Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier

Welcome to Q-riouser & Q-riouser... …

Mac Makeup Art Cosmetics, also known as M·A·C or MAC Cosmetics, is a manufacturer of cosmetics founded in Toronto,Canada in 1984 and headquartered in New York City, New York. Founder Frank Angelo teamed up with fashion photographer Frank Toskan to create their own line of makeup that could be made use of during photo shoots.

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The wonderful, much loved Beautiful Creatures characters come to life again in a full stage production at Pieter Toerien`s Montecasino Theatre this summer. Mums and dads, treat the whole family to the magic of Beautiful Creatures from Wednesday the 30th November 2011. Join Imvubu the Happiest Hippo on his journey of self discovery, from a shy little hippo to the happy…

Animal seems to be a trend that never actually goes away. It just seems to peak at certain times, now is once again that time. 

I need to admit that I have never…

We recently (positively) reviewed Felix Laband at the Brickfields event so his album launch today at the Lister should be fantastic.

He has lost none of his joyous light yet moody edge. Felix seems like he has been around forever and hopefully he'll be around a lot longer.

Details:

Lister building

19th floor

show starts…

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“Food is not a nice-to-have, it’s a need-to-have: a basic need that can be turned into an expression of creativity. It is our nourishment – it gets us started in the mornings, keeps us going, and is the perfect way to end a busy day. It is also a discipline requiring application and balance. – Sophia Lindop

Secret Dinner on the 23rd November at Sophia Lindop's…

Imagine disposing of your moldy old gym shoes, not by chucking them into a donation bin and hoping nobody sees you, but by watching them sprout into a patch of wildflowers in your backyard. OAT’s fully biodegradable sneaker collection, the first of its kind, has all the “good stuff Mother Earth has to offer,” according to the Dutch footwear company. Founded by designer…

Famous in France, Japan and the United States, the man that Vogue called “the Picasso of Pastry” revolutionized pastry-making with regard to taste and modernity. With “pleasure as his only guide”, Pierre Hermé has invented a totally original world of tastes, sensations and pleasures.

Towards the end of 1996, Pierre Hermé left…

Paige Smith-Jersey Knit

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Absolutely loving bright colours this Summer. Be sure to buy yourself bright colours to update your wardrobe. Don't be scared to grab the brightest items in the store, play with them in the change room pairing them with each other to come up with some head turning outfits. Nothing cheers me up more this summer than my green…

Just in case our wardrobes begin looking like fruit bowls with all the bright colour we are so in love with, the runways have began to introduce pastels. …

Recently I stumbled upon a wonderful new shop called Smitten selling amazing home decor and gifts. The shop is located in the Farriers Center just off Constantia Road and the space is light, white and breezy with large open doors framed with vines opening onto a gorgeous courtyard. Smitten features gorgeous goods which are all exactly in line with my own interior design style…

The British Fashion Council announced Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as the winner of The British Fashion Awards esteemed Designer of the Year award 2011. Burton's creative direction at Alexander McQueen has allowed McQueen's legacy to live on while still giving her own twist of creative genius to a collection that has outshone its rivals on and…

The Frown's video for their song The National. Is the best video I have seen since... ever.

This video ticks all my boxes. A good song, disturbing imagery, great post production, a visceral touch, a connection with the artist so close you feel like you are being damaged by them. I could/can/will leave out any opinion on the song. This video is an art piece that needs no music it tells its story and punishes you for watching. 

We start out watching a woman who is…

Shoelosophy notes: It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Cesare Paciotti. Whilst window shopping in Sandton I came across these gorgeous diamond studded sandals at Preview. Elegant, sophisticated and a must for a special evening. Do I…

Takaya Hanayuishi made the move from his most outstanding culinary background to fauna in 2004, whereby he introduced a new style of hairdressing that incorporates freshly-cut flowers and vegetables. Through the use of the same attention and care in which he soulfully dedicated to preparing his complex dishes, the self-taught artist first affixes the bouquet of plants to styled hair,…

This year, some of our favourite fashion stores around the globe, from Joseph on London's Brompston Cross to Barney's in New York have unveiled stunning and striking visions for the festive season. So inspiring they may even keep us out of our favourite stores, looking in to these worlds from the pavement. Viva the art of window displays. …

Primo Emporio is aggressive, falling into the category of what we like to call “transgressive” -trasgressivo in Italian—that is, seductive, anti-conformist, and very cool.

Moreover, each garment—whether a shirt, pant, jacket, or tee—is modelled and sculptured to the male body, communicating a strong,…