Friday, 27 July 2012

OppiKoppi Sweet Thing Style



OppiKoppi is just around the corner and panic amongst the Koppi-Maagde has started to spread.  Last year, I mentioned all the shit you need for koppi - a styled but practical approach to the festival - which included all the basics you'll need to survive OppiKoppi and still look good.  

OppiKoppi is hard and it's dirty, it's not a wannabe fashion show like some "other" festivals I've been to. However... being a self-proclaimed OppiKoppi Veteran and a local Limpopoeen (Limpopian?), I do have a few secrets for the more daring dressers who'd like not only to add that little bit of style to a dirty festival, but also avoid all the festival trends that just aren't that into you anymore. Here are the Do's and Don'ts for OppiKoppi SweetThing:

Thursday, 26 July 2012

Mr Price Online


Yes enticing caption image, it is all about to happen. Mr Price, South Africa's "all-rounder", is now going online.  This means that all of you stuck out in the sticks, car-less or just general haters of other human beings can shop Mr Price fashion - all of Mr Price fashion - from the comfort of your own PC, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

To some of you this isn't news and I'm sure to many of you this isn't interesting news, but for those of us who absolutely hate the idea of having to communicate with other human beings, online shopping is wonderful.  Even if you don't use the shopping services, you can have a quick look and see what's going on, what's available, what's trendy and just how much damage will be caused to your bank account should you (inevitably) give in.

Mr Price online will deliver anywhere in South Africa for only R35 and for those of us who don't have credit cards (for my own safety, in my case), you have the option of paying via debit card, EFT or even cash on delivery.

Sneak Peak from Mr Price Fashion
Mr Price's online store goes live on the 30th of July (That's next week Monday!) so either get your finances ready or hide them very well, because this is going to get crazy.

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All images: Mr Price
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Thursday, 19 July 2012

Spring Trend: Coral & Seafoam



It always seems like as soon as I've found my stride with a season's trends, another one starts and it's time to pack away all the clothes I've learned to love. With spring just around the corner and my summer clothes slowly emerging, I've decided to prepare myself this time 'round. Over the next few months I'll be updating SugarSolidTush with some of the top trends for the upcoming season, how to wear them and where to find them.

Monday, 9 July 2012

The Fab, Fab Ciraolo


Judy Garland as Dorothy
Fab Ciraolo, a Chilean illustrator currently living and working in Santiago,  is an artist who creates commonly magnificent pieces inspired by the many icons and images stored in his sponge-like brain.



Thursday, 5 July 2012

Silent Spring


Ana Ljubinković's Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook has me lusting for anything with pearl detailing or a scalloped hem this spring.  The Serbian designer's "Silent Spring" collection has a strong, structured feel along with it's dainty, recherché colour and print selection.