Gwyneth Paltrow wearing Burberry for the September issue of Elle USA.

Almost a week after Women's Day and already in the middle of SA Women's month, the statistics on the abuse of women in our country remain frightening: One in nine of reported rape cases ever leads to successful prosecution and the estimates run as high as one in twenty ever being reported at all. 

Our disconnect between the most progressive gender-equality-promoting Bill of Rights on Earth, and an appalling track record of actual abuse against women is not just bizarre, it's wrong! We…

On May 27, Shoelosophy published 'YSL-Pumps', categorically stating that any self respecting celebrity should wear these pumps.

I am glad to see that approximately 2 months later, Aug 14th 2011 I came across Kim Kardashian donning this magnificent pair of…

Escape Artist – Jeneil Williams takes a trip to the tropics with Laurie Bartley’s sun-drenched images for the September issue of Elle US. Wearing a range of hues from the likes of Versace, Chloe, Max Mara and Balenciaga styled by Brian Molloy, Jeneil lights up the page in these sophisticated looks.

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Shoe love: The Wingtip Brogue by Grenson for Tenue De Nimes.

Tenue de Nîmes enjoyed such positive reactions after the release of the first Grenson x Tenue de Nîmes brogue that a second interpretation had to follow soon.

This shoe has been part of English shoemaking heritage for well over 100 years. The wingtip brogue was originally a country shoe.…

It's Better To Have Loved...

"I will kiss you when it's over,

And my heart I mend anew

For I did…

Bedazzled denim pumps, a petal-pink Alexa bag, and more. Look at the images below to see the complete Mulberry accessories collection for Resort 2012. photos courtesy of Mulberry.

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Italian graphic artist Nicola Felaco paints vectors on canvases – big, blown up vectors. Using different kind of vectors each time, he paints abstract faces. I especially like hi 'chocolate girl'…

Senna-A documentary by Asif Kapadia on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34. 

The film opens in limited US theaters this month. I cannot wait…

Casadei's summer shoe collection has bold shapes, high stilettos, natural and bright colours.

The heels on these stiletto shoes offers an alluring lift and a bold boost that completes the stunning silhouette.

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Roberto Cavalli Resort 2012 Lookbook 

Designer: Roberto Cavalli,  Model:Kinga Rajzak

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Chipkos has created the "world's most expensive flip-flops."

The release of this one-of-a-kind pair of sandals, hand painted by renowned Los Angeles artist, David Palmer. Priced at $18,000 (R126,000). With its purchase, Chipkos will protect 100,000 square feet of endangered rain forest land.

Features:

6 grams hand-made…

Award winning performer Gina Shmukler, who captured the South African imagination with her lead role in the musical production of Mamma Mia and the recent producer of 'I Am An Emotional Creature', opened her life-stage curtain for neofundi.

How did you get into acting?

JEALOUSY. My sisters Lynsey and Karen had both been in stage…

Ever wondered how much the most expensive jewellery costs? Well, here is the list. I recommend you start saving:)

The Agua Bendita SS2012 collection, starring Bar Rafaeli, features their trademark bold, clashing patterns, quirky embellishments, and sassi girlieness in teeny tiny bikinis. This season they have ‘sexed’ it up with ‘bardot’ kitten styled big hair and the primary colours for this collection being pinks, purple and mint green!

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