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GUESS 14 Dresses in 14 Days

GUESS

The silly season is almost upon us and soon party invitations will be flooding your inbox! What is the first thing you always ask yourself when you get an invite – you guessed it “what will I wear”? Finding that perfect dress, is never an easy job! Well GUESS South Africa has officially named November the month of the dress. The global lifestyle brand, which originated as a jeans company in the United States, will be giving away 14 dresses in 14 days locally, from 17 November 2014.

Partnering with COSMOPOLITAN South Africa magazine, the 14 Dresses in 14 Days Campaign will be hosted on the publication’s website, as well as respective social media profiles.

From 17 – 30 November 2014, one person will win a GUESS summer dress daily. The final winner will receive the 14th dress and a R2000 GUESS voucher.

The dresses range from mini to maxi-dresses, in a wide range of designs and finishes. The 14 dress styles will be clearly marked in all Guess stores with a MUST-HAVE COSMO tag.

For the duration of the campaign, from 17 – 30 November, these tagged summer must-have dresses, will be available at 25% off at all Guess adult stores.

The competition starts on the 17th November, so don’t forget to set yourself a reminder and enter to win one of these fab Dresses! You can enter via the Cosmopolitan Website.

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What’s Hot Fashion Finds

Fashion Finds

Today I bring you my What’s Hot Fashion Finds! I am truly so over winter and wearing boots and chunky knits! I am cannot wait for spring to arrive, so that I can pack all my winter woolies away and get my tootsies out in the sun! Ok so it is not really shorts and sandals weather yet but it is certainly time to start looking out for those transitional pieces.

The transitional look below is one of my favourites for in-between seasons and you will find me wearing something very similar going into spring.

I have not consciously being looking for spring or summer items but it is always in the back of my mind, with our trip to Italy less than 3 weeks away! Naturally I am planning to do some shopping while we are there but I still need to ensure I have a few items to take with me.

These are a few of my latest Fashion Finds:

Mango Jeans Skull Top ~ I am afraid I have a slight obsession with skulls and could simply not resist this top from Mango. It is light-weight, perfect to wear, either on its own or under a jacket. It looks great paired with washed-out blue boyfriend jeans and as good with white skinnies. What makes it Hot? Well the skull for one and who doesn’t like a bit of sparkle!!?? RRP R349.95 Edgars Canal Walk
Jean Kelly New York Black Ballet Flats ~ I am simply in love with these ballet flats, you will have no idea how comfortable they are until you actually slip them onto your feet! Its like heaven for feet 🙂 I really had a hard time choosing a colour but I already have a tan pair of flats, so black was my next choice but I have my eyes on one or two more pairs! What makes it Hot? They are the most comfortable shoes I own barring my slippers and they look awesome too! RRP R499 Jean Kelly
Poetry Rare Earth Floral Scarf ~ I actually bought this scarf a little while ago but the weather was a bit to grey and gloomy of late, so I only hauled it out about two weeks ago and have been wearing it ever since 🙂 Much like skulls I definitely have a thing for scarves – lets just say I have many! This scarf reminds me of a spring garden just beginning to bloom, so pretty with fuchsia, corals, aqua and green shades. I particularly like the Poetry or Old Khaki scarves for transitional wear, as the are quite light-weight for those in between days, when there is still a slight chill in the air. They also have a great range of scarves at very affordable prices. What makes it Hot? The gorgeous colours are perfect for spring! RRP R140 Poetry

What are your favourite fashion finds for the season ahead? Please share any of your hot fashion finds in the comment section below.

Have a fabulously fashionable weekend!

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Win this Insync Statement Coat from Mr Price

Winter is upon us! Well certainly in Cape Town and it is definitely time to get kitted out for winter! One of the must-have winter staples, in my opinion, is a Statement Coat and Mr Price has the perfect one for you!

This timeless piece can be paired with so many different outfits and easily take you from a day-time casual look, to a date night out on the town. An added bonus is the extremely affordable price tag, of R329.99, which makes looking good, feel even better!

Good news ladies! Mr P is giving away this stylish coat to one lucky fashionista! Win this Insync Statement Coat from Mr Price, by clicking here to enter and follow the simple entry instructions.

*Terms & Conditions:

This competition ends on the 12th of June 2014 and the winner will be announced, by Mr Price, on the 13th of June 2014.
Entry is only valid via the Mr Price entry form.
This competition is open to all South African residents but please read the Mr Price entry requirements and rules carefully.
Inspired Living does not have any part in selecting or announcing the winner, this is the responsibility of Mr Price.

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Label Collections 2014 Winter Range {plus a giveaway}

You may remember a post which I did at the beginning of the year, featuring the Label Collections summer fashion range. Well I am super excited to bring you a sneak peek of their latest 2014 Winter Collection!

Label Femme:

I am in love with this blouse! It is understated elegance at its best! This soft and semi sheer georgette blouse is contrasted by the pleather collar but still has a über chic look. Here it is teamed it with Femme embossed neo-preen fitted pants and heeled lace ups to complete the look.

The bomber jacket is definitely a season must have! Team it with a circle skirt and blouse or with a fitted tunic and leggings. It is a super easy jacket to style and basically team with anything. The Femme bomber jacket features a metal zip and pleather trim at the collar and the pockets. A trendy addition to any wardrobe!

The waterfall jacket remains a wardrobe staple season after season. Here it is teamed with the Femme basic T shirt dress with ruching detail at the sides.

As well as the Femme Range, Label Collections creates Lamére, a trendy fashion range for the mom-to-be. There is, after all, no reason pregnant woman should not be fashionable!

Label Lamére:

This is the perfect tunic to team with leggings or your favourite skinny jeans. Pair with boots or pumps for a stunning look. The soft viscose lycra just falls beautifully over the bump.

In my opinion every woman should own a trench coat! The Label signature trench coat is the perfect flattering fit but yet remains comfortable and stylish. It is fully lined and includes this season on trend “leather” trim detail. Above the trench is teamed it with a Femme basic T with copper trim detail at sleeves and hem and full length bengaline pants. The pants are a fantastic and comfortable fit with fully functional fly and extended tab. It features elastic panels at the side which allows for easy and comfortable expansion as the belly grows.

Well I hope you are as excited as I am about the gorgeous Label Collections 2014 Winter Range! I thought I would let you in on a VIP event which Label Collections will be hosting at their showroom on the 29th and 30th May. You get a chance to view the collections first hand and do a bit of shopping! As well as bubbly and wine, there will be an image consultant on hand to give you a bit of fashion advice.

Wait there is more Inspired Living and Label Collections are giving one reader the chance to win a R500 voucher to spend at the event!!! Exciting??? – yes!!! Please enter as per the instructions below and it could be you!

To enter ~

Please like Label Collections on Facebook and Inspired Living on Facebook {if you have not already!}
Please share about the event on: Facebook ~ Join @Label.Collections for an Exclusive Viewing of their Winter 2014 Range & win with @InspiredLifeSA http://goo.gl/Kc09C2 or Twitter ~ Join @LabelCollection for an Exclusive Viewing of their Winter 2014 Range & win with @inspired_lifeSA http://goo.gl/Kc09C2 .
Please leave a comment below with your contact email, telling me where you have shared. Good Luck!!!

*Terms & Conditions:

Entries are open from 26th May 2014 until midnight on the 28th May 2014, winners will be announced on the 29th May 2014.
Enter using the Rafflecopter form, as per the instructions above.
To ensure that your entry in processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
Prizes may not be exchanged for cash.
This competition is open to South African residents only but please be aware Label Collections are based in Cape Town and the winner must use their voucher at the event as stipulated above, on the 29th and 30th May 2014.
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Label Collections Contact Details: E-MAIL: [email protected], SHOWROOM ADDRESS: Manhattan Building, 60 Hopkins Street, Salt River, 7925

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Poetry Fashion Autumn 2014

As you may know I am a bit of a shopaholic but since my wardrobe consult last year, I try to be a tad more conservative with my retail therapy sessions! I still window-shop often but if I buy something it has to fit into my existing wardrobe, in other-words no impulse buys!

Two of my favourite stores in South Africa, are Poetry and Old Khaki, which actually fall under the same global brand. I shop at these stores mainly for casual or more relaxed weekend wear. Although saying that, you can also find great occasional-wear pieces at Poetry. I think that the quality and value of both brands are really good – they are not the cheapest but as the saying goes “you get what you pay for”!

On a recent quest to find a denim jacket, I discovered the one above at Poetry – I was looking for something I could wear, as both a casual, day time jacket but also dress-up, for a smarter look. My original thought was to go for a darker denim but I fell in love with this jacket, the moment I laid eyes on it! I thought I would share this and a few of my other Poetry Fashion finds for Autumn 2014.

For this more casual look, I have paired the jacket with Stone Chinos, from Old Khaki{last season} and one of my favourite purchases for Autumn 2014, a Aqua Pullover, from Poetry. I loved the pullover so much I went back and bought it in black as well! My advice, if you find a wardrobe staple, which fits you well, looks great and the budget allows – then buy it in more than one colour!

If you are wanting a smarter look for evening, then pair the denim jacket with a pretty black lace vest or blouse and black pants or a skirt. You could also wear the jacket over a LBD for an even smarter look!

This jacket appeals to me on a few different levels but mainly because of its feminine tailoring, I love the mandarin collar and pretty rouged edging, as well as the stunning shade of denim! It has very quickly become a wardrobe staple and fits perfectly into my intermediary wardrobe. Staples like this are an important part of any wardobe, especially as the seasons change and it gets a bit more chilly in the evenings.

As well as great clothing Poetry also stocks beautiful accessories, shoes, bags and scarves, as well as homeware and bath and body products.

Featured Items: Rare Earth Evangeline Denim Jacket R650 Poetry, Aqua Pullover R450 Poetry, Lace Vest R375 Poetry

To find these and other items please visit the Poetry Website to shop online or locate a store closest to you.