Citrus Burst Of Fashion

Not sure about you but I am already counting down the hours till its warm enough again, already bidding farewell to one of the longest and coldest winters ever! With that said, here is a lil' fashion tip for all fashion lovers; Citrus-Colored Clothes  & Accessories (that is all).!

Pic courtesy of Mr Price Blog

Here Is What SA Fashion Designers Suggest We Rock In Summer

As promised, here are some lovely pictures from the AFI Cape Town Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Note-able from all the collections are: fringe elements, color-blocking and  'flowey' - type materials.

Source: AFI

Forever New Coming To Bedfordview Soon

As I was walking into the office tower this morning, I noticed that Bedfordview is soon going to have a Forever New shop and I couldn't be happier!

I know that Eastgate Mall, which is less than two kilometers away from Bedfordcenter already has a Forever New store but hey, there more the merrier right?

Bedford peeps, lets get ready to be glamified!!

Cape Town Fashion Week

The AFI (Africa Fashion International) Cape Town Fashion Week kicks off today with a Foschini sponsored Fastrack Day (for budding designers).

The more established designers will be showcasing from the 14th till the 16th of July. See schedule below:

14 July: 

• 18h00: Tart/Michelle Ludek
• 19h00: Habits
• 20h30: Gavin Rajah
• 22h15: Abigail Betz

15 July:

• 18h00: Lisp / Lucleaus / Lalesso
• 19h00: Undacova/Dex Martin
• 20h00: Carducci
• 21h30: Dr Rey Lingerie Show

16 July:

• 16h00: David Tlale (I hope he doesn't keep people waiting this time around)
• 18h00: Leigh Schubert / Thula Sindi / Daniel Margaux
• 19h00: Fabiani
• 20h45: NMF Highlight Show
• 22h18: Stephania Morland

The venues are CTICC, Land Bank and City Hall.


If you are in Cape Town and did not get an invite from AFI but would still love to attend the Cape Town Fashion Week, visit Webtickets.co.za for tickets and some tickets are as cheap as R170.00 for a show (more than enough reason to go).


I cannot wait to blog about it and see what South African fashion designers think will be in vogue in Spring/Summer 2012.
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Kardarshians To Have Nail Polish Collection

The Kardashians really know how to make the best of all the publicity they have. From reality shows to several Dash Stores in the US and to everything in between, the they are cashing in like crazy!! According to Kim Kardashian's Website they are going to have their very own Nicole by O.P.I. nail polish collection and they will call it Kardashian Kolors. Kim says the collection will be out later this year.

Do you care or are you on some "not the Kardashians again"? Will you buy the nail polish? I personally think its cool that they are using their publicity to make all this money.

This Caught My Eye

Pink, Purple and Brown, who would have thought that these colors would one day look good all together! 

Pictures courtesy of Mr Price Blog.

Masai Warriors Inspire Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Of late, Africa has proved beyond reasonable doubt, that it is The World's Fashion Capital (think about it). With so many overseas designers either drawing inspiration or getting material from Africa, it is clear that we have something special going in as far as fashion is concerned.

The Masai Warriors doing a traditional dance.

None of the designers who draw inspiration from Africa are as prominent and as well acclaimed as Louis Vuitton who used the Masai Plaid in their Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Louis Vuitton's new men's studio and style director, Kim Jones delivered the following designs for the Louis Vuitton Men's Spring/Summer 2012 Collection.

I wish that, as Africans we could realize and use, for fashion and to our own benefit, the beauty that surrounds us instead of waiting for "validation" from some overseas designers and on that same breath, bravo to Louis Vuitton for such a stunning safari collection. 

Shoe Heaven Looks Something Like This

When I think of "Shoe Heaven" I think of something like these shoes. They look good enough to eat, like proper candy *swoon*.

Picture courtesy of The Fashion Notebook

Durban July 2011 - Fashion Review

They flew and drove to Durban, they got dressed up, they partied, now let's review the fashion! For those who may not be aware, this past weekend was the Durban July weekend, check out this post for the theme.


The "Most Striking Couple" winners. Love how they stuck to the theme and still managed to make it uber fashionable.

Queen of style herself, Uyanda Mbuli. I love how she went for Royal blue to honour the theme but feel had this dress been somehow 'body hugging' we would have had a home-run. She still looked amazing and ever graceful nonetheless.

Man oh man, Siyabonga Ngwekazi....this guy is the future of Mzansi style. He tweeted about Pharrel's GQ cover and guess what? It seems he drew his Durban July inspiration from there. Very much on point Siya, we like!

Fashion designer Thula Sindi and 'da twins' Hlelo and Ntando Masina. Thula designed the twins' ensembles and he did a stella job! Just not too sure about Hlelo's "polka-dot-and-animal-print-mixology." 

David Tlale in one of his usual creative outfits with Expresso's Liezel in a "dress" made by Craig Jacobs. 

Loyiso & Phelo Bala. I love Phelo's laid-back-rockstar look. Jeannie D looked stunning as well.

Can you spell "Regal" and "Laid Back" at the same time? That is what this pictures of Kuli Chana says. He nailed it..to the "T"! Clean and freshe!

FHM's World Sexiest woman , Sashi Naidoo looking hot in a err, hot mess. She would totally make even a refuse bag look sexy though.

One of the women I admire ever so much, Gerry Elsdon looking uncomfortably tight in an angelic white dress.

The ever stylish Dj Sbu, looked very good.

Are fluffy dresses still in vogue? Disappointed by the usually fashion forward Noni Gasa and is that a pencil case she is carrying?

SOMGAGA! Somizi Mhlongo, looked stunning and regal. I like how he went all out, check out his manicure, tres chic! 

My personal favourite. Jozi fashionista, Melody looked absolutely devine.

And then there were these people, bleh.

Mzansi Insider's Phila Mazibuko in what looks like an attempted Scottish attire together with Selimathunzi's Lunga in an ill fitting suit. Also, is Zuluboy who might have looked good had he not worn those jeans and Thapelo Mokoena in a heavily mix matched outfit.

The less said, the better!

NB: All images taken from Twitter and from  StyleScoop.co.za

I Swear On This

Like all things Elizabeth Arden and black skin, I was a *bit* skeptical to try this one and had it not been for the fact that I first got it as a sample in this month's ELLE Magazine, I probably would not have tried it. 

Just to put it out there, I am not necessarily blessed with the best of skins out there (proof that we cannot have it all) but my skin thanks me for trying out Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. It's like magic in a tiny bottle and it is purrrfect for winter. 

Try it, you will love it!

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