Colour bliss

I love colour, and each week I'll be posting about the colours in my life that I admire and how I brought them into my lifestyle as well as my wardrobe.

Pink in French is Rose (at least that is what Google translates told me) when I decided to start this colour post it was a no brainer to choose pink. I went about choosing my favourite things in shades of pink.

Pink shoes are so chic if worn the correct way.
For a formal look try: A white bodycon dress and pink shoes
For a casual look: Washed out jeans and white tee

Love my pink Samsung S4 Mini
but if this is too much of a commitment for you,
there is an easier option to get a  pink phone cover

If you are a major beauty product fan nothing better than lipsticks in pink

An easy way to add a pop of colour to an outfit at any time is an accessory
 

This is heaven sent for the hot summer days and you not a fan of shaving.


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and comment below with what colours you love.

Good News for Cape Town Shoe Lovers: Vince Camuto Flagship Store

Launch of First-Ever South African Stand-Alone Vince Camuto Store in Cavendish Square Shopping Centre

On Friday, December 19, 2014, Cape Town footwear fashionistas can celebrate the launch of Vince Camuto’s first flagship at Cavendish Square Shopping Center. The venue will be the first stand-alone Vince Camuto store in South Africa. Doors will open on a festively decorated, beautiful space devoted entirely to the footwear and handbags of iconic shoe designer Vince Camuto.

Sip, Snap—and Shop the Most Stylish Shoes at 30% Off
The celebration begins on Friday, December 19, 3-6 pm and Saturday, December 20, noon-6 pm. Guests can expect a warm welcome with champagne, macaroons, a DJ and a Vince Camuto photo booth that lets guests snap and share photos on Twitter and Instagram.

The biggest thrill for fashion lovers is likely to be the Vince Camuto collection itself, known for its quality, versatility and distinct design. Crafted of premium leathers, styled in on-trend silhouettes and detailed with striking hardware, the collection balances chic sophistication with edgy glamour. Guests will be able to browse a selection of exclusive styles only available at the flagship store. The selection includes chic stilettos, sandals, platforms, pumps, boots, booties, shoo ties—as well as elegant top handle totes, clutches and cross body handbags.

As a special welcome, from December 19 through 20, 2014, Vince Camuto Store guests will receive 30% off their first in-store purchase.

Vince Camuto: the Man and the Brand
Vince Camuto, founder and CEO of the Camuto Group, is a legendary figure in New York and international fashion circles. A revered “designer’s designer” and serial entrepreneur, Camuto enjoys a decades’-long track record of success in the footwear industry. The Camuto Group has seen rapid international growth over the 14 years, expanding across 30 product categories, with global retail sales projected to reach $1 billion in 2014.

Perfectly on trend, you’ll find a selection of shoes in metallic leathers, crafted with tough-chic hardware like buckles and studs.

Clutches and elegant satchels in rich shades of grey, papaya, chevron and snake ensure that whatever your bag of choice, you’ll look stylish and sophisticated.

Laser cut shoes and sandals with perforated styles in silvers and patterned leather, allow the wearer to show some skin in a modern, tasteful way.

Drawstring and cross body bags in colors such as dark walnut, sand dollar and soft pink are easily worn as carryall essentials for walks along the promenade, catching your favorite concert or movie and exploring new cities.
 

Fanciful jewel encrusted designs and decadent fabrications add a touch of modern opulence to the sought after Vince Camuto shoe silhouettes.

Structured top-handle handbags and soft totes exude polished sophistication and perfectly prepare the Vince Camuto woman for wherever the day may take her.

 

 

 

 

Flash Sale: White Christmass

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Great Gatsby grandeur mixed with ice queen magic. We absolutely love this headpiece, which will give any outfit that dreamy feel - while you of course will be the envy of every girl at the party! Take loafers to a whole new level. Pair down with jeans and a white top, or jazz up and dress up. Whichever you'll stay comfortable glam with these Louboutin style beauties. Naughty but nice, the perfect X'mas outfit. Feminine with beautiful fur detail. For the perfect silhouette, jersey fabric with tucks in the right places. Based on a piece of art from Linda Sgokippi.

OTHER POP ART FAVOURITES

Wool Cream Jacket Silver Glitter Flat Pear & Hexagon Crystal

TURN UP THE HEAT THIS PARTY SEASON WITH LIPSY

Party season is upon us and LIPSY has the hottest trends to ensure you rock the season in style.

Get spotted in LIPSY this summer and join local stunners like Jeannie D and Khanyi Mbau and perfect the biggest fashion trends including; crop tops, jumpsuits, sheer detailing, bold prints and tasteful embellishments.

 

With a collection of gorgeous, sizzling hot summer party dresses; let LIPSY help you turn up the heat!

Whether you’re looking for a fabulous party outfit, something to impress, the perfect night on the town stunner, or a trendy, statement summer investment piece, LIPSY has you covered.

Turn up the heat on those breezy summer nights, with Summer 2014’s hottest must-have item, the trendy Kimono.

The Kimono not only has the power to completely transform your outfit, but it is such a versatile piece that it can be carried through season after season, making it a wardrobe essential.

Go for classic black or look out for bold and tropical prints finished with tasseled hemlines, to give your kimono that festival ready look.

Wear it over your favourite little black dress, with killer heels and a statement clutch, or simple denim shorts, a white tee and high top sneakers for something a little more on the casual side.

From the classic summer shift, to the ever-flattering bodycon dress, there is no going wrong with the stand out LIPSY Love Michelle Keegan collection - a collection of dresses and other tailored pieces, specifically designed for everything from for date nights to glam girls nights out on the town.

For an evening of style and elegance - perfect for your end of year cocktail soiree - show off just enough skin and keep it classy with subtle peek a boo detailing.

Bring texture, interest and style into your summer cutout with sheer chiffon or seductive lace panel details.

If you’re looking for something a little more dressy, something that oozes with glamour and sophistication, the LIPSY VIP Collection offers classic dresses, heavily adorned with luxurious embellishments, in both evening and cocktail dress options.

Whichever collection you choose to wear to your upcoming party, you can make this summer holiday season a scorching hot one by staying on trend with LIPSY, LIPSY Love Michelle Keegan and LIPSY VIP.

Lipsy Availability
Lipsy collections available in flagship stores in Canal Walk and Rosebank Mall as well as exclusively at selected Edgars stores in Eastgate, Fourways, Sandton, Menlyn Park, Clearwater Mall, Blackheath Shopping Centre, Melrose Arch, Eastrand Mall, The Glen, Benoni Lakeside Mall and Canal Walk.

Party in style this New Year’s Eve!

It's almost time to blow a good-bye kiss to 2014, so make sure you end it in style - you'll need a hot New Year's Eve party outfit that sets the tone for a great new year and nothing says ‘Auld Land Syne’ party time like a flirty dress or playsuit.

Some big trends that'll serve you well when you clink champagne glasses are bold prints, be they tribal or tropical, solid brights or chic black with a metallic touch.

Dressing up jeans is another way to create a sizzling party look. Deck out your denims with a pair of statement heels, opt for an eye-catching top and don't be shy with the accessories. Bold necklaces combined with stack bracelets make a sexy statement.

As far as finishing touches go, a striking embellished or snakeskin clutch and trendy pair of heels – anything strappy, embellished, metallic or with a block heel – is hot, hot, hot. Let your nails do the talking with glitter-infused or shimmery hues that'll twinkle on the dance floor being the penultimate pick for a shiny, happy new year.

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High Tea

I love anything Fancy so when my mothers friend invited us to a high tea I was overjoyed. It was held to raise funds for a orphanage in the south of Johannesburg.

The high tea consisted of a fashion show, auction and of course food! Where do I start oh yeah the beginning.

As always we arrived early, I really don't have a Indian clock, as we always seem to get to places early and the rest of the party arrives late, anyway being early means good seats. We had a right in the front I can touch the stage seat.

Unfortunately it was an Islamic event and photos was not encouraged and I didn't want to get kicked out so I didn't take any photos of the fashion show but if you follow me on instagram you know I took photos of the food.

My sister and I went halfsies on a cake on auction and oh my it was divine. We loved the design and didn't expect the cake to taste nice but to our surprise the cake was fresh and wonderful.

The high tea was done in a professional manner and had 2 wonderfully trained MC's hosting the event, it opened up with 2 sisters called the and they sang nasheeds from Mahir Zain their voices are gorgeous and they so in tune you will beg to realise a CD so you can take a piece of them home with you, then the fashion show began, it melted my heart instantly my weakness "Handbags" it was so on trend and perfect for the hijabista, then just when you thought things could get any better they had babies modelling and they were well trained and so adorable that if they made a boo boo you didn't mind, then came the sexy part the lingerie and to all the haters they did it in a true Islamic style. They dress a mannequin up in the lingerie and had a beautiful girl dressed in hijab and a mask to add mystery walk it down the catwalk, while we watched the show we snacked of a few things to keep us going and then was the action and things got heated with the "aunties"   after the auction we heard a story about one of the orphans that did not leave dry eye in the room and make us realise really how lucky we are to have a home. After that sad moment we got to snack on beautiful wonderful tasteful treats that really was very welcomed after all that entertainment.

The handbag I used for the high tea. This purse reminds me of The Great Gastby

Tea Table

Stage and Draping

We were each given a rose from the orphans

The Cake my sister and I got at the auction


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Gone but never forgotten.

Hello December! I am sorry for my absents lately, but I am back and better than ever. So where have I been you ask? 

In October I lost my last living grandparent, my grandfather and even thou I did I few posts after that it was only till I was settled in back at home that I fully started to develop this deep sadness of loss and disappointment.

I live in Johannesburg and my granddad lived in Cape Town, needless to say we didn't see each other often a week or two a year does not leave much time to bond. The memories I have with my grandfather are awesome but few.

We face death every day, yet we blind to the fact that we should do everything we can for the people we love. I was so glad when my grandfather came for my graduation in 2012. It was a once in a lifetime experience I am so happy I got to share it with him. I'm not the 1st grandchild to graduate in my family so it wasn't celebrated in a huge way, but having my grandfather come all the way from Cape Town meant a lot to me. After my graduation, I dreamt that the next big thing in my life would be my wedding and that my Grandfather would be that again to share the important moment with me. I won't say I was robbed of the chance. I look at it as a chance to embrace that day when it arrives with more love and warmth because of my grandparents.

I learned so much more of my grandfather after his death, the struggles he went under when he was a freedom fighter in the ANC, be belonged to a band, and most of all he was the worlds best dad. He would make my mother's and her siblings lunch for school and brush their hair, he even did the washing and ironing, and he loved his tea.

If you get to see your grandparents everyday just know that you are blessed and lucky in ways others only dream of.

So after much needed soul searching and emotional healing I feel I am ready to put forward my best and bring my blog to new highs fashion wise. I hope to step up my game and not be lazy and istagram, but to make a full post out it.

 

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Blow Lotion Spray Root Booster.

I love to review products and give honest feedback. Today's product is the John Frieda Luxurious Volume Blow Lotion Spray Root Booster.

 

Before I tell you about my experience here's some information on the product. 

Transforms fine, flat hair into salon-calibre, natural looking volume. The Blow Dry Lotion Root Booster creates the perfect lift at the crown. Containing a root-lifting complex, this formula boosts fine hair right at the roots.

It is available in 125ml size at selected Clicks Stores with a RSP of R95

My verdict:

- Whenever using volume hair products, I am always left with a sticky after effect on my hair but with the John Frieda Luxurious Volume Blow Lotion my hair felt soft and silky like as if I had no product in my hair.

- I tested the John Frieda Luxurious Volume Blow Lotion on wet and dry hair and bite times the results were excellent. But for the best results spray on towel-dried hair, concentrating on roots for crown volume. Make sure under surface section and surface are fully covered. Blow-dry and style as desired.

-I didn't have to do my normal routine of using a volume brush to get "Big Jersey Hair"

- I love the texture it gave to my hair.

- The hold of the product lasted all day into the next.

I rate this product a 9.5/10 and it will defiantly be my go to hair product from now on.

Let my know what products you think I should review.

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EDCON ANNOUNCES IT HAS BEEN GRANTED SOUTH AFRICAN FRANCHISE RIGHTS TO OPEN CALVIN KLEIN STORES

Leading South African fashion retailer, Edcon, has been granted South African franchise rights to open Calvin Klein stores by Calvin Klein Europe, B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp.

 

Summer 2014 anticipates the opening of the first Calvin Klein store in Cape Town, South Africa at The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The store, scheduled to open in November, will carry men’s and women’s Calvin Klein sportswear, Calvin Klein Jeansand Calvin Klein Underwear product, as well as licensed Calvin Klein accessories, watches, sunglasses, jewelry and fragrances.

 

“The launch of Calvin Klein stores in South Africa is very exciting. This is part of our ongoing strategy to be the destination for international brands and fashionable on-trend merchandise for aspirational South African consumers,” says Edcon CEO Jürgen Schreiber.

The LBD

Lately I've been wearing a lot of black. I am used to it as black tights are my go to for everything, that doesn't mean all I want to wear is black all day everyday, but when I do black I want to do it correctly. This post is all about my LBD.

What LBD means to me:
I remember coming across the word LBD while studying fashion and not having a clue what it meant. Finally, when I found out what it meant and where it originated from I fell in love with the "little black dress". Thanks to Coco Chanel ladies can use her creation for any occasion.

My LBD story is all about being sexy yet classy. The LBD I'm wearing could be used for a high tea, a night out with the girls, funeral and that is what your go to LBD should be. The dress you can wear to any occasion and look amazing.

Advice when shopping for an LBD:
- Don't save a buck on this. If you willing to spend on a good quality dress that is made out of expensive material you and follow the care instructions you will get years of wearing it.
- If you not sure style to get, try an hour glass style as its complimentary to a lot of body shapes.
- Don't wear black on black. If you want a classy timeless look, do silver or gold, pearls are always a win.

Headband: Lovista
Earrings: Mr Price
Dress: Truworths
Bracelet: Gift
Tights: Edgars
Belt: Pay & Save
Shoes: Rage

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Jeans Abayaah

I'm proudly wearing House of Taaliyah's Jeans Abayah. The Jeans Abaayah is self explanatory, it's an Abayah worn over your casual outfit. I don't actually do casual very well, I think. The outfit started with the shoes. Again, I bought these shoes at the Mr Price online store which I think is my new favorite pass time..

I popped the outfit up with my scarf. I didn't think that colour would look good against my complexion, but I am glad I took a chance, I hope to expand my hijab horizons with more colours and if you any of you have great hijab tutorials I should check out please on twitter or Instagram @drizzlesdomain.

The lighting was good, how could I not take a selfie?

But 1st let me take a selfie.

 

The Jeans Abaayah is available for R500 and can be shipped at an addional cost. Exclusively from House of Taaliyah.

Trust yourself! Trust that you can! Trust that you will!

Aaqelah Salojee

Magnum turns 25

I love ice cream. And one brand known very well in South Africa is Magnum. We all know Magnum ice cream as the fancy ice cream you can get anywhere, now I know there are tons of more fancier ice creams out there, (is there such a word as fancier?) anyway getting back to Magnum ice cream turning 25.

To celebrate turning 25, they lunched the red velvet ice cream, so of course I headed out and got a few to review. I think magnum ice cream is awesome, but this red velvet ice cream didn't hit the spot. I felt the ice cream tasted more like a frozen yogurt, which I didn't mind. I prefer very sweet desserts thou to medium sweet desserts.  

Let's talk about the look: I think the silver packaging in elegant, FANCY, classy and stylish. Then you open the packet and you are greeted with a white cream cheese and silver bullets (not sure if you call it that) covering the red velvet ice cream. 

I'm no foodie, but I do consume a lot of food and I try to eat the best. I would rate this experience a 9/10, it does tickle your sweet tooth and it won't make you feel guilty about cheating on your diet because of the frozen yogurt like taste.

You can steal my fingerprint from this picture its so clear. Thank You HD
for showing my Getto nails so clear.

Had to get a selfie with my ice cream.

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I enjoy weirdness, silliness, because if I didn't I would never get see uniqueness.
Aaqelah Salojee