Spree Spring/Summer 2014

Last week South Africa’s leading online retailer ‘Spree.co.za’ hosted their infamous seasonal lookboard event and this time it was to bring in their latest Spring Summer 2014 collection called “Spree Boutique”.

The fast growing online store has been around a while now and every season they come forth with an even better installation than the last.   More intense, but also just the right amount of fun to keep it playful and leave us all in ooohs and aaahhhhs.  Being in this industry, most of the ‘Fashion ‘events we attend are similar.  A brand trying to do the same kind of different as everyone else.  However Spree never fails to tell us some kind of story through what they send out on the models, walking the show.   I unfortunately wasn’t able to attend the press briefing before the actual event to hear what exactly Creative Director ‘Chris Viljoen’ and Fashion Producer 'Deon Redman' were trying to bring across to guests, although I’m pretty sure everybody took something good and inspiring from it.  I find that having a creative process, finding inspiration and then processing that into art is so much more than just throwing good fashion together. For me Spring should be fun, Colourful and light weight.  Exactly what Local Designers Thula Sindi, Gert Johan Coetzee, Kluk CGDT, Marianne Fassier and Clive Rundle of the "Spree Boutique" collection , showcased on the night.  Good Quality garments for men & women and also from well-established SA designers now brought to you on SA’s fast growing online space Spree.co.za.  I really admire the brand and what they’re doing to change and continuously evolve fashion into what we as fashion enthusiasts enjoy every season as well as their fast delivery service everybody is raving about.   

 

Spree hosted us at the perfectly located Brydun Gallery on Buitengracht street in Boo Kaap.  The all white Gallery was set with accents of spring and pinths which models rotated on as guests and photographers formed a paparazzi crowd and started snapping pictures of the beautiful installation.   It’s been a while seeing everyone, so it kind of turned into the night out someone else had planned for us.  Drinks on tap as well as finger foods to keep us happy, not to mention the obsession that is social printing genius, Nifty250 (gotta love those guys).

Below are a few sourced pictures from SDR Photography

 we are currently experiencing some faults with uploading our event video but will post a link as soon as possible.

 In the mean time, enjoy spring and take care!

T H A B I E T    A M A R D I E N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

GUESS FALL 2014 COLLECTION

American lifestyle brand "Guess" has recently launched their 2014 Fall Collection.  The brand has always been famous for their trendy denims as well as their youthful fashion campaigns all around the world. Recently I've been following the latest season of 'America's next top model 2.0', were girls and GUYS get to battle it out for a $100 000 contract, to shoot an add campaign with Guess, for the first time ever!!!  Besides the usual dramas that comes with reality tv, I got to see and learn so much about what actually goes into shooting these Guess campaigns we see on every back cover of our magazines and what a big deal it means if you are dubbed a "Guess Girl" or guy in the modelling industry.

Any way...

The latest collection will include unique textures and novel trimmings, offering a trendy garment but still holds that true aesthetic value we all as consumers look for when buying clothing.

The Woman

For women, detailing is key this season, so the designers at guess have catered for this and created pieces that have lots of detailing such as lace insets, cut out patterns, zippers as well as studs to give these garments a more edgier look and feel.  Since it's a fall collection, most (if not all) the pieces are denim, and they range from distressed jeans, Jumpsuits, Studded jackets, army green skinny jeans as well as hints of camo here and there.

The Men

Vintage influences lend inspiration to the menswear collection, with washed out denims, washed out chambray shirts and denim jackets being staple items from the collection.  Embroided button downs, plaid printed and faded denim shits compliment the western image guess usually holds on to.  There was also some mixing of textures and fabrics in this collection and some of which are leather biker jackets, double breasted cardigans as well as valvet blazers that creates a modern, refined look for the fashion forward guys out there.  Colours such as deep red and indigo were used to add a touch of sophistication to the collection.

This Collection is set to hit South African shores February 2014; along with an assortment of accessories including Footwear, handbags, eye-wear, belts and loads of jewellery.

So keep and eye out for this... 

Do have a gorgeous week ahead.

Xx

Thabiet A 

Magnum pink and black | Media Launch

 Hi Everyone

So a few weeks back I attended the Magnum media launch, for the two new flavours, Pomegranate Pink and Espresso Black.  I tagged along with my blogger bud Yumna (obvs) as these events tend to get abit awks if you don't have a partner in crime to steak out with.  On arrival, we were showered with non alcoholic cocktails and got mingling straight away.  The event was like no other I've attended.  Pink and Black flowed throughout the amazing Shimmy Beach Club near the V&A waterfront and  I was so excited to finally meet some of the bloggers I usually chat to over social networks, as well as mingle with the local celebs who were also in  attendance. Since there were complimentary Ice-creams for all, I tried the new Magnum Espresso Black and man was it the best I've ever had.  The strong espresso taste lived up to its name and the reason why I opted for this flavour is because I'm not the biggest fruity fan around. 

Whilst enjoying the desserts, we got to watch a cook-off between two culinary schools, whose teams were lead by 5 fm's Gareth Cliff as well as funny personality, Trevor Gumbi.

  There was also a mini twitter auction that took place where guests could tweet as much about the event and the new flavours for about 15 minutes and could win some awesome goodies.  Since most of you may have read everyone's posts on this event already, I will say very little and let the pictures tell you a 1000 words. 

The official Auction takes place in Sandton on the 23 November 2013 so click HERE for all the details as to how you could get involved and win with Magnum.

Bellow are all the goodies up for grabs!!!!

The 10 premium prizes selected for the Twitter Auction are:

·         Le Creuset Hamper #PinkLeCreuset

·         Pink Scooter #PinkScooter

·         Apple Hamper #PinkAppleHamper

·         Lunch with a Celebrity #PinkCelebrityLunch

·         Shoe Voucher #PinkShoeVoucher

·         Espresso Machine #BlackEspressoMachine

·         Samsung 60” 3D LED TV #BlackFlatScreenTV

·         DSLR Camera #BlackDSLRCamera

·         Ferrari track day #BlackDrivingFerrari

·         Handbag voucher #BlackBag

Well done on a very successful launch, Marcus Brewster and Magnum South Africa and thank you for a spectacular event and the best goodie box EVER!!!

Thabiet A

Gareth Cliff Cheffing it up

With top Billings Jeanie D and Janez

We ran into our fav Ayanda Tini

Yumz Getting her nails did

Our host for the day

With the amazing Bonang Matheba and Siyaam Allie

Event | High on heels at Goodhope fm

So I know I said I'd be taking a break from blogging this month, but I think this story is really worth Sharing.  A few weeks back I was taken by suprise when I received an email from my favourite PR lady Ms Katie Coetzee to cover an event at Good Hope fm studios and also to talk on air & judge the in studio contest that took place.

Since this was the first time I would ever be doing something like this, I thought it would be a stella idea to get my good friend and co blogger Yumna  Involved seeing that we're both kind of new to these things and it would really be a great oppurtunity for the both of us. I was abit overly excited (not going to lie) and nervous as well, but we both knew it was an oppurtunity we had to take and run with.

The event was a collaboration between Good hope fm, The Princess Project as well as amazing shoe brand  Madison-footwear South Africa.  The event was attended by 10-15 lucky ladies who were given a very informative lesson on how to walk on heels by the lovely Ms Irit Noble.  Some of them could walk, Some of them were abit unstable but @MsNoble really made them leave that night #HIGHONHEELS and more confident with out a doubt.  This had to be the case after radio DJ Ayanda Tini suprised them all with a live pep talk from the african Mother herself  'Yvonne Chaka Chaka'.  All of this was not only to have a good time for no reason though,  There actually was a really good course behind the hole evening.  Each lucky lady was given a brand new pair of Madison Heels and in return had to swop a pair of their heels for someone less fortunate.  I know the saying goes "A girl can never have enough shoes" but knowing there are young girls out their not even able to say those words really stings.  These shoes, The shoes you no longer wear can make a young lady feel really special on her matric dance night and this is the aim of the wonderful Princess Project. Go ahead girls,  If ther's a pair of shoes or a ball gown you might not wear any longer, Drop them off at the studio and make someone else feel like a princess for the night.

All in all,  I am truley blessed to have been involved in such an inspiring event/project and also being able to meet all the well dressed ladies, Goodhope fm Dj's as well as the master minds behind the oh so trendy Madison Shoes (what a jolly bunch).   The event ofcourse was stacked with foods, sweet treats and the most amazing shoes on display.

Enjoy a few pictures I manged to source and please watch the short videos I created at the event (below), where you can see us live on air and also the girls getting #HIGHONHEELS.

 

Untill next time

 x

Thabiet Amardien

 



All sponsors who were involved

With Yumna (excited) and my sister who recieved a prezzie from Madison



MS Irit Noble giving the girls some tips



With Katie Coetzee



(Images are not my own)

 

Justin Bieber | Cape Town

 

 

 

 

Earlier this week,  Cape Town came to a complete standstill for teenage girls, when news hit that Youtube Sensation, 'Justin Bieber' finally arrived in our City.  A few hours after landing (on the 7th) pictures hit the net of the 19 year old 'boyfriend' singer getting some grub at our local McDonald's in Greenpoint on a bicycle, with the entourage obviously.  Infact, Right under the noses of his ultimate bieliebers, who were already queueing in line at the Cape Town stadium meanwhile Bonjovi played inside. (you can only imagine how that went down).  Besides the total chaos and traffic the biebs brought to our city,  I am happy for each and every JB fan who got to witness, what most of them thought was "A dream come true" and non stop entertainment from start to finish.  Unfortunately I did not attend as I am not much of a bieber fan but would've loved to witness history and a once in a lifetime opportunity play out right in front of my eyes.  However, I did manage to source some amazing pictures of the Concert to cure my FOMO which I happily added below along with some tweets from Justin and his team.

 

Justin has been staying at the 'One and Only' hotel at the VandA waterfront and has actually been staying longer than expected, making the CT bieliebers even more un-easy knowing they're "breathing the same air as justin".

 

I think he might be enjoying chilled Cape Town more than we think because we don't really have paparazzi like other places do, even making him feel comfortable enough to tweet "gonna go on a walk" ( brave guy)

 

 

with that said...

 

Enjoy the photographs and have an amazing weekend!

 

Thabiet Amardien

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo credit | Nurisha Fakier

 



The tweet that made everyone want to quit school yesterday lol

Scooter's take on bieber fever in the Cape

The Cape Town One Less Lonely Girl

Some of the lucky girls and guys who had meet and greet with the star