Celebrating Coco Chanel

Today would be Coco Chanel's 123th birthday. She was born in France at around 16:00hrs (Yes,I am that obsessed about her) on the 19th of August in 1883. I don't know what more is left to say about Coco Chanel that hasn't been said before. She was and remains totally amazing.

Her most valuable lessons that I will personally be eternally grateful for are:

• Be one of a kind!


• Be bold!


• Be inspired!


• Leave a strong impression!

Thank you Madame Coco for giving us fashion and for giving many fashion lovers around the world hope that it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, if you want it bad enough, you will have it.

(Coco Chanel inspired prints)

"It’s probably not just by chance that I’m alone. It would be very hard for a man to live with me, unless he’s terribly strong. And if he’s stronger than I, I’m the one who can’t live with him. … I’m neither smart nor stupid, but I don’t think I’m a run-of-the-mill person. I’ve been in business without being a businesswoman, I’ve loved without being a woman made only for love. The two men I’ve loved, I think, will remember me, on earth or in heaven, because men always remember a woman who caused them concern and uneasiness. I’ve done my best, in regard to people and to life, without precepts, but with a taste for justice." — Coco Chanel


Joyeux Anniversaire Madame Coco Chanel!


Long live her legacy!! 

25 & GRATEFUL!

I thought growing even a single day older than 24 would be the scariest thing ever but today I am 25 and very grateful for so many things. I am happy for being the woman I have become, grateful for all my blessings, the love surrounding me and for my family and friends and the amazing relationships I share with them. 

One Day The Kokonut Stylist Offices Will Look Like This

How lovely is this office space? It is like a muse on its own, it inspires the brightest of ideas just by looking at it. One day The Kokonut Stylist offices will look something like this Urban Outfitters Headquarters in Philadelphia.

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Citrus Burst Of Fashion

Not sure about you but I am already counting down the hours till its warm enough again, already bidding farewell to one of the longest and coldest winters ever! With that said, here is a lil' fashion tip for all fashion lovers; Citrus-Colored Clothes  & Accessories (that is all).!

Pic courtesy of Mr Price Blog

Here Is What SA Fashion Designers Suggest We Rock In Summer

As promised, here are some lovely pictures from the AFI Cape Town Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Note-able from all the collections are: fringe elements, color-blocking and  'flowey' - type materials.

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Forever New Coming To Bedfordview Soon

As I was walking into the office tower this morning, I noticed that Bedfordview is soon going to have a Forever New shop and I couldn't be happier!

I know that Eastgate Mall, which is less than two kilometers away from Bedfordcenter already has a Forever New store but hey, there more the merrier right?

Bedford peeps, lets get ready to be glamified!!

Cape Town Fashion Week

The AFI (Africa Fashion International) Cape Town Fashion Week kicks off today with a Foschini sponsored Fastrack Day (for budding designers).

The more established designers will be showcasing from the 14th till the 16th of July. See schedule below:

14 July: 

• 18h00: Tart/Michelle Ludek
• 19h00: Habits
• 20h30: Gavin Rajah
• 22h15: Abigail Betz

15 July:

• 18h00: Lisp / Lucleaus / Lalesso
• 19h00: Undacova/Dex Martin
• 20h00: Carducci
• 21h30: Dr Rey Lingerie Show

16 July:

• 16h00: David Tlale (I hope he doesn't keep people waiting this time around)
• 18h00: Leigh Schubert / Thula Sindi / Daniel Margaux
• 19h00: Fabiani
• 20h45: NMF Highlight Show
• 22h18: Stephania Morland

The venues are CTICC, Land Bank and City Hall.


If you are in Cape Town and did not get an invite from AFI but would still love to attend the Cape Town Fashion Week, visit Webtickets.co.za for tickets and some tickets are as cheap as R170.00 for a show (more than enough reason to go).


I cannot wait to blog about it and see what South African fashion designers think will be in vogue in Spring/Summer 2012.
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