Archive for February, 2010

I’m sitting here at my desk  in lovely Cape Town, South Africa, but, where I really wish I could be and know I should be, is New York – New York Fashion Week of course.

It’s with no doubt, The place to be.

CAROLINA HERRERA

ARISE MAGAZINE AFRICAN COLLECTIVE – PART III

With well-known designers such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, DKNY and Michael Kors showing off there ever so chic  2010 Fall collections, who wouldn’t wanna be there????

For pics, info of all the designers and any other detz about NYFW, go to http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/fall2010/home.html

His vision and talent for eccentric and utterly unique designs will truly be missed…

Alexander McQueen himself

Born 16 March 1969 and died 12 February 2010

He dressed various celebs, including: Rhianna, Beyonce, Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham, and of course Lady Gaga.

He was known for his rebellious designs. A little piece of fashion died with him. RIP ♥

Love her or hate her, this newly born superstar has bought a whole new meaning to music and haute couture. This is L A D Y  G A G A…

Loving her style!

Will do a more in depth post about her soon

It all started at Pre-primary school…

Remember those huge Spice Girl shoes? The lollipops with the free sticker inside? The posters? Key rings? T – Shirts, the CDs and of course the words – “I’ll tell you what you want, what you really really want” blaring everywhere you go?

I was 5 years old back then and sang with my ‘group’ (my school friends) – and of course, I was always Posh Spice ‘cos I had the brown hair you see. Seems like yesterday. I think it was from then on that my respect for Victoria Beckham grew. She was, with out a doubt, and always will be…posh.

She might not be the greatest singer the world has ever seen or the happiest face in photographs, but what I can guarantee you about her, is that she ALWAYS looks FANTASTIC. She has a great sense of humour and she stands by her family no matter what and that counts for a lot in my book – ( remember the whole scandal with David and those affairs?).

A thought to ponder on: Have you ever seen Victoria having a bad hair day or in a scandal involving drugs, flashing her private parts or partying all day and night leaving her kids at home? Nah. She’s a “clean” celeb as far as I’m concerned.

Another thing that everybody can commend her for is her sense of style. She always looks great. Even when she’s pregnant! Victoria has been voted celeb of the year, best dressed and most famous celeb numerous times.

The horrible things people have called her from time to time gnaws at my mind – like “skeletal spice”. Give the lady a break, she’s been made fun of her whole life! Personally – I think there is a lot of jealousy that motivates that kind of abuse. There are many who would love to look like her after having had three children and living a high powered life in the full glare of public criticism all the time. Not to mention having a husband who is always in the spotlight too – for good or bad.

On a lighter note, my friends say I have the look of Posh Spice about me – minus the pout, LOL. Can’t say if that is true but it could be worse – I really don’t mind being paid that kind of compliment.  Wish it came with her wardrobe though!!

My collection of books, perfumes, creams and magazine/newspaper article cuttings – (from primary school).

Wish I could be VB’s baby…could be a billionaire

The brand Chanel has been referred to as: “One of the most chic in haute couture”. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel started something that has now become one of the greatest fashion empires to date.

She was born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel in France in 1883 and grew up in a world where women’s clothing was uncomfortably restrictive with corsets and tight laces. She changed all that by bringing in the comfortable, casually elegant style of dressing which revolutionized the way women saw themselves. In 1922 she created the most famous of all perfumes - Chanel No.5 – which is still made today. She died in 1971 aged 87.

Chanel Couture defines class, simplicity and originality. It gives a whole new meaning to women’s couture. “She dressed the modern women in clothing for a lifestyle”.

Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of Coco Chanel intended to be long-lasting, versatile and affordable. This was given the abbreviation LBD.

Whenever we see somebody dressed in a Chanel gown there is always an instant “ooh” or “aah”. There is nothing more exhilarating than strutting down the street with a Chanel handbag over your shoulders or simply working a pair of Chanel shades.

Chanel has inspired many fashion designers. They “continue to reinforce her concept of uncomplicated classics that inspire many contemporary designers’ ready-to-wear collections”.

I leave you with this…

A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous

Coco Chanel

2010 J&B MET…

It’s the time of the year that every South African celeb, fashionista or horse lover looks forward to. The J&B Met is The place to be. It’s that time where designers are paid ridiculous amounts of money to pull Chic pieces together for SA’s finest. This is what people, like me – an average citizen, go to see. Besides the thousands of people and breathtaking fashion, we have to acknowledge the horses and jockey’s that train the whole year and put great effort into this very event…well done.

What I loved most about this whole extravaganza was seeing South Africans being…well…South Africans. A ray of cultures at the same place and time.

This year I decided to stay out of the spotlight and not dress according to the “In Full Colour” theme, simply because I wanted to observe before I make my mark next year

This was my outfit

The wind that day was terrible – my hat kept on blowing off, lol!

Really loved this group It was so difficult to take pics of the outfits because there were just way too many people.

Loved this – very clean and simple.

Some decided to go more casual – but still very stylish.

Hats, hats and more hats. It’s all about the hats!

In Full Colour – Yes.

This is what I wore last year to the Glitz&Glam theme. Was true fun.

‘Til next year…