Dita Von Teese wearing a red hot Elie Saab cocktail dress and red satin peep-toe pumps by Christian Louboutin.

Shoelosophy notes: Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! perfect pair of shoes for her look. Love them.

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Natasha Sideris, creator of tashas cafe is one of South Africa’s true success stories.

tashas cafe has become synonymous with great food, great service and an atmosphere that draws the crème de la crème of South African society. We spent a little time with the person that has changed the South African cafe culture.



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For the past week in Venice, the Film Festival red carpet has buzzing with jaw-droppingly good dresses. Natasha Poly made an appearance or two, Gwyneth Paltrow turned up in custom pale pink Prada, and Keira Knightley brought printed Mary Katrantzou to the game. Take a look at some of the favourites.

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September 2011, Burberry not only launches their perfume ‘Burberry Body’ but also their ‘Nude collection’ featuring trenchcoats and accessories such as bags, shoes, glasses and watches in nude colours.

“We worked with Mario Testino on a beautiful multi-faceted and sensual campaign, expressing the different attitudes of the Burberry…

Thierry Mugler has introduced the Plexi Gloss Lip Lackers in Pink Reflection and Blue Effect.  It's a non-stop shimmer lip gloss with shine for sensual lips. A dazzling, futuristic ultra-violet designer lip gloss that contains a high concentration of liquid crystals for an unusual, holographic effect.

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A new Bazaar cover for miss Gaga. Not like any other Gaga cover you’ve seen before!

I like the idea of a totally clean and different Lady Gaga cover. No make-up, props extreme fashion..

That being said I’m not crazy at all about the cover photo they picked and find the video of the shoot much more interesting than the photos themselves…

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Yakuza is known for their brutality, tattoos and strict code of honour. So, it is very rare that Anton Kusters, a Belgian photographer, spent two years with one of the notorious Yakuza gangs. Kusters captured never-seen-before moments from their business meetings, bath houses, night clubs and even funerals. The Yakuza are known to cut off the ends of their fingers to prove the sincerity…

The Pond's Blemish Prevention UV Cream has just been launched and is a new addition to the Flawless Radiance Range.

Blemish Prevention UV Cream prevents dark spots under the surface and even tones your skin, leaving it flawlessly radiant. It protects against UVB burning rays and the deep penetrating UVA rays that are the main cause of dark…

I received 3 compliments yesterday and it was not for my good looks or my beautiful hair, it was all thanks to my G-STAR jeans RAW 3301. I know that you're thinking that the credit should go to the G-STAR design team, but don’t you know that each pair of jeans is a relationship-if you fit together you bring the best out in each other. Allow me to thank…

Shoelosophy notes: A PR friend of mine asked me the other day "Is it true about the red soles?" My answer to him was, "keep reading the shoelosophy blog and I will tell you."

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At 18 years old, ChianoSky has the world at her feet.  Having conquered the modeling industry with her flawless features, this dynamic beauty has set her sights on a successful music career, with her first album in the wings.  VOILA! was honoured when she agreed to take a moment out of her busy schedue to appear on our cover and just as we imagined, she worked her magic…

Plastic Surgery...in a Bottle

Facelifts, Botox, liposuction, brow lifts, lip augmentation, laser skin resurfacing - in the quest for beauty and the fight against ageing, the options are endless. But according to one of the world’s most famous cosmetic surgeons, Dr Robert Rey, “Even though the knife has its place, it should be the last resort”.

To this end, the Dr 90210 star has recently…

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Chic city guide publisher Luxe has launched a new bespoke gift set designed as the traveler’s perfect Christmas gift.

The new Bespoke Boxes hold eight or 12 Luxe City Guides and can be personalized with a selection of specific guides tailored to personal preference.

There are 33 Luxe City Guides covering cities around the world to chose from to fill the box,…

Beauty's all in one: The balm that claims to be a moisturiser, sun block, primer AND foundation, but does it work?  

Blemish Balm Cream is among Asia's hottest beauty products right now. Where did it come from and how did it become so popular?



It is said that the formula comes from Germany where dermatologists…

Denial. Such a lovely, graphic little adjective, isn’t it? I must say, for a word that mostly is inherent in men refusing to see a doctor when they’re bleeding to death, I seem to be doing it very well.

I have been shoving it up your noses from day dot-“trust the gut” I yelled, “vote gut for President” I preached, yada yada yada. Snore. Do as I say, not as I do.

I stand up and raise my hand, I am guilty as charged.…

Elle Brazil taps four of the hottest Brazilian models for its September covers. With the striking beauty and curves of Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Ana Beatriz Barros and Renata Kuerten; the four covers are nothing less than pure perfection.

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The era of Tablet PC is upon us. It’s functions and features are mesmerizing. The Iris Tablet PC is a transparent touchpad with an OLED display. It uses wireless charging technology, can scan documents, translates texts and can work as an efficient navigator. The coolest two apps are how you can use it for planning interior designing using AR and split the screen up…