Throw Back Thursday

It’s been a minute and a half and so much has happened since the last time I posted anything (yes I am ashamed to admit that I have been an absent blogger)! But not to fret, absent – in my sphere (the world that exists in my mind alone) – does not mean non-existent. Just…

Timeless. Effortless. Stunning! The Denim and Leather Feature

Have you ever noticed how your favourite pair of jeans seem to fit better and better the more you keep wearing it? Can we also just talk about the  authenticity leather adds to your style or outfit? What other materials do you know that can claim the title “OG” but our favourite clothing materials? I can’t think…

The Night of Queens – Royalty at its best!

They came, they slayed and they ruled! Like the true royals that they are, they ignited the stage with flames of fire, set tongues wagging and eyes wide open. Who am I talking about? Your ‘Royal Highnesses’ of course – women who dominated the stage and left us in awe of their talent and majestic…

June 16, 40 years after: Part 2 – My Conclusion

For me, 40 years after 1976 is like a back to back record of the same album – with both the present and past playing in parallel with each other. For most parts, the sound of the past is silent but repeats itself in certain instances along with the present. The past is silent  because…

June 16, 40 years after: Part 1 – The Introduction

Looking back through the years and reflecting on how far SA has come since June 16, 1976. We are now closing off what is famously known as ‘Youth Month’ in our country and we can’t help but ask ourselves: ‘40 years later. What now?’ That special, but extremely sad date in history is undoubtedly one…

Jills and Jacks of all Trade

As always, the world was in a chaotic tremor when Beyoncé was awarded as this year’s CFDA Fashion Icon at the awards ceremony held in New York City. In true Queen Bey style, the winner wasn’t announced until the very last moment when Diane Von Furstenberg ‘name-dropped’ her IVY Park line with Top Shop in…

My life in pictures…

So this year I made the decision that I will start pursuing my love for fashion and possibly turn it into a fruitful and satisfying career. Unfortunately throughout the years I have never really practiced what I felt deep inside was the only place where I belonged. I have always loved clothes; thrifting for unique…