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 concerts or spoiling yourself with a new purchase, our guides are your source for the best things happening in South Africa this week.
Get happy feet
Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to slip into something a little comfier! FitFlop‘s fashionable new collection includes styles like trendy slides, sporty sneakers and casual loafers. Leather, metallic, sequined or beaded – whatever your preference, you’ll find a pair you love! For stockist information call 021 510 4428 or email [email protected].
Drink up!
We’re excited about a new introduction to the South African world of liquor – Malfy Gin. With its lively blue and yellow glass bottle and unique, zesty citrus flavour, this is one gin that’s hard not to notice! Make your summer cocktails extra special and grab a bottle at your nearest liquor store for R350 per bottle.
Rock ‘n roll
South Africa’s first rock supergroup, Blood Brothers are back and ready to rock Carnival City on 9 September! Expect explosive performances from Francois van Coke, Albert Frost and the crew’s newest addition, the magnificent international recording artist, Zolani Mahola from Freshlyground. Doors open at 7pm. Prices range from R250 – R395 and can be booked at TicketPro.
Travel in style
Wheel away in serious style with Typo‘s new suitcases which land instore and online this month. The super lightweight cases are available in two designs with a whole lot of travel accesories to match – everything from eye masks to travel wallets that are as effortlessly practical as they are pretty!
Eat Out Thursdays
Cape Town’s trendy hang out, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, is offering a unique dinning experience throughout the months of September and October. Every Thursday, take advantage of a new food special at the mall. If you’re an Insta-addict, hashtag your foodie pic with #EatOutThursday to stand a chance of winning weekly R500 Canal Walk Gift cards!
Step into spring
CALL IT SPRING‘s awesome new spring summer 2016 campaign take us on an adventure through the Cali desert. From the lace-up detailing to the nude hues, we are totally in love with the new collection.
Enjoy the simple things
Country Road is celebrating the new season with the launch of a fantastic spring/summer campaign, Simple Things. Featuring an incredible cast, the campaign captures a youthful snapshot of the diversity of the brand’s signature style. Simple Things explores the luxuries of fabrication, versatility, quality and fit that are realised in classic pieces like a soft tailored jacket, Breton stripes or a perfect white tee. The collection is available in-store now.
Returning for its 24th season, Shall We Dance
– the glittering showcase of ballroom and Latin American dancing – takes to the Playhouse Opera stage in Durban from 9 – 17 September. Featuring almost 100 of KZN’s most talented dancers, the show is guaranteed to dazzle and impress! Tickets can be booked at Computicket or by calling 0861 915 8000.
Sportswear just got prettier
We are obsessed with the gorgeous print throughout PUMA‘s new collaboration with illustrator and graphic designer Caroll Lynn aka Careaux. This is the brand’s first all-female sport style capsule and includes apparel and footwear. Our favourite piece? The reversible satin bomber! The collection is available in-store at PUMA Select Bree Street, Cape Town and Braamfontein as well as Shelflife, COP Capital, X-Trend Stores and Madaiza.
A luxurious indulgence
Café Royale has launched an all new cocktail and tapas menu! Each cocktail is presented in a completely unique way, and tapas includes Jack Daniels chicken wings and grilled calamari with lemon aioli. With their extended evening hours of 3pm – 11pm, Café Royale is the place to hit before a night out on the town! For more information, visit www.caperoyale.co.za or call 021 430 0500.
Winter’s gone, so it’s time to show some skin! Hanky Panky is turning up the heat with their gorgeous spring/summer collection. Super hot thongs, boyshorts, bralettes and camisoles in an updated mix of soft neon pop colours and rich tropical hues: Sapphire, Sizzle Pink, Sunkissed, Salsa, Lime Sherbet, Calypso and Wild Orchid. Prices range from R445 – R1 028. For a list of stockists, visit www.pdldistributors.co.za/stockists.
Get killer accessories
Kirsten Goss‘ latest collection, Pretty Killer has seriously caught our attention! Inspired by five local ‘kweens’, the handcrafted pieces see binary code come to life in a super glam and sexy way. The genius part? The earrings can be bought as singles so you can mix them up to create your own #prettykiller look! Prices range from R380 – R2 165.
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