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.

Dress & Dare Launches Summer 2012 Collection

The Dress & Dare boutique in Illovo, Sandton recently launched its Summer 2012 Collection with a delightful splash of colour.

This summer is all about colour colour colour! And the bolder the better. The colour palette is bright and varied. Bold turquoise and coral or tangerine tempered with natural tones; soft and subtle sorbet, candy pastels, buttercup yellow and plenty of soft pink – with a dash of neon here and there!

Imported from Europe, the Dress & Dare Summer Collection incorporates short shorts, light trench coats, cropped light leather jackets and full length pants.

From simply stylish day-wear, to exquisitely elegant evening gowns, Dress & Dare has brought the best of Europe’s 2012 Summer trends to Sandton.

For more information visit www.dressanddare.co.za

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.

Shop Up a Storm at Zando!

If you haven’t discovered Zando yet you’ve been missing out! Zando.co.za is South Africa’s most comprehensive online fashion store. With both local and international brands, they offer excellent customer service, high-quality products and a unique online shopping experience.

Established in 2011, their goal is to situate themselves in the South African e-commerce market
as a well-respected company of hardworking employees who embody the youthful Zando
spirit.

Zando is a business driven by innovation and passion for retail. They aim to uphold the
excellence and uniqueness of each brand they sell and offer free delivery on all purchases in
South Africa.

Discover the latest fashion trends and styles online at www.zando.co.za.

Here’s a little peek at the things I love from the site.

This grey scoop neck dress from Bettie Basics is absolutely stunning! I’ve been on the lookout for a basic long-sleeved dress like this for ages so was thrilled when I found it. The stretchy design is perfect for all seasons and the dress would look amazing with bare legs, stockings, or leggings. At just R289 it’s a steal!

 I love Iron Fist so I was so excited when I saw this t-shirt on Zando! Loving the fox design draped over the neck line. It’ll set you back R149 – your wallet will love that!

I’ve also been on the hunt for a cute pair of ankle boots recently and I absolutely love this military-esque pair from Utopia. They look super comfy and at R449 they won’t break the bank!

I have an obsession with cobalt blue at the moment so I literally shrieked when I saw this jacket from Anymore. The cropped dress jacket is  super cute way to add a splash of colour to an otherwise basic outfit. Get this piece for just R750.

Affliction winter 2012 collection

Rock chic brand Affliction has just launched their winter collection and it’s ultra-cool. The brand boasts celebrity fans like Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie and Avenge Sevenfold so if you’re looking to add a little hardcore rocker to your look then this is the brand for you. 

Take a look at what the collection has in store for us this winter:

 I love this sexy farm girl look – the jeans and check shirt combo is a must this season. 

I’m lusting after this brown pleather jacket like you cannot believe. Team it with jeans or a cute sun dress and you’re good to go. 

Store telephone number: (011) 784-7427

Store address: U09A upper level Sandton City shopping centre

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I Want Proof!

I stumbled across these at a market the other day and was smitten! I introduce to you, Proof wood sunglasses. The super cute sunnies are made entirely from wood – the frames at least. 

The brand strives to make styles that are naturally classic, that can be worn anywhere.  All their wood comes from sustainable wood sources and a large portion of each sale goes to eye clinics in India to provide sight-giving surgeries or to help with reforestation programs in Hati. So you’ll be doing your bit for the planet. 

Check them out at www.iwantproof.com to see their current styles.

College Cool

I’m loving the collegiate trend that’s popping up at the moment – preppy skirts, collared shirts, and cardis are set to be all the rage this winter.

Mr. Price has some pretty cute options if you’re keen to try your hand at this trend. Take a look at what I found.

I love this varsity jacket – it’s super warm and is the perfect thing to throw over a dress or tank top and jeans. They come in all sorts of colours – green, red and blue.

 This cute green pullover is the perfect thing to tie your look together. Wear it over a crisp white shirt like the model in the pic and you’re sorted for the ultimate collegiate look.

For more ideas on how to pull this look together take a look at the collage below.

Plum Shoes Winter Range

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend then shoes are her soul mate. I got a peek of Plum shoes winter range recently and just had to share! 

Take a look below for what’s in store this winter. 

I love the red and turquoise peep-toe pumps and the floral boots. For the whole winter range click here to visit Plum shoes website. 

Just Saying Bikinis Are Hot, Hot, Hot

* UPDATE*

Just Saying are having  a huge end of summer sale! The bikinis are going for R400 per set including courier to anywhere in South Africa – awesome deal if you ask me. Check out their Facebook page for more details.

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Finding the perfect bikini can be tricky business. It can be even trickier when you have limited options available to you. Just Saying bikinis has launched a great line of swimwear with plenty of options to suit your shape.

The brand was launched by Gina Myers, a professional make-up artist. Having worked on locations around the world, Gina noticed that South Africa was the one place where women struggled to source fashionable bikinis with affordable price tags. A little while later Just Saying was born.

The swimwear brand offers an affordable selection of some the hottest swimwear trends. The pieces are fun and sassy and come in monokini, halter or twisted designs.

For orders in Cape Town contact Aneen on 083 771 6519 or visit http://www.justsayingbikinis.co.za.

Asymmetrical Party Dresses

One shoulder and asymmetrical dresses are a key trend this coming season. If you’re thinking of investing in a one shoulder dress I’ve got some great options for you from UK brand, Lipsy. These dresses are simply lustful so be warned there will be some serious coveting once you see these.

This sexy black LBD cocktail dress is a perfect for a night of dancing. It retails for 1254.00.

This dusky pink embellished dress is a stunning option for an evening out. The dress retails at 1499.95.

This asymmetrical drape embellished dress expiry is my favourite! I absolutely love the colour – summer jade. The dress retails for 1185.60.

Lipsy is available at selected stockists in South Africa. Visit their Facebook page for more information.