Spring/Summer Wardrobe Tips

Every spring  summer I struggle to come up with new and sassy ways to mix and match the items in my cupboard and often stick to the same outfit combinations all the way through spring and summer. So I thought I’d lend a helping hand and share some the of the cute outfit combinations I’ve found online over the past few months – and then I’m going to take it one step further and show you were you can get these same items in South Africa!

This week I’m concentrating on two outfits I absolutely love – (both are great combos with shorts) and how to achieve the same look from online store Zando.co.za.

I first found this cute shorts and jersey combo in a US Zoom catalogue and just loved it!  

 The great news is you can find similar items online at Zando!

This black knitted sweater from Pull-It can be ordered off their site for R239 and these Vero Moda shorts for R299.

I love this casual-chic shorts and T-shirt combo which I found on Fashionworship.com. 

Recreate the look with these finds from Zando. These Mint sandals are just R179! The bag is from Buffalo and is R351. 

These bracelets are from Utopia and are R69 each. The feather necklace is from Tessa Design  and is R209. 

The shorts below are from Rip Curl and are R291 and the sunnies are Michael Kors and will set you back R1580. 

Lastly, this funky T-shirt is from Mint and will set you back R364.

Simply Divine Rings from BellaReathe

How precious are these rings from BellaReathe! The jewelry brand has really struck a cord with these super cute rings – now all that’s left for me to do is to choose which one I want to buy (it’s like Sophie’s choice!).

This elegant silver Peace Ring is the ultimate in simplicity – and it’s made in Cape Town so it’s doubly awesome. Retail price: R210.

This Kissing Couple Ring with Heart is too cute for words. Retail price: R230.

These brass nugget and tube rings would make a fabulous addition to any wardrobe this season. Retail price R190.

Be a Bright Spark This Summer

I’m in love with brights this summer! I just can’t get enough of neon nail polish, brightly coloured accessories, and oh-so-shocking pinks.

I’m also in love with new beauty brand GOSH and was delighted to see they’ve got a fantastic selection of must-haves brights and neons for summer and I thought I’d share my favourite picks with you. 

Here they are: 

I love this Amazing Length’n Build electric blue mascara from GOSH. This stunning product will give you longer lashes with intense colour. R89 at selected stores.

With a name like this I just couldn’t not feature this ultra cool yellow nail polish! This OMG Nail Lacquer in Lime N Lemon is a must-wear when you’re lounging on the beach this summer. R49 at selected stores.

I’m smitten with this Velvet Touch Lipstick in Tropical Pink! The lipsstick gives an intense and lasting colour to the lips due to a high concentration of colour pigments and it contains Vitamin E so your lips will feel silky smooth. R110.00 at selected stores.

Shine Shine On

I absolutely love these products from local brand Shine Shine! I’m a sucker for anything proudly SA so I was smitten from the moment I saw these stunning designs. Take a look!

Love these Shine Shine serving trays – just R200 each. 

These placemats will make any table look awesome – R250

Spice up your laptop with these super cute sleeves! R350

For more information on Shine Shine visit their website here.

Hooray for Spiezia!

I’ve just discovered the most divine organic skincare range! Spiezia is 100% organic and the products are to die for. 

All Spiezia products are handmade in Cornwall, UK and the entire product range can be used on all skin types, including those with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis etc. as well as during chemotherapy.

The products are also packaged in the most gorgeous jars!

According to Spiezia their products contain no parabens (linked to oestrogen overproduction and breast cancer); no synthetic fragrances or colours; no silicones – basically none of the bad stuff and all the good stuff. 

Shop for Spiezia products here.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice “Cape Town, Rocks the Mother City New Year’s Eve” Street Party.

I’ll be heading back to Cape Town for the festive season and I’ve been racking my brain about what to do for New Year’s Eve… until now that is! I’ve found the perfect party to bring in the new year and it sounds banging! Protea Hotel Fire & Ice are once again hosting an awesome New year’s party – the “Cape Town, Rocks the Mother City New Year’s Eve” street party.

Book your ticket now to party it up with top local DJs including; Glen Lewis (metro fm), DJ Naves (Metro FM), and DJ Sphectacula, DJ Fistaz Mixwell, Dj Ozy, Ashton Ables, Dj Justice, Sub Zero Dancer and VJ Switch this New Year’s eve.

The party, sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey, has been going for 4 years so you can be sure it’s going to be a stellar event.

“This year we take this spectacular occasion to the next level with 4 party areas, the amazing Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Cape Town, has undergone a makeover with even more contemporary styling & a youthful party atmosphere.” says Johan Cronje, GM of The Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town.

If you want to party like a rockstar why not splash out and get VIP tickets. You’ll find yourself on the private pool deck of the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town, overlooking the main dance floor and Jamesons VIP areas. There’s also an ultra exclusive VVIP Champagne Lounge, sponsored by Mumm Champagne, where you’ll get a complimentary bubbly per person in the VVIP and a decadent spread of food to choose from throughout the evening.

Details:

Date: 31 Dec 2011

Time: 20:00 until late

Venue: Fire & Ice Hotel

Location: New Church Street | Tamboerskloof

Ticket prices:  

General admission tickets are available for R130p/p pre-sale or R160p/p at the door.

VIP tickets are available for R320p/p pre-sale or R350p/p at the door.

VVIP tickets are R1 500p/p; includes a bottle of Mumm Champagne per ticket, sumptuous food for the duration of the evening and grants access to the entire event, as well as to the private upper pool deck.

For VVIP ticket sales- contact laurent@theinspirationroom.co.za.
For Press details- contact thenjiwe@theinspirationroom.co.za.

To get info on packages or to be on their mailing list contact- info@theinspirationroom.co.za.

For more information contact: 011 485 3321 or visit www.theinspirationroom.co.za.

ghd Style-A-Thon 2012

Look fabulous and support a good cause at the same time this October! How? Fashionistas in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban can get their hair styled by ghd in support of CANSA for just R50!

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ghd is giving you the opportunity to show your support for those battling with cancer. 

Make you way to the annual ghd style-A-thon on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October during mall hours and donate R50 to have your hair professionally styled by the ghd styling team using ghd’s range of stylers, products, brushes, and the new ghd air!

Make a Statement!

This spring/summer 2012 is all about making a statement – especially with accessories. There’s no better way to jazz up a simple outfit than with a statement necklace. 

I’ve found some fantastic options from Sass Diva. Take a look!


This arrow down gold bib neck piece retails at R330.00 and would look great with a white tank top, black skinny jeans and gold pumps.

This stunning pharaoh bib neck piece is the perfect accessory for an LBD. 

I love this snake skin effect link neck piece! It would go great with a dress or a basic tank top and skirt. The necklace retails for 270.00.

For more information visit Sass Diva on Facebook. 

Glam It Up With Oxygen

I’ve been on the hunt for some new party dresses for summer and fell in love with what Oxygen had to offer in their brand new summer range! The range is available at selected boutiques from September 2012.

Here are my favourite picks from the range:

I love this dusty pink dress – perfect for a summer garden party. Pair with heels and a cute clutch and you’re good to go.

 I’m smitten with this stunning LBD – it screams sophistication.

This silver dress is great for a night on the town or for a cocktail party – pair with black heels for a smoldering look.

Oxygen is available at selected independent boutiques. For more information, please contact 087 940 4664 or visit http://www.skye-sa.co.za.

Get Ready for the Drama of Clifton Shores

Get ready for the drama of Clifton Shores to hit South African screens later this year. Clifton Shores follows 4 gorgeous American girls who leave the US to live, work, and play in Cape Town’s Clifton.

The new unscripted drama series is the first of its kind to be produced locally, and follows in the footsteps of other popular international series such as Laguna Beach and The Hills.

The series follows the lives of 4 American women, all with past experience in the industry, who are brought to Cape Town to work for Quintessential, Van der Burgh’s events and marketing company, along with 3 South African women, who serve as their guides to life in a new country. The show tracks their process of cultural adaptation, as they learn to live and work in the South African environment, and promises plenty of glamour, intrigue and drama associated with their work, relationships and friendships along the way.

The series will showcase the glamorous lifestyle of Cape Town’s rich and fabulous, as the show’s stars mingle with the city’s elite, and become accustomed to life in one of Clifton’s famed cliff-side mansions.

Clifton Shores will air on DSTV’s Vuzu channel on Tuesdays at 21:00 – the first episode airs on 21 August so don’t miss it!