Put a Hat on it

One of my favourite accessories for any season is a hat. Come rain or shine, it’s a great cover up for those inevitable ‘bad hair days’, it’s an excellent shield from the sun and it lends a certain pizzazz to any outfit. One of my best buys this season is this white straw fedora with pink flower detail from Woolies. Not only did it cover my less-than-perfect locks, it also served as the perfect accessory on a day out to Camps Bay.

Pics by Zahra Jassiem

A hat is best worn with a simple outfit because, let’s face it, you don’t want a competition going on between your head and the rest of your body. I went with a plain white vest and oh-so-feminine blue high-waisted shorts – one of my favourite trends this season.  Of course, no beach look is complete without a pair of shades – the ultimate summer accessory.

I wanted to be slightly more adventurous with my footwear and so animal print gladiators did just the trick. Sand between my toes? Yes please!

A visit to Camps Bay is simply not the same without a trip to the ice-cream shop, Sinful. Yes, you guessed it, the ice-cream is so good it’s...Sinful!

Camps Bay, the beach, good friends, fashion, it all just works so well together - and that’s the long and the high-waisted shorts of it.

Until next time...happy shopping!

J&B Met 2012...A day at the horses

The fashionable and fabulous were out and about at one of the year's hottest social events - the J&B Met, and I must tell you, it was a sight to behold. For many, the horses, beautiful as they are, are not the main attraction of the day because the fashion takes centre stage...or should that be centre track? The 'Made Different' theme left the door wide open to let one's imagination run wild and it was marvellous to see what different people came up with. In fact, it was almost as much fun getting ready for the event as the event itself!

Red was a popular colour at the Met this year so I was pleased to be 'getting it right' in my bright red playsuit. Clinched in the waist with only one full sleeve, the playsuit was definitely a trendy choice and a little different to the conventional dress.

Pics by Callen Petersen and Cindy Witten

Of course accessories could not have been more crucial, and the main accessory of the day was definitely the hat. Hats could be larger than life or smaller than small, but a hat there just HAD to be. Ever since The Royal Wedding, I've always been intrigued by Victoria Beckham's ponytail-and-tiny-hat combo and so I decided to try out a 'Posh' look of my own. I draped some chunky chains around my neck, kept the earrings tiny and of course could not leave without my trademark, over-sized ring. Add to that a pair of black and leopard print peeps and a leopard print bag with red trim (just so that it's not too matchy-matchy) and I was good to go.

The secret to a great time at the Met: a partner that's full of fashion fun, and mine did not disappoint - he even helped me get ready! Fashion designer, Callen Petersen, wow-ed fellow Met-goers with a fabulous avant-garde, menswear suit. The cut-out shoulders, futuristic sleeve, button-embellished tail coat and pin tucked sleeveless shirt took the 'Made Different' theme to a whole new level  and of course it was a huge hit with fashion lovers alike.

A day at the Met is also an opportunity to admire the fashion prowess of your fellow Met-goers and possibly draw some inspiration for the next time you need to whip up something unique and fabulous. Although there were many elegant, stunning and sometimes quite outrageous ensembles, for me this dress stood apart from the rest. After all, sometimes less is actually more.

Now the thing I was most interested in: the footwear (naturally). An amazing array of shoes were on display but this pair in particular caught my attention. Their owner said that they hail from California - oh the joys of online shopping!

And another Lady in Red that day...Miss SA, Melinda Bam.

What a great way to spend a Saturday - fabulous fashion, awesome people and some excellent horse racing - Igugu was queen of the track.

Until next time...happy shopping!