Featured Blog Posts – March 2012 Archive (122)

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Added by Candy Paula May on March 6, 2012 at 18:00 — 1 Comment

Naomi Campbell and Dolce & Gabbana Celebrate her 25th Career Anniversary

Italian fashion design duo Dolce & Gabbana are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Naomi Campbell's career with a limited edition t-shirt collection and launch event. The collection comprises 14 different designs displaying iconic images of the supermodel taken by the world's most famous fashion photographers, including…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 6, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Pepe Jeans London

The date is 1973 and a bunch of raucous kids are jostling for a position around a market stall to shelter themselves from the icy February drizzle under a graffiti filled railway bridge in the heart of Portobello Market. People taking busses, tubes and bikes from the far corners of London, this crew of up-all-night club kids, androgynous models and the general converge…

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Added by Danielle on March 6, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

The Cartier Odyssey

Basically 165 years of history since its birth in 1847 to European royalty to its modern-day status and luxury jewellery house known as “Cartier”. But the famed jeweller (with the help of a crew of 60 members and a three-month production time span) has managed to wrap its unique history into just three and a half minutes in its new short film,…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 6, 2012 at 6:00 — 3 Comments

Review: 5gum party at Nasrec

Good party with mediocre band attached to it.

Driving to Nasrec is perhaps 20 minutes out of my driving distance comfort zone, I remember going there for the Rand show as a kid and I hated driving (or being driven) that far even then. Imagine my surprise when in Hall 8 there was this exquisitely built stage with an epic sound system two huge tv screens for those too far back to see properly and amazing lighting.

The…

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Added by Jozi Review on March 5, 2012 at 9:20 — No Comments

V Magazine sports issue

V Magazine x #V76 Sports Issue:

If these photos aren't enough to buy the V Magazine, I am not sure what is:) Love the designer sports theme. .........................................................................................................................…

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Added by Socratis Avgitidis on March 5, 2012 at 8:30 — No Comments

"36h" Armchair and "56h" Rocking Chair by Fabio Novembre

These unique chairs – armchair “36h” and rocking chair “56h” – were created by Italian designer Fabio Novembre for Italian furniture manufacturer Driade. “36h” is an easy chair which has a throne-like quality with a high chair back and gently curved seat. “56h” is a rocking chair. Both are made from an aluminium structure with covered…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 5, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

Marine Hugonnier's Newspaper Colourblock

The French artist Marine Hugonnier‘s who lived in London created most of her cutouts from Ellsworth Kelly’s book “Line Form Colour” for “Art for Modern Architecture”. In her on-going project since 2004 she investigates the role of image by pasting colour-block collages on the newspapers front…

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Added by Danielle on March 5, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Milan Fashion Week 2012

Roberto Cavalli Fall 2012

Fur and extravagance are back with a bang and to prove this statement, we can say that there was no stopping Roberto Cavalli, known as “king of the animal print”. Whether it was a croc tunic, a fur mini skirt or feathered top, he made it work.…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 4, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

Giorgio Armani Fall 2012

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Added by Inspired Living SA on March 3, 2012 at 9:30 — No Comments

Durban Hits Joburg

For the first time a collective of Durban designers will be showing at Joburg Fashion Week

Sponsored by the KZN Fashion Council (KZNFC) four designers will be bringing a Durban spirit to the Highveld. These include Karen Monk Klijnstra, Genna-Wae Webster, Kathrin Kidger and Siyathema…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 3, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Bentley Introduces Executive Interior for Mulsanne

Bentley has announced plans to offer a new executive interior package on the Mulsanne. The package offers two different specifications: Theater and iPad.

The theater option includes a roof-mounted 15.6-inch LED display or two headrest-mounted 8-inch screens. There’s also a trunk-mounted Apple computer that has dual…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 3, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

Zara Opens in Durban Today

We told you that Zara was opening in Durban today. Well the day has finally arrived. Good Luck Zara! We love the store front.......................................................................................................…

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Added by neofundi on March 2, 2012 at 11:43 — 1 Comment

Cindy Crawford for French Revue de Modes #20

Keep on Truckin’ – Supermodel Cindy Crawford makes posing at a truck stop look glam with the tenth anniversary cover shoot of French Revue de Modes. Lensed by Thierry le Gouès, Cindy poses in Lanvin, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana selected by Marcell Rocha. Cindy's timeless beauty amazes me.

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Added by Cover Girl on March 2, 2012 at 8:57 — 1 Comment

Sarah Cangley - Spotlight

Sarah Cangley, is a journalist living in Johannesburg, South Africa, who writes a weekly social column called Cheek to Chic. The column has become an institution on the South African social scene (after ten and half years), and on Saturdays those desperate to see their pictures and what is hot and happening trudge from shop to shop in search of The Citizen newspaper, a well…

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Added by neofundi on March 2, 2012 at 8:00 — 2 Comments

Oscar Worthy Dresses from the Fall Collections

Featured here are some dress options that were pulled straight from the fall 2012 collections. There were tons or gorgeous, Oscar-worthy dresses that hit the runway for fall 2012, including some from the likes of Gucci, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, and Zac Posen and Marchesa. These dresses would most certainly have gone hand in hand with celebs such as Rooney…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 2, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Magnum Art Campaign

The new Magnum Temptation print ad campaign is an…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on March 2, 2012 at 6:00 — 5 Comments

Did You Know #18

My favourite 'Did You Know" Facts

Fact 1

Having sex can reduce a fever because of the sweat produced.

Sex is also a pain reliever, ten times more effective than Valium: immediately before orgasm, levels of the hormone oxytocin rise by five times, determining a huge release of endorphins. These chemicals calm pain, from a minor headache to arthritis or migraines, and with no secondary effects. Migraines also disappear…

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Added by Did You Know? on March 1, 2012 at 15:30 — No Comments

Ducati 1199 Panigale Superbike - Launch

On Tuesday night I attended the launch of the Ducati 1199 Panigale at Taboo and I was blown away by this magnificent super-bike. Race! South Africa also introduced their team, which should provide a phenomenal season. What I found interesting, is that this Ducati 1199…

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Added by Socratis Avgitidis on March 1, 2012 at 8:30 — 1 Comment

What to do tonight: To Hire a Nurse at Amuse Cafe in Linden

You might remember my glowing review a few weeks ago regarding To Hire a Nurse. Well your time has come to hear them for yourselves. Cancel your plans, get a babysitter, fill your Hip Flask (if it wasn't stolen at Sowing the Seeds this weekend GRRRR) and get down to Amuse cafe in Linden to see them.

I have not been to Amuse cafe before and but judging by the photos on their page, it…

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Added by Jozi Review on March 1, 2012 at 7:30 — 2 Comments