Censor Me Sunglasses

Those horrible creatures we call friends often celebrate our companionship by posting party pictures on social networking websites like facebook.  Yeah, we’ve all seen the pouting, the champagne drinking and the dodge looking cigarette in your hand.  Don’t worry, I’m not judging you.  It’s not like my nickname Sugar Solid Tush came from my degree of consistent sweetness. 

I’m here to help and so is Urban Outfitters.   These fabulous sunglasses act as a censor during any or all taboo moments that might end up online.   I know a few people that could do with a pair of these - Kate Moss, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan and of course myself.

100% Koton

At this time of year, I absolutely hate being bombarded by gorgeous fashion magazine covers from England, Italy, USA, France and more with their excitement for Spring finally arriving.  Blah blah blah, the bastards, I want to be warm.  However, after having said this, I recently came across Turkish brand Koton and they’re totally on our side.  I’m in love with their Spring 2011 Collection which could easily work for the South African autumn.  Obviously, ordering from them isn’t in my budget, but if you have the resources, why not be as stylishly dressed as the rest of the world (while still being warm).

The collection unites the structured-flowing lines of the 70s (totally in right now), a defined silhouette and a pastel palette, which is thankfully still going strong.  I say thankfully, because this means I won’t have to get rid of half of my (now pastel) wardrobe.

Here’s a taste of some of their collection, with more shots available here. 

Just Lovin' Somedays

Australian brand Somedays Lovin has me all excited for the upcoming season I’ve been blatantly ignoring for the past few days.   The change to winter is never a smooth transition for me as I try live in denial for as long as possible, but brands like this get me packing my bikinis away and searching for my (faux) fur and cowboy hats (yes, plural).

Their Autumn and Winter lookbooks play on a sultry version of “Cowboys and Indians” (or Cops and Robbers as I knew it) with rich prints and earthy browns.  I absolutely love the collection and how the two seemingly contradictory styles complement each other so perfectly.

Somedays Lovin designer Jaye Leigo had this to say about the collection:

"My debut collection is a mash up of everything I’m loving, deep textural feather plumages, an obsession with vintage lace and a slight respectful nod to Slim Aarons who has the innate ability to capture divine private moments and then make them frozen in time."

Check out their Autumn/Winter 2011 lookbook here