Friday 22 June 2012

Good Example of the saying "Age Aint Nothing but a Number"

As I went through the Online Elle Magazine I saw this article written Advanced Class and i was inspired by these women whom im even ashamed to call them old because they have such a good taste and class.

Blogger Ari Seth Cohen is a expert of stylish older women – he has spotted plenty on the streets of New York and London and included them in his book, Advanced Style.   Sources: www.elle.co.za

Bridget Sojourner is a 72-year-old London model and an activist against ageism.
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Artist, film and theatre producer, designer and actress Beatrix Ost is 71. We love the way she pairs textures with print and embraces rich textures.
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Virginia Bates, 69, is an English actress-turned-fashion entrepreneur. She blogs for Vogue-com and her vintage boutique in London is patronised by the
famous and fashionable.
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At 83, Daphne Selfe can still be seen in Vogue and on the Paris catwalk.
 Danish former model Gitte Lee, who was recently rediscovered and cast in a campaign for CĂ©line, is on the cover of Cohen’s book.
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Jibby Beane, known as ‘The Art Scene Queen’, started her modelling career at 50, for Vivienne Westwood. Now, at 71, this art patron is still at it.
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Lynn Wyatt is a 78-year-old American socialite and a veteran of international best-dressed lists.
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 91-year-old style icon Iris Apfel’s bold and beautiful style, statement jewellery and oversized glasses. Fearless – that’s how we like it.
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Carmen Dell’ Orefice started working at 13. Now in her 80s, she is still in demand.
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Fashion-Ageless
Images: Richard Riddick thedpc.com and Advanced Style

Thursday 21 June 2012

Staff/Stuff Art Exrhibition

On Tuesday evening I attended the unisa Staff/Stuff Art Exhibition held at Kgorong Building in Muckleneuk


South African feel: Embroidery by Lawrence Lemoana
Even ID`s can be Art: IdentityText Revisited by Robyn Sassen

Scrutinity by Kabelo Moja
Painted T-shirt by Justice Mokoena



photos: Ntombifuthi Mtshali

Monday 18 June 2012

Students Celebrate Youth day

The past weekend came to a stand still as the nation celebrated the annual Youth Day Commemoration.

A gorup of young and talented Artist at the University of South Africa`s Ampitheatre in Sunnyside campus celebrated  youth day through poerty and hip hop in commemoration of those who died in 1976.





 Insizwa Ziphelele was also there to showcase their latest collection of T-shirts







Thursday 14 June 2012

Im wearing
Coat: Zara
Dress and leggings: Mr Price
Boots: Rage

Winter must haves

according to Glamour SA the following boots and bags are a must have this winter.

Sourcers:www.glamour.co.za

got to love these PARTY PEOPLE

Tuesday 12 June 2012

Good news for SA Topshop lovers

Attention ladies with style!!! the UK brand Topshop is coming to South Africa and will be patnering with Unknown Union,the SA Brand based in Cape Town .


Topshop will launch in Cape Town on the 12th of July. Jobugers need to pray hard for the shop to be launched in JHB like ZARA did.


 

Louboutin loses case to stop Zara selling red-soled shoes

the Shoe brand that is mostly adored by celebrities, "Christian Louboutin" is facing a challenge from high street lookalikes after a court ruled fashion chain Zara could sell heels in the same colour. This comes after the shoe maker accused high fashion Designer Yves Saint Laurent of copying his celebrated red -sole footwearwhen he used a similar theme in his 2011 resort collection. TALK ABOUT FASHOIN COMPETITION.

Christian Louboutin
Seeing red: Designer Christian Louboutin says he should own the trademark for red-sole shoes because he invented them  
Victory: Zara have won the right to sell their red-soled heels, left, which Louboutin said copied their Yo Yo slingbacks, right
Victory: Zara have won the right to sell their red-soled heels, left, which Louboutin said copied their Yo Yo slingbacks, right
Victory: Zara have won the right to sell their red-soled heels, left, which Louboutin said copied their Yo Yo slingbacks, right

Flash of red: Victoria Beckham in a pair of red-soled Louboutins in Hong Kong 
Victoria Beckham in a pair of red-soled Louboutins in Hong Kong

Source: Mail online

 

 

Thursday 7 June 2012

OMG! how i luv ELLE Magazine and their street style check this out.................


Lauren Gibson
Love Lauren’s shoes.
Farai Makoni
LET’S HEAR IT FOR DENIM!
Chrissi Alexandra

How cool are these mustard pants?
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CASUAL COOL!
Jade Mac Donnell

Ashleigh Greenleaf

Converse high tops scream urban cool.
Palesa Mashiyane