Want to know what’s the latest and greatest? You’ve come to the right place! Your GLAMOUR Guides are here to keep you updated on products, parties, places and everything else currently catching our eye.
Whether you’re into eating out, going to a concert, getting fit or spoiling yourself with a new purchase, our guides are your source for the best events happening in South Africa this week.
Introducing the Radley Spitalfields. This classic British hunting bag shape gives the Spitalfields collection a polished, premium feel. It’s an everyday style to accompany you wherever the day takes you. Shapes include a classic cross body, chic backpack and a grab handle. Made with hard wearing leather, perfect for crafting strong, structured shapes.
The bag is available from Stuttafords and prices range from R3 899.95 – R4 099.95.
Chilly days call for serious comfort, therefore, Swiss-owned Stellenbosch Estate, Eikendal, has tweaked its popular Pizza & Wine Pairing experience with new wintry taste sensations that will beat the winter blues one sizzling bite and sip at a time.
From now until the end of June, food and wine lovers can tuck into a wholesome threesome of thin-crust mini pizzas, each packing a pleasing punch with flavours unique to the season and masterfully paired with just the right estate wine to perk up the palate and mood. The pizzas are freshly prepared by the resident Cucina di Giovanni restaurant, celebrated for its Italian fare with a sumptuous twist.
The lip-smacking Winter Pizza & Wine Pairing action goes down a treat in Eikendal’s tasting room Tuesdays to Sundays between 12h00 and 16h00 and it costs R50 per person. Note that there is a 20 minute waiting period as the pizzas are freshly prepared… thus more time for you to wine-down with a glass of Eikendal’s finest.
To book for this winter pairing experience contact Eikendal on 021 855 1422 or send an email to [email protected].
The 6th annual EID Shopping Festival(ESF) in association with Gauteng Tourism, is set to take place in Johannesburg and Cape Town this year. The leading high profile lifestyle cultural festival is going bigger and better than before and is expecting over 80 000 visitors over the 4 day period in both cities.
Make sure to join in this one of a kind shopping extravaganza: Johannesburg, 26 -29 May 2016 at The Ticket Pro Dome; Cape Town, 2 -5 June 2016 at The Lookout, V&A Waterfront. Tickets are available at the door and are priced as follows: JOBURG kids under 6 – FREE, adults – R50, pensioners – R40, family of 4 – R180; CAPE TOWN kids under 6 – FREE, adults – R30, pensioners – R20, family of 4 – R100.
For general info or bookings, contact [email protected] or call 011 875 2203.
Hunter introduces the new Original Low Wedge for the fashion forward grunge glam personality. This new take on the iconic Original boot features a unique low wedge sole, which comes in a tall or short boot. The tall boot sits just below the knee while the short boot sits just above the ankle creating the look of an elongated leg while adding the always desired extra height.
Hunter brings a whole new dimension of style to winter footwear, offering you the luxury to wear stylish shoes that won’t get ruined if they are touched or soaked in water. These super stylish wedge boots can be paired with opaque tights, skinny jeans or layered socks and leggings to create the perfect grunge look this winter.
The Original Low Wedge Hunter Boots range will be available at selected stores nationwide. For stockist information please contact 021 510 4428 or visit www.hunterbootsa.co.za.
To celebrate the release of the Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit, Nike Sportswear collaborated with local curators BubbleGumClub, on their eighth cover story featuring TV personality and Urban Music Experience host, Luthando “LootLove” Shosha.
The editorial images, which were styled by Jamal Nxedlana and Anita Makgetla and shot by Chris Saunders, feature the new Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit, teamed together with pieces by some of South Africa’s most luxury brands (Marianne Fassler, Superella & Black Coffee).
The Nike Air Presto Ultra Flyknit are now available at select Nike Stores, Shelflife, Anatomy, Superbalist, Select Shesha stores, and retail for R1 799.96.
Weylandts‘ new range of vintage mid-century influenced mirrors boast sleek and modern finishes that add a decadent dimension to your home.
With clean lines and soft rounded shapes, these mirrors were inspired by classic Italian car designs from the sixties which ooze style and personality.
Generously proportioned and elegant in their simplicity, their sleek curves bring a sense of sophistication to any room in which they appear.
Prices range from R6 995 – R11 995. Visit www. weylandts.co.za for more information.
In 2012 South African entrepreneur Natalie-Dale Mills founded Crystal Creations as she began creating a beautiful jewellery brand that today, 4 years down the line, offers a vast collection of the most exquisite, high-quality jewellery pieces.
With humble beginnings, Natalie’s vision for the brand intensified as the range of available items grew and the interest in the collection and the brand became greater. At the end of 2015, Crystal Creations introduced their new range of designer handbags and opened their first stand-alone store in The Mall of The South. In March 2016, they opened their second & third stand-alone store in Clearwater Mall and Mall of Africa have additional plans to expand this year.
The product range has a vast number of styles and colours and each season new trend setting styles emerge from the design tables of Crystal Creations. Previously the collection strongly focused on mirror-polished stainless steel as the main design range but the brand has recently grown the collection to include beautiful, modern rose gold pieces and most recently introduced a prominent, precision crafted 925 sterling silver jewellery collection.
Crystal Creations has introduced a patented specialised ‘E-Coating’ over resin set crystals, stopping any stones from coming loose. Crystal Creations affordable range offers the perfect accessory items for the sophisticated female who ultimately lives their life with style and elegance. Each piece is exquisitely packaged in a satin carrier, signature white and silver box, high gloss carry bag and complete with a tag of authentication.
The iridescent shimmer on the rain-soaked pavement served as the perfect inspiration for the women’s Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Iridescent Leather. This lustrous and colourful new collection boasts a leather toe cap with an elevated Chuck patch for a premium look and feel.
The sneakers are available in black and egret. Prices range from R959.95 – R1 219.95.
Dallianceis proud to present the launch of their exciting new menu!
This winter, Cape Town’s hottest authentic urban eatery is keeping things fresh by introducing a daring new menu. It’s original, colourful, sociable… and delicious!
Pop in for a tasty cocktail, soak up the vibe and enjoy an irresistible sharing plate (or three) with your friends.
For more information call 021 418 1037.
Leader in luxury homeware and décor, South African retailer Loads of Living has opened a new concept store at the recently launched Mall of Africa in Midrand, Johannesburg.
Renowned for high-quality homeware, Loads of Living stocks superior-quality, Egyptian cotton bedding and linen. The vast selection of décor items caters to a variety of tastes and includes classic and contemporary designs combined with a diverse choice of fabrics and finishes.
With now 14 stores nationwide, the new store will be Loads of Living’s seventh store opening in Johannesburg; however, it is unlike any other Loads of Living store. The new store exudes luxury and boasts a contemporary, glamorous look-and-feel with subtle hints of local design in the mix. It is the first design of its kind, showcasing a curated ambience for the homeowner and features exclusive products that aren’t available at other locations. Whether your style is contemporary, traditional, classic or casual, the store has something for everyone.
For more information visit www.loadsofliving.co.za.
W. Anderson, Proenza Schouler and Kenzo are just three of the much-loved designer labels that have been filling the rails at Cape Town’s Maison Mara and enchanting clients since its opening in 2015. Maison Mara introduces the SS16 collection (the latest and current season in Europe) highlighting exciting, equally elegant new additions sourced in Paris by owner Kelly Mara Withey.
Maison Mara’s online shop is set to open in July and will stock all the items that are in the Cape Town boutique. Now fashionistas in Johannesburg and Durban will have access to the incredible offers! Withey foresees that delivery will take five working days and there will be a flat fee for delivery anywhere in South Africa.
Cape Town’s hottest 7-piece Ska/Reggae/Indie/Dance band, GRASSY SPARK, are heading inland for two exclusive shows and they are ready to have some serious fun!
They’ll be hitting THE GOOD LUCK BAR in Johannesburg on Saturday 21 May with Rubber Duc, Jack Mantis & Andre Geldenhuys, and Kings Down South and Sunday 22 May sees them in Pretoria for the PARK ACOUSTICS 6th Birthday bash!
Find all the info you need at www.parkacoustics.co.za.
What started out with a little gold clutch in 2007 has grown into a successful and much-loved South African brand. The brainchild of Nicola Kuschke, GTHOMAS Designs was born out of a desire to give women exactly what they need.
Asked how the company has changed since launching in 2007, Nicola says, “GTHOMAS has come a very long way. We now work predominantly with genuine leather and produce a summer and winter range annually. As a designer, I have learned so much along the way and am always improving and honing my craft.” Nicola’s designs are inspired by seasonal trends, both locally and internationally; “it is always important to look at handbag shape and size trends – this heavily influences our range and what our customers are looking for. I am currently very inspired by our natural canvas and leather range – it is a timeless collection that has a classic and luxurious feel.”
Most of GTHOMAS’ materials are sourced locally, although the majority of leather and some textiles come from the East, Asia and South America. “I do try and use South African manufacturers and suppliers as much as possible, to support the local industry.” So, where to next for GTHOMAS? “We’d like to grow our online presence and enable our customers to shop for their favourite items online – digital is the future of fashion and we need to ensure we’re available and present within that sphere!”
For more information on GTHOMAS Designs call 079 515 8323 and visit www.gthomas.co.za.
The latest collection from Kirsten Goss is a flourish of soft feminine curves and stark linear lines that work together to create sexy, futuristic pieces with a baroque edge.
The collection is comprised of hand cut metal earrings, earrings set with semi-precious stones and delicate charm necklaces.
The collection is all handmade in sterling silver and 18kt gold vermeil, earrings range in price from R850 to R6050 and necklaces from R950.
For more information, visit www.kirstengoss.com or call 011 447 2234 (Johannesburg) or 021 424 3453 (Cape Town) or 031 312 7982 (Durban).
Know that feeling when you find the perfect foundation – only to find there’s no shade in your skin tone? Yeah, we feel you. That’s why we’re super excited about essence new darker shade foundations, available in their most-loved formulas and for every skin type. From caramel to mahogany, you can #loveyouressenceshade in All About Matt! Oil-free Make-up with a 12-hour long-lasting matt formula, Stay All Day 16-hour Long-lasting Make-up that comes in a pump dispenser, Soft Touch Mousse Make-up for a smooth and natural finish, Mattifying Compact Powder for an ultra matte finish, and Coverstick for a quick and reliable cover-up for spots, redness and impurities.
For more information, visit essence.eu/za or find your ideal shade at Dis-Chem, Clicks, takealot.com, and selected pharmacies, Red Square and Pick n Pay stores.
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