Burberry Blue Label - Spring/Summer 2011Burberry Blue LabelSpring/Summer Collection 2011Burberry Blue Label has created a Brit chic, high street fashion collection for Spring/Summer 2011. The centerpiece of the range is this season's trendy trench coat, seen in different colours and fabrics. The conservative colour palette includes deep r…
Tuesday Thrills - Nanine Fine WearFashion by Nanine Fine WearCape Town based designer Nanine du Plessis created Nanine Fine Wear to suit the sophisticated and classic style of South African women. Her designs are approachable and timeless. She constructs investment pieces that are made from the best quality imported fabrics. Her Win…
Closet Confidential with AntheaOn this edition of Closet Confidential, I got to fashionize with Cape Town based blogger Anthea, who has a passion for leather, comfortable clothing and vintage dresses. Anthea has an inspiring sense of style, which she shares on her blog, Embracing Style. These are some of her fashion favourites an…
Looks of the WeekMy Best & Worst Fashion PicksThis week, beautiful and bright coloured evening gowns caught my fancy. Katie Holmes is sublime in a silk fuchsia blouse and bow, which she paired with a matching pleated skirt. She wore the dress to the Annual Drama Desk Awards. The outfit is from her own design line, H…
Stylista of the Week - Lucy LiuLucy LiuStylish Star of the WeekLucy Liu spent the week promoting the animated movie 'Kung Fu Panda 2', to which she lends her voice. The actress chose to wear knee-length dresses with belted waists in monochromatic colours. She also kept her looks simple by not wearing any jewellery.For the Los Ang…
Friday FrillsWe cannot tell what may happen to us in the strange medley of life,But we can decide what happens in us,How we can take it,What we do with it,And that is what really counts in the end.Joseph Fort Newton…
The Coloured Jeans TrendDenim jeans in delectable shades are a huge trend this season. Add a refreshing splash of colour to your rail of tedious blue jeans. If you're intimidating by the bright colours, you can opt for subtle pastel shades instead. This streetwise trend has been a hit with celebrities, as shown below.Top R…
Olivia Palermo in an Issa DressLove This DressOlivia Palermo dressed in IssaStylish socialite Olivia Palermo wore this exquisite Issa dress for Qatar based magazine, Haute Muse.The luxurious silk jersey gown is striking in a rich violet shade. It has pleated panels that create a beautiful flowing effect and is made from 100% silk…
Tuesday Thrills - Urban Glamour HandbagsClutch Bagsby Urban GlamourHandcrafted from the highest quality leather, Urban Glamour typifies what the essential South African handbag is all about. This Johannesburg based brand represents all that is bold, classy and colourful about handbags. Their designs have dazzled savvy shoppers both locall…
Divas and Darlings - Billboard Music Awards 2011Red Carpet FashionThe Billboard Music Awards 2011Las Vegas glittered with singing stars at last nights' Billboard Music Awards. Here is the best and worst of the red carpet arrivals.All BlackFergie 'dominated' in an Hervé Léger leather dress with cut-outs, clasps, a harness, high neck, peplum skirt …
The Friendship FilesI am truly blessed to have such a large group of amazing friends from all over the country. Our bonds have remained faithful over the years and we have grown closer, stronger and wiser together. To honour them, I have created 'The Friendship Files'. I posed the same question to each of them, and the…
Divas and Darlings - Young Hollywood Awards 2011Red Carpet FashionYoung Hollywood Awards 2011The 13th Annual Young Hollywood Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, where Tinseltown's most promising new stars were honoured. Here are some fashionable looks from the event. Rising StarsAimee Teegarden won the 'TV Actress of the Year' Award. She…
Looks of the WeekStar StyleThe Best and Worst of the WeekThese are my favourite and not-so favourite looks of the week.Vanessa Hudgens attended an event in New York wearing this black and brown ensemble. I wouldn't have thought that these two colours go well together but Vanessa manages to pull it off. Her two-tone …
Who Wore the Masculine Suit Better?Masculine Suit TrendWho wore it better?American socialite Olivia Palermo and Brazilian-Italian actress Gaia Bermani Amaral channeled the masculine runway trend this week, both in stylish suits. Olivia Palermo attended the 'Midnight in Paris' screening in New York City wearing a simple black suit wit…
The Second Stylish Week at Cannes 2011This Week's Style Assemblyfrom the Cannes Film Festival 2011While the rest of went on with our normal lives, another stylish week at Cannes continued. Stars pulled out all the stops at the various events held in the French Rivera this week. These are some of the highlights.The classic black gown was…
Friday FrillsWe do not understand joy until we have felt sorrow,Faith until we are tested,Peace, until we are faced with conflict,Trust, until we are betrayed,Love until it is lost, andHope, until we are faced with doubts.…
The Savvy Girls Guide to a Smokey EyeHow to create the Perfect Smokey EyeThe smokey eye is a timeless and glamourous look, seen on runways, models, celebrities, in magazines...and now on you. If you've always loved this smouldering makeup look, but didn't know how to achieve it, this guideline is especially for you. My friend Shakira i…
Britney Spears for Harper's BazaarCover Girl Britney Spearsfor Harper's Bazaar June/July 2011Britney makes a comeback on the June/July cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine. The pop star looks elegant on the cover and inside the mag, showcasing a more grown up and polished look. I wish she would dress like this in reality - classy dress…
