“Every day is a fashion show and the world is the runway.” These are the profound words of legendary fashion powerhouse Coco Chanel which resonate significantly with model and fashionista, Lethabo Shai.
Having walked the ramps of renowned fashion brands such as MAXHOSA AFRICA, Lethabo, affectionately known as Shai by her soul tribe is indisputably a force to be reckoned with in the industry. The 25-year-old style connoisseur and digital creator who has amassed a good following on social media describes herself as shy, contrary to her online persona.
A lover of the finer things in life, Ms. Shai’s favourite things are exquisite, ranging from divine fragrances to travel. We have a chat with the model about her favourite things and why she loves them.
Chic mini dresses and skirts
I love short, beautiful dresses and skirts that are extremely tight on my waist. I feel like they give me a nice, sexy shape.
Modelling
I love modelling. I always feel like I’m in my element when I’m on the ramp & I’ve been doing it for eleven years now (part- time). I also appreciate the fact that people are usually so kind and fun in that field so it’s one of my favourite things.
Shopping
I love shopping. It’s really therapeutic and I’m obsessed with looking good every time I step out of the house.
Makeup & Wigs
I enjoy doing my makeup and styling wigs. I love looking like a doll and making myself look like one since I’m very good at doing it myself. Enhancing my beauty is one of my favourite things to do.
Fragrances
I love colognes. My favourite scent has to be a sweet oud and in winter I love strong oud scents. I love it when someone tells me I smell good, that’s one of my favourite compliments. Stepping into a place and leaving my scent behind is amazing. *Laughs*
Travelling
I love traveling to places with a beach because I’m a girl that loves being in a bikini. I am obsessed with seeing places I’ve never seen before and hopefully this year and the next coming years I’ll get to travel more.
Heels
I love heels, I’m a very tall girl that enjoys being taller and I feel like heels always make an outfit look better than flats.
Music
I love music, I spend most of my time listening to music, Gospel and Soul and RnB. Music makes me very happy, I even created a playlist for both genres on Apple Music.
Tall girl & short guy couple pairings 
I’m a tall lady who loves having a shorter partner and that’s one thing most people don’t understand because they expect tall girls to love tall men but it’s the other way around for me.
Flowers
I love flowers, I’m obsessed with flowers & I love receiving them. My favourite flowers are white roses. There’s just something pure about them but I also love red roses.