Bower Magazine Issue 1

ISSUE 1 | VOL | 14 March 2024
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Contents
Beauty and glam
Base Beauty Bar
Beauty by Norleen
Seth’Belle collection
Men’s fashion and life style
Masculine Confidence
The inspiring journey of Siseko Diko
Toxic Clothing Brand
Unpacking with Boss Lady
The story behind the brand :
Pretty Mqolweni
Features
Zizipho Gusha: Becoming Miss
Remarkable SA
Nandipha Mbalo: Rising Star
Catch up on what’s coming on
current trends
Magazine Cover: Royalty Models

Bower Magazine |Beauty and Glam
Zenande Gexu
Aesthetic beauty salon

Bower Magazine |Beauty and Glam| Issue 01
“Take charge of
your dreams”
W
hile the term “Beauty”
has a variety of definitions
which entails a combination
of qualities that are pleasing
to aesthetic senses. In the
heart of East London we
found a beauty salon that
works to tick all your beauty
box.
Base Beauty Bar is your go to
beauty spot in Vincent. It was
initiated in 2022. “BASE
focuses on a niche part of the
Beauty industry. We
specialize in individual lash
extensions, brow treatments,
microblading/Microshading,
brow lamination, nail
treatments and pedicures. To
put it more simply lashes,
Brows, Nails.” Said Zenande
Gexu the founder and CEO of
Base Beauty Bar.
What is unique ?
“What sets BASE apart is our
commitment to upholding
industry standards and
quality. We always stay upto
date on beauty trends and
focus on our niche. “
The motivation
“have always been in the business of
beauty even since my College days. I
made a decision to upskill myself and
take charge of my dreams.” The
words from the wise woman
enlightening Bower on what
motivated her to start this kind of
business. She proceeds to say the
vision is much more bigger as she is
looking into grabbing every
opportunity that involves giving back
to the community by providing
classes whereby other people can
upskill themselves with accredited
courses within the Beauty industry,
which will empower them to achieve

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Be Intouch
B
ase Beauty Bar is a proud
sponsor of a Youth development
program called “Miss Empower
Eastern Cape”. She describes it as an
initiative that strives to build
confidence by empowering women to
be better versions of themselves, This
perfectly aligns with her daily
motivation to not only strive to be the
best but also empower others.
You can follow Zenande’s amazing
journey as young vibrant business
woman hoping to make a change on all
social media platforms using the
following handles.
Facebook: Base Beauty Bar
Instagram: @basebeautybar_el
TikTok: basebeautybar_el
Or contact us on 060 711 0889

Bower Magazine |Beauty and Glam| Issue 01
S
eth’belle collection is a business
owned by a young woman from
Mthatha, Siphosethu Esisiphiweyo
Mankai. Siphosethu is juggling
between being a full time student at
Rhodes University, model and
business owner. Well, the business
idea came about mid 2021 but was
launched on the 22nd of August
2023.
The branding
This name is a combination of the founder’s
name: Sethu and belle which means
beautiful in French, Seth’belle. She was
assisted by a friend( Lisa Simelane-Krymer)
in the combination and name making for the
business.
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The fundamental colours for the
business are: Red, white and black. The
business sells beauty products namely:
Eyelashes, eyelash glue, lipscrup and
lipgloss. Lipgloss shades are named
after significant people that have
positively impacted Siphosethu’s life.

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Products
Starting with a clear gloss that has
earned Itself a top selling product and
flavour of the year title is uMhlengethe.
This gloss is named after Siphosethu’s
mom. Ibinzana elithi Mhlengethe
libinzana elihloniphayo esiXhoseni
elisisithetha ntonye no-umoya. It
loosely translates to AIR/Fresh breeze,
and this product is a breathe of fresh
air.
The Clear with strawberry decor is
named after Siphosethu's younger
brother: Kamva which loosely
translates to FUTURE, just as it's
unique decor, this product is the
future. It is second best selling
product at the moment from the
collection. The nude shade
The Red shade is named after
Siphosethu's sister: Vuyo, which means
Happiness/joy. Red is Siphosethu's
favourite colour and it is also a bright
colour that is mostly associated with
happiness.
The nude shade is also named after
Siphosethu's little brother: ALUNAMDA
which loosely translates to "No limits"
Truly this number is limitless, you can
even use it to mix and create beautiful
shades!

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Bower Magazine |Beauty and Glam| Issue 01
Make Up
Tips

Bower Magazine |Beauty and Glam| Issue 01
To Do:
MUA: Nolinda Nogaga
1.
2.
3.
4.
It is essential to moisturize
your face before applying any
makeup product (this could
be your daily facial
moisturizer or serum)
Make sure that you use a
primer as your makeup
base(You can’t put any
makeup product without
applying primer)
When Purchasing makeup
products, make sure they are
dermatological approved to
avoid damaging your skin.
Make sure you ask help from a
beauty consultant at the shop
before you purchase products
such as foundation,
concealers and compact
powders so that you can have
clarity about your skintone
type and color.

5. If you're a beginner, opt for
matte shadows, which are
more forgiving of mistakes
and easy to wear on any skin
type. If you're going for a
dramatic look, go for loose
powder shadows.⁠
6. Invest on high quality
brushes and beauty blender
sponges for flawless makeup.
7.
9.
Make sure you wash your
makeup brushes and beauty
blenders everytime before using
them.
For long lasting makeup?
You need to use a settling
spray.
10.
Do not sleep with your
makeup on! Your skin pores
need to breath.

Men’s fashion and Style | Bower magazine issue 1
“Where
There’s Smoke
There’s Fire”
Unmask and bring the heat this season

Men’s fashion and Style | Bower magazine issue 1
Musculine
Confidence
By CHARLIE ANELE
Under
#Have a clear understanding of
who you are, your priorities and
values . Read books to improve
your vocabulary and expand
your knowledge.
#Keep your skin clear and
hydrated, invest in skin care
products.
#Always practice good posture.
A weighed down body will only
give you negative energy.
#Wear clothes that fit you well.
Your wardrobe does not need
expensive clothes but a good
color combination and a perfect
fit will not only make you look
good but will also make you feel
good.
#To be confident you also need
to stay healthy and fit, exercise
regularly.
#Always smile, let go off the
tired face.
T
he Standard of Musculinity varies
but it is best described as strength,
courage, independence, leadership,
and assertiveness.
If you ever wondered what can/
should you do to feel more
confident as a man, here are few
tips to assist you on that.
#Keep your hair and nails neat
and well groomed.
#Always keep a positive mind
set, open for new adventures to
self growth and development.
#Don't give up easily, your goals
need you to commit, so work on
being consistent and always
believe in yourself!

Men’s fashion and Style | Bower magazine issue 1
Be Simple
Classic
& clean
Find your style..

Men’s fashion and Style | Bower magazine issue 1
The inspiring
journey of
Siseko Diko
Siseko Diko is a
19-year-old student
currently doing his second year at the
University of Fort Hare, he sell’s luxury
watches for men and exquisite fragrances for
men. “I am originally from Ntabankulu
eLucungweni in the Eastern Cape, but I grew
up in Kwa-Zulu-Natal in a small town called
Kokstad” he said. The journey started back in
2019 when he was only doing grade 9 he
opened a small spaza .
“Money I earned from
those sales allowed me to
buy myself soccer boots
and other essentials”
When he was in grade 12, he tried selling
perfumes, but back then it was challenging
because “I was doing it in a rural area called
Mjila at Zwelakhe S.S.S” he says. This is also
where he finished his Matric, few kilometers
away from Mount Frere, and there weren't
many customers among the students and
teachers. However, that experience never
discouraged me.
When I started my first year in East London at
the University of Fort Hare in 2023, things
changed. I didn't receive my National Student
Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) allowance early
like other students did, so I decided to take the
perfume business seriously. I started selling on
the streets, on campus, and even at the gym.
With just R600 saved from the previous year, I
never expected to make much, but by the end
of the year, I had earned over R15,000! That
was a huge amount for me, and it proved that
hard work could pay off.
My passion for business grew, and I wanted to
expand beyond perfumes. I have recently
started my other business as a Herbalife fitness
coach where my team and I offer coaching,
group support, meal plans, and workouts to
help people achieve their fitness goals and also
teach people how to make an extra income as I
am doing myself.
While I'm still learning and growing, I've already
achieved some incredible things. I have a
registered business, I deliver products
nationwide using courier services, and I'm
building a strong online presence through
Facebook (Siseko Diko), Instagram (diko.siseko),
and TikTok (Siseko Diko).
My dream is to one day have my own store
where I can personally serve my valued clients
and customers. Currently, I'm located at
iKamva Residence in Quigney, and I even offer
free deliveries to customers around town.
This journey has been an amazing learning
experience, and I'm excited to see what the
future holds for my businesses and my passion
for helping others”.

Unpacking with the
The Story behind the brand
P
retty Mqolweni talks about how she
ended up being called “Boss Lady”.
She said it was in 2020 early February
when it all started.
It wasn’t long after she had recently
registered her company “Royalty
Models” when one of the models
decided to call her “Boss Lady” in the
middle of a photoshoot. “I just didn’t
feel a need to reprimand
him, it
somehow felt good. It gave me more
reasons look forward to what the
future holds ” she said. Now it has
become an everybody’s thing and it
keeps her going.
How do you stay focused?
Boss Lady
“I was never prepared for what’s
happening “
Everyone has their on and off days
and just like everyone else I don’t
always focus on things that matter or
make the right decisions, however my
dreams are bigger than whatever that
might have distracted me therefore I
always find ways back to my path.
I have grown to realize that life
doesn’t get easy as you age instead, it
gets more challenging so owning up to
what I believe in and what i stand for
is crucial for me so i use that as my
main focal point to eliminate
distractions and stay focused.
What keeps you busy?
What keeps me on my feet lately are my
beauty pageants and school. Both these
fields need my undevided attention and I
was never prepare for what’s happening.
Having my schedules tight on a daily
basis is now a thing, This steals a lot of
my social life but I can’t complain much
because it is also for my good.
I have allowed my self to dream big and
that should come at a cost of something
which in my case is free time.

Features| Bower Magazine issue 1
Nandipha Mbalo
Shares her story
“thank you for not letting what
people say about you break you
instead motivate you to be strong
at a very young age"

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I’m Nandipha Mbalo born and
bred in Mount Ayliff, I'm a third
born in a family of 4. I was
raised by a single mother. I am
a student at the university of
Fort hare, doing bachelor of
commerce in industrial
psychology. I started modeling
back in 2021 when I entered for
Miss Empower Eastern Cape
but unfortunately I did not
make it to top 3.
My biggest achievement so far
is winning 2 titles on a national
pageant (second runner up and
ambassador for Miss Royal
Empire SA)
The vision of Miss royal empire
SA is giving back to the
community, as a way of giving
back to my community, every
month I take kids from
disadvantaged backgrounds
and fix their hair for free as I'm
also a hairstylist because I
believe that giving back does
not only have to require
monetary items , I'm using my
talent to give back. I also
entered for Miss empower EC
2024
As I'm advocating against body
shaming, I want people to learn
to love and accept themselves
the way they are, I grew up
being mocked for my body and
height and as I grew I had the
courage to do something that
will put me in the spotlight and
force me to love and embrace
my body. I want people to learn
that from me
The most memorable difficult
time I have faced is when
someone posted about me on
Facebook saying all sorts of
horrible things about me but I
had to keep my cool and not
respond even though it was
hurting. What kept me going was
knowing that I have worked so
hard to be where I am and have
the confidence I have so I cannot
be shaken by what is being said
about me about things I cannot
change.
"Courage is being yourself
everyday in a world that tells
you to be someone else" My
advice to young stars is that
they must have the courage to
start now and not wait for "the
right time" because it will never
come. Get out of your comfort
zone.
The message I want to give to my
younger self is that "thank you
for not letting what people say
about you break you instead
motivate you to be strong at a
very young age"
My aspirations are to be a
business woman who owns her
salon, hire people and create job
opportunities. To be a modeling
director and have my own
modeling school where I focus
mainly on young kids.
People can get hold of me on
Facebook at :Ipha Mbalo II
Instagram: @iphambalo
Tiktok:@Iphambalo
Whatsapp: 0793406108

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Her majesty
I am Zizipho Gusha, a 26 year old
sophisticated young woman
from a small town called
Mthatha, In the Eastern Cape
Province. I was raised by a
single parent in Port St John’s
but due to circumstances I
ended up spending most of my
upbringing in Mthatha where I
was studying at Mzimvubu
Junior
Secondary
School(Ngangelizwe Location)
then moved to Nozuko Senior
Secondary School(Kwezi
extension) after completing my
matric 2016 my mother asked
me to go and upgrade my grade
12 results at Dalibaso Senior
Secondary School(Mqanduli)
2017, I am also a business
management diploma graduate
at King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET
College.
“My modeling
career
started in
2018 when I
was doing my
first year”
One of my most memorable
moment and my biggest
Zizipho Gusha
being able to complete my
Qualification
through
difficulties and challenges.
⁠On the 10th of February I was at
Mpumalanga where I got
crowned as Mrs Remarkable
South Africa 2024 so right now I
will focus on my reign till
December.
⁠Independence, I run a small
business Zizi’s Lavish Bar, I sell
Perfumes from Arthur Ford,
beauty care products and
health care products from
sekret also sell Sweets and
Milky ice for school children as
I’m planning to open my own
caravan.
The most memorable difficult
time is where I was at school
during my first year I was not
funded by NSFAS no one was
looking for me at home because
my mother lost her work when I
was doing grade 12 for the
second time so I had to ask for
part time jobs during holidays
so that I can have money that
will last me for the whole
semester that’s when I learn
that life will not always run
smooth, you will face difficulties

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Word Of Motivation
“confidence is
the key, dream
and always
believe.”
You are strong capable and enough
stay believing and love every single
person you come across with, some
people need to be shown love
because we go through so much as
youth of our country that is why
others end up taking drugs and being
in streets.
Being a leader, a woman who’s self
driven, God fearing woman who is
responsible in giving more to the
society more than I do for myself.
⁠people can get ahold of me through
social media on facebook :
Zizipho Libhongolethu Gusha,
Instagram:
@zipholibhongolethugusha,
TikTok@UZiziphoLethuGusha

Features| Bower Magazine issue 1
Toxic
By: Bandile Owen Yolwa

Features| Bower Magazine issue 1
Be In Touch
Find your style

Editorial Team
Bower Magazine|Issue 01 | vol 01
Chief Executive Officer : Mihlali Myaleni
Chief Operating Officer: Melinda Mhlongo
Marketing Director: Slindile Mthethwa
Senior Copy Edito: Clyde Haruzivi