As a woman we’re always striving to perk-up our appearance, not only  to feel better about ourselves but because the competition out there is tough and we know that men, if this is your preferred agenda,  are firstly attracted to your appearance and then divulge to that which lies beneath if they like what they see.  It’s sad, but reality and thus the reason for the cosmetic…

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The 85^th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles yesterday, the 24^th of February.  I share a few highlights and my personal nominees for the best dressed celebrities….

Highlights:

Daniel Day-Lewis has made Oscars history by…

Preview, an up market shoe boutique loved by many South Africans continues to bring us the best designer shoes the world has to offer.  Their current, in-store accessions are these lovely Betties which left me bemused.

These rhinestone encrusted gems (above) add just the right amount of panache to any elegant evening whilst our fury more casual strutters (below) are…

With 2013 being the “Year of the Snake” on the Chinese calendar, designers around the globe have reinvested in this trend which we experienced a few years ago and which we “hate to love.”  Snakeskin has been seen on all the major runways with Fashion Weeks currently on, without reservation, internationally.

The key is to invest in a few classics which would remain timeless…

Our N.O.M waxed cord bracelets, made in our very own workshop are still among our trendy clients, one of our best-sellers.  They’re really fun and easy to wear and correspond with the latest global trends.  “Bangle” them up along your arm by custom designing your own distinct charm using precious or semi-precious metals in any colour of your…

Tiger of Sweden wrapped up the show with a perfect ending to a glitzy Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held in Stockholm recently.  Following a magnificent entrance, the full-capacity pavilion was wooed by an incredible women and menswear collection entitled “Intellectual Clash.”…

                                                        Image by Johan Elzenga

Thaba Lions Educational Centre

We are truly blessed to have natural beauty surrounding us in South Africa and with organizations such as Lombardi Lions and Thaba Ya Batswana Eco Hotel & Spa which have taken it upon them to work collectively in conserving our…

A rich jeweled-toned Emerald green has been unveiled as the Pantone colour of the year for 2013 and there are so many amusing ways to incorporate this lavish colour into your home. .........................…