EVENT: Dune London SS14 Summer Trends Talk ft Aisha Baker

On Saturday 28 November, Dune London and fashion blogger Aisha Baker of Baked The Blog hosted the SS14 Summer Trends Talk at the Dune London store in Canal Walk. This was my first 'event' to do with anything remotely related to blogging and fashion so as you can imagine I was really excited to learn from and chat to Aisha! I was also pretty stoked because I have seen her and one of my other favourite bloggers, Crystal Kasper of New Hipster  rocking Dune London heels in their lookposts so I couldn't wait to see what they had in store for their customers this summer.

The event really did live up to my expectations. Customers were greeted with a glass of juice or champers (yes, juice for me) by the very friendly staff at Dune London and then by Aisha. We then were actually able to interact on a one on one basis with Aisha and she took all of her customers through the store, going through the different trends and giving a really personal feel to her tour. There was a variety of styles, colours, and patterns on the bags, shoes and purses so there was literally something for everyone. My personal favourite for yearly looks, was 'Graphic Impact' because it was a sort of mix between chill and edgy, a look that I really love because it is easy to dress up or down and there were mainly neutrals in the collection, which is what I'm about! For summer, I really like 'Citron Pop', it had very vibrant, bright colours and included colour blocking, a a trend that I love for summer!

The best part  about the experience for me, was having a one on one with Aisha where she gave me really great tips about blogging and just in general way to deal with all that comes with it. After talking to someone I admire and whose work I love, I felt inspired to share my blog, to do better and become the best that I can be in terms of blogging. She was really such a treat!

(Pics: Dune London Facebook Page)


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AMAS 2K14

This past weekend was one of the American music industries biggest events, The American Music Awards. Now despite the fact that what is on everyone's mind right now is the tragic and horrific verdict on the Ferguson case, I've decided to do America a solid and do a post on some of the fashion at the AMAs. This year I noticed that in my opinion, there were many more people that missed it, then that actually looked like flames, so I've decided to leave out my 'nays' for the event as I feel I would probably bore you all because there were a lot! JLo, Zendaya, Heidi Klum etcetcetc, the ladies who have been WOW-ing us lately just didn't quite nail it this time. But no worries, its a new year soon meaning, new opportunities to win us back!

Moving swiftly on, I had a handful of faves this year, but they really did wow me.

This right here is Miss Fergalicious herself and might I add, her body STAYS VICIOUS! She really is looking particularly amazing this year and she says she owes this to her starting up her singing career again and of course she put in the work in terms of exercise! She is seen here in a black Halston dress and she looks like a million dollars, even letting us peep her perfectly toned leg! Stunning.

Kate Beckinsale is not someone who I would normally follow in terms of trends or anything like that but she definitely caught my attention and of probably most of the world when she stunned in this stunning white Kaufman Franco dress. The silhouette of the dress is perfect for her figure and the cut-outs in the dress just take it from stunning to sexy as well! Definitely worthy candidate for my best dressed.

The three hot Kardash/Jenner sisters done did it again! Khloe wore a beautiful figure hugging black Versace dress (perfect for her amazing physique), Kenny wore a very daring see-through dress showing her very evident involvement in the side boob movement  by Yigal Azrouel straight off the runway and little sister Kylie wore a burgundy silk dress by Alexandre Vauthier and even wore a very unique accessory that had everyone swooning, her gold grills. This trio definitely had the most daring outfits on the carpet that night and I love this about them, always pushing the boundaries but keeping it chic. Might I add that their shoe game is on on 150!

Now don't @ me but I actually really liked Nicki Minaj's red carpet outfit. The sheer Alexander Wang mini dress is super cute and she really is able to work them curves in that A-Line skirt. I love the cut out and the detailing around them. The thing I must add is I didn't quite like her hair and make-up for this dress but the actual gown itself was nice.

That's it for right now, I hope you enjoyed the post, and feel free to tell me what you think!

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LOOKPOST: Black Romper

So  I have decided to break my blog silence by doing a little look post. I have been beyond excited to shoot again with my mate and to show off one of my favourite pieces for summer. This year I have had this weird attachment to black clothing and more monochromatic and neutral colours and I thought this was just a young phase but I have been loving black clothing for the summer season as well.

This romper that I am wearing is literally one of my favourite pieces for the summer. I copped it a few weeks ago from my go-to-store-that-never-disappoints, Mr Price at such an affordable price. The material is super light and comfortable which is a must in the December Cape Town heat. I have paired it with these cool vintage shoes I bought about a year ago (year agooo) and this cute gold owl necklace that my best got me from a boutique store called Women Street. I hope you like it!

Romper & Shoes - Mr Price | Neck piece - Women Street

All pics are courtesy of Kyte Dlamini Photography

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SOLAs Nuptuals

So as you all know (if you don't.. Idk) the recent Kim K 'scandal' of her 'Break the Internet' cover shoot for Paper magazine had people feeling all sorts of ways this past week. I personally don't get why people are only hating on her now, seeing as her claim to fame was her very explicit tape with Ray J. I really try not to judge peoples hustles, but I was feeling a bit uncomfortable with the pics, but then I realized what we should all have realized at the end of the day: Kim gave us something to talk about and while we are here having opinions and losing sleep over her booty, she just copped 46 mill and has set North up for this life, and a life after this one.

Anyways, enough about Kiki, and on to Sola Knowle's wedding. This weekend Solange tied the knot to music video director, Alan Ferguson in New Orleans, Louisiana and nothing about her day was mainstream. Sola looked stunning in her unconventional off-white jumpsuit with a beautiful cape at the back by Stephane Rolland as well as the beautiful dress she wore for the official portraits. She was also not-so-typical and wore her stunning 'fro out which gave the ultimate goddess feel to her whole look. The groom as well as the wedding party and guests all wore white giving the whole day an angelic feel and overall, AMAZING photos. Her big sissy Bey was there too in a very low-key dress that was rumoured to only be $350 (which I love that she did), but the newest flame was Mama Tina Knowles who looked very chic also in a jumpsuit that was more mature, but still looked like the hottest mom! 

Sola's pictures BLEW the internet up the on Sunday, but in the best way. Most people can agree that a stunning and unconventional bride that does things the way she likes and breaks all fashion norms, is far better than seeing Kim's ba-donkers on our screens. But enough about that, these are some of the pictures, from former Mrs Knowles's wedding.

A family that slays together, stays together

Ah, black excellence!

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