Beauty. Fashion. My preoccupations.
When one considers the challenges facing the economy – from job-shedding to low productivity – fashion is generally not the first solution that springs to mind. It often conjures up images of froth and fantasy, rather than finance and funding. However, CEO of the Cape Town Fashion Council, Bryan Ramkilawan states that: “the clothing sector […]
I’m currently loving the midi ring trend! Cosmopolitan summed these rings up so well: They’re like midi dresses that stop between your knee and ankle, they sit between your fingertip and first knuckle. At the moment winter has made it hard to enjoy wearing my new midi rings because they are always hidden inside gloves. I […]
If ever you’re walking around Sandton City, don’t leave without popping into D’Oré! What a luxurious store with the most fabulous clothes and accessories! D’ORÉ, the multi-brand fashion house that is home to some of the world’s top luxury fashion brands such as Emilio Pucci, Escada, Cavalli, Armani Collezione, Rupert Sanderson, Elie Tahari, Vanessa […]
When I attended the Woolies Style By Night Event last month, a model on the runway was wearing a jacket that caught my eye immediately. It was love at first sight! After the event I couldn’t stop thinking about this jacket and I waited patiently for it to arrive instore. It finally arrived and I am […]
Cobbler to the stars, Rupert Sanderson found inspiration from snakes in his latest Spring/Summer 14 campaign. The eponymous shoe designer added a daring element to the collection by looking to the animal kingdom, and enlisting the help of slithering snakes to showcase his sexy, striking designs. “Snakes are very sensuous and there is a great […]
The VANESSA G LONDON label has long been a champion of the trench coat, with bold, printed designs at the helm of the signature aesthetic. VANESSA G’s signature trench coats combine modern design with classic tailoring, and variances on the classic silhouette can be found in every collection. Crafted from the finest silk and cotton […]