Photo Project 4 - The Nude: Slut Toes

I will leave it up to you to interpret, but I am rather proud of the photo I presented for our nude project.

WINNERS: Steri Stumpie T-Shirts

Congratulations to Jasna Zellerhof and Katherine de Tolly who have both won limited edition Steri Stumpie t-shirts in the blog giveaway. Katherine wins for her classic "Chanel No 5" response to her most fabulous outfit, and Jasna wins for all of the cute outfits she put together. Ladies, delivery to be arranged soon.

Photo Project 2e (FINAL) - The astore Tribe

This is the last of the series of portraits I took of shoppers at astore in Kloof Street for my photography course project on enviromental portraits. The whole thing was a blast. Come back tomorrow for the photo I presented for my nude class project... It is not what you may expect. In fact it may be worse.

Photo Project 2d - The astore Tribe

Shopping with Leo

WIN. WIN. WIN. Limited Edition Steri Stumpie T-Shirt.

Ok lots of you have told me that you don't want to send photos of yourself. Fine. You know they are just going to land up on the site... So if you want to win a limited edition, I'm going to say 'cult', Steri Stumpie t-shirt, then please just email me on info@robyncooke-styleguide.co.za with a description of your favourite outfit. There. See. That's not so hard.

Behind the Scenes: Luisa

Sylist assistant, Luisa, chilling in the dressing room on the Woolworths World February shoot while the poltergeist steamer was warming up.

Behind the Scenes: Naomi

Working with Naomi is always a pleasure. This time we were on the shoot for February Woolies World magazine. That's Melissa doing makeup and hair.

Very Good Hair

In a kind of homage to 2008-version Aggy Deyn, this lady at The Assembly last week looked hot. Loved the one-shoulder white 70s dress, the gorgeous vintage purse and, yes, the extreme hair. She was also very tall.

WIN: Steri Stumpie T-Shirt Giveaway

Yay! Another cool prize to give away to my loyal readers. You can win one of two limited edition Steri Stumpie t-shirts from a collaboration with Levis and nine hot young local graphic designers. Each design is based on a Steri Stumpie flavour.
All you have to do is send in a photo of yourself in your most outrageously fashion-forward, edgy, cool outfit.
And then you stand a chance to win a t-shirt, a six pack of Steri Stumpie and some limited edition goodies (stickers/iron on badges and collectable product cards). That's it.
Send your pics to info@robyncooke-styleguide.co.za by Friday 30th October at noon, when I will annouce the two winners.

Superette Shopping

There are so many lovely places to eat brunch these days in Cape Town. One of them is Superette in Woodstock. Fresh food, convivial atmosphere and some lovely goodies to take home with you. Styling.

Poppy and Friends Go To The Market

Just for starters, please note the Chanel sunglasses, the Country Road tunic and the cute Zara denim jacket. I guess you pick up a thing or two in the fashion department at Elle SA.

Caroline's View: Dress and Accessories

As usual Caroline brings an interesting take on style to the blog. Pretty cotton dress and some heavy duty accessorising. I really like the hair styling as well.

Label Online Boutique

I paid a little visit last week to see Sarah, who runs SA's very own net-a-porter online designer boutique. It was quite fun - we chatted and stroked lovely garments from labels like Acne, Paul & Joe Sister, Antik Batik, Melissa Obadash and some lovely accessories and denim brands. You can go and check it all out online at http://www.shop-label.com.

Photo Project 2c - The astore Tribe

Photo Project 3 - Landscape 2

Not my finest work, but in the interests of full disclosure, you get to see all the pics I present in my class. This one was quickly skipped over since I seem to make even a landscape look like a portrait.

Photo Project 3 - Landscape 1

A Jaunt of Janets

Who knows what the collective noun is for many of my flame haired friend. However, since we have been out and about to some fun places recently, a jaunt it is. Evidence in stylish photographic form.

Afraid of Mice

Once upon a time two lovely young ladies, called Bianca and Simone, established a new vintage space upstairs at 210 on Long Street called Afraid of Mice. The stock all comes from visits to Seattle where their brother lives. We do not know his name.
When you go to browse and shop they play you jaunty 80s records (yes, actual LPs) and you can dance along to Club Tropicana, although that may just be me.
And then you find yourself seduced by the affordable and beautiful garments, bought with an eye for quirkiness and current trend. Go and play with them. They are nice.

Instant Dali

The lovely Dali from Instant Grass helped me out with a set up for my Cosmo shoot for January and it was such a pleasure. And then I really liked his shoes.

News: iafrica Lifestyle Column #66

FIVE YOUNG SA DESIGNERS TO WATCH
In this article I name five of all the young designers that are just breaking onto the fashion landscape - or who are about to - who are worth watching for some good stuff in the future.
This is just my opinion, but I have seen sooooooo many collections in the past year, I feel I may be quite well placed to make this call.
To find out who they are, click here to read the story.
Photo of Lara Klawikowski's design by Simon Deiner, styled by me.

Anyone for a Shag?

I met up with lovely Leonie last week for a coffee and a plot to take over the world. I was a bit chilly so Leonie leant me her bright red shag to keep me warm. And it was deliciously toasty and wonderful.
You have got to love those over the knee socks too.
Apparently the socks are Cameo and widely available and the shag was a one-off from a creative market.

SSAFW Favourites

So there weren't that many, but here are some of my favourite things seen at Sanlam SA Fashion Week regionals this weekend. In order from the top, Lunar, Black Coffee, Black Coffee, Christopher Strong (loved every piece) and Tiaan Nagel. Also wanted to show some David West but I didn't take any good photos. Sorry.