Exciting Stuff to Come!

Hello Readers,
We are shooting the fashion spread for November's issue this Saturday on a beautiful farm in Franschoek. Very exciting! Hopefully it is going to come out really nicely. We also visited the designer boutique show case today at the Roodebloem studio's in Woodstock, there was some fantastic stuff on show. Cape Town designers are very talented. We spoke to Natasha Teplitsky who is the designer of the clothing range "Tashkaya." She has created a fantastic line of clothing and had a lot to say about being a fashion designer in Cape Town. We will have it all posted by early next week for you to see for yourself! xoxo  

Face Painting

Make-up is one of the best accessories to an outfit. Dark, smokey eyes go perfectly with a very sexy, black party dress-it completes the look. As Kim Gray mentioned in her interview, it is best to keep that fresh, natural look without over loading your skin with product. Especially when applying make-up for a sunny day excursion. Keep your complexion natural, don't pile your skin with base, rather use a mineralize powder base (MAC mineralize base R350). If you keep a natural looking complexion then there is plenty room for you to play around with bright and colourful eyes. Purples, pinks, greens and blues can really complete that pretty, fresh and colourful summer look!

The SPILT MILK Bikini range

The affordable swim wear range from Spilt Milk is now available in the Wardrobe boutiques (Kloof Street and Cavendish). Kate Stanton is the talented brains behind these very cute bikini's. The new Spilt Milk collection 5 is fantastic. Gorgeous colours, beautiful designs and oh so hot!

Q & A with Kim Gray

I recently did an interview with one of Cape Town's most well-known fashion, beauty, decor and lifestyle stylists. Her name is Kim Gray and she was kind enough to take the time and to answer all my questions. I would love to dip into the world of styling, after chatting to Kim and looking at her work I was definately inspired. She is incredibly talented and has a fantastic eye for fashion and styling. This is what she had to say about summer style trends, tips for entering the styling world and where it all began.

Kim, you have had a great amount of styling and blogging success! What has been the highest point in your career so far?

Definitely winning the S.A Blog Awards Best Fashion Blog, being featured in Elle And Marie Claire for blogging and dressing Lindiwe Sutttle. 

 
Have you always wanted to be a stylist and contribute to the fashion industry? How did you ‘break’ into the industry? 

I originally wanted to be a make-up artist, but a stint interning at Marie Claire led me into the styling world. 
 
What are your style tips for the summer season? 

You can't go wrong with shorts, a denim shirt, satchel bag and pretty summer sandals or a floral dress. If you've got long hair, braids or plaits are huge.

 

There are so many people like you who have a passion for fashion. What advice would you give for aspiring stylists trying to break into the industry? 

The market is so saturated. I get mails every day from girls wanting to be stylists. Be original, use your initiative, make lots of coffee, do lots of returns assisting stylists, be organized, don't ever be late.  

Who are your favourite designers/stores in Cape Town?

I love lunar, August, Woolworths, Tashkaya, Jo Borkett

 What does your typical day consist of?
 Usually a few coffee meetings, gym, blogging and sourcing for shoots. 

What inspires you about the industry you work in? 

Each day is different and no day is the same.  
 
 What are your goals for the future? 
To blog full time. 
 
 Could you kindly tell me about one of your favourite shoots that you have worked on and why? I loved doing tis ballet inspired shoot for Shape Magazine - The clothing is wearable and feminine.http://www.kimgray.za.net/gallery/fashion/

I love doing decor shoots too. It's so much fun to source and then put everything together. Sometimes the things you think will work so nicely together don't, and other times you things yu never thought would work end up making the shoot. 
 
 What do you love the most about being an online fashion columnist and stylist? I have the freedom to do what I want. There is no editor or client. Blogging is personal and all about personal style. It's a fantastic outlet for ones creativity.
 
 Do you think that online fashion blogging is the way forward in terms of keeping up to date with the latest trends and styles? 

Most definitely. Information is current, on trend and fashion is subjective. It allows people to comment and converse with brands and designers. Even magazine's now days are starting up blogs. Once you've read your magazine, you have to wait a whole month for the next mag to come out, blogs help the mags engage and keep their audience captivated inbtw issues.

 What is your favourite garment at the moment that you sell in your online shop?
I am loving the knot rings and heart pendants as for the little wish bone. To sweet. Makes a great gift.

 Do you have a beauty tip for keeping your skin fresh and flawless for summer? 
Don't over load your skin with product and get some good sleep. If all else fails, Beauty Flash Balm by Clarins in a winner for a brighter complexion. 

What is your favourite thing to do during the summer months in Cape Town?

Walking along the sea point promenade, shopping for summer clothes, chilling on the beach, lunching with friends. (agreed!)

MY SUMMER SNAP SHOTS

These are my latest mobile uploads from my blackberry (my prize posession at the moment). I know summer is not quite here yet but my friends and I are getting quite excited about it already, this is what we've been getting up to lately in celebration of summer's big arrival!

Welcome to AWEAR magazine.

Hello and welcome to AWEAR, the online magazine. This new fashion, beauty, decor and lifestyle magazine explores the latest trends in and around Cape Town. The first issue of AWEAR will be released in November 2010 and will be available by order online. Summer is slowly creeping its way into our lives and those sunny days are getting warmer. Finally! There are so many wonderful things to celebrate about the season of summer which is why it's the chosen theme for November's issue. "We Love Summer" and all the great things that come with it. Bikini's, boutiques, summer style tips and summer retreats are all a part of November's issue. So take a look, comment if you like, and enjoy! xoxo