Posts Tagged 'fashion'
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I was invited to attend the African Fashion International fashion show and trade expo at Sandton Conference Centre by Intel SA. They invited a few bloggers to the opening evening, and it was so awesome to see Angel, Gina, Zinhle and Heidi again… and to meet Danielle
And because the show was running so so very late, we actually got to chat quite a bit so that was awesome. And we got to wander around the small expo… also awesome and I almost almost bought a gorgeous dress from Tiaan Nagel (who I discovered has a shop at 44 Stanley which I’m definitely visiting), and the most gorgeous little dress from another designer that would have been so perfect for Erin.
The tardiness of the shows, not so awesome… because in fact by the time the 8pm show started at 9:10pm, there were a lot of grumpy people around and the poor ticket guys at the gates were having a very hard time controlling the tickets… in fact it was properly chaotic.
So, it’s a huge pity, but because of the lateness of the shows I decided not to stay after watching 3 of the 5, and went home. I LOVED what I did see though… which was a huge pity because my bank balance is going to hate me in the next few weeks!
First up was Kluk CGDT…
Then we had some snacks…
And then it was time for Marianne Fassler. And OMW she didn’t disappoint! LOVED the clothes!
and then I just LOVED the black dresses by Tart
And lastly… the brights from Mataano
I had a huge amount of fun, thanks so much Intel!! Loved that I wasn’t actually working so I could play with my camera settings and have a natter with my buds while oggling at the clothes.
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Retailer: So Divine! Women’s Clothing
Mornings at Professional Touch Day Spa, 2 Merchant Place, Cnr Fredman and Rivonia Rd, Sandton
Or email Mandy for an appointment or for a viewing ursodivine@gmail.com
Labels on sale: Slick, Tashkaya, Status Moda and Mustik
I first realised that Mandy (an ex-colleague) was selling clothes from home when she had a pop-up shop organised one day at work. She then contacted me when she had a pop-up shop in Bryanston with another retailer selling kids clothes… and of course I went again. I just LOVE the clothes she sells. I was delighted when she asked me to organise a fashion shoot showing her summer range from Tashkaya and Slick. I quickly sent a Whatsapp message to my sister, Elaine, and viola… a fashion shoot with her and her friends who had been dying to have a shoot together like we’d done a few years ago.
We all met very early this morning in Newtown to take some fun photos wearing the clothes against the contrast of the old buildings and graffiti.
Isn’t Candice’s blue dress from Tashkaya cool? I have one in purple… and LOVE wearing it with leggings.
Well, that was huge amounts of fun 
and it was my very first fashion shoot!!
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Lesego Malatsi is the MD of Mzansi Designs, and has his design studio on the 10th floor of an office building in downtown Johannesburg and a store in Mopane Mall… and he’s headed for the big time!! He’s been invited to showcase his designs at the Fashions Finest London Fashion Week Show in September (which is a recognised off schedule show).
The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship asked me to take photos of his studio and part of his collection this afternoon (it was a huge pity that all the dresses he’s showing are already in London), as well as the hats (made by ex-Nigerian Folake Adejuyigbe) and accessories made by Freda Sebolai (who originally comes from Koffiefontein in the Freestate). These hats and accessories are the ones that will be used with Lesego’s outfits on the catwalks in London.
Freda is not only a jewellery designer (whose jewellery is being used in the wardrobes of some of the local soapies, and she sells them at local markets), but she has her own youth marketing company and she’s also a model.
As for Folake’s hats… how amazing! Folake is originally from Nigeria and has lived in South Africa for the last 10 odd years. Her hats are made from a netting type of material… and she handmakes them!
And I just LOVED the fascinator she wore on her head!
And lastly a few photos of the man himself… Lesego… wearing one of his own shirts I might add!
I wish these 3 all the very best of luck… I think it’s awesome to see South African designers on an international stage!
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It was my first fashion shoot, and I had a ball!! When I went to a bloggers sale that Sandi held to sell from of her Sass Designs a few months, we all decided that a shoot would be in order. Basically all the bloggers that bought outfits from Sass Designs would be welcome to come and have a shoot.
Nadia offered her mom’s house for the shoot, and we decided on a date… well, it was yesterday… and the house was perfect… and I think everyone had a blast! After seeing how many people were going to come, I asked a few other photographers to join us… so Hannalee and Alana Meyer came along too.
These are my favourite shots from the shoot
In fact this was the first shot I took… Phillipa
When she first mentioned the tennis courts, Nadia’s mom didn’t think we could use it because of the rubble… hmm… well… you know how I like some ruins and this was perfect!
Phillipa showing off the One Dress with an a-line skirt and Rubyletters with a floral version. Note that most of the dresses in this shoot are actually the same style… just tied differently (it’s a VERY clever dress)
and now with Sandi, who was rocking the dress layered with boots and tights and a top underneath
Then Gina joined in, again wearing the One Dress
Tamaryn wore the most gorgeous blue dress that made her eyes pop!
Cake time with cupcakes provided by Angel (The Cupcake Lady)
Leigh-Ann looked stunning in the blue with Tanya in a tie-dye style
Oh and I just loved this one shoulder version that Syllable wore
It was such fun!! And yes, that’s me in the last shot… Juanita took the photo with my camera so I could at least be in a few shots with my Sass jacket
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I got an email a few days ago inviting me to the launch of The Arch magazine. And, of course, I said yes, it’s not often that I get invited to things like this. The event was held at The Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg… and was filled with local people, and a few celebrities. The Arch magazine is a quarterly magazine that residents in the area will be getting, and it’s available for sale in the area, and will include local events and latest fashion etc from the centre. It’s a good quality glossy mag, unlike the newspaper I get in my area!
Part of the event was a fashion show by Tiger of Sweden. Tamara Dey and Danny K, who were in the crowd, had also been dressed by Tiger.
Well… this was a bit of a challenge for me and I loved it!! I’ve never taken photos of a fashion show before, didn’t know it was going to happen so I wasn’t prepared… and I think I did quite well, after the first few minutes trying to sort out light etc. I actually took most of these photos without flash.
What a fun evening!! I hope the magazine works… it’s really a quality mag.
And I hope I get invited to more of these… the Venue is just a perfect spot for a fashion show ‘cos I could get to the top to take photos! Next time though, hopefully I’ll get warned about what was going to happen so that I make sure I have the right lenses packed!