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Fiercely feminine Text and images: JACO-MARI FUTCHER. Trending now ... Coral is the new black and it is so hot right now. It also looks like the burgundy trend is going to stay with us through all the seasons. Firstly, you should find a shade that goes well with your skin tone. If you can’t find anything that suits you, you can always bring in a pop of colour by accessorising. A burgundy belt or a coral scarf can jazz up your whole outfit. 18 Get It Joburg West August 2019
Constantia Kloof’s fashionista, Nqobile Nkosi believes that you need more than smoky eyes and killer high heels to look great ... After chatting to Nqobile, we can honestly say that she is the embodiment of style. Not fashion. Style! Which is that rare combination of intelligence, beauty, grace and wit. After 17 years she has kissed the comfort of a corporate job goodbye to pursue her lifelong dream of combining her love for all things fashion with her desire to help women. Nqobile founded Divine Elegance Image Consultancy in 2008 and has since used this platform to empower women and young girls through fashion and public speaking. Between her job and her family, she always finds the time to dress as if she is about to conquer the world. This ambitious mother of three works hard to be a role model, not only for her own two daughters and son, but for every woman in her community. How did you go from being a banker to becoming an image consultant? Beautifying women has been my dream job for as long as I can remember. While I still had my corporate job, I attended women's gatherings during the weekends and talked about beauty. But the biggest turning point was when I was doing ministry work and visited the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. They had a special ward for women who were depressed and stressed out. The women I spoke to in that ward had been in abusive relationships or had a tough time overall and had given up on life. That made me think that I could help women like this if I pursued my true passion. How do the two career paths compare to each other? What I do now doesn't feel like work at all. I enjoy talking to people and seeing their faces light up. I enjoy contributing to somebody's happiness or their acquisition of new knowledge. The beauty industry is quite inundated and you have to find a way to stand out. How do you support, mentor and train the young women? I've seen a lot of young women with no plans for the future, and women getting involved with men who are trouble, because they need money. To solve this problem, I train young women to do make-up and nails. This way, they can make their own money and contribute to their households. What role does fashion and makeup play in your own life? My mother always said to me that you are as old as you want to feel. When I got married, she told me that I should never stop dressing well and looking beautiful. August is my birth month and I will be 43, but a lot of people say that I look so much younger. That's because I am always conscious of how I look after myself and how I dress. I will never follow trends, because fashion comes and goes, but my unique style is who I am. What is the one thing that people don’t know about image consulting but definitely should? Most women think that in order to go and see an image consultant you have to earn a lot of money. Other women say that they dress appropriately and are fine with their make-up routine, but they don’t realise what a difference using the correct makeup for your skin tone or the correct clothing for your body type can make. Image consulting is about all of you. It starts with the inside, because what you feel inside shows on the outside. My business mantra is ‘Bringing out your inner beauty’ and you certainly don’t have to break the bank to look and feel good. What drives you to continuously empower women through public speaking? I love people and making a difference in a person's life makes me feel so fulfilled. I do a lot of public speaking but I also help other women public speakers to look their best, be confident and excited before going on stage by helping them with make-up tips suited to their skin undertones, and also styling tips suited to their body shape and size. This will help them make a lasting impression. What big challenges have you faced and how did you overcome them? Working with a lot of women, I have realised that not every woman is interested in wearing make-up. I respect that, so I show them how to pull off a minimalistic make-up look that they will be comfortable with. All women are beautiful but sometimes we need a little make-up to help us look fresh, professional and youthful. On the business front, I find it challenging that I have to convince some people to pay for image consultancy services because they don't all realise the importance of taking care of yourself. Details: Nqobile on 083 567 8581, nqobile@divinee.co.za or follow her on Facebook, NqoDivineImage One on one with Nqobile... How would your friends describe you? I am a person of excellence and very particular about how things are done. On the other hand, I’m a visionary and I’m open to change. It’s always good to have a Plan B. Are your children following in your footsteps? My eldest daughter is 22, my son is 17 and my youngest daughter is six. My eldest daughter is a fashion designer and assists me at big events. The little one is obsessed with watching YouTube videos about make-up and says that she wants to be a vlogger. With August being Women’s Month, what important message do you have for your daughters about womanhood? Take care of yourself. Take care of how you see yourself and how the world sees you. Make sure you are healthy and happy. The world needs strong women. We do so much for everyone else, but we need to focus on ourselves sometimes. August 2019 Get It Joburg West 19
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