Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Ugly sandals are hot

Yep, you read that right. Ugly sandals are back. Birckenstocks, Jesus sandals, hikers haute couture - whatever you call them, they're hot for Spring/Summer.

So here are a few options from our retailers to get your collection going.




1) Harriet sandal, R549 at Country Road
2) White patent slider, R79,99 at Mr P
3) Nude patent slider, R69,99 at Mr P
4) White slider, R439 at Topshop
5) Hot Pink slider, R79,99 from Mr P
6) Leopard print slide, R299 at Cotton On
7) Charlene slide, R899 at Witchery



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Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Splurge vs Steal

Winter seems to be making another attempt at settling in after the recent resurgence of Summer weather, and to celebrate the return of layers, leather, and fabulous sneakers, I did a little shop for you. I took it very seriously and in the name of research, I hopped over to purchase the item in question myself. The mock-croc black skater shoe.



The black skater slip-on sneaker is just about everywhere, and every designer and retailer seems to have  a number of varieties on offer. I previously featured some leopard print numbers over here.
With black and leather being such prominent trends this year, I just had to find a pair of comfy sneaks that ticked off being chic, black and that would look hot with leather details (and make me look as stylin' as these females above). Good 'ol Polyvore churned out this Saint Laurent option - picture number 1 below. They are all leather and so pretty to look at, but not worth the R5k price tag in my humble opinion.



How about R339 then? Yep, for just a fraction of the cost, TopShop has you covered. I picked these up last night and I am wearing them as a type. Comfy, and stylish and perfect with just about any winter outfit you can conjure up in your mind. FYI, they have a few colours and designs in this shoe right now so if black mock-croc isn't your thing, they have something for everyone.

You're welcome.

xx
Leigh





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Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Kate Moss for TopShop




Look at it. Just treat your eyeballs and look at it. Take it in all of it's glorious perfection. Kate Moss never disappoints and I cannot wait for this range to land on our shores. No word yet on when this will be but as soon as I hear something, I'll let you know.













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Thursday, 6 February 2014

Splurge vs Steal


If you haven't tried one of the dome-headed sponges to apply your makeup, you have been missing out. The finish you get using these to apply your foundation is almost perfection. They get into every nook and cranny and angle on your face and blend everything together flawlessly. The original and best is the Beauty Blender and has achieved a cult status overseas. It retails at various outlets here for between R220 and R250 - which is quite a bit to spend on a teeny little sponge.
Some local retailers are stocking dupes for as little as R50, but I've found that these tear easily and don't do near the same job.

Enter TopShop and their version. At R99 it is less than half the price of the Beauty Blender, and in my opinion, does the same job. I have been using this one since just before Christmas and it still holds its shape, is in mint condition and delivers a smooth finish every time. I am guilty of overlooking TopShop's makeup department, but never again, because there are some great budget beauty buys to be found, and their range of makeup tools and accessories is brilliant.

So there you go, a flawless face, at half the price.


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