Elesha Stewart's Blog – April 2014 Archive (15)

"Girl" in a Bottle by Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams has launched his very own fragrance called "Girl" by teaming up with Comme des Garçons for sensibly, woman and men.

“This is the first time we have created a fragrance for a musician and I can think of no greater talent and no greater gentleman to have done this with,” explained Adrian Joffe of Comme des Garçons. “Pharrell knew…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 30, 2014 at 17:11 — No Comments

Five Smart Design Tech Kickstarter Projects

Nearly five years have passed since Kickstarter launched, revolutionizing crowdfunding, and helping independent designers turn sketches into real world products. That said, while the seemingly never-ending queue of pledge-worthy technological solutions pitched at Kickstarter is…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 30, 2014 at 17:01 — No Comments

Nicole Kidman for Jimmy Choo

If there is one thing I know, it’s how a pair of shoes can make everything better!  I don’t know how many pairs I own but I do know that a sexy little number is the fastest way to lift my spirits.

 

The ultra sexy Nicole Kidman has appeared in the new sensual Jimmy Choo pre-fall collection campaign as a strawberry blonde, bearing nearly all.  Kidman looks…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 26, 2014 at 6:00 — No Comments

Nine West’s Winter/Fall Campaign

Nine West’s Winter/Fall collection is back with a vengeance and ready to hit the streets.  With styles that range from modern grunge to classic sophistication, this season they’ve got you covered. They’ve categorized the collections into 3 types of women… which one are you?

 

PRETTY PUMPED These women own the room and exude confidence wherever they go.…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 25, 2014 at 6:00 — No Comments

The Polo Room @ Inanda Club

On the 15th of April, leading caterers By Word of Mouth launched The Polo Room at Inanda Club with a glitzy affair.

 

“Set to become one of the most sought after venues in Johannesburg,” the stunning venue has a capacity for 1000 guests…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 22, 2014 at 16:57 — No Comments

Rooms with a View

If you’re able to relax this weekend, take some time out and head to Exclusive Books to get your hands on “100 Getaways” and start dreaming about “Rooms with a View.”

 

The new TASCHEN collection is a compilation of 100 hotels, in countries from Abu Dhabi to Vietnam.  The two volumes make it a breeze to choose where to relax next. The gamut runs from dream castles like Villa…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 19, 2014 at 6:00 — No Comments

Magnificent Cardboard Cathedral by Shigeru Ban

The devastating earthquake in New Zealand, Christchurch, in 2011 destroyed one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Christchurch Cathederal.

 

Architect and 2014 Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban was commissioned with the task of coming up with a temporary solution for the distraught community.  Ban built a Cardboard Cathedral with 98…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 18, 2014 at 6:00 — No Comments

Eco-Friendly Fashion

Three international fashion brands have kept people talking after the recent Fashion Weeks held in Europe, by turning out highly covetable and sustainable pieces.

Edun (Pictured above)

Founded by U2′s Bono and his wife Ali Hewson back in 2005, Edun, is committed to promote trade, manufacturing and economic and skills growth in Africa, with 85 percent of the…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 17, 2014 at 11:00 — No Comments

Food Art

If this doesn’t wet your appetite then maybe the food on these canvases will…

 

Food stylist, Charlotte Omnes and photographer Beth Galton asked various artists to paint a picture using food as their medium.  The result was the use of beautiful textures we find in our favourite food and a wonderful colourful display.

 

Approaching these items as texture, shape and form…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 15, 2014 at 16:30 — No Comments

Hot Décor Trend: Open Shelving

A fabulous way to display your fav items is by using open shelving and it’s one of the hottest décor trends at the moment. 

 

This trend not only creates more space in your home, it also encourages you to be more organized.  I love the “sky is the limit” rule of thumb to this trend as you can paint your shelves to add pops of colour to an otherwise dull…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 14, 2014 at 16:25 — No Comments

My Carrie Bradshaw Apartment in Sandton

I’m unmarried and have no children so no need for a white picket-fence house, just yet.  This is why I fell in love with this modern, single-lady apartment, the minute I saw it online.  It made me wish for my very own, right here, in the heart of Sandton.  I would call it "My Carrie Bradshaw Apartment."

 

Constructed in Manhattan, New York, this 425…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 14, 2014 at 14:30 — 1 Comment

Adidas Originals x Raf Simons

Adidas is making sure they remain leaders of the pack amongst their competitors by collaborating with many innovative designers. 

 

We highlighted their colab with TOPSHOP just the other day…Now, they’re brining us Raf Simons x Adidas Originals Collection which surely will add oomph to any outfit.

 

These futuristic kicks are stripped of all obvious…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 8, 2014 at 17:02 — No Comments

Travelling for The Wise

I’ve discovered a great travel blog called Travelista73 in which a smart lady shares all of her travelling wisdom because, although travelling is super fun when done for social reasons, it can also be daunting if you’re not “a seasoned traveller.”

 

And so, because we don’t want to you to miss out on that, that matters the next time you travel, we’ll share…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 7, 2014 at 8:51 — No Comments

QMS - The Answer to a Youthful Smile

An area we're most prone to aging is around the mouth, with visible fine lines and wrinkles but thanks to QMS Medicosmetics (my fav skincare brand) a youthful smile will always be yours!

The Lip Line Corrector is a remarkably effective lightweight serum that has been exclusively formulated to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the upper lip area.…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 4, 2014 at 15:54 — No Comments

Zoe Saldana – L’Oreal Paris Spokesperson

The “magnetic and ravishing Holywood actress”, Zoe Saldana, is the new L’Oreal Paris spokesperson.

 

If you’re wishing on your lucky stars to hold a title like this, you’ll need to have fierce Puerto Rican and Dominican genes as this tall beauty has.  Zoe has also distinguished herself with her singularly feminine look, luminescent gaze, and athletic…

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Added by Elesha Stewart on April 3, 2014 at 10:25 — No Comments


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