JHB FASHION WEEK AFRICA 2012

The Johannesburg fashion week comes to a close this Sunday. On Saturday I saw the Loin Cloth and Ashes  and Thula Sindi shows.

The Loin Cloth and Ashes's collection was full of romantic whites and the usual African prints we have come to expect. Anisa collaborated with DJ Anele Mdoda; they wanted to create a collection that was feminine and had an adventurous soul.

Thula Sindi's show delivered as expected. Lady like glamour, with flowy skirts, peplum tops and cliched at the waist dresses. As usual his clothes are practical and wearable. Thula seems to be having a love affair with leather; some of his clothes have pieces of leather in them and he closed his show with all the models wearing leather jackets. I'll post photos soon.

What I took from the shows is that prints are here to stay; whether animal or African, dresses and skirts continue to rule..short long or midi. Loin cloth also showed some one piece jumpsuits. 
Tis the season of the lady!

While I was having lunch waiting for the Loin Cloth and Ashes show to start, I noticed the Satorialist sitting across from me  also having lunch and taking a breather between shows.

What I wore:
Skirt- Loin Cloth and Ashes
Jersey - Forever new
Neck piece- Zara
Shoes- Aldo
Sling Bag- Woolies

The Satorialist and I

Thula Sindi

OMG, this new arrival at 36Boutiques.com is to die for. 

Its a Thula Sindi Denim dress with dots and leather trimmings..Amazing! In typical Thula style, this dress is classy and ladylike. I love that the leather bits and the asymmetrical cut bring a little playfulness..
Adult looking denim is how I describe this dress...It is a must have.

Its going for R 1,399.

Please go to http//www.36boutiques.com to see and buy the dress.

Grazia SA readers event

Last night I attended the very first Grazia SA's readers event in Rosebank. It was an Italian affair where   colors,  patterns and eye shadow were the topics on everyone's lips. Wine flowed freely while the Grazia team gave fashion and beauty tips for the season. The evening was a definite a success; all the right ingredients that make the perfect dinner party were present.. Wine, Fashion, Pasta and and the oh so glorious goodie bag.

http://www.graziadaily.co.za

What I wore:
I wore my Thula Sindi yellow dress, which is my full proof go to outfit.
I paired it with pink 9wests and a blue beaded beck piece.

The fabulous goodie bags:

Floral prints!

I tried my hand at the floral print trend with a peplum skirt from Jo Borkett. 

There are only two rules on how to wear floral prints as far as I'm concerned:  

- 1, You can do as I have done by pairing your floral skirt or pants with a simple one colour top.  The loud prints are toned down by the single tone top and no one gets a headache from looking at you. 

- 2, You can pair prints with prints and have an over the top fabulous outfit that is not to be worn by the faint hearted. You pick! 

I wore this outfit to a sunny spring lunch, I ended up swapping the heels for flats and it worked just as well.   

About the outfit:
- Skirt- Jo Borkett
- Top- Woolies

Oh Solange..

If you know me at all, then you know I love most things Solange Knowles...When it comes to timeless style Solange equals fabulous.

Solange was recently in sunny SA shooting her music video in the Cape Town townships...While she was here she also shot the November cover for our Elle magazine.

Looking like a modern day African princess on the cover she makes fussy prints look effortless with a bold red lip.

A fashion IT girl, musician, dj, model and a mother; Solange brings new meaning to multitasking, all while looking stylish.

She collaborated with local designers to the fashion style of her music video, and she is wearing local is lekker on the cover as well...

Have you noticed Elle SA is just getting better and better and better...xo

Mercedes- Benz Fashion week Africa 2012

The Mercedes- Benz Fashion week Africa 2012 is taking place from the 24th to the 28th of October in Johannesburg's Melrose Arch...very stylish..

All of fashion will be there, from designers, to fashion editors, to stylists, writers and bloggers and of course the everyday fashionistas. 

I got a personal invite from Thula Sindi to attend his show, I am very excited to see what he showcases.

His clothes are always a great impression of the modern, highly fashionable, on the go woman.

He pays close attention to detail and his clothes are really comfortable proving Coco Chanel's sentiments.. "Luxury must be comfortable or it is not luxury"  

I am also looking forward to seeing Selfi, Kluk CGDT and Habits. 

Let the show begin..I'll keep you posted.

Follow this link to learn more about fashion week Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2012.

Checkout ThulaSindi's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Thula-Sindi/244530875564692?fref=ts

Daytime Bralet.

The nice thing about the bralet is that you can wear it as an out-a garment..showing off a little bit of skin without having the perfect abs. Its the perfect summer piece..I'm definitely considering wearing it as beach wear.  The bralet also known as the Bratop is a reinterpretation of the corset without the uncomfortable wires.

I think the perfect way to wear the bralet is with a high waisted bikini bottom at the beach. The Bratop is also gorgeous in a floral print or a neon color depending on which trend you want to wear. I am personally going to search for one in a colorful print pattern. 

About the outfit:

Shoes- Aldo
Skirt- Mango
Corset Top- Forver new