Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Big Hair Don't Care

DressH&M
ScarfH&M
BeltMr Price
ShoesWitchery at Stuttafords
Roses Headband: Bought at a Sample Sale at Work
EarringsMr Price
Bangles: Assortment from Sass Diva and Mr Price

If you're Q-rious how I got the Curls in my hair, it's a really simple tutorial ...


I featured it last year in a post titled Curls, Corsets and Crinolines. But many people still ask how I get my hair like that, so below, is the video I found off YouTube:

3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge


Montecasino has expanded its robust Entertainment offering and is setting New Restaurant Trends (which are DELICIOUS) with the recent launch of 3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge — a concept venue that promises to take patrons on a 360 degree sensory journey ...




Fast attracting Gauteng’s over-21 socialites and the elite; 3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge encompasses a restaurant and bistro, cigar & cognac lounge and cheese & wine room. Patrons can also choose to be seated in front of the show kitchen to witness the flair, expertise and plating techniques of the highly qualified chefs. 

The Show Kitchen
All these elements are brought to life by the spectacular circular frost-top bar, the venues stylish design, décor and distant buzz from the casino floor. 

Montecasino prides itself in being positioned as Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination, by doing this, we constantly research new features that add to the experience and appeal to the broad spectrum of visitors to Montecasino.” says Glenn Joseph, General Manager of Montecasino. 


The 3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge menus ensure a wide variety of food and beverage items to choose from including several ‘design it yourself’ options. 

“The menus have been created to ensure a different offering for guests who may come back again and again for another unique experience. The fresh and ‘one of a kind’ appeal of this innovative venue comes through in all the menu offerings from gastronomically-enhanced dishes to the ultimate in palate-pleasing beverages”, says Chef, Rylan Ramsamy. 

Top Left: Oven Baked Duck with Baby Potatoes, Pan seared Vegetables, Bacon and Toasted Pine Nuts.
Bottom Left: Duck Spring Roll, Chicken Money Bag and Fashion Salmon Sandwiches.
Top Right: Aged Karak Beef Fillet with Shimiji Mushroom, Carrot Purée, Stir-fried Vegetables, Shoestring Chips and Beef Jus. It is AMAZING!!!
Bottom: Brandy Snap and Chocolate Ice-cream, Passion Fruit Macaroon, Crispy Phyllo Pastry with White and Dark Chocolate Mouse

Shooters are served in test tubes with popping candy, peppermint crisp chips, candy floss, and other signature drinks such as the BullMeister where Jagermeister magically floats on Red Bull. 

Candyfloss Test Tube Shooter ... My Favourite of their Shooter Menu so far :)
“We have also included platters for sharing such as sushi, dim sum baskets, meze, cheeses, mini burgers, gourmet nibbles and more, for groups or even couples who enjoy the growing preference for sharing smaller tasting portions of different dishes, says Ramsamy


“Our 3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge adds a unique touch to Montecasino’s entertainment offering. It’s certainly a venue with a difference, designed to tantalise and entice all five senses and the perfect addition to Montecasino’s dynamic line up,” concludes Montecasino General Manager Glenn Joseph 


This is definitely a place that I will be visiting frequently for Dinner with Friends and Girls Night's Out! It is sure to become the Hottest Hangout in Jo'burg!! So see you all there!! ♥

For further information on 3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge or for bookings please contact 011 510 7341 alternatively for more info, and to look at their menues visit their website.

A few Pictures from the Launch on Thursday 24 January 2013:

Huge Ice Sculptures
Festive Costumes
Candyfloss Test Tube and Black Forest Cake Shooters
Me and fellow Blogger Chris Meklis from XHRISTYLE.COM
If you're Q-rious to see what I wore to the 3SIXTY˚ Liquid Lounge Event, click here.
~ ♥ ~

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Want Me Wear Me


Want Me Wear Me is the stuff that women’s dreams are made of. We drool over dresses that stride along runways, imagine ourselves in slinky versions of Drop-Dead-Gorgeous masterpieces and throw pennies into ponds in the hope of being the 'Belle of the Ball' ... and now, WantMeWearMe.co.za now makes this possible...



The newly launched Want Me Wear Me website is a premium online Fashion Rental platform that provides South African women with the opportunity to rent the very hottest and latest designer dresses at a fraction of the purchase price. 

The bright lights behind the concept come from the Want Me Wear Me owners, Alison Deetlefs and Lyndell Janse van Rensburg. They have developed relationships with local and international designers, allowing them to bring the latest designer fashion to South African women straight off the runway.

Alison Deetlefs (L) and Lyndell Janse van Rensburg (R)

Brands currently include Versus by Versace, Nicole Miller, Roberto Cavalli, BCBGMAXAZRIA. The new Spring 2013 Collection will be available on the website from March and will include additional designs from Versace and Nicole Miller as well as Haute Hippie, Amor+Psyche, Collette Dinnigan and Collette by Collette Dinnigan



In 3 simple steps, the panic and angst of finding that perfect dress for a special occasion evaporates into thin air. And, of course, time and budget constraints are eradicated. No more mall-hauling. And no need to compromise what you want for what you can afford. 

Currently my FAVOURITE Dress on Want Me Wear Me by BCBGMAXAZRIA!

You can view all the dresses, zone in on details and check the fabric and measurements. Once you’ve found the perfect dress, you select it. Then you receive the dress - direct to your door and perfectly packaged – wear it, feel like a goddess and return it. 

A hand-to-hand courier service ensures timeous delivery and the Want Me Wear Me box arrives complete with a pre-addressed return waybill — no ink required! Rental periods range from 3-6 days — so there is ample opportunity to ensure perfect fit and form. 


So Ladies, if you're looking for a dress that'll make you feel like Cinderella; be it a day at the races, high tea with the girls, an engagement party, a red carpet event or a matric dance  look no further than Want Me Wear Me! It gives women the opportunity to transform an everyday occasion into breathtaking experiences that dreams are made of!

Follow them on Twitter @wantmewearme 
Visit their facebook page: www.facebook.com/wantmewearme

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Russian Red

Shoes: Aldo
Earcuff: My Own Design :)
Earring Stud: Mr Price
Bangles: Assorted from Mr Price, Forever New, a Market in Barcelona

I also came across this cute hair tutorial from the The Beauty Department last week and I MUST share it with you all. The Hairstyle is a Braided Sock Bun, and below is my outcome...



It's really simple and doesn't take more than 1minute & 30seconds to do and great for for those Bad-Hair-Days. Here it is below, for the instructions, click here:

via: TBD



♥ Happy Wednesday! ♥

The New Modern



The February 2013 UK Vogue has an intriguingly minimalistic, yet feminine, fashion editorial shot by non-other than, one of my Favourite Photographers, Patrick Demarchelier ...







Model Kati Nescher looks very Grown-up and Seductive for the shoot styled by Lucinda Chambers. 




Kati's Hair and Make-up were done by James Pecis and James Kaliardos respectively, while her nails were manicured by Megumi Yamamoto.




Thursday, January 17, 2013

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Minimalistic Chic


Dior has released it’s first advertising campaign marketing the designs of Raf Simons for the iconic Parisian Fashion House ... 


The first ready-to-wear campaign for Spring 2013 was photographed by Willy Vanderperre in a series of chic, pictorial scenes. 


Models Daria Strokous, Daiane Conterato, Nicole Pollard, Anna Martynova and Marie Piovesan are today’s Dior women in a simple, minimal setting reminiscent of an art gallery.




Saturday, January 12, 2013

In My Garden

I got a Macro Lens for my iPhone and decided to play around with it in my garden today...


These are the results:













Have a Great Weekend! ♥

All photos taken with an iPhone 4S 
All photos are Copyright of Marina Brokorenko