I love a good red carpet event and the recent MET Ball is no exception especially due to the sheer number of celebs who came out to play! The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit is one of the most lavish and glamorous fashion events of the year and the star-studded New York ball is often referred to as fashion’s Oscars. The array of fashion on display is always amazing. This year many of the choices were daring fashion forward frocks. Here are some of my favourites…. Camille Belle in Ralph Lauren (top and above) Love this look! Jessica …  Read More »

Last week I wrote a post about the loveliest little shop I recently came across called Coco li (see my Coco Li review here) Well, I am thrilled to announce that I am giving away a R300 gift voucher from Coco li to one lucky reader!! What a treat to be able to browse around this beautiful space to your hearts’ delight and pick something pretty for yourself (or someone else if you’re feeling extra generous!!) There is so much to choose from – beautiful jewellery, stunning swimwear and sleepwear, cute ceramics, sublime smelling bath products and delightful dresses. I …  Read More »

Last week I popped into De Waterkant last week and stopped by the sweet boutique – Coco li. Started in 2004 by sisters, Leigh and Lana, this upmarket shop offers a beautiful array of gifts, accessories and fashion items including swimwear and sleepwear. The style of the shop is similar to a treasure box filled with pretty, colourful jewels! It is a great place to pop in for uniquely sourced products – both local and international – including jewellery, ceramics and homewear. The sisters have a background in design and a keen eye especially for anything vintage in style. This …  Read More »

Recently I got my hands on a Glossybox! The February Glossybox was the South Africa launch of this very popular international brand. Glossybox is the ideal way to try out high-end beauty products before you buy the full-priced item. How many times have you treated yourself to an expensive product only to realise it wasn’t quite right for you? Glossybox can help you avoid expensive beauty mistakes. GlossyBox is designed to offer beauty lovers an easy way to test luxury products from international brands to find out for yourself whether they are really worth buying. All samples are selected and …  Read More »

As I highlighted my favourite show at New York Fashion Week I thought it only fair to do the same at Paris Fashion Week which took place this past week. My favourite had to be the ballet-inspired Dior collection by interim designer long-term Dior deputy Bill Gaytten. Recently I have been having a ballet “moment” so to speak which could explain my excitement at this collection! I loved the flowing full skirts, muted tones of grey and blush, the tulle and chiffon and the specially designed shoes made to look like pointe ballet pumps with square toes and ribbons up …  Read More »

Obviously the highlight of the Oscars is always The Red Carpet! While I do love to keep current by watching most of the nominated movies before the awards ceremony and guessing who will win, I rarely get to watch the whole event (yes we don’t have DSTV – how do we LIVE?) Anyway who doesn’t love is a good post-mortem of the dresses? So here they are – My Oscar 2012 Red Carpet Fashion Faves…. I am loving Penelope’s princess style above… I think I would totally choose this Giorgio Armani gown if I had the chance to swan up …  Read More »

One country which features near the top of my travel bucket list is Morocco… I think it’s a place that would serve up the right mix of relaxing and adventuring! I love this gorgeous video of the new Marni for H&M clothing line which was shot by Sofia Coppola in Marrakesh, Morocco. Just beautiful! Watch it here: So pretty! Now if only H&M would decide to open up it’s doors on our shores…. they were my favourite shop while I lived in the UK and they have had some great collaborations with amazing designers over the years… How about it …  Read More »

Love a good house tour and this one is especially lovely. A gorgeous Manhattan apartment!. Yes, again – I seem to have a thing for them at present. Would love a chance to live in Manhattan for a year or so!! Wouldn’t you? This one recently featured in Vogue magazine belongs to former model and current shoe designer, Tabitha Simmons, she shares the space with her partner Craig McDean and their 2 boys – Dylan and Elliot. Hard to choose which room is my favourite – love the butterful rug and beautiful Venetian mirror in the lounge, a Victorian bath …  Read More »

Adele has been having a sterling start to 2012 – not only did she walk away from the Grammy awards on Sunday night with an armful of awards but she also is the March 2012 cover girl for Vogue magazine – not an easy feat when the likes of Anna Wintour are in charge (We’ve all seen the Devil Wears Prada!) There were many critics over the choice of Adele including Karl Lagerfeld who felt she would be “too fat”…. but she proves them all wrong in the best possible way – by looking sensational! Love this photo shoot…. Read …  Read More »

If you are someone who knows anything about fashion you will by now be aware that it is currently New York Fashion Week! I have been keeping my eyes peeled to see which designer is speaking my style and finally came across my New York Fashion Week Favourite – Oscar de la Renta. His Autumn/ Winter 2013 range features pretty princess-style gowns which I love! Perfect for the upcoming Oscars, don’t you think???