For the Love of Fashion

Winter Warmth

2012-07-03T23:48:00.002-07:00

Looking drop dead gorgeous and staying warm is surprisingly very difficult. I have found myself sitting in bed, with no make up, hair a mess, with nearly every single item of clothing on just to stay warm. Therefore, i have decided to make it my mission in life to find a style that will be be warm, attractive, and comfortable.

Leggings and stockings are my best friends in winter. The styles, patterns and colors differ so much, unlike jeans, which all look very similar.

We have recently come to realize that wearing leggings, and socks over them, is not that bad after all.

Have a look at these pictures and let us know what you think.

Let us know what you think of this new trend!

Hair Care

2012-06-05T00:05:00.003-07:00

You have it all, the designer clothes, the amazing make up, to-die-for shoes, but one thing you do not have... Is that perfectly styled hair.
It is so hard to get your hair right, we girls spend more of our time on our hair than on anything else. We use a hair dryer, a straightening iron, we pull, we tease, we DAMAGE!
Now we need to restore our hair, and that is the tough part!

Here a few tips I have found, and I am going to try out.

1. Try a shampoo that lathers less - some shampoos put too much moisturizing products into there shampoo, and it could actually leave build up in your hair instead of cleaning it.

2. Rinse your hair with cold water - Rinsing your hair with cold water seals the cuticles and adds a sleek look to your hair. Before you shampoo, just give it a rinse with cold water.

3. Play Hot and Cold with you hair - When using a round brush to dry your hair in sections, start from the roots and dry all the way to the ends, letting the brush linger at the tips of your strands. Let your hair cool off like this on its own for five seconds, then repeat on another section. Alternating between heat and cool-down time helps set your style, and your blowout will have more body.

4. Use rollers for high volume - For sex-kitten lift, blow out your locks until they’re dry. Then, section off the hair on top of your head—between your temples and all the way back to the crown of your hair. Divide that section into three smaller sections vertically (as if you were making a mohawk), and wrap each in a 2-inch velcro hair roller. Let your hair sit like this for 30 minutes, and then unwrap your strands, lightly comb them out, and spray for hold.

5. Drop the towel. Keeping wet strands wrapped in a towel for a half-hour as you do your make-up will just cause frizz! The roughness of the cotton forces your hair cuticles open, making them more likely to go every-which-way. Instead, squeeze out excess water as soon as you’re out of the shower, then let your hair air-dry for five or ten minutes before blowdrying.

6. Apply products 10 minutes before you style. Whether you’re curling, straightening, or whatevering, applying product 10 minutes in advance helps it fully absorb into your strands so you get all of its benefits and more bang for your buck.

7. Wrap—don’t clamp—your hair for quick curls. When using a curling iron, you don’t need to fasten your locks to the barrel. Wrap sections around the iron and hold in place for about 10 seconds to score the same soft, sexy curls.

8. Use spray bottles as your new lazy-day BFF. If you wake up and your locks are totally flat or grungy from the day before, just spray the top layer of your hair until damp, and then use a big barrel roundbrush (2 inches or more) to blow your locks dry. You’ll score high volume on that top layer, and since it’s freshly blown out, you’ll create the illusion of all-over smooth hair.

9. Use dry shampoo a different way. Instead of waiting until your locks need an dirt-fighting pick-me-up, apply a dab of dry shampoo to your roots immediately after you wash and dry them. Though your hair’s already clean, the barrier will stave off the debris and oil your strands will collect throughout the day before it hits. Bonus: It also gives you killer volume.

Chanel's Boy Handbag

2012-03-20T06:07:00.000-07:00

It's the latest must have accessory by Chanel, a geometric looking medium sized handbag that everyone is going crazy for.

Alice Dellal is the model in these very uncharacteristic Chanel photos taken by Karl Lagerveld himself. Because of her unique features and punk style she has been used in campaigns for Vivienne Westwood and lingerie company Agent Provocateur amongst others. Her major break came when she was announced as the face of Marc by Marc Jacobs and soon after landed this Chanel shoot.

The full campaign also includes a short film which can be viewed on the Chanel website

"Alice Dellal represents the perfect incarnation of all that is unique about the Boy Chanel handbag collection, which strives to be far from conformist notions of femininity." said Chanel reps

Terri*

We (heart) wedges

2012-03-16T05:48:00.000-07:00

Flower power and bell bottoms weren't the only thing the 70's gave us, they also introduced us to wedges. Glorious, glorious wedges! The chunky yet sexy shoes are, in my opinion, God's gift to women- they give you the height you need without the aches and pains of a normal stiletto heel.

We saw a huge influx of the shoes on the runways in late 2011 and they are still going strong in 2012. I recently bought myself a pair of the heavenly "heels" and I can actually walk in them without looking like a wobbly ditz, this means I can also dance in them and not have to sit down every 15 minutes or sneakily take them off when no one is looking.

Christian Louboutin seems to be the leading designer of platform heels, with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker and Blake Lively often wearing them on the red carpet. The secret to the best wedge is the platform under the front part of the foot which instantly boosts your height and therefore gives the heel more support. Below are some of my favorite designer wedges:

ALDO

Angel

Gianmarco Lorenzi

Jeffery Campbell

Lanvin

Burberry

Christian Louboutin

Ed Hardy

Gucci

Vivienne Westwood

YSL

Terri*

Gavin Rajah

2012-03-14T07:19:00.001-07:00

We are nearing the end of Johannesburg Fashion Week 2012 and I am blown away by some of South Africa's leading designers. I've always had a soft spot for Gavin Rajah so I decided to do a review of his collection.

I found his pieces to be sophisticated and beautifully feminine as well as sexy. I loved his use of lace and chiffon as well as the interesting silhouettes. He played around with high and low necklines and used luxurious fabrics. Below are some of my favorites from his catwalk show:

Terri*

Get those abs ready, girls!

2012-03-12T06:14:00.002-07:00

If you thought you could skip a few sessions at the gym, think again... The crop top is back ladies and with a bang! The tops are generally worn loosely, emphasizing a slim waist and showing off a toned tummy. And dont think you can get away with not wearing one in Winter... they are worn with coats over them too.

Dont worry, you don't have to have a perfectly toned four- pack to pull of this trend, you can layer your clothes for a more covered up look

layers make this look easier for the
everyday woman to wear

Tips for wearing the crop top:

Choose the right length: Crop tops come in a variety of shapes and lengths so decide how much skin (if any) you want to show off

Match the rest of your look accordingly: If worn with the wrong clothing, crop tops can look awful. for a more sophisticated look, for example, team your crop top with some high waisted, slim fitting trousers

Add a tank top underneath: Not comfortable showing off your stomach? You don't have to... You can still stay on trend by wearing a tank top underneath your crop to give your outfit that layered look.

Keep it classy: We all know that a crop top isn't appropriate for work or class so rather wear your new found favorite item of clothing to the beach or festival. If you style your crop right you can even wear it on a date!

Just try it: Still afraid to wear a crop? Try wearing one over your swimming costume at the beach or fall back on our previous advice- layer, layer, layer! Either way, have fun with your clothes and wear what you are comfortable in.

Terri*

It's a girl!

2012-03-08T00:41:00.001-08:00

Jessica Simpson poses for the April edition of Elle and gives a juicy interview revealing the sex of her baby as well as some gorgeous, glowing pics (even a nude)

She playfully voices her concerns that she might have a tom-boy who would prefer sports over cute shoes and clothes “Ah swear, ah will croak if she asks me for a pair of Nikes instead of Christian Louboutins!” She also said “Eric is so athletic. We’re gonna have this ath-a-letic girl and I won’t even be able to take her shopping.”

The pop star reveals that she knew she was pregnant before taking the test and her body and her mind gave her the signs “We were goin’ to have an all-day drinking binge,” Simpson says, not shy about saying so. “Gonna ride our bikes, hang out…do naughty things. But I started feeling this overwhelming guilt. Why would I feel guilt at the idea of going out and having cocktails with my friends?”

Jessica has always been a bigger girl and the media has often put her in the spotlight for being over weight but she says she loves her body and feels sexy, especially now that she is pregnant. She embraces her curves and it definitely works for her!

Get yourselves the April issue of Elle for the full interview

Terri*

Sleeping Beauty...

2012-03-07T22:47:00.000-08:00

In today's life, we all need as much sleep as we can, however, the daily stress at work and at home for women today is greater than it used to be.
We women need our beauty sleep, because lets face the facts, no matter how much we hate to admit it, we get treated according to how we look. A blond for instance will get treated more kindly and more affectionately than a brunette, as Marilyn Monroe portrayed in "Gentlemen prefer Blondes".
However, the chemicals we find in sleeping pills or any medication for that matter is really bad for you, and it is so easy to overdose, so we have found the best natural way to help with your sleeping problems!

The best 1 that everybody recommends, would have to be Melatonin

Melatonin is a natural remedy for insomnia and has been studied for the treatment of cancer, immune disorders, cardiovascular diseases, depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), circadian rhythm sleep disorders and sexual dysfunction

Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate other hormones and maintains the body's circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is an internal 24-hour â€œclockâ€ that plays a critical role in when we fall asleep and when we wake up. When it is dark, your body produces more melatonin; when it is light, the production of melatonin drops. Being exposed to bright lights in the evening or too little light during the day can disrupt the body' s normal melatonin cycles. For example, jet lag, shift work, and poor vision can disrupt melatonin cycles.

If you have found another Natural way to get to sleep, please send through all your recommendations.

Meg**

Marilyn Monroe - A fashion icon!

2012-03-06T22:14:00.002-08:00

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, model and showgirl. This young bombshell was born to be a star. She wooed a president; appeared on the sleeve of the Beatles'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band; got itchy with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Billy Wilder's classic romp, Some Like It Hot; and was featured on the cover of Hugh Hefner's very first issue of Playboy. (The magazine potentate has since secured the crypt next to hers.) Even though she made headlines as Marilyn Monroe, the notorious and curvaceous blonde bombshell, in reality she began her life as a brunette named Norma Jean Baker.

So many of our stars today have been inspired by Marilyn's look. She was after all, one in a million.

Paris Hilton

Lindsay Lohan

Madonna

Meg**

Is that you, Katy?

2012-03-06T05:39:00.002-08:00

Katy Perry looked far from herself in the March issue of Interview Magazine as she graced the cover as well as a few pages in the popular publication.

The burlesque shoot had her looking as though she had just walked off the set of a 1950's movie in her Elizabeth Taylor inspired eye make up. I have to say this is my favorite of all the looks the pop sensation has tried, she looks absolutely stunning and seems to be holding it all together since her recent divorce. You go girl!

Here are the pictures from the gorgeous shoot

Terri*

Harem Style Pants and How to Wear Them

2012-03-05T06:28:00.000-08:00

Harem Style pants have hit the fashion world with a bit of a thud. At first some of us were a little skeptical with his fashion style, however we have come to love it!
Its a unique style that has come back to the fashion world, and we are going to embrace this trend with open arms.

The only problem is how to wear it. We thought about this for quite a while and have finally come a decision, its such a great style, but every clothing item can look amazing or can look like absolute rubbish, if styled in a certain way.

This style is suited best with high heels or boots, however normal sandals look great as well, try to avoid extremely baggy tops as it will clash with the baggy look of the pants.

I think we can all agree that this looks terrible!

This is a smart and classy trend, have fun with it and be comfortable in these pants.

Meggo**

Just because it's funny...

2012-03-01T02:23:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned in my previous post Angelina Jolie's leg looked so out of place and weird it even detracted from her lovely gown.

Since the Oscars it has become an internet sensation. Some say she did it as a dare or for a laugh, others think she was simply showing off, whatever the explanation it was still funny and even funnier are the pictures that have surfaced...

Oscar disappointment...

2012-02-27T00:56:00.000-08:00

I have been looking forward to the annual Academy Awards for well... a year and I was beyond disappointed with this years red carpet looks...

I was so distracted by Angelina's creepy crab leg sticking out the side of her dress that I didnt even get a good look at her gown and Emma Stone, who I usually adore, looked like an unopened Christmas present.

Put that crab stick leg away!

Ok, when can I open you? the suspense
is killing me!

So, I liked a total of 4 dresses this year and here they are

Cameron Diaz in a figure hugging Gucci dress

My favorite dress of the evening
Michelle Williams in Louis Voitton

Mila dazzles in Elie Saab

Rooney Mara made a perfect Oscars debut
in this Givenchy gown

There were a couple of near hits such as Natalie Portman in her polka dot dress, which was just a bit too cutesy for me and Gwyneth Paltrow in her white gown but the cape was a tad too over the top. Bridesmaids star, Kristen Wiig wore a lovely dress but the colour drained her and Sandra Bullock had the right idea but unfortunately the front of her gown was very unflattering

Gwyneth's cape ruined her lovely
tight fitted gown

Natalie Portman looked slightly
under dressed

The front of Sandra's dress made her
appear shapeless

Kristen simply wore the wrong
colour for her skin tone

For all the carpet fashion check out this link Oscars 2012

Terri*

Liquid Eyeliner

2012-02-21T22:57:00.000-08:00

Applying liquid eyeliner is an art. It has to be precise, with no mistakes. However, having said that, I should state, that it really is rather easy to do!

Clean your eyes to remove any excess oils and old make up.
Put on your desired eye shadow if you want to wear any.
Now for the liquid eyeliner. When applying liquid eyeliner, I normally pull the corner of my eye so that its straight, which makes it easier to slide the liquid eyeliner applicator across the top of my eye. If you tilt your head up and look down into the mirror, this also helps, as your eyes will close and you will be able to see what you doing.
Apply Mascara, and its done!

Rihanna

Michelle Trachtenberg

Angelina Jolie

Dakota Fanning

Meg**

Made-down

2012-02-21T02:09:00.001-08:00

We take a glimpse at some stars who dared to walk the streets without any make up on. What do you think of their bare looks?

Amanda Seyfried

Rihanna

Madonna

Sienna Miller

Cameron Diaz

Paris Hilton

Katie Holmes

Kirsten Dunst

Kate Hudson

Katherine Heigl

Terri*

Nicki Minaj - What a fail!

2012-02-16T06:25:00.000-08:00

What happened at the Grammy's?? I am still in shock at how Nicki Minaj has managed to mess up so badly. However, this is just my own opinion.

For those of you have have not yet seen the disappointing performance, have a look.

Meg**

Rihanna's ever changing hair

2012-02-16T06:14:00.000-08:00

It seems Rihanna changes her hair as often as she changes her clothes these days but which hairstyle looks best?

The say change is as good as a holiday... from the looks of these pics the singer must be on a constant vacation

Personally I'm torn between the long red locks with the fringe and her natural curls in the last pic

Terri*

Kate Moss: Good vs Evil

2012-02-15T06:15:00.000-08:00

Kate Moss is by far my favorite super model with her distinct features and bad girl attitude, not to mention her fetish for sexy rockers. She recently did a fashion spread for W Magazine as well as dual covers, one as evil in a black Gucci dress and one as good in a white lace Vera Wang creation.

Good

Evil

For the photo shoot by the bizarre minded Steven Klein she is in various good and evil poses with some of the pics looking a tad disturbing. Unfortunately there is no interview with the gorgeous Moss in the magazine but the photos tell a story of their own and even though they are "different" they definitely catch your attention

Terri*

Rhihanna's Slinky Swimsuit

2012-02-14T22:24:00.001-08:00

Rihanna is looking hot in this slinky little swimsuit, but the real question is, would you wear something like this?

Meg**

Valentines Date Night

2012-02-13T22:52:00.003-08:00

For all you lucky ladies who have a better half planning something special for you tonight, or if you are planning something special for him, what would valentines day be if you couldn't dress up and spice life up a little?

Here are a few of my favourite date night outfits.

The classical LBD

Simple white dress with pretty ankle boots

Little Red dress always gets his attention!

Meg**

Grammy Trend: high necklines

2012-02-13T05:32:00.000-08:00

High necklines seemed to be all the rage at last nights Grammy's but who looked best?

Terri*

Hillary Duff's skin secrets

2012-02-09T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hillary Duff may be pregnant and glowing but she has always had immaculate skin
She shares her skin care regime:

“I exfoliate twice a week and always use sunscreen.”

“Experiment with illuminating products. Fresh’s Twilight Glow and By Terr’s Exlir are nice and lightweight. I apply them under my foundation for a dewy look.”

“I use Laura Mercier’s Brightening Powder under my eyes and on cheekbones.”

Terri*

Blake Lively is Elle's covergirl

2012-02-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

The 24 year old blonde bombshell is on the cover of Elle's March 2012 edition and she dishes on her love life as well as striking a few poses.

For her cover photo she wears Victoria Beckham

When asked about the men in her life she said “I’ve had four boyfriends in my whole life. I’ve never been with anyone that’s not a boyfriend. If I spend time with a man, it’s because there’s somebody that I know well who has been a friend for a while." The actress has recently been romantcally connected to Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Reynolds and also dated her Gossip Girl co-star Pen Badgley (which makes the whole 4 boyfriends thing sound a little unrealistic if you ask me...)

*Gasp* The stunner doesn't have a stylist?! She looks incredible at every event and simply says “When I’m going to an event, I’ll send Christian (Louboutin) a picture of my outfit and say, ‘What shoes do you think I should wear with this?’”...wow

The actress hopes to have children and they says better be girls or trannies because she has some amazing shoes and handbags that need to be appreciated

When asked about her and Ryan Reynolds looking for an apartment together she had quite a vague response, saying “Newspapers say a lot of stuff, don’t they? Though I wish I could afford half the places that I hear I’m looking at. Sign me up!”

Terri*

Madge is back - with a bang!

2012-02-07T00:56:00.000-08:00

Madonna never fails to entertain, even at 53...

She performed at the highly anticipated and star studded half time event at the Superbowl which saw the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants.

Givenchy's Ricardo Tisci was the designer behind Madonna's extravagant outfits and said during an interview "People say everything has a limit, but limits do not exist with Madonna."

Here's a look at what went into each design

Terri*

Who looks better?

2012-02-06T01:58:00.000-08:00

These two Hollywood beauties wore the same dress only 3 days apart on the red carpet - major fashion faux pas...

Rachel McAdams wore the gorgeous "Mirabella" dress by Collette Dinnigan to the premier of her new movie "The Vow" in Munich on 30th January. She paired her dress with simple and elegant black pumps and pretty feminine curls.

Nicole Kidman wore her designer gown to the 2012 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards in West Hollywood on 27th January (she beat McAdams to it) she opted for strappy sandals and her strawberry blonde locks hanging over her shoulders

Personally I think Nicole looks better, the dress fits her magnificently across her chest and shoulders and creates a stunning silhouette. The strappy sandals also add length to her legs (not that she needs anymore langth) I think Rachel looks a bit frumpy in her gown with the awkward length and covered up chest.

But what do you think?

Terri*