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BY HUSNA DAWJEE
Fashion and Beauty Writer
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Apr 14, 2025
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Husna Dawjee is Modern Opulent Gazette Beauty and Fashion writer. With a background in digital arts and game studies, Husna is currently chasing further academic success through her masters, analysing the intersect between gaming, advertising and fashion marketing (niche, I know). From digital designing to university tutor, Husna is determined to widen her skillset. When she is not writing or stressing over her master’s paper, she is spending quality time with her watercolour palette, Bollywood films and Kindle. Fashion plays an important role in her life, allowing her to express her values and formulate a connection with her culture. Her combined academic background and personal interest in fashion makes her descriptive pieces discussive and thought-provoking, and definitely worth the read.
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Nov 18, 2025 ∙ 3 min
7 Under-R300 Mascaras That Deliver Big Lash Energy Without the Spend
Without a doubt, if I were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three beauty products - a transformative jet black mascara would be one of them. Mascara doesn't just lift your lashes, it brightens your entire look and ties everything together. After the pop of blush and a hint of shimme on the lids, comes the mascara for the finishing touches; it’s the cherry on top of the cake. In her bag, a woman should carry one of three things : a tinted lipgloss, skin coloured loose powder...
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Oct 19, 2025 ∙ 4 min
The Future of Louis Vuitton: What The Luxury Brand is Up Against in the Beauty Market?
Photo: @louisvuitton/@patmcgrathreal (Instagram) Known for their Speedy travel bag and iconic Monogram, Louis Vuitton has worked nearly 100 years in fragrances and statement handbags. Under the reign of Marc Jacobs, the brand saw seasons of success, colourful patterns and high-profile collaborations. This year, they have decided to add a new category to their portfolio. Coming this Fall, Louis Vuitton is set to launch their first ever cosmetics line - La Beauté Louis Vuitton. Just five days...
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Oct 14, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The 5 Makeup Brushes Every Beginner Actually Needs and Totally Worth the Buzz
If you’re new to the makeup game or just looking to refresh your brush collection, this guide is for you. If you're restocking your makeup kit this summer, with the perfect skin tint, breathable concealers and bronzey eyeshadow palettes, then don't forget to refill on your beauty tools - highlighter brushes, foundation beauty blenders and powder puff pockets. These tools are a makeup artist's must haves, the one's responsibility for a smooth application and flawless technique. A high quality...
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Sep 23, 2025 ∙ 2 min
September Nails Mood Board: All the Fashionable Designs You Should Consider Getting This Month
This September, your nails deserve a mood board of their own: think chic, fashion-forward designs that set the tone for the entire month.
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Sep 23, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Maximalism Takes Center Stage This Spring/Summer: Inside the Season’s Boldest Trends
Delicate lace, pattern work and inflated sleeves, is this the return of maximalism?
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Sep 17, 2025 ∙ 2 min
AviJozi ‘25: A Pool of Local Talent and Creatives All In One Place
All images: Courtesey of @avijozi Connecting passionate creators, storytellers, and individuals together, AviJozi is the go-to place for...
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Sep 10, 2025 ∙ 3 min
What Every Bride Should Know Before Saying ‘I Do’ to Her Look from a Makeup Artist
If you’re getting married soon, you already know how overwhelming wedding planning can be. Choosing a font for the invitations,...
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Aug 29, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Gift Ideas Your Bestie Will Obsess Over on Her Wedding Day
Photo: @parishilton (Instagram) Finding the perfect gift for your best friend’s wedding can feel like a high-stakes mission. You want...
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Aug 27, 2025 ∙ 2 min
The Summer I Turned Furry: Spring/Summer ’25 is All About the Furry Strands and Accent Feathers
As the leaves shapeshift from autumn browns to luscious greens, and the roses blossom into full buds, there is another forecast predicted...
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Aug 25, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Lindsay Lohan Went Couture For ‘Freakier Friday’ Press Tour
Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray made a cast return earlier this August with their latest film, Freakier Friday. A...
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Aug 13, 2025 ∙ 2 min
SS26 Dolce and Gabbana: ‘Pyjama Boys’ Collection Brings Sleepwear to the Runway in Style
Photo: world.dolceandgabbana.com Comfy yet stylish. Dolce and Gabanna has released a new collection for all the singles and...
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Aug 5, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Relooted: Racist or a Reclaiming of History?
The Summer Games Fest 2025 brought us many long-awaited trailers and first-looks at the most anticipated games. Hollywood franchise films...
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Jul 31, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Inside Madeleine White and Andrew Fedyk’s Dreamy Santorini Wedding Looks
Madeleine White’s Ethereal Bridal Glam in Santorini Is Straight Out of a Fairytale
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Jul 17, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Naliyani Uma’s 2025 Durban July Look Redefined Elegance with a Poetic Nod to Resilience and Heritage
All images: @naliyani/Instagram The Durban July returned to Durban’s iconic Greyville racecourse, a tradition that’s been running strong...
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Jul 9, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Day 1 of Haute Couture Fashion Week Showed What it Feels Like to Be In Love, One With Nature and Passionate
Photo: @rahulmishra_7 (Instagram) Society's fascination with prettiness, the sequential feeling of falling in love and the anxiety of...
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Jul 3, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The Dark Cherry Edit: How to Wear the Season’s Most Seductive Shade (Before It’s Out of Style)
While rewatching Friends (1994), I couldn’t help but notice Rachel Green’s effortlessly cool brown-red leather jacket. Paired with a...
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Jun 20, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Swarovski Chroma Twist Collection is a Circular Twist Fit for Every Sustainable Queen
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Swarovski has a new elegant, colourful collection perfect for your next occasion. And it’s sustainable!
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Jun 19, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Resort ‘26 Victoria Beckham: The Ultimate Collection For A Soiree
Sleek, elegant, chic and refined. Victoria Beckham’s Resort 2026 collection is every soiree goer’s dream.
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May 29, 2025 ∙ 2 min
2025 AMAs Best Dressed: This Year’s Purple Carpet Twinkled in Glitter, Animal Prints and Neutral Tones
Las Vegas is famous for many things. It’s glamorous casinos, live performances and enormous tourist attractions. As the sun set on Monday...
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May 28, 2025 ∙ 2 min
The 2025 Gold Gala Was a Shimmering Masterclass in Beaded Artistry and Sculptural Draping
An event that needs more fashion focus is the Gold Gala. Known for its extended guest list and extravagant designers, the 2025 Gold Gala...
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May 8, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Zoe Saldana’s Met Gala 2025 Look Was Pure Elegance with an Edge
Zoe Saldana has long mastered the art of red carpet poise, and at the 2025 Met Gala, she delivered a look that was both graceful and daring!
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May 5, 2025 ∙ 2 min
The Most Dazzling, Daring, and Divine Looks from the Met Gala 2025
he Stars Who Stopped Time on the Red Carpet at the Met Gala 2025
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May 3, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Estella James Spring/Summer 2025 Collection: A Capsule of Lines and Movement
All Photos: safashionweek.co.za This past weekend, SA Fashion Week held its annual Spring/Summer fashion show. A celebration of...
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Apr 25, 2025 ∙ 3 min
This Week in Style: 8 Fashion Looks We Can’t Stop Thinking About!!
Each look told a story—this week’s best-dressed stars didn’t just wear fashion, they defined it. #FashionMarks
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