Tuesday Thrills - Studded Biker JacketsThe biker jacket has evolved from personal protective gear for motorcyclists to a fashion statement for women who may have never been on a bike. A leather jacket adds an edge to modern dresses and feminine clothes. This season, the studded range adds some extra adornment to your everyday cropped, ro…
Divas and Darlings - The Academy AwardsRed Carpet FashionThe 83rd Academy Awards ShowThe biggest names in showbiz strolled the red carpet last night at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. I was slightly disappointed from a fashion front, as no particular dress stood out to me as striking. There were some Highs however, as well as a few Lows.…
Wise Wordsby George CarlinThe paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degr…
The BlackBerry BrigadeAre You A BlackBerry Addict?I am seriously starting to worry. I am in danger of losing All my friends. They barely speak to me or msg me anymore. They have stopped filling me in on what's going on in their lives. I've even forgotten what most of them look like, as they don't send me any photos via M…
Cover Girl Mila Kunis in Hervé Léger DressLausanne Beaded Bandage Dressby Herve LegerThe March 2011 issue of South African Cosmopolitan magazine has just been released, and everyone is talking about the stunning dress that actress Mila Kunis wears on the cover. The bronze toned dress is by French fashion house, Hervé Léger, founded by desig…
Bold In Blue - Blake Lively and Jessica AlbaBlake Lively (right) won the award for Best TV Star at the Elle Style Awards held this week in London. She accepted the award wearing an electric blue Emilio Pucci gown with tiered layer skirt. The magenta Louboutin peep-toe heels add an unexpected finish to the look. Jessica Alba (right) was also b…
Printed Dresses - Jameela JamilBritish TV Presenter Jameela Jamil wears the printed dress trend beautifully on the red carpet. At the Elle Style Awards (left), she wore a flirty printed Hussein Chalayan dress with nude tie-up heels and bag by Alexander McQueen. At the Bafta Awards (right) she wears this gorgeous red and black pri…
Ladies in Red - Cheryl Cole and Emma StoneCheryl Cole (left) looks radiant at the Elle Style Awards, wearing a floor-length red dress with plunging neckline by Alexander McQueen. At this week's Bafta Awards, Emma Stone (right) wore this two-tone red block coloured dress by Lanvin, complemented by a metallic bronze belt and clutch bag.…
Haute Couture - Noomi RapaceNoomi Rapacein Givenchy Haute Couture Fall 2010This look is certainly not for everyone, but Swedish actress Noomi Rapace shines in this exquisitely detailed dress by Givenchy. The metallic gown from Givenchy's Fall 2010 Couture Collection is completely covered by ornate gold sequins and crystals. No…
Divas and Darlings - Grammy AwardsRed Carpet FashionThe Grammy Awards 2011The Grammy Awards is an event where stars have the opportunity to take major fashion risks on the red carpet. Sometimes they work, but a lot of the time, flamboyant experimentation turns into total disaster. These are my best, worst and weirdest choices from l…
Cover Girl - Kim KardashianKim KardashianHarper's Bazaar March 2011The gorgeous Kim Kardashian graces the cover of Harper's Bazaar March 2011 issue. Kim looks red-hot on the cover and did a Cleopatra-inspired photo shoot for the magazine. The fashion shoot pays homage to Kim's idol and the original 1963 Cleopatra, Elizabeth T…
Return of The Vampire DiariesThe Vampire DiariesSeason 2They're back! Well almost. We just have to find some way to get through this weekend until Season Two of one of the most captivating TV series is back on our screens. For those of us who didn't obtain bootleg copies of the show, the wait has been a long and agonizing one, …
Cover Girl - Katy PerryKaty PerryUS Elle March 2011The US version of Elle Magazine features Katy Perry on their March 2011 issue.Katy is bright and bold in an ensemble hot off the Gucci runway. She wears a vivid green satin jacket, turquoise satin shirt & purple tapered trousers, which are all part of Gucci's Spring/Summe…
Awards Show AnatomyAwards Season is well underway in all it's glittery, frivolous glory, where actors, directors and producers are made out to be far more important than they really are. I cannot bear to watch another 4 hour dreary display of dull humour and lengthy speeches, endured by bored audiences, who senselessl…
Atelier Versace Evening GownsAtelier Versace Spring/Summer Collection 2011Versace have released their Atelier Spring/Summer 2011 Collection in sublime designs and a palette of pretty colours. I love the array of soft frills, intricate ruffles and interesting use of colour fading. Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw looks doll-li…
Roger Vivier HeelsRendez-Vous Collection 2011by Roger VivierRendez-Vous is an opulent collection of couture accessories from French fashion-house Roger Vivier. This high-fashion brand specializes in luxury handbags and exquisitely crafted leather shoes, headed by creative director, Bruno Frisoni. The limited edition …
Passing YouthBirthdays may celebrate all the years that have made your life beautiful, but it also indicates that you've grown a year older. Another year signifies that our carefree, idealized youth has passed and we unwillingly have to settle into responsible adulthood. As if trying to cram 20-something candles…
Under ConstructionAny homeowner or flat-letter would know that a house is never really complete. There's always something to be done - new furniture to be bought, redecorating, recolouring, redesigning and renovating. Those are redevelopments that we willingly choose to do. We put our creative ideas forth, start a ho…
The Scent of RadianceRadianceA Fragrance by Britney SpearsI am quite a fond (and closeted) fan of Britney Spears fragrances. I say closet fan, because it's not something a 20 something girl is proud to admit. When someone asks you what fragrance you're wearing and you answer 'It's Britney Spears', they just look at you …
