ladylike luxe.

I recently came across some of the 3rd year student work that was showcased at the Elizabeth Galloway Graduate fashion event. I couldn't believe the calibre of craftsmanship - if this is the kind of young talent we have, then South Africa... we have plenty to look forward to!

The collection that left me the most mesmerized was that of student Kearin Burrows. Her pieces capture the romance of a fairytale through her use of sheer fabrics, pastel hues, lace, and sequin accents. I just love the scalloped edges on some of her garments - they add a perfect playfulness to her ladylike collection. I can't but think that this young lady is gonna go places.

*Click here to see more of the Elizabeth Galloway 3rd year students'  "Self Expression" range.*

Image credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

let me upbraid you

Swooning over this style at the moment! Image via here.

diy: tip that collar.

Is it even necessary to write instructions for this? This is possibly the quickest post I have ever put together! Tonight I was going through my wardrobe and I took one glance at this well-used button up and decided it needed a little bit of "help". With tipping popping up errwhere, (on collars, shoes, etc) I thought this would be a fun way to spruce up an old item of mine. Some cheap beads, rhinestones, pearls, thread... and some nimble fingers. That is all. 

colour palette: frosted.

A pretty image + eyedropper tool in Photoshop = instant colour palette. 

audrey.

Could fashion be taking a few cues from Miss Hepburn? With all these micro trends popping up on the runway, in street style, and even on the red carpet, could it be that Audrey's style is more relevant than ever before? 


I most definitely think so. 


Images via I Believe in Pink, The Nifty Fifties, and Audrey & Marilyn.

a sneak peek.

I hate not being able to blog as regularly as I'd like to. In fact, it grates my nerves. This week has dashed past me at such high speed I have barely been able to spend any leisurely time by my computer. Anyway - I thought I'd sneak a quick post to let you know what I have in store for my blog tomorrow.

Image of Audrey via here.