Afrigarde is a South African neck art range, created by the totally cool Maria Uys (seriously, she’s so cool). How many days can I style up my festive and post-festive looks, with the Afrigarde choker? I put myself to the test; Turns out- I can do it quite a bit. Here’s a few #OOTDs Cowgirl Out…
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Thanks to the Designers, Hotels, PR folk & Brands that made my 2016
For many, 2016 has been a world of disappointment, but – while I can list the soul-crushing challenges of this year – I will focus on the amazing positive aspects right now. This year has produced some amazing content for me; and this would not have been possible without the collaborations, the tireless efforts to…
Outfit of the Day: Seaside Vagabond
You’ve been seeing quite a number of my #OOTDs these past few days. Today, I’m throwing good vibes your way with a lil seaside vagabond look. I’m taking you back to the beach so you can feel carefree once again. We’re back at Clifton beach with its glittering turquoise and navy blue ocean water; and soft…
Outfit of the Day: A Twist of Lime
It’s Friday BITCHES! I bet you are so amped to do God-knows-what this weekend, so let me drop a little inspiration your way today. It’s Day 4 of my daily #OOTD posts, and I decided to immerse you in unapologetic fierceness. But first…today’s location. We are doing Clifton 3 Beach. Cape Town has a beach to…
Profile: Soul Design in mind
Amid my late night research on up-and-coming fashion brands in South Africa, I came across ‘Soul Design’. Here I am thinking “Alright, another cool jewelry brand based in Cape Town”, but there is so much more to it apparently. So #KlaasInSession with Abi James – the heart and soul of Soul Design – who took…
SA Menswear Week AW16 – Day 4
Last day of SA Menswear Week AW16 and I was so keen to conclude the week…hmmm, first time I’ve been excited to get to the end of a fashion week. One need not guess how rare that is, and how tempestuous it renders my reviews. To conclude my SA Menswear Week look book, I rocked…
Summer Essentials 2015
Many of you have already headed home to revel in the freedom of December holidays, and that may mean snow-capped winter wonders, rainy moors…or one kick-ass summer. In South Africa, we have a sunny festive season which demands excellence in styling your every day looks, as well as slaying all floral-printed comers at the beach….
Treasure chest: My jewelry box
I’ve always loved things that glitter and sparkle, and I’ve acquired a love of antiques and vintage items. Today, my accessories have a home in several unique boxes – engraved antique wooden chests bought in a little shop filled to the brim with forgotten things. My bracelets are forced together in close proximity, with metal…
Street style 4.8
I’d never fail you with not publishing another set of street style shots from my escapades. I spotted them from the corner of my eye. In the middle of one of the hottest days they were decked in black, whites and greys. I could not resist getting a shot of them. I want the hat…
Malls and Men
Don’t get it twisted – Men can shop. While some may think they are bound by the inextricable Man Code that dictates their actions to the only extreme acceptance of Metrosexuality, there are some that don’t subscribe to such trivial unwritten mandates. While on my shopping steez, I spotted this man leaving the Gucci store…
Style Daily: Me on Wardrobe Essentials
Gwenyth Paltrow said that: “Beauty, for me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” Girls have it easy. Seriously, so much variety in our clothing and so much to do with hair. So, let’s take a look at some wardrobe essentials. College girls in Cape Town can be…
Hidden Treasure
Nestled in Lawrence Street,Central,Port Elizabeth is a shop that specializes in housing items of rarity and value. It’s one of my favorite stores. It has over 10 000 books – new and old novels. I have seen the notes of E.E Cummings, the detective series of “Sherlock Holmes” and even the latest in Nora Roberts/JD…