Shoelosophy notes: Remember I told you that Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz (1939) were up for auction. Well they have now found a home at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The big news is that the donors include Leo DiCaprio and Steven…

A few weeks ago I showed you the covers of the Vs. Magazine S/S 2012 issue. The gorgeous Julianne Moore is photographed by Yelena Yemchuk, in a dramatic feature- The Flame. Apt name for the red haired actress.…

We get up close and personal with the stylish serial blogger Marina Brokorenko. 

Tell us about your blog:

My blog is called Q-riouser & Q-riouser. It’s a place where I write about things that interest me...things that I’m ‘Q-rious’ about - from Beauty, Culture, Fashion and Food to Lifestyle and Travel. I…

Lacoste has been creating some very impressive designs lately, from lifestyle products from the Lacoste LAB series to footwear from the L.E.D. (Lacoste Essential Design)Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Through class and sophistication, Lacoste has made a name for themselves and there is no stopping them now.…

Smoky Eyes and Holographic Nails

MAKEUP HOW-TO:

After using black powder liner and rimming Dennings’s eyes, makeup artist Pati Dubroff then traced it across the lids and then smudged it with her fingers. “You want to create a base for the shadow,” she says. She…

This from I wrote this for you  one of the most popular poet bloggers in the world. I highly recommend you all come to this:

The first chapter, Sun, and a selection of work from the #1 international bestseller, I Wrote This For You, will be read, followed by signing of books/iPads/kindles at: …

Shoelosophy notes: A few months ago I paid homage to Harper's Bazaar for their outstanding editorial, featuring the most beautiful shoes I had seen in a long time. These sandals are now worn by celebrities and every time I see them on, I refer back to the above photo. I just can't seem to get…

After collaborations with Daphne Guinness, Beth Ditto and Iris Apfel. M.A.C. has announce that they will be launching a new collection based on Marilyn Monroe.

Celebrating Marilyn Monroe's iconic beauty with a limited edition colour cosmetic collection, due at all MAC stores in October.

I can't wait :)))

You…

Good advertising instills a desire in the viewer to become a part of the scene, and good ads frequently invoke the masters of art in order to get their messages across.

Diane Von Furstenberg's "Faceless" campaign for her Spring 2012 collection takes a hint from Surrealism to take the image of desire to a whole…

Sometimes the very best looks aren't on the runways but on the streets. In honour of everyone's favourite season, some of the chicest looks have been featured here. They have recently been captured on the streets of New York Fashion Week - as worn by some of the industry's most fashionable ladies and gents. Spotted on the streets throughout the journey…

Wow!!! Mary has really stepped up this LFW. She has already captured most people as well as myself with her interior decor prints on top of interior designed garments. I have to admit I often wondered how far this idea would and could go but Mary has just proofed she's truly mastering her craft and idea. Its such an amazing skill to have to mix extreme colour, crazy patterns…

Zara will be opening their first Durban store at the Gateway shopping centre  on the 2nd of March 2012 . According to Zara's press release "customers will find a revamped store image, with display areas and furnishings designed to convey a sense of simplicity and elegance. To create a light-filled environment, Zara’s design teams used materials such as resin and aluminium…

Meet American-born Millard Arnold, lawyer/human rights activist/journalist/poet/actor ... wait! Add "photographer" to that list.

I have interviewed Millard before, of course, about ten years ago when he was working with Nelson Mandela's daughter Rene at Murray & Roberts.

He is what you might call a renaissance man, and I could talk to him for hours…

For the first time in history, Coca-Cola has removed its world-famous logo from bottles and cans.

In its place? Your name. This campaign is the brainchild of Coca-Cola Australia, which has printed 150 of the most popular names in the country on its bottles. By scattering them throughout Australian supermarkets, Coke is hoping people will have fun finding their friends'…

The premium lifestyle magazine “Complex” has recently compiled a list of 15 of the world's wealthiest living artists.   

This list only includes estimates measured from identifiable wealth that includes land, property, art and shares in publicly quoted companies, this list focuses on artists and guesstimates made on how much they earn from actual art sales.…

Ralph Lauren opened his fall show to the theme from the hit British period drama and the weary crowd of editors soaked it all up.

Some Tweets from the fashion pack as evidence: “Ralph Lauren is taking us to Downton Abbey for Fall and…