Zumba king promises thriller
WHEN it comes to fashion trends it almost seems that the pregnant mammas are forgotten. Being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t keep up with the trends and feel fashionable. Pregnancy is no longer considered a time in a woman’s life when she has to wear baggy clothes. Many celebrities have made it fashionable to proudly show their growing bumps, and the general public is following suit. The number of clothing outlets selling maternity clothes is another growing trend, as many popular retailers have launched maternity clothing lines. So head to your favourite retailers that carry maternity clothes, and you might find it’s easy to put together some fashionable outfits that maintain your style.
You’ll want to feel comfortable while you’re pregnant, and this means being comfortable with what you’re wearing. Add maternity pieces to your wardrobe that show off your personal style, not ones that change it. You don’t have to dress in dreary black to look smaller. Let your wardrobe mirror this happy time in your life with colours that accentuate the glow of your skin.
Go for colour — Don’t limit yourself to black and neutral tones — colour is an essential part of the modern maternity closet. You’ll feel happier when you’re wearing clothes that aren’t drab. But, if you’re really a colour-phobe (or if you’re on a budget), just throw a bright sweater around your shoulders to complement an all-black outfit. Gone are the days when maternity clothes had wild polka dots and other patterns meant to camouflage a woman’s growing figure. If you normally wear solids, then you should stick to your personal style. However, if you are someone who loves floral patterns, pair some bold-print tunics with leggings.
One of the easiest ways to add dimension and flare to an otherwise simple look is to put on your favourite accessories and jewelry. Try long, dangling earrings and big necklaces to de-emphasise fullness in your face. Wear a patterned scarf in your hair, put a jewelled cuff on your wrist, or carry a chic handbag. Better yet, if you’re not going to be on your feet all day, throw on some fun open-toe sandals or slingbacks. Sexy shoes can instantly perk up practically any outfit. Chunky necklaces and bracelets or a big bag can reallyr make a fashion statement, and they are thingss you can continue to wear post-pregnancy. Don’t forgett cool scarves to keep you looking on point.
Wear clothes that fit well — If you enjoyed wearingg skinnys jeans before you were an expecting mama, don’tt be afraid to do tight-fitting pants now just becausee you’re pregnant. Many maternity lines are now making g stretchy, super-comfy (and hot!) skinny jeans andd leather leggings that will fit and flaunt your new curves.. Reaching for bigger clothes to hide your size soundss like a good idea, but it only contributes to a bulky look.. Instead, slim down your silhouette and emphasise thee features that aren’t expanding with snug-sleeved tops,, skinnier pants, and button-down shirts or blazerss (from your pre-pregnancy wardrobe) left unbuttoned. . Try knits that stretch to fit your form, they’re sexy andd feminine.
Keep your shoes comfortable — When you’ree p pregnant, your feet may swell, so it’s important to buy y new, comfortable shoes that fit your feet. Your feet mayy go back to their normal size after pregnancy, so don’tt p purchase expensive shoes, because you may only bee wearing them for a few months during your pregnancy. . You can buy cheap flats and sandals that are also superr cute but make sure they are supportive.
Show some cleavage — Now’s the time to showw off your bust by wearing low-cut shirts and V-neckk sweaters. V-neck shirts show off a pregnant woman’ss figure, and look especially flattering on them. This s is optional, of course, if you prefer to dress more e modestly. No matter what outfit you choose, the fabricc needs to be breathable so you don’t get overheated. This s will prevent sweating, and in turn, prevent a heat rash h from developing on your skin.
Look chic all the way! THE number one cause of absenteeism of the girl child in school is due to lack of sanitary towels.
A Unesco report estimates that one in ten girls in sub-Saharan Africa misses school during their menstrual cycle. By some estimates, this equals as much as twenty percent of a given school year.
Many girls drop out of school altogether once they b begin menstruating. Should young women miss 20 percent of school days in a given year due to a lack of facilities or a lack of information or a lack of sanitary p products?
Well, Mirror Image foundation has organised a f fundraiser to help the girl child in need of sanitary towels. The foundation which has 120 beneficiaries from four different schools is hosting a Zumba family fun day to raise funds to help a girl child stay in school a at the waterfront on the 12th of August in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe’s own Zumba king Zorro will be gracing the event with his vibrant Zumba exercise.
Zorro is one of the most sought after Zumba coaches in the country and has promised to dazzle the crowd with his energy filled dances that the whole family will enjoy. Zip liner, trampoline and canoeing are some of the activities that will be available on the day.
Waterfront is the perfect venue for a family outing as you can set up a picnic or braai stand and enjoy the activities lined up for the day. Kim Nyathi, one of the organisers said the fundraiser is going to go a long way in promoting the education of the girl child.
“Young girls are the future leaders and it’s of paramount importance to invest in their education. It is everyone’s social responsibility to ensure that we invest in the school going girl and buying sanitary towels is one such way”, said Nyathi.
Tickets are readily available at Mzansi 4 Sure boutique in Bulawayo.
For more information contact Lee Anne 0775548493, Mellisa +263775506258 Kim +263782029977.