Just over a week ago, designer Claudette Gopi launched her new collection with a bang at The President Hotel in Cape Town. 


Greeted with drinks and canapés on arrival, you could feel the excitement and Claudette did not disappoint. The show kicked off with a red hot number and an amazing special performance by Sketchy Bongo. 

From flirty fun dresses, stylish work wear and sultry swim wear, the collection really had something for every woman. I loved the different colours and patterns Claudette played with, she introduced an eastern element into her collection and these pieces were a modern take on the traditional Indian garments which really stood out on the runway.

Claudette has taken her range digital, where customers can purchase designs online and have them delivered straight to your door. The online stores launches on Monday, the 5th of June.

Well done Claudette, we can't wait to see what's next.

Check out some of the highlights:

The opening number was a fun fringe dress.

My personal favourite.

The model's looked flawless thanks to Smash Box.

Claudette infused eastern elements in her collection, the result was stunning.

Check out Stylish Old Me:
Website: stylisholdme.com
Instagram: @stylisholdmee

Make up by Smashbox South Africa
Shoes by Plum Footwear
Photography by Kim Van Zyl

xx
Carmen (@carmen_in_wonderland)

Hi Beauties 

We have teamed up with the amazing people at Sixtythree Hairstudio to give away a Glampalm Curling Wand. 

The wand is ideal for creating loose curls without compromising your length, the end result is soft, natural, movie star curls. With it's healing stone and alumina powder for extra shine and hold, it's the ultimate curler!

Get yourself one from sixtythree.co.za


We were absolutely blown away by the amount of entries, over 1000 comments and 600 reposts. Thank you!!!

and now for the winner...congrats Lasada Sam Naidoo.

His work is simply intriguing to watch. While he may not speak the best of English, his hands certainly do the talking captivating the audience one scissor cut at a time. 










It's official 2017 will be the year of the brunette. French browns are going to be huge this year. The french brown colour palette is all about using multiple tones of colour within the brown shade to create a beautiful soft satiny finish that looks born-this-way, but better. Professionnel's new Brunette Bar can help you decide which look is right for you.  

@tessacooper1 is another stylist we met, she's situated in the westville area and is super good with all types of styling from everyday to bridal Tessa can do it all not to mention the fact that she can lay the most natural looking extensions.She creates beautiful looks with all lengths of hair and any texture. You won't go wrong by booking with her for any occasion. 

Here's some of her stunning creations: 

 

 

Be sure to follow these stylists for more amazing looks! 

Thanks to L'Oréal Professionnel SA for having us it was such a blast, we really enjoyed the show and learning new techniques and ways to style hair. We also loved meeting our local talents. 

Hope you beauts love this post and rock the new 2017 trends, bye bye bright hair, hello french girl bed head!!! 

Welcome to our first feature of 2017!

When I came across Tamlyn's Instagram account, I found myself scrolling through her feed and wanting to know more about her. I couldn't wait to get the inside scoop on her style.

Firstly, a little background on Tamlyn, she is a model with DMH agency and is also studying towards a Bcom Degree in fashion at the London International School of Fashion in Randburg. 

Jacket: Factorie Top: YDE Jeans: Ronanld Sassoon

Here is what she had to say….

Tell us about yourself

Well I have a passion for fashion, I am a foodie at heart but by looking at me you could never tell. In my spare time I do a lot of shopping, sometimes it can get a bit extreme, but I’m working on my spending.

Describe your style

Well, it differs from day-to-day depending on my mood, I guess. It has a lot to do with what I see around. It’s definitely influenced by the Kardashian/Jenner girls.

Jacket: Edgars Top: Sportscene Shoes: Puma

Which fashion designers and fashion bloggers do you admire?

A fashion designer that I admire is not a typical option, it's Kanye West, I would say he is the biggest influence not only on my style but in my life as a whole, people constantly say that I have a "Kanye attitude" or "Kanye mentality", but in the end it all comes down to self-love.

With winter approaching, what’s your must-have item for the winter season?

My must have for winter has to be a long pair of black boots, preferably thigh highs.

#SAFWSLAY Tamlyn (Right) & Okebisgene (Left) Jacket: Sissy Boy Jeans: River Island Boots: Cotton On

The one item you think completes a look?

The one item, I think that completes a look, has got to be confidence. With the way you carry yourself you could pull anything off.

Favourite places to shop and why?

My favourite places to shop: Top shop: they have stuff that one sometimes would not find in other stores. River Island: their jeans for the main reason because they are the perfect fit for my figure. More recently, H&M, because they have I would call it, a lot of clothing that are "Kanye colours". Also Mr Price most recently.

Top: Forever 21 Shorts: Factorie Sock: Adidas Shoes: Vans

Your favourite beauty/make up product you can’t live without?

The one beauty product I cannot live without has got to be my foundation. Which from Estee Lauder.

Favourite lipstick colour?

My favourite lipstick has got to be the MAC’s Whirl.

The one beauty trend you are loving right now?

One beauty trending I love at the moment, eyebrows, definitely eyebrows My fave brow products include Essence's Brow Kit and for an illuminator, the ABH Sun Kissed Glow kit, as well as the Urban Decay Illuminated Trio.

Top: Factorie Jeans : Factorie

What’s in your everyday make up bag?

My make-up bag consists of firstly an eyebrow kit, foundation, eyeliner, eyeshadow, blush, illuminator, contour kit, bronzer and lipstick and liner.

Your insta feed is on point, what's your number one tip for taking an OOTD picture.

For the ideal Instagram photo, my key elements are good lighting and location; I pay a lot of attention to my location and background.

Top: Calvin Klein Jeans: Factorie  stockings: Woolworths  Shoes: Vans

Thanks for chatting to us Tamlyn, To keep up with this chic young lady, be sure to follow her on social media:
Instagram: @tamlyn_audrey
Twitter: @tamlyn_audrey
Facebook: Tamlyn Audrey Mesthrie

H&M calls for a global movement to collect used clothes with its new “BRING IT” campaign.

H&M has kicked off the "Bring It" garment collecting campaign in all South African stores.




H&M first launched its worldwide Garment Collecting initiative in 2013 and has since then collected over 40,000 tonnes of clothing. Customers can bring any unwanted garments and textiles, from any brand and in any condition, to any H&M store, all year around.  The goal is to increase the number of garments collected, every year, so that we reach a total collected volume of 25,000 tonnes per year by 2020.



To provide fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way, H&M’s ambition is to work towards a change in the way fashion is made and enjoyed today. Closing the loop is a central commitment of H&M’s work towards a sustainable fashion future. The aim is to create a closed loop for textiles, so that unwanted clothes can be reused and recycled to create fresh textile fibers for new products. In turn, this will help to save natural resources and ensure that zero garments go to landfill.