SA Tattoo Spectacular at Montecasino

The SA Tattoo in partnership with JacarandaFM and M-Net returns to the Montecasino outdoor event area for the MTN Festival from 6-9 September 2012 to present its Biggest and Most Spectacular line-up ever! Now in its 4th consecutive year, the SA Tattoo has thrilled more than 70,000 people, selling out at every show since its launch in 2008 ...

Photo credit: John Hogg

This year, I was privileged to be invited to the 90-minute, open-air Spectacular event, which is the Biggest Tattoo ever staged at Montecasino!! And, for those of you who haven't seen it, most probably wonder how could something like 'Kilts and Bagpipes' be exciting ... but it is VERY Exciting, not to mention Breathtakingly Magnificent! 

Photo credit: John Hogg

My favourite parts of the Evening were: the reenactment of the Theme song from 'Game of Thrones' performed by the South African Military Health Service Band, and the Talentholdet Gym Team from Denmark who performed an Out-of-this-world Skipping Routine!!

Credit: Marina Brokorenko

The SA Tattoo's never-seen-before combination of local and international acts included the ever-popular traditional 180-piece massed pipes and drums and colourful contingent of Highland and Irish dancers, accompanied by Haggis & Bong as well as the Talentholdet Gym Team from Denmark; brass bands from the SA Air Force and SA Military Health Service; the Anavarata Dance Institute’s traditional Indian dancers; the harmonious "Affies" School Choir; a "HOGS" (Harley Owners Group) Harley-Davidson display bike riding team and a demonstration of absolute military precision by the SA Army Pace-Stick team. 

The HOG's (behind) and Haggis and Bong (in front)
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The soloists for this year's finale were the highly talented singer and actress, Siyasanga Papu, and popular local recording artist and theatre, television and movie actor, Vaughan Gardiner whose combined vocal prowess closes the 2012 event. 

Photo credit: Warren Haltmann

Show Dates & Times:

• Thursday, 6 September 2012 @ 20:00
• Friday, 7 September 2012 @ 20h30 
• Saturday, 8 September 2012 @14:00 17:00 & 20:30 
• Sunday, 9 September 2012 @ 18:00 

Venue: Montecasino, Outdoor Event Area 
Ticket Prices: R218.00 – R398.00. (discounted tickets - groups of 10 or more & children under the age of 12). Wheelchair friendly. 
Booking information: Tickets can be bought via the Internet or at Computicket centres throughout the country.

Photo credit: John Hogg

This show has sold out for 3 years running so hurry if you don't want to miss this Amazing Performance. The show offers much entertainment for the entire family to enjoy! 

If you are Q-rious to find out more information, contact info@satattoo.co.za or visit www.satattoo.co.za or on Facebook: South African TATTOO

Did You Know?

The tradition of a Tattoo has been adopted in most major cities throughout the world. Cities like London, Moscow, Berlin, Oslo, Toronto, Quebec, Basel, Las Vegas, Sydney and Dubai all produce successful Tattoos. The most famous of all is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. First staged in 1950, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws an international audience of over 200 000 people and reaches a television audience of another 100 million viewers worldwide, annually. 

Photo credit: John Hogg

Source: SA Tattoo Press Release

My Birthday!

Thanks so much to EVERYONE who wished me a Happy Birthday! ... I had a Memorable day filled with Love, Happiness and Much Laughter!

So below, to share with you, Little Memorable Moments of my day:

What my desk looked like when I came to work this morning
Loving the 'My Little Pony' Theme my work-mates created :)

Little Moments from my day at Work and my Sister's AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS Red Velvet Cupcakes!
(Notice the Pink Hair-extension-piece from the 'My Little Pony')

Fun and Excitement at the SA Tattoo Show at Montecasino!

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Week Ahead!

~ ♥ ~

The Vogue 120

To celebrate their 120th Anniversary, US Vogue not only got Lady Gaga to cover this Special Issue, but released an Incredibly Beautiful Story properly called The Vogue 120 ... 

From L to R: model Karen Elson in Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, Christopher Bailey of Burberry, model Stella Tennant in Burberry Prorsum, Stella McCartney, and model/designer Claudia Schiffer, both in Stella McCartney

The issues covers Stylish Singers, Designers, Actors and Models (all under 45) photographed by Norman Jean Roy, to become part of the most alluring fairytale we could possibly dream of … an Extremely Vogue Fairytale, none-the-less!

Raf Simons, far right, with actress Diane Kruger in Dior Haute Couture

Included in the photo spread are Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy, Raf Simons, Nicolas Ghesquiere of Balenciaga, Kate Upton, Claudia Schiffer, Christopher Kane and others ... Just take a look at the Beautiful Photos below:

Peter Copping of Nina Ricci (centre), and Erdem Moralioglu of Erdem (right)

Rooney Mara and Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy

Phoebe Philo, with model Marie Piovesan in Céline

From L to R: Vanessa Traina, Jenna Courtin-Clarins, Prisca Courtin-Clarins, Virginie Courtin-Clarins, Claire Courtin-Clarins, Lauren Santo Domingo, Shala Monroque, Alexia Niedzielski, Lily Kwong, and Elizabeth von Guttman

Jennifer Lawrence in a Diesel Black Gold Jacket and Michael Kors swimsuit

From L to R: Hernandez and McCollough of Proenza Schouler, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, and Neville and Wainwright of Rag & Bone.

Peter Dundas with model Caroline Trentini in Emilio Pucci

From L to R: Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, Joseph Altuzarra, and Anthony Vaccarello with models Chanel Iman, Kate Upton, and South Africa's very own Candice Swanepoel

Nicolas Ghesquière of Balenciaga with Kristen Stewart, wearing Balenciaga, and is the face of its new fragrance, Florabotanica

From L to R: Models Karlie Kloss (in Marchesa), Liu Wen, Arizona Muse, and Joan Smalls, all wearing Vera Wang Bride dresses.

Florence Welch in a Chanel dress, Dolce & Gabbana cape and boots

Source of Images: Vogue US

Disney gets a High-Fashion Makeover

The New York store Barneys, has collaborated with Disney for the upcoming Christmas Campaign, which sees iconic characters including Minnie, Daisy Duck and Cruella de Vil getting high-fashion makeovers...

Entitled Electric Holiday, the campaign pays tribute to Disney's famous 'Electric Parades' and will be launched with a three-dimensional light show on 14 November 2012.

Minnie strikes a pose in Lanvin

"This is a lot of fun," said Barneys creative director Dennis Freedman, who explained that the store has tried to represent the fashion industry as accurately as possible. "The important thing to me was always that it had to be authentic," he told WWD. "It really had to hit the nail on the head in every detail."

Daisy showcases her bespoke Dolce & Gabbana design

Alongside stills of each character, the campaign also features a short film centring on a dream of Minnie's, in which she's front row at a fashion show — with her newly-styled Disney counterparts appearing on the catwalk.

Goofy is dressed in Balmain

Other characters to feature include: Cruella is dressed head-to-toe in Rik Owens, Mickey in Balenciaga, Goofy in Balmain, Princess Tiana in Proenza Schouler, and Snow White in Nina Ricci.

This is one Christmas Display that I'd really love to see. New York for Christmas maybe...hmmm?

Source: Vogue UK

Happy Spring Day!

Spring is Finally Here! So, to get everyone in the mood here are a few pictures to remind everyone how AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL Spring is! ...

Nothing like some Beautiful Flowers, Sunlight, and some Sheer Fabrics in an array of colours (from Brights to Pastels) to pay tribute the lovely weather that we are finally having!

So go outside and ...