Blouse: Woolworths
Skirt: French Connection at Stuttafords
Bag: Topshop South Africa
Shoes: Wooworths
Necklace: Mr Price
Rings: Tous and Honey
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Karen Millen Arrives in SA ♥
One of the great international success stories of British fashion, Karen Millen is to open its first store in South Africa in mid-May 2013. Sandton City, Johannesburg has been selected as the place of debut for this latest addition to the House of Busby brand portfolio. Established in 1981 as an independent label, Karen Millen today is an iconic, global brand offering accessible luxury ...
Karen Millen has flagship stores in prestigious fashion cities including London, Madrid, New York, Moscow, Berlin, Sydney, L.A, Hong Kong and Paris; with Johannesburg the latest addition to the ever-growing list.
Internationally renowned celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, Eva Longoria, Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Ricci, Emeli Sandé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna regularly wear Karen Millen both on and off duty.
Internationally renowned celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, Eva Longoria, Nicole Scherzinger, Christina Ricci, Emeli Sandé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna regularly wear Karen Millen both on and off duty.
For the Spring Summer 2013 season, Karen Millen has focused on creating contemporary collections that are pared-down yet confident. This is reflected in the feminine yet modern creative seasonal campaign, starring Amber Le Bon. There is a clean simplicity to the collection with the emphasis being firmly on modern, urban pieces. Multi-layered rather than thematic, the collection spans soft fluid volume to crisp tailoring, subtle futuristic embellishment to streamlined sportswear, Sixties Modernist influences to Japanese-inspired silhouettes.
Karen Millen's first store in Johannesburg, South Africa, signals the exciting launch of this established international fashion brand offering design-led, attainable luxury for the modern working woman.
Karen Millen Sandton City
Shop U11, Sandton City Shopping Centre,
Corner Rivonia Rd & 5th St,
Sandton,
2196
Corner Rivonia Rd & 5th St,
Sandton,
2196
All images via Busby and Karen Milen
Friday, April 26, 2013
A Little Bit of GAP goes a long way ...
Last night I attended the first GAP Styling Sessions event hosted by Grazia's Fashion Editor Kirsty Stoltz. The event took place at the GAP outlet in Sandton City inviting bloggers, readers and tastemakers in the Gauteng area.
The Evening started with awesome Style tips while we sipped on delicious 4th Street Wine.
Our Mission for the Evening:
Find a Pair of GAP Jeans to take home and style ... ♥
Top: Forever New
Jacket: Forever New
Jeans: 'Sexy Boyfriend' Cut from GAP
Bag: Forever New
Shoes: Aldo
Alice band: Forever New
Pearl Necklaces: Sass Diva
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| Fellow Fashion Blogger Kelly Ross (Left) and Me |
With so many styles to choose from in various washes and colours it was tough deciding, but I ended up settling for a "Sexy Boyfriend" Pair of GAP Jeans (wondering if they came with a complimentary Sexy Boyfriend ... )
Thank you GAP SA and GRAZIA SA, it was a fun evening! My new Gap Jeans look and fit Amazingly and they will be featured in many outfit posts to come!
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Forever New - Persian Nights
Be inspired by the Far East and beyond with Persian Nights, the opulent new collection from Forever New. This richly patterned collection fuses exotic influences with an eclectic mix of paisley prints and geometric patterns for a modern vintage feel ...
A warm autumnal colour palette explores shades of deep merlot, teal green and peacock blue, with soft winter pastels of dusted aqua, porcelain cream and powder pink. Lovely layering pieces are a mix of luxe tactile fabrics and yarns, with embellished, patterned and metallic details at the forefront. Touches of faux fur complete the mood, for an effortless transition to the cooler months.
Military influences are modernised through tailored jackets, while aviation style coats are refined in soft blend fabrics with shearling trims and metallic hardware. Winter shorts are worn with textured and opaque tights, while the wardrobe staple coated denim is refreshed in deep hues of forest green, indigo and burgundy.
Seasonal accessories are textured and tactile. Soft faux fur covers structured handbags and totes, while heavy weave scarves are thick and colour blocked in shades of the collection. Beanies and trappers are a key feature with tassels and embellished details, for a bohemian touch. Elegant leather boots feature in classic black, brown and new merlot, providing the perfect finish to autumn.
Some of my Favourite Pieces from this Collection:
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| Mirabelle Faux Fur Stole Coat ... Totally Obsessed with this Coat! |
Devore Velvet Bodice Dress (Left) and because I love Flowers in my Hair ... Kate Flower Clip (RIght)
Odessa Fairisle Yoke Sweater (Left) Carmie Lace Yoke Dipped Hem Shirt in Peach Kisses (Right)
Discover the rich luxury of the new Persian Nights collection, available from 25 April in all Forever New stores and select Edgars stores ... Guess where I'll be this weekend? ... ;)
All Photo's via Forever New Online Store
Hey there Autumn ... ♥
Dress: French Connection at Stuttafords
Shoes: Aldo
Bag: Topshop South Africa
Hair Bow: My Own Design (Maks and Blaze) :)
Statement Necklace: Sass Diva
Bangles: Assorted from Mr Price, Forever New and Maks and Blaze
Ball Rings: My Own Design (Maks and Blaze)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monster Hit Musical Jersey Boys Extends Teatro Season
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| JERSEY BOYS EXTENDS TEATRO SEASON. The Four Seasons played by Kenneth Meyer, Grant Almirall, Emmanuel Castis and Daniel Buys in Jersey Boys. Photo credit: Maye-E Wong. |
Showtime Management, South African producers of Jersey Boys, the sensational Broadway hit musical that has taken Johannesburg by storm, today announced a 2-week extension of the show’s season at the Teatro at Montecasino owing to overwhelming public demand. Jersey Boys must close on Sunday, 9 June 2013 in time for its Cape Town season at Artscape that opens on 19 June ...
Brought to you by Investec in association with DSTV, Tsogo Sun and 702 Talk Radio, Jersey Boys is the newest Broadway musical to be staged in this country. Since the first curtain call on 3 April, audiences are responding with enough enthusiasm and loud cheering to lift the roof off the Teatro. So much so that some performances are momentarily halted as the performers wait for the lively crowd to settle. Critics are raving, hundreds of fans are posting accolades on-line and the cast receives a standing ovation at every performance!
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The pace of the production is mind-blowing. The slick set changes, perfect performances and electrifying on stage energy combined with memorable music and angelic vocals that bring ‘goose bumps’ makes this true real-life story an absolute “must see”. There’s no doubt, Jersey Boys has lifted the bar significantly and taken South African theatre to greater heights while attracting new audiences.
Enjoyed by more than 16 million people worldwide, the runaway worldwide smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS is now on stage at the Teatro at Montecasino only until 9 June. Don’t miss the electrifying performances of the golden greats that took Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! It’s the hottest ticket in town so hurry and book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000
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To experience one of the great-value Show & Stay packages including accommodation and breakfast at the 3 Montecasino-based Tsogo Sun hotels or to enjoy a special night of great entertainment including theatre tickets, dining, gaming and added benefits, Montecasino offers a number of choice hospitality packages created for groups of twenty or more guests. All these packages can be booked through SunConnect on 011 367 4250, or at montecasino.reservations@tsogosun.com, for more info visit www.montecasino.co.za
For further information visit www.jerseyboyssa.co.za or follow the incredible Jersey Boys journey on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerseyBoysSA
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Double Vision
The models are twice as nice in V Magazine’s spring 2013 edition. Each image in the Tom Van Dorpe-styled editorial features two similarly-attired models in pieces from Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Burberry, and more. This Playful spread was captured by photographer, Sharif Hamza ...
Models include Constance Jablonski, Cora Emmanuel, Liu Wen, Catherine McNeil, Mirte Maas, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Bette Franke, Alana Zimmer, Kasia Struss, Marie Piovesan and Sam Rollinson into convincing sets of fashion forward twins.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Wrangler Product Innovation in Fall/Winter 2013 - Broken Twill
Established in 1904, Wrangler has crafted many milestones by creating breakthrough innovations in the denim history, including the Wrangler unique seven icons of jeans that repackaged to the market successfully last season. In Fall/Winter 2013, Wrangler introduces “Broken Twill” denim, one of many ground-breaking inventions still playing an important role in the present denim trend...
In the past, denim fabric was weaved with standardized one way of left and right grain; the result that jeans made by fabric in this way encountered a common leg seam-twisting problem.
Aimed at offering the best denim quality to consumers, Wrangler created a breakthrough denim invention in 1964, named “Broken Twill” — the unique zigzag fabric weave that eliminates leg seam-twisting problem even when denim is washed.
This unique “Broken Twill” denim weaving technology has further enhanced the comfort, durability and flexibility of denimwear.
In this season, Wrangler has evolved its signature zigzag-weaved “Broken Twill” to create a modernized and beautifully distressed “Broken Twill” denim collection to give you a character like no other.
“Broken Twill” denim is now available in Stuttafords nationwide.
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About Wrangler:
Wrangler is the one of the 3 biggest denim brands with over a 100 years of denim heritage. Founded in the USA in 1904, Wrangler was originally named Blue Bell and has its roots in workwear. It was renamed Wrangler, meaning “working cowboy”, in 1947 and focused on delivering denim innovation and authentic craftsmanship devoted to its denim heritage. The iconic “W” stitch is the signature of Wrangler, distinguishing it from the “Lazy S” of LEE and “double arcuate” of Levi’s.
Check out the Wrangler Fall / Winter 2013 collection at Wrangler stores.
via Brand Ambassador
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Oh What A Night!!
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| JERSEY BOYS Finale Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong |
Last Night I attended the Gala Premier of Jersey Boys in South Africa at the Teatro at Montecasino and this is definitely a multi-award winning worldwide smash hit musical that you don't want to miss out on!! ...
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| JERSEY BOYS performPhoto Credit: Maye-E Wong |
This show with its all-South African 19 member cast, 10-piece band and crew were last seen performing for eleven-weeks in Singapore, where it received critical acclaim, rave reviews and standing ovations. The cast sang their way into the hearts of Singapore audiences, immediately establishing itself as one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in Singapore with The Straits Times raving "... tunes so infectious they should be classified as a health hazard. Jersey Boys is a class act … ".
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| KENNETH MEYER as Bob Gaudio and GRANT ALMIRALL as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong |
The ensemble features a host of multi-talented local performers who together with the band and crew worked closely during rehearsals with a joint South African and visiting top-notch New York based global creative team responsible for staging Jersey Boys throughout the world. The entire company spent invaluable time fine-tuning their roles with Jersey Boys Broadway director, Des McAnuff.
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| EMMANUEL CASTIS as Nick Massi and DANIEL BUYS as Tommy de Vito in JERSEY BOYS Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong |
Jersey Boys is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice with music by original member of the Four Seasons and Grammy Award winner, Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and is directed by two-time Tony® Award winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo with music direction, vocal arrangements and incidental music by Ron Melrose.
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| FOUR SEASONS in JERSEY BOYS sing, Walk like a man Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong |
"Jersey Boys is a powerful piece of theatre with extraordinary music – it runs at breath-taking pace. When the final curtain falls and you are on your feet – and EVERYONE is always on their feet – all you want to do is come back to see it a second time! This is a evening of exceptional entertainment…!!” says the show’s South African producer, Hazel Feldman.
Don't miss the international phenomenon that's a Broadway triumph. Experience electrifying performances of the Golden Greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! It’s the hottest ticket in town so hurry and book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000.
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| JERSEY BOYS: The Four Seasons in concert Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong |
SHOW INFORMATION:
J O H A N N E S B U R G
VENUE: Teatro at Montecasino
DATES: Opens Wednesday, 03 April 2013
SHOW TIMES:
No Monday performances.
Weekdays: Tuesdays – Fridays 20h00
Weekends: Saturdays 15h00, 20h00; Sundays 15h00, 18h00
PRICES:
Tuesdays/Sunday Evenings: From R100 – R 350 inclusive
Wednesday/Thursday/Fridays/Saturdays (matinee and evening) and Sunday matinee plus all extra matinees: From R100 – R400 inclusive
FAMILY PACKAGES:
Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays 20h00 and Sundays 18h00, top price only
4 @ R 300 = R 1200
5 @ R 300 = R 1500
6 @ R300 = R 1800
SENIOR CITIZENS:
Tuesdays 20h00 & Sundays 18h00
R 150.00 – subject to presentation of valid proof of senior citizen status.
Bookings only during office hours, Mondays to Fridays by calling the Teatro at Montecasino, 011 510 7472STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
Tuesdays 20h00 & Sundays 18h00
Scholar discounts only available as part of a school group booking.
Bookings only during office hours, Mondays to Fridays by calling the Teatro at Montecasino, 011 510 7472
GROUP HOSPITALITY PACKAGES:
Montecasino Hospitality & Corporate Events, (011) 3674250 or montecasino.reservations@tsogosun.com
BOOKINGS:
Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet
GROUP BOOKINGS:
Contact Computicket 0861 915 8000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Show is not recommended for children under the age of 12 due to strong authentic "profane Jersey language" and references to drugs and sexual situations.
Electronic cigarettes are smoked on stage.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Keep Wildlife out of Your Wardrobe
Not content with simply keeping fur and exotic skins out of their stores, Topshop has gone the extra mile by dedicating a whole window display in its flagship Oxford Street store to spreading the message that exotic skins belong in the wild, not in your wardrobe!
This isn’t the first time that Topshop has joined forces with PETA to show its opposition to cruel fashion, and we’re sure it won’t be the last! So please follow Topshop’s lead and that of countless other ethical companies, designers and fashion icons — pledge to keep wildlife out of your wardrobe:
Via PETA
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