Fashionista Ooke proves 'where there is a will there is a way'
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Social network site Pinterest, alongside her love for fashion is what triggered her passion, crafting, and from day one the love for what she is doing grew every minute. Ooke, 30, was born in Mahalapye and grew up in Serowe. She became fashion- conscious from a very early age and always wanted to keep up with the latest trends, accessories, colours and all the likes.
"I've always loved bright and bold colours, which stand out, always wanted to keep up with what's in vogue," she says. She adds that throughout secondary school, she was doing Art, and entered various competitions in Logo Designs just to try her luck.
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