Hello Spring! ♥

Animal Instincts

Shirt: Country Road at Woolworths

Cardigan: Mango at Edgars

Jeans:  Zara

Bag: Guess

Shoes: Aldo

Wrap Bangle and Hand Chain: Jewels and Lace

Necklace: Sass Diva

Rings and Midi-Rings: RE: at Woolworths

Happy Fashion Friday

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And the Winners Are ...

Congratulations to the below Winners of the Marc Jacobs and Coca Cola Light Keyrings Giveaway:

1. Tamryn Sher
2. Dhesh
3. Avital von Allemann
4. Emma Steyn
5. Megan Main

You will be contacted soon!

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"Luka" Songbird, Suzanne Vega to perform in SA for 1 concert only!

Popular folk-singer and songwriter, Suzanne Vega, best known for her mega hit, “My name is Luka”, will perform 1 concert only at the Teatro at Montecasino on Sunday, 3 November 2013, commencing at 6pm ... 

Brought to South Africa by Charl van Heyningen Enterprises in association with Rolling Stone magazine, Suzanne Vega brings her special style of melodious music that is bound to bring back memories to music enthusiasts who enjoy the sounds of the ‘80’s. 

Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album with instant hits such as “My Name is Luka” and “Tom’s Diner”, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world's best-known halls.

Now South Africa has the opportunity to experience the talented Suzanne Vega up close and personal at the Teatro. Book now at Computicket. For further show information visit www.suzannevega.com or www.montecasino.co.za or www.computicket.com.

SHOW INFORMATION

Venue:

Teatro at Montecasino

Show Dates and Times:

Sunday, 03 November 2013, 6pm

Prices:

From R200.00 per person inclusive

Bookings:

Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet.

Giveaway Marc Jacobs and Coca Cola Light ♥

Today I have an Awesome giveaway for you (well, actually 5)! You can win 1 of 5 Limited Edition Marc Jacobs x Coca Cola Light keyring!

What do you have to do to WIN this cool giveaway:

1. Become a Follower of Q-riouser & Q-riouser by clicking on the Blue  "Join this Site" Button on the Blog Home Page (If you are a Follower, skip to step 2).

2. Leave a comment below with your Name, Email and the Answer to this simple Question:

Who is the latest American Designer to collaborate with Coca Cola Light?

This giveaway ends on Sunday, 25 August 2013. I will pick 5 winners at random and announce the winner soon after that. Hope you like this giveaway and good luck!!

Terms and Conditions:

1. The competition is open to South African Residents only.

2. Winners will be picked at Random and ALL decisions are Final.

3. Prizes are non-transferable.

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Coca-Cola light® Sparkles at The Wedding Expo®

Visitors to The Wedding Expo® this year will be able to Live Life Light as Coca-Cola light® features its new Coca-Cola light® Sparkling Together with Marc Jacobs limited edition 330ml and 500ml PET collection at SA’s favourite bridal event ...

Taking place at the Coca-Cola Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg, on August 24th and 25th, the highlight of the bridal event is set to be the Coca-Cola light® Fashion Spectaculars held four times each day and showing off the best local and international bridal design talent.

The fashion shows are the perfect platform to turn the spotlight on the Sparkling Together campaign, which sees leading fashion visionary Marc Jacobs lend his creativity to the iconic bottle.

Inspired by the ‘80s. ‘90s and ‘00s, the chic designs capture a celebration of women through the decades which, in true Jacobs’ style, have a whimsical twist.

All 3 designs which form part of the campaign – ‘I heart ‘80s’ which embodies the rise of the empowered woman in her 1980s glory, ‘I heart ‘90s’ which heralds the extravagant attitude of the era where fashion, music and art collided and ‘I heart ‘00s’, which illustrates the sports luxe decade – will be displayed at the Coca-Cola light®  stand at The Wedding Expo®.

And as a sparkling treat, visitors will stand the chance to win the grand prize of Coca-Cola light® and Marc Jacobs weekend shopping trip to London, with R 50 000 in spending money to splash out on Marc Jacobs clothing and accessories, simply by visiting the Coca-Cola light® stand and purchasing any one of the designer 330ml cans. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.cocacola.co.za.

“The Wedding Expo® is delighted to be working with Coca-Cola light® on this campaign. We believe that the bridal fashion shows are the perfect platform to launch the Coca-Cola light® Sparking Together with Marc Jacobs campaign.” Says Amanda Cunningham, managing director of The Wedding Expo®.

Available in South Africa since mid-June, the Coca-Cola light® Sparkling Together with Marc Jacobs limited edition collection follows previous partnerships with international designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld.

Additional Details:

The Wedding Expo® takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome, Northgate, Johannesburg on August 24th and 25th and is open from 9am to 5pm. The Coca-Cola light® Fashion Spectaculars run both days at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Entry to the expo costs R100 per person and you can book online at http://www.wedding-expo.co.za.

Preen x Aldo Rise

The wait is over! In stores now, ALDO RISE is proud to launch its third collaboration with London-based design duo Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi of Preen by Thornton Bregazzi.

Buffalo 66, the darkly absurd cult American film, characterized Preen's perpetual play on the masculine and feminine identity for Spring/Summer 2013. The PREEN x ALDO RISE collection contrasts classic shapes with striking patchwork combinations. Stand-out styles include a pump with mixed exotic influences and asymmetric vamp; an ankle-strap stiletto with a flash of neon and touch of snake. Detailed with a silver square metal lock closure, the collection is an exquisite distillation of Preen's masterful balance.

PREEN x ALDO RISE is now available in select ALDO stores worldwide. Through ALDO RISE, ALDO supports, promotes and celebrates daring talent in the fashion community.

Moonlight Sonata

The romantic allure of first spring is captured in Moonlight Sonata, the whimsical new story from Forever New ... 

A delicate airiness conjures a feminine colour palette of ivory powder, dusky lilac, soft mint, apricot and periwinkle; awash in vintage border florals and swirly deco prints. 

Bygone eras are subtly referenced with vintage details on new season shapes. Crochet inserts and white on white embroidery decorate blouses and tops, with deco style embellishment adoring dresses for formal occasions. Column maxi dresses, floaty split-hem gowns and flouncy 1950’s style prom dresses are the perfect choices for the first occasions of the season. 

This graceful collection is enhanced with classic finishing touches. Pastel-toned structured day bags and box clutches make pretty day-to-night options, while heels are worn tall with dainty ankle straps and intricate embellished details. Jewellery is subtly shimmering and encrusted with pearls and gemstones. 

Some Items I can't wait to get my hands on:

Left: Petalcream Greta Sparkle Silk Maxi R2299.00

Right: Spliced Animal Lara Printed Maxi Dress R1799.00

Nude Croc Mary Jane Day Bag R499.99

 Left: Seafoam Prue Notched Blazer R899.00

Right: Mirror Floral Brynn Printed Dress R1199.00 

Be swept away with the dreamy Moonlight Sonata collection, available in all Forever New stores and select Edgars stores from 22 August 2013.

All Photos via Forever New

Pink Lady ♥

I just LOVE this editorial in the September 2013 issue of British Vogue featuring British Supermodel Cara Delavigne, photogrpaphed by Walter Pfeiffer ...

Stylist Francesca Burns shows off Cara's sweet side in a variety of feminine silhouettes (encompassing '50 shades of pink') ranging from designers like Gucci, Miu Miu, Rochas, Comme des Garçons, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Balenciaga, Prada, Emporio Armani, Lanvin, JW Anderson, Celine, and Chanel. 

Hair and Make-up were done James Pecis and Lucia Pica respectively. 

All pictures via Vogue.uk

Topshops Latest Trends: August 2013

Topshop has revealed it's latest trends that will be available in South African Stores Mid-August ...

THE CRAFT 

This trend references the cult 90’s teen film, ‘The Craft’ about a group of young girls who get into witchcraft. Modernised fabrications, PU and simple-style silhouettes are paired with oversized boyfriend outerwear pieces. Organic, spooky woodland motifs and photographic inky florals in bruised colours are prevalent. Moulded appliqué and corded trophy sweats worn with gothy maxi/midi floaty dresses help to create the high low feel for this trend. Monochrome laser cuts, micro studding and colourful embroideries are used for embellishment. The long leg jumpsuit re-surfaces and the pinny also looks set to continue in softer fabrications and prints. 

MARGOT’S WORLD

This is a blend of Femme Fatale and Wes Andersons’s iconic heroines — Suzy from last year’s Moonrise Kingdom and of course Gwyneth as Margot in The Royal Tenenbaums. 

This colourful and playful trend has a slight retro feel but with a modern twist. Outerwear is key but there is a move away from the boyfriend Crombie and patched furs, vintage inspired and contrast collars look new again. Simple mini shift dresses are worn under plasticized vinyl overcoats. This season it is all about mix and match separates: quirky skirts (Conversational & Mixed Media Applique) worn with crop silhouettes and shorter length honeycomb knits and tailored jackets paired with the pencil which has returned! Bold intarsia motifs are big with a mixed yarn bear face & cute-kitsch appliqué ideas for tees & sweats. Socks are worn with heavy soled platform shoes. 

90's ANTWERP 

90's Antwerp is a trend which pays homage to the Belgian school of conceptual designers who had their heyday in the early nineties. This features innovative fabrications and experimental techniques. Masters of deconstruction and an avant-garde approach, they re-invented the classics with a distinctly modern edge. The story is strongly rooted in tailored pieces, with a heavy influence of menswear staples prevalent. Tailored men’s-style trousers, crisp white poplin shirts and mix slouch overcoats are all twisted or subverted in some way. The elements are raw or bound seams, clever folding and origami influences to create semi-sculptural shapes, asymmetry and functional fastenings such as zips, velcro and D-rings. 

So, Which trend will you be buying into from Topshop this August?

All images via Topshop

August ... ♥