I’m not going to say much. I’m just going to show you. Thanks to Sunglass Hut for hooking me up with these – they’re tough to find.
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Voila. Can you handle? I barely can. They're quite the icebreaker, too.
Shades by Salvadore Ferragamo, bikini by Aubade, beach by god
As I mentioned previously, CTG’s styling and makeup gets done by Samantha Laura Kaye, aka SLK. Sam recently jetted off to Mauritius for a little bit of sunshine in the wintertime, and CTG got Sunglass Hut to hook her up with a preview selection of this coming Summer’s hottest shades and basically show us ‘how to do Summer 2011′. Mauritius is not imperative to the looks she’s put together, but let’s be honest, it will definitely help.
A lady and her luggage. Shades by Salvadore Ferragamo, exclusive to Sunglass Hut.
This season's must-haves: Shades by Ferragamo, bikini by L'aubade, Kindle by Amazon.com, coconut cocktail courtesy of the Le Touessrok beach barmen
Sunglass afficionados, take note - these guys are employed to clean your shades while you're on the beach. Not kidding. That's all they do. Those who share the sunglass fetish will no doubt appreciate the utter awesomeness of that fact.
A close-up of the shade-cleaning action
Shades by Miu Miu for summer 2011, bikini by L'aubade, beach by Mother Nature
Shades by Ray Ban, bikini by Kulu, light dancing through the water in the swimming pool by some otherworldly power that is inspiring and beautiful
Shades by Ferragamo, green vest shirt by Diesel, white pleated skirt by Aca Joe, panama hat by Fabiani (imported from equador) bikini (under green top) Aubade.
Shades by Salvadore Ferragamo, bikini by Kulu
Swimwear (under dress) by kulu, dress by Melodie A, sunglasses by Ferragamo, earrings by Givenchy, watch by Fossil, sunshine by sheer awesomeness
Isn’t it just all a bit much in terms the of ‘holy crap that looks incredible’ factor? Don’t you just want to book a flight RIGHT NOW? I’m trying to stop my mouse wandering over to TravelStart and booking myself an irresponsible beachy adventure, but it’s tough. It’s REAL tough. If you’re interested though, SLK stayed here for a total of 10 days, and I think one might conclude from these pics that she ‘had a good time’. Maybe.
****COMPETITION ALERT: Guys, mail me which of SLK’s outfits you liked the best and why, and you could win this pair of white Miu Miu’s for this upcoming summer. They’re not even in stores yet! editor@capetowngirl.com – go! You have til Friday 6 August 2010.
CTG has a wide and varied group of friends, which is what makes life so interesting. One of my specialer friends is a chap called Marc, who owns a company called Obox, who does CTG’s website, but Marc is also a super duper cyclist. And if you think that by ‘Super Duper’ I mean he wears Pink Spandex, you are totally right! Just check out the super!
Boom! (he also says 'Boom!' a lot)
Okay, I know you’re going ‘CTG why are you showing us this where are the puppies and the kittens??’ but please, just calm down a second. You see Marc has been covering the Tour De France over on his blog the last week, and to celebrate the event this year, Marc will be giving away TWOs pair of Oakley LIVESTRONG cycling shades, courtesy of Sunglass Hut. Which is basically like owning a small piece of Lance Armstrong. Kiffstrong. Talkablestrong. Dinnertableconversationstrong. YouseewhereIamgoingwiththisstrong.
Jawbonestrong.
All you got to do is peruse Marc’s blog for the highlights, and then drop him a mail answering this question. Easy as pie. Now let’s take a moment to appreciate Marc’s jawbones in real life…
Hawtstrong. Yeah.
Beautiful beautiful flowers!
Especially when you have a sponsor like Sunglass Hut in your life, who send you, wait for it, a Prada flash disc (very CTG, don’t you think?) and a pair of stunning Tiffany shades. I can’t say thank you enough! xxCTG
A memory stick. A PRADA memory stick.
Stunning! My first item from Tiffany & Co.
Love!
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: they call it a 6-star hotel because they deliver on the room service – even when you’re not in your room! Thanks @OOCapeTown
xxCTG
Got interviewed for a TV show at the Old Biscuit Mill with @TalyaGoldberg. Was quite fun, but you never do know with interviews… prowled around the cupcakes:
And hunted through knick knacks, like strange doggy here:
Shopped around all the gorgeous vintage stores in Woodstock, picked up some purses and pearls:
Paddington Bear, ‘the polite immigrant bear from Darkest Peru’, found at Clockwork Orange, that incredible retro piece store at the Old Biscuit Mill. New Shades: The Rayban Wayfarer Cat’s Eye from Sunglass Hut at the Waterfront.
And the Rayban Rounded Wayfarer, this time in black, from the downstairs Sunglass Hut store at the Waterfront.
Hung out in the winter sunshine, warm to the skin. Had breakfast with CTG’s Wine Expert, @HarryReginald (click to follow him on twitter) at Steenberg Wine Estate.
The scrambled eggs were the best I’ve had in Cape Town yet. And they didn’t serve a side salad with breakfast! I highly recommend a glass of their bubbly in the sunshine afterwards.
Found this beast – and a whole bunch others – waiting in the vineyards at Steenberg.
How was your weekend?
Guys, this Nomu Pose With CTG Competition had many highlights for me. Many. I was alternately touched / moved / inspired / elated / validated / disturbed by your entries. I did wonder how to go about choosing a winner, since a lot of you went to a whole lot of trouble, but one last minute entry came in on the last evening of June, and I really don’t think I need to say much about why it’s the winner. Please, enjoy Sir Lancelot in his pink gown on his pink throne, sent in by his owner slave, Fran.
Sir Lancelot
And Fran giving him cuddles for his great performance.
Cuddles...
Fran and SL, you have completely blown my mind. I have printed the pic of Sir Lancey and stuck him up next to my desk, as a reminder of ‘why I do what I do’. Fran wins herself the following:
A 5-star dinner 7-course for two, drinks included, at The Roundhouse Restaurant
A free image consultation with Lipstick Spin, glamour lifestyle and wardrobe consultants (if you need an outfor for that occasion, these are the ladies to go to, trust me)
A huge hamper of NoMU baking and cooking products - including the Sweet Rub
A 6-month subscription to Cosmopolitan Magazine
2 pairs of designer shades from Sunglass Hut
and of course, a ridiculous pastry box filled with goodies such as macarons from Cassis - the small bakery in Gardens Centre where CTG first discovered macarons.
Fran, sweetheart, I hope you enjoy every single one of those prizes, and do give Sir Lancelot some macarooney love from me.
xxCTG
Y’ulz. Lost my favourite glasses ever. RIP rounded wayfarers. Miss u :(
Very sad as NEVER lose stuff. Hope they are happy with their new owner.
Of course, cannot. go. on. without signature pair of Winter Wayfarers. Will either have to replace them, or get new ones. And will admit to lusting after these, which came a close second when I picked out the rounded shape at Sunglass Hut. What do you think? Get some new rounded ones, or go for the Cat Eye?
The Ray Ban Cat Eye shape. HUGE.
God. This is like Sophie’s Choice all over again. This really isn’t a decision I should be making since whichever way I go I will have to LIVE WITH MYSELF. What would you do??
Stressed. CTG.
So cute! Oh my golly. The Cape Town Kiddies are killing it. Have you entered yet? Here’s what you could win and how to enter. You have until midnight.
this awesome competition to Win All A Cape Town Girl Could Ever Want! Have you sent in your pose yet? editor@capetowngirl.com
target="_blank">Click here to find out all the details, we’ll be announcing the winner early next week.
