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My Look of the Week

My look of the week features a gorgeous LBD from one of my favourite local boutiques, Jo Borkett. There is something so classic about a little black dress, it can be a time-less piece to buy and changed-up by adding different accessories.

I recently popped into their Cavendish store in search of a dress for an upcoming family wedding and instantly fell in-love with their latest spring collection. I did manage to find myself a pretty dress for the wedding but have my sights set on the little black dress above! It can be beautifully accessorised, as it is styled above with pops of bold pink ( as you know one of my fav colours).

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Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features an outfit from the Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection. A collection featuring such grace and elegance, beautiful fabrics and understated glamour. I especially love the sleek and rather sexy skirt-suits that have become a big trend this season and a popular look in his Resort collection. The beautiful detail on the jacket neckline and sleeves bring this figure-hugging look to a new level. The sassy hour-glass styled skirt brings a bit of femininity and fun to the outfit. The magnificent beaded necklace completes the look amazingly and adds that necessary touch of drama!

For more from this stunning collection click the images below:

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Source: Vogue.com

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Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features the gorgeous Lucy Liu! I think I am yearning for warmer weather and pouring through all the photos of celebs across the continent, in their summer gear helps take my mind of the icy weather here! Lucy Liu looks absolutely fabulous in her 50’s inspired halter-sun-dress. The sexy halter neckline accentuates her beautiful curves and I love the striped peep toe that she has paired with the dress and her glamorous oversized sunnies.

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

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Look of the Week

My look of the week this week features the gorgeous Blake Lively, we see her here at the Savages premiere, in a yellow Bohemian style Gucci gown. This beautiful Gucci gown shows off Blake’s assets to the fullest, with its super sexy plunging halter neckline and accentuated waistline. I love the turquoise accents from her accessories which lends a slightly more playful element to the whole look and not to forget her trendy fishtail plait. An overall smoulderingly hot ensemble!

To see more of my fab fashion finds see Super Mom on FabHunter

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Avant Apparel

I discovered the amazing Avant Apparel 2012 autumn/winter collection, while browsing the collections from the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The Avant design label is the creation of a progressive design duo, Bailey Allison and Lauren Du Plessis, both Lisof graduates of 2008. It is great to see such beautiful creations that are being produced locally in South Africa!

The Avant 2012 autumn/winter collection is stunning and quite dramatic, with a monochromatic thread that runs throughout the entire collection. The garments are highly structured, with an emphasis on form-fitting design, featuring elements such as the peplum, exaggerated shoulders and oversized lapels. I love the use of sheer fabrics, which is a very popular fashion trend this season.

Avant is currently stocked at Egality in Parkhurst but they have plans to expand further in Johannesburg as well as Cape Town.

To find out more about Avant Apparel visit their blog iloveavant.

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