Lace dates way back to the fifteenth century when women wore elaborate headdresses detailed with the patterned cloth. Ever since, it has gone on to impact fashion immensely (ranging from the Victorian era’s lace collars to fingerless gloves and biker shorts’ trim circa 1985), and I expect its popularity will continue to recycle and reform every few decades.



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Sometimes all you need, is a great black look with a perfect red lip. There is nothing more classier, sexier and trendier..........................................................................................................…

This Is My Favourite!…

While visiting Chanel's website yesterday looking for images of Coco Chanel for my previous post on her Parsienne Apartment, I came across this striking set design for the latest Chanel Haute Couture Collection - Spring 2012. Karl Lagerfeld latest creative fashion show location was made…

“POP bottles is the new gorgeous visual & design art project from Utopia: some beautiful bottles manipulated and ironically mixed with universally known toys brands.” This seems a little shocking, but I appreciate the parody of how real-life companies target youth. ..............................................…

Julia Fullerton-Batten the very talented photographer has just released her latest series “mothers and daughters”. In this collection, Julia portrays the complex and challenging relationships between a mother and her daughter. Through the adventure of her work, she shows documentary and biographical aspects…

We all love a good fairy tale - but what if Snow White ended up dead in an underground car park instead of being whisked off by Prince Charming?

A provocative new series by photographer Thomas Czarnecki casts a spotlight on the concept happy endings. Turning the traditional notion of fairy tales and the perfect…

The year of 2012 has just begun and we already at the end of our first month. My path of 2012 so far has been very interesting and fulfilling...no I’m not getting married, but I constantly hear about weddings and bachelors already, so early in the year, people are planning the cakes and invitations, getting places and decor together and of course the ultimate..."The Wedding Dress". You…

Urban Sports – Candice Swanepoel is stunningly hot in the February issue of Vogue China showing off sportswear inspired and styled by Alastair McKimm. Daniel Jackson captures Candice as she glistens in the designs of Stella McCartney, Alexander Wang,…

Jean Paul Gaultier paid homage to Amy Winehouse on Wednesday as his muse for his spring/summer 2012 couture collection at Paris Fashion Week, angering the late-singer's father, Mitch Winehouse.

Gaultier had his models donning Winehouse's signature beehive and cat-winged 60's eyeliner as they walked down…

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Angaga Island Resort & Spa, Maldives…

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Proenza Schouler Camera Case Bag. Treat yourself and your SLR with this adorable camera case/ bag (that also doubles as a cheeky evening clutch). 

Though some thought they heard the death knells of the It Bag last year, we think they were mistaken. It's true that…

Lulalu's has just designed and launched their new leather collection which has been 

manufactured in Italy. Their collection includes bags, coats and leggings, which will be

in their store soon.…

Nakhane Toure, the boy who silenced Wolves

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I dont know how many of you have been to Wolves in Corlett Dr? Its one of my favourite spots, there is good cake, delicious beer, fun art, pretty people and good friends. It is however not an ideal venue for live music, it must be one of the most difficult places in Jozi to play. People dont pay…

 Shoelosophy notes: These Prada Rocket shoes are causing a stir in the fashion world. I did a blog on them a few months ago- Prada Rocket Shoes. You will notice these designs have been inspired by classic 50's cars. The heels are decorated with automotive parts including…

MAC has announced that it will collaborate on a limited-edition line of make-up with Beth Ditto. The singer - who yesterday attended John Paul Gaultier's couture show in Paris - is expected to attend this evening's Gala Sidaction Dîner de la Mode as a guest of MAC and Estée Lauder presidents John Demsey and Karen…