Thursday, 2 February 2012

LEGO: The Art of the Brick


Nathan Sawaya is a New York-based artist; but while some artists use paint and others use bronze, Sawaya chooses to build his Awe-inspiring art out of toy building blocks ... LEGO® to be precise! And he gave up his career as a Lawyer to do this ...

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Watermelon: Art or Food?

There's nothing better than coming home from work on a long Summer's day and eating Watermelon for Dinner. Unless, of course, the watermelons are beautifully carved pieces of art! ...

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

The Phantom of the Opera


Tonight, the place to be seen was at the opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at the Montecasino Teatro, Johannesburg...

Chic Chignon

This fresh, easy style is as modern as it is timeless: Low-swept curls recall a classic chignon, while an asymmetrical silhouette lends a flirty vibe... 

Monday, 30 January 2012

Couture Collections: Givenchy


Riccardo Tisci, the Creative Director of Givenchy took inspiration from the 1927 Fritz Lang movie Metropolis and the theme music from Russian film, 1924′s Aelita (Аэлита), to create the Haute Couture Range for S/S 2012...

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Queen of Snow

This Eskimo inspired editorial titled, “Queen of Snow” is featured in the January 2012 issue of Vogue Korea. 

Saturday, 28 January 2012

Neighbourgoods Market



Today I ventured out to the Neighbourgoods Market in Braamfontein, Johannesburg and I must say I am Absolutely Amazed  ...

Friday, 27 January 2012

Ditto for M•A•C




Beth Ditto, most famous for her work with the indie rock band Gossip, is to collaborate on a limited-edition line of make-up with M•A•C...



iCase for iPhone



Ok, Ok, so I've been waiting for iStores and Vodacom to get stock of the Oh-So-Wonderful iPhone 4S. They still don't have stock but I'm already planning on how to accessorise my little Gadget: no iPhone is complete without a rather cool case (How else are you supposed to make your iPhone Look unique?)...

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Cool like Clémence


Glamour UK‘s February 2012 issue shows a softer side of one of my Favourite French Actresses, Clémence Poésy...
  

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

The Printed Blazer



These high-impact jackets are festooned with everything from elegant floral patterns to cool graphic designs. It instantly elevates any ensemble whether you're in the Summer or Winter Season. It's no wonder why most Trend Reports put the Printed Blazer in the spotlight...

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Parlez-vous français?



I started learning French this week ... No fancy courses, just good old CD's in the car (to put the time spent in traffic to good use). It has been rather fun so far, and I feel like a French Foreigner driving the streets of Jo'burg...

Monday, 23 January 2012

Drama (Mc)Queen


Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen, showcased a rather dramatic Pre-Fall 2012 Collection...

Sunday, 22 January 2012

Victorian Midnight



Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, once again, based a collection on Dolls, this time set in the Victorian era for their Pre-Fall 2012 Collection in Paris ...

French Roast

I decided to make a cup of French Roast coffee this morning, and I remembered this little short film which was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Short Film (Animated) category in 2010 ...