Thanks to MEJ I discovered this gem of a store called Mr & Mrs on Kloof Street, on the corner next to Buzz Cafe. Their stuff is gorgeous, with clothing from local designers like Christopher Strong & I Love Leroy, to beautiful imported jewellery & decor items. Lots of lovely things from India in here. The owners of the store are off to India this week to source next things that will be in store next month.
Just a few fantasy-triggers for those of you at work. Some scenes from recent times at a secret beach.
Think granadilla lollies and spring water that has gone warm because it’s too hot and a heat warning sign on your iPhone.
Everyone squashed up close as the tide comes in
Another dip in paradise? Don’t mind if I do.
End it all off with a nap under the trees.
The Mount Nelson Hotel, Orange Street
A bulldoggy in the water
Swimming time at the secret beach
Keeping cool by the pool in Tiffany’s from Sunglass Hut
Tanningphernalia
Ah we’ve had a beautiful summer. It’s been cooler than usual but not complaining, it’s been warm too. Have you had a good time? Were you visiting CT? What did you get up to?
Start 2012 off by doing something good. The 5 for Change annual fundraiser raises money for 5 organisations who are helping make our country a better place, including the African Brothers Football Academy, Green Pop, Let there be light, the My Life Foundation and Write On Africa. This is the first year 5 for Change will be holding the fundraiser, but it’s going to become an annual event.
5 For Change’s Adriaan Dippenaar comments “We were very influenced by the approach taken in the US, particularly in the bigger cities like New York, where black tie events are both a huge social event, and an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for organisations. There isn’t really anything too similar in Cape Town on an annual basis, and we think a city like this deserves its own black tie fundraiser that brings people who are socially active opinion leaders in their circles together to make a difference.”
5 for Change sees throwing a sensational ‘do’ as a way to keep efforts for social change fresh in the memory of party-goers. Dave Deetlefs, 5 For Change co-founder, adds “We hope it will be the start of raising social consciousness amongst young working professionals and showcasing how easy it is to make a difference without necessarily changing your lifestyle.”
If you’d like to be involved in contributing to the great work these organizations do, you can buy a ticket to the 5 for Change benefit here. It promises to be loads of fun. I am pretty excited about dressing up black tie, and having a great night out with my friends while watching Jeremy Loops, the I Scream Stix & the Wedding DJs, especially if it means it will help those less fortunate.
“It’s an interactive evening where guests can view and engage with creative, inspiring and thought provoking displays presented by the 5 different organisations and simultaneously learn more about how these organisations are changing the face of altruism and philanthropic Cape Town” comments Ross Mckernan from 5 For Change.
Time to give back guys. Go get a ticket here, and follow them on facebook here.
The till slip from the Loading Bay, Hudson Street. Have you ever tasted their chips? They’re made with truffle oil. If things are too good and you’re looking for a new addiction, some kind of delicious way to throw your life away (because it will become an obsession) head on down to Loading Bay and ask for some of their chips with your sandwich. You’ve been warned. See you at ‘group’.
As a blogger, you get quite a lot of promotional giveaways sent your way. Sometimes they are useful, such as that personalized solar-powered alarm clock, which I use every morning to throw at my cat when he starts banging on my head for food. At other times, they are unique, life-changing experiences, like when I got delivered a meal-for-6 voucher by a Robert Mugabe look-alike (thanks Nando’s). Very rarely are they so utterly FREAKING AWESOME as this package of Christmas Gifts the V&A Waterfront delivered to tell me about their festive season gift finder. Please, behold:
Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior. Only my favourite fragrance ON THIS PLANET. How did they know??? Did their magical gift finder tell them?
And what’s this here? A Chanel double mirror compact. Because touching up your make up in the car / in strange bathrooms that have no mirrors / in a toilet stall after sobbing your eyes out post Blue Valentine is a reality people. Besides, ANY face looks prettier through a Chanel mirror.
And then there’s the Benefit Bathina glimmering body balm. If you’re also a Benefit fan, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say, “Ya-haa!” Of course, I have already used up half the tin. I have also eaten the candy cane. What can I say except Thank You Guys. I couldn’t have picked better ones myself, for myself. I will be making use of your gift finder and your easy-to-print-out shopping lists to do my own Christmas shopping, since they clearly work. See how it works: you put in who you’re buying a gift for and it gives you a suggested combination of three gifts. Way better than hedging your bets on one gift, and alleviating that whole ‘perfect gift’ pressure.
Genius. Visit the site here. Follow the V&A Waterfront on Twitter here. And find them on facebook here. There’s loads of exciting Christmas activities happening at the V&A at the moment, like the Summer Concerts, the Wheel of Excellence (is back) and of course the New Year’s Eve concert and fireworks. Sounds like a blast.
I have what I think of as a huge mushy trembly soft spot for the clothing of Kluk CGDT, which was made mushier and huger by last night’s launch of their new store on Bree Street. All of it is so beautifully cut to make a girl ‘feel like a woman’, and last night’s event showed off some of their utterly breath-taking creations. Think flowing and feminine, lace and satin and sheer beauty. The event itself was spectacular – well done to Belvedere Vodka for putting on a first-class event. Go check out the store – 47 Bree Street.
LOVED this flowing goddess dress. Too pretty.
Also loved this maxi. It looks one-shouldered, but it’s not!
And this creation was just too beautiful.
