May 2012 Blog Posts (131)

HANNA ALBREKSTON'S ART WORKS - 2ND SERIES - PAPER CUT SHOES

"When I create my images, it’s important that there is an obvious human touch behind them, a genuine feeling of craftsmanship to the picture. That is probably why I mix different techniques so freely and use everything from ink and gouache to pencil and paper…

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Added by Terri Maselle on May 17, 2012 at 22:30 — 1 Comment

And the Winner is....

Melpo Theodorou, Oresti Mavrodaris, Sarah Blanckenberg, Alex Avgitidis

Inspired by Melpo's blog 'I Am' , Oresti Mavrodaris, owner of Elegance Jewellers, created an amazing 18 carat gold string bracelet. A competition was run on neofundi in collaboration with Elegance-the bracelet…

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Added by neofundi on May 17, 2012 at 7:13 — 1 Comment

Stricken Jaspanese Trawler off Clifton

Some very interesting shots taken over the last few days of the Japanese trawler off Clifton. The Eihatsu Maru fishing vessel ran aground on Saturday.

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Added by Socratis Avgitidis on May 16, 2012 at 18:30 — No Comments

Adidas Originals and We-Are-Awesome

At the Adidas Originals event at Town Hall all the ingredients for an amazing night were there in force. Desmond and the Tutu's, one of South Africa's slickest live bands; Spoek Mathambo, with entourage ready to perform the hell out of Jhb; Oh yeah and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah were also there I suppose.

Holy CRAP…

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Added by Jozi Review on May 16, 2012 at 15:30 — No Comments

How to Manage Your Brand's Social Life

Ad Age Trend Report Explores Strategies for Social-Media Platforms, Organizing Your Team and What to Measure

Consumers are investing serious amounts of their time in social-media platforms, with 16.6% of all online minutes now spent on social networks. With so much focus on social as a marketing tool, it's worth stopping and mapping out a smart social strategy.

A new Ad…

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Added by Terri Maselle on May 16, 2012 at 10:30 — No Comments

Awe-Inspiring Gifs

By now you know I have a thing for the amazing work of New York-based photographer Jamie Beck and her counterpart Kevin Burg. In fact , they coined the term 'cinemagraph'. Here is a selection of some of there newer work. ..........................................................................…

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Added by Socratis Avgitidis on May 16, 2012 at 8:00 — No Comments

The Travelling Boxer Bag

Reed Krakoff and Garance Doré, the fashion photographer, illustrator and blogger, had a meeting of the minds for their newest project, which involves the designer’s classic Boxer bag.

Doré photographed the bag in a variety of different backdrops during her travels spanning New York, Paris, London, Milan and Marrakech, resulting in a visual…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on May 16, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

City Series Collection - Gucci

Gucci is pleased to introduce the City Collection, a sport-inspired line of accessories designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini for today’s smart and active cosmopolitans.............................…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on May 16, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

Sean Avery creates animal sculptures from shattered CDs

In my books, when things get recycled, somehow they tend to become more creative in the process, for instance: Australian artist Sean Avery builds stunning sculptures from old CD’s and obsolete computer parts. In his latest series, he transforms the shattered remains of old CD’s into feathered and furry animals. Avery states “I blend many different…

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Added by Danielle on May 16, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

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Added by Candy Paula May on May 15, 2012 at 18:00 — No Comments

Fashion: Royal Mail

Royal Mail have launched a set of 10 stamps commemorating post-WWII British Fashion.

Shot by Solve Sundsbo, designers include Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Ossie Clark and the late (great) Alexander McQueen.

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Added by Isaac Kosmides on May 15, 2012 at 13:30 — 2 Comments

Heavenly Halloumi Burger

When I was Travelling through Berlin (click …

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Added by Marina Brokorenko on May 15, 2012 at 11:30 — 1 Comment

Concrete Business Cards by Murmure

Murmure have certainly created a different business card...one made with CONCRETE! Clever approach, thinking out of the box and unusual, just not sure how this will fit in your wallet or purse? It's definitely a card that you will always remember. …

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on May 15, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Hello Kitty Airplane Fleet For EVA Air

I have always, and I mean always been a fan of hello kitty, not that I have the accessories to show it but deep down inside, I truly am a hello kitty myself lol, and to prove it, I managed to find something that has literally gone overboard when it comes to the hello kitty way of life and trends. Taiwanese airline company EVA has…

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Added by Danielle on May 15, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

Reflections on Motherhood

There are many definitions for the word “Surprise” in the English dictionary:

To cause to feel wonder, astonishment, or amazement, as at something unanticipated

To encounter suddenly or unexpectedly; take or catch unawares

To feel mild astonishment or shock

My children never cease to surprise me. Yesterday was Mother’s Day and my…

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Added by paola chellew on May 14, 2012 at 12:30 — No Comments

Elegance-"A Journey Worth Contemplating"

Public Exhibition entitled "A Journey Worth Contemplating"

Elegance Jewellers in collaboration with Sibisi Gallery and Nirox Foundation is hosting the art exhibition of Pitika Ntuli

Pitika Ntuli…

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Added by ELEGANCE JEWELLERS on May 14, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Singing Glass by Mika Aoki

Fluctuation of Life 2010  …

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on May 14, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Isabeli Fontani for H&M

Brazilian Sensation – Isabeli Fontana smolders as the face of H&M’s “Beach Sensation” campaign featuring red-hot swimwear. Hitting the beach, Isabeli soaks up the sun and poses in the sand while wearing tropical prints and skin-baring bikini styles. You can also see the Brazilian stunner in motion with the television spot featured under the cut.…

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Added by Cover Girl on May 13, 2012 at 7:00 — 1 Comment