Upcycle with REcreate

I’ve hidden my credit card in my freezer … and it’s all because of REcreate! I’m obsessed with their Upcycled decor items and furniture and seriously would buy the whole collection if I was left to my own devices for long enough. And, what make it worse is that the collection is currently on sale at City Mob – curses!

Donna Solovei, the genious behind the brand produces upcycled vintage furniture that is just to die for. REcreate turns castaways into clever creations that will transform interior spaces forever. 

Imagine a suitcase turned side table; zinc tub turned ottoman! Their stylishly salvaged pieces never seize to amaze and inspire.

Using pieces of discarded junk, Katie recreates a unique, recycled range of furniture, lighting and interior accessories, each piece infused with its own previous character but with a new function. By blending South African craftsmanship, with high end finishes and her own eclectic perfectionist flair, Katie creates an original end product with a new integrity that epitomizes the very best of South African design.

If I’m not careful soon my entire house is going to have a shappy-chic vibe to it!
For more information on REcreate visit www.recreate.za.net or contact Katie at katie@recreate.za.net.

Puma Creative Factory Built For One

Capetonians can join celebs like Zef rapper Jack Parow in creating your very own one-of-a kind interpretation of the iconic T7 Track Jacket at the Puma Creative Factory Built For One event.

Lindiwe Suttle, GQ Fashion Editor Arthur Malan and actor Siv N have all customised their jackets at workshops in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and will showcase their creations at the PUMA Creative Factory Built For One event.

The will also feature live performances by P.H. Fat, Tommy Gun, Haasbroek, VGA and DJ Craig de Sousa.

There are only 100 T7 Track Jackets available for purchase at R699 on the night. To guarantee a chance of creating your jacket make sure you get your pre-order in. To book your jacket email a booking request to builtforone@puma.co.za.

The party will be taking place at Earthlife Studios: 149, Upper Canterbury Street on 29 February 2012. Festivities start at 19:00. Entrance to the event is free and a jacket will set you back R699.

The event only comes around once every four years so you don’t want to miss out!

For more information visit http://www.puma.com/creativefactory.

Pop Up Boutiques Coming to a Venue Near You!

An exciting new shopping trend is about to hit the Mother City – Pop Up boutiques! The unique shopping experience is all the rage over seas and has finally hit South African shores. StyleSociety– the trendy traveling pop-up boutique is due to hit Cape Town on 3 December 2011.

This innovative way of shopping provides shoppers with a more pampered environment where they can meet designers as well as view … and of course buy … their latest collections. Spend the day in fashion heaven as you browse through the high-fashion items on offer.

The event will also offer ladies attending an exclusive ‘Styling Room’ where they can get pampered with a complimentary mini makeover and style session by Hair and Beauty experts.
 
This is a great excuse to spend the day with girlfriends – and there’s nothing like bonding over retail therapy!

The StyleSociety Pop Up Boutique is taking place at Cape Town’s Fire & Ice Hotel from 9:30-17:30. Tickets are R50 and are on sale through Computicket. The ticket price includes a welcome drink and gift bag.

Thandana Bags – an Excuse to Book a Holiday

I’m not really supposed to be shopping for a new weekend bag – I already have three – but I’ve fallen in love with the Thandana weekend bag range and I’m finding it so hard to resist adopting one of them. 

The great minds behind the brand are Taryn Dunstan-Smith and Carla Ashton. Thandana is a home grown luggage brand designed and produced in Durban, South Africa. My favourite part is that the bags are made using locally produced fabrics and genuine South African leather – Proudly SA!

The bags retail from about R920 and can be bought online from Poshprezzie.

Visit Poshprezzie to adopt yours.