These days, everyone with a smartphone believes they can be The Sartorialist. That's fine, to each his own. But once in a while, you come across someone who not only talks the talk but struts the heck out of it too. Nomanqoba Mthembu, probably known better in the blogosphere as Spinneli is that person. Full disclosure: theblagg has a soft spot for this 22-year-old because we really know her personally. However, her style and passion for fashion (yeah, I just said that) speaks for itself. It was so loud in fact, that it was just announced that she is one of 18 semi-finalists in the Elle Magazine in association with Blackberry Style Reporter competition. What's that, you may wonder?
Well, over 300 style savvy people vied for an opportunity to win a seven month paid contract as a style scout for the magazine. Entrants were asked to submit an entry that is inspired by fashion edits from the magazine and the finalists were chosen from there. The winner, however, will have a sweeter gig that just writing. What this means is that from December, someone will be in charge of reporting on street fashion trends and showing readers what's really 'hood, I mean good in fashion. The competition has been judged by a panel of industry insiders that include Elle's editor, Jackie Burger, but word is the actual winner will be decided by public vote. We think that's a bad idea but we don't make the rules. So peep the blog entry that got Spinneli this far over HERE and if you like her style sensibility then be sure to vote for her when the time comes.
Merci.
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