What a wonderful word: Play. 

Play music. Play a role. See a play. Come play.

As another National ArtsFest now gently bubbles over into Schools Fest and Gtown simmers down to post-fantasia tired bliss, we've had the most balmy winter's day in weeks. Soft light, but clear and strong. Thin sweatshirt weather. Perfect! Even the sun came out to applaud and wave to the countless who performed here and the thousands who saw them.

And each one played in one way or another…

Story of Vovo Telo

It all began with hunger on a beach in Madagascar. A man on an old bicycle answered our craving for great bread; his bike stacked high with fresh baguettes. The taste and experience was something to cherish and it was something we wanted everyone back home to enjoy. And so the name Vovo Telo was…

India Inspired - Captures the bejeweled essence of the exotic, embellished, ornate world of indian fashion, beauty and life. I love the colours, textures and opulence of Indian glamour.

click here to view beautiful pictures of India…

Sunday. Last day. All over. Not quite. Schools' Fest starts tomorrow and some of the ArtsFest's offerings will still be here for that. But the town's emptying fast. Already, the eyelids of our usually sleepy hollow are starting to droop. And all I can do is look back and marvel! So much was, and so many were, here. Here it all was. So here we all were. HERE WE ALL WERE!!! Truly amazing! 

You see, beyond astounding creativity abounding; even more than the breathtaking choice of what to…

Signe Vilstrup is a photographer currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark. With great passion for photography as a craft, Vilstrup aims to please. “Through photography I have found the ideal way to express my ideas and visions,” Vilstrup shares. Notice the near effortless way he brings out the beauty in his subjects. Whether it's in his subjects' body language or expression, you…

"Sun is shining, the weather is sweet. You gotta move your dancing feet." Bob Marley

Like the end of a biblical test, the perpetual dampness at this year's National ArtsFest is fading fast in the sunshine that began peeking out yesterday. Today it's blazing away delightfully! And after almost ten days of non-stop festivity, the fest-fatigue that has built up like a lego toy of tiredness, now makes way for that final, gleeful, fest-sprint to the finish! 

You have no idea how…

Gorgeous Candice Swanepoel uses her sex appeal for the fall 2011 campaign from Tom Ford. Photographed by Mert & Marcus, Candice dons Ford's sumptuous designs with equal parts glamour and sensuality. 

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Elegance Showcases Huffy Jewels, which is a gorgeous combination of silver plated in rhodium with 9ct yellow or rose gold set with pave black diamonds. Huffy jewellery comes all the way from Athens, Greece, its simple design is eye catching and refined.

About the Designer:…

This season’s new batch of Italian gelato ice-cream sandwiches can be found on a truck

or at the flea market in the USA. …

Anthony Akerman wrote 'Somewhere on the Border" in the early 80s, in exile, based on his and countless conscripts' experiences in the then SADF. Of course, it was banned here for being 'prejudicial to the state' ... then. But this is now, for now - who knows what happens if the Secrecy Bill is passed and media tribunal manifests. 

This morning though, I experienced an Akerman doubleheader - the playwright himself giving a lecture as part of TalkFest; and then watching the play itself…

Victoria Tatham, one of our favourite fundis, spent a little time with us unlocking her own and Cape Town secrets. 

Victoria is a blogger (Kiss,Blush and Tell) and works in advertising.

 Which part about being a blogger do you love?

Since I can remember, I have been the kind of girl…

We dabbled with livestream on our YD Facebook and it was so much of chaotic fun! If we had such a good time just testing it out, imagine doing it on a regular basis and that too via a camcorder. The story gets better, because with the OnAir Camcorder you can record and/or livestream your videos in real time to share with friends and family using…

Sleeping underwater amongst marine life is something many of us could only dream about. For some lucky travelers, this dream has now turned into a reality. 



To celebrate their anniversary, the restaurant offered guests the chance to not only eat under the sea, but sleep under it as well. The 12-seat restaurant, which sits 16 feet below sea level of the Indian Ocean, was…

                  Taken with instagram by Oscar PR Girl

Shoelosophy notes: Yes it is winter, but one has to have foresight and plan their wardrobe for summer!The above photo is part of the Oscar De La Renta summer collection. Cerise pink seems to be a trend going forward. Do I Love ? It's a little busy for me, but as with…

The Grahamstown National Arts Festival is now a week old. But unlike the almighty, on this seventh day, no one's really resting. Swerving from exhaustion, but not stopping. Like that cheese grater infomercial on late-night TV, at fest there's always more.

And I finally got to see some art! ............... Well, mostly because it came to me.

Probably as penance for having forsaken its eye-catching splendours in favour of my currently more personal musical interests, one of…

Fire & Ice – Versace’s fall 2011 campaign delivers a sense of drama with model Saskia de Brauw posing in a desolate location of setting sun and barren landscape. Photographed by Mert & Marcus, Saskia sports the luxury label’s military accents and feminine frocks with a cool and androgynous beauty.

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Nicolas Guerin shoots Justin, Andrea and Sheri for the ‘Almost Famous‘ editorial in ‘The Summer of Color‘ July/August 2011 Issue of FIASCO Magazine. Styling by Katharine Polk.

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Di Biasi handmade Italian shirts from HTK .  

Dress them with a suit or wear them casually

Checked blue and white shirt with stripe…