Marvelous Marni

I forgot to tell you all that I popped into the Marni store at Bicester Village while I was in the UK last month. My hope was that I would be able to find something I could afford. But sadness prevailed at I had to leave empty handed although more in love with Marni than ever. Perfectly quirky. Unique and inspired. Love.

Pretty Dresses

Accessory Delights

Again from Iracema Boutique. You can contact Deborah at deborahpolonsky@gmail.com

The Loveliest Handbags in Town

All from Iracema Boutique. Call Deborah on 0714050583.

Iracema Boutique - Cath Tries On

Contact details for Deborah at Iracema are www.iracemaboutique.com or 0714050583. More photos to come of the most delicious handbags, accessories and frocks.

Introducing Deborah - Iracema Boutique

I will be showing you a lot more of what you can get from Iracema over the next week here on this blog. Iracema is a private boutique based in Cape Town offerring the most magical goodies from the best of UK and quirky European design. None of the big labels, rather all very interesting and edgy but oh, so beautiful.
Deborah is the brains, energy and lovliness behind all this. I think it is fantastic that not only are we developing new local design, but we are also being exposed to the very best of international design. It can only make us better, and more informed fashionistas, honing our eye and raising our expectations. This is a good thing.

Behind the Scenes - Christopher and Anthony

There is always wonderful silliness and larks with photographer Anthony Friend and our favourite 'ranga Christopher who is the Woolies World Art Director. Can anyone say 'catalogue posing'?

More Behind the Scenes - Algria, Warren and Balendi

Another day of the Woolies World shoot and Algria was in charge of the make up of models Baledi and Warren. It was a good day.

Behind the Scenes - Wendy and Luciano

In hair and make-up for the Woolies World April shoot, our lovely model Wendy and make-up artist Luciano. Note the highly technical paint and dry for the nails!

Wardia and the Leggings

I love these leggings with studs down the side. Apparently you can get them at Edgars.

David West's Weekend Special

If you go down to the market on the weekend, don't forget to pop across the road for a cheeky ice cream and to check out talented designer David West's summer collection. I love the pleated skirts from an aesthetic perspective, but I utterly adore the white shirts from every perspective. The t-shirts rock too.

Elana - Brazillian Jewellery

Elana's mother has sold this jewellery for years in Brazil and, when friends in Cape Town commented on hers, Elana decided to sell it here to an eager audience. I will let you know when the next sale happens.

Shoppers and Products - Rarely Worn Sale

Sjaniel and Chloe - Rarely Worn Sale Ladies

The organisers of the recent Rarely Worn Sale, Sjaniel and Chloe are such lovely ladies. Hopefully they will be having another sale soon, so watch this space for news.

New Online Boutique Launches Today - Africhic.com

The most important aspect to this new online boutique for me, is that it is all about promoting and accessing local designers. A SA designer site, that makes SA fashion available around the globe. This calls for a celebration.
Launching sometime today, go and check out all the lovely local goodness at www.africhic.com

Summer Janet

The weather is a bit dodgy today but it really was a magnificent Cape Town weekend. Sun, pool, spectacular views and all those good things that we have on tap here in our city.
And on days like that, a straw trilby and flip flops are a must.

Create a Christmas Wish List at Shop-Label.com

If you want to provide the one who loves you most in life with a wish list for gifts at this special time of year, then you can over at the lovely www.shop-label.com. So many gorgeous goodies to choose from.

Alternative Shopping - Buy My Clothes

Another exciting shopping opportunity this weekend takes place tomorrow at The Penthouse at the Cape Royal Hotel in Green Point. A bit posh this one. It is a sale of rarely (in my case often never) worn items of fashion beauty. I have contributed a bunch of my treasured items and you can therefore be assured that there will be gloirous bargains in all size. A percentage of the proceeds goes to charity.
For example you can get Reiss tops at around R200. What!?
BUT YOU MUST RSVP IF YOU WANT TO GO. Email sjaniel.t@gmail.com with your name and details and you will be put on the guest list. See you there.

Alternative Shopping Season

There is just so much shopping to do at this time of year, and luckily CT is stepping up with loads of alternative and interesting locations. First up, tonight at the Old Biscuit Mill is The Mobile Boutique. Featuring stalls from some of the best and least known designers around town, this is a great opportunity to pick up fresh new style. Open from 6pm to 11pm every Friday night, this is alternative shopping at its best.

Tis the Season of the Secret Sale - Kluk CGDT

Get your skates on glamourous ladies, and head to the masters of red carpet splendor (and some lovely, colourful day outfits), Kluk CGDT for a not-so-secret sale. Go on, no time to waste. Now I must go and get my nails sorted out.