Author ArchiveSA’s Got Talent March 10th, 2010
I Wish It Was Cold March 10th, 2010 Photograph: Tommy Ton of Jak&Jil Can Winter just arrive already? As a lover of coats and a sweaty Capetonian who is tired of slowly melting in the current heat wave, the idea of cold, crisp mornings and rugging up in a to-die-for cosy coat is seriously appealling. Of course if that coat was designed by one Phoebe Philo for Celine I would be even happier. Ms Philo is cleaning up the fashion front row with her collection for the fashion house and you can see why: she’s given the brand a sophisticated edge that is at once easy to wear and instantly chic. This is an investment buy you’d wear forever then hand down to your daughter… Tommy Ton of Jak & Jil took this photo at Milan Fashion Week… Check out the very cool selection of his images at Paris Fashion Week posted on Style.com  The Vixen March 10th, 2010
Hey Lady March 9th, 2010
 Future Forward March 8th, 2010
 Ah, I'll have one of those, one of those and yup, one of those! Wow, this opens up a whole new can of shopping worms… Launched at Madrid Fashion Week last week, you can now log on to the Yoox shopping portal, watch the latest runway shows, click on the item you want to buy, find out the price as well as what colours and sizes are available and ka-ching, with one more click of the mouse, you’re the proud owner of one times hot-off-the-runway designer item. I can hear a whole legion of credit cards groaning as plastic burns through cyberspace… Get Knitted March 8th, 2010
 Liz and her lovely scarf His knitwear is also for sale at Browns, which doesn’t seem to ship to SA, boo hoo!, but go have a look anyway… Impressions Of Paris March 5th, 2010
Well, if, like me, you’re over work on this Friday, then get involved in even more work avoidance by checking out the cool street styles snapped in Paris by Refinery 29’s Mr. Newton. Chez Lulu March 5th, 2010
She Is A Genius March 5th, 2010
 All I see are little signs saying 'Buy me! Buy me!' Owner Jacqui Hunter fills her space with quirky finds from here and abroad (top tip: she stocks Tord Boontje products!), commissions can’t-live-without products (like beautiful leather purses and bags) and scouts out local jewellers, artists and ceramists to do her store proud. You’ll also find a fab selection of weird and wonderful trinkets like windup robots, miniature brides and grooms and notebooks and paper products to satisfy your inner stationery slut. These are a few of the things that have recently caught my eye at Imagenius.
Watch It March 4th, 2010 Dazed & Confused So I thought this was pretty novel: Swatch have asked AnOther Magazine, Dazed & Confused, V, i-D, Nylon and Wallpaper to compete with one another by shooting their latest range, the 80s inspired Colour Codes Collection, as and how they want. Visitors to the magazines’ websites then vote for their favourite shoot and stand the chance of winning a watch… Exposure across six brands in a fun, visually creative and digitally interactive way. Clever Swatch! I voted for Dazed&Confused’s effort – will keep you posted if I win the watch! To see all the magazine shoots and to cast your vote, click here  Wallpaper Pin Hole Shoes March 4th, 2010 Photograph: Steven Jones Like me, photographer Steven Jones is obsessed with shoes and collaborated with bespoke shoe-designer, Hetty Jones, on his latest pin-hole camera exhibition entitled ‘Pinhole Shoes’ that is showing in the Shoe Boutique (2nd floor) of Liberty, London. If you’re in the big smoke, go check it out. If you’re stuck down south, then read the interview with the photographer on Dazed Digital.  Photograph: Steven Jones Trend Watch March 4th, 2010 Cute, huh? Spotted at the Design Indaba last week, just after posting about the new range of feather fascinators by Louise Park Ross, now available at Mungo & Jemima… Ha Ha Ha Ha March 3rd, 2010 This time it was “Mondrian: From Naturalism to Abstraction,” but at least the TV was finally on. (Photo: Chad Holder; Dwell, April/May 2005) I love this! The blog is called Unhappy Hipsters, is written anonymously and sums up the power a witty caption can yield over an image. Check it out for a good giggle… Africa Rocks March 3rd, 2010
Arm Candy March 3rd, 2010 sssnakily sexy From Sarah, ‘I stumbled upon the Alexandra del Lago boutique in Cape Quarter and had to stop myself from whipping out my credit card and going wild! Their handbags and cuffs are made out of buttery soft python with intricate embroidery of large semi-precious stones like citrines, turquoises, green jaspers and amethysts all artfully intertwined with gold and silver butterflies and dragon flies. Prices range from R2100 for the cuffs and between R5000 – R7000 for the bags. I want, I want, I want!’
Amazing Spaces March 2nd, 2010
Quelle Horreur! March 2nd, 2010 How low can you go? From Sam, “The kitten heel comeback? Nooo, say it isn’t so! Who wants practical when you can have sexy, sky-high, and utterly impractical stilettos. Seen on the runways at Givenchy, Marni, Missoni and Louis Vuitton, to name a few, as well as being the shoe of choice for stylish First Lady, Michelle Obama, it seems the lower counterpart is back in protest against the decadent highs we’ve all enjoyed these past few years and as a fashion indicator of the recession-weary years to follow. Take heart that at least here in the south, we get one more season to enjoy the view from above before summer 2010 forces us down to earth!” Stuck Up March 2nd, 2010 tweet tweet So here’s a pretty cool comparison: about a year ago, I bought this black birdie wall vinyl from a UK website and paid close to R1000 for it – and that’s without shipping costs.  a zen moment The great news is that that same vinyl and others, like the beautiful organic pattern one I’ve just stuck up on my newly-painted bathroom wall, are now available locally from MyWallTattoos, and the even better news is they’re much more budget friendly! This one, which at 1m x 1m is lovely and big, was only R520 – I think that’s seriously good value. You can choose your size (small, medium, large) and colour and even though Scruff wasn’t convinced of the silver on grey, once he saw the beautifully muted end-result, he admitted it was ‘very subtle’, ha! Creative Round-Up March 1st, 2010
 Ikonik illustrated lockers from Raw Design Find out more about Raw Studios here  Birdman by Dr Michaella Janse van Vuuren Her work is truly amazing! Find out more here  The Big Bunny armchair by Casamento The brilliant Casamento is well worth a look, find them here  Paper dresses from Antoinette Cloete Nel  Sculpted vessels from Louise Gelderblom As for Louise Gelderblom’s work, well, I have no words. Told Scruff I would die right now to own one particular LG piece and he told me that considering how dear they are, I might have to consider my own imminent demise. Doh! We Have A Winner March 1st, 2010 Ooh, lucky her! Sarah Dickson from Shop-Label has picked a ramdom name from a hat and the lucky winner of the J Brand jeggings is Amber Jones… Well done! Shark! March 1st, 2010
For Real March 1st, 2010 Well hello there good looking... So here is the man himself, Mr Baba Papa by Haldane Martin, lounging around at the Design Indaba Expo looking exceptionally slick. Was so pleased to see him I was most tempted to do exactly what his comfysexy design demands - lie down and let him just hold you…  Good from every angle |
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