Month: November 2018

zulu dresses south africa for 2019

The groom wears a covering made from calfskin in place of pants that is called ibheshu and pairs it with a traditional headband which is made from cow skin to complete the look. If the groom prefers pants, he can choose to wear umbhulaselo which are pants decorated with beads. The groom accessorizes using a small shield made from cow skin. Zulu traditional wedding attire Zulu traditional attire for wedding Zulu traditional wedding attire for bride

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Zulu traditional wedding dresses for new year 2019

Three things often stand out in African weddings: the food, the clothes, and the music or dance. Well, the Zulu, one of the largest tribes in South Africa, is no different. Songs, dancing, and an array of foods characterize Zulu traditional weddings. However, the Zulu traditional wedding attire worn by the bride and groom are the highlight of the day. Just like in modern ceremonies, Zulu couples try to look their best in colorful and vibrant traditional outfits.


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xhosa Wedding wear woman beautiful 2019

Talking about bridal fashion, I’ve noticed more and more of you are searching for Xhosa dresses on the blog. I thought I’d share some of the best Xhosa dresses I’ve seen around the web. Plus it has been quite a while since we’ve feasted on any African fashion especially Xhosa dresses. I must say it is so wonderful to be able to blog different kinds of bridal fashion here on Pure Wedding Blog. From New York to SA. We have the best of both worlds. Yay!!!

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Xhosa traditional wedding attire for 2019

Another wonderful wedding dress style that comes from South Africa is the one worn by Xhosa people. Even though they are roughly from the same region as Zulu, Xhosa’s wedding style could not be more different. We will not go into too much detail about the different parts of the traditional Xhosa dress, but we will mention a few common features. First, most dresses come in black and white. Second, they all feature interesting geometric designs, from simple parallel lines to intricate repeating shapes. The dress you see above is only a single example of a Xhosa dress, so we recommend you to look them up, because they are truly beautiful.


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xhosa traditional wedding for the best Bride 2019

The traditional Xhosa wedding or “ukwenda” is a big event for the whole local community. It last for at least two days. The wedding ceremony is held in the groom’s home. Some meat is sacrificed to the ancestors.
The wedding has many rituals. One of the most important ones is called “utsiki”. The groom’s family prepares some goat meat and sour milk. The bride (“umakoti”) has to eat them.
The newlyweds walk down the road and show themselves to the whole community. This is known as “ukucanda ibala”.
With the marriage the woman enters the new family. Traditionally she gets a new name. After the dowry has been paid the bride gets a special gift from her family

 

 


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long nail art Ideas for beginners 2019

From beginners to professional nail artists, everyone can try these fingernail designs. Let’s look at a few nail ideas that can be created using either the tools or the basic supplies around you. is all you need for this art on your nails. Use the nail paints of your choice and do not forget the shaded effect of the feather.themed event that they are attending. For such techniques, it is best that only one or two fingers have this peacock feather art on nails on them. Do not forget to use the glitter nail paint for an additional bling effect on the nails


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Cute Church Outfit For The Top Sunday 2019

Sundays are special in many ways. For those of who may want to attend a church service, there are things we put into consideration. The first thing that takes the lead aside spirituality is our fashion sense. What do we wear on Sunday? Some Sundays are filled with activities that can keep us out late. What will be the ideal church outfit that will serve us in all events?

 

 


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The Best African Jacket Designs in 2019

In this post, we have selected 27 of the best looking Long African jackets, Short Ankara jackets, Bomber Jackets & Peplum Jacket styles from across the web.
It’s really amazing to see how the Ankara African print can be used in designing almost any style you can think of. And as such, Ankara Jacket has become a popular item in the wardrobe of many fashionable ladies & celebrities.

 

 


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South AfricanTops Designs for 2019

Looking for some stylish and trendy Ankara tops to wear with your Jeans Trousers or something simple to wear with your pleated or pencil Skirts? Then this post will help you in finding that perfect Ankara fabric & designs for your tops.
The African fashion and Ankara fabric scenes have come a long way; there is now an Ankara top style for every occasion, be it a simple and comfortable everyday style, a church service outfit, or an outfit for a wedding event; the choices of styles of this African fabric provides are unlimited.

 


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New African Kitenge Maternity Dresses for 2019

Expecting mothers can all agree that a good maternity dress is an essential to a comfortable maternity wardrobe. In this article, we have selected African Ankara maternity gowns & dresses, for your baby showers, photoshoot, weddings, and other casual occasions; style your bump in a beautiful way, every day. Our collection ticks all of your baby-bump boxes.
This page is packed full of  beautiful maternity dresses for photography to help you document this special time. Ankara Styles also has pictures of long maxi maternity dresses for women as well as plus size maternity dresses in white, pink, floral, and classic black all to help you look your best.


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