"And we were dressed from head to toe in love..the only label that never goes out of style"

I watched Sex and the City the movie again this weekend(hence the quote). I pretty much watch it for one reason other than sheer enjoyment, the Vogue photo shoot scene. Every time Carrie wore another gown and she went through the designers' names I got goosebumps. I've probably watched the movie 5 times and that scene still has the same effect on me. Clothes, a mere form of warmth for some, for me have always been much more. I can't even put into words the feeling I get when I see something so beautiful, so breath taking, that I literally stop breathing for a split second. It's about the appreciation for the design and the designer's vision which they have immortalised in what some might see as a simple piece of clothing. I took a moment to think of some SA designers that give me goosebumps every time, who's clothes aren't just seasonal trends but timeless pieces.

Gavin Rajah

Stoned Cherrie

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Kluk CGdT

Heni

Thula Sindi

These are some old and new pieces, that's the whole point, new collection or old its still the same effect, it's still clothes I can wear this season and next. These designers inspire my whole wardrobe daily, there's just something indescribable about them.

pics: AFI

I AM NOT A TERRORIST, please dont arrest me

I was once asked which designer do I most look up to (my fashion designer period) it was an easy question to answer, Dame Vivienne Westwood. It's a no brainer, she's my rebellious side. A side i love. A side that makes me wear combat boots I stole from my brother one night while he was passed out from an excessive amount of alcohol consumption (he's still looking) and pearls I inherited from my grandmother which was a precious gift from my late grandfather all in one outfit. Today is the 8th of April thus I say Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This incredible woman in not safe, she named her shop Sex and made punk high fashion. She sees beauty in everything, who gets inspired by pirate wear as was her first catwalk show in 1971. She's got a rare mind and her inspiration isn't just fashion related. If you ever felt different and ready to explode look to this amazing lady, she was a rebel when the world was going through their hippy stage. Happy happy birthday.

Born: Vivienne Isabel Swire in 1941
Had her first runway show in 1971
First named her shop Let it Rock, then she went through a biker leather and zip phase and named it Too fast to live, Too young to die. In 1974 it was renamed Sex, today it's called Worlds End.

Shes has a number of looks, her Red Label, Gold Label, Anglomania and a men's label. They all amazing

Gold Label S/S 2011

Anglomania S/S 2011

Shes such a brilliant mother that her son started the ever amazing Agent Provocateur and her other son is an erotic photographer. (I'm sure they couldn't have done it without mommy) Whats there not to love.

Granny will you tell me a story about the old days

I enjoy things that make no sense yet make sense. Yes it's an oxymoron. There are some things that make no sense but when you do them, taste them, see them (depends on what it is) makes all the sense in the world. Dipping your McDonalds chips in McDonalds ice cream (only works with McD's). That is an amazing creation. Jumping in the pool with all your clothes on. What's amazing about that is, it's so liberating, yet being in the pool with your clothes on pulls you down and is generally heavy. The best I swear, watching TV on mute while listening to the radio. I know that it isn't PC as it's killing the electrical supply, but it's so much fun making up words to what people on the TV are saying while listening to amazing music. Fashion wise; granny chic. Whats amazing yet insane about this is everything. It's high fashion the way your granny would do it, but I bet you my yet to be acquired vintage Birkin bag that your gran would not be caught dead in this style. Lace, doilies, tea cups, crochet...

the deco

Miss Marple: the muse

Grannies always have coins

....and Prada come to mind.

The Granny wears Prada (too easy I know)


The Olsen twins, Alexa Chung, and Tavi Gevinson inspire me to the core(today anyway). I'm sure everyone has had their granny moment(socks with heels anyone) Granny chic is purely about the expression, think editorial of the Voguee pages. It's about being confident with who you are and your style. I think you haven't made it (fashion wise) until you've graduated from your granny chic moment, even Vogue had their granny chic moment calling it their "senior years." This to me separates the true fashionistas from the fakes (you know the people who just buy designer labels because they cost so much money - poo on u). I'm not saying to be a fully fledged fashionista you have to wear go go around in your gran's outfits 24/7 (that's just impractical), its more than then that. Granny chic is all about breaking the rules while following them, being true to you fashion feeling. If you feel like wearing something, go for it, no one is judging you but you. That's granny chic all about owning your look no matter what, isn't that what you gran told you anyway.

Taking it to the extreme

how it's done in SA: Errol Arendz

50's inspired dress from foschini

Alexa Chung the subtle approach

pics:shoerazzi, apartment therapy, Elle and Blair, foschini, uk daily mail, foliosociety, AFI

Love of my life (for now anyway)

The beauty of life is that, every so often you fall in lust. Lust is not forever, I like to call it seasonal love. Lust, if you lucky can turn into love, and well where would the world be without love. I never expected this to be my seasonal love. It's so strange how I once glanced in that direction and said 'no that's not for me.'  Now the one thing I could do with out, is the one thing I cant live with out. As I've grown and seen the world through my pink shaded eyes, I've realised that really it's ok to change your mind where lust is concerned. Many relationships have grown from mutual loathing to love, like Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz in What happens in Vegas. My seasonal love is simple that's all, simple, long and whimsical (well that depends on your interpretation of my lust) the maxi skirt.

Loin Cloth & Ashes

Joburg fashion week saw some designer's interpretation of this marvel, Loin Cloth & Ashes had the easy going, "oh I just threw this on and looked amazing in it" feel to theirs. Tart had the "I'm a fabulous borderline diva but you know you love me" take. Whichever girl you are, there's a skirt for you. I'm in love with all takes of this piece, its all mood dependent theres a skirt for every mood, no wrong way to wear it (unless you really try hard to mess it up) i'ts effortless chic.

Tart

Wearing this is easy. Firstly; bangles lots of them, that is on every fashionistas must do this season anyway, so you can never go wrong.

Get these babies at Truworths

Ballet flats, heels or sandals take you pick. Since it's winter I'm going for ballet flats. Uncomplicated and cute.

Ts not too much: Shoe HQ

I'm big on accentuating my waist. I will find any excuse to wear something that says look here. You can't go wrong with a belt, it will always flatter your figure.

Ginger Mary

The rest is mood and weather dependent. Knits are big, so if you find the perfect knit top, it done. Cable knit tops are the best. A blouse is always feminine, it always makes me want to sip on a cocktail and pick up hot males, it's flirty, it's fun. My ultimate is how Drew Barrymore did it. This shirt is amazing, it's not safe, it's adorable in that it kind of says "I'm not trying too hard to look styled but I'm styled' and if u low on cash you run to your boyfriend's or dad's closet pick a shirt and you styled. I pretty much live on stolen shirts. My icing on this:  big sun glasses and a cuppa coffee from Vida e Caffe (it's like our Star Bucks I love their coffee).

I'm in love

Pics: Truworths, AFI, Shoe HQ, People Style Watch