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.
Be afraid… Be very afraid.
Halloween is around the corner and The South African HorrorFest film festival wants you to join in on all the action! From 26 October to 4 November, the Labia Theatre in Cape Town will be screening everything from movies to short films, host a live movie soundtrack performance, and allow for your most creative costume ideas to come alive. A number of the movies screened, including the highly anticipated OUIJA: Origin of Evil, will be making their African premieres. As for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, expect audience participation to take you on a strange journey… Head over to horrorfest.info for more details.
Sandwich shakedown
Fuel Food in Johannesburg is launching a new sandwich bar that offers a selection of hand-crafted artisinal sandwiches guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds. Ingredients are sourced from only the best artisinal suppliers, while relishes are homemade, and bread is freshly baked and crafted by a Paris-trained baker with five years of experience perfecting the art of baguettes, croissants and sourdough bread. Try for yourself by visiting Fuel Food in Shop 8, Upper Mall in Hyde Park Corner Shopping Centre, or go to fuelfoods.co.za to find out more.
Get comfy in a quilt
Scandinavian fashion companyDay Birger et Mikkelsen wants to make travelling as fashionable as it does comfortable. The Day “Et” Collection has set out to create a perfect piece that ties these two qualities together: a lightweight quilted jacket that transforms from a sophisticated layering piece to a practical travel neck pillow. Available to shop at the Hyde Park Corner, V&A Waterfront, and the Mall of Africa stores.
Catch the countryside
Summer is in full swing and there’s no better way to make the most of it than spending plenty of time outdoors, so head to the Darling Hills for the Groote Post’s October Trail Run Country Market on 30 October. Get those summer bodies working by going on a scenic trail run (choose between the 18km, 13.5km or the 4km run) followed by a selection of artisan foods, gourmet produce and some of Groote Post’s best wines and Darling Brew’s craft beers. For more on how to join in on the day’s festivities, go to grootepost.com.
Taste of Barcelona
Executive chef Kerry Kilpin is bringing the simplicity of Barcelona-style tapas to the popular Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg in Constantia. After spending four days in the Catalonian capital and visiting a total of 13 restaurants, chef Kerry is adding Spanish tweaks and twists to the menu this summer. See the new tapas menu at steenbergfarm.com.
Wonderful woman
Cape Town-based artist Katherine-Mary presents the spring/summer 2017 collection of her bespoke accessories brand, PICHULIK. This season, smooth metal and a natural palette replace the vibrant primary colours of seasons past. Inspired by North Africa, the SS17 collection is a celebration of the female spirit: both strength and compassion are depicted in the collection’s simple knots and polished metals. Shop the collection atpichulik.com.
Get your freak on
The horror of Halloween hits Cape Town and Joburg this week, promising you a night of terror (depending on the way you look at it) you won’t soon forget! So Happy Halloween Freak Show, taking place in Cape Town on 28 October and Joburg on 29 October, promises a madhouse of haunted games, eye-slashing stages, freakish performers and spooky beats. Grab a ticket at voltz.co.za.
H&M hits KZN
Global fashion retailer H&M is proud to announce that it will be opening its seventh store in South Africa and its first in KwaZulu-Natal! The new store, expected to be around 2 500 square metres, opens in Durban’s Galleria Mall on 29 October. Be first in line to shop the collections at 11am, with hours extended until 9pm that evening.
Dirty Dancing for a good cause
The Sunflower Fund is proud to host its annual Gala Dinner on 3 November at Shimmy Beach Club. This year’s Cuban Night Gala theme promises a colourful night of salsa and Spanish inspired cuisine to celebrate life! Make a difference by booking your ticket at sunflowerfund.org.za.
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