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My Favourite Essie®Shades for Summer

I love Essie® Nail Polish; in fact it is the only nail polish I use. There are so many reasons why – one being the amazing colours that they bring out each season and the fact that their polish actually lasts! It does not chip and if you apply their “to dry for” top coat it will last for weeks – as a busy mom that’s important!

I love nothing better than showing off my perfectly manicured toes – especially in summer in a pair of pretty sandals!

I have selected my four favourite Essie shades for summer to share with you: Coat Azure, Boat House, Fondola Gondola and Jam n’ Jelly – did I mention the really fun, quirky names of their polishes! Whilst brights and neon colours are very popular this season, pastels also make their appearance. Blue polish is definitely a colour that is trending this season, which can be fun when worn in contrast with bright pink clothing or accessories.

Images: ©FAR Photography by Super Mom

Fashion, Lifestyle

I LOVE PINK

[quote style=”1″]I have a bit of a pink obsession, combine this with my shoe fetish and I was in heaven when I happened upon these rather delish photographs of “pink” shoes! For me the colour pink invokes feelings of femininity, mixed with a girlish charm. I personally do not own a pair of pink shoes but feel the need for a bit of “pink” retail therapy coming up![/quote]

Images: Pinterest Pretty & Pink Board & Super Mom

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My Fashion File – Sexy Summer Shoes

Shoes are such a personal fashion statement, like diamonds they can also be a girl’s best friend! They can make or break an outfit – take your look from drab to fab in an instant. They add awesomeness to most legs – the higher the heel the better! My favourite look this season is super sensuous, with peep-toes – on a wedge or a sexy heel. Please don’t forget the glamorous polished toenails to compliment your super stylish heels!

I have picked a few of my favourite, sexy summer styles, from one of my local stores, Queue Shoes, to share with you….

Summer Wedge Sandals by supermomsa featuring sandals

So if you are looking to glam-up a pair of jeans or add a bit of bling to a sexy black number for the festive season, heels are definitely the way to go!

Sexy Summer Heels by supermomsa featuring sandals

set 1: From the top (Left to right) Overlay Strap Wedge peep R329.00, Mary Jane on Wedge R1299.00, Platform wedge with Weave T-bar R349.00, Cut-out Peeptoe Wedge R349.00, Cork Wedge Sandal R799.00, Platform Wedge with T-bar R499.00.

set 2:From the top (Left to right) Mesh Peeptoe R399.00, Red Peeptoe R399.00, Cut-out Platform Mary Jane R1199.00, Snake Peeptoe R399.00, Satin Closed Back with Ruffels R349.00

All items: Queue Shoes

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My Fashion File – Zara opening in South Africa

[heading style=”1″]Zara Opening in South Africa[/heading]

How exciting – Spanish retailer Zara will make its South African debut at the newly refurbished Sandton City, in Gauteng, on November 10th! Which is really great news for all of us fashion hungry – style junkies! They are by far my favourite store to shop at when I visit London – as if I need any excuse to shop!

Zara is one of the largest international fashion companies and belongs to Inditex, one of the world’s largest distribution groups. The company was established in 1975, with one store in La Coruña , Spain – they now boast 5154 stores, in 78 countries around the world. Their unique business model places the customer at the heart of their business, which includes design, production, distribution and sales through an extensive retail network.

Their South African based operation will not be franchised; they are entering the SA market through the corporate store route, which will keep retail prices as low as possible. Zara will be sure to bring some, much needed, diversity to the local retail market, with its Spanish roots and European styling.

Zara’s core concept is to provide quality fashion at an affordable price, hopefully enticing local shoppers and promoting healthy competition among local retailers. A bit of healthy competition never goes amiss and will encourage local retailers to up their game!

So I may need to find an excuse for an emergency trip to Gauteng and do a bit of shopping! Hopefully we will soon see a store opening in the Mother City(Cape Town) – the VA Waterfront would be ideal – a bit of shopping, followed by sushi and bubbly! 🙂

Images: Zara.com

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My Fashion File – Swimwear Trends Summer 2011/2012

Nanette Lepore

As the weather seems to be getting warmer here, in Cape Town, the time has come to start thinking about venturing out and making a few necessary purchases. So I thought I would do something fun, to get you in the mood for summer and give you some idea of what’s out there on the swimwear scene.

The look this summer definitely has retro references, with a return to 60’s & 70’s swimwear glamour. One piece costumes are making a big come back, in either bold – solid colours or flirty florals, which are more feminine with flounces and frills.

Swimwear Trends 2011/2012 by supermomsa featuring 77kids

The trend in bikinis are nude, neutral tones and even shimmery gold’s – if you are looking for a bit more bling. To complete your look, you can shade yourself from the sun with a giant sun hat or tie a scarf around your head for a bit of 70’s styling.

So be daring and try something different this season and whatever your style just have fun with it, it is summer after all! See you on the beach! 😎

My Fashion File – Summer Fun by supermomsa on polyvore.com

Items from Woolworths: Woolworths.co.za

1st Set: (Right – top to bottom) Natural Straw Hat R120.00,Coral One Piece R225.00, Beige Tote R299.00

2nd Set: Black Kaftan R275.00, Black One Piece R225.00, Black Bikini R260.00, Country Road Tote R299.00, Pink Flip Flops R120.00 (prices from the website)

Other Images: Pinterest & Vogue UK