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.

Zara Opens in Cape Town!

Exciting news, the first Zara store in Cape Town opened its doors on Friday at the V&A Waterfront! After the success of the Johannesburg Zara store in Sandton City how could they not open one in Cape Town?Fashionistas flocked to the to get their slice of international fashion when the store opened its doors at 9am on Friday. 

You’ll find Zara on the ground floor of the mall and wow will you be impressed at it’s size – the shop spans over more than 1 400 square meters of retail space! 

In store you’ll find the Women, Men and Kids collections. Zara offers South African consumers a unique southern hemisphere collection which is constantly updated by delivering new merchandise to stores twice a week. 

What are you waiting for? Get shopping!

Scoff at Puddles with Hunter Boots

It’s rainy season again and there’s nothing like a good pair of wellies to make you feel unstoppable. I’m loving these new range of super stylish wellies from Hunter Boots – stylish and practical, what more could you want from a winter shoe?

Hunter is a global brand with a range of shoes and boots which has stretched far beyond the original classic and unwavering bestseller, the timeless Hunter Original Wellington boots. 

Originating in Scotland in 1855, the iconic brand has grown exponentially, and is globally acknowledged worldwide as the most comfortable top-quality Wellington boots available.

For more information visit their Facebook page or their website.

Melissa Shoes Winter 2012

I’ve long lusted after a pair of gorgeous Melissa’s Shoes and have been smitten with the brand ever since its brilliant collaboration with Vivienne Westwood. I got a sneak peak at the brands winter collection and just had to share what they have planned for stores!

If you haven’t tried on a pair of Melissa’s you don’t know what you’re missing out on. The heels are beyond comfortable and the ballet pumps make you feel like you’re walking on air. 

This winter Melissa’s is encouraging you to put your best foot forward in rainbow brights, warm berry reds, pastel shades of purple and gorgeous glittery pinks. 

Originally from Brazil, Melissa has revolutionised plastic footwear in terms of style and technology, and is about to explode into the South African market. Made from eco-friendly materials and 100% recyclable, Melissa shoes are ecologically sound – so you can look great and help out the planet! The shoes are soft to touch, flexible, durable and have a patented fragrance (it reminds me of the scented My Little Pony range when I was a little girl!).

This season’s range is all about quality, comfort and of course style. Be it a flocked ankle 

boot or sexy stiletto; don’t let the weather stop you from trending the hottest shoes in 

town.

Melissa shoes are available at selected stockists nationwide or for stockist details call: Tel: +27 83 643 5617. Stockists include Nicci Boutique, ThreeJs Boutique, Toast and Co., Black Coffee.

Cobalt Blue Heaven

I’m a little obsessed with Cobalt blue this season so I went digging around to find some things to share with you all! Here’s so lust-worthy cobalt goodies I just love:

 Add a splash of cobalt blue with this cute clutch from Queue. It’ll set you back R199 but it’s so worth it!

Loving this blue boyfriend chiffon top from Sissy Boy. It’s a little steep at R599 but it’ll look great with black skinnies!

I love these cobalt blue skinnies from Sissy Boy – pick up a pair for R699 today. They’ll look great with a black tank top and riding boots.

If you’re not ready to take the plunge and wear cobalt blue jeans just yet, invest in some accessories like the bracelets above. These are from Sass Diva and will set you back R230 for the set.  

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.

Forever New Factory Shop!

Good news – OhEmGee is going to be spending a lot more time in Johannesburg this year! And so, from now on you can look forward to news and things to do in the City of Gold! So exciting! 

The first little Joburg nugget I just had to share with you was the Forever New factory shop! I was so excited when I found it I almost fainted (I have a mild addiction their to beautiful clothes – especially the dresses). So you can imagine how much this discovery is going to benefit my wallet. 

I found a stunning dress there for R250 – the same one I’d seen, and talked myself out of buying, just a few months earlier for almost a thousand rand! 

You’ll find the Forever New factory store at Woodmead Vale Mart in Woodmead Johannesburg. 

You’ll be glad to hear that it’s also a Nine West, Marion and Lindi, Aldo, and a Mango factory shop as well!

So if you’re in the Joburg area make sure you pop in for a visit. You’ll find stunning handbags, desirable dresses, and oh-so-sexy shoes all in one store.

Brandmania (Shop EE): Telephone 011 656-2349 – Branded goods, e.g. Guess, Nine West, Aldo, Marion and Lindie. Open M-F 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-14:00. Contact: JP, Theo, and James: e-mail 0165Brandmania@busbyhouse.com.