Barbie Inspired Fashion!!!

If you're like me, well then, you were absolutely in love and obssessed with Barbie as a child. I found these pictures from the Barbie 50th Anniversary  Fashion Show while working on a Barbie related project. Enjoy!!!

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Currently in love with this latest collection from All The Things I've Done,

And I just can tell I'm being more proud of our local designers!
How about you?

wearing nude top-Bangkok, sheer long vest & faded denim pants-Pasar Senen, skinny belt-Pasar Gedebage, boots-Mango

Some of My Favorite Pieces at the Moment

I'm  loving nude and beige toned pieces like crazy, nail polishes in these colors are a must!

This Is So Exciting!

Johannesburg Fashion Week 2011

It's official, and the date has been set.  Joburg Fashion Week will run from 15-19 February 2011.  African Fashion International Chairperson Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe announced that Joburg Fashion Week will take an entirely new direction for 2011.  Top industry player, Jan Malan of Umzingeli has been recruited  by AFI in order to create a platform that transcends the clich� of a �South African Fashion Week�. 

Venues for the various shows include The Bus Factory and The Rand Club. David Tlale will close the week on the Nelson Mandela Bridge. Other designers participating include Errol Arendz and Suzaan Heyns. Well, judging by the venues alone...Im sure it will be anything but cliche.



I am personally in love with the campaign pictures :)

Tickets are available through Computicket.

Twenty Fifth

Turned 25 yesterday, and had a lovely dinner with dad, mom and Carl.

Best of all, I couldn't be more thankful when I read this scripture verse for my birthday,

It really encouraged me to never ever give up all of my hopes and dreams.

wearing oversize top-Pasar Senen, maxi skirt-Pasar Gedebage, wooden wedges-Retail Therapy, satchel bag-Mango

Would also like to thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes! They really meant a lot for me.

Female Figure Types. What's your's ???

Ladies, fashion magazines are always making reference to our figure types. But all their advice is useless if you dont know what shape you are. Read below to find out your shape :)

The Hourglass

Women with an hourglass shape are equally balanced on top and bottom (implying that their bust measurement and hip measurement are about the same). Another characteristic of this figure type is a defined, shapely waistline.

The Rectangle

Women who have rectangle figures have relatively equal bust and hip measurements, as is the case with women who have an hourglass shape. However, women with a rectangle-shaped figure don�t have a defined waistline. There's little difference in waist measurement when compared to bust and/or hip measurements, so the rectangle shape is more or less straight up and down, which explains the body type�s name.

The Spoon or Pear

The hip measurement of spoon-shaped women is greater than their bust measurement. Women with such a body type are likely to have a (relatively) larger rear, robust thighs as well as a small(er) bosom.

The Inverted Triangle

Inverted triangle-shaped women have broad(er) shoulders compared to their (narrower) hips. Triangle-shaped women tend to have slimmer legs/thighs, while the abdomen and chest seem to look out of proportion compared to the rest of the body.

68th Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet

I just love award season :))  All our favourite stars come out looking their best.  Here are my favourite and not-so favourite looks from The 2011 Golden Globe Awards in Hollywood.

I'll start with the looks I thought were Absolutely Fabulous!

Sandra Bullock is absolute perfection. She is so classy!

Angelina Jolie is wearing a Swarovski-encrusted Atelier Versace gown. Can you say "Dynasty"?! But I like it :)

Halle Berry looks totally smoking!!!?

Eva Longoria is gorgeous is this classic Zac Posen gown. Love it!!!

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Natalie Portman is just too cute showing off her baby-bump in this gown by Viktor & Rolf.

Olivia Wilde looks like a princess in this gown.

I have to say...This just might be MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE!!!

And now for the not-so-great looks at The Golden Globe Awards...

I love Cristina Hendricks but there is just too much happening at the top... Hair + Ruffles does not make for great fashion sense.

Gabourey Sidibe in a Marc Bouwer gown.

 I'd steer away from prints if I were her.

January Jones in Versace...

 I guess it's just not my style. She does look hot as always though.

Julianne Moore in Lanvin... Looks like a mess to me!

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Kelly Osbourne looks like a joke as usual. Whoever said she & her bad fashion sense had any right to judge other people (on Fashion Police) should be fired!!!

Male Figure Types. What's your's???

Knowing what figure type you are is not just for females. I think it's good for a man to know his figure type. You never know when you may need it :)

The shape you identify with most is your figure type.

The Triangle
Men with this body type exhibit low levels of strength and size prior to training. They have relatively low levels of body fat, and small, narrow bones. They experience low levels of strength prior to training, but they do tend to excel at endurance sports. This is a result of their higher-than-average proportion of slow twitch muscle fiber. They also have fast metabolisms, which prevents them from gaining weight quickly.

The Rectangle

Considered to be very genetically gifted individuals, men with this body type exhibit low levels of body fat and impressive muscular development - even before starting a rigorous training regime. Their thick bones are also more conductive to building muscle, giving them an advantage in strength and power sports.

Rounded

Endomorph male body types are the usually the largest. These body types tend to be plumper, with generous amounts of muscle weight and fatty weight. Endomorph types typically have the slowest metabolism, and therefore have the most difficult time shedding weight. Males with this body type often find that they easily gain muscle mass with a weightlifting routine, although it's often necessary for them to focus just as much on cardio exercises in order to trim fatty weight and not just build muscle.

So guys...now you know :))

Fall Into Them

So, I've been currently checking out The Pre-Fall 2011 Collections, and one thing I love the most about them is the color palettes, they always came up with something neutral which is really inspiring for me.

Here's my favorite Pre-Fall 2011 collections so far,

images source : Style.com