No matter what the global economy or the size of your wallet may be, it’s no reason to kick of your heels and don them for flats or throw off your hat and put on a cap….Capeesh?  Essie Weingarten Founder and Global Creative Director of Essie says “whatever the occasion this season, the key is to keep it simple and classic with power colour  With lean lines and smart…

The new paint technique, ombre is best described to those unfamiliar with the term by looking at a paint sample card.  Rather than merely being a collection of vibrant stripes, ombre design creates a color gradient which progresses from lightest to darkest, pairing similar colours of the chart together.    We’ve seen ombre on the runway too, from flowy dresses to dip-dyed tresses…

My man is handsome, well groomed, pretty stylish, and very schweet but has yet to find out what it means to be a trend setter, a leader and master in authentic men’s fashion wear.  So, we’re going Christmas shopping and the first place I’m taking him to is HTK Homme in Nelson Mandela Square to gain, first hand, the expertise and advice from Taki and his…

Missibaba, an exceptional South African accessory design label has long before it found fame and fortune, found a very special place in my heart.  Missibaba, owned by designer, ChloeTownsend continues to make strides on both the local and global market with her small team based in Cape Town, hand-crafting the most chic, fashionable leather accessories we’ve seen of late.…

                                       Hundreds and Thousands nail and lip art

It seems the saying “less is more” has flown out the window as exactly the opposite appears to be the new applicable rule when it comes to current make-up trends.  Bejeweled and beadazzled nails, lips and eyes were seen on the runway at Paris and New York Fashion Week this season by design houses such as…

Have your chicken and eat it too!

A parody cookbook entitled “Fifty Shades of Chicken” by FL Fowler (a pen name, get it?) is being released world-wide tomorrow (on Amazon.com) and is said to become the steamiest cookbook you’ll ever have in the kitchen.  The author, supposedly a food industry professional is insisting that that the lead characters from Fifty Shades of Grey,…

Inglot Pacific Blue Lips

The trendsetter, Lady Gaga which is to be seen in SA shortly on her world wide tour entitled “Born This Way Ball” has been seen, amongst other celebrities, sporting the unconventional and daring blue coloured lipstick.   Inglot introduces Pacific Blue, a new range of 6 shades of blue lipstick just in time for fans to duplicate Lady Gaga for her…

                                               Pic from designloversblog.com

The latest colour trend as seen in our clothing stores all about town is two different contrasts of yellow, i.e bright yellow and an acid yellow which borders on green. As my passion for décor and abodes flourish I find myself on a quest and ask the question; how do we translate these intriguing colours, which…

If one quarter of our bodies bones are in our feet and if fairy tales often use shoes as a symbol representing an escape from a boring routine life then we say if the shoe fits, wear it and lets celebrate these beauties and our lives in it! Our newest find from Preview Shoes are these gorgeous babies…. they scream “Sex in the City” and I can just hear Ms Carrie Bradshaw saying, "it…

Above: Soft smokey eye paired with a "new" rouge lipstick

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The saying goes "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" so in keeping with all things beautiful, let’s take a look at 4 uber sexy make up trends seen on the runways recently to inspire your new look.  Makeup artists are playing with a mix of old and new this year featuring old…

With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) set to hit the stage next week Thursday at the definitive shopping destination, Melrose Arch we highlight a few of the most coveted designers showcasing their new collections and remind you of a fantastic initiative launched by African Fashion International (AFI) earlier this year.

Remember a few months ago we chatted about the fashion design…

Friday night lights bring out the diva in me.  I slip my dance shoes on, my little black number and hit the streets of Jozi for a night filled with high hopes with my besties by my side.  The preparation time to sprucing up is unfortunately not that entertaining to me for someone who’s always struggled to get the best from her locks, there is no bigger…

Sack’s Summer 2012 collection is inspired by the luxury indulgence of a vacation which brings about new insights, energy, love, peace and creativity.  It’s an overhaul for the body and soul with renewal being top of mind and memories made are built to last a lifetime.  The romantic notion of new life…

We were invited and had our tickets at hand to enter the first ever, Marie Claire Trunk Show on Wednesday night.  The location was the stunning Turbine Hall in Newtown which saw many of our best designers and local celebrities grace its passageways. 

The aim of the game was to shop and spend, spend, spend!  With the array of adorning garments from our…

With SA Fashion Week now over and it delivering on fantastic shows, great talent and gorgeous clothes, I reflect on the last two days and that which was seen on the runway, giving it the thumbs up to “Local is Lekker.”

My favourite diverse designer in SA right now has to be SIES! Isabelle.  She designs garments to compliment and flatter the female…

This weekend saw yet another successful celebration of the city's finest restaurants, award-winning wineries, premium drink brands, niche food exhibitors and fantastic entertainment at the annual Taste of Joburg held at Montecasino’s Outdoor Event…

Aldo Castagna from Preview brings a little bit of fun from the 60’s back to our closets with these charming wedges which will have both moms and daughters fighting over who gets to wear them.  The 60’s was a time of swinging dresses and care-free fun which you’ll dote on in these sweet pied daisy wedges.

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Sandton City…

Shoes, glorious shoes!  A girl can never have too many pairs and in keeping with current trends a new addition to your already too large collection is a must for every Fashionista.  Sam Star by Sam Lin has become one of my favourite trending brands found in select boutique stores…

With the best of the best on offer in food and wine at the Good Food & Wine Show this year, the event which is a calendar favourite, promises a feast fit for a King and was it just.  I had a delightful day yesterday at the show and was spoilt for choice with all put forward.

Chefs such as George Calombaris who become famous with…

This famous 130 year old sports brand has just appointed our very own distinguished rugby player, Francois Venter as a brand ambassador.  The driven 21 year old has represented the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup whilst successfully playing as inside-centre.

Le coq Sportif picked his brain:

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