all things vintage

if you are a sucker for vintage attire, then get down to twentytwo in braamfontein. they have an array of vintage clothing and odds and ends. they also take part in the fab market on main on saturdays!

the style exhange network. i love!

things like this make me sooo excited. how would you like the idea of exchanging old clothes for something new(er) or updating your wardrobe without breaking the bank? well thanks to the style exchange network you can do both. its a novel concept and its operating right here in jozi. basically its a new way of buying and selling clothes - you can sell your clothes and get cash or you can exchange them for another something else. you know what they say, one persons old is another persons new. so if you like bargain hunting and have style, then this is for you.

beautiful! just beautiful!

this has to be my favourite dress i have seen all year (yes, i know its only feb, but still). its so elegant, chic and simple yet striking. do you agree? its an eli saab gown taken from his spring/summer 2011 collection....sooo beautiful!!

kardashian spotted wearing south african designer

aaah, to be young, rich and famous = free designer gear. our very own gert-johann coetzee graciously gave kim k an interesting boobtube dress during her visit with sister khloe last month. sister kourt was seen wearing it at the peoples choice awards last week. looks quite good on her. what do you think? pic courtesty of bbmfashion.blogspot

of all of them i love the ruffle the most

pics taken from stardustandsequins.wordpress.com,shoponline2011.com, ruffledblog.com, blueorchidblog.com and bijouandboheme.blogspot.com

my summer 2010 trends

summer 2010 is all about contrasts - girly lace detail paired with boyfriend blazers. animal print with beige pieces. girly boho skirts with edgy denim jackets. so ladies, pay attention to my top 4 summer trends: this is what you are going to need this summer to stay chic and trendy....

boyfriend blazer - this is worn with sleeves rolled up! very cute with jeans or cropped pants. I saw really cute ones at Mr Price for R70 or something...with stripy detail. you could try your boyfriends blazer for real...although i wouldn’t. the idea is that the waist remains tailored to show off your lady curves. it is fab, it updates any look and it looks so so chic!

lace - yes, lace is back. you would have noticed this unless you lived in welkom. its soft, pretty, feminine and i especially love the lace details you find on little tank tops. saw really cute ones at jayjays, but if you want to splurge then forever new is a must.

neutral and pastel - i love all things beige/stone/salmon pink (see pic above). you can pair neutral with just about anything and it also helps with the transition to autumn. and it looks expensive. for inspiration visit forever new. be careful though. leave the credit card at home if you can’t afford it. the idea is that the muted tones of this trend should flatter animal prints. now, maybe i watch too much jerseylicious, but im not a fan of animal print. and i will never be. so i just like to wear this trend with dark denim and black. period.

nautical - this makes an appearance every few seasons. the cutest nautical things i have seen so far are little dresses at yde. i bought one. i get lots of compliments. fyi.

holiday happiness

so summer is here, its holiday time - what better way to celebrate than by updating your wardrobe with these summer, beach inspired dresses, available at yde. last summer, i was really finding it difficult to find cute summer dresses - and this summer, thats all i see! yay for being a girl. loving the lace detail and the tired grey.... even if you arent going away, and staying in jozi this festive season, its still no excuse not to stock up on these pretties :) pics courtesy of yde on facebook, ruby diamond collection

blake lively looking purdy

im not a blake lively fan, but the girl has style. so much so that anna wintour even gives the girl a break. and this dress is just too divine. she looks so... sculptured (the girl looks a bit thin tho). so simple and chic? you agree? pic courtesty of christianlouboutinu.com

boho chic in jozi - key looks for summer 2010

i am loving this trend for spring / summer 2010 - floral, girly, boho looks for summer taken from the Phenomena collection at yde. for more, visit their facebook page here

all that glitters

well done Mr P ;)

i am loving, loving this blog by Mr Price...very clever, very on the pulse. take a look. pic courtesy of www.inthefashionloop.com (mr price's blog)

a shop that makes me cry...

with joy. its not often that im blown away by the fashion available at stores like edgars, truworths et al, but forever new (fourways mall and woodlands mall pretoria) is just in a league of its own. i love the soft colours, the salmon pinks, the rose bracelets, the shoes, bags, hair accessories...absolutely everything...even the decor and changing rooms are to die for. also there is always a sale rack with items that you can really take home for next to nothing - in size ten. i mean, where do you get that nowadays? image from the forever new collection