Brittney Collins needs no introduction to my family and friends, but for those of you who don't know this vibrant young lady... meet Brittney. She is a clothing designer / dressmaker and my go-to-girl when I'm in need of an outfit for an event.

Brittney was kind enough to spare some of her time away from her sewing machine to answer these questions:

Miss Molly: Hi Brittney. Thank you for taking the time to chat to me. Tell us about the moment you realised that you wanted to be a clothing designer.

Brittney: Hi Miss Molly,it's such a pleasure to get this opportunity to chat to you.

So it all started when I was 8 years old. I always had an urge to create, whether it was sketching or even making barbie clothing haha. As I grew older I started developing my own style. Taking an interest in textiles and design. Fashion became a part of me.

Miss Molly: Who is you favourite fashion icon?

Brittney: I have many, but If we talking about a celebrities I'd have to say Rihanna. She is not afraid to take risks and is definitely a trend-setter.

I'm a big fan of Kendall Jenner. Her style is sophisticated, yet still sexy and chic.

Miss Molly: If someone wants you to design a clothing item and it doesn't suit their figure, would you tell them?

Brittney: If a client were to tell me exactly what they wanted and I knew it wouldn't suit them I'd have to be honest and say "I would like to give you my advice as a designer. The style that you have chosen is not exactly the right choice for you. I would like for you to look your best. What if we make a few changes for the style to compliment your figure". This has happened quite a few times.

Miss Molly: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

Brittney: I would like to be a well known Fashion Designer, for my business to be well established and have my online  clothing store available all over South Africa. There are still quite a few steps that I need to take to get to this point.

Miss Molly: What is a fashion "must-have" this winter?

Brittney: A fashion "must-have" would be a statement coat.  Not only does it keep you warm but you will look super chic.  Also a pair of skinny jeans with knee high boots would be a must. You could do a casual look or dress up for a night out. I'm loving the blanket wrap scarf, a trendy look right now.




Here's how to contact Brittney:

FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/brittney.collins08/

Instagram: @Brittneybme

Now I usually present these interviews as a write up for you the reader to read, well this time round I decided to do things a bit differently.

The interview was conducted using whatsapp as a medium to communicate. I would send Dalin a recorded question and he would reply by recording himself and sending it back to me.

In this interview we get to know Dalin a bit more from his tea obsession, his love for cricket, being chosen as an ambassador for Cape Town Sixes, his stand-up comedy career and his one man show - "I Came, I Taught, I Left".


One plus about interviewing him, was having the privilege (getting comps from him) of being able to attend his show. Just a side note on the show, as he would put it, "It's DIK funny!" And I would have to agree with him there. It was DIK funny and I was glad I got the opportunity to see it live.

I Came, I Taught, I Left (ICITIL), is all about his journey from high school to studying to become a teacher at UCT, to going back to teach at his former high school. Dealing with teachers all over again and parents of the scholars. He also takes the audience on a trip down memory lane having them relive their high school experiences. ICITIL runs from the 22 Feb - 5 March in the Golden Arrow Studio at the Baxter Theatre.

For more info visit on Dalin and his show visit: http://www.dalinoliver.com

After the show and after Dalin greeted all his fans, we (Miss Molly and I) proceeded backstage to conduct the rest of the interview. At this point security guards on duty began locking up the entrances. We concluded the interview and Dalin directed us to the exit. We exited through the door of the balcony and walked around to the next exit, only to find that it was locked and when we tried to make our way back in we found the those doors locked too! 

All in all I would just like to say thanks to Dalin for showing us the wrong way out and then for saving us from being stuck there for the night. We loved your show but not to the point that we were willing to sleep over at the Baxter.

It's been awhile since I did any interviews here, well it's time to get the ball rolling again.

Guest Blogger Goldie

Some of you might have noticed that I have a new contributor to the blog and she is quite the socialite on the Cape Town scene. She loves fashion, food, writing about upcoming events and shes always in demand to attend events in and around Cape Town. So naturally it is only right that I introduce her to you all and for you to get to know the one known as "Goldie".

So how did the name Goldie come about?

Goldie: I was given the name Goldie after my hair colour.

Did you always have a love for fashion or did someone or something influence your decision to go into the fashion industry?

Goldie:  I started loving fashion at a young age and seeing fashion tv being played in nightclubs in the background, prompted me to pursue my love for fashion even more.

Tea or Coffee, Red or White Wine, Cpt or Jozi?

Goldie: Tea, Red wine and especially CHAMPAGNE - Cape Town all the WAY!

What was the best event you had the privilege of attending and why?

Goldie: The Jameson event which was held at The Castle of Goodhope in 2014, the event was inside a really cool blow up dome.

Who is your favourite designer at the moment?

Goldie: The Eve Emporium Label in Longstreet.

Styling

Networking

Any last words of wisdom for any young aspiring fashionistas looking to make it big in the world of fashion.

Goldie: Have fun, take risks, make use of every opportunity and try to work harder than your competitors.

Goldie is an Events Reporter and Owner of Goldiestyling Media
and resident Guest blogger on VersatileLyle.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GoldiestylingLoveLocalCulture
Twitter: @Goldiestyling

So ahead of tonight's So Strictly Vinyl Event I caught  up with Craig to find out a little more about the man.




VL: So from what age did you start Djing and who or what influenced you?

CDS: I started learning when I was 14 on a friends set up but only played my first gig after school. What was influencing me at the time was mix tapes I had of international dj's such as Danny Tenaglia and Masters of Work.

VL: Which is the most interesting place you have performed in thus far?

CDS: I would have to say playing in Paris for 5 years on the trot was what defined me as a dj and producer today. It was a creative spark.

VL: Can you share with us your one high point in your career that really stands out above the rest?

CDS: Releasing my first dj mix cd The Deeper Sounds of CDS From Paris With Love as it ascended me to a new level from where I have never looked back.

VL: What do you enjoy doing when you not performing or producing music?

CDS: I enjoy the outdoors and time with my family. I like to kitesurf and keep fit. Eating good food in new restaurants is also fun.

VL: What's next for Craig De Sousa, anything interesting lined up that we should know of?

CDS: Well my record label Heads and Tails Music is now distributed internationally. I am working on 5 brand new e.p.s due for release over the summer with a fresh Audioflux 2012 dj mix from me by the end of November.


VL: Lastly any messages for aspiring DJ's?

CDS: Yes, stick by your guns is what I always say. Don't sell out and play what is popular, play from the heart. A small floor you are connected to is always better than a big floor you're not connected to.

VL: Anything else you like to add feel free.

www.craigdesousa.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-De-Sousa/26743683915
www.craigdesousa.com
http://www.facebook.com/HeadsandTailsMusic
www.headsandtailsmusic.com
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This week Quick 5 returns with special guest Loyiso Gola!

This local comedian has been making waves on the small screen with his popular show LNN with Loyiso Gola. This hilarious satirical news show on ETV that has been a hit nationwide in the way it puts a comedic spin on current affairs and breaking news.

So I caught up with Loyiso for a Quick 5 interview and it went a little like this.

Versatile Lyle: "Who or what helped influence you to pursue a career in comedy? "

Loyiso Gola: "Stuart Taylor was a major influence in my career"

Versatile Lyle: "What do you prefer, Marie Biscuits or Ouma's Rusks? "

Loyiso Gola: "Neither my bro"

Versatile Lyle: "Can you share with us your one high point in your career that really stands out above the rest?"

Loyiso Gola: "Performing to a sold out show at the Royal Albert Hall"

Versatile Lyle: "Let's say comedy didn't work out for you what would you have loved to do as a day job? "

Loyiso Gola: "Play soccer, I think."

Versatile Lyle: "What's next for Loyiso Gola, anything interesting lined up that we should know of? "

Loyiso Gola: "Trying to break into the British and American market"

Versatile Lyle: "Lastly any messages for aspiring comedians? "

Loyiso Gola: "Be funny "


Here is a little snipet of the latest Season of LNN with Loyiso Gola


For more info on LNN go check out the FB page HERE.

Go check out Loyiso on Twitter

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KB Motsilanyane

Finally this interview has reached your eyes, she is a hard one to get through to and after all the back and forth conversations on twitter with this extremely talented and sexy South African artist, she decided to agree to go through with the interview.

One of our tweets

For those who don't know who KB is well she is a South African actress and R&B singer best known for her role as KayBee on the e.tv soap opera Backstage and currently plays the role of Lucilla Vilakazi on the soapie that replaced Backstage on e.tv, Rhythm City, since 2007.

KB has just released her 6th studio album RUN FREE: THE EVOLUTION which we mention in the interview.

Here is your "Quick 5 with KB Motsilanyane":

Versatile Lyle: "So KB you have worked in the Music and TV industries, which one of the two would you choose if you had to only concentrate on one?"

KB: "WHICHEVER ALLOWS ME TO BE CREATIVE AND BE PART OF THE ENTERTAINMENT EVOLUTION."

Versatile Lyle: "Cats or Dogs, Tea or Coffee , Cape Town or Joburg? "

KB: "NEITHER,  NOT FUSSY, TO LIVE, CAPE TOWN, TO WORK JOBURG "

Versatile Lyle: "Can you share with us your one high point in your career that really stands out above the rest?

KB: "BEING ONE OF THE VOLVO BRAND AMBASSADORS.

Versatile Lyle: "Your latest album, Run Free: The Evolution, tell us a little about that, what was your inspiration or main driving force behind the making of this album?"

KB: "THE ALBUM IS ABOUT MY EVOLUTION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, GETTING OUT OF THE RAT RACE AND DOING THINGS MY WAY. IT HAS 14 SONGS, INCL A COVER VERSION AND REMIX. ITS ABSOLUTELY KB'LOUS!

Versatile Lyle: "Many may not know this but you also featured in the Hollywood Blockbuster film "Ali" along side Will Smith, did you ever bump into him on set and what was it like to work on the film? "

KB: "HE IS THE MOST HUMBLE INTERNATIONAL STAR I HAVE EXPERIENCED. I DID A SCENE WITH HIM AND HAD TO GIVE HIM A PECK ON THE CHEEK. ALL THE OTHER STARS WERE PART OF THAT SCENE, MICHAEL MICHELLE, JAMIE FOXX, JEFFREY WRIGHT, SHABAKA, JOHN VOIGHT AND DIRECTOR MICHAEL MANN  SO I WAS PUNCHING WAAAAY ABOVE MY WEIGHT. IT WAS TRAUMATIZING BUT ENDED UP BEING A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE. I TOOK IT GOD WAS SAYING "ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE, NOTHING IS TOO BIG FOR ME"

Versatile Lyle: "Lastly any messages for aspiring musicians, performers, actors/actresses?"

KB: "WE ARE THE CREATIVES THEREFORE WE DEFINE THE GAME. FORGETTING THAT IS DANGEROUS AND CAN HARM YOUR VIEW OF YOURSELF AND YOUR ART. LEARN THE GAME, BE YOUR OWN RAINMAKER, HAVE FUN AND GO FOR GOLD."

Catch KB doing her thing for her Volvo team #TeamVolvoS60 or for more info check out the Volvo SA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VolvoCarSouthAfrica?ref=ts #VolvoBigDrive
(By the way I've entered wish me luck)

Want to win KB's latest album?

Then simply answer the question and email the answer along with your name and surname to lscritten@gmail.com with the subject line as "Quick 5 with KB Motsilanyane"

Question: How many tracks are featured on KB's latest album Run Free: The Evolution?

The winner will announced on the 25th April 2012.

Good Luck

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Luwayne Wonder

Until one day I spotted something new on the shelf - a turntable. Obviously interested by it so I asked someone for assistance. He gave me this long explanation on that one piece of equipment. Concluding, that was a " DJ Tool " and used mostly by djs in clubs and at parties.  Week in week out I spent my time at that store messing around with the equipment - I then realised that one day I want to be that guy in the club using all this equipment.
So yes It has been a big dream to become a DJ. Obviously inspired by DJ Ready D in many ways. That too made me want to further my dj career.
To ALL the other deck wreckers - Know this, there's always someone else out there better than you. Always come with your A Game and you will rise above the rest!

Luwayne Wonder in action

at the Met

DMC championships

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With the rise of my Quick 5 segment, where I ask celebs 5 questions so you the reader can get to know them just abit better, I have decided to try and get well known South African band Goldfish on The "Versatile Lyle" Chronicles.


So if you think it can be done, then help me rally up the support for this blog and if you love Goldfish and want me to interview them then all you have to do is share this post all over the internet by choosing one of the following buttons below this post!







Together it can be done!!!

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