Last week I once again traded places from being a front row fashionista to a runway model for Hyde Park's Trend show. I got to strut my stuff in clothes from Callaghan and Max Mara, both from Hyde Park Shopping centre.
The Piper champagne was a welcome nerve calmer and I am so happy to report that I once again made it down the runway and back with out landing flat on my face.
It has been a busy week! No wonder I am happy to be at home on a Saturday evening in my slippers, face mask and oversized Beatles tee; glass of wine in hand and updating my beloved little blog. It was a week of functions and late nights, here's me and my louboutins out on the town...
The Coco Avant Chanel Movie Premiere
Wednesday was the Glamour Magazine Coco Avant Chanel Premiere at Rosebank Mall. With copious amounts of sushi, Piper Hiedsick champagne and La Motte wines, Jill Grogor outdid herself as usual. Pnina Venster, Glamour Editor in chief and all round icon looked incredible in vintage YSL and there were gorgeous women with luscious red lips as far as the eye could see.
The movie left me with an overwhelming sense of sadness for the loss that Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel experienced. Empires come at a cost, but Tatou's eyes in the closing shot seem to portray that for Madamoiselle Chanel, too high a price was paid.
The movie has however made me want to put a few more classic pieces in my wardrobe that are simple and timeless. After all, "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."
Shopping at Melrose Arch
Thursday evening was a shoppers dream at the Melrose Arch Piazza and I spied too many beautiful outfits in Tiger of Sweden to count! Thankfully the rain only lasted 20 minutes, but it did ensure that guests stepped away from the bar and into the shops to have a look at this season's latest trends.
Fundudzi sale at the Hyatt
The champagne started flowing early on Friday at Craig Jacobs' Fundudzi sale where I caught Ms Su doing some shopping on her 15 minute break from Summit TV. She bought a gorgeous dress and suit. I didn't do too badly either (two tops, a dress and a trench)
FTV Girls Night Out
Dinner with the girls (and Thulane), hosted by Grant and Anele was loads of fun, especially the impromptu dance show to Beyonce's "all the single ladies" performed by Anele and Thulane - check it out below!
The food was yummy, the company was great and the prizes were mind blowing - think True Religion jeans, Givenchy sunglasses and gym membership to Planet Fitness. A big thanks to Lorinda Voges and FTV. Can't wait for the next one on October 2nd...
There are so many reasons to love African Fashion International's Arise Cape Town Fashion week, not least of which are the delicious models in the Craig Port show.
Dax martin showcased fabulous swimwear, some with a deliciously naughty S&M feel. Fabiani showcased fabulous men's linen pants for summer and gorgeous three-piece suits complete with 'Avenger' style bowler hats. Blue was the colour for many designers this year (great for me, it's my favorite) as well as painted toes for the guys (not sure about this one.)
But the shows are only half of it, and the real fun is had at the myriad of after parties, most notably Gavin Rajah's at Nobu where I had a ball with Jennifer Su and Bjorn Steinbach, AFI's official after party at HQ and of course Craig Port's party at the Table Bay Hotel, organized by Jill Grogor and sponsored by GQ and Glamour magazine. Fundudzi designer, Craig Jacobs had his birthday bash at 91 complete with an outstanding midnight fashion show. After all these parties, this fashionista has swopped her heels for Havaianas for a few days. My sincerest apologies feet, but no-one ever said that fashion was easy!
So, Jill Grogor's Go Green Art/Fashion show went really well. I got to wear a stunning Prada coat from Callaghan and managed to keep upright in the face of the dried leaves that were scattered all over the floor. My fellow celeb models were Jennifer Su, Loui Fish and Christina Storm who all looked absolutely stunning in fashion from Hyde Park, especially Loui who needs to share her diet secrets with me.
There was also a really cool art auction to raise funds for Food and Trees for Africa. 10 established and upcoming artists donated work, of which 7 were sold, raising R131000 so far. Legacy also donated an all expenses paid holiday at their new Eco lodge in Madagascar worth R70 000 to the highest art bidder. This little bit of deliciousness went to my awesome friend, actress Catriona Andrew.
The take home treat that makes any function worth while is the goodie bag and this one did not disappoint. Thank you Lindt, Clarins, Mischa Estate wine, Dossier magazine and Glaceau Vitamin Water!
