SALON/locale : caldis

Clive Rundle Interactive Look Book Installation

Caldis
Long Street

My photos of SALON/locale Cape Town installations

SALON/locale cape town : iziko koopmans de wet house

The most exciting fashion show I've ever seen?

The longer I think about it, and the images linger, the more interesting I find it. 

SALON/locale is a Dutch initiative that brings fashion, art, photography, design and culture head to head in a way that seeks to stimulate thought, conversation and a rearranging of preconceived notions.

I find the message personally relevant as my own obsession with fashion is filled with internal debate on the meaning, value and rightful place of apparel in our lives.

Cape Town's SALON/locale puts outstanding South African artists' work into unexpected locations across the city. Patrons walk through the centre of town finding one exhibit after the other in an exploration of contrasting venues, from little known or overlooked cultural monuments to mundane retail spaces.

Apart from the conversation stimulation and pure visual interest of the installations, it also brings a new and different kind of visitor to some of these establishments, opening up a door to an alternative part of the city for locals and tourists alike.

David West Installation

Iziko Koopman De Wet House
Strand Street

 SALON/locale runs 10-5 till this Saturday 26 February 2011.

We managed a rushed walking tour within two hours - I'd recommend a more leisurely stroll!

Complete information and ticket details at salonlocale.com

So hurry, take and make the time.

You don't want to miss this most exciting, first Cape Town SALON/locale venture!

maybelline february : glam domestic goddess

For February the Maybelline NY girl goes from Susie homemaker to stir-crazy sexy baker.
She whips up a frenzy in the kitchen and beyond, using pretty purples on eyes and lips.

Susie is such a clever girl, as Colour Plush Silk Eyeshadow in Purple Icon is just the thing to accentuate that cheeky sparkle in her hazel eyes.

In March we'll meet Susie's best friend, Barbarella Barbie, a fashionista from the future!

maybe it's maybelline...

I am thrilled to be the owner of a limited edition Maybelline 2011 Calendar!

This visual explosion of colour, fashion and beauty portrays the Maybelline girl in all her different guises,
as we peek through the windows of a New York City brownstone.

There's a tongue-in-cheek fantasy look for every month.

April is a colour-wonderful Harajuku schoolgirl.

August sees a modern day, single in the city gal living in a Pop Art world.

October finds a post-pumpkin hour Cinderella inelegantly stuffing her beautiful face in front of the fridge.

But let's start at the very beginning (a very good place to start).

January kicks off 2011 with a disco-fabulous Jane Fonda-esque gym bunny and her demented trainer.

The colours, wardrobe and makeup give me lovely little-girl flashbacks to Xanadu, rollerskates and Aerobics Barbie.

Go work it girls!

Look forward to an eye-poppingly gorgeous new image and makeup close-up every month!

fashion in bloom

Just a whimsical image or two from the recent Fashion In Bloom event held at Casa Labia

in support of the Cape Town City Ballet.

Images and Production by Fanjam

More from them soon...

festive dresses

There's a lovely new label in town, just in time for silly season!

Velvet brings Southern California's comfortably cool vibe to sexy little dresses that take you straight from the beach to the party. 

Pretty and feminine with a laid-back edge, a dress-lover like myself can't ask for much more.

Find Velvet dresses at Purr, in the Lifestyle Centre on Kloof Street.

Euna

Quinn

Krystal

My personal favourite: Nola

elle new talent fresh face awards

berI'm excited to attend the Elle & Woolworths model search finals tomorrow night! 

You can see all the models on the Elle website and still vote for your favourite.

I think Sonja Wronski has major potential, such a strong and classy look, but what a loss for the medical world?

She's a second year medical student in Pretoria. 

Tough choices lie ahead!

 

Update: fresh faced Alexandra Robertshaw, 17, from Johannesburg was announced as the winner.

Congratulations Alexandra!

cput fashion show I

I attended the end of year showcase of the Informatics and Design department at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

The opening night was celebrated with a show by the Fashion Design students.

 

Frances Miller opened the show with a colourful, voluminous assault on the senses. 

I loved the all-out creative energy and theatricality of her collection. 

It was also very cohesive, with the big top / circus / ringmaster theme carrying right through. 

I always appreciate that!

Frances carried off the big prize of the night, deservedly so.

  Frances also won the Football Fridays Fashion Funk (that's a lot of F's!) competition earlier this year with this fabulous frock. 

One to watch for sure!

I loved the fluid romance in Rampai Motsau's collection. 

The ribbon loop dress is a feminine dream and the tuxedo dress is such a clever update!

Chantel van Soest has a clear signature with a soft, vintage feel. 

She should've put her own dress on the ramp, it was one of my favourites!

These three designers impressed me with their confident sense of identity, but the group as a whole was quite outstanding.

*All show images by SDR Photography

bench winter collection

UK brand with serious street cred Bench already has shops in Joannesburg Bloemfontein Durban and Cape Town.

The winter 2011 collection is launching next week.

Get your duffel coats, hoodies & skater gear here!

cosmo swimwear show

The annual, eagerly awaited, well-attended Cosmopolitan Swimwear Show will be held at the One&Only in Cape Town tonight. 

I happen to be in the market for a new bikini or three so their timing is just impeccable!