Archive for the ‘Lust List’ CategorySA’s Got Talent March 10th, 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!’
The Hermes Scarf February 17th, 2010
Amsterdam Design February 15th, 2010
LOMO me February 9th, 2010 My new Lomo love
 I Heart HK (Hong Kong and Hello Kitty!) I Think Clive Would Approve February 4th, 2010
 Zip me up, baby! Considering Mr Rundle’s last collection largely featured zippers in every conceivable variation, methinks he would like my new S&M’ish boots that stopped me in my tracks this afternoon… Can’t wait to wear them out!  Some other bad boys that caught mine eye Party Girls February 2nd, 2010 Howl Tee More great news: illustrator Beatrice Boyle’s seriously hot range of printed t-shirts and dresses are now available in SA, from Neo Boutique at the One & Only Hotel in the Waterfront. They recently caused a stir when displayed in the windows of Browns Focus, along with her art. Loving the post-party girls and their the-day-after-the-night-before make-up.
 Drag Vest  Chained Up January 28th, 2010
Obsession! January 26th, 2010
OK so I know I spend a lot of time banging on about shoes – let’s call it one of very few vices I have left!
The thing is, I just can’t get enough. And I’m now completely, utterly, unfathomably in lurrrve with this season’s ultra-sexy, skyscraper ankle boots.
The Bally campaign stopped me in my tracks and when I went searching, I found these similarly beauteous styles on net-a-porter.com from Givenchy, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin. Sigh, happiness in a size 39.
 From left: Givenchy, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin Lou & Me January 18th, 2010
Was cruising around the V&A Waterfront last night and smiled to see that durban accessories designer Lou Harvey’s range is now available at one of the caravans outside Cinema Nouveau.
New moms swear by LH’s good looking and practical nappy bags, her super-sized beach bags, cute wallets and slops in gorgeous graphic prints are also a must-have.
Do The Congo January 14th, 2010
Just added to my lust list – the new book by photographer Daniele Tamagni called Gentlemen of Bacongo.
The book captures the spirit and style of a fashion movement – started, and maintained, predominantly by men - in the Congo called Le Sape (Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, or the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People) that combines the French flamboyance of their colonial heritage with their own personal style.
What’s most startling is that many of them live in poverty, and the contrast of designer threads photographed against slum dwellings makes for pretty powerful images.
The photographer has included interviews with some notable sapeurs, like Michel who says simply, ‘”A Congolese sapeur is a happy man even if he does not eat, because wearing proper clothes feeds the soul and gives pleasure to the body.”
OK, hectic. Still, it’s interesting that these images could so easily have been taken in SA where the irreverant style of the hard-to-miss Smarteez are defining Soweto youth culture right now…
No Heels To Tap January 6th, 2010
These fab ‘heal-less’ Mary-Janes were created by London-based shoe designer, Natacha Marro (whose client list includes David Bowie, Gwen Stefani, Goldfrapp, Daphne Guinness and Grace Jones) exclusively for online shop 20ltd.com.
It’s an amazing website that offers exclusive limited edition luxury products that are created specifically for the site. If you’re looking for truly authentic design, this is the place to go.
There are only 10 pairs of these shoes available, and they will never be made again, so if red glitter is your thing, you have the balance of a yogi and a mere 485 pounds lying around in spare change, check it out.
Do Your Bit January 5th, 2010
I must have a million of those eco-friendly shopping bags that come in every shade of ugly at home – bought in the vain hope that I might do the planet some good. Problem is, I never remember to take them with me.
Then I got this email from Jo’burg Style Scout, Sam Morrison, who emailed saying, ‘I’m not an obsessive eco-ista but these fold-up shopping bags are a super cool solution to guilt-free shopping.’
They’re called Envirosax and can carry the equivalent of two plastic shopping bags of groceries. They’re made of polyester and come with reinforced seams, so are strong and waterproof.
Their best feature, however, is that they fold up to a neat 10cm rectangle – ‘A perfect fit for my handbag,’ says Sam, adding, ‘In fact, I carry three in my handbag at once.’
They’re a big hit overseas, and lucky for us can be found nationwide at Exclusive Books or Melissa’s in Cape Town.
The Fabulous Miss Frazer December 22nd, 2009
 Tammy Frazer
This has to rate as my favourite launch of recent times, and believe me when I say I’ve been to a few!
Lindiwe Suttle, Brad and Bridget Armitage and Colin Moss all gathered together to toast the latest initiative of their friend, the lovely and exceptionally talented perfumer Tammy Frazer, who creates sensational smells by mixing together only the purest of natural and organic ingredients.
Her established scents can already by found in Harrods and Anthropologie so don’t miss out on her latest launch product: a solid perfume that comes neatly packaged in a wooden compact engraved with a Heather Moore etching.
The launch was slick and stylish: held at Hawksmoor Antiques in De Waterkant, it made the most of showing off the to-die-for packaging of the fragrances as well as the edgy-cool creative for the campaign, featuring Lindiwe as a ‘warrior for nature’…
Shot by Andrew Brauteseth, it is by far the most conceptually interesting fashion campaign by a brand that I’ve seen locally in a long while. Very impressed.
My Gold Heart December 21st, 2009
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A friend of mine was wearing one of these delicate pendants today and when I asked about it, told me that a friend of hers is heading up this very cool initiative called My Gold Heart.
The teeny pendants are available on different coloured thread and 30% of the campaign’s net profits from the sale of the gold hearts are being donated to a worthwhile cause because, and I quote, ‘it makes our hearts feel good!’ Sweet. I Heart Tom December 18th, 2009
 Me new Tom Ford sunnies
Dear Tom,
Let me just start off by saying that I might have a teeny crush on you.
Not in an inappropriate way, mind you: I just think a man who can rebel against one of the biggest luxury houses in the world then launch his own effortlessly hip brand and then, just because he can, also rack up Oscar nominations for his first attempt as film director, is pretty damn amazing.
The fact that I haven’t taken my new Tom Ford sunnies off since getting them last week might also have something to do with my current fondness, of course, but I like to think that I’m better than that. Maybe not. Happiness, right now, is the snug sexiness of these classic tortoiseshell beauties. Bliss.
For more proof of Tom’s loveliness, watch the clip.
Sweetie Tweetie December 15th, 2009
I love presents, especially when I’m the one getting them. Thanks to the trio of fabulous friendals who gave me my new favourite accessory (amongst other fabulous goodies) – this wooden bird pendant from Dokter And Misses.
Am so spoilt and lucky to have you, as friends and as shopping soul sisters! Je l’adore December 10th, 2009
 So simple, so effective...
How much amazingness? Nats Dixon brought back this vintage edition of Elle Magazine from 1953 back from Paris for me, and only shed a few tears as she handed it over
It’s a gem copy, with black and white illustrated ads (lots of ads for baby stuff and toothpaste!) and a Mills & Boon-style story at the back called ‘La Duchesse Ardente’ about the ‘passions of the Duchess’. Mmn… Still, rate the fashion story on cotton dresses as my favourite – it’s très jolie!
What a reality check too – to stop and think where magazines were just a few decades ago. I have to be honest, it’s pretty refreshing to look at a cover that hasn’t been degraded with ‘Buy Me’ or ‘Win This’ barkers and flip through editorial pages without being assaulted by an endless array of puffy-lipped celebrities and here-today-gone-tomorrow trends. It feels real.
Thanks Nats, what an amazing gift. It’s officially taken pride of place on my coffee table.
 Pretty, huh? Sale Day December 8th, 2009
 All I want for Christmas is...
I had a great morning scouting around the open sale day by jeweller Janine Binneman and friends that featured stalls selling anything and everything from shwe-shwe ballet pumps and wellington socks to real homemade lemonade.
I’ve been feeling less than inspired when it comes to present shopping and since I was on the lookout for Xmas pressies as well as a b’day present for a friend, this was a not-to-be-missed shopping opportunity.
I snapped up a fab metallic leather wrap-around bracelet for my friend, then stopped dead in my tracks when I saw Janine’s latest series of organice pieces, in particular a pair of leaf earrings and the stunning leaf ring pictured above (centre).
Another friend of mind snapped up the ring before I could get there so I happily settled for the earrings, which are delicate and exquisitely mismatched.
I know, I know – I wasn’t there to shop for myself. But it’s been a long year and sometimes the person who most deserves a little something is… me!
Yes Please! December 4th, 2009
If you’re itching to spend your Christmas bonus (if you were lucky enough to get one!), then you might well be tempted by some of the droolworthy designer threads in the Summer Collection 2009/2010 at NEO Boutique at the One & Only Hotel.
Earlier this week, the boutique hosted a group of us for a fashion show and spoily cocktail party to show off the season’s must-buys from labels like Stella McCartney, YSL, Temperley and Balenciaga, as well as to-die-for shoes, bags, belts and small leather accessories by Leather Rose, the first local brand to make it onto the shelves of this exclusive boutique .
Tempting indeed… And so amazing to have brands like these readily available in Slaapstad. At last!
New Talent December 1st, 2009
Ooh, pretty pretty!
A friend sent me images of incredible jewellery made by CPUT graduate Theresa Burger. I love her style, and wanted to know more about these two rings that caught my eye.
The wooden ring, says Theresa, is made out of Leleshwa wood from Kenya. ‘It was the first time I worked in wood so I worked carefully to incorporate the rough wood texture with the smooth of the silver.’
The second ring – my favourite – is made up of 18ct gold wires set in to resin. ‘The price of metals is so high that I’ve been experimenting a lot with resin for my larger designs’, says Theresa.
The newly graduated artist wants to start her range and open a store in Cape Town, but first is off to travel overseas. I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of her once she returns.
For more info on her work, contact Theresa through her website The Stilettos November 6th, 2009
See previous post on Monique Du Preez’s stilettos… Here’s the proof of their beauteousness as well as potential for use as a weapon – they’re that stiletto-ish! Ha ha. Frock Star At Luna November 3rd, 2009
OK I know it looks a bit like an 1820 settler’s frokkie, but I am in lust with this grey dress that I found at Luna in Florida Road in Durban.
And no, it’s not just because I have an unhealthy obsession with grey… I just think the frilled collar, cuffs and pleated breast are so demure, you have to wonder what’s beneath?!! The Flattie October 28th, 2009
 Maybe Manolo should just stick with heels
According to the Telegraph UK, this flat summer sandal is the latest creation from Manolo Blahnik’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection.
My question to you is, would you wear it? And if you would, what with? It looks like road-kill Dalmation! |
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