Colour Trend on The Red CarpetRed Carpet FashionBrightly Coloured Evening GownsVibrant colours make an impact on the red carpet once again this week. This invigorating trend is has been fondly embraced by starlets, models, fashion critics and designers alike. Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova wears a crimson one-shoulder gown…
Celeb Style - The Black JacketThis Week's Trend The Black JacketThe black jacket is a staple for any winter closet. It doesn't date and with countless designs to choose from, you will promptly find a style to suit to your personal taste. A black jacket completes any outfit and will create a courtly and effortlessly chic look. Th…
1 Burberry Dress, 2 Magazine CoversReese Witherspoon and Deepika Padukonewearing Burberry ProrsumReese Witherspoon covers three international Glamour magazines this April - Greece, Romania and South Africa. For all 3 covers, she wore a vivid peach coloured dress with layers of uneven folds and black leather straps. The unique dress i…
A Forever New WinterForever NewAutumn/Winter Collection 2011Australian brand Forever New has firmly established a huge fashion following in South Africa. Since the launch at the end of 2009, the franchise has successfully expanded, with 11 stores countrywide. It is Forever New's romantic and youthful design aesthetic t…
Tuesday Thrills - Wall TattoosWall Artby FantastickSearching for the perfect painting for your bedroom or living room can be a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. I may have just found you a solution - Wall Art by Fantastick. DIY decor has never been more stylish or simpler. The latest trend in home decor, these inventive …
Red Carpet Fashion - Bright Evening GownsRed Carpet Fashion'Sucker Punch' Movie PremiereThe new action-fantasy movie Sucker Punch premiered this week in Hollywood. These three eye-catching dresses wowed the crowds with their vibrant and fun colours. Malin Akerman wears a simple yet striking red silk dress by Holmes & Yang. Actress Jamie C…
Celeb Style - Nautical StripesThis Week's TrendBlack and White Nautical StripesWearing horizontal stripes can be intimidating. There's always the fear that it will make you look 'wider' than you actually are. If worn in a flattering fabric, accompanied by the right attire, stripes can look very stylish. There are so many ways to…
Red Carpet Trend - Blush Tone DressesRed Carpet FashionBlush Tone DressesBelow are some blush tone dresses worn on the red carpet this past week. Each of them have completely different designs, in a graduation of pretty blush tones.Olivia Palermo wears a long-sleeved maxi dress by Mango, in a subtle nude shade. She accessorized the 'Fr…
Wild Fig - Autumn/Winter 2011Wild FigAutumn/Winter 2011 CollectionSouth African fashion label Wild Fig expressed simple femininity in their Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection. Beautiful fabrics combine with ladylike designs and soft colours to create a sophisticated and refined range of clothing. 50's style dresses were accentuated …
Wakkerstroom Arts Festival 2011Wakkerstroom is the Jewel of Mpumalanga, known for it's calm countryside fare. This tiny town, which is 3 hours from Johannesburg, is a world renowned bird watching destination, retirement village and a peaceful place that city folk visit to get away from it all. This long weekend bird watchers, mus…
Tuesday Thrills - Christian Louboutin Pigalle PumpsPigalle Pumpsby Christian LouboutinIf you're going to invest in a pair of designer heels, the Pigalle 120 Pumps by Christian Louboutin is a good way to start. The classic low-cut pointed-toe design with 120mm stiletto heel is most popular in black and nude patent leather. The simple silhouette is co…
Blake Lively For Chanel HandbagsChanel Mademoiselle Handbag Collection 2011Featuring Blake LivelyBlake Lively has come a long way since we first saw her in The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants. In the movie she played a soccer playing, tank-top wearing tomboy. A far cry from the stylish Serena van der Woodsen we all know on Gossi…
Celeb Style - Tan and Leopard PrintThis Week's TrendsTan & Leopard PrintThis week's style inspiration sees how leopard print and the colour tan can be worn. Tan is a wintry shade that's accessible and suits any skin tone - as shown below. It can be worn with black, white or denim. Or wear it with prints from a similar circle of colou…
Cover Girl - Nina DobrevNina DobrevTeen Vogue April 2011You may recognize the gorgeous Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert from (my favourite) TV show, The Vampire Diaries. She charmingly covers Teen Vogue's April 2011 issue, wearing a pink dress by Dior with natural make-up. The 22 year old Bulgarian-Canadian actress plays both …
Pet NamesPeople have different ideas and preferences when picking out a name for their pet. There are so many special and distinctive names out there, that it's difficult to decide on just one. So how do pet owners go about it?Most commonly, names that are chosen reflect the appearance or colour of the anima…
Tuesday Thrills - Victoria Beckham EyewearSunglasses Spring/Summer 2011by Victoria BeckhamVictoria Beckham has had a far more successful career as a fashion designer than a solo artist. Besides for just denim, dresses and handbags, she has now extended her design expertise to sunglasses. Her Spring/Summer 2011 collection features a chic and…
Closet Confidential with Being BrazenCloset Confidentialwith Being BrazenThis week, I got to fashionize with the charming Cape-Town based blogger behind Being Brazen. She shares her style secrets, fashion must haves and gives us some trendy advice.Describe your personal style I would say that I have a more classic style, but I also lov…
