulfilment. So dig in and enjoy everything, from our fashion for men to who is featured in this month’s fashion occupations. Plus remember we are having the third edition of “Face of Crème”, get to know the winner of this month after contestants serious tags and pledges to friends on Face book to vote for them. We all know how fashion lovers love travelling and exploring the world as they shop and take pictures in the most luxurious hotels and towns. The Domenican republic has been our travel destination for the past two months. Sadly we are winding up our tour at this paradise on earth. We will give you a final trip as we get ready to show you another place you might want to visit. Finally, whatever dreams you have, we hope this issue will help you realise that you can achieve them and go way beyond borders if you have faith and resilience to do so. Enjoy your December holidays! Miss Eunice Akinyi Kochumba.
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The crop top has been a subject of conversation for a while now. There are those who can rock them and feel no shame in showing a little skin and yet there are those who shun these fashion statement items. When crop tops are worn with high waist skirts, they give a woman an hour glass shape and you do not have to show a lot of skin to rock these highly debated tops. The weather is now changing and because of the cold, there are very few women rocking them. I have good news for you, you can still wear them even in the cold. Crop tops can now be layered. From the runways to the streets. Many women are opting to wear their crop tops layered up on their favorite tops or dresses. I know it sounds a little weird and something nobody would want to indulge in, but this trend is spreading very fast and I think it’s a brilliant idea.Would you like to get in on the trend? Well, here is a guide on how to layer a crop top. 1.Layered crop top with dress. Kim Kardashian is a style goddess and she knows how to flaunt her curves. Here, she shows you how to wear your crop top on a dress. Make sure the dress you are pairing the crop top with, is fairly tight and sleeveless or very light on the sleeves to avoid bulking. The crop top chosen to pair with a dress should be loose and heavier than the material used on the dress.
2.Play with colors and patterns. Most crop tops are plain and subtle. To bring this look to life, try playing around with different shapes and colors on your shirt just to add flair and style to your look. You could also pair items made from different materials to give the look a very versatile and edgy finish.The black and white pairing is also very popular to people who like to layer crop tops.
3.Wear tight or properly fitting skirts/ trousers. Wear well-fitting pencil trousers to give you an hour glass figure. You could also wear your layered crop top with maxi skirts, shorts and skater skirts. Why would you buy an amazing fashion item just to keep it aside during the rainy weather? It’s time to get your crop tops out of the closet and onto the streets. Try this look and send us pictures of you in one of your favorite layered crop top.
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08 There comes a moment in every man’s life where telling time from your mobile phone is no longer satisfying. This is when one takes the next step to become a bona-fide man. The elitist practice of owning not just a watch but a chronometer now comes into play. A great deal of the credit goes to the Egyptians, the guys who came up with the sundial. These were basically artistically curved triangles placed at 90 degrees on a flat round surface with the shadow of the triangle (technically appearing on the flat surface) telling the time of day. The scientists of ancient Egypt decided they could do better than just rely on shadows to tell time, meanwhile the Germans made the clock watches. Drum shaped, cylindrical brass engraved and only had the hour hand.Their movements were on iron or steel held together by tapered pins and wedges. They would be worn on the neck or pinned on the cloth.With time, they became too bulky especially for soldiers.All the way in England, Charles II introduced the waist coat as a manly fashion in the court so guys became creative and the watch found a place in the waist coat’s pocket, hence the name pocket watch. But the soldiers from World War 1 found an easier way of fighting and at the same time synchronize their maneuvers better. So they wore the pocket watch on their wrists. It is silently believed that the British victory in the Anglo-Boer war in South Africa was neither because of smokeless gun powder nor the magazine fed rifle, but by the power of a wrist watch .After that, in 1905 a company by the name Wilsdorf & Davis ltd ran with the idea of wearing the pocket watch on your wrist, made and supplied the watches to soldiers for the war. This company would become the Rolex watch company ltd in 1915.
Automatic watches are powered by a mainspring that turns the gears. The movement is activated by a rotor that turns due to gravity with the regular movement of the wrist. You can tell an automatic watch by the second hand that moves in a smooth sweep as opposed to the quartz that ticks.
Marine watch/ Divers watches were made to withstand the pressure associated with deep sea diving to a depth of up to 333 feet.Basic features are: A unidirectional rotating bezel, luminescent dials and the obvious water resistance.
Secondly the Quartz watches are electrical watches run by a specially designed battery that activates the quartz crystals inside that vibrate at 33 beats per second. It is considered the most accurate way of telling time
The Aviator watch/The Pilot watch: For obvious reasons pilots require to be aware of the time on different time zones, because of that aviator watches come with multiple dials or a digital display and also luminescent dials. It also has large clear display and is meant to withstand extreme temperature and moisture.
The Chronograph watch/ Sport watch is a watch that has multiple functions of measuring time. Normally they have three sub dials where one of them displays the stopwatch and other extra functions are all set into the main dial. In some cases they are waterproof. This is mostly used for motorsports driving and rafting.
Preferred hand for a wrist watch… There is no specific arm you should put a watch on. Back then it was usually worn on the left hand so that it was easier for the right handed people to wind the self-winding watches. Others wore it on the left hand because it is considered the one in more constant motion which worked for the automatic watches. But since the quartz was invented, people opted to wear it on whichever side they felt at ease with .If history is anything to go by, I would want to think that wearing your watch on the left hand is more pragmatic since the right arm is considered as the working/fighting arm. Though this applies for the right handed person and vice versa. Accessorizing the watch… The aviator watch and the marine watch work better for the white collar gentleman. One with the metallic strap, either gold or silver. The silver one goes better with darker tones on suits, shirts or tie coupled with black formal shoes and belt. The golden metal strap/casing goes well with lighter shades but not too bright. Brown and black formal shoes work well with this kind of watch. The chronograph watch has a more relaxed and casual feel. The ones with metallic straps are more semiofficial than the leather straps or in different cases the rubber one which is fully casual. For rubber straps, do not coordinate your outfit with the rubber straps. For a well thought of look, try working with the dials color for the t-shirt/polo shirt and shoes. The dress watches are preferred for red carpet events, cocktails, operas, weddings and any other events of such nature. They tend to make a statement with their subtleness but well thought of structure. These go with any formal attire you may choose, but for gold casing go for a brown belt and shoes of the same shade. For silver casing opt for black formal shoes and black leather belt. Now the luxury watches are mostly for collectors. They are best suited for quiet essential purposes or making a statement. They are not formal unless they are genuinely vintage pieces that can be paired with a semi official attire, finished off with monks, oxfords, ox belts and/or tweed coat. A cravat would be nice to top it all off. In conclusion, watches are a symbol of tradition, history put in a showpiece by extreme craftsmanship. Besides, phones can’t last a day to save a life unless you charge them at some point during the day, but with a wrist watch you can be sure of the time for years. And just like that you have the perfect Christmas gift for him. As we get into the festivities that come with the season, remember Christmas is about sharing. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. David Kitonyi
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COVER STORY
Chris Saidimu
Chris Saidimu is a 5.8 ft Kenyan model. He speaks english, swahili and samburu, he enjoys traveling, swimming, dancing and socialing. He started modeling way back in high school and then he went ahead to join a peagent competition in campus. He studies at Kenyatta university where he also couples modeling with acting. He is also a talented musician and song writer. Chris is looking forward to doing his first recording this year. Fashion for him is an honest way of expressing oneself in terms of personality, emotions and creativity, he is looking forward to being the fashion icon in Kenya and take it to new a new level.
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S DESIGN T Y L E
by Sharon Adhiambo Art is pointless without passion. Passion is the drive force that wakes up an artist in the wee hours to put down an idea that has just crossed their minds. Passion is the pillar that holds any artist together when they have reached the point of throwing in the towel.
Ann of Shia Creations attests that passion, is what has made her grow as an artist. She points out that any lay man may think that running an art business is as easy as showcasing beautiful pricey pieces on the wall. Though Ann testifies the amount of workload going behind the scenes is one that only a passionate artist can handle. Having started from a shop with only three pieces, the booming interior décor and jewelry business now attracts over 20, 000 customers online. Ann reckons how embarrassing it was when neighboring business owners would ask why she ran a shop with such few items. To her, the vision was so clear that it could not deter her from onset demoralizers. It’s often said that you rather start small and consistently climb up the ladder than never start at all. Shia Creations was established with a startup capital of only Kshs. 8, 000. This was inclusive of the shop’s rent, production cost of the three items on sale and necessary business documents. While a lot of artists may wait for a lump sum to build their dream, the founder of Shia discovered it is actually true that an empire can be crafted from a very humble foundation. Just if one is patient and persistent enough. Ann’s humble foundation was ignited by a visiting relative who wanted souvenir African jewelry for her friends. The entrepreneur in her saw an opportunity to make money. Little did she know this was the beginning of her interest to make pieces for sale. With an interest to explore this new field, she learnt how to make décor vessels and wallpaper. Automatically, every student trusts their teacher. Thus the artist built a working partnership with those she had learnt from but this only ended up in flames. To date, her biggest lesson is that before you bring in someone to your art business as a partner; ensure you establish their right motives. This is because; some partners may have a drive that does not match yours. While someone else may consider money as what they work for, yours may be passion. On the other hand, it may be difficult to make them hold on when there’s hardly enough profit you are making and soon enough they will cross over to the next venture. This leaves the passionate partner starting from scratch, a backward step in any growing business. However, Ann chooses to look at such disappointments as a tailor made suit called lessons. In the two-and-a-half years she has been in the business, she states that these lessons have made her wiser and stronger. Wiser in the sense that you never fall into the same traps again. Stronger in the sense that no matter what comes your way you are able to face it head-on and overcome. The interior decorator emphasizes that it is crucial to build a strong clientele through a series of outstanding work. This will not only make them come again but will ensure they keep referring you whenever they go. Consistency, again, is key in this. To cultivate this, she advises that every artist should be willing to get out there and let their work be known. No one will recognize you if you only spend time in your studio and not even take part in exhibitions, open markets and competitions. This expands your network and grows your imagination. With each passing client, Ann says the greatest satisfaction she gets is when each of them is happy with her work. This satisfaction fuels every day motivation.
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The Playsuit Affair by Meron Dymphana
Some call them rompers but for the sake of the holidays I choose to use their synonymy which is playsuits. The holidays are finally here and the weather is very friendly thanks to the sun smiling down at us. Those heading to the coast or regions with beaches then please forget the dresses; it is all about the practical and effortlessly put together all in one Playsuit that exudes the mixture of the sexiness of a dress with the sportiness of shorts. This little number will help you enjoy your vacation because of the comfort it will give you and the pizzazz it will add to your entire look. Rompers come in all forms from delicate lace, cotton material, laid back jersey to sultry lace up form fitting styles, in everything from boho to pretty floral prints.
Get your playsuits and have fun as you enjoy your holiday. Happy holidays. Meron Dymphana Fashionstylemogul.com
Whatever your vibe, there is always a playsuit to suit one’s style needs. Playsuits are amazing and can be flattering to all body types depending on how you style them. They are often worn as a casual outfit because they are fun-like outfits and it is hard to wear them as an official wear unless you work in a fashion magazine office, a design house or a photo studio but any other work place it would be inappropriate to wear this little number.
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African Top Model of The Month
Eugon McNeil
Eugon McNeil is a Cape Town born model who was was discovered at a wedding (where he was the best man) by a stylist in 2012. He has since modeled for many household names such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Andrea Pomilio, Onitsuka Tiger, Ports 1961, Craig Port, David Tlale, AndrianKuiters, Cosmopolitian 3D Fashion, Elle Magazine summer swimwear, Truworths Man summer catalog, Edgars Editorial, YOU Editorial, Woolworths, DionWired and POLO. HEIGHT:6,1 CHEST:37 WAIST:28 HIPS:36 1/2 SHOES:9
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Kenyan Female Model of the month
Mercy Mokeira
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enyan born female model, from Nyamira county .She has participated in several beauty pageants and was crowned miss tourism Kenya Nyamira county. She is also a student undertaking a bachelors degree course on law. She Has graced many local fashion shows like Malindi fashion week gala, cultural jamafest Kenya and Rwanda cultural week.
Height: 5 6’ Waist: 24 Hips: 35
Kenyan Male Model of The Month Kanaiya Ndegwa
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started my career when vying for Mr & Miss CUEA in November 2014 where I placed 1st runners up. During that period I met Dharshie Freddie who has been my mentor and big brother ever since. Joined KFA thanks to Atman Ngau and Galina Tatrinova in January 2015 and was trained all through by Letoya Johnstone. I would not be the model I am today if it wasn’t for Letoya’s patience and great training. August 2015 I won Up Coming Male Model of the Year. reCLAIM Founder, Secretary General of Model United Nations CUEA, FOREX Trader, runway model, biker. #reCLAIM aims to uplift and empower the “black sheep” of society particularly drug addicts, rehab goers, depression and the forgotten. #reCLAIM exists to show, through my story that second chances exist. Currently studying a BA in Development Studies, 3rd year. Avid biker and member of Blade Doc Racing Team.
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Makeup artist of the month Collins
Contacts facebook:Willy collins instagram:makeup by collins
Proffesional Kenysan male makeup artist currently at MAC cosmetics, previously at KTN Kenya and Suzie beauty Kenya. Not only an normal makeup atist for beauty enhancements but also a makeup artist for costume effects like halloween.
Fashion blogger of the month Arthur Mburu
Fashion blogger at The Lifestyle spread which is an online-based Personal Menswear Style website highlighting our personal style and looks to the world. He has been nominated for awards such as : 1: Fashion Journalist 2014 by Swahili Fashion Week. 2: Fashion Blogger Of The Year 2015 by Kenya Fashion Awards. 3: Fashion Blogger Of The Year 2015 by Jumia Awards Contact details: arthurmburu@ymail.com, homekyle@outlook.com Website http://www.lifestylespread.com
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Fashion Stylist of the month Winnie Odande I am a fashion & lifestyle blogger, personal shopper and freelance stylist. I run a fashion blog called FitnDiscover (www.fitndiscover.com) which basically serves as a platform to push my brand as a stylist and blogger. Some people tend to think the blog is about fitness because of the ‘Fit’ part but why I chose the name is to urge guys to spare a minute and try out what I’m telling/advising them as far as styling is concerned before dismissing it quickly for they may as yet discover something about their personal style they did not know about or better still, improve on what they already know.. I started off by selling stuff online after getting enough requests from guys to get them stuff which served to make me become aware of my skill and so I started doing it on and off in-between jobs before fully taking the plunge as from late last year. I have been fortunate enough to work with various brands, personalities and individuals despite not having a background in fashion.Among the brands I’ve worked with as a stylist is: . Pride Inn Hotels and Conferencing for their in-house ad, . Ass.Stylist for Coca Cola World Cup 2014 Carnival ad . FAFA 2014 - Fashion for Peace Gala (Dresser) . Origin of Africa 2014 by Couture Africa (Backstage Management) . Currently I’m the in-house stylist for City Models Africa portfolio shoots I’ve also ventured in to trend-forecasting for designers’ collection and currently working with a local designer on the same plus in talks with other brands for styling deals. I’ve been featured in various publications including The Standard Newspaper, The Star, Location254, UP Nairobi, Divas Kenya Magazine, etc and currently contributing for Afrikan Mbiu Magazine. When it comes to styling I’m quite versatile and I venture into wardrobe styling and management, high fashion/couture styling and personal shopping. I believe style is personal and one has to understand themselves before jumping into trends since what’s good for the goose might be poison for the gander also applies here. The one misconception people have is that only celebrities and people in the higher echelons of life need a stylist which is quite farther from the truth. So long as you wear clothes you can and should enlist the services of a stylist because it’s more than just combining colours. Hiring a stylist isn’t necessarily expensive, it all depends with what you need and what your budget is. There is no one size fits all when it comes to fashion and styling hence my aim to deal with each client individually so as to give them a service that has added value.
Photographer of the month Noel Mwachala I Started doing photography in 2012. I offer photography services for people, events, products and more. I am passionate and I have a sharp attention to detail. There is talent out there, all I do is find it, properly document it and exhibit it to projects that can employ that talent for their success. noeljaphet@gmail.com http://noelmwachala.tumblr. com/
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Fashion Designer of the Month Bobbin Brothers
Bobbin brothers is a unique artistic fashion line. Pushing the limits of creativity in costumes design for all markets, movies and music. Taking pride in affordability for customised and unique african wear and accessories.. Their contacts: Email address: bobbinbrothers@gmail.com
Twitter: @bobbinbrothers Instagram: @bobbinbrothers
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Face of Crème
Third edition of our contest to determine who will be the model on the cover of the next issue. 3 female models and 2 male models will be battling for the chance of being the cover model of the January issue and our readers and Facebook followers will be deciding who will win by liking his/her photo on our page www.facebook.com/crememagazine254. Voting is very simple, just go to the album Face of Crème #3 and like the photo of your favourite model featured here in the following pages with their personal data. The models have been accurately selected from the very many application we have received
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DO IT YOURSELF GEL POLISH APPLICATION
Gel application is one of the newest trend in Kenya , unlike other nail polishes, gel polish is dried with the use of a uv light or led light. Procedure 1. After cleaning your nails, shaping them, filling and being ready for application, the first step should be, application of the base polish or a primer. The primer can be used for the same purpose as the polish base coat. This base coat is meant to protect the nail from harsh colours that can change the colour of the nails .After application of base coat or primer then the hand is put in a UV light to dry for at least 120 seconds. 2. Apply your colour of choice, apply the first coat leave it at the UV light to dry and after 120 seconds remove that hand and apply the second coat and repeat the same procedure. 3. At this point you can now apply the top coat, shiner and seal. This is to give the polish a nice shine look, and also prevent the polish from chipping. After this we dry it still with the UV light. 4. Gel polish has an effect of stickiness so after application one will wipe with cotton wool with a cleanser or spirit in case there is no cleanser. The nails are now ready. NB Each gel polish brand has its own base coat and top coat, which cannot be used together with another brand, therefore if for example you buy Flormar brand you have to purchase its base coat and top coat. CAUTION The element that is used to remove gel polish is a very harsh chemical that can cause fungi infections, breakage of nails so therefore it is advised to take time after one removes the polish take at least one week or two to give your nails time to recover from the harshness.
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Getting Event-Ready
Are you anticipating a social event? One where you have to dress up, maybe in your booty shorts, or your little black dress or even go all the way to get all glamorous for a red carpet event. For most people, men and women alike, getting the right clothes is a big deal but fitting in those right clothes is the biggest deal. Everyone wants to look their best both clothe-wise and body-wise. Who wants to rock a killer body hugging dress but their tummy is seriously hanging? NO ONE!!Neither do men want to rock their best suits or casual attires but their biceps don’t play the part. Below are a few tips on how to get event-ready so as to avoid such embarrassments. 1. Watch what you eat This is the number one factor you should focus on for a month or two before the day of the event. Watch the amount of calories you ingest in a day. Too much calory intake means that lots of fat will be stored up in the body. The best solution to this is to not only watch what you eat, but change your dietary habits. Start with portion control i.e. controlling the amount of carbs and proteins you eat per meal, and adding more veggies and fruits in your plate. More fruits and veggies will not only help you lose weight but improve how your skin looks and feels. Remember to drink A LOT of water, approximately 2 litres a day. 2. Go on a fitness regime I mean start a workout program targeting fat loss, if you want to lose some, or total body toning. Dedicate at least 30 minutes to 1 hour a day for exercise for a month or two before the event. You can work out from the house (there are a million workout videos online) or get a gym subscription. Sweat and feel good about it. Within the month or two, you will spot the difference and clad your clothes confidently!
3. Visit a Masseuse Why is a massage important? It will help you relax, boost blood flow and make your skin look radiant too. You don’t want to go to an event feeling all fatigued, cranky and having low-self esteem. Nope! Remember you are going there to have fun, not kill the buzz . There are so many deals you can take advantage of on Rupu if you can’t afford Ksh 3500 or more for a massage.You can go for the massage a day before the event. 4. Get some beauty sleep Sleep and sleep like a baby on the eve of the event. Ensure you get 8 hours of sleep. You will wake up feeling more relaxed, radiant and ready to slay the day ahead. 5. Glam Up Finally, get your glam together before you leave for the event. Ensure your clothes are on point; no creases, tears or such aibu ndogos. For ladies, make you hair, nails and ensure your make up is done just right and won’t disappoint as the day/night progresses, and put one some nice smelling perfume. For men, ensure your hair is well trimmed or neatly done if long, trim your beard if any and put one some manly cologne. You will have all the ladies throwing glances at you. Easy and doable, right? If your clothes and face are playing the part, also let your whole body play the part too. It will be a total fashion fail if you are in the right attire but wrong body type. Always remember to dress your body to avoid looking like a clown. If you follow these simple tips, you can bet your bottom dollar that all eyes will be on you and the cameras will crave more of you. Cheers.
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TRAVEL DESTINATIONS: THE DOMENICAN REPUBLIC PART 3
Third and last part of the journey into the Dominican Republic Jarabacoa and Constanza The central area of the country is occupied by the Cordillera Central, which goes from north-west to south-east. Here are the highest mountains of the country, culminating in the Pico Duarte (3180 meters). In the region there are two cities: Jarabacoa and Constanza, surrounded by pine forests. Along the way you will encounter many chalets copied in all respects from the Swiss ones: they are the property of wealthy Dominicans who come here during the summer to escape the heat of the city and coast. In fact, the temperature here never exceeds 23-24 ° C.
On the way there are kiosks where local women sell the excellent corn cake homemade. And if you feel hungry, try to stop the “Sagrado Corazon de Jesus” (Sacred Heart), which is not a church, but a rustic restaurant that offers excellent pork ribs and grilled meat. Constanza is located at 1,283 meters above sea level. It is the Dominican capital of vegetables and coffee, whose plantations you can also go to visit. Here are also grown apples, strawberries and grapes. It is one of the richest centers of the country and a quite place to visit, but do not forget the sweater: here evening is definitely cool. Even in the summer in the evenings the temperature drops to 7-8 ° C, and in some winters has reached the temperature of - 5 ° C.
Azua, Barahona and Pedernales: the southern regions The regions of the Southwest are the most primitive of the island, but therein lies their charm. Coming here means knowing life and local customs as they once were. Here the cement is rare, at least out of the city: you cross villages made of wooden houses, an endless sequence of banana plantations as far as the eye can see, interspersed here and there with crops of sugar cane and pools of natural freshwater formed by the streams that descend from the Sierra de Bahoruco. Outside the cities there may be some problem getting gasoline, so it is good not to go below the level of the middle tank.
Miss Domenican Republic 2015 Clarissa Monila
Bani, 65 km from Santo Domingo, is the first city of a certain size that you come across. It is the undisputed “capital of mango”, which here will grow in 21 different varieties! The sweeter variety is called “Gota de oro”, meaning “golden drop” a name that says it all.
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Barahona has a good range of accommodation to suit all budgets and can be taken as the basis for two tours: one to Lake Enriquilloto the west, the other to the peninsula south of Pedernales. Towards Oviedo and the Far South Taking the coastal road that leads from Barahona to the far south of the Dominican Republic is an absolute pleasure. From the landscape point of view, it is the most beautiful of the country, along with the one that goes to Las Galeras in Samana peninsula. The road is in decent condition although you must be careful when there are landslides. The route goes through dozens of small villages made of wooden houses of fishermen and farmers in the area. Along the way there are some wonderful and little known beaches of cobblestones (littlesand, unfortunately) overlooking the bays of turquoise water Playa Las Cienegas, Playa Los Patos, Playa San Rafael, Playa ParaĂŹso and just down the isolated Bahia de lasAguilas, a place outside the world reachable only by agreeing to a ride on a boat with local fishermen.
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Bahia de las Aguilas – photo www.pinterest.com
The Caribbean music We are in the Caribbean, an area of traditional dancesalmost everywhere. In the Dominican Republic there are two main populardances: merengue andbachata. They are also easierto dancethan theCuban salsa, butif you are afraidofmaking a bad impressionon the dance floor, you cango to oneof the manyplaces where theyplay concerts ofmerengue, or watchthe performances of thebands playinglive. They are everywhere. If you visit the Dominican Republic do not forget tobring home someCDofmerengueandbachata, possiblyoriginal. Thegurusof this musicarethe soloistJuanLuis Guerraand the groupLosHermanosRosario, but there aremanyother goodperformers. We have reached to the end of this three-issues journey into the Dominican Republic, thanks for reading and don’t miss next month issue I will be talking about another destination I have loved visiting: Thailand.
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OFFICE NEWSLETTER This month we have heard many visitors to our makeup bar and studios. Below are some of the pics of this months work and best moments with our clients
SPECIAL:THE AFROFUSION SHOW by Karen Njica The Afro Fusion show held at the Michael Joseph center on Friday the 13th of November was definitely a Miss it Miss out event. Fashion designers such as Wangari Mathenge, Uts_truly by Grace, Mmoja by Mishi, Qui, Bobbin Brothers, Luxy Sight and Shaba all graced with materialistic hearts spread their love on the cat walk scene of the night! The Bobbin Brothers never disappoint so this time round they had an exciting and very intriguing trout that made the ladies want to reach into their pockets for the benefit of their men. Jewelry designers such as KIPATO unbranded made a powerful recension at the entrance laying out their magnificent but recycled bronze pieces. When was the last time you got a bronze necklace for Ksh 1500! You wouldn’t want to overlook on that obscene offer. Not only was it a fashion glaze but also a photography exhibition! Emmanuel Jambo was in the building instituting awareness of the blind community as well as appreciating the turf in beautiful characterized portraits that were put on sale to raise funds for THE WORLD THROUGH EYES by inABLE joining hands with the Emmanuel Jambo Foundation, Safaricom and The Rocefeller Foundation. The Afro fashion night also cemented an in fine feather music platform for artists to teach and express themselves to the main hearts of Nairobi in this particular night. Artists such as Candyvoice music, Raaay, Kalahi, Serro and Royalty by Black made it fun and exciting therefore rejuvenating our heart beat with warm cords that made it possible for the wild cocktails and wine to sail smoothly causing a super adrenaline effect to the bod. At the end of the night, objectives were achieved this being giving the very talented upcoming designers, musicians and artists the professional platform they deserve. The aim of this event was to unveil and promote the new partnership of Eccentric Kenya Services. Looking forward to another one from Eccentric! You do not want to Miss Out.
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Special:The JW show Photos:
Crème Photography
JW Show brings together designers from diffrent background to compete on the same platform both upcoming designers and topdesigners on one scale,it also help in bringing together photographers,stylist and models to know more about our own kenyan designers.
Mohammed Bana and Shenu Hooda, Kenyas finest designers
Elegantly dressed men in attendance
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The judges of the day,Mohammed Bana ret Wachera and Dennis Kaweru
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Mc of the day...miss Kenya USA.
Jeffery Wilson the event CEO extreeme right ,fashion stylist Rikitta and Eric Gwaka Designer Esther Mweni
a,Magau Designer Shenu Hooda with the models backstage
Kenyan model Eric Apiyo backstage
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