Delicous Christmas Treats.

Yes, it's time to come to terms with the fact that you are going to have to sacrifice putting on a couple of kilograms in order to indulge in those decidant Christmas treats, one can't resist!
Nigella Lawson knows exactly how its done, with Nigella's Christmas Kitchen which shows on BBC lifestlye (channel 180) on Thursdays at 19:00. Nigella has a series of wonderful recipes for the most amazing Christmas delights. From short bread to star topped mince pies to lindt chocolate christmas pudding. To view all her christmas recipes:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/search?programmes[]=b00g9kvg

Forever New come to Cape Town!

Forever New is Australia's hottest high street brand and has recently made its way to South Africa, but such a tradgedy that there are no stores in Cape Town! They have popped up around the country in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Nelspruit. There needs to be one in Cape Town, we are missing out on all the gorgeous clothes, accessories and shoes. Nelspruit over us? Come on Forever New, surprise us with some new stores!

To have a look at the rest of the collections at Forever New go to http://www.forevernew.com.au/collections

Simply the Best.

Biggie Best has such beautiful scatter cushions. If you are a fan of the scatter cushion, for your bed or your sofa, you are going to love these. They come in nuetral stripes, checks and florals and start at R80.00.
Biggie Best Gardens Centre: 021 465 9855
Cavendish Square: 021 674 1590
Somerset West Waterstone Village: 021 851 9028

Christmas Gifts!

 

MAC always brings out some irresistable special additions, their recently launched 'A Tartan Tale' makeup range is a holiday collection that includes lipsticks, dark eye shadows, eyeliner and bright powder blush with soft gold pearl. MAC has also included Sir Teddy Bear key chain to the collection, with every penny of the purchase going straght into the MAC Aids fund. The Scottish inspired collection makes a fantastic christmas gift for friends or family.

Cupcake Heaven

These have to be Cape Town's best cup cakes! They really are like taking a bite of heaven.
Where do these heavenly treats come from?
Lazari food gallery in Vredehoek (021 461 9865) and Cape Quarter (021 419 9555).
The pink ones are definately the best of them all but you can find some other delicous delights there too.
yummmmm.

Miley Cyrus. So Stylish.

Miley really knows how to rock it. I love her style. She always looks super stylish even when sporting jeans and a tee. What seems to make her so appealing is that she appears to be down to earth and untouched by all that Hollywood glitz and glam, she is a country girl at heart. Please don't ever do a Britney on us Miley. Stay country rock chic forever!

So So Seductive! The new Spilt Milk collections.

 

Okay, seriously! Could these bikini's actually get any sexier?

There are two latest collections from Spilt Milk, the new 'Psychedelic Party' and 'Sinful Seamstress' ranges which have just recently been launched.
They are in high demand and are hotter than ever.
They are available at the Wardrobe boutiques as well as at the Rosanne and Pushkin boutiques.
You can also follow Spilt Milk on facebook, where you can look out for the new website that will be revealed soon.
www.spiltmilkswimwear.com/
The brand is also expanding and will be launching guys speedo's, vests and boardies very soon (watch this space)
Kate Stanton, the young and talented designer of the collection has out done herself again with this exotic, original and fun swim wear.

Just another addition of fabulous South African designer talent that we can be proud of. 

 

Photographs by Christopher Chase

Getting your body bikini ready!

Most of us would kill to look like the South African born beauty and Victoria's Secret Supermodel Candice Swanepoel. So here are her tips for getting into shape and making sure your body is bikini ready for the summer months ahead. Being known for her rock hard body she is aware that she and the other Victoria's Secret models alike catch the attention of women worldwide. Candice says that women shouldn't struggle and pressure themselves with what they eat everyday, she doesn't believe in depriving yourself or starving yourself. She advises that the key to a great body is by doing plenty of yoga and pilates and jogging up to three times a week. She includes plenty greens and proteins in her diet but says that the key to losing weight is by eating in moderation and eating healthy.

Monitor what you eat (not obsessively) and try fill your meals with lower calorie foods! If you really want to get in to shape fast, Candice recommends a mixture and balance between cardio and toning sessions.

                                                                So there you have it, some getting-in-to-shape tips from one of the best bikini bodies. Thanks candice! 

New Wardrobe Additions

Wardrobe boutique has some new arrivals which are actually too cute for words.
There are a whole bunch of gorgeous mini skirts, party dresses and summer dresses that come in the most delightful summer patterns.

You can find these beauties in the Wardrobe boutiques (Kloof Street: 021 422 2885 and Vineyard Road: 021 671 1690)  

SUMMER LOVIN'

This is the photo shoot I did for my third year thesis project where I created my very own fashion magazine.

Yes it was hard work but lots of fun too. 

The photo's we took on this sunny day came out beautifully.

The photographs were taken on a breath taking farm in constantia,

owned by advertising tycoon, Graeme Warsop and his wife Anne.

The theme for the shoot was SUMMER LOVIN' as it aimed to

encapsulate all the things we love about the seductive season of summer.

Lazing around by the pool, picnics in the warm air, chilling with friends.

What's not to love?

Justine wears a floral bikini from Spilt Milk, check out the latest collection from Spilt Milk that is arriving very soon!

Summer dresses are a must have for the season. They are appearing in so many boutiques and shops in and around Cape Town. Florals, prints, linens and light cottons. All the dresses the models are wearing come from Wardrobe on Kloof, The Lot, Yde and Insight. Make them a part of your summer wardrobe.

This photograph of Roxane was used for the cover of the first issue. Her fresh and flowey boob tube dress comes from Insight. 

WE LOVE SUMMER!