Tea Time!

A little post devoted purely to my Love of Tea, Tea Cups and Tea Time in General ...

Words of Wisdom ...

... So Start Taking Those Steps ...

August Bradley: Photographic Storyteller

 

I recently came across August Bradley's photography and I absolutely love the sense of drama and mystery that is captured within each photo. He truly creates distinctive conceptual images with an artistic feel ...  

Some Good Advice ...



The 84th Academy Awards

Hollywood’s Biggest names have been primping, preening and polishing for weeks in preparation for the biggest night in the awards (and fashion) calendar — a little party usually referred to as The 84^th Academy Awards …

The Artist: Magically Nostalgic

Today, in South Africa, I was very privileged to attend the Screening of Michel Hazanavicius', The Artist at Monte Casino... and what a treat!

'Print-tastic' Pieces

As a relatively new designer, Mary Katrantzou proves, once more, that she belongs amongst the 'Big Designers' with her F/W 2012 range at London Fashion Week...

My interview with Neofundi

I was featured on neofundi today and chatted about my Blog, Interests, Hopes and Dreams ... come take a read if you are Q-rious to know me better (click here for the interview)


A bit of info about neofundi:
neo: new, original, fresh. (ORIGIN from Greek neo — new, young).
fundi: expert or guru. (ORIGIN from Nguni umfundisi — teacher or preacher).

Neofundi is a universal access point to, and spotlight on, the newest trends in fashion, leisure, design, entertainment and mod-living.

Let me know what you think :)

Happy Friday!

Braccialini ... In your handbag lies all your life

Ladies, feast your eyes on these Gorgeous Handbags from Braccialini — a leather accessories company based in Florence, Italy. The company operates in 40 countries with 50 mono brand stores globally…

Make-up is a Girls Best Friend

After collaborations with Gareth Pugh, Daphne Guinness, Beth Ditto and Iris Apfel. M.A.C. has announce that they will be launching a Limited Edition Collection based on Marilyn Monroe to celebrate her Iconic Beauty ...

Dress-Up?

This exactly how I view geting dressed:

... Thanks Kate Spade

Polish Up for 2012

A Bottle of Nail Polish is an affordable way to brighten your mood and add a ‘splash' of colour to your outfit. But what colour are in for 2012? ...

7 Covers, 7 Models, 7 Years ...

W Korea went all out for their March 2012 issue which marks the magazine’s 7th anniversary...

Just Another Manic Monday ...

We all know Monday is the toughest day of the week... It's usually the day that your alarm doesn't ring and you stub your toe getting out of bed. You will probably spill coffee on your top, just as you're about to leave for work and it will be the day that your gate decides to jam. On top of all of that, it will most definitely be the day that traffic is at a complete and utter standstill — because (you guessed it) the rest of the population is experiencing the same Day as you are...Monday!

PAPERgrafics

It's difficult to imagine that Yulia Brodskaya only uses two simple materials for her Beautiful Illustrations — paper and glue. She refers to her work as ‘PAPERgrafics’. Her Masterful Manipulations makes you think twice about the possibilities of an everyday material that is very often discarded without a second thought...

Kristian Schuller's Fashion Fantasies

I have recently fallen in love with Paris-based photographer, Kristian Schuller and decided to share some of his Amazing Photography with you ... 

My Week with Marilyn

My mom and I had a mini 'Girl's Night Out' at Monte Casino – and what better way to spend quality time together than to go watch 'My Week With Marilyn' on the opening night (it only started showing in South Africa today, despite opening in other countries during the end of last year) ...

Thought for the Day ...

Don't forget: ALWAYS Dream Big! ...

And Always Remember:

Chocolate Magic

This Delicious Editorial was photographed by Hiroshi Manaka...

Die Antwoord for Alexander Wang

Designer Alexander Wang has collaborated with South African band “Die Antwoord” (which translated from Afrikaans means “The Answer”) in a new campaign video for his Spring 2012 collection of 'T by Alexander Wang'. The edgy sportswear range including tees, shirts, jackets, sweatshirts and tanks...

Calendar Girls (one for the boys) ...

"The Desire for a Dream Girl keeps most men awake at night ... Hyperbole's aside, if ever a Woman could come close to Perfection, it's one of these Supermodels and Victoria's Secret Angels. 12 of the Planet's most Celebrated Creatures (for Men, and an aspiration for many Women) ... Sometimes Dreams do Come True" ...
 

Flower of Love ✿

Seeing as it is the 'Month of Love', I found this quaint Editorial, titled "Flower of Love" (which I thought was rather fitting). It appears in the March 2012 Issue of Vogue Japan photographed by Fumi Kikuchi...

Happy Valentines Day!

 To all my Awesome Readers ...

Wishing you all a year ahead filled with:  

~ ♥ ~

10'000 Page Hits!!!

Wow!!! 

... 10'000 Page Hits and Counting ...

Thank-you for all your wonderful support!! I am truly overwhelmed with Happiness!

... Here's to the first 100'000 ... 

Valentine's Day ... Need some Ideas?

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Valentines Day is tomorrow and most of us are probably in a panic: How to Celebrate? What do you get? What do you make? ...

February GlamBox ...

I received my February GLAMBOX on Friday but due to Jam-Packed and Fun-Filled weekend I am only getting around to finally telling you about it today...

The Snake Braid

I was browsing through Pinterest when I came across this cute hairstyle called the Snake Braid...

RIP Whitney Houston

I woke up this morning to find out the sad news that the Legendary pop singer, Whitney Houston, was found dead at a Beverly Hills, California Hotel. She was 48...

Brutal Fruit's Glam Camp

If you haven't heard of the Brutal Fruit Glam Camp ... Where have you been? 

I was very lucky to receive 4-tickets to this Absolutely Outstanding Event, and "WOW!" It was seriously every bit as Glamourous as a Glamourous Girl (like me) would envision Camping to be...

Happy 20th Anniversary Christian Louboutin!

Can you believe that Christian Louboutin has been in the fashion industry for 20 years now. To pay tribute to this Momentous Event, the brand has prepared a FABULOUS Capsule Collection consisting of 6 Gorgeous Handbags and 20 of the most recognizable red-soled shoe designs that helped define the label...

Somebody that I used to Know ...

I am Absolutely Loving the cover of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Canadian Indie Band, Walk off the Earth featuring The Creepshow's Sarah Blackwood...

I HE(ART) Design

With Valentine's Day just around the corner everybody should be 'Feeling the Love'; it's rather unavoidable with Hearts on Display in the Windows of almost every Shop...

The Perfect 'Sole' Mate

Valentines Day is Next Week and I don't have a date ... however, I did find my 'Sole Mate' — A Gorgeous Pair of Christian Dior Shoes...

Let's Re-Cap on the Toe-Cap

Capped Toe Shoes are going to remain a popular trend for the next season to come. The trend had been seen on several celebrities throughout the Autumn Season (in the Northern Hemisphere) and it continues in recent editorials; Nina Dobrev, Rachel McAdams & Eva Longoria were spotted in this fabulous style...

Paper Dresses

It’s always nice to see a fashion spread that has more to offer than just the latest runway looks. Art Director Matthew Brodie, did just that with the "Paper Dresses" Editorial in Madame magazine.  

The First Hundred!

It's Finally Here! ... My First Hundred Followers! My Little Heart is so excited, I swear it skipped a beat when I saw the 3-digit number!

♥ Thanks for all of the support! ♥

Here's to the First Thousand ...

City Lights

Johannesburg, South Africa

I was driving home; it was dark and raining, and the only thing guiding me home were the Beautiful City Lights (at this point in time, I was very happy that we didn't have an Eskom-induced Power Cut). They were rather splendid, twinkling everywhere, and despite the somewhat miserable weather I couldn't help but feel happy...

Doberman Studio

Doberman Studio was created by Russian-born Ilya Plotnikov & Alexandra Zaharova; both are fashion photographers, stylists, idea creators and retouchers. 

Katy Perry channels her inner Mermaid ...

Here’s the first look at Katy Perry’s latest ghd campaign for the “ghd air”, the brand’s first ever hairdryer...

Face to Face: Karl Lagerfeld

For the launch of KARL, the once-off collection for Net-A-Porter, Karl Lagerfeld recorded this funny ‘Self-Interview’ of himself asking and answering questions. It is the first (and last) time that the Fashion Icon will do something like this. 

Presenting Karl Lagerfeld as you’ve never seen him before!