Soteri Collections

I have started a new partnership with a boutique called SOTERI COLLECTIONS - A high-end boutique in Sandton that caters to the Euro chic fashionista. The boutique owner is Gina Soteriou and she is looking at opening up a new branch in Hyde Park or Sandton

Look out for invites to the SOTERI COLLECTIONS workshops which we will kick off with in September with the imminent onset of summer.

If you're interested in visiting SOTERI COLLECTIONS it's corner Wierda and Katherine Streets in Sandton - Atholl Square

Naughty 90's

Every week I like to do a little "field trip" - an excursion that takes me to new and undiscovered stores.

This week, I ended up at Naughty 90's on Churchill Road in Morningside (Durban). They have a fabulous coffee shop where you can sit inside or out, whilst you are surrounded by vintage signboards and advertising.

I especially love the interiors aspect of their store - take a look at the pics: need I say more?

Sourcing Cores of all things....

Being a Fashion Stylist can provide many an opportunity for you to wander into the bowels of the industrial setting.

Here I was sourcing cores for my latest course - and nearly got run over by the machine thingy, whatever it's called

Loving Lauren Conrad

I love Lauren Conrad's style - a person one might not normally admire - but her style is so close to mine that if I had ever become a designer, this is what my range would have looked like.

Check it out: http://laurenconrad.seenon.com/

Cape Cobra - Exclusive Viewing

I was fortunate enough to be invited to an exclusive launch of CAPE COBRA - a range of leather goods (belts, to handbags to wallets and clutch bags).

The launch was held at their studio in Cape Town, and we were treated to fabulous models, lovely drinks and snacks.

I had a long chat with the MD of the company as well as the agency that has managed this launch:

• Each item is handmade (which indicates the price you can expect to pay!)




• Each animal that the leather is sourced from can be tracked from its egg to its...final day. I dont condone animal cruelty or testing so I gruelled the team on how exactly they farm these animals. They are treated with respect and care, and when it comes time for the ... deed, it is done with the utmost care and thought. So that's good.

Here are some pics of their delicious range - but dont think you will be able to find this in your normal clothing retailer. Oh no. This is exclusive stuff. R20 000 exclusive.

For more info - give me a call, I have all of their details.

Ever wondered what a Stylist does?

We have a FABULOUS job: getting paid to shop with people for a living!

Here I am with one of my stunning clients - Lindiwe. We shopped up a storm to find her the perfect new wardrobe.

Elle Workshop

On the 7th of May, I went to the Elle Winter Trends workshop at Max Institute of Fashion Art. We had a fabulous time: the table was set with yummy goodies to eat, there were MAC goodie bags for every one and Vawters for each person.

The topic was Winter Style and Trends and what to expect this year. The fabulous Chris Viljoen, Fashion Director for Elle SA gave us a nice run down of what we can look forward to this year. Now because I like to impart knowledge in my blog entries, here is what he mentioned:

• Ankleboots - worn with tights, skinnies or under trousers


• Leopard Print - but I must add to this: DASHES of leopard print please!


• Berry brights: reds, burgundys, purples, etc


• Platform Heels


• Toes will be a big focus this year: so get a nail technician and be her best friend


• Dresses: worn with tights or stockings to keep you toasty


• Detail will be another big focus - so go for different textures, interesting colour matches, lace, etc


• Layering: a great philosophy to incorporate in the warmer months, not only because it keeps you warm but is also a great style statement


• Go for contrast: different textures, prints, patterns and clashing colours for the more daring


• The blazer: boyfriend or fitted


• Minimalistic masculine


• Tartan / plaid

As for makeup, these will be the big trends:

• Red lips: read my little story on my red-lipstick adventures...


• Cartoon makeup: bright colours and exagerated shapes


• Colour


• Flushed skin


• Natural

Interestingly, lipstick sells well during recessionary times: it is a quick and cheap way of making yourself feel better despite the bitter economic situation. So go out and splurge on fabulous lipsticks!