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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2e5accvKz7QIUqgHdbR22TJQCqcngptrdDzp_ADx0x1e2TCj6NE_d_scgywAGoRb30fVXfDbT1aNjZnAodYBvxb2hm3x8Jv-p5usT5Ut8GWy3Y5ylm_BybFytaMCYAM5XwfKYI5qW64/s1600/Quote+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2e5accvKz7QIUqgHdbR22TJQCqcngptrdDzp_ADx0x1e2TCj6NE_d_scgywAGoRb30fVXfDbT1aNjZnAodYBvxb2hm3x8Jv-p5usT5Ut8GWy3Y5ylm_BybFytaMCYAM5XwfKYI5qW64/s1600/Quote+2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;">"Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problems and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect, just be an excellent example of being human."</div> <div>Anthony Robbins</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> </div></div>

Friday Frills

"Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go...

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A Very Popular Prada Dress

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Striped Prada Dress</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;">Spring/Summer 2011</div><div style="text-align: auto;"> <div style="text-align: auto;">If there's any dress to salute the beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, this has got to be it. The striped Prada dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection has been hot property on and off the runway. The combination of cerise, citrus orange and black with stripes of varying widths is what sets this eye-catching dress apart. It's very bold and playful, and can be difficult to pull off, having both horizontal stripes and bright colours. However, the dress has already been worn by a rock chick, rising teenage star, a sought-after blonde beauty and an award winning TV actress/producer. Three of them in the same month!</div><div style="text-align: auto;"> </div></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXP36bk6leb-66-qH12C4nE-xQN6v5Th6P7XQ9xADhDNHNoV65yfMC8NVhAZIUPpSq5pJac47_IFqX_0Imp4XkOBv6r-11YrvxHjNxIKnUF86TU47s0kRHPPrKWRyUvnDZijDAF_ujW3w/s1600/prada+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXP36bk6leb-66-qH12C4nE-xQN6v5Th6P7XQ9xADhDNHNoV65yfMC8NVhAZIUPpSq5pJac47_IFqX_0Imp4XkOBv6r-11YrvxHjNxIKnUF86TU47s0kRHPPrKWRyUvnDZijDAF_ujW3w/s640/prada+dress.jpg" width="442" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">The multicolored dress with a flounced hem was originally shown at Milan Fashion Week in September 2010. It was first worn by 14-year old Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld to the 2011 SAG Awards in January. She looked hip and age-appropriate in the longer version of this dress. Gwen Stefani then donned the dress for a fashion spread in the April issue of Elle UK, accessorizing it with a chunky gold necklace. Amanda Seyfried wore it on the cover of US Elle, also for their April 2011 issue. Tina Fey appears in the April issue of InStyle magazine, wearing the same form-fitting dress. It's surprising that stylists have selected this dress for a 14-year-old, as well as a 40-year-old. I don't think that it has an appeal that works for both a youthful and mature market.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Who wore it best? </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>

A Very Popular Prada Dress

Striped Prada Dress Spring/Summer 2011 If there's any dress to salute the beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, this has got t...

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Spero Villioti - Autumn Winter 2011

Spero Villioti Haute Couture Autumn/Winter Collection 2011 Johannesburg based haute couture designer, Spero Villioti has been dressing SA's elite for 25 years. Besides for managing a successful fashion house, Villioti also runs a specialized design academy, passing his couture knowledge and expertise on to budding design students.  His winter collection for 2011 is all about glitz, glamour and gold. Spero took inspiration from his surrounding 'city of gold' to create this luxurious range. Metallics and sensational short dresses were the frontrunners at his show during fashion week. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2W30NJyQSVYFiuWVN_Q9beIoo2aYAEDDMaxyjSoPY92iwNrMZlViML1moQHbxMKcK8OyeUVReZcBq1q9G7JKP9SGrnbLmxC0AHxv5O9_qcv42FmEFC0g42rWR_Ol7pmmK7LQWISE-YlY/s1600/spero+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2W30NJyQSVYFiuWVN_Q9beIoo2aYAEDDMaxyjSoPY92iwNrMZlViML1moQHbxMKcK8OyeUVReZcBq1q9G7JKP9SGrnbLmxC0AHxv5O9_qcv42FmEFC0g42rWR_Ol7pmmK7LQWISE-YlY/s640/spero+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A-line dresses were beautifully presented in opulent fabrics; adorned with floral appliqués, tulle, feathers and lace. Fringed ankle-strap stilettos and bold headpieces rounded off the look.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKPO32-drsIE_zdV1Nu74PTUUTcGt7AlHNl7Z250BdDGsnwNI_RnkcS9HrQZ0bnM0q2fpRCPk_POZ93XM6CYuzzlSh_uJzpDqvZHUkfh-2KF4hIT79ccWLw28BHyqMiovBE4Ceh4EBaA/s1600/spero+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKPO32-drsIE_zdV1Nu74PTUUTcGt7AlHNl7Z250BdDGsnwNI_RnkcS9HrQZ0bnM0q2fpRCPk_POZ93XM6CYuzzlSh_uJzpDqvZHUkfh-2KF4hIT79ccWLw28BHyqMiovBE4Ceh4EBaA/s640/spero+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The 'precious metal' theme was magnified by liquid silver and gold mini's and sparkly sequined dresses. Fringed accessories continued with black clutch bags.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zRn3gqHXP7WgTP6W14GGtMqaXSKefAeZJTIhXzH8PX-exJzgs07Tquw66yAfHuCQmXoaR-5V__Erc7zhZ0PbfBOCSFQrzc3xFPWplKveHEtCblC5ii-NilGGp2KHm-H00MVEdwhDcJM/s1600/spero1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4zRn3gqHXP7WgTP6W14GGtMqaXSKefAeZJTIhXzH8PX-exJzgs07Tquw66yAfHuCQmXoaR-5V__Erc7zhZ0PbfBOCSFQrzc3xFPWplKveHEtCblC5ii-NilGGp2KHm-H00MVEdwhDcJM/s640/spero1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: auto;">Evening gowns glistened in rich satiny fabrics and sumptuous colours. Frills and florals also made an appearance. </div><div style="text-align: auto;"> Spero Villioti clearly demonstrated his creativity and expert craftsmanship with swanky cocktail dresses and glamourous couture gowns. </div></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div>

Spero Villioti - Autumn Winter 2011

Spero Villioti Haute Couture Autumn/Winter Collection 2011 Johannesburg based haute couture designer, Spero Villioti has been dressing SA...

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Wedding Season

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwjJooQ5jBq46UCr7RZzwWNuhfBgbaPbdtuIe7SLFEmJmpEurM3-YjLNu933LYNzHaEtYKq4c3I8yHR2vyI2qNXTj4u7O6Nw3zPHpcgujQOq4wJKU7eM18PGuetuSJmm3F9YhpUrMolY/s1600/wedding+gowns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwjJooQ5jBq46UCr7RZzwWNuhfBgbaPbdtuIe7SLFEmJmpEurM3-YjLNu933LYNzHaEtYKq4c3I8yHR2vyI2qNXTj4u7O6Nw3zPHpcgujQOq4wJKU7eM18PGuetuSJmm3F9YhpUrMolY/s640/wedding+gowns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Wedding Season...a time for dress-fittings, hair styling, gift buying, tantrum throwing, shop hopping, floral arranging, food tasting, table setting, crash dieting, disaster dodging and complete fits of mania. And that's just the guests. Can you imagine what the bride goes through?  My weekends have been spent traveling around the country attending these fabulous little affairs. By little, I mean a 400-guest-event. A thousand people is usually considered a 'fair' amount. The most interesting element of beau monde weddings are the people. It's not the bride or groom; but the guests that really pull the whole show together.  The venue, bridal couple and decor may be different at every wedding, but it's the guests' conduct that's always the same. As an observant wedding watcher, I am going to tell you a little about what goes on behind the traditional society wedding.  When it comes to fashion, every woman will plan on what to wear for months prior to the function. Something that was just 'lying' in her cupboard simply won't do. She can't buy a dress off the rack; imagine the horror if someone else pitches up in the exact same outfit. So the next best thing is to fly over to Dubai and buy a gorgeous gown that she knows no one else in South Africa will have. If that's not possible, she will buy R3000-a-metre fabric and have one of SA's leading designers make her a customized gown. And it doesn't end there. There are matching shoes to be bought, clutch bags and jewellery. There are also all the pre-wedding parties to dress up for. Once the outfits are organized, hair appointments and make-up trials are set up for the week. One really has to look their best at someone else's wedding. It's like an episode of 'The Real Housewives of Elite South Africa'. The wedding reception is a place to celebrate the blissful union with family and friends, and also to dissect every little thing in between. And I mean every thing. The wedding-guest-turned-critic will break down and analyze every tiny component of the reception - the serviette holders, the colour of the tablecloths, the welcome drinks, the height of the centerpiece and the future mother-in-law. Then there's the food. Every guest somehow turns into a judge from MasterChef, fastidiously tasting and reviewing each dish with their newly 'evolved' palette. It's a rare occasion when all parties are entirely satisfied with the meal. Weddings are also the perfect hunting ground where doting mums search for prospective daughters-in-law (without their son's knowledge or permission). Having a creamy complexion, green eyes and brown hair will put you on top of the eligible bachelorette list. When approached, the first thing these young single ladies will ask, "Is he cute? What car does he drive?". Weddings *sigh*...the site upon which solid and sincere relationships are built. Finally, there's the dreaded but amusing chitchat. It's funny how the exact same conversation loom arounds every wedding I attend. Gossip is the actual centerpiece of each table; shadowing it with an equal amount of flattering and disparaging remarks. There are standard questions and comments that spread through the voluble (female) crowd.  If you don't speak wedding talk, this is what you can expect to hear: ^Did you see what she's wearing? It's lovely/hideous. ^Who designed her gown? ^The bride looks like such a sweet/sulky/ person. ^They make such a nice pair or  ^She's far too nice for him. Probably just married for the money. ^The food is so bland/delicious. ^Don't they have anything else to drink? ^What's for dessert? (Usually said right after a hearty 5 course meal) ^Have you seen any nice patterns? ^The decor is so old fashioned. Have they not heard of stretch draping? Said to young pretty lasses: ^Are you single? Can I hook you up with my nephew/cousin/son/grandson? ^You're taken? When are you getting married? ^You're married? When do you plan on having kids?  That's just the word exchange within the first fifteen minutes. I suggest you take some Aspirin along, you may need it after the 4-hour-affair. I have five more weddings to attend this season. Wish me luck!

Wedding Season

Wedding Season...a time for dress-fittings, hair styling, gift buying, tantrum throwing, shop hopping, floral arranging, food tasting, table...

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Tuesday Thrills - Plum Footwear

Plum Winter Collection 2011 I bought my first pair of Plum heels 6 years ago while on holiday in Cape Town. It was a pair of black bejewelled stilettos - glamourous and comfortable, I ended up buying it in two colours. Plum continues to manufacture trendy footwear, without compromising on comfort.  Aimed at a young dynamic market, these shoes are stylish as well as affordable. For Winter 2011, Plum serves up a beautifully designed range made with quality materials. Inspired by international fashion trends, the collection has everything from long to ankle boots, courts, pumps, flats and high heels.  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZhSPkUodTSJ5pz7ncmrlaRc_sPrRc53DXJKv8r02DjANQHNYgjJTxT8OY-5nqqHuB38rewd2Gpv8nWObzTK_JTkzk5XOQyzHpoEGbeJSEwFfO0cdW6e0zkNGfe3748Ua49bLngb6G70/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZhSPkUodTSJ5pz7ncmrlaRc_sPrRc53DXJKv8r02DjANQHNYgjJTxT8OY-5nqqHuB38rewd2Gpv8nWObzTK_JTkzk5XOQyzHpoEGbeJSEwFfO0cdW6e0zkNGfe3748Ua49bLngb6G70/s640/2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqS4UlyXTQq3OoPD-Lp0PiEM1aqR4dVXbjU2daCLjmSF2opQOFm76Z2aruZnKXnpFxzDX0OYVTR1lcTXuopIhRBwtAhx0GbjiaSrzFemxA4rFdXIiMaaBYfgmRxEfVl0u_YjtOvNx3u-E/s1600/plum+shoes+winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqS4UlyXTQq3OoPD-Lp0PiEM1aqR4dVXbjU2daCLjmSF2opQOFm76Z2aruZnKXnpFxzDX0OYVTR1lcTXuopIhRBwtAhx0GbjiaSrzFemxA4rFdXIiMaaBYfgmRxEfVl0u_YjtOvNx3u-E/s640/plum+shoes+winter.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>1. Ive is an interesting hybrid between a court shoe and ankle boot. Wear it over tights or skinnies. Available in black. Priced at R389 2. Trace incorporates this year's lace trend into a point-tip ankle boot. It also comes in a creamy white, as shown in the promotional picture above. Priced at R355 3. Alaina has an edgy multiple strap design and is shown here in a rich reddish brown. It's also available in black and grey. Priced at R445  4. The Laika leopard print shoe will jazz up any winter outfit. Priced at R355 5. The Harmony court shoe has a chic satin finish with hanging-chain detail. Also in black. Priced at R320 6. This Harmony design mixes leather and studs with a touch of tartan. Priced at R320 7. One of my winterlusts, the Dixie, is a high-heeled hiking boot that can be worn completely laced up or folded over. Priced at R535 8. Sahara is a slouchy ankle boot with low-heel and studded ankle straps. Take it from work to weekend wear. Priced at R355 9. The ivory coloured Lauren is a grungy tie-up boot that's an alternative to feminine heels. It also comes in black and brown. Priced at R399 10. The versatile Hannah cowboy boot has a low-heel and studded ankle straps. Priced at R525 11. Larissa is a modern high-heeled boot in this season's hottest colour, tan. Wear over jeans or with floaty dresses. Priced at R605 12. Ka is a longer, flat version of the lace-up boot, with a suede finish. Wear it with skirts, shorts and dresses. Also available in black and chocolate. Priced at R480 Treat your feet this winter with Plum footwear.  See the full collection and locate stockists in your area at <a href="http://www.plum.com.es/">plum.com.es</a>

Tuesday Thrills - Plum Footwear

Plum Winter Collection 2011 I bought my first pair of Plum heels 6 years ago while on holiday in Cape Town. It was a pair of black bejewel...

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Closet Confidential with Emily and Liza

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Closet Confidential featuring Emily Pettit-Coetzee & Liza West Emily and Liza are the dynamic duo behind the stylish site, <a href="http://www.iheartyouroutfit.com/">iheartyouroutfit</a>. With years of experience in the fashion and magazine industry, I knew they would be a great pair to fashionize with. They share their style sentiments, closet essentials and love of vintage clothes and bags. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XPgrreCcm3lFsScrl5Iy2pyYvgcmyjWqHgKiR0JH49YlONFGRSSBuz9dDKGNOJTdkQKCQ15K1CR1UbcQJXV7jtYG9sb51_fT8uLqdr9Sa7PWQpgPJ-6de_FEHE4jzEr_LJFqTwOK_Nc/s1600/liza+and+emily+cc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XPgrreCcm3lFsScrl5Iy2pyYvgcmyjWqHgKiR0JH49YlONFGRSSBuz9dDKGNOJTdkQKCQ15K1CR1UbcQJXV7jtYG9sb51_fT8uLqdr9Sa7PWQpgPJ-6de_FEHE4jzEr_LJFqTwOK_Nc/s640/liza+and+emily+cc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Describe your personal style Emily: I've always had a touch of bohemian about my personal style. Although I often wish it was more pronounced. If I had my way, I'd be dressed in head-to-toe vintage everyday, but I feel there are only a few people who can pull this off well! Liza: I like to think I have a classic style, but it's always evolving. I have a lot of vintage dresses, but I go through phases when I wear them a lot, then not at all. I'm happiest in skinnies, flats and a chic top. What has been your best fashion buy? Emily: Right now, I'd say my black boyfriend blazer, which I bought from Topshop. Throw it over anything and you're sorted! Liza: I have a few, I can't choose just one. definitely my black Seven for All Mankind skinnies, my Trenery wedges and an emerald green vintage blazer I found for R50 (even though my brothers say it looks like I'm wearing a Springbok's blazer, I don't care). Most extravagant fashion purchase? Emily: I tend to hunt for bargains rather than spend enormous amounts, however when Liza and I first started our little business, we went to a vintage sale and decided to spoil ourselves with one fantastic purchase each. I got a gorgeous pair of chocolate and purple Marc Jacobs heels. They're an entirely unpractical combination of colours, but I love them dearly. Liza: At this same sale, I bought myself a purple silk DKNY skirt (with pockets) - it is beautiful. What is your one-stop fashion shop? Emily: It's so hard to name one store which has everything. I always take a turn by Journey in Long Street and The Space is also a fave. Liza: I never go wrong in Woolworths for basics, plus they have Country Road and Trenery! And I always stop by Mr Price for bargains. What is on your fashion wish list? Emily: A vintage Chanel chain bag. It's always been my dream to walk into some dusty. forgotten second-hand shop and find one for a hundred bucks or something. Dream on! Liza: So many things. I dream of the vintage Chanel chain bag, and hope that I don't come across it when vintage trawling with Emily. It'll be a fight to the end all fights! A Mulberry Alexa bag, a Burberry trench, Marc Jacobs pumps with the round toe and low heel. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavJR4-qBfgGKosiBn76xYNUAXKO7Xqj5ro1dkXuR6R-7LXAkLg6LdwmjcrVJ9520vySHmi0_hN7cX4riZwuTUSzmSCUkJmdzze9NSlqwzhTpiqIKEp_wB9wO0eCtzT0QJvvE8-2rl4ZQ/s1600/style+icons+liza+and+emily.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavJR4-qBfgGKosiBn76xYNUAXKO7Xqj5ro1dkXuR6R-7LXAkLg6LdwmjcrVJ9520vySHmi0_hN7cX4riZwuTUSzmSCUkJmdzze9NSlqwzhTpiqIKEp_wB9wO0eCtzT0QJvvE8-2rl4ZQ/s640/style+icons+liza+and+emily.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Who are your style icons? Emily: Kate Moss and Sienna Miller I would say. A bit of a cliche I know, but I've never seen either of them in a look I wouldn't kill for. Liza: Alexa Chung, Blake Lively and Alix from thecherryblossomgirl.com All time Best Trend Emily: Right now, I'd say the high-waisted flare. I'm obsessed with 70's style. Liza: I'm loving the khaki trench. I have a gorgeous bell-sleeved trench, but I've got my eye on a long-sleeved one for winter. All time Worst Trend Emily: Through our friendship, Liza and I have embodied a few. Our bermuda shorts are probably one... Liza: Definitely has to be those turquoise and purple baseball jackets we both wore when we were about 13. But worst fashion trend is harem pants. What is your idea of a perfect outfit for a night out on the town? Emily: Black skinnies and a distressed necked-tee with my leather jacket. The venue dictates the shoes, heels on special occasions, but it's Cape Town, so generally it's brogues or leather sandals. Liza: I like a little black dress worn with heels or flats (depending on where we're going). <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsTV5u11chyvZIDsnwSY1pyy7hF3pIXwrzgEzyadPN2UoNbn7iodg6_FELgtwZSaojlSfWl2JNLpZQVPW2VFNmCRE-WS7Q-raTaeRPnqin05fFInaSXiH4VbQCvNtZmdkWNU3ZhMEl04/s1600/closet+must+haves+emily+and+liza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsTV5u11chyvZIDsnwSY1pyy7hF3pIXwrzgEzyadPN2UoNbn7iodg6_FELgtwZSaojlSfWl2JNLpZQVPW2VFNmCRE-WS7Q-raTaeRPnqin05fFInaSXiH4VbQCvNtZmdkWNU3ZhMEl04/s640/closet+must+haves+emily+and+liza.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are the 'must-have' items in your closet?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emily: Brogues, I have three pairs at the moment, which go with everything, but I'm always on the lookout for more. My black skinnies, and (at the moment, because I'm 6-months pregnant), Liza's Topshop maternity leggings. I'd be lost without them...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;">Liza: For this coming winter, I'm hoping to invest in more beautiful high-waisted tailored trousers, chic button-up shirts and a cape.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fabulous Fashion Advice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emily: Money can't buy you style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Liza: Ditto</div> *Special thanks to Emily and Liza for partaking in this interview. Visit their relaunched website, www.iheartyouroutfit.com

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Divas and Darlings - Kids Choice Awards 2011

Red Carpet Fashion Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2011 The young and skinny showed off their fashion sense at the Kids Choice Awards in Los Angeles this weekend. Up-and-coming stars competed with popular young actresses for their share of the media glare on Nickelodeon's orange carpet. Some were successful, while others were fashionably ill-fated.  My Chic Picks <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhg0Swb8uWEQEbS-urPANXJ1vr1v6eVq1bqp3NbkVTIrFMlBg2408ZZS5WTidZvz57pgtPZENzDTFwutMofLcSNu486F_BaXnRg8t3zzrv7AopuPhey_zGkykajoq0H2ZAh8O8WWaBhJA/s1600/kids+choice3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhg0Swb8uWEQEbS-urPANXJ1vr1v6eVq1bqp3NbkVTIrFMlBg2408ZZS5WTidZvz57pgtPZENzDTFwutMofLcSNu486F_BaXnRg8t3zzrv7AopuPhey_zGkykajoq0H2ZAh8O8WWaBhJA/s640/kids+choice3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heidi Klum is stylish in a simple short-sleeved black mini with decorative neckline by Gucci. Her wedges are by Jimmy Choo. Sofia Vergara ditched the diva dresses for a change and wore an embellished navy tunic with skinny jeans and navy peep-toes. My favourite look is Arielle Kebbel in a pinstripe blazer, tank top and black shorts by LOFT. She accessorized this cute and classy outfit with a Chanel bag, bejewelled Alice band and red sandals. Rosario Dawson chose a one-shoulder tiered eggplant dress, nude heels and jade clutch bag.</td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Prints and Rosy Hues</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIJUxi1dBLHCxdM9WBEZsA4N7kPGCKk4yxYAbIDy-yt0z5idFTmlX4CVtRj6j94dexPEY96UKlP3z2ReQLeYAoiCZLdCy_eU26UVI9ie62Hw6M9nmKZNSNc3IgSry1zCA4lrXjzKEi9o/s1600/kids+choice+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIJUxi1dBLHCxdM9WBEZsA4N7kPGCKk4yxYAbIDy-yt0z5idFTmlX4CVtRj6j94dexPEY96UKlP3z2ReQLeYAoiCZLdCy_eU26UVI9ie62Hw6M9nmKZNSNc3IgSry1zCA4lrXjzKEi9o/s640/kids+choice+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">British singer Pixie Lott shows her quirky side in this red and black heart-print dress with inverted-colour collar. Friday Night Lights actress Aimee Teegarden wears a red romper by The Heller with bronze metallic pumps and a Lauren Merkin clutch. Miley Cyrus stood out from the mini-wearing crowd in a floral floor-length Dolce & Gabbana gown. TV actress Erin Sanders wears a skintight wine red mini with bronze peep-toe heels and a tan clutch. Soul Surfer star Annasophia Robb wears an Aztec print dress by All Saints with tan heels.</td></tr> </tbody></table></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Young & Sparkly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9P7nGuTFP51QrvJcKtMEnWtXIhbmlT_TW7MGwOFvST001wXw3XtGgtV_OrHki9-uPC7pDb_EBUE73kvRnt7-3vQ84nRD4yIdaIscY0lz5_S6qiZkojq-6RlkVU_Uc59NaiWL_3iHIUw/s1600/kids+choice+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx9P7nGuTFP51QrvJcKtMEnWtXIhbmlT_TW7MGwOFvST001wXw3XtGgtV_OrHki9-uPC7pDb_EBUE73kvRnt7-3vQ84nRD4yIdaIscY0lz5_S6qiZkojq-6RlkVU_Uc59NaiWL_3iHIUw/s640/kids+choice+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Disney's Bella Thorne is all grown-up in a gold pleated mini dress by BCBG Max Azria. The beautiful star of Victorious, Victoria Justice dazzles in blue and gold sequined mini by Theia. She kept it glitzy with gold 'Martina' pumps by Brian Atwood & a Lauren Merkin clutch. Suite Life on Deck star Debby Ryan is unrecognizable in a gold strapless BCBGeneration dress. It's a bit of a miss with the black strappy BCBG sandals and ornate neckpiece. Sitcom star Daniella Monet shimmers in a fully sequined Tibi mini with yellow Jimmy Choo's.</td></tr> </tbody></table> Creamy Colours <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: auto;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeeWG5rF_Vi7668k7bWYRvbirEf_7Zy0jhWM35R3XJjjWLNCcQdpbLuTTfF23csjrhdPPNSef9iXxDu9YJvYZPRxWl6fwmsmP2qx0ZBqrI-YDHwP1lM-UDnb4YAtVVQsP1WMzzU_st4U/s1600/kids+choice2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeeWG5rF_Vi7668k7bWYRvbirEf_7Zy0jhWM35R3XJjjWLNCcQdpbLuTTfF23csjrhdPPNSef9iXxDu9YJvYZPRxWl6fwmsmP2qx0ZBqrI-YDHwP1lM-UDnb4YAtVVQsP1WMzzU_st4U/s640/kids+choice2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Italia Ricci wears a nude bustier dress with feathered skirt and gold sandals. Nicky Hilton dons a mesh and cotton-blend strapless mini by Proenza Schouler, teamed with nude Brian Atwood pumps. Kim Kardashian is frilly in a cream (very) low-cut dress with tan shoes and belt by Azzedine Alaia. Selena Gomez is comfortably casual in an ensemble by Christian Cota. She added some colour to the chiffon-print top and white shorts with aqua Camila Skovgaard sandals. Another version of the nude strapless dress is worn by singer/actress Ariana Grande, with Christian Louboutin 'Pampas' pumps.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> The Fashionably Challenged <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-a2Gtv7Zn9L1q1-uzva3UiYhnXniOULgdAZG-Q7s6jiFQrFHPpHzq54zDS_luwT23pozwtETGAEfhUAhhEOU7gt1o4bSuK6e-6FMyZZoN8yGHaME1N0p7iyrfQOv0QO7y0tcXEoixvc/s1600/kids+choice1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-a2Gtv7Zn9L1q1-uzva3UiYhnXniOULgdAZG-Q7s6jiFQrFHPpHzq54zDS_luwT23pozwtETGAEfhUAhhEOU7gt1o4bSuK6e-6FMyZZoN8yGHaME1N0p7iyrfQOv0QO7y0tcXEoixvc/s640/kids+choice1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taylor Momsen should have lightened up on the heavy make-up, hair extensions and outrageous platforms.  This is a kid's event after all. Nathalia Ramos in a tacky showgirl top with an ice-skater's skirt by An Li. Paris Hilton looks awkward in this high collared Opening Ceremony dress and satin bridal shoes. iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove's in Miu Miu - neon pink, chintzy satin and austere black shoes are a bad combination. Elizabeth Gilles wears a gloomy navy and black shirt dress with ruffle sleeves by Elizabeth and James.</td></tr> </tbody></table>

Divas and Darlings - Kids Choice Awards 2011

Red Carpet Fashion Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2011 The young and skinny showed off their fashion sense at the Kids Choice Awards in...

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