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Laundry Cheat Sheet

2012-10-25T17:32:00.000+02:00

How many times have you looked at your clothing labels and thought "WTF?". Well no need to do this anymore with this very cute Laundry Cheat Sheet I found on Rambling Renovators.

Definitely putting up this cheat sheet in my laundry.

A new post

2012-10-25T17:15:00.000+02:00

I know, long time no post.

Well let me bring you up to date with recent activities. I have been away for work to the UK for 2 weeks. I have been planning our move to our new place, excited! And I have been packing.

So with planning the move I have been looking for new projects to spruce up some of our furniture, yes a new move means a new look. So herewith the projects I’m busy with:

1) Painting the table and chairs that will be on our lovely big new veranda by using the dipping technique

2) Searching for the perfect couch

3) Thinking of smart layout ideas for a studio apartment

4) Painting mirror frames

5) Buying all the little bits that we need for our new place

6) Converting some of our recycled furniture pieces into useable pieces in our new home

I'm still need to start with most of these projects but I've taken next week off to finish them and I'll definitely update you with some pics once they are done.

NYFW – Vera Wang

2012-09-13T18:36:00.000+02:00

Vera Wang used India as the inspiration behind her line. Using rich colours, gauzy ikats and a few elements in tasteful cuts and shapes. I loved the line. It was creative and enhanced the models’ bodies in the way that I would love to look in these outfits. Once again Vera Wang has impressed us.

NYFW – Victoria by Victoria Beckham

2012-09-13T17:40:00.000+02:00

The 2^nd line from designer Victoria Beckham was inspired by her Los Angeles lifestyle. The line consisted of various shapes of dresses no longer than knee length. The figure skimming dresses were all flirty and playful. Some of the dresses had a sun bleached effect where they were light on top and then moved to a purple and then blue ombre creating the perfect whimsical sun feeling.

NYFW – J.Crew

2012-09-12T18:15:00.002+02:00

Focussing just on the men now. J. Crew has provided us with layered looks for men. Shorts, fitted long pants which end above the ankle, blazers and jerseys. Amazing aqua and army colour palettes, checked shirts and jackets, bright socks underneath boots and colour blocking shorts.

NYFW – Marc Jacobs

2012-09-12T17:46:00.003+02:00

Stripes, stripes and more stripes. Marc Jacobs showed skirt slung low on the hips hanging to knee length paired with crop tops. Yes ladies, it is time to do your sit-ups and crunches again. Jacob’s evening wear also took form from stripes.

Even though I was not crazy about the colours and material I can appreciate the cuts and the fabrics used. Watch out Spring Summer 2013, a lot of mid riff’s will be shown.

NYFW – Reem Acra

2012-09-12T16:37:00.000+02:00

From the designer herself watch this video to hear how she describes her Spring Summer 2013 line.

I only have 1 word to describe it with and it is “amazeballs”!

My favourite looks:

NYFW – 3.1 Phillip Lim

2012-09-12T14:57:00.000+02:00

Patchwork dresses, cropped pants, grunge overalls and biker jackets. He made statements with grunge boots, floral baseball jackets and sweaters tied around the waists. The outfits reminded me of the 90’s movies like Bio-Dome and Wayne’s World, creative and fun. According to Phillip Lim the “cut-up” grunge look is back for Spring Summer 2013.

NYFW – Pierre Balmain

2012-09-12T14:18:00.001+02:00

Classic structured lines, peplum waists, structured coats & jackets, A-line skirts, short jackets, skinny jeans, and micro mini skirts for the ladies and the men were seen in structured yet casual suits with fitted to skinny legged pants and shorts. This collection screamed youthful yet sophisticated.

NYFW – Carolina Herrera

2012-09-11T18:32:00.001+02:00

Poet sleeves, flirty skirts, sheer blouses, voluminous maxi skirts, one shoulder gowns and Rococo styled curlicues all gave way to the designer’s airy feel of “Lightness and fluidity”. The colour palette of light foamy pastels were contrasted with poppy orange and black. This is another line that kept me captured through the entire show. Models seen in the show was Cara Delevingne and Karlie Kloss.

NYFW – Victoria Beckham

2012-09-11T18:17:00.000+02:00

Girly fun athletic dresses, manly shirts, womanly shape hugging dresses signature to Victoria Beckham’s closet. The designer used breezier fabrics in the spring summer 2013 colour palette of white, black, poppy orange and nude.

Beckham wanted to explore “the notion of how a woman can emotionally connect with her clothes and how they make her feel”.

NYFW – Zac Posen

2012-09-10T21:39:00.002+02:00

Romantic sex! Every item of clothing was made to accentuate a women’s body. Florals, silk and chiffon and a variety of warm sunset oranges and pinks and sexy black numbers flowing into shades of grey looked amazing on each model. Miss Naomi Campbell opened the show for Posen and she definitely owned the catwalk.

NYFW – Timo Weiland

2012-09-10T21:24:00.001+02:00

The show started with boring whites continuing into the same boring pastels seen in so many other SS 2013 shows. I’m sorry but I only watched half of the show and was awoken by my puppy licking the drool from my face. Please feel free to skip this video.

NYFW – Diane von Furstenberg

2012-09-10T21:15:00.002+02:00

Fun graphic prints and wild colour palettes gave you the feel of a fashion party where everyone is invited. While watching the show I had a happy feeling and unintentionally sat with a smile on my face. Be it the mirror doves hanging from the roof, the models looking happy and the clothes that were a fun and a different sight to see. Ms. von Furstenberg, I truly loved your line.

NYFW – Derek Lam

2012-09-10T20:57:00.001+02:00

Derek Lam chose a different yet new colour palette for his spring summer 2013 line. He’s over the knee skirts and dresses in leather had structure but also gave us a sensual look. He wanted to create a line which gives every woman the “ease of zipping it and moving forward” as described by the designer himself. Some items were very rag & curtain bag inspired but he made a come back on others. All and all a very mixed feel for his new line.

NYFW – Monique Lhuillier

2012-09-09T20:17:00.000+02:00

Mermaids, the ocean, big graphic prints, embroidery and embellishments. Monique Lhuillier gave us something different for Spring Summer 2013. Kimono sleeves, tailored pants & shorts, flowing silk chiffon gowns and peplums created ends of mermaid tails. Lhuillier’s looks were fresh, inspired and showed us the ocean and all its components from the real to the unreal which was the inspiration behind it all.

NYFW – Jill Stuart

2012-09-09T19:46:00.002+02:00

A definite trend for Spring Summer 2013 is lace which was once again seen at Jill Stuarts show at New York Fashion Week. Soft silky knee length pastel dresses came down the runway followed by the black dominatrix and then the white business looks. More pastel coloured dresses followed by silk dresses bored us from there.

Favourite looks:

NYFW – Charlotte Ronson

2012-09-08T21:26:00.000+02:00

Soft colour palette, florals, nautical stripes and perspex jackets. This line reminded me of a touch of nineties mixed with some good old sixties looks. High waist’s combined with frills and open midriffs were seen at Ronson’s show.

NYFW – Jason Wu

2012-09-08T21:15:00.001+02:00

Was Wu’s collection his best? Or did it feel like the same silhouettes seen from previous lines? Strong whites, blacks, coral and flesh tones were seen mixed with leather and lace. The look was sexy with the touch of a dominatrix feel.

What Happened at Fashion’s Night Out

2012-09-07T18:42:00.000+02:00

Wonder what you missed out on last night, here’s some shots from last nights Fashion’s Night Out.

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NYFW – BCBG Max Azria

2012-09-07T17:57:00.000+02:00

Construction with a sense of feminine flirtation. This is the feel I get from the BCBG Max Azria line shown at New York Fashion Week yesterday. Azria put together a line that had youthful fresh aspects in shown using different trends. We saw graphic white dresses with contrasting black leather bands flow into playful lace. The colour palette used was white, black and vibrant coral which gave it the perfect touch of colour.

Dark haired fresh faced models walked down the runway with an orange-red lip and bedroom hair creating the sexiness which was needed.

Image via Vogue.co.uk

Fashion's Night Out

2012-09-06T18:52:00.001+02:00

All around the big fashion cities you can jump in with the celebrations with tonight's Fashions Night Out! I'm soo jealous!

Things to look out for in London is Chanel's Beauty Vending Machine's, Korean Themed Opening Ceremony in Covent Garden with DJ's and street food, be photographed in your trench coat at Burberry and you can also meet designers such as Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll.

Back in New York City which colides with New York Fashion Week, you can get access to limited merchandise from all stores staying open till late, you can go play Where's the Bieber as Justin one of the campaigners for this year's Fashion's Night Out, you can go enjoy Carolina Herrera's carnival at her Madison Avenue shop or enjoy the Korean themed Karaoke Opening Ceremony at the Ace Hotel.

Whatever you do I hope you all shop till you drop, or burn out your credit cards!

New York Fashion Week

2012-09-05T18:02:00.001+02:00

Yes it’s that time of year again. New York Fashion Week starts today, 5 September until 13 September with all the Spring/Summer 2013 shows.

This year we have a representative from SA taking part in the shows, congrats to David Tlale!

My favourites to look out for is:

Sept 6:

10:00 – BCBGMAXAZRIA

18:00 – Fashion’s Night Out

Sept 7:

9:00 – Chloe

10:00 – Jeremy Laing

13:00 – Jason Wu

19:00 – Charlotte Ronson

Sept 8:

11:00 – Jill Stuart

19:00 – Monique Lhuillier

Sept 9:

9:00 – Victoria Beckham

12:00 – Derek Lam

16:00 – Diane Von Furstenburg

18:00 – Timo Weiland

19:00 – Zac Posen

19:30 – David Tlale

Sept 10:

9:00 – Pierre Balmain

10:00 – Carolina Herrera

15:00 – Reem Acra

15:00 – 3.1 Phillip Lim

20:00 – Marc Jacobs

Sept 11:

9:30 – J. Crew

10:00 – Victoria Beckham

11:00 – Vera Wang

12:00 – Rodarte

13:00 – Jenny Packham

16:00 – Marc Jacobs

18:30 – Oscar de la Renta

Sept 12:

10:00 – Michael Kors

13:00 – Rachel Zoe

14:00 – J. Mendel

18:00 – Anna Sui

Sept 13:

10:00 – Ralph Lauren

14:00 – Calvin Klein

Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Stores

2012-08-24T17:31:00.001+01:00

I reported that this was coming back in January and finally the stores are popping up. The long awaited collaboration between Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama.

Just look at how fun, vibrant and bubbly the stores look! Shop the experience at www.louisvuittonkusama.com.

Herewith some of the looks she has designed for Louis Vuitton.

Image via Louis Vuitton

Christian Louboutin Havana

2012-08-24T17:20:00.000+01:00

Loving these Havana's as a mens trend.

Image via Christian Louboutin