Want to impress your guests at a dinner party? Food Finish is great for that. Developed together with The Deli Garage and a small food factory, which supplies high-quality fine pastry shops with food coloring. Easy to use with the spray can and the result is beautiful. Why not create a chrome trout or gold-plated asparagus tips. It is completely harmless and tasteless to eat, Food Finish…

Makia which was once just a concept in the minds of co-owners Nicola Vogel and Talia Savva who grew up in Port Elizabeth, is now home to couture jewellery. As the first online jewellery boutique, the store aims to serve as a platform for local jewellery designers to showcase their talent both locally and internationally. Jewellery pieces are handmade, distinctive and affordable.

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FAIRLADY Beauty Editor Candice-Lee Kannemeyer and her team of expert judges slathered, sniffed and sampled this season's hottest beauty brands to bring you the very best luxury and bargain (under R250) buys. Here are the top beauty products for summer 2011!

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I’m not going to pretend to be holier-than-thou/learned/academic. There is nothing quite as stupefying as someone who’s so unbelievably, excessively attractive that you’d offer to bear their children before they open their mouths.

Halfway through a scintillating conversation with your friends, you see him glide across the room- time stands still- you sit, gobsmacked, muted, suddenly the ridiculous song playing in the background seems to be singing *only* to…

Contrary to most Capetonian belief,  Jo'burgers are actually interested in wine. There are fewer options on the average wine list and simply due to location, the garden variety Jo'burg dweller doesn't get access to the romance of the vineyard or the passion of the winemaker. Until now... 

The glory of the Stellenbosch winelands is making an appearance here in Jozi by…

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A few weeks ago I showed you the GQ cover starring Kristen Stewart, now lets take a look at the editorial within the magazine. Norman Jean Roy shoots Kristen Stewart for the November 2011 issue of GQ UK. Styling by Sally Lyndley.…

What a grand finish to a fantastic week of African Fashion. Mr Tlale burst onto the runway scene  with a beautifully strange and diverse collection, drawing audience’s eyes not only to the eclectic ensembles, but the models wearing them. You almost receive a zombie- like vibe from the models with their exquisite make-up artistry and their cute vacant…

Aldo Castagna began as a small and simple workshop producing elegant footwear, now, almost 50 years later, the brand has an international clientele and a reputation for excellence in its field. It is dedicated to its heritage and craft, something that shows in every last one of its impeccably detailed, sophisticated designs.…

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Miranda Kerr, the Victoria's Secret Angel flaunts her post-pregnant body for photographer Simon Lekias as she poses for the November cover shoot of Harper’s Bazaar Australia. Captured in bright summer prints and colors styled by fashion editor Jillian Davison, Miranda oozes alluring confidence in pieces from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci and Mary…

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On the 20th October 2011 tashas participated in the Starfish Foundation Melrose Long Long Long Dinner Event. The entire length of Melrose Arch’s High Street was closed off for a seventies themed extravaganza under the stars in aid of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation. 

Nicolas Nicolaou from GEM created a spectacular setting under the stars and Alex and…

Shoelosophy notes: I see a prominent trend emerging for SA Spring 2011, pastel coloured peep toe sandals with bright socks.

Do I love? Initially no, but the more I look at this trend, the more I like it. Of course it has to be worn by a particular person. Not the look that anyone can pull off.

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A packaging project by Frost Design.

Sometimes a simple design can make our day more beautiful. By adopting a minimalist style, these examples highlight creativity and good taste. A package must not always be loaded with messages, directions or instructions but sometimes only with what is…