Another month has come to end, that means it's time for another edition of our monthly favourite posts. 

Farheen Carim
The French house known for it's trademark suits and little black dresses, Chanel became every girls dream brand; be it a pin, pump or classic flap bag. So for my 20th birthday, I asked for a LBP, little black pump. It's a classic black peep toe with the Chanel logo in the front and a block heel which never goes out of style and literally goes with everything. The purchasing  process was as luxurious as the brand and will be remembered forever...

Like Coco Chanel once said, " a woman with good shoes is never ugly." 

Instagram: Farheencarim

My Gucci - Made to Measure and Gucci Guilty perfumes by Gucci , theres nothing better than a good fragrance to leave you smelling sweet and spicy at the same time. Definitely an October favourite.

I can’t live without my Face and Body Mask and lip scrubs from Lush South Africa , they leave me feeling fresh and beautiful.

Kollontai Tom, better known as Kolly, is one of the most stylish and sophisticated Instagrammers we have come across. She's so effortlessly beautiful and chic. We love that shes edgy and not afraid of switching up her looks. Whether it's a casual daytime look or if it's full on glam, she always looks fabulous and polished.

Kolly is currently a market wellness intern at Nestle; with her education, fashion and other interests, shes definitely a well rounded individual. She is fearlessly ambitious, a hard worker and according to her abit of a nutter. (LOL)

OMG!!! How stunning does Danielle look at her Matric Dance. She absolutely slayed in this Miss Boss Couture dress. 

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Pedantic about straight lines, over using the word shan't and an art lover are three of the attributes that make up the complex plethora of, me, Treven Moodley. Born and raised on the sunny sea-side, and yes I love alliteration, city of Durban South Africa, which is in my opinion the epitome of natural beauty.

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Today on the blog, we have a very special interview featuring Treven Moodley.

Treven is a twenty something year old architecture student from Durban. He is currently one of the hottest menswear bloggers in South Africa and recently collaborated with Kurt Geiger. We were excited to find out more about him and his style.


Check out our interview with him below:

We love your collab with Kurt Geiger, what do you love about the brand and what inspired your looks?

Being paired with Kurt Geiger has been such an amazing project to work on. Way before the brand had even heard of my existence, I had been shopping there. The pieces are timeless, comfortable and exude luxury. This made my task of fusing their items into my everyday wardrobe rather seamless. In terms of what inspired my looks, it would certainly be this idea of movement and this interconnected feel between the places I am going and the activities that I am doing. It is this powerful binary of clothes and movement that in my personal opinion elevated and contextualised the pieces. The clothes were so visually strong that they started to tell their own stories. Thus,my task was simple, to ground these stories in a cohesive manner in an effort to create a multitude of compositions that were highly relatable to all demographics.

What is your favorite style, formal or casual wear?

My personal style is not really something to 'ooh and aah' about, I tend to pair things that would not necessarily go together, but I like the way I feel in it. Fashion for me is about how I feel- colors, patterns, volumes and most importantly texture. My personal style is a work in progress, as I am still very much on my journey to going somewhere. So for the mean time, I am somewhere between preppy and street. Hence I call my closet the 'bipolar menagerie '.

Your favourite places to shop?

I shop at a variety of places starting at high end stores , normal chain stores and then vintage shops. When shopping I like to buy timeless pieces that are high end and then pair it with trending basics from Zara or TopShop.

Where did your love of fashion stem from?

I never really got into fashion, it was just something that I took a real interest in. As far back as I could remember, guiding people in terms of their clothing and the way they should look has always been a way for me to express myself and really got to know another person , it is almost like living vicariously through someone else's clothes.This passion for fashion started to become a rather tangible idea, through the development of my social media platforms. Accessibility to various styles and trends became greater and then it all started.

Which fashion designers and fashion bloggers do you admire?

I am inspired by a lot of Asian haute couture, the combination of grunge ,street and uptown - pure perfection. In terms of personal style I quite enjoy pieces from Kenzo, Issey Miyake , Givenchy and for the classics I love me some Gucci. As mentioned above, my style is either street, preppy or somewhere in the middle, so over the years I have started to collect timeless pieces from many unique fashion houses around the world to grow my curated collection.In terms of bloggers, I have, over the years, created quite the network of national and international blogger or digital influencers. I enjoy influencers who have a very unique perspective on the world. I love seeing how people creatively put together un-cohesive ideas in a cohesive manner, This play of textures and light is something that really appeals to me currently. The Influencers or pages that have had a significant impact on me are king_zimela (photographer), bloggers_boyfriend, princeedgie, dust_za, levitatestyle and xylon2000

Your Instagram is "on point", how do you come up with idea’s for your posts?

Instagram is something that I get asked about a lot. I think I have tried it all when it comes to experimenting with getting the perfect feed, it is still something that baffles me. As i slowly move away from over saturated iPhone images, I move toward a feed that is more organically cultivated by the looks or created content. Majority of my shoots begin with national or international precedent that is relatable to the product or brand being shot, this governs a large percentage of the final out come. To conclude, I feel that everything should happen naturally and we need to start showing the realness of life and not sugarcoating everything.

With spring/summer approaching, What's your must-have spring/summer staple?

A good pair of well tailored shorts and light blazer that can be taken from day to night.

The one item you think completes a look?

A pocket square.I feel that this is the easiest tool of expression on a man. It's can be as loud or as subtle as you desire. Although , Versatility is key. The pocket square is not time of day dependent, which is great for transitions between day and night outfits. It adds a level of sophistication to any outfit and reflects the fact that you care about your aesthetic, just enough to the point of sparking intrigue.

Favourite accessories?

In terms of accessories, I am either very simple or all detailed up, dependent on my mood. My Cartier bangle is something that is so versatile that it never leaves my hand and goes with majority of all the outfits. Another is a red ostrich skin wallet, this sparks conversation and gives an exciting pop of life.

In one sentence, sum up Treven Moodley?

Who will ever know what a treven moodley is?

 We hoped you enjoyed getting a glimpse into the complex mind of Treven, his defineity one of our favourite Instagrammers. He is stylish, edgy and is always pushing the envelope when it comes to his style. You can check out more of his looks on his Instagram, at Treven_Moodley or on his snapchat trevenmoodley.

Intricate detailing, dreamy hair and a flawless face, Aisha Nana looked like an absolute goddess for her matric Dance. The theme of the dance was the sophisticated and grand 'Caption's Table' . 

Aisha wore a champagne coloured ball gown, which was designed by her and seamstress Firoza Seedat. She paired the dress with matching shoes from Shoe World (Lenasia).

For her accessories, she opted for a minimalistic look, which included a simple chain, some simple gold rings and to add a little edge, a pair of show stopping earrings - all from Lovisa. 

In terms of her make up, Aisha wanted a simple matte eye with a bold, sharp wing, this really made her eyes sparkle and  of course the highlight had to be popping. Make up artist, Radiya Ragie did not disappoint, Aisha was glowing.

Her long thick hair sat perfectly all night long in a swept back style with a buff in the front and two braids running across. The look was completed with big bouncy curls that cascaded behind her. This style was created by Rookya Dada.

Check out Aisha's pictures taken by Aaliya Dada down below. You can also follow Aisha on Instagram at aisha_xxii_, she also as a wonderful instablog at aisha.xxiitheblog which we recommend you check out.

South African Style was recently invited to the grand opening of Cha'belle Beauty Studio in St Georges mall in Cape Town.

The Cha'belle team were absolutely amazing and I had a blast learning about their different services and products. The event was a definite success, a huge congrats to the Cha'belle team!

On entry I was greeted with warm welcomes and a drink. The ambiance of the beauty salon was so inviting and calming. They offer skin treatments, hair treatments and even stock wonderful skin care brands like Dermologica, Kalahari and Environ. 

I got to try out their range of Kryolan makeup, which set so beautifully and provided magnificent coverage! I was treated to a relaxing mediheel treatment that left my feet feeling so soft.

I also got a haircut that I am so happy with, my hair is now full of volume and life!

They had a skincare buffet where I was able to create my own body scrub for my specific skin needs with kalahari ingredients. My favourite was the Dermologica skin mapping, this treatment helped me to get to know my skin so much better, after my consultation i received trial size packages of all the Dermologica products my skin needed. 

The staff at Cha'belle beauty studio are all so friendly and it was a real treat to be invited to this event. I will definitely be going back and I recommended this full house beauty salon to all you beautiful ladies.

You can find them at 73 St George's mall, next to Refinery. Also check out them out on:
Instagram at chabellebeauty
Facebook: Cha'belle Beauty Studio 
Website: www.chabelle.co.za

XO
Meeranda (Instagram: meranda_meerra)

My outfit for the opening. Coat: River Island Top: Woolworths Jeans: Identity Shoes: Truworths

My Fab Haircut, thanks to the Cha'belle Team.

Little Touches that made the event extra special.

Cha'belle stocks an excellent range of Kryolan products.