June 2012 Blog Posts (107)

Feline Blush's Wonderland Couture

Who is this Feline Blush?

"Her charm will take you away from your own truth her alluring energy may not alter reality

but surely will change your perspective of it.

She belongs neither in the past nor in the future

Her passion fuels her ability to create a world of…

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

Touch Concept Store:Yestadt Millinery

YESTADT Millnery is an exclusive line of handmade millinery based out of New York City. All of their hats are produced locally in downtown Manhattan, keeping in line with the tradition of the manufacturing process that originally made the city so great. In essence they are evolving the state of millinery today with the return of artisan craftsmanship.…

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

Vionnet Jewellery

When Madeleine Vionnet founded her Parisian label in 1912, few could have predicted the revolutionary impact it would have. Vionnet eschewed conventional corsetry in favour of fluid draping, thereby creating a ground-breaking feminine aesthetic. Revived in 2009 by creative director Rodolfo Paglialunga, formerly of Prada, the label's inimitable style is reinvigorated with…

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

Stella's Sephardic Table

Centuries of the captivating cultural heritage of Sephardic cooking have been portrayed in Stella Cohen’s magnificent new cookbook, Stella’s Sephardic Table. This exquisitely photographed and presented cookbook is likely to become the must-have cookbook for anyone interested in the rich tradition and customs of the Sephardic table.

Deeply inspired by her…

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

Spinnathon at The Mall

This sounds like fun for all the exercise fanatics!

A spinnathon with the Bar-One Manhunt contestants on Saturday 16 June 2012.

"Bar-One Manhunt is taking SA by storm, we challenge you to take part in…

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

Philip Karlberg's Celebrity Pin Art Portraits

Jackie O Wearing Burberry Sunglasses

Swedish Photographer and artist Philip Karlberg took on the challenge of arranging over a thousand wooden pegs on several boards known as “pin art” whereby each of the pegs-in-holes when pieced together shows several famous faces wearing…

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Added by Danielle on June 15, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Giorgio Armani Fall Winter Campaign 2012/13

The one and only Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2012 ad campaign features Simon Nessman & Aymeline Valade shot by Mert & Marcus, it shows their class, sensuality and vintage style as usual! …

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on June 14, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

Miu Miu's Crystallized Cameos

Miu Miu has created her cameos in a crystallized version for summer 2012. Even though hand engraving and investment casting techniques were used to create these outstanding jewels, these cameos are anything but old school. Adorned with crystals, brass and pearls, each silhouetted face comes in a jumbo size and are surrounded in eye popping hues (marigold, red, pink or even…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on June 14, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

Preview - Love Moschino

If you adore these Italian Creations you needn’t travel to Milan to salivate over the Love Moschino Autumn/Winter Accessories Collection ’12. Introducing this Season’s Sensation – the Boot, available in a myriad of Styles. Love Moschino has created an embellished Boot that is Sensational yet Sophisticated, and will compliment the Contemporary Woman who represents…

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Added by Preview on June 13, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

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Philosophy posters By Max Temkin

For this post I came across some amazing inspirational quotes and really felt that I needed to share them. Chicago-based graphic designer Max Temkin has created a series of 10 philosophy posters with quotes from some of the world’s greatest thinkers…

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Added by Danielle on June 13, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment

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Added by Candy Paula May on June 12, 2012 at 18:00 — No Comments

Review: Cult Collective

I recently had the pleasure of doing some work for this remarkable design duo, so thought I would share these beautiful images. I have big love for the slight debauchery of the images, the sleazy sexual connotations. Their designs have an element of the grotesque. I like it.

the photography is by Justin McGee, outright good guy.

This is the…

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Added by Jozi Review on June 12, 2012 at 9:00 — 1 Comment

Masha Reva- Merging

Masha Reva, artist and designer makes use of fashion as her medium. Her recent collection is homage to pattern on pattern, nature vs. nature. She has gone into the realm of shoes as well, which in my books are quite amazing. They are handmade by local artisans, using cotton as the main medium. This designer is well on her way to greatness, and I would love to see her…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on June 12, 2012 at 6:00 — 2 Comments

Elegance - OMEGA ”SKYFALL”

To celebrate its seventh performance in a supporting role in a Bond film, OMEGA is launching the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M”SKYFALL” Limited Edition watch. James Bond will take to the screen for the 23rd time with Daniel Craig again assuming the role of the world’s favourite secret agent. And once again, 007 will wear an OMEGA Seamaster. The…

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Added by ELEGANCE JEWELLERS on June 12, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Kirsten Goss launches Tough Luxe Collection

Sleek punk best describes this new, dark collection from Kirsten Goss. Spikes, bullets and studded metal give a nod to a subversive underground influence, whilst the refined, ordered and highly polished finish reference Kirsten's intrinsic sophisticated edge.

Designs are animalistic and wild in form, better associated with raw minerals or industrial steel,…

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Added by paola chellew on June 11, 2012 at 16:00 — 1 Comment

Put a little Love in Dad's life...

If you're wondering what to give your Dad for Father's Day this Sunday, how about expressing how you feel about him with these amazing Peter Tunney cuff links, milled from one piece of billet glass and rhodium plated. The designer lives and works in New York and his innovative creations are inspirational and unique, with a lasting impression. The messages “Love”, “Remain Calm” and “Thank You” are some that catch the eye. Find them at Croft & Co. Parkview, Johannesburg.…

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Added by paola chellew on June 11, 2012 at 10:30 — No Comments

Dancers Among Us - Photography

Dancers Among Us is a vast ongoing photography project led by Jordan Matter. In the spring of 2009 he began featuring top professional dancers in everyday situations throughout the United States and by next fall a book with a selection of those pictures will be released. No digital manipulation was used to create the images. All types of places and different enclaves witness…

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Added by Socratis Avgitidis on June 11, 2012 at 8:27 — 2 Comments

Peplums: The Trend And How To Make It Flatter Your Figure

Tania Braukämper gives us her tips on the Peplum trend, which I think is feminine and sexy when worn and combined correctly.

1947 was the year that the craze of the…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on June 11, 2012 at 6:00 — No Comments

Tree House “King of Frogs”

Created by Greman brand Baumraum, “King of Frogs” is no ordinary tree house. It doesn’t rely on living trees for its structural support. This 92 square foot contemporary tree house is elevated on stilts that overlook a pond and its almost 100 square foot terrace is located in a small private backyard in Munister, a city North Rhine-Westphalia,…

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Added by alexandra avgitidis on June 11, 2012 at 6:00 — 1 Comment