Fashion & Beauty - Inspired Living SA

Accessories, Celebrity Fashion, Couture, Fashion, Fashion, Look of the Week

Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale. Kate was spotted this week at the Dublin Premiere of “Total Recall” in a smoking hot Donna Karan gown. The gorgeous brunette wowed the crowd in this stunning floor-length, pink satin gown, with her hair loosely curled and just sweeping her shoulders – she was indeed a vision of loveliness. She completed her look with none other than a pair of Jimmy Choo, nude peep-toe heels and a beautifully embellished Judith Leiber clutch.

Too see more of my fashion favourites see Super Mom on FabHunter

Source: Mail Online

Fashion, Fashion, Look of the Week, Pret-A-porter, Style Inspiration

Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features a Gavin Rajah design from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. His entire collection has been given rave reviews and you can certainly see why! This outfit was one of my favourites from the collection, although more understated than other pieces, I feel it oozes elegance and sophistication. I love his use of beautiful luxurious fabrics complemented by spectacular detail and finishes.

Photography: SDR Photo

To see more of my fashion picks see Super Mom on Fabhunter

Cape Town Lifestyle, Events, Fashion, Fashion, Lifestyle, Out & About, Pret-A-porter

Michelle Ludek – MBFWC

On Friday I experienced my first “grown-up” fashion show when I attended the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Cape Town, at the CTICC. Unfortunately I left booking for the MBFWC quite late, so many of the shows were already sold out, that will definitely not happen next year! It felt wonderfully civilised sitting sipping champers before the show. My favourite designer on Friday was Michelle Ludek, so I thought I would share some of her designs with you.

Michelle Ludek – MBFWC

The Michelle Ludek Summer Collection featured at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2012, intriguingly tells two stories, Michelle says “I have tried to find a balance between creativity and reality: while each story is unique there is an uncompromising liaison in each that takes its inspiration from the Art Deco period.”

The collection features tailored pieces, fringing detail and bright striped fabrics, reminiscent of the 1920’s. Michelle’s use of geometric shapes in both the garments as well as the accessories complemented the soft billowy fabric so well. I particularly loved the subtle colour palette used throughout the collection, with punches of Tangerines, Cobalt Blues and a unique colour, “Celery”, created by the designer. The collection is rather bold in its use of colour and form giving it a playful and rather sexy feel, which makes it perfect for a summers evening out with the gals or packed in your suitcase for an exotic vacation!

Michelle has also launched the Michelle Ludek Shoe Collection which made its debut on the runway during the show on Friday. Designed by Michelle, these hand-made shoes will be produced by Bennett and co, using only the best finishes and fabrications.

On this collection Michelle has also collaborated with up-coming creative talents, such as Bridgette de Waal, who created all the crochet and knitted pieces in the collection. As well as Belinda-Lee Ludek, who created exclusive inspired jewellery pieces to complete this summer collection.

My inspiration comes from my inherent love of nature, especially the South African landscape with its textures, organic shapes and unexpected details. I’m also inspired by the effortless flair of Europeans with their irreverent cool take on fashion. As an artist, I am always true to my impulsive and playful instincts and who I am as a woman. ` Michelle Ludek

Photography courtesy of SDR Photo

Beauty, Competitions, Fashion, Fashion, Style Inspiration

Go Glamour Expo and Giveaway

Go Glamour is all about celebrating Health and Beauty with the focus on being the best you can be. It`s not what you wear, it`s how you wear it! Go Glamour will entice you with the latest fashions, professional make-up tips and up to the minute style of what`s hot in London and New York.

The Mother City will be the first to host the Go Glamour Expo and it promises to become South Africa’s premier annual show-case for the glamorous people of South Africa. The expo will showcase designer fashion from CTCFD ( Cape Town College of Fashion Design ), colour cosmetics from NYX, Facial products from Obey Your Body and body treatments from Sorbet, just to name a few.

How exciting – all the things I love under one roof and we can all use a little bit of help when it comes to knowing what to wear and what not to wear!

The Go Glamour Expo will be held on the 3 – 5 August at CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre). Doors open at 10am daily and close at 7pm on Friday and Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. Tickets are R 40 and can be purchased from Computicket or at the entrance. For more info go to www.goglamour.co.za

Thanks to Go Glamour 10 lucky Super Mom readers can each win double tickets to the Go Glamour Expo at the CTICC. To win these tickets all you need to do is show some Glam Loving and “like” Super Mom Blogs Facebook Page and “like” Go Glamour’s Facebook Page then leave a comment below this post with your email address – it’s that simple!

Competition Details:

The Go Glamour giveaway will run from 29th July 2012, until the 12pm (midday) on the 1st August 2012. The winners will then be selected and announced on my blog and on Facebook. The winners will also be notified via email.
The winners will each receive 2 tickets for Go Glamour Event, which is being held on the 3 – 5 August at CTICC ( Cape Town International Convention Centre ), doors open 10am daily and closes 7pm on Friday and Saturday and Sunday at 6pm
Entrants need to leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please include your email address). If you do not complete this step your entry will not be valid.
Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please be advised that the Go Glamour Expo is being held in Cape Town and winners will need to collect their tickets from the VIP desk at the Go Glamour Expo. The prize may not be exchanged for cash.

Celebrity Fashion, Fashion, Fashion, Look of the Week, Style Inspiration

Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features one of my favourite celebs, Charlize Theron! It could have something to do with the fact that she is from SA or the fact that she is drop dead gorgeous or maybe a bit of both! She looks absolutely amazing in this fire-engine-red Lanvin peplum dress, which she wore last month, to the MTV Movie Awards. I must admit that peplums are not really my scene but I think Charlize would look good in a sack cloth!

She is perfectly put together and I love the gold strappy Jimmy Choo heels, which add that bit of extra glam to the look. Her Cartier jewels add a little bit of extra understated elegance to the entire look and do not detract from the dress at all.

Too see more of my fashion choices see Super Mom on FabHunter.