Taryn Jones's Blog – October 2012 Archive (19)

Cirtus Brights

Spring and summer are all about bright. Yellows, greens, corals and orange are all a hit and seem to be making a brilliant style splash this year. Add a hint of lemon yellow, lime juice and hot coral to your wardrobe to ensure that you are fresh and trendy this summer.

You can rock these shades head-to-toe for a colour blocked citrus look - or alternatively choose one focal piece in a citrus…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 31, 2012 at 15:00 — No Comments

House of Holland

 
Mr Price has collaborated with two of the hottest names in fashion and music right now, Henry Holland and Indie Band FUN to create two ranges of limited edition tees, exclusive to Mr Price. Henry Holland will be in town soon for the launch of the collection, definately an event that has my calender screaming (and maybe even has me a little teary eyed - Yes Mr Holland I…
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Added by Taryn Jones on October 30, 2012 at 14:30 — 2 Comments

Kylie/ Fashion

Kylie Minogue is releasing a book published by Thames & Hudson commemorating 25 years of fashion throughout her career which is due for release on November 19th. Her book entitles Kylie/ Fashion features contributions from some of the world-famous designers to have worked with her – from Jean Paul Gaultier to John Galliano.

“The style retrospective takes a tour through some of…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 30, 2012 at 14:30 — No Comments

"Self-Titled"

Designed more than 50 years ago by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the designer label's little black jacket has barely changed over the years. Now, some of the hottest celebrities have brought this style item back to life, captured and photographed by none other than Chanel’s very own Karl Lagerfeld. There are more than 150 portraits including film director Sofia Coppola, actors Waris Ahluwalia, Elle Fanning…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 26, 2012 at 15:30 — No Comments

MBFWAfrica

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Gavin Rajah show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa courtesy of none other than Neofundi. The evening was amazing, filled with glamorous and fabulous people and fashion, as well free gifts compliments of Nivea SA and Labello. 

Of course Gavin put on a jaw dropping show; sequins, leopard print, gold, flashy 50's fuchsia pink, embellished head gear…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 26, 2012 at 11:30 — No Comments

The End is Nigh

With October coming to an end I am definitely feeling the pressure and strain of the last few months. My body is aware at the fact that December is coming and hence my mind has fallen into a deceleration in productivity, almost waiting to "shut" down for the holidays - Not the greatest of happenings, especially due to the fact that my daily duties include being creative,innovative and "awake." Below are a few great sayings I stumbled across whilst searching the…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 22, 2012 at 11:30 — No Comments

Tim Walker is the "Story Teller"

 

It's Tim Walker week on LOVE to celebrate his amazing Somerset House exhibition 'Story Teller', supported by Mulberry. Below is Kate Moss by Tim from Issue 8 of LOVE featured in the Waltz Darling editorial.

Tim described the camera simply as “a box you put between yourself and what you want to capture”. For this editorial Walker followed Kate Moss over three days…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 19, 2012 at 16:00 — No Comments

Let it Rayne

After a successful graduate collection at South Africa’s foremost fashion school LISOF, designer Jessica Rayne decided to further her studies with a year at London’s Central St Martins. She returned to South Africa with a fresh and unique approach to fashion and sustainability. Her…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 18, 2012 at 16:00 — No Comments

Marilyn

Starting from June 20th to January 28th 2013 at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence. The Salvatore Ferragamo Museum pays homage to Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition dedicated to her a half century after her death.

Exhibition's curators Stefania Ricci and Sergio Risaliti have sought to interpret the genesis of certain famous photographs of Marilyn myth, female spiritualized icon,…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 17, 2012 at 9:30 — No Comments

“The Same Deep Forest as You”

 

 Kenton Magazine's latest issue features beautiful and natural models in a field, showcasing the clothing more than the faces (Something alot of photographers and designers forget these days); in an concept shoot called “The Same Deep Forest as You”. Countryside comfort gets a…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 17, 2012 at 9:00 — No Comments

Woody's other Women

W Magazine recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary, conveying the last 40 decades using the hottest of Hollywood's talent, including Scarlet Johansson, Kiera Knightley, Rooney Mara and Mia Wasikowska. 

Photo's by Steven Klein and Edward Enninful, the issue was nothing less than perfect!…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 16, 2012 at 16:30 — No Comments

'There you Are"

Brad Pitt has recently been named the first male face to represent Chanel No. 5 fragrance.

 

Titled "There you are," the black-and-white ad features the 48-year-old actor reflecting upon life, love and presumably smelling like an A-list movie star.

"It's not a journey, every journey ends and we go on," he says. "Wherever I go, there you are. My luck, my fate, my…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 16, 2012 at 9:00 — No Comments

New Face of Dior

Vogue cover girl Jennifer Lawrence is the new face of Christian Dior. The collaboration marks the first time the 22 year old has worked with a luxury fashion house, although she attended Raf Simons' Dior couture debut in July earlier this year.

 

Previous Dior ambassadors have…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 10, 2012 at 16:30 — No Comments

Nike We Run Jozi

Yesterday saw Jozi take to the streets for the Nike We Run Jozi. Over 20 000 eager runners joined the Nike Team as well as Poppy Ntshongwana from 5FM for a morning filled with sun, fun and 10km of road and eye opening scenery.

The race commenced from Katherine Street in Sandton, into the township of Alex and the ended, for the first time ever, on the M1 highway near Grayston.

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 8, 2012 at 12:00 — 2 Comments

P.U.R.P.L.E

Purple haze all in my brain; 

lately things just don't seem the same”
 – Famous words from the late and great Jimi Hendrix and definitely a trend worth discussing.

Purple was a big trend for winter and has evolved and stuck around for the upcoming summer months too. With so many different shades and hues, purple compliments almost all other colours. Try mixing bold…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 8, 2012 at 11:30 — No Comments

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

Paris Fashion Week closed off with a "psychadelic" showcase of inspiring and graphic pieces, courtesy of the always wonderful Marc Jacobs. This creative genius presented a Louis Vuitton collection inspired by checked patterns and 60s cuts, which had the audience in awe long after the show, and FW closed.…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 4, 2012 at 10:30 — 3 Comments

The Black Keys

 

Loving this song soooo much! The Black Keys - Little Black Submarine

Added by Taryn Jones on October 3, 2012 at 14:00 — No Comments

Skyline by Night

Johannesburg is a beautiful city and I was lucky enough to cycle through the city last Friday night. Keeping in mind that I have not ridden a bicycle since about the age of 8 (a good 18 years ago), I loved every second of it. Over 1200 people gathered at Neighbour goods Market in Braamfontein and we began our journey through town, Yeoville, Troyeville and Hillbrow. 20km’s, 2 hours later, a bit…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 2, 2012 at 15:30 — No Comments

Sexy Thursday

Nasrec, in the south of Joburg recently played host to Sexpo. Crowds and enthusiasts alike gathered for the grand opening last Thursday, waiting patiently in the rain for free gifts and vouchers. The extravaganza was sponsored and hosted by Durex, Adult World and Playboy Magazine SA to name a few, who showed off their models from Miss January through to miss December.

There was a vast array of…

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Added by Taryn Jones on October 2, 2012 at 11:30 — No Comments


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