Nic Billington
“Kiss” Music Video
Now Nic has released the Music Videos for Kiss formhis first Single “Overload” and it’s reallyawesome!
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Positive Heroes
BLOOM
Positive Heroes and The City of Cape Town will behosting BLOOM, a fashion show and auction on November 3rd 2011at the Civic Centre.
Positive Heroes is a South African non-profitorganization that was founded in 2007, with the aim to bring awareness and theprevention of millions of South African deaths as a result of the stigma, fearand ignorance that surround HIV/AIDS.
This amazing night of Outreach and Awareness will befilled with fashion from over 20 amazing South African Designs. Style &Music Icon, and in my opinion a true South African Heroine, Lindiwe Suttle willalso be preforming at this year’s BLOOM initiative.
“We empower each other with ourstories, stories that are open and honest are stories that heal and can helpchange and save lives. Having ‘Positive Heroes’ in our lives is what life in generalis all about, these Heroes and Sheroes are helping to change the stigma
surrounding HIV & AIDS” –Lindiwe Suttle
surrounding HIV & AIDS” –Lindiwe Suttle
The evening will also bring a performance by one SouthAfrica’s most successful instrumental bands Sterling EQ.
“By aligning the fight against HIV (andthe sigma around the disease) with celebrity culture through a bold andexciting fashion show like BLOOM, makes a very strong statement. With SA'sinternationally renowned designers and entertainers publically supporting thiscause, the public is reminded that this disease needs to be acknowledged, thatprejudice is unacceptable, and that everyone should get with the program” – Sterling EQ
A night filled with Fashion and incredible Music bySouth Africa’s leading artists and designers, along with an amazing initiativelike BLOOM by Positive Heroes is definitely worth you time.
Date: Thursday 3rd November 2011
Venue: Civic Center – Cape Town
Time: 6:30pm (Cocktails) and Show starts at 8:00pm
Ticket Price: R200 (Unreserved Seating) – Availableat Computicket
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Fake It Till You Make It
I'm in The Big Room, Pup's MacBook on my lap, clicking around my blogs, drinking my morning coffee.
I have to work at The Turnstyle later today so I'm enjoying my early time spent alone, fireplace on, Lorenzo's cat on my lap, mind spinning on what I could be accomplishing.
Not lying when I say I have projects, started for real and started only in my head. At this very moment, the house looks like an episode from Hoarders. And it's all my stuff.
A pile of ironing draped over a chair here in The Big Room, various scarves draped over the couch in the living room waiting for my approval to wear when leaving the house (really? they have to STAY there?), piles of stuff from our shopping yesterday still on the island in the kitchen, messy bowls and measuring cups from whoopie pie making last night (Pup HAD to have a whoopie pie pan from BB&B. I'm telling you - that recipe was complicated and I didn't think they were very good - SUGAR HIGH!), magazines strewn all over the desk next to the pit-couch where I sit in The Big Room. A mess. Not hot either. Just a mess.
But that's okay. I'll get to everything. I will.
Meanwhile, George knows what to do even while surrounded by his own mess.
Nap in the sun, close those eyes and relax, it will all get done.
Africa Fashion Week
Fashion – Fun – Fame
Here are a few extra pix from AFW2011 – I had a greattime, loved the shows, saw some incredible collections and made a new FashionFriend “Morin Akinnola”!
Let me know if you would like to see more detailedposts on some of the shows from AFW2011 by commenting in the top left corner orat the bottom of the page…
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RaphaellaBooz for Lilikoi
Colour– Drama – Femininity
Summer2012
The collection is dividedin three main themes: Boho Perfume, Hypercolor and Flower Field.
Perfume Boho - takes you onan adventure around the world - merging styles and trends from different placessuch as India, Greece and the Mediterranean into on stylish shoe. Straw, cork,jute, handmade finishing and a natural look gives this
collection an ethnicallyrustic feel.
Hypercolor - is simple inshapes but over exaggerated in color. The pantone’s more vibrant shades mergewith each other creating powerful combinations. The result is a look that’spure energy and optimism, injecting a pop of colour and fun.
this theme is truly like a field of flowers.
RaphaellaBooz for Lilikoi will be available at select boutiques nationwide.
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Metro Man
Style Scoop
Summer Shoe Trend “Espadrilles”
Catch my next Metro Man post on the 3rd ofNovember, only on Style Scoop!
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FLUX Mag Blog
Summer Shoe Trends
Kick it back this summer with these cool summer shoetrends via my FLUX Mag Blog post!
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Africa Fashion Awards 2011
The Africa Fashion Awards 2011 took place on Saturday22 October at the Sandton Convention Center – This year’s nominees all showedup along with the who’s who in fashion to see who would walk away with anAfrica Fashion Award.
Africa Fashion Awards 2011
Africa Designer of the Year
Jewel by Lisa
Designer of the Year –International
Ozwald Boateng
Emerging Designer of theYear – Africa
Maki Oh
Emerging Designer of theYear – International
Mimi Plange
Accessories Designer of theYear
Maya Antoun
Model of the Year
Ajuma Nasanyana
Outstanding Contribution To
Hair Direction
Johnni Sapong
Make-up Direction
Liz van der Merwe
Fashion Photography
Andrew Dosunmu
Fashion Styling
Jenny Andrew
Fashion Communicator of theYear
iFashion.com
Outstanding Contribution tothe Fashion Industry
Bethan Hardison
Congratulations to all the winners at this year’s
Africa Fashion Awards!
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Africa Fashion Week 2011
Day 3
The third and final day of AFW was a whirlwind ofshows, and the Africa Fashion Awards also took place later that evening.Theses are some of my favorite moments form each of the shows.
Chelsey Wilson (Foschini Fastrack)
Mia Kriek (Foschini Fastrack)
Thiki Tafeni(Foschini Fastrack)
Intisaar
Bisma
Maita
Colin Ratisai
Mustafa Hassanali
Lelesso
LaQuan Smith
Taibo Bacar
Lola Faturoti
Bunmi Koko
David Tlale
I was hugely impressed with the collections at thisyear’s Africa Fashion Week, and my love for the African Fashion Industry grewto new heights! Thank you to the organisers at Celebsa.com for inviting andaccommodating me at AFW2011!
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IRIS VAN HARPEN SPRING SUMMER 2012
Iris van Herpen works wonders! The designer presented her spring summer 2012 collection at the Berlin Fashion Week so it wasn't part of our Fashion Week reviews. Of course I had to mention it simply because I love her work!
Iris van Herpen čini čuda! Dizajnerica je svoju proljeće ljeto 2012 kolekciju predstavila na Berlinskom tjednu mode pa nije bila dio naših Fashion Week recenzija. Naravno da sam ju spomenula jer naprosto obožavam njezin rad!
Iris is known for her 3D designs and she didn't left them out even in this collection. What I like about Iris van Herpen is the fact that each creation tells its own story, each is unique and beautiful in its own way. The picture speaks a thousand words! Check it out!
Dizajnerica je poznata po svojim 3D kreacijama koje nije izostavila ni ovoga puta. Ono što volim kod Iris van Herpen jest to što svaka kreacija priča svoju priču, svaka je jedinstvena i prekrasna na svoj načim. Zbilja nema smisla da ih zasebno opisujemo, slika govori tisuću riječi! Provjerite!
….stay fabulous!
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Africa Fashion Week 2011
Day 2
Day 2 of AFW was jam-packed with 12 amazing shows,featuring everything form swimwear to elegant daywear. Here is some of my favorite pieces andmoments from each show.
Gloria Wavamunno
The Gloria Wavamunno show was and eclectic mix of AfricanPrints, Textures and a strong Rocker Edge. The mix of African Print and Leathercreated a unique style.
Kiki Clothing
This collection by Kiki Clothing blew me away, thebright prints and sheer fabrics fused into a chic African inspired show was abreath of fresh air. I think Kiki Clothing showed the best use of prints atthis year’s AFW.
Maki OH
Maki OH’s show was on everybody’s "must see" list, andit did not disappoint. The collection consisted out of impeccably made sheer garmentsthat looked sensual & beautiful.
The highly anticipated Thula Sindi show wasspectacular – the crowed was intense with everyone trying to get a glimpse ofhis beautiful collection. Elegant fabrics and dazzling jewels created a truly ThulaSindi collection.
Christie Brown
The Christie Brown show was amazing, I loved thestyling & colour palette that the designer so beautifully and effortlesslyfused into her collection.
Duaba Serwa
Duaba Serwa showcased a rich African inspired collection,consisting out of expensive looking fabrics & chic silhouettes. I loved thecontrast between the earthy tones & bright colours that showed up in some ofthe pieces.
Soucha
The collection I was looking forward to see most was that of Soucha’s– this collection completely captivated me and blew me away with the richfabrics and bold colours & prints.
Thula Sindi
Jacob Kimmie
Jacob Kimmie featured a feminine collection of elegantpieces in sheer fabrics. The “dove” print he used was different, and it was a uniquetake on prints and patterns.
Madam Wokie
This collection by Madam Wokie featured some Africaninspired stripes & accessories. The collection also showed a strong A-line skirttrend.
Southern Sun Swimwear Show
The Southern Sun Swimwear Show featured 3 Swim Wear collections.
Adama Paris
Eki Orleans
Dax Martin
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