Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Pretty in the city


Spring has arrived early in Cape Town, with each day bringing sunshine, sapphire skies and the scent of summer. I refuse to believe that the rain will return, and am ready to celebrate all the gorgeous spring fashion that is blossoming around us!

I think this pretty in the city image reflects the femininity, florals and "candyfloss" (in ELLE magazine's words) of the new season. High-waisted skirts, romantic sillouettes and flowing fabrics all create whimsical spirit that is like a breath of fresh air after the sharp shoulders and heavy details of the winter season.

I love the heart necklace - a simple accessory that brings the whole outfit together with an earthy energy, complementing and contrasting the white romanticism.

These ballet flats are another perfect accessory addition to this trend - playful and pretty, who wouldn't want to be a ballerina for a day?



To highlight the romanticism and femininity of the season, bring in a harder edge, like a cuff bangle or even a leather jacket if there is still a chill in the air. And when summer arrives, a ruffled waistcoat like the one below is perfect for a nuanced look.

The contrast between tough and soft fabrics and accessories will bring effortless style to your spring look. A bit of gritty brings out the pretty!



Monday, August 9, 2010

Happy Women's Day


Happy Women's Day! This public holiday in South Africa commemorates 9 August 1956, when women participated in a national march to petition against pass laws. The historical context is the basis for a celebration of women in South Africa - their femininity, contributions, strength, compassion, power and beauty. 

In the spirit of this day, these are reasons why I love being a woman:

One word: Shopping
Enjoying the pretty things in life!
Painting my nails
Knowing we can bring life into this world
Perfume, jewellery, accessories, bags, makeup, shoes :)
Our extra intuition, sensitivity and inner strength
Our ability to be so multi-faceted
Our incredible friendships
Fashion!
Our beautiful bodies 
Our emotional and intellectual intelligence
Our ability to love with our whole hearts 

Why do you love being a woman? xxx

Friday, July 16, 2010

Summer fashion

I really can't wait for summer! This is what I'm looking forward to for summer fashion:




Just beautiful! I especially love Ode to Nature and Southern Folk. Which ones do you like? x

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Inspirational images...

Love these collaged images I stumbled across.. inspiration for autumn/winter 2010 fashion season in SA...

  

 
See more at 
http://www.cosmoworlds.com