Euro-African Life in Namibia

"Colors, textures and the way we reveal our body shape can enhance, reflect and affect our every mood, emotion and thought. Fashion has the power to fuel our souls and create a specific audience of energy in our lives. Welcome to my psychology of style, this is wearapy. " - Jeannie Mai Thus spake Jeannie Mai, Wearapist and popular host of Style Network's 'How Do I Look?' Not an advocate for the perfect body type, ideal silhouette nor a fan of the 'dying-I'm-so-dangerously-thin' clique, Jeannie seeks to empower women to discover their true beauty, irrespective silhouette and proportion, overcome their insecurities and use fashion as a means to achieve their career goals.  For Namibian women, How Do I Look? currently runs on Channel 173 (Style), DStv (Multichoice Namibia). Helpful, informative and containing valuable advice for all women who want to get ahead in style, this show is a must-see albeit for entertainment purposes. Keeping an...

Namibia, land of the brave, is nowhere and I mean absolutely nowhere on the fashion calendar. The situation with regards to fashion and appropriate attire is so desperate, women who possess a little bit of style and the complimentary wardrobe, often 'dress down' or hesitate to venture outside, for fear of appearing 'overdressed' or subjected to stares from strangers. In general, the female populace make conformist and conservative choices in attire for work, events and leisure. Most often, leisure wear is worn to work and events, no one bats an eye and everyone pretends not to notice. It is time for the situation to change. Spring - Summer 2013 is a time of energy and activity in Namibia. Summer is associated with Christmas, bonuses and annual holidays. Many Namibians leave the capital, Windhoek, to visit family and friends in other parts of the country, or migrate in large numbers to the coastal town of Swakopmund for a bit of sun, sea, change of scenery, much needed...