Finishing Touches FT

Denim Lives ON! - Roller Coaster Mag

2012-02-20T00:06:00.002-08:00

Love this!

FT's Pick - You are my Shine

2012-02-17T06:55:00.000-08:00

FURAHIDAY My People,

Have a lovely Weekend

: *

Style Star of Today

2012-02-17T05:44:00.000-08:00

I actually love the hair, she looks so classy and hollywood glamour so it has nothing to do with outfit but I love the hair Ms. Tracee Ellis Ross

Things that make me go MMmmmh!!

2012-02-17T04:48:00.000-08:00

Ok, these shoes are to drool for!

My next adventure after-> Versace, Armani, Michael Kors and Rasifiwa by my good friend of Beneton Gems (Sea Cliff Hotel)

I see a shopping list growing : D

We Nailed it!

2012-02-17T02:52:00.001-08:00

In my attempt to always treat myself on a weekly or 2 basis, I have come to fall in love with nail colour which I haven't since when I was in high school and i'd spend 20 minutes every morning coming with different nail art and draw and paint myself making other students always ask where did you get that done!

At the moment the nail art trend is back on and I for 1 will not be doing what everyone is so I'll get it done my way! I love the art in these pictures, I'd probably do florals more than anything else.

What type of nail colour or art are you embracing at the moment?

info@ftboutique.com

Love yourself form head to toe <3

At home with - Giorgio Armani

2012-02-17T02:35:00.001-08:00

I love this man, I think my husband will grow old like him o_O lol! This man is the epitome of class and structural minimalism. It's like you love his style but you just cant pinpoint why. I've been to his hotels, love his designs every time he seems to be making me swoon and especially his silver hair that suits him perfectly! Indulge in the greatness of this mans style that has been translated to his home>>

Outfit of the Day

2012-02-16T07:57:00.000-08:00

Bringing out the Animal in Me grrr : )

Style Star of The Week

2012-02-16T07:48:00.000-08:00

Eva the Divalicious <3

At home with DVF - Gorge!

2012-02-16T07:43:00.000-08:00

I love Diane Von Forstenburg, she symbolises a real woman who is not scared to try prints and flaunt her natural curves. So here, take a pleasure in fisting your eyes through her home

This Office I would love, must be fun sitting and brainstorming ideas here

Creative Bathroom

So, stay tuned for the next at home with...

Things that make me go Mmmmh!

2012-02-16T07:36:00.000-08:00

I want a type writer

Pink makes me feel good

I love fashion, it can do so much to one's style

I want paper roses or tulips like this on my work desk

love

Possibly my next nail colour

Need in my collection

Ooh God don't let me start with this one right here! This will make my Year for a minute there!

Style Take

2012-02-15T03:53:00.000-08:00

A lot of people like to copy styles, but style is what you take from the changing fashions and make it your own. So I love the mix print look Solange had this week but it probably wouldn't work as well on me or somebody else so here's my take on the look

I'd probably add a red shoe to this instead of being too matchy matchy

I love the way she broke the patterns with a bright yellow shoe

Zoe Saldana - Silk Gorgeousness

2012-02-14T00:55:00.000-08:00

Coolness comes in many ways!

Learning to Love yourself...

2012-02-12T03:42:00.000-08:00

This song got me through times when I felt lower than I should. It's my mother's favourite song, she once called me at 5am and said, "kimami, just listen to Greatest love of all by Whitney Houston for me then call me back."

When I finished listening to each words, I found myself bawling, tears dripping down like I just realised something that was the best and I should have been doing a long time ago. I called my mum and just said, "I love you mama." and she understood, didn't have to say anything else. From that day on words, I decided that learning to love myself is the greatest love of all. It has made me a strong and a confident woman.

So this morning I woke up and saw 'Whitney Houston found dead', and that was the first thing that came to mind.

Actually the first song that made me fall in love with this woman was 'Dance with Somebody,' my mum and I would dance like her. My mum was as skinny as Whitney so she would say, ' enzi zetu, we used to dance like that' and pull me out of the chair to copy her moves since then I loved whitney.

A lost soul in the last decade she was really, but her music has lived on as if she doesn't exist and so many of us had high hopes of her getting to where she was.

I dedicate this post to the woman who stuck those words, 'learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.'

Rest in Peace Ms. Houston <3

Love,

FT.

Evening look of the Weekend

2012-02-12T03:26:00.000-08:00

Meagan Good

Gorgeous

Pastelles are the IT!

2012-02-12T03:15:00.000-08:00

It's early 2012 and I am in love with pastels (not Neons). I believe they are soft and lady like! Whether just accents (lips, accessories etc.) or full outfit I feel it brings out the lady in you.

My thing now is actually nail colour, so I every Saturday after my one and half hour Yoga lesson, I look forward to my pedicure and manicure. Thank God for my mums ability! I believe if you love something you should do it the way it is professionally done. I love my times at Top Knots (mum's hair & beauty Salon). OPI nail colours are the IT!

I have had both above upper colours on my nails, gorgeous. Next week pale pink or yellow : )
Thanks for the inspiration Ellie Saab <3

I am gunning down for pastel jeans, light shirts and shoes. Mmh I smell a shopping spree coming soon

: )

What sort of Pastels are you embracing at the moment?

Love FT.

Natural +Stylish

2012-02-10T08:08:00.000-08:00

Styled by naturalista

Gorgeousness can be this good natural!

No disappointment - SOLO

2012-02-09T23:48:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow

2012-02-07T08:13:00.000-08:00

Also I should add Made By Africa and Enjipai will be selling. Blind tiger will offer drinks and Rohobot Ethiopian food. Also there will be live music!

See you there!

Entry is Free!

Outfit of the week

2012-02-07T07:31:00.000-08:00

LOVE,

FT!

Gorgeous Patterns

2012-02-07T07:27:00.000-08:00

How gorgeous is day 4! Huh huh! I love the tribal print and the background, bright colours lift up your mood did you know!

In the celeb world

2012-02-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

How Gorg does Alesha look in that outfit!

Queen B is back and I love those shoes! Very simple and elegant and showing off her post baby curves!

Brandy and Daughter - Style star of the week

2012-02-06T08:14:00.000-08:00

I miss Brandy's music and loved her in Moesha, I never missed that show. I am so glad DSTV are showing it now along with sister sister. My teen years never missed : )

VIOLA DAVIS

2012-02-06T08:08:00.000-08:00

Wow! How powerful does this woman look? I love women that exude power and confidence like Michelle Obama and Viola Davis.

Love the natural hair! Go Team natural!

JOIN US TO GIVE HOPE TO THOSE WHO LOST IT!

2012-02-02T22:51:00.000-08:00

TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW!!

Gorgeous - Solo

2012-02-02T09:36:00.000-08:00

We love these pants

I can't get enough of Solang and her style

Gorgeous

vogue are also liking it so she is guest blogging what she is wearing for 5 days : D

A Great Moment to live a meaningful life!

2012-02-02T05:24:00.000-08:00

Wonder Welders is a non profit organisation that brings together a group of adult polio

victims, many of whom were begging on the streets in Dar es Salaam Tanzania,to teach

them how to weld using recycled scrap metal to make various things such as animals and

boats which are sold locally. Come and Join us on this great event where FT along with

other creative people will be showcasing and selling new collection from EasyWear by

FT!

Support people with disability

and

help get people off the streets!

Grey + Yellow

2012-01-26T09:00:00.001-08:00

Look of the Day >> Neons and Cheetah

2012-01-26T08:48:00.000-08:00

Black is beautiful - Gorgeous pieces

2012-01-26T08:36:00.000-08:00

Power Couple >> Love happens!

2012-01-26T00:33:00.000-08:00

Michelle's royal blue dress is classy!

How gorgeous and encouraging is this! As they say behind every hardworking/successful man there's an incredible woman supporting him ; )

Natural Beauty -Eclectic style

2012-01-26T00:23:00.000-08:00

Solange at her Brooklyn apartment by Garance Dore'

Poise, not afraid to mix patterns and a very individual style that not everyone can pull off!

I love those chairs! Keep doing you Solange.

Solange INStyle

2012-01-24T08:44:00.000-08:00

Rocking her own natural hair : D Ms. Knowles does it again for InStyle Magazine! The style is so eclectic as her usual style, I believe not everyone can Rock it like she does!

2012-01-22T07:57:00.000-08:00

I am in love with everyone of these pieces.

This is what I call a designer (thinks about fabric, prints, design, finishing, and all the presentation of her collection) Always have a concept behind it all!

Style star of the Day

2012-01-20T09:26:00.000-08:00

Tracee Ellis Ross

YET ANOTHER CELEBRITY EMBRACING COLOUR OF THE SEASON! Season yourself with Red!

Love her!

2012-01-20T09:11:00.000-08:00

How gorgeous is the details of Jewel By Lisa's 2012 Vintage collection. I love it so much I will be posting the rest tomorrow.

BEAUTY WITHIN - Dead Prez

2012-01-20T06:35:00.000-08:00

I just had to share, it is such a beautiful song and the video too. It feels great to be such a natural girl : D A lot of us women always find it hard to love ourselves because there's always a misconception of the perfect.

I LOVE MY AFRICAN DARK SKIN, MY NATURAL HAIR AND THE FACT THAT I LOVE ME FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE! I don't need make -up everyday to look beautiful or full on weaves throughout the year ( not judging anyone though stick to being you)

I DON'T FEEL THE NEED TO BE LIKE EVERY OTHER GIRL AROUND THIS WORLD, I'M ME AND I LOVE IT!

LOVE YOURSELVES LADIES.

LOVE,

FT!

STYLE STAR: SANAA LATHAN

2012-01-19T05:57:00.000-08:00

My all time favourite colour is red then Orange and Pink. So my breath taken when I saw this, how gorgeous does Sanaa look in this Hot red on red number! I actually love the mix of textures. It almost helps settle the over powering colour

Luisa Bianchin - Love

2012-01-19T05:46:00.000-08:00

Jessica White

2012-01-19T04:54:00.000-08:00

I'm not a big fan of Jessica White but I loooove these... great fashion shoots and the concept is grand!

Milan Pre-Fashion Week - Solange

2012-01-14T04:04:00.000-08:00

So, my girl Solange was picked to be one of the models to walk in Alberta Ferreti for Pre Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012.

Stunning and her body is enviable

Love the metalic dress and the Fro is tight

LOVE FOR SOLO

2012-01-13T04:34:00.000-08:00

So my girl (yes my girl) Solange' was signed to Next Models joining the likes of Alexa Chung ( Another on of my favourites). I am so liking the recognition she is getting due to her personal style and individuality. Keep going at it Solo! Here are some shots for Oyster Magazine. Although I wish she had worn how own natural hair!

I love this look

Men's wear inspired and Coloured lips : )

2012-01-13T04:13:00.000-08:00

Keep it simple, minimal and don't forget you are still a lady.

Colours to adorn on your lips this year xxx

Classics for 2012

2012-01-13T03:59:00.000-08:00

FT Look of the day

2012-01-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

I looove this look Keke Palmer has on... Gorgeous young lady!

Jumpsuit and Accessories by FT

2012-01-11T06:50:00.000-08:00

NEW ARRIVALS 2012

2012-01-10T07:32:00.000-08:00

Sniff Sniffles

2012-01-06T05:47:00.000-08:00

Hey all,

I hope your first week of the New Year is going well.

Mine is great even with the flu and cold trying to dampen my spirit. It ain't gonna work!

Hubby is spoiling me too so : )

Have Happy Life and Keep Faith A live!

2012>>

2012-01-06T03:04:00.000-08:00

Well a happy new year to you all! I hope you had a grand welcome to the new year.

Mine was a mixture of emotions. By the end of 2011, I was so exhausted and was ready to take a chill pill. Of-course sometimes my job doesn't allow that especially in December. We decided on a week holiday full of relaxation.

For 3 weeks of December my heart was telling me something is not right but I ignored it and moved on. It became so bad my intuition to a point I was irritate of anything coming my way. I just wanted to go far far away. Problem was I had no idea what is up, despite being exhausted, I was not sick at all.

My hubby, was busy trying to give me the best holiday, of-course I rejected and wasn't happy with anything! I just wanted to be at the beach (a very clean beach may I add) and feel tranquil with peace in the heart. Bless him, he was so busy : ) but some how I just wasn't feeling everything! Mid of the holiday and no holiday had, I was even more frustrated because I didn't have my holiday! You would think I am sick, pms or something but none of those.

So later on that afternoon, I get a call from my mum and there it was, two days before the New Year and the woman who dedicated her time and effort to teach me the etiquette of a lady and a wife. Trust me we spent a lot of time, I asked questions, we laughed, we shared stories that I probably haven't even shared with my mum. She shared stories with me that she probably wouldn't have shared on normal circumstances.

There it was my heart felt a relief that I wasn't hoping for! She is dead after getting malaria which caused loss of blood and triggered heart problems. My older sister died of malaria too at age 6 so don't let it fool you! The last time I saw her, a week before this, she had lost so much weight and couldn't breath properly with a drip of blood in hand. Yet she was as usual, making jokes and telling me off for not having a baby yet : )

So in short I welcomed the New year at my aunts' funeral. On New Years' eve my family and I decided not to be sad and have fun! We made food set up a table on my grand mother's yard and enjoyed the coming of the new year remembering what she would do if she was around.

This year, I decided not to make resolutions and live life to the fullest. The best thing I can do for myself this year is LOVE ME!

I say:

LIVE LOVE AND LAUGH ALOT!

Love FT!

HAVE A GROOVY NEW YEAR!

2012-01-03T02:30:00.000-08:00

Truly Grateful... Let the New Year Begin : D

2011-12-24T06:21:00.002-08:00

Thank you all for your support, I am truly grateful for everything that God has given me this year and I'm looking forward to next year being fruitful, healthy and happy!

Be blessed and Happy Holidays.

Love FT!

Holiday Pick - Love FT!

2011-12-24T06:09:00.000-08:00

source: Mrs Lilien

LOVE

2011-12-23T09:05:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love the 70s and Sixties style. This is reminiscent of Twiggy's look in the 60s! So beautiful!

I love this Donna Karan shoot in Haiti so beautiful

TIME FOR GIVING -

2011-12-22T08:19:00.000-08:00

To my esteemed customers/FT likers and viewers,

FT BOUTIQUE has decided to donate 5% for every item (new or old) sold for the rest of December to help the people affected by floods in Dar es Salaam.

Every little can help someone in A Big way. Also if you have blankets, clothes, food please find a way to donate. I truly feel sorry for all the kids and babies who are helpless.

Love FT.

Oysterbay shopping centre (Sweet Eazy building) next to Top Knots hair & beauty salon

City Underwater

2011-12-22T01:12:00.000-08:00

As most people were psyched about the Festive season, there aren't much festivities going on due to heavy rains in our beautiful city. It has seen 13 people and maybe more dead and thousands stranded with no shelter and little help. Dar es Salaam is drowning bit by bit and team FT would like to wish everyone all the safety during this trying time.

As much as we can help we should please, whether donating or physically helping. Every little helps!

Houses under water

BE SAFE AND BE BLESSED!

Wishing you a SLEEK Festive Season!

2011-12-20T02:17:00.000-08:00

Oysterbay Shopping Centre next to Top Knots Hair & Beauty Salon

HOLIDAY COLLECTION NOW IN STORE

2011-12-19T11:15:00.000-08:00

Karibu and shop a fun filled collection with a lot of FT's classiness!

Beaded Jewellery made and designed by FT!

FESTIVE SEASON FUN PICKs!

2011-12-16T07:09:00.000-08:00

I will possibly be cruising on a boat watching fireworks light up the sky all around Dar, having great food, great music and surrounded by fun people! Thinking of what to wear mmmh!

Model Love:

2011-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Atui for Flaunt, Gorgeous!

It couldn't get Better than This!- CLASSY!

2011-12-15T08:38:00.001-08:00

Models Love

2011-12-15T00:16:00.000-08:00

THE IMPECCABLE - BI KIDUDE

2011-12-15T00:10:00.000-08:00

Mesmerising the crowd at TEDeX Dar

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING JUST GOT BETTER!

2011-12-14T07:51:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous: G B

2011-12-13T08:55:00.000-08:00

Love the necklace

FT's Pick

2011-12-12T04:36:00.001-08:00

Million Man March

2011-12-12T04:30:00.000-08:00

The night has been long,
The wound has been deep,
The pit has been dark,
And the walls have been steep.

Under a dead blue sky on a distant beach,
I was dragged by my braids just beyond your reach.
Your hands were tied, your mouth was bound,
You couldn't even call out my name.
You were helpless and so was I,
But unfortunately throughout history
You've worn a badge of shame.

I say, the night has been long,
The wound has been deep,
The pit has been dark
And the walls have been steep.

But today, voices of old spirit sound
Speak to us in words profound,
Across the years, across the centuries,
Across the oceans, and across the seas.
They say, draw near to one another,
Save your race.
You have been paid for in a distant place,
The old ones remind us that slavery's chains
Have paid for our freedom again and again.

The night has been long,
The pit has been deep,
The night has been dark,
And the walls have been steep.

The hells we have lived through and live through still,
Have sharpened our senses and toughened our will.
The night has been long.
This morning I look through your anguish
Right down to your soul.
I know that with each other we can make ourselves whole.
I look through the posture and past your disguise,
And see your love for family in your big brown eyes.

I say, clap hands and let's come together in this meeting ground,
I say, clap hands and let's deal with each other with love,
I say, clap hands and let us get from the low road of indifference,
Clap hands, let us come together and reveal our hearts,
Let us come together and revise our spirits,
Let us come together and cleanse our souls,
Clap hands, let's leave the preening
And stop impostering our own history.
Clap hands, call the spirits back from the ledge,
Clap hands, let us invite joy into our conversation,
Courtesy into our bedrooms,
Gentleness into our kitchen,
Care into our nursery.

The ancestors remind us, despite the history of pain
We are a going-on people who will rise again.

And still we rise.

Maya Angelou

10% OF PICHINI COLLECTION TO HOUSE OF PEACE

2011-12-08T02:36:00.001-08:00

As you all know FT Boutique is giving out 10% of every PICHINI purchase to the HOUSE OF PEACE.

I though I'd share with you all the magnitude of this cause. This is a story of one of the women. I urge you to please make contributions, every little helps. A lot of women go through violence but are afraid to let go and move on!

Tanzania: Battered Women Find Safety in House of Peace

Ichikaeli Maro

8 July 2010

Ashura and Alice are among the 33 women and 17 children who live in the house in an anonymous location in Dar es Salaam. The House of Peace is an initiative established in 2002 to provide temporary shelter for women and children who are victims of gender based violence.Dar Es Salaam — ASHURA Iddi (25) is a mother of one and pregnant for her second child. Her colleague Alice Mlatu is a mother to two boys, 11 and four years, respectively. Both are survivors of abusive relationship and accommodated at the House of Peace in Dar es Salaam.

Ashura and her colleagues, although victims of violence, continue to be hosted at the house to gain some strength that will allow them to feel dignified again. Narrating how she went to the house, Ashura says: "My husband and I got married in 2003. We got one child within one year of our marriage and because we agreed to observe child spacing I had to go for family planning. "In 2009 my husband changed, he started staying out late...sometimes up to 2am and started beating me and blaming me for not conceiving and threatened to marry another woman.

I had to leave the contraceptives and within three months I was pregnant. But even then he insisted he could no longer live with me, he was planning to marry another woman. "He continued to come home late, beat me up and chase me out of our bedroom with my child. One day he woke up at 9am, found me on the corridor and insisted I must leave the house otherwise he would kill me.

He took his motorbike and left. He came back at 12 noon and asked why I was still in his house...he beat me until neighbours came to my rescue. Ashura says she was seriously hurt and that her husband took her to hospital where, however, she was refused treatment pending presentation of a PF 3.

"He took me be back home and left me there. At around 6pm he called asking if I could walk and meet him at a place called Madoeko. On arrival I found him with a woman whom he said was the one who deserved to be with him and not me," she says. But that was not all.

The poor woman received another beating from her husband in front of the other woman and other passersby. "He beat me till I became unconscious.

Good Samaritans took me to Amana hospital where I was admitted. He never came to see me for all the time I was at the hospital. When I was discharged, I decided to go back to my matrimonial home and called to inform him but he came and chased me out of the house with my child," she says.

Ashura who hails from Lindi, says her family members advised her to leave the house or else she would get killed. She, however, says she did not have any money to go back to her home in Lindi. She left her matrimonial home, though and started to roam around the streets with her child. She says life was tough especially at night because she did not have a place to sleep. Some of her friends would invite her, but still it was difficult for her. Her child caught a cold and was coughing extensively.

"I thought of committing suicide because all what I had after selling my wedding ring so that my child could eat was finished. I was directed to offices of the Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) to present my case. TAWLA asked me if I knew the House of Peace situated at an anonymous place at Msasani. I was directed to the place and given bus fare.

"Staff at the House of Peace received us and have been supporting me and my child with all the basic necessities. I am at peace planning for my next step in life," she says. It is such horrible incidents that pushed the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM), US Embassy in Tanzania and several public and private enterprises to organise and launch a special campaign titled: "Don't kick her, kick the ball" to advocate for non-violent relationships and support activities of the House of Peace.

The campaign coincides with the first football World Cup in Africa. The campaign uses footballs with the "Don't kick her, kick the ball" slogan to advocate for free-violent relationships. The footballs will be sold at Protea Hotels and Shoppers supermarkets and profits from the sales will be channelled to the House of Peace. The House of Peace is the only crisis centre for women in Dar es Salaam. It provides shelter, legal and health care, food and clothing to women and children survivors of gender-based violence.

Clients to the centre are brought by organisations dealing with human rights advocacy groups and institutions such as TAWLA, Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA), the police as well as Amana hospital and Muhimbili National Hospital. At the house women and their children are given three-month shelter after which she must be in a position for alternative means to cope with life.

"But the state under which these women come, we find it difficult to let them go within that time. Some are severely bartered, we have to treat them, provide counselling and means to start new life," says a social worker at the house. Other parties in the campaign, launched by the Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children, Mrs Margaret Sitta, are Coroina Society and Dar es Salaam-based Diplomats' spouses.

Prevailing gender norms show that sexual violence such as rape in intimate relationships are still considered culturally-acceptable by both men and women. Dr Julitta Onabanjo, UNFPA Country Representative, urges the government to mobilise and sustain resources and provide a safe environment where women's rights are respected and where they can live without fear of being violated or abused.

She says the objective of the initiative is to show the world where has Africa come from, who are the people of Africa and what are they doing. "A lot has been done...at the same time poverty across the continent still has female face-girls and women keep dying while giving birth, women still lag behind in education. Many dream of Africa where they can live freely, with dignity and respect."

She says it is women like Ashura and her colleagues that inspired UNFPA and partners to organise the initiative. The event was also attended by the US Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Alfonso Lenhardt and his wife Jacqueline. "Ashura has courage to raise her voice to talk about what is the reality for many women in Tanzania," she said. According to her, in Dar es Salaam alone almost half of women who have been in a relationship have experienced physical or sexual violence at the hands of a partner.

"Inequality and injustice are still part of everyday life for women particularly in the rural areas and this must stop," she says, adding there is no noble cause than to stop all forms of violence against women and children. She praises President Jakaya Kikwete for the launch in 2008 of a "Say no to violence against women" campaign led by UNIFEM.

President Kikwete was the second African Head of State after President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal to sign on the UNIFEM campaign. Mr Kikwete also promised the government's commitment to end violence against women, review laws and take necessary measures to make it happen.

To her, so many women in Tanzania are suffering but stick to abusive relationships because they are poor. She said the only solution to women's suffering was to empower them economically. The ministry, in collaboration with development Partners, has been conducting violence against women campaigns in the Lake Zone where it is widely believed that "a woman will never feel loved by her husband until she is bartered." About 700 million US dollars have been set aside for the campaign against such cultural practices which the minister rubbishes.Mrs Sitta could not hold her emotion as she heard Ashura's ordeal, saying, "There are so many women in Tanzania suffering the same way -- they are still bartered and some are killed. She said, wondering: "How many men are suffering the same as women? Why are women bartered? Vividly disturbed, the minister told the gathering that even educated men in the country barter their wives.

EasyWear at Artisan Market

2011-12-07T09:33:00.001-08:00

FT EasyWear Top and FT Accesories

FT EasyWear, FT Accessories and Pichini Collection

This past weekend as I posted last week, there was an Artisan Market at the Oysterbay Shopping Centre. I must say I opened my mum's salon in 2005 and FT Boutique in 2009 since then I have never seen that place that packed. It was a great experience full of so many creative people from around Tanzania. I was pleased to be around so many creative women who were selling their talent and not looking for popularity.

I have for a long time been making clothes with my mum, and my little sister. My Mum is a professional tailor with skills like no one i've ever seen. I am a very creative designer, when I touch a pencil to draw I can design for days. My creativity just pours! : D

I found these great fabrics and told my mum i'd love to display some at the market if they let me since The Artisan Market is not just for anyone, you must be registered and be about something and giving back to the community not just selling for your own profit.

So in two days we made EasyWear by FT and the response was great, all were sold out, I was so happy! Plus more orders that people asked me to make!

Let me tell you about FT Accessories, when I thought of FT long time ago 5 years back or more I actually wanted Finishing Touches to be the finishing touches that make your outfit. I wanted to make great and unique jewellery. Anyway, after the first sells, I travelled back to London and the person who made my designs decided to sell the designs to shops around Dar and ran away. So I kept busy with my career so the other day I thought I should revive my passion and seriously I never thought I'd get such a great response. I thank God for it and the organisers of the Artisan Market for allowing me to display my creativity.

Since we are giving out 10% of our Pichini Sales to The House Of Peace, we decided to also display the collection and thank you to those who supported the cause, it was great knowing you all do like to help women who go through Domestic Violence.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE ON EASYWEAR by FT!

Gorgeous Naturals

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Solange and Jannelle Monae

Gorgeous J Monae

These two ladies know their style and keep to it and they are known for it! Jannelle keeps to her signature black and white as opposed to the lovely Solo who changes it up and is not afraid to experiment with style which has worked on her favor!

Ladies SWITCH IT UP!

ASILI NATURAL HAIR SALON

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Cool art at ASILI

Hey guys, If you have natural hair and are out with the chemicals in your hair like me. There's a new home in town for natural hair ONLY!

You can do all the styles you like dreads, twists, plait, styling of your natural hair without extensions. The added factor, natural products and treatments.

Past weekend I went for the first time, since every salon I went to for my afro they just didn't do it justice at all. I left ASILI a satisfied customer, and realised I love my natural texture of hair.

Asili is located right opposite Shoppers Plaza in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Trust me go try them, I know i'm there this or next weekend. I'd go everyday if I could : D

Paris' Mon Amore

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Look of the day...

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Would so wear this for work! Gorgeous!

A dapper man

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FT's Pick of the day

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Elegant days for an Elegant lady!

Style Stars

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Since J.Hud lost weight her style game has been up there! This white Versace coat is absolutely Gorge!

It creates some elegance in her look.

Michael Cors suits are just daringly bold in colours and I for one love bold colours. This is a beautiful cut suit Mrs Steel is adorning.

BEAUTY = SHALA M.

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The Beautiful Ms. Shala Monroque in a shoot for Vogue Japan! Very elegant, very classy, fun filled and what I love about it all is the natural make up! Makes me want to book a holiday in the beautiful Carribean Islands somewhere!

More pics

KARIBU FT BOUTIQUE

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THIS SARTUDAY GUYS, YOU ARE VERY WELCOME (KARIBUNI SANA) TO THE ARTISAN MARKET! IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! GET YOUR GIFTS AND ENJOY THE FESTIVE SEASON..

FT BOUTIQUE WILL HAVE A STALL OUTSIDE OUR SHOP, WE WILL BE INTRODUCING SOME NEW STUFF PLUS SELLING PICHINI ITEMS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE HOUSE OF PEACE!

SEE YOU THERE, DON'T FORGET!

EDITOR AT LARGE - INTERVIEW

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So my fierce Super Model Naomi is the new Editor at Large of Interview magazine. Isn't that exciting! Nobody can do it like Naomi, she knows her work and continues to wow the world! Go Naomi!

NEW CLUTCH BAGS AND JUMPSUITS...

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AVAILABLE AT FT BOUTIQUE!

LADIES IT IS TIME TO DRESS!

PLEASE REMEMBER WE ARE GIVING 10% TO THE HOUSE OF PEACE, HELPING REDUCE GENDER BASED VIOLENCE!

BE FASHIONABLE. BE CHARITABLE!

Have a Great week Lovelies..

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10% AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

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This is only happening at FT BOUTIQUE!

PRIDE + MODEST

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The gorgeous Ms Tyra Banks

“While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation.”
Maya Angelou

Have a Lovely Weekend Everyone : D

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Mother Daughter

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Diana Ross and Tracee Ellis Ross

A mother is the one person who will climb hills and mountains, walk through fire just to see a smile on your face!

I love my Mama, she is a blessing and the best, been there for me through thick and thin! I love to see her smile, she has the most beautiful laugh. Straight from the heart, she is so sweet when she is shy : )

This is dedicated to all the mothers who give their best to their children no matter what! Do remember if you give up, who will teach what you brought into the world. Be a great Mother, Most of all Be a great role model!

Jordan Dunn

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Last week I had the cover for Jordan's I-D magazine shoot! Here is the feature, how beautiful is she. Bless!

MAGAZINE LOVE - NICOLE

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PICHINI @ FT Boutique

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Hi all, please check out New patterns and items on our FT BOUTIQUE FB PAGE

Style Stars

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The perfect high bun

Lovely dress with peek a boo fuchsia and hounds tooth pointy pumps

WHEN I GROW UP...

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source: Mrs Lilien

Lovely mix of corals

When I grow up I want to look fashionably FABULOUS as this lovely Lady! Gorgeous!

The colourful Miss Knowles! Love it!

SFW: WINNING STALL: ESKADO BIRD

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So Eskado Bird won the award for the best stall! It was nicely laid out like a little boutique where you'd love to look at everything! Congrats Eskado!

SFW 3: ZAMDA GEORGE

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High Slits, Neck Details were the staple of the collection. Zaidi Collection as my very good friend Zamda G likes to call it has given you just a bit 'more'

lovely

Beautiful

My favourite of the collection

Nice

SFW 3: TAIBO BACAR

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This was my favourite favourite collection, of the night! It was suede and leather perfection! Just see after the jump for yourself

I want this like bad!

and this!

SFW 3: PATRICIA MBELA

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A very sexy and lustrous collection fully with whips and all! very interesting!

I loved the necklaces!

SFW 3: GABRIEL MOLLEL

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This collection, I absolutely want the mens trousers for myself! They are so funky comfortable and colourful! I want, I want, I want!

SFW DAY 3: CATHY KAMTHUNZI

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My Favourite of the collection

SFW DAY 3: Ailinda Sawe

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Day 3 was a vibrant day, set up was so great for a catwalk as it allowed you to be up close with the clothes. My only disappointment was that it was so packed that there were no sits and it was extremely hot. But I wasn't so disappointed to stand with the photographers as I got to see closer (dispite my feet being not so happy). I chose the designs I really adored of the day!

Another designer that I favoured more of the men wear than the women's wear is Ailinda Sawe

SFW 2 : ESKADO BIRD

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The designer in the middle

And the winner is, Miss Doreen Estazia Noni! Woohoo! So our vote counted, she won emerging designer award and the most impressive stall award. Her collection was trendsetting rather than copied from what's already around. The finishing was excellent, and the collection is ready for orders : ) it included layering and large pockets, a very funky and edgy collection! We love it Miss Bird!

SFW 2: SONU SHARMA

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From this collection, i loved these two especially the above harem trousers.

SFW 2: SAFFRON

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My Favourite Model of the show

Saffron theme was yellow and black, yet another ready to wear collection

SFW 2: MANJU MSITA

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This model won, male model of the year award

Manju Msita actually had women's wear too but I loved his sharpness on the mens wear

SFW 2: MADE BY AFRICA

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Another one of my favourites of the night, a collection called Safari! It seems many designers wanted wearable collections. I could see myself buying a lot of these! Earth tones were dominant with a hint animal prints.