MANGO launches in Durban!

*Battle of the Neons*

I decided on the striped knit sweater. Can't wait to wear it!

Mango has finally reached my city!!! You have no idea how I have been longing for the Spanish brand to be within my reach! Mango has over 2 415 stores worldwide, and I am super excited that Durban / Gateway Umhlanga has finally been added to the impressive list which includes Tokyo, Russia & Venezuela.

I attended the launch event last night at the stunning Gateway store & it was filled with some of Durban's most stylish people. I got to meet some of my fellow bloggers & mingle with the press, so you can imagine - I was in heaven! Here are a few snaps, I cannot wait to share with you some of the Spring Summer 2012 campaign photographs featuring Kate Moss - And I might add.. they were shot by my favourite photographer Terry Richardson :)

The goodie bag consisted of the above items. Spoilt right?!

 

 

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Brett

Spring Summer 2012 Hair Trends

I am excited to share with you my favourite hair trends for Spring/Summer 2012 - for one - the ponytail is back. But did it ever actually go out of fashion? As versatile as ever, the ponytail was worn low & flat at Reed Krakoff and Ports 1961; as opposed to the Marc by Marc Jacobs runway where we saw the pony tucked under and sectioned off; & who can forget the damp, slicked pony at  Diesel Black Gold and Donna Karan. Personally, I don't wear my hair in a ponytail much but I'm certainly keen to update my look by trying something different. Rather than save your pony for in between washes - why not make your pony a fashion statement?!

Glistening hair has got to be the most interesting hair trend for me - I don't necessarily see myself wearing my hair in this supposedly "low maintenance" hairstyle, but I could try it one day when I'm bored. Hairstylist Guido championed the trend at numerous shows, saturating strands with argan oil to arrive at a glossy finish all over or just at the roots. And well, I just love the idea of wearing my bright lipstick with it. What do you think?

The beach wave has gotten an update this season - a loose, louche curve in the hair that had models on the catwalk simply oozing effortless cool! And it looks absolutely easy to do. The street-ready style only requires a rough blow dry, subtle curl with the iron, and raking through with the hands to create the right amount of undone-ness.

I have kind of tried this next trend. But couldn't resist attempting to use green chalk on my black hair! A-List celebs have tried this look & I'm sure we've all seen the magazine spreads featuring this candy coloured hair. The Dip Dye hair trend is bold & daring - & I love it!!!

 

What hair trend are you keen to try?

 

I'm  going to attempt these hair trends and post some video tutorials.

Watch this space!


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OOTD: ROXY Denim Shorts

Shorts (Roxy) | Tank (Woolworths) | Accessories (Sass Diva) | Wedges (Aldo)

 

LOVE these ROXY Denim Shorts!!! How is that colour!? I was so extremely lucky to be gifted these by Roxy - as a brand ambassador for Brutal Fruit, Roxy is a key sponsor of all us lucky Glambassadors. And I am certainly looking forward to more awesomeness from the Roxy team. Today was a lovely, sunny day in Durban - 41 Degrees to be exact! I am so looking forward to Spring which is just around the corner. aren't you?

 

 

 You can look forward to many more outfit posts with plenty skin lol. 

I could not be more excited for Spring / Summer to come!

 

 

Kisses*

Brett

 

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VLOG: Pastel Fabric HAUL

I bought some lovely pastel fabrics - can't wait to get sewing & shoot some DIY videos.  The original quality of this video was much better so I'm not sure why its looking like this, but you can see what I'm on about.

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Brett

Abbey Lee Kershaw for Moussy SS12

I've always like model Abbey Lee Kershaw, but I especially like her in these Ad Campiagn photographs for Moussy Spring Summer 2012. These pics make me wanna eat something though lol yummy!!!

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Brett

Kate Moss for MANGO SS12 AD Campaign

Abolutely love supermodel Kate Moss in the Spring Summer 2012 Ad Campaign for Mango. Stunning stuff don't you think?

Let me know what yout take on this is. I love!!!

Vera Wang SS12 Ad Campaign

Loving the ad campaign photographs from Vera Wang for her Spring/Summer 2012 collection, modelled by Siu Pei. Love love love!!! What do you think? Are you in love too?

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The TOM FORD SS12 Ad Campaign is HOTTT!!!!

When I saw the ad campaign photographs for Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2012 collection I was in awe!!!! There is a reason why I love this man. The red vs midnight blue is soooo sexy, and let's not forget the chemistry between models Mirte Maas & Mathias Bergh. And the best part of the ad campaign is that Mr Ford shot it himself. Talk about multi-talented!!! LOVE!!

What do you think???
Let me know :)

Tropical Heat: Aquazzura Footwear

Aquazzura is a really fab, & fairly new shoe label that launches with the promise of bold, sexy, designer heels � the kind that women drool over. Judging from the brand's Spring 2012 ad campaign photographs...We'll be doing exactly that. The campaign was photographed by Diego Diaz Marin, who is known for his trademark saturated colours and penchant for kaleidoscopic imagery.

I love the use of the brand's pineapple branding in the campaign pictures. It truly evokes a rich, sensual summer feeling. I love that the models are faceless, and anonymous. It let's us as viewers truly focus on nothing but the kaleidoscope of delectable footwear.

These photographs make me want to go out for cocktails & buy shoes!!!
Love!!!!

Louis Vuitton's delicious SS '12 Ad Campaign***

You have simply got to love how designer brand Louis Vuitton manages to pump out fantastic ad campaigns & collections each season. There's no doubt Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2012 showcase was one of the major highlights of last season's catwalk rounds. It has been said that an audible gasp rippled through the front row when a full-sized carousel was unveiled, with 48 models perched a-top the horses. To top it off, Kate Moss closed the show wearing a frothy white frock with a ladylike head band.

So what a treat to see the brand's campaign continuing the show's dreamy prettiness. The setting of a girly ice cream parlour is a world away from the gritty realities of budgets and employment figures and debt crises and recession, which is exactly why I love it. In fact, the retro vibe, created by photographer Steven Meisel, reminds us of the merriness of '50s films like 'Grease' with Daria Strokous and Kati Nescher perched on pink seats like a couple of Disney Tinkerbells.

The two up-and-coming models showcase Marc Jacobs' delicious confections, from the Lockit and Speedy bags in crocodile skin to the demure and delicate dresses with multi-coloured court shoes. To add to the super-sweetness, there's a smattering of sundaes adorned with swirly candy just waiting to be gobbled up.

 

Yummy!!! Fashion never  looked soooo delicious!!!

Gisele Bundchen: Versace SS '12 Ad Campaign

I expect nothing but the best from supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and she delivers every time! I simply adore her in this sneak peek photograph for Versace's Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaign. She may have become a mother & wife, but Gisele is hotter than ever!!!

Denim Lust: Buffalo David Bitton UK re-launch

Denim never looked so good! Yummy!

The Clear Agency has announced pioneering Canadian denim brand, Buffalo David Bitton's re-launch into the UK with the SS12 collection. Founded by David Bitton in 1985, this men's and women's brand is now stocked in 13 countries including Australia, China & Mexico. Buffalo David Bitton wholesaled the new collection until September 2011 for a January - March 2012 delivery to UK outlets.  However, until then, Buffalo David Bitton fans can purchase all their AW11 essentials from http://www.buffalojeans.com/. And if you aren't already a fan, visit the website and I guarantee you will leave one!!!

If this isn't HOTTT then I dont know what is!!!

Kisses*