As we step into the New Year, home improvements, instead of crazy diets may be on top of your list of things to tackle, as is on mine.  A new year, a new you….a new, beautifully designed home.

Here are some of 2013’s top décor trends:

According to analysts, 2013’s interior design is strongly influenced by nature. Shades of white, brown natural tones,…

When Karl predicts we all listen Braiding the big story for next year all the girls in the prefall Chanel 2013 collection had fabulous braids done by hair Superstar Sam McKnight.

Stunning Braids in the Narciso Rodriguez campaign.…

For its 13th Carte Blanche, the Hermès store at Hong Kong International Airport is exhibiting a piece by the French artists Zim & Zou, 'The Eternal Jungle', which is an invitation into the wild.

The window installation creates an intriguing contrast between the jungle, a world that is dominated by wild animals, and one of great refinement, the world of Hermès.…

As much as I love our hot summer holidays, the glorious sun and temperamental sea tends to drain the life out of my already over-bleached and dry hair.  I’ve tried many products to boost the moisture in my hair and help lock in the shine but none have managed to save my hair as Moroccanoil has done this past December and thus the reason for me to share the good news with the rest of…

Czech supermodel Eva Herzigova is the new face of Dior's luxury skincare line. Dior has released a behind-the-scenes video of its campaign with Eva Herzigova. She will be the brand ambassador through 2013.

The campaign by Steven Meisel highlights the model’s sensual beauty and radiant skin to advertise Dior’s line…

Shoelosophy Notes: I have chosen a few of my favourite styles from Jimmy Choo's Cruise collection 2013. It is rumoured that the designs have Jennifer Lopez' inspiration all over them. 

Pictured Above and below: Malika perforated sandal bootie available in silver/gold, yellow and black.…

Recently, Oscar Tusquets Blanca was commissioned to design the Toledo metro station space in Naples, Italy. His team was tasked to create a modern design within the underground station, as well as to create a sophisticated environment in the above ground square, where two passenger entrances are located.

Blanca's firm collaborated with multiple artists to complete the…

Update your look this season with these gorgeous heels from Preview.  There is no faster way to transform your look from “the girl next door” to “sexy siren” and be noticed in a different light by your friends by confidently strutting your stuff in a pair of high heels.

Store number: U40

Sandton City

011 884…

Doutzen Kroes is sensational in 'Castaway'- Uk Vogue 2013 Editorial, lensed by Josh Olins. ..............

......................................................................................................................................…

Vogue Brazil January 2013 : Joan Smalls : Henrique Gendre

Vogue Australia January 2013 : Carolyn Murphy : Regan Cameron

Vogue Mexico January 2013 : Jacquelyn Jablonski : David Roemer

US Vogue January 2013 : Gwen Stefani : Annie Leibovitz .........................................................…

2013.

Hope smiles from the threshold of the year that is upon us, whispering it will be happier, healthier and more glorious than the one before; and with this hope comes a long list of resolutions that long outlive their…

Scottish wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan journeyed to Svalbard, the northern-most region of Arctic Norway, to document the lives of three polar bears, a mother (Lyra) and her two cubs (Miki and Luca), over the course of three seasons. Stationed within his own personal "ice cube" box, the cameraman gets an intimate and almost perilous look at these massive, carnivorous…

In a Flash – Natasha Poly takes the spotlight for Jimmy Choo’s latest campaign for its new fragrance, “Flash”. Posing in a seductive, silvery gown, the Russian model enchants for the lens of Steven Meisel with styling by Charlotte Pilcher. / Hair by Guido Palau, Makeup by Pat…

A round-up of the key fashion weeks, trade fairs and consumer events of 2013 from Luxuo

Dubai Shopping Festival

January 3 – February 5

Dubai, UAE

Launched by the Dubai government in 1996, the annual shopping festival has grown into a major attraction as luxury lovers flock to the UAE for shopping discounts, exciting…

Look 1

The wide eyed Bambi gaze with a simple nude lip and colour free face is the hottest look coming of the Catwalk.

Look 2

The Matt Neon lip with a glossy face and just a hint of shimmer on the eye. Fresh and…

A summer must have for the beach and for casual wear. Italian bags at our Preview stores.

Lithuanian photographer and artist Tadao Cern has been working on a series of hilarious portraits entitled, ahem, Blow Job, that depicts individuals enduring gale-force winds directly to the face. Say goodbye to the next 15 minutes, he’s taken 100 portraits so far.…

The famous subsidiary Prada brand, Miu Miu is releasing new exciting collection for Spring 2013, featuring a lot of elegant yet very fresh pieces fit for the young minds! The campaign features a lot of stars from the modelling business, and certainly names such as Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Arizona Muse can speak for themselves. Let’s indulge into this new exciting adventure…

Tomasz Usyk has created these unique, eye catching, and fantastic sport illustrations. I just love his explosive style. .................................................................................................................…

Shoelosophy notes: Alexander McQueen Pre-Spring 2013 shoe collection is extravagant as usual. There are curved heels, clear platforms, animal prints, and studs. The range includes pumps and wedge sandals with a curved heel-like shape. I have chosen some of my favourites from the range. Enjoy!…