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Last week I did a photo shoot with highly talented professional Stellenbosch photographer and client of mine, Irene Kim. I love going to the Stellenbosch University Botanical Gardens to unwind and clear my mind among the diverse and beautiful plant life, which is why we decided to shoot there. You wouldn’t believe that the garden […]

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FOTW – Miu Miu Designer Heels – In Store Now!

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We just got our paws on two pairs of authentic Italian-made Miu Miu heels and boy, are we elated! For those of you who don’t know, Miu Miu is the high fashion brand by the legendary Prada fashion house, founded by Miuccio Prada in 1993. The first pair is black leather sling back pumps, with […]

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Who knew Leonardo Da Vinci was a handbag designer?

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Leonardo Da Vinci is considered one of the world’s greatest painters of all time – famous for his Mona Lisa, the Last Supper and the Vitruvian Man. As it turns out he was also a handbag designer and now one of his designs will be manufactured and sold this year by Italian luxury leather goods […]

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My Gran – The Style Icon

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Some of you may have heard of the book My Mom, Style Icon by Piper Weiss based on her blog by the same name. I have yet to buy it (New Year’s Resolution perhaps?) but completely love the concept. My Gran, Hope Strachan, is a total fashion icon in her own right. One of the […]

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Find of The Week – Vintage Tan Leather Messenger Bag

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Beautifully worn small satchel/ messenger style bag, made from thick genuine leather. Gorgeous patina to the leather, but still in good condition. This type of bag is highly sought after and so trendy at the moment. It measures 25.5 cm x 17 cm x 5 cm. Strap adjusts from 97 to 113 cm. Available from […]

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