Closet Confidential with Sheri Lee

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Sheri Lee is a talented upcoming fashion designer and style blogger. She is currently working on an exciting new commercial line, which will include screen-printed t-shirts, tanks and crop tops. Sheri Lee also has the enviable job of attending South Africa's best fashion events, which she reports on for her blog, <a href="http://www.safashiongirl.com/">Safashiongirl</a>. On today's <i>Closet Confidential</i>, she tells us more about her fun approach to fashion. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpA4jqtfxK2veN6DzyHnqC1EGNIfg5tHb-C5MFFjp3EImlGq1DVJoGjvyuinwGd5aROvEOaGNkNg6vabvR7IvqMvZrizAk7YY7wNIPO9uZJS6uSK_r49mKVrt_62OPUiPA2cVkEsCr1Q/s1600/sheri+lee+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpA4jqtfxK2veN6DzyHnqC1EGNIfg5tHb-C5MFFjp3EImlGq1DVJoGjvyuinwGd5aROvEOaGNkNg6vabvR7IvqMvZrizAk7YY7wNIPO9uZJS6uSK_r49mKVrt_62OPUiPA2cVkEsCr1Q/s640/sheri+lee+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What is the inspiration behind your clothing line? </span></b><br /><br />I've been inspired by the wild aspect of youth; Summer road trips, trashing hotel rooms, getting married in Vegas; just causing trouble and making a mess. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">As a designer, which celebrity would you to dress? </span></b><br /><br />Juliette Lewis. I like her attitude, she seems to have fun with fashion. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Describe your personal style </span></b><br /><br />Accessory overload and dark meets light, I'm very into contrast. I also like a little 'theme' because I enjoy finding a way to tailor any influence into something subtle enough that's wearable. You can dress 80s for a day, incorporating make up, accessories, sequins, you name it; the fun is figuring out how to translate it into something that is exciting but wearable at the same time. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Who are your favourite designers and why? </span></b><br /><br />I'm into a lot of different styles, I like designers with a a strong edge whether their aesthetic is fun, classic, dark, avant garde, sexy or glamourous. I adore fashion houses like <i>Viktor & Rolf</i>, <i>Jean Paul Gaultier</i> and <i>Valentino</i> but I also enjoy whimsical designers like <i>Jean-Charles de Castelbajac</i> and <i>Jeremy Scott</i>. Locally I like <i>Clive Rundle</i> and I think <i>Joel Jansen van Vuuren</i> is one to watch. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Best Fashion Trend </span></b><br /><br />Wearing way too many accessories! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Worst Fashion Trend</span></b> <br /><br />Fanny packs are awful but I actually own a blue sequin one because I thought I could magically transform it into being cool. I don't think it's going to happen, haha. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Who are your style icons? </span></b><br /><br />I love the blogger Hanna Beth Merjos, she has a kind of glitter vs. grunge look going on. I also love Taylor Momsen and Gwen Stefani.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCjacD-QWiCQsiUqbjIGBrr0ikb91_3Wa-3O_jEjPki4dCho9279K-55gPtzYcZHCCpMtl9CYGhXMgGVbHyaySkMfqA8LnhcoQgHGXwx7w4gLdUi2lelTnQlZ0F-JLBDgCMW_fY_hQwo/s1600/sheri+lee+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCjacD-QWiCQsiUqbjIGBrr0ikb91_3Wa-3O_jEjPki4dCho9279K-55gPtzYcZHCCpMtl9CYGhXMgGVbHyaySkMfqA8LnhcoQgHGXwx7w4gLdUi2lelTnQlZ0F-JLBDgCMW_fY_hQwo/s640/sheri+lee+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What is on your fashion wish list? </span></b><br /><br />A tacky tassel tee, <i>House of Holland</i> stockings, a distressed jersey and a bow tie.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span>What is your most treasured item of clothing?</span></b> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have this really simple little black dress from <i>Betsey Johnson</i>, it has subtle buttons down the front so it lengthens the body and it's so easy to wear. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Most extravagant fashion purchase </span></b><br /><br />I bought a classic black <i>Chanel</i> 2.55 bag and I'm so in love with it! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What are the 'must have' items in your closet and why?</span></b><br /><br />I just love dresses because they're an easy template to build onto and really convenient for fast but put-together dressing. You can have the sweetest dress and make it edgy with boots or you can go all saccharine and put a blouse over it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What is your Fashion Philosophy? </span></b><br /><br />Have fun with fashion and feel beautiful. It's easy to dress safely, it's much more interesting to put something together that might not make sense at first. It's sort of like a challenge and that's where you get the best results from. Rather take risks and look silly sometimes than always look appropriate because it's exciting to put together. Getting ready is half the fun sometimes! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Special Thanks to Sheri Lee for participating in this interview. </span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Wishing her all the best with her new line, can't wait to see it in stores.</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Closet Confidential with Sheri Lee

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Kate Middleton Royally Repeats An Outfit

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge has (unfairly) been given the nickname 'The Royal Recycler', after having repeated two outfits this weekend. Katherine was in Scotland with Prince William to attend the wedding of Zara Phillips, daughter of Princess Anne. Zara married English rugby player, Mike Tindall in a simple ceremony on Saturday. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10bZ2ikXGvw6PwNR9t1aQ1TqQh0PLtrdefFFJP0y1yJ9y7ilercbcqkEX2qrAUTHE_coCFTnKiy6kTtcfR_5zgxgqF_XlBPfpuIv96LbA6zqnyXh6GOt11TQtKOldO4kupCcVzX5E8Mk/s1600/kate+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10bZ2ikXGvw6PwNR9t1aQ1TqQh0PLtrdefFFJP0y1yJ9y7ilercbcqkEX2qrAUTHE_coCFTnKiy6kTtcfR_5zgxgqF_XlBPfpuIv96LbA6zqnyXh6GOt11TQtKOldO4kupCcVzX5E8Mk/s640/kate+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At Zara's wedding,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kate wore an ivory brocade coat dress with a large straw hat and nude pumps.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> It so happens that Kate wore the very same coat to another high profile wedding back in 2006. This was at the ceremony of Laura Parker Bowles, who is the daughter of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - aka Kate's step mother-in-law. Kate wore the coat with a cream and brown feathered fascinator and nude pumps of a different design. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPf4LyPsxzLX9sfgyRYfEwFJTqYxJZifffq8PgYrffbk3IObjLZkMOcwa54xtUn4R92gHUcFFBFHUEetkFKNfm-Cb5ofkAEpK-mpVBVZdtDZdm7pMpzXFFRZLuob0RrAtz0teTF0hVXdI/s1600/kate+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPf4LyPsxzLX9sfgyRYfEwFJTqYxJZifffq8PgYrffbk3IObjLZkMOcwa54xtUn4R92gHUcFFBFHUEetkFKNfm-Cb5ofkAEpK-mpVBVZdtDZdm7pMpzXFFRZLuob0RrAtz0teTF0hVXdI/s640/kate+2.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> At Zara Phillip's pre-wedding party on the Royal Yacht Britannia, Kate wore a vivid green Diane von Furstenberg 'Maja' dress with belt and buttoned back. She paired it with a black Anya Hindmarch clutch bag.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Kate wore the exact same dress just weeks before during her tour of America. She and Prince William were present at the British-Consul General Reception in Los Angeles. She held onto a leopard print DvF clutch bag. Kate wore the same charm bracelet on both occasions, along with her 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While Katherine is being harshly scrutinized by the general shallow media on her repetition of outfits; I admire her. In time where the world is in serious financial crisis, she sets out to be a practical and realistic role model. It shows that there is much more to her than just a designer-clad princess. We wear our clothes countless of times - and seeing Kate wear the same outfit <i>just</i> once 'humanizes' her to a level that we all can relate to. She is a sensible Princess with a good head on her shoulders and consistently fabulous clothes on her back.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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Looks Of The Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who What Wear How</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">My Best & Worst Fashion Picks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fashion Favourites</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ySGU8MTZmEvJjQD3XAEixaHgj2_qP1bApeVq43MTVMu1ORp_m6nwL2QljYAMZd7HhTPDhYs1L0mNLsp-qfw_Q897XG34D0trkT6Pq4J__UxXLiX_gGS1JL43Jqgs7_9gJFvw4Sg2tgI/s1600/lotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ySGU8MTZmEvJjQD3XAEixaHgj2_qP1bApeVq43MTVMu1ORp_m6nwL2QljYAMZd7HhTPDhYs1L0mNLsp-qfw_Q897XG34D0trkT6Pq4J__UxXLiX_gGS1JL43Jqgs7_9gJFvw4Sg2tgI/s640/lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TV & radio presenter, <b>Fearne Cotton</b> displays her boho-casual style on the streets of London. She paired a printed top and skirt with dark denim jeggings and a matching cropped jacket. I like her choice of accessories with the tan satchel, stacks of bracelets, zebra print flats and cute floppy hat.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cat Deeley</b> strolled around a market in Beverly Hills looking lovely in red. The 'So You Think You Can Dance' presenter wore a crimson red macramé maxi dress by River Island, paired with a leopard print clutch, tan strap sandals and aviator sunglasses.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Ashley Tisdale</b> was also spotted out shopping in Beverly Hills. I love how she put this outfit together. Ashley wore a simple grey v-neck tee under a black boyfriend blazer, with Funktional Stardust shorts. Grungy studded black ankle boots, a cream fedora and Chanel bag completed her cute look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mexican actress <b>Ana de la Reguera</b> attended the premiere of her new movie, 'Cowboys and Aliens' in San Diego. The dusky beauty wore an intriguing gown from Gucci's Fall 2011 collection. The halter-neck bodice has a textured red rose-petal effect and the bottom is made up of sheer black chiffon.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fashion Foes</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatkXyjFG3AX7tdgY-q9un1G6xv9JptS4t7dLYou4M8f3LX-PtoH8cWmDs7rjrnm9TsQMBCc0cpFl0d0th-_dxTLucgaJ2AG_c-_SCkV__V6bo6R6-rgEflT2JISv3Lb85e-QFh1DR3O4/s1600/lotw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatkXyjFG3AX7tdgY-q9un1G6xv9JptS4t7dLYou4M8f3LX-PtoH8cWmDs7rjrnm9TsQMBCc0cpFl0d0th-_dxTLucgaJ2AG_c-_SCkV__V6bo6R6-rgEflT2JISv3Lb85e-QFh1DR3O4/s640/lotw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">know that <b>Katy Perry</b> was trying to be quirky at 'The Smurfs' movie premiere, but this dress is ridiculous. Besides that its far too short, it makes her look ditzy with all that glitter, Smurf printed nails and bright blue eye shadow.<br /><br /><b>Olivia Wilde</b> attended the launch of her <i>Nylon</i> magazine cover in a black jumpsuit. I was disappointed with her entire look, it's so severe. I don't like the fit of the harem style pants, that merges into those peculiar see-through snakeskin mesh boots.<br /><br /><b>Dita von Teese</b> was in Dallas for a <i>Cointreau</i> cocktail launch. Her satin floral dress may have looked better without the unnecessary addition of the yellow and green sashes, harsh make-up and loud feathered bag.<br /><br /><b>Anna Paquin</b> wore all white during the HBO Summer Tour. Her dress is infected by far too many circle cutouts. She looks so stylish usually, I don't know what happened here.  My aversion to dots has increased exponentially after seeing this dress.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

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Cover Girls - August 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From Catwalk to Cover</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fashion Magazines August 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There have been so many interesting magazine covers for August 2011, I couldn't help but share my Top Ten. It makes me wonder, if all these magazines were on the same newsstand...which one would I pick up first?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03NGqNge4zByD1FWoeQD5FmkWj7RYSmKhQsg1OjDIbXt2Gb_RgX8ylKsfWKT_zTjcfRhSQiyj15iaLHW1NE5Ey9eu65niMKZtmqwVjrpUbSHDDVyWluD3OTtLDmsMEdBsl5lBjVlGYes/s1600/aug1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03NGqNge4zByD1FWoeQD5FmkWj7RYSmKhQsg1OjDIbXt2Gb_RgX8ylKsfWKT_zTjcfRhSQiyj15iaLHW1NE5Ey9eu65niMKZtmqwVjrpUbSHDDVyWluD3OTtLDmsMEdBsl5lBjVlGYes/s640/aug1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Kate Moss</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vogue UK</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> The newly-wed model gazes off in a coral wool dress by <i>Miu Miu</i>, which is covered in an embroidered floral design. The hazy cover shot has a retro feel to it, as does Kate's hair. <i>Marni</i> resin-drop earrings, a brass <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i> cuff and bold red lips add weight to Kates look. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc41je-fDUVYnktgr31dQT2YR_6yi8po6RJ3ey4T46XQELR706kybAUGg9d97xaYWoU5M2jIQ58Lkxpl3-m6ZYuPEVy0xB3pB27_1XVhNV-VfuVyQ_QrXGs9slku9tU0fcMvh0Jn-mA3g/s1600/aug2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc41je-fDUVYnktgr31dQT2YR_6yi8po6RJ3ey4T46XQELR706kybAUGg9d97xaYWoU5M2jIQ58Lkxpl3-m6ZYuPEVy0xB3pB27_1XVhNV-VfuVyQ_QrXGs9slku9tU0fcMvh0Jn-mA3g/s640/aug2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Katie Holmes</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vogue Spain</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> Katie takes on a fierce but feminine military persona for the cover of Vogue España. Her black long-sleeved lace dress with polo neck is by <i>Lanvin</i>. Black nail varnish, smokey eyes and a leather army cap complete her valiant look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOTkc4CBFvE_bkiHhbh3OKUmUlxKxbLuBC7esXXWZB9LCrV0s8D_4Wq9wcZpv_YSQcWHkkGn1jZabGHXbtcVkwJXQ4EwYiJ3N1ulOtChXgtdndh1um9KyqniX_XOxD2hlwhXtViBcxLQ/s1600/aug3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOTkc4CBFvE_bkiHhbh3OKUmUlxKxbLuBC7esXXWZB9LCrV0s8D_4Wq9wcZpv_YSQcWHkkGn1jZabGHXbtcVkwJXQ4EwYiJ3N1ulOtChXgtdndh1um9KyqniX_XOxD2hlwhXtViBcxLQ/s640/aug3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Mia Wasikowska</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Harper's Bazaar,</span></b></i> Australia. The actress wears <i>Louis</i> <i>Vuitton</i> for the vintage-styled cover. She poses in a sheer black and white dress with high collar, puff sleeves and a black buttoned corset. Pulled back hair and barely-there make up play off against the complexity of the outfit. She looks so beautiful compared to the 'tortured' runway look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjId1wxXBrSArwrIdmpajDDAasG3NCujwfWDP9UIcHeOtxtyjoxEb3Ve6TnSq847bnnlcZhc7-Grnskywrnu-DRs-ieUFOUsfrscUU95bHpGg9p9ngvH84RDq7sSHCeNxb_oRMeRFNlqdg/s1600/aug4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjId1wxXBrSArwrIdmpajDDAasG3NCujwfWDP9UIcHeOtxtyjoxEb3Ve6TnSq847bnnlcZhc7-Grnskywrnu-DRs-ieUFOUsfrscUU95bHpGg9p9ngvH84RDq7sSHCeNxb_oRMeRFNlqdg/s640/aug4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Olivia Palermo</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Shop Til You Drop</span></b></i> magazine. This has got to be the most eye catching cover for August 2011. How adorable is Olivia's <i>Sass & Bide</i> dress? It features dozens of layered leather cutouts in warm autumn colours. She wears the dress back-to-front for the cover and minus the belt.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUQ7BX7R8VI2nlI0fRtTR8bweH67P5lQ_MSmxRNVQT53oWWCl66JpLwuRru9GBbA3ffwXBPYSy8DWfzV_M7-OYbF9FImRQVVkLdSM7bPsyXs5O_xpvv67ZTvSr7ipITtkhXfNe36y1aM/s1600/aug5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUQ7BX7R8VI2nlI0fRtTR8bweH67P5lQ_MSmxRNVQT53oWWCl66JpLwuRru9GBbA3ffwXBPYSy8DWfzV_M7-OYbF9FImRQVVkLdSM7bPsyXs5O_xpvv67ZTvSr7ipITtkhXfNe36y1aM/s640/aug5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Megan Fox</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Elle China</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> The sultry star wears an all black crepe-wool ensmeble by <i>Emporio Armani.</i> The jumpsuit fits much better on Megan than he runway model. I think the outfit would have had more of an impact against a clean white background, rather than this grassy one. Windswept hair and red-hot lips complete a very polished look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cY_R0KLx2dmL8Wn2t8f02G7pE7PbXwcRp3nWjxKMIiGLsh3hMMnxh2PQZVHzYCjjGcOoolwoXvA5_t-S4JK6SzIQwhUZUsDjkNKfHxxH-eOxRJZdV9iDCcD6HySlDS76w6eTnzfCGFw/s1600/aug6+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cY_R0KLx2dmL8Wn2t8f02G7pE7PbXwcRp3nWjxKMIiGLsh3hMMnxh2PQZVHzYCjjGcOoolwoXvA5_t-S4JK6SzIQwhUZUsDjkNKfHxxH-eOxRJZdV9iDCcD6HySlDS76w6eTnzfCGFw/s640/aug6+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Miranda Kerr</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span>for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cosmopolitan</span></b></i>, Australia. The model wears a sexy purple plum bandage dress with v-neck and zip-front, by <i>Herve Leger</i>. The bright turquoise background and Miranda's radiant smile makes this a fun and energetic cover. She looks amazing seven months after she had her baby.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYT9Ups6Wj4XltepA4mjPsvv7u-64Gy50kSwK2xQZj8EbGcKDV9f2UCsPJEADBr6K5FekPVMiH7mAeqr-ORJIhT9jy0XKBWR8TFOWc0EqQjPiqZ_Ys4T-e-FxsCkKs1-TGgz_CC-r9dg/s1600/aug7+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYT9Ups6Wj4XltepA4mjPsvv7u-64Gy50kSwK2xQZj8EbGcKDV9f2UCsPJEADBr6K5FekPVMiH7mAeqr-ORJIhT9jy0XKBWR8TFOWc0EqQjPiqZ_Ys4T-e-FxsCkKs1-TGgz_CC-r9dg/s640/aug7+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Sarah Jessica Parker</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vogue</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> The 'Age Issue' sees a smiling SJP on the cover. Her white embossed coat with black accents and leather belt is by <i>Burberry Prorsum.</i> Her hair is pulled back with a hairpiece to the side. I'm finding this cover to be the most insipid. I prefer the runway styling.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQNAFx1g99S1CzgImh0rdc-ze_UB3DNjfPhxsU2NhzwiLmnjj2etedPPzwRLTHvp0e85e3TkvswbzY6-HQPikEh6batl-KGJIXtnDA04ga4f6eSG327WvxvhYr-ycL4XvMUpMtQ6LfPw/s1600/aug8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQNAFx1g99S1CzgImh0rdc-ze_UB3DNjfPhxsU2NhzwiLmnjj2etedPPzwRLTHvp0e85e3TkvswbzY6-HQPikEh6batl-KGJIXtnDA04ga4f6eSG327WvxvhYr-ycL4XvMUpMtQ6LfPw/s640/aug8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Lily Allen</span></b> for <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Elle UK</b></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>.</b></span> The British singer wears a dress from my favourite Winter collection of 2011, by <i>Dolce & Gabbana.</i> Her star-printed charmeuse dress is contrasted by panels of black lace. Her hair is worn in retro waves and make-up kept minimal. SA's Candice Swanepoel (right) wore the dress on the runway with  a zebra print bag, black socks and white shoes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iJSf_xyw1MFjymWimuryPn6fzD-B4HImhnVxTmB_-M0LfDjY9t8VAk3lq8d5BVS4Mv3YAEBFQ2Okvwzu0AfUGHj2gZ4GAjIQdqmOF5vbt-QX3UVU7LQkmRDyKgtitxxFOy7tRsKz0kY/s1600/aug9+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8iJSf_xyw1MFjymWimuryPn6fzD-B4HImhnVxTmB_-M0LfDjY9t8VAk3lq8d5BVS4Mv3YAEBFQ2Okvwzu0AfUGHj2gZ4GAjIQdqmOF5vbt-QX3UVU7LQkmRDyKgtitxxFOy7tRsKz0kY/s640/aug9+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Mila Kunis</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Flare</span></b></i>, Canada. The Russian-American actress wears a salmon coloured dress by <i>Lanvin</i> with volumized neckline and fitted skirt. Her hair is worn completely to the side. The dress on the runway seems over-accessorised compared to Mila's look. Also, the beauty of the neckline is shown off better on the magazine.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS37m93jsS56_cT9JiSQ6ehQ8g6mcM_gX_3nXPWD6t7XqENLTLlUku6zRWgBId0L1n0Ph_hqtrAsdXHCxnAy1fApvLOEzG73FKmjK_kSySwqrKTMlELEnBLZshfOB-Fqii7KqETa4RON0/s1600/aug10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS37m93jsS56_cT9JiSQ6ehQ8g6mcM_gX_3nXPWD6t7XqENLTLlUku6zRWgBId0L1n0Ph_hqtrAsdXHCxnAy1fApvLOEzG73FKmjK_kSySwqrKTMlELEnBLZshfOB-Fqii7KqETa4RON0/s640/aug10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Selena Gomez</span></b> for <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Elle Mexico</span></b></i>. She wears a midnight blue stretch knit tunic and pants by <i>Altuzarra</i>. The bronze belt with plaited detail and tassels is by <i>Gucci.</i> Her wavy locks are covered by a cute <i>Scala Pronto</i> floppy hat. The cover is simple and sophisticated, it's also is more mature look for Selena, which I like.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Which is your favourite cover for August 2011?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Cover Girls - August 2011

From Catwalk to Cover Fashion Magazines August 2011 There have been so many interesting magazine covers for August 2011, I couldn't help...

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Colour Blocking Continues

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It looks like the 'Colour Blocking' trend is here to stay a little while longer. A clear colour blocking was seen through most of the Resort Wear collections for 2012. These are some of the looks showcased by American and European designers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTX9sut6y0YPvpRT4qec9HpzQSI3KH1OSD2ASbpmnTGYVNlE7_-A3zwmUm8xlFlHHM2-35JnyQU03CqHYpwNua7bLWztbeYg-mDpSRmX8Kyi0omwbbRLY8lg-y2n2bUR-j5xVrJFWrmDc/s1600/colour+block+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTX9sut6y0YPvpRT4qec9HpzQSI3KH1OSD2ASbpmnTGYVNlE7_-A3zwmUm8xlFlHHM2-35JnyQU03CqHYpwNua7bLWztbeYg-mDpSRmX8Kyi0omwbbRLY8lg-y2n2bUR-j5xVrJFWrmDc/s640/colour+block+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vertical and horizontal stripes updated this trend. Blues and yellow hues were common.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl5Qybgz5cLtlE-eDMAVjW-8DS1VbbPfgp1tojQGmk5sJ8AVguLnqfpQD6sVUCvKGuHRLwQtQppS9Q7qnNPfu23A7xwaCnoE7PdlTqQBtKJuMp95rrYB1uFMuPTPjc9foLPfoKMQ8A-A/s1600/colour+block2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl5Qybgz5cLtlE-eDMAVjW-8DS1VbbPfgp1tojQGmk5sJ8AVguLnqfpQD6sVUCvKGuHRLwQtQppS9Q7qnNPfu23A7xwaCnoE7PdlTqQBtKJuMp95rrYB1uFMuPTPjc9foLPfoKMQ8A-A/s640/colour+block2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Form fitting dresses were shown alongside flair skirts. Orange was a popular colour choice.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more on how to wear the colour block trend, see <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2011/06/colour-blocking-trend.html">this post.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Colour Blocking Continues

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Olivia Palermo Style - The Maxi

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Style Icon</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Olivia Palermo<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Olivia Palermo made a few red carpet appearances in New York City during the past week. The pretty brunette rocked the maxi trend on all three occasions. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3-hnfWFVdWGNdJikYOiAkurR6mX05pIYLFRHfVD0z0haQV1gx0EbU_wm2XgnO08QVIrI0ZZztpkOgcsTeuECwfiRktM8BHywgG2J1wfZgWHQdt3QTW20nl6KYfnN-iho1eH11iUpm7o/s1600/olivia+palermo+style+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3-hnfWFVdWGNdJikYOiAkurR6mX05pIYLFRHfVD0z0haQV1gx0EbU_wm2XgnO08QVIrI0ZZztpkOgcsTeuECwfiRktM8BHywgG2J1wfZgWHQdt3QTW20nl6KYfnN-iho1eH11iUpm7o/s640/olivia+palermo+style+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the DKNY Sun Soiree, the socialite looked charming in a pleated chiffon colour block dress by DKNY. I really like the combination of colours used on this dress. Her look was styled with a fuchsia Reiss Maddox pleated clutch bag and a chunky chainmail necklace from Topshop. Her pink feathered heels, which she co-designed, are by Stuart Weitzman. </span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbkSr4L8SvxOpxplReG_Z9KovrS-xHSATE6oNqED4DKMXZKG0VGl6sljqpcRA__RqW8Pjp5i7uJXZkUNF1CY2lubXc0tdQCyQikirB6cXhG_i2RuVCDeSZ-tG5rVlSNnmwk3UqKv89iY/s1600/olivia+palermo+style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbkSr4L8SvxOpxplReG_Z9KovrS-xHSATE6oNqED4DKMXZKG0VGl6sljqpcRA__RqW8Pjp5i7uJXZkUNF1CY2lubXc0tdQCyQikirB6cXhG_i2RuVCDeSZ-tG5rVlSNnmwk3UqKv89iY/s640/olivia+palermo+style.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> At the <i>'Friends with Benefits'</i> premiere, Olivia wore a printed maxi skirt in shades of blue. A simple white blouse with pockets was paired with it. She carried a quilted burgundy bag by Christian Dior and wore shiny gold lace-up heels by Giuseppe Zanotti.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span><b>Right:</b> For <i>'The Smurfs'</i> World Premiere, Olivia chose natural colours. She wears a sheer sandy beige blouse that's off-the shoulder, with a layered cream maxi skirt. Her accessories included a white ring, nude clutch bag and skinny white belt. She slipped her feet into her feathered Stuart Weitzman sandals.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span id="goog_520083066"></span><span id="goog_520083067"></span></b></span></div></div>

Olivia Palermo Style - The Maxi

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Snow Day in Small Town, SA

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Waking up to a world covered in pristine white ice was a truly magical experience. The icy dusting on our little town brought with it a hamper of joy and excitement. Not only because schools and offices were all closed. Snow in South Africa is a rare occurrence, so when it happens, it's pretty much like Christmas in July. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheery snowmen dressed in bright wooly scarves graced almost every garden. Parents enjoyed a day off, while children's laughter and snowflakes filled the air. This was the heaviest snowfall I've ever seen, it was more than 20cm deep. People had to shovel their way out of their driveways. Trees had fallen down due the sheer weight of the snow. Roads were closed to and out of the town, meaning that while we reveled in our snowcapped bliss, many travelers and truck drivers were stranded. A few good samaritans spent their day providing them with warm food and shelter.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ7QADNzMJ1t4sXaGP_1Mvl-2RStZr81bV8E_xA8XpYVS0Itl9uF68g6T6sOEbU7wX258EZre1c-vD3nzksa4MhgKPAgDJW4o5fxt4D6HYqsyezynhJB3QOE-aH9LzxMn3MZ1ruZwBe8/s1600/snow+day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQ7QADNzMJ1t4sXaGP_1Mvl-2RStZr81bV8E_xA8XpYVS0Itl9uF68g6T6sOEbU7wX258EZre1c-vD3nzksa4MhgKPAgDJW4o5fxt4D6HYqsyezynhJB3QOE-aH9LzxMn3MZ1ruZwBe8/s640/snow+day.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are some photos I took during the day. We drove around for a short while, but soon discovered that the roads were too slippery and treacherous. So we settled for buttered popcorn and a steaming pot of coffee in front of the fireplace instead. As gently as the snow drizzled it's magic upon us, it began to melt. By tomorrow morning all we will be left with are the sludgy remnants of an enchanting snow day that too swiftly passed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div>

Snow Day in Small Town, SA

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Getting Ready For School

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier new;"><br />I can't believe it is almost August!<br />Time is flying by and school is just around the corner.<br />Casey will be going to Kindergarten!!<br />{still can't believe it}<br /><br />I have always been crazy about back to school shopping.<br />I loved picking out my school supplies...still do!<br /><br />We don't have a list yet, but I have been stocking up on<br />some of the great deals at Target.<br /><br />I am obsessed with labeling everything<br />and I have been searching for some simple<br />labels for school supplies.<br /><br />I saw this deal on another blog at <a href="http://www.vistaprint.com/address-labels.aspx?xnav=TsrItem&xnid=aReturnAddressLabelsBusiness+Essentials"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Vistaprint</span></a>.<br /><br />140 personalized labels for $3.41 - includes shipping.<br />{I think you can get it as cheap as $3.11, but it takes longer}<br /><br />Here is what I chose:<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03QmGdYPHCNyeiyQ6uqxmI-km-iRBtCYg5Tqpp179ezX_RuJS2-kbwkFwPqWK_OPkFpQ7-iSfOjaQ_os0dMfsKXDjmwQoNT6QwdnRcbe4ZFjfUwXXBXO_zPiUMq2T4VDRa1UW5-QxWHc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-07-26+at+2.32.26+PM.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633731162774899330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03QmGdYPHCNyeiyQ6uqxmI-km-iRBtCYg5Tqpp179ezX_RuJS2-kbwkFwPqWK_OPkFpQ7-iSfOjaQ_os0dMfsKXDjmwQoNT6QwdnRcbe4ZFjfUwXXBXO_zPiUMq2T4VDRa1UW5-QxWHc/s400/Screen+Shot+2011-07-26+at+2.32.26+PM.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 148px;" /></a><br />I did Casey's name {first and last}<br />with 140 labels I think we are set for awhile!<br /><br />You can go <a href="http://www.vistaprint.com/address-labels.aspx?xnav=TsrItem&xnid=aReturnAddressLabelsBusiness+Essentials">here</a> to check out the deal for yourself.<br /><br />Happy School Shopping!<br /></div>

Getting Ready For School

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It's Snowing!

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first Winter snow is here...and we're all pretty excited in Small Town, South Africa.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It started snowing at 9pm this evening, and after a few hours a beautiful white blanket covered our town. I braved the cold at about 23:30 and went outside to take these photos of my front garden. My cat is not at all impressed that his playground has been transformed into an icy winter wonderland.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kGGOLdfm9S7XvzrDWYB-2wLd2urKx2qvA6jLeyYGWJNRsZnlZqojI3Uthsx5TiUsDLP2c5fTjaWqbm2je4f00xdROWFWn6eAf5CawFFG3du2Amf219izMdsn9NeoA6szTqySUkZBh7M/s1600/snow+in+small+town+sa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kGGOLdfm9S7XvzrDWYB-2wLd2urKx2qvA6jLeyYGWJNRsZnlZqojI3Uthsx5TiUsDLP2c5fTjaWqbm2je4f00xdROWFWn6eAf5CawFFG3du2Amf219izMdsn9NeoA6szTqySUkZBh7M/s640/snow+in+small+town+sa.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kGGOLdfm9S7XvzrDWYB-2wLd2urKx2qvA6jLeyYGWJNRsZnlZqojI3Uthsx5TiUsDLP2c5fTjaWqbm2je4f00xdROWFWn6eAf5CawFFG3du2Amf219izMdsn9NeoA6szTqySUkZBh7M/s1600/snow+in+small+town+sa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

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Taylor Swift Style

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Stylish Star</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Taylor Swift's Dresses<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Country superstar Taylor Swift was spotted in New York City wearing two adorable dresses this past week. Both dresses have a rounded boat neck, accentuated waists, cap sleeves, pleated skirts and are the same length.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZpb03LoSEQuWK3QXu2GWPvO-lBE5uH1E2rp7qOd1hQ2iqdu1AzEB69aeQ_u9DIg-ymXN29NqCCpMsfJn7PoeBVWgW0x0LcuTj-WREfop281TfpjhMBE1EG0CDF_GxXtV4UbUyF5jpH4/s1600/taylor+swift+dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZpb03LoSEQuWK3QXu2GWPvO-lBE5uH1E2rp7qOd1hQ2iqdu1AzEB69aeQ_u9DIg-ymXN29NqCCpMsfJn7PoeBVWgW0x0LcuTj-WREfop281TfpjhMBE1EG0CDF_GxXtV4UbUyF5jpH4/s640/taylor+swift+dresses.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taylor wears a coral canvas dress by <i>Twenty8Twelve</i> with moss green peep-toe sandals and a teal handbag. She wore her signature blonde waves up in an unkempt bun.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: </b>Taylor looks pretty in a deep sky blue embroidered dress by <i>Tibi.</i> She accessorized with a gold skinny belt and ivory flats with bow detail.  You may recall seeing Blake Lively wearing this same dress <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2011/06/who-wore-tibi-better.html">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Steal Her Style</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmh5D8dNKtFlfane28CGlKckW1h6wAt05yUAaYfuJe-5_VKQp3ZfVDgDdY0uX32dh8IV4I-VzXJjvfvLeZ7oC5aF-JACAhsBcSNS1xtJcskqrJLvWlhFYRQFMnT1qBQP9BUMlYdWIKWE/s1600/taylor+swifts+dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmh5D8dNKtFlfane28CGlKckW1h6wAt05yUAaYfuJe-5_VKQp3ZfVDgDdY0uX32dh8IV4I-VzXJjvfvLeZ7oC5aF-JACAhsBcSNS1xtJcskqrJLvWlhFYRQFMnT1qBQP9BUMlYdWIKWE/s640/taylor+swifts+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both of Taylor's dresses are available online for purchase.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> Daisy Dress in cotton canvas from Twenty8Twelve by s.miller. This scorched red dress is available from <a href="http://www.asos.com/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1527918&MID=35719&affid=2135&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-GMKBfyGsIYZ6FiqRrs3HVw&r=1&mk=VOID">Asos</a> for £220 or R2427.50</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Floral Embroidery cap sleeve dress in sky from <a href="http://www.tibi.com/shop/floral-embroidery-cap-sleeve-dress?utm_source=shopstyle">Tibi</a>. This cotton dress is priced at $770 or R5210.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Taylor Swift Style

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Looks Of The Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Who What Wear How</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">My Best & Worst Picks This Week<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fashion Favourites</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_G-h9VWPVH3-RqTPohMz-hTOZ8L_9R5pX4u-vYAgHhJeNbY7d3vpLtnXk-EH5ss4vLmz-gN6vr6_VjyxHy7rICyu5siN6bTc3xBlCwp6sA5yUFDo7XskZBzjOBlaPXZ7BUnyvyeQQXhY/s1600/lotw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_G-h9VWPVH3-RqTPohMz-hTOZ8L_9R5pX4u-vYAgHhJeNbY7d3vpLtnXk-EH5ss4vLmz-gN6vr6_VjyxHy7rICyu5siN6bTc3xBlCwp6sA5yUFDo7XskZBzjOBlaPXZ7BUnyvyeQQXhY/s640/lotw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Rachel Bilson</i></span></b> strolled the streets of Santa Monica in this cute ensemble. She wore bright red shorts with a white v-neck tee and black blazer. Ankle boots and a quilted Chanel bag completed her look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Nikki Reed</span></i></b> was at the Comic Con in San Diego, California. The Twilight actress wore a sweet floral print dress by D&G with a black leather zip-up jacket and Brian Atwood pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Ashley Green</i></span></b> was also snapped at the Comic Con, looking chic in dark skinny jeans and an ivory ruffle-neck top by Robert Rodriguez. Her spunky tan and turquoise heels are by House of Harlow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Nina Dobrev</span></i></b> is kaleidoscopic in a one-shoulder chiffon dress by Dalia MacPhee. She paired her frilled dress with adorable purple satin sandals and a neutral clutch. </span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fashion Foes</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMEiC7RSeeAc1eY6dYtRG-I0hV_buvoM-J4K6FzdnSo7gs9i1_5ElLggxoBTKf_nVcVzf3oo0d-0j5xUsbGkSGz4Vpbvpplv22sitgfetbzj-EUdJQ6ZirjlOMc7Htuzu0wgAse2X588/s1600/lotw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMEiC7RSeeAc1eY6dYtRG-I0hV_buvoM-J4K6FzdnSo7gs9i1_5ElLggxoBTKf_nVcVzf3oo0d-0j5xUsbGkSGz4Vpbvpplv22sitgfetbzj-EUdJQ6ZirjlOMc7Htuzu0wgAse2X588/s640/lotw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whilst all the other <i>Twilight</i> gals dressed their best at the Comic Con, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Kristen Stewart </i></span></b>opted for rolled up skinnies, an ill fitting top and her worn-out Converse sneakers. Its the see-through white tee with a black bra underneath that irks me the most.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Victoria's Secret model, </span></span></span>Selita Ebanks</span></i></b> attended the 'Children of the City' Benefit in New York. Was there a memo going around that see-through tops with black bras were in vogue this week? This is a <i>kids</i> charity event, not a Victoria's Secret lingerie show.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Biel</span></i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> was yet another star at the Comic Con festival. I think this midriff baring top and shorts is better left at the beach or a slumber party.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Demi Lovato</span></i></b> at the 'Noon on Noor' launch party - so much going on. Separately, the ten elements of her outfit would look fine. Piled on all together and it's a mess in excess.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week

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Friday Frills

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians & Their Birkin Bags

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kardashians & The Birkin Bag</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">A Match Made in PR Handbag Heaven</span></i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>The </b></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Hermes</b></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b> Birkin Bag</b></span>...a sign of of infinite wealth, exclusivity and a lavish, elitist lifestyle. The cost for A Birkin bag starts at $9000 (R61 723) and goes up to $150 000 (over a million rands) - for a single piece. The waiting list for one of these leather treasures is about 2-6 years. Every fashionista around the globe aspires to own one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>The Kardashians</b></span>...A family 'brand' who are famous for absolutely nothing besides being famous. Their claim to fame is by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">playing</span> being themselves on their hit reality TV show, 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And it's safe to say that being filmed while going about their daily lives is really paying off. Especially for the Kardashian family envoy, Kim. She bought seven Birkin Bags in one year, whereas most stars can only ever own one in their lifetimes. Her mum, Kris and sisters Khloe & Kourtney also own a few Birkins each - making this family the ultimate marketing tools for <i>Hermes</i>, without them having to ask.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mD42GpEd0NXjLTknxsJvGCBZVtfGJsTN27FVVXG4c1thkPDSTGLHnf_3cHD2DA8sktYbFB5uGH3fiEWrKXhsRF59EiuC2x1tsFosQLLn8uX_7i8Du28-Jx8iLOvUkC_rbOz6Z2X5hLM/s1600/kardashian+kim+birkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mD42GpEd0NXjLTknxsJvGCBZVtfGJsTN27FVVXG4c1thkPDSTGLHnf_3cHD2DA8sktYbFB5uGH3fiEWrKXhsRF59EiuC2x1tsFosQLLn8uX_7i8Du28-Jx8iLOvUkC_rbOz6Z2X5hLM/s640/kardashian+kim+birkin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Last year, it was reported that Kim spent over $100 000 in just one trip to the <i>Hermes</i> store in Paris. She owns a Birkin in black, white, grey, chocolate brown, military green, bright yellow and tan. She carries one everywhere, from the mall to the main street and the gym. You know that you've <i>really</i> made it big when you can throw your dirty gym wear into a $15 000 bag. Kim had also paid $30 000 (R205 745) for an exclusive Birkin Bag made from rare crocodile skin. I can't imagine that killing exotic animals for their hide is worth it's price in fashion. </span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ45VO7zwR5icHwNPPL85dEN_vh3HXJ0uEmMN3vEKPXi1cz9tjQo2Xz_3uj-IdEq8oVDto-VZANCash40RjLYSPJIeM4pkWxQrRFeops5FYP9Ngb6ltdYcQYQaKM3tEzQnstmaCslna8Q/s1600/birkin+bags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ45VO7zwR5icHwNPPL85dEN_vh3HXJ0uEmMN3vEKPXi1cz9tjQo2Xz_3uj-IdEq8oVDto-VZANCash40RjLYSPJIeM4pkWxQrRFeops5FYP9Ngb6ltdYcQYQaKM3tEzQnstmaCslna8Q/s640/birkin+bags.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Birkin Bag is named after English actress Jane Birkin, who by chance sat next to Jean-Louis Dumas (CEO of Hermes) on a flight in 1981. She complained to him about not having a bag large enough to carry all her belongings, and the next thing you know, Jean created the Birkin Bag especially for her. If <i>I</i> had to complain about my bag size on a plane, I would just be told to travel lighter.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hL6cMsMM-ZNhF52_RuVKZfqC6kp088bTxDFIFATMq7JHFEjasTWF7WzrvU8J5nQj-4QRmXJOwz1CZfff1zVN1FZ1Nj9wLqDce04z_Vok2WaLNBj0QOdf1nlHnd3Zf4a4b4jpQpIuAZo/s1600/kardashian+birkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hL6cMsMM-ZNhF52_RuVKZfqC6kp088bTxDFIFATMq7JHFEjasTWF7WzrvU8J5nQj-4QRmXJOwz1CZfff1zVN1FZ1Nj9wLqDce04z_Vok2WaLNBj0QOdf1nlHnd3Zf4a4b4jpQpIuAZo/s640/kardashian+birkin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kourtney (left) has a Birkin in vivid orange and Khloe has one in yellow, black and purple. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;">The Birkin is nothing more than a status symbol. Being seen with one boasts to the world that while impoverished countries in Africa are in dire need of financial aid; you can nonchalantly hold your $100 000 Birkin Bag under your arm without batting any of your fake lashes.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></div></span></div></div>

Keeping Up With The Kardashians & Their Birkin Bags

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Where Oh Where Have We Been?

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier new;"><br />Summer is just flying by.<br />Camp started last week for Casey and he loves it.<br /><br />He did however, come home Monday afternoon<br />with a pretty high fever, which<br />has turned into a viral thing.<br />{<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">yay</span>...missed 2 days of camp already}<br /><br />Guess what?<br /><br />He is going back tomorrow.<br />Two days of being home and he is bored out of his mind!!<br /><br />So, I think its safe to say he is feeling much better.<br /><br />It has been so hot here.<br />Ridiculously hot.<br />I am really a Fall person.<br /><br />Anyhow, the kids came along to the supermarket today...<br />remember they were bored.<br /><br />And I promised a reward for good behavior...<br /></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqCXF3uEaYraQABIm3hROTGF37I-r6817WVDmMxnm135OoW0uVd0J7fXPKM0I9GgcD3J0om1KYcOhTQ8Gdj4UzkSFr35yCxN5TZwtrBlQmQiCcRflRvPwBnlodPAiiWbED7GX9e_eAIM/s1600/coop+pop.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631545769707138802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqCXF3uEaYraQABIm3hROTGF37I-r6817WVDmMxnm135OoW0uVd0J7fXPKM0I9GgcD3J0om1KYcOhTQ8Gdj4UzkSFr35yCxN5TZwtrBlQmQiCcRflRvPwBnlodPAiiWbED7GX9e_eAIM/s400/coop+pop.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Can you guess what their reward was?</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_y-mbPf45dQJULgT5WNlWV0f_wqNTrVjEoY35kJFqYn5dNMYal-EvQxspNz5YaGWHJMXybTOMLQU1w2hqOpH4CJUoyHSi-Gb-8AmX5HThz9rovmZnNKyNoXKr0GG3et4IQrR4lepV4Q/s1600/casey+pop.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631545761752040354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_y-mbPf45dQJULgT5WNlWV0f_wqNTrVjEoY35kJFqYn5dNMYal-EvQxspNz5YaGWHJMXybTOMLQU1w2hqOpH4CJUoyHSi-Gb-8AmX5HThz9rovmZnNKyNoXKr0GG3et4IQrR4lepV4Q/s400/casey+pop.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Thank goodness for those ridiculous car carts!<br /><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ1-6KlSiFwi9idXbPSKiXOiNhhNV6ZNm0yifMN_6T0HIumT72eodZh_0ujiWsWV0oXT78fiJmvSy7Yr4lboxkbNrF9m075bn0OlcL0dYQ3n_bi9e-okTQvpQNtTT_AkOV0bjaqv_LpM/s1600/shoprite.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631545759571760402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ1-6KlSiFwi9idXbPSKiXOiNhhNV6ZNm0yifMN_6T0HIumT72eodZh_0ujiWsWV0oXT78fiJmvSy7Yr4lboxkbNrF9m075bn0OlcL0dYQ3n_bi9e-okTQvpQNtTT_AkOV0bjaqv_LpM/s400/shoprite.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Here's my haul.<br />I paid $23, that includes tax.<br />I had a coupon for everything except the ice pops.<br />But they were my bribe, and they were on sale!<br /><br />What are you up to this week?<br /></span></div>

Where Oh Where Have We Been?

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Trends at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Trendspotting</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Cape Town Fashion Week 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those us not lucky enough to attend Cape Town Fashion Week this year..there are always the pictures to admire. I've seen all the shows online, so that I could round up the best looks off the runway. These are the hottest trends bubbling under for Spring/Summer 2011-12.</span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Colour Blocking</span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDa8EfPBQgQRYHrJKdv3qQlwJI2wT_4v_GfTm0uE7pKYJ4WSftcIojhCt7gURZxmSdi5A9I3Rg-hxc-1FzM2TMLYjtf0Gz0jM4gLT8WFNIT-Cbsetawjd2bWhqvJLQnUbsco6y_DWxp2Q/s1600/trends+cpfw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDa8EfPBQgQRYHrJKdv3qQlwJI2wT_4v_GfTm0uE7pKYJ4WSftcIojhCt7gURZxmSdi5A9I3Rg-hxc-1FzM2TMLYjtf0Gz0jM4gLT8WFNIT-Cbsetawjd2bWhqvJLQnUbsco6y_DWxp2Q/s640/trends+cpfw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've already seen the colour block look on countless celebs and in magazines. Good to see that it finally made its way down the South African runway. <i>Michelle Ludek</i> paired a sheer white top over a hot pink vest and dark grey pants. <i>Stephania Morland</i> dazzles with a tri-coloured metallic frilled mini. <i>Thula Sindi</i> contrasts cerise with black. <i>Danielle </i><i>Margaux</i> channels Gucci with a turquoise and royal blue satin ensemble. <i>Gavin </i><i>Rajah's</i> red and black striped dress reminds me of Prada's Spring 2011 collection. <i>Leigh Schubert</i> takes on the trend with muted tones and vertical panels. <i>Habits</i> combines two popular colours, purple and orange.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Maxis</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkq_PAdeG0By5ybmgynM7CpXr_8PGxMpnhSYbs17OS-NLCPgYXVnCcHNHKsE3wEYt4JscS-CaM6aRc3NIWEagYuWye1oWmFKxnnvrEHkjQdslGnMzceykB-KwxQ7GskQrelTaak5S6V8/s1600/trends+ctfw+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLkq_PAdeG0By5ybmgynM7CpXr_8PGxMpnhSYbs17OS-NLCPgYXVnCcHNHKsE3wEYt4JscS-CaM6aRc3NIWEagYuWye1oWmFKxnnvrEHkjQdslGnMzceykB-KwxQ7GskQrelTaak5S6V8/s640/trends+ctfw+4.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;">Meet your new length for Summer - the Maxi. Its flowing, feminine and flattering. Both skirts <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> dresses were seen sweeping the floor. The shapes were either straight or bias-cut. Fabrics used were soft, silky, sheer or pleated.</div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Shorts</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-QNS2DNi-_fnNDzHt6SLjMjpasEEEzBL5sHACZdBIAsHsYufmb8UQoA7gvTtv5RgJXfP6njCeKe75Rtaat51_rtNT4LPoggUfEOibve-nV287UJZH-tBfLq5WVEKFs9THRO4uIMGzfI/s1600/trends+ctfw+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-QNS2DNi-_fnNDzHt6SLjMjpasEEEzBL5sHACZdBIAsHsYufmb8UQoA7gvTtv5RgJXfP6njCeKe75Rtaat51_rtNT4LPoggUfEOibve-nV287UJZH-tBfLq5WVEKFs9THRO4uIMGzfI/s640/trends+ctfw+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shorts...for Spring. It's a no-brainer. Lengths went from itsy and ripped at <i>Lisp</i> to cuffed and knee-length at <i>Nucleus.</i> Shorts were styled both casually and formally. Strappy sandals, long necklaces and leather belts completed the look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Printed Dresses</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNbZH52wRO-WHbTJsPsUgvan_TbOY3WOJ4vOzp0U3vWoSCvoJjKTNKsVYrTtzg-x_dArGPVX8kJB9dexH1xohpzcdwb-zwZVSweGAdShjjNoJ521wlo06Ztu5ifuAPufFGljGUfBNBLI/s1600/trends+ctfw+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNbZH52wRO-WHbTJsPsUgvan_TbOY3WOJ4vOzp0U3vWoSCvoJjKTNKsVYrTtzg-x_dArGPVX8kJB9dexH1xohpzcdwb-zwZVSweGAdShjjNoJ521wlo06Ztu5ifuAPufFGljGUfBNBLI/s640/trends+ctfw+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I Love this trend, if only I could pull it off. Printed dresses added so much lightness, joy and femininity to Fashion Week. Different blue hues were wrapped in a long satin dress at <i>Thula Sindi.</i> Love the vintage floral print on this short dress by <i>Lisp</i>, it looks like Mary Poppins' carpet bag. Billowing halter neck gowns were seen in several colours at Habits. A green tropical print mini shown at <i>Carducci</i>. <i>Michelle Ludik</i> paired her silky ink-blot dresses with big, bold accessories and funky feathered shoes. <i>Gavin Rajah</i> toughened up his flowy print gowns with metallic leather biker jackets.</span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Previously: Colour trends at Cape Town Fashion Week.</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-weight: normal;"></span></b></span>

Trends at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

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Colours at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Colour Trends</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Cape Town Fashion Week 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, trends always begin with colour. They are the building blocks of any collection, a palette upon which a design is inspired. Cape Town Fashion Week showed off a multitude of striking shades for Spring/Summer 2011/2012. From brights to whites and all that's in between, here are the biggest colour trends for the next season.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brights</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-jlwz5n4gFWarmm3yKY2ytEplME9vgtX7_ISTkzRge5NB2CUab9eJUPSWyiLrHnF9HdmUkvhz498fSuvLOYeWsBHVH7OjIjrf1xNnuL0O7IMEyzX2pRzjqmDHzWKIBpGppEgaYQMOtk/s1600/colour+ctfw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-jlwz5n4gFWarmm3yKY2ytEplME9vgtX7_ISTkzRge5NB2CUab9eJUPSWyiLrHnF9HdmUkvhz498fSuvLOYeWsBHVH7OjIjrf1xNnuL0O7IMEyzX2pRzjqmDHzWKIBpGppEgaYQMOtk/s640/colour+ctfw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A rainbow of eye-catching colours sizzled on the runway. Orange and navy reigned supreme, falling in with overseas trends. I don't really like orange but I do love the ruffled <i>Stephania Morland</i> dress (pictured fourth on the top row). Yellow was seen in lemon, lime, chartreuse and gold. Cerise pink and bright violet made a bold appearance. Blues were popular, from aqua to royal blue and indigo. I like the combination of blues in the stunning chiffon gown by <i>Danielle</i> <i>Margaux</i> (pictured fifth on the bottom row).</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Black and White</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDhqzX0T3uSiZZ0dqFZ1Pfqm297-5LzkxDWd9YywIqj5PSVbiTGyi3ZwYyDSeYa7f-w8cRAQKmlCQmUlEYclbHpdsYt-G-5iNOiUQdpgx3TFvM1Y0Z1NgY8vFhwwvYoykOcwHoZgIuJE/s1600/colour+ctfw+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDhqzX0T3uSiZZ0dqFZ1Pfqm297-5LzkxDWd9YywIqj5PSVbiTGyi3ZwYyDSeYa7f-w8cRAQKmlCQmUlEYclbHpdsYt-G-5iNOiUQdpgx3TFvM1Y0Z1NgY8vFhwwvYoykOcwHoZgIuJE/s640/colour+ctfw+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black and white are timeless as well as seasonless. Although many of the designers displayed <i>their </i>version of a long white dress; round and v-necks, slits and flowing fabrics were a common denominator. Black dresses were shown from short to long lengths. <i>Lisp</i> showed a chic black catsuit with floppy hat. The silhouette of the <i>Abigail Betz</i> gown with bateau neck (fifth on bottom row) is very 'Elie Saab' like. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Neutrals</span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtvKkauUN_qrTPERnKo31VpuY7WiLBz_gsaU2vOHgeVxYciJEOJKkEmSYkDcB0QatPxbVfm1bb_gpV3Ejgh9AN0Tw2FBNfMwoeD46jvqepHWkzme91-UkurODULv8dTantTMbqHfoA18/s1600/colour+ctfw+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtvKkauUN_qrTPERnKo31VpuY7WiLBz_gsaU2vOHgeVxYciJEOJKkEmSYkDcB0QatPxbVfm1bb_gpV3Ejgh9AN0Tw2FBNfMwoeD46jvqepHWkzme91-UkurODULv8dTantTMbqHfoA18/s640/colour+ctfw+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An earthy-inspired palette of colours ran across all collections. Dove greys, sandy nudes, chocolate browns and charcoal; simple colours brought to life by invigorating designs. <i>Gavin Rajah's </i>Jaipur inspired beadwork, wispy frills at <i>Stephania Morland</i>, retro shapes at <i>Thula Sindi</i> and satin waist bows at <i>Leigh Schubert. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Next up: Trends at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011</span></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /><br /></i></span>

Colours at Cape Town Fashion Week 2011

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Vampire Diaries Casting Call

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who We'd Like To See</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">On Season Three of <i>The Vampire Diaries</i></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Season 2 of our favourite supernatural series ended on a rather intriguing note. Not so much of a cliffhanger, but more of a thrilling taste of what's to come. The cast of <i>The Vampire Diaries</i> could not have been better selected, they were voted as the sexiest cast on TV by <i>Victoria's Secret.</i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></i></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are so many actors and actresses I would like to see guest star in the next season. So, as we anxiously await for Season 3 to hit our screens, I've made up a list of my guest star dream cast. I've also asked a few diehard Vamp fans for their guest cast wishlist. This is who we would like to see in Season 3.  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></i></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My Choice</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKlGpeTUaJac__W3oV6VvknmFOe0as6lUIJnDnIZr57j8xa3hxSG9de96h872QEni2KfrsJFmfGt3iHwdF0OSlUP2APC6LSCz0bCyTGdIrDxHFubAkeN-dc41WWYK2m_kNU3dbGOfD2g/s1600/vampire+diaries1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKlGpeTUaJac__W3oV6VvknmFOe0as6lUIJnDnIZr57j8xa3hxSG9de96h872QEni2KfrsJFmfGt3iHwdF0OSlUP2APC6LSCz0bCyTGdIrDxHFubAkeN-dc41WWYK2m_kNU3dbGOfD2g/s640/vampire+diaries1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Rachel Weisz.</b></span></i> With Jenna and Uncle John gone, Elena and Jeremy will need a new guardian. I think Rachel is a good choice, she looks like she's actually related to them <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> she's acted in several supernatural movies before. Also, Alaric will need someone new to distract him from the bores of being a history teacher.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Jonathan Rhys Meyers</b>.</span></i> Just look at him...he was born to play the role of a vampire, preferably an evil one. He could act as another awoken 'Original', one that's more wicked than Klaus.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Zoe Saldana.</b></span></i> She always lights up the screen. I'd like to see her star as Bonnie's older sister or step sister. One that she never knew existed.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Eric Dane.</b></span></i> Who better to play the role of an all powerful, revenge-seeking werewolf than he? He could play a pivotal role in the war against Klaus.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Olivia Wilde</b>.</span></i> Up until now, Klaus has been indestructible. He needs an Achilles Heel; a past love that broke his heart (if he ever had one) and someone who has a spellbinding force over him. Enchanting beauty Olivia is perfect for the role.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Matt Bomer.</b></span></i><b> </b>This gorgeous <i>White Collar</i> star is going to be huge in Hollywood. Before that happens, I wish he could make a turn at Mystic Falls, as a Salvatore cousin. Damon is going to need the help to find Stephan in Season 3.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Elle Fanning.</b></span></i> At her young age, she's an enigmatic actress. I'd like to see her guest star as a relative of Caroline's, one with a supernatural secret.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Victoria Justice</b></span></i><b>.</b> She is Nina Dobrev (Elena's) real life doppelganger, even prettier, if that's possible. If Nina ever gets tired of playing both Elena and Katherine, Victoria could step in.  </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Viewers Choice</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6_aShiHXESZ9kKz1QcWOK622Es8eMTex3nkQ8LlA1je3CO9T4HU6GG757U0CLGfxp-H_bHWLw315JE8m8OPv6dWKMY-yYu6bJn7Gj42Jfm25WMO2f_rkysN7cgSK6hmiyiRHJtJjH4E/s1600/vampire+diaries2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6_aShiHXESZ9kKz1QcWOK622Es8eMTex3nkQ8LlA1je3CO9T4HU6GG757U0CLGfxp-H_bHWLw315JE8m8OPv6dWKMY-yYu6bJn7Gj42Jfm25WMO2f_rkysN7cgSK6hmiyiRHJtJjH4E/s640/vampire+diaries2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took a survey of the biggest <i>Vampire Diaries</i> fans I know - this is who they would like to see guest star in Season 3.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Kristin Kreuk</b></span></i><b>.</b> 'Loved her in <i>Smallville</i> and haven't seen her since. I'd like to see her as a werewolf, who challenges Caroline for Taylor Lockwoods' affections.' </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i><b>Channing Tatum.</b></i></span><b> </b>Elena needs a 'human' love interest in the next season. Someone hotter than Damon and Stephan put together. Who else but Channing Tatum to fit that role.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Fergie</b></span></i><b>.</b> She should guest star as a family member of the Salvatore Brothers' who comes to help kick some Klaus' butt.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Taylor Lautner.</b></span></i> This was a popular choice. Apparently people feel that his werewolf talents are wasted on just <i>Twilight.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5.<i> </i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Dakota Fanning.</b></span></i> Another Twilighter, who a fan would like to see as a mysterious newcomer to Mystic Falls, one with a dark side.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Jesse Williams</b>.</span></i> This <i>Grey's Anatomy</i> favourite was selected to be a new love interest for Bonnie. 'The whole Jeremy thing is too weird.'</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Jada Pinkett Smith.</b></span></i> 'Bonnie doesn't have any family members in the show.' Jada could make an appearance as Bonnie's mum, who's use of too much magic has left her slightly deranged.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Alex Pettyfer.</b></span></i> He's gotten fans in a tizz since the movie <i>Beastly</i>. A fan said she would like to see him as the son of Klaus, 'who is completely good and virtuous.'</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Amanda Seyfried</b>.</span></i> 'I'd like to see her as guest star as someone with supernatural powers, but who's not a witch, vampire or werewolf. Something else...'<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Im thankful that no one mentioned Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart or any of the Disney crew. I am surprised no one said that Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass) from <i>Gossip Girl</i> would make a good vampirous villian. Who would you like to see in Season 3 of <i>The Vampire Diaries?</i></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /><br /></i></span>

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Who Wore the Isabel Marant Jacket Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who Wore It Better?</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Isabel Marant Reilly Jacket</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When a $3495 jacket is sold out everywhere, you know that it must be truly special. In ZAR terms, that's R24 124. The <i>Isabel Marant</i> Reilly Jacket has made frequent rounds of Hollywood and beyond during the past few months.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The multicolored cropped jacket has an upholstered look to it, which reminds me of the finely embroidered Rajasthani coats I saw while visiting Jaipur. The front-closure, sleeves and neckline are edged with either blue or red and white beads. The fabric is transposed from light to dark, with v-shaped panels on the sides. It has a tailored fit with slightly exaggerated shoulders. With the kaleidoscope of muted colours incorporated into this jacket, it can be worn with so many different things.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><br /><br /></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nvtTH0BTyG5iy86dHGZ6S6JCOpz54XKQdDd8EXUM8ekUd65_1IyYi5KAIEaoDV8AQB9zGJQ__DQrqGX_DFZBA49CT0gGMDAyLMfKNoHKVZaqR6l84DXrlcSTPPQLKyQ4xPU_eEMVdbc/s1600/is1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nvtTH0BTyG5iy86dHGZ6S6JCOpz54XKQdDd8EXUM8ekUd65_1IyYi5KAIEaoDV8AQB9zGJQ__DQrqGX_DFZBA49CT0gGMDAyLMfKNoHKVZaqR6l84DXrlcSTPPQLKyQ4xPU_eEMVdbc/s640/is1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Country singer <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Julianne Hough</i></span></b> wore it with an army green tee, dark wash jeans and wedges.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</i></span></b> paired her jacket with a black t-shirt and skinny jeans. She added a floppy brown hat and suede boots to her look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Hilary Duff </i></span></b>was spotted wearing the jacket this week. She wore it with black skinnies and a black t-shirt. She walked in sky-high black stilettos. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brit model & WAG, <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alex Curran Gerrad</span></i></b> wore her Reilly Jacket with lightwash flare denims, a loose white t-shirt and large cream tote.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Austrian stylist <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>Caroline Sieber</i></span></b> looks ultra cool with dark skinny jeans, white fitted tee, platform sandals and a striped bag.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FyL5cBG5QAHMAmvJduRl44RmMBnE7OrsjiJiP2O-ZkvCcmdIa5BNgrYkaXS59RhQ6yde3xx1ba8rD-XtW-6LOY6VG5oF3E3tudle8bIQMYh15uRTemmhFfdZcQjnasmlqrSXhQnUofU/s1600/isabel-marant-spring-2011-reilly-jacket-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FyL5cBG5QAHMAmvJduRl44RmMBnE7OrsjiJiP2O-ZkvCcmdIa5BNgrYkaXS59RhQ6yde3xx1ba8rD-XtW-6LOY6VG5oF3E3tudle8bIQMYh15uRTemmhFfdZcQjnasmlqrSXhQnUofU/s400/isabel-marant-spring-2011-reilly-jacket-gallery.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for who wore it best, my pick is Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. She styled it perfectly. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who's your favourite?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span>

Who Wore the Isabel Marant Jacket Better?

Who Wore It Better? Isabel Marant Reilly Jacket When a $3495 jacket is sold out everywhere, you know that it must be truly special. In ZAR t...

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