one can dream

Stella McCartney always seems to know just what to design to make me happy and sad at the same time. Happy because wow, her clothes are amazing, and sad because sigh, I could never afford them.

Images: UK Vogue

dressing for your type

Though I may like floaty maxi dresses and the like, I know they make me look frumpy and hippy (not hippie), no matter the cut. Hence my daily uniform of fitted jeans and a size-too-big top - boring, but I know it suits my body best.

Images: Shopbop via A Merry Mishap

face paint and feathers

Loving the Indian Summer collection by Ivana Helsinki.

Yup, I really need to visit an Indian reserve one day.

Images: Ivana Helsinki

then and now

With more and more designers showing at each fashion week, checking out each one has become quite an effort. I do, however, make sure I always check out Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch's new collection. I walked in one of his shows during London Fashion Week in my previous incarnation as a model (about 11 years ago). His work was very avant garde back then and the setting for the show was a dodgy warehouse or something in Shoreditch, if I remember correctly. I think his latest collection is just beautiful ... and probably a lot easier for the models to wear!

Images: Style

no fur coats here

My latest fashion inspiration is Miroslava Mikheeva-Duma (try saying that five times fast). She's the former editor of Russian Harper's Bazaar.

Images: Buro24/7

dream summer shoes

When I was in Cape Town I saw these Melissa (Brazilian brand that makes vegan-friendly plastic shoes) shoes at Imagenius in Long Street. You may have seen the infamous ones that Vivienne Westwood designs for Melissa, but these were designed by Isabela Capeto. I like. I want.

 Images: Melissa

2 and a bit months away

Ok, all us South African fashion lovers know by now that Zara is opening in the newly-refurbished Sandton City this year. But did you know the exact date? It's November 10.  So, who wants to join me on a roadtrip to Jo'burg to sleep in front of the shop doors and storm in the second it opens?

Image: Zara

sandal weather

With warmer weather hopefully on the way, I have started dreaming of swapping my jerseys and jackets for one of these dresses.

Check out more summer dress awesomeness here.

Images: Sessun, A.P.C

skater girl

I was kinda obsessed with the idea of skating the first time I watched Lords of Dogtown.

This photo rekindles that obsession. How cool are these girls?

Image: Tomboy Style

hair envy

Ooooh, how pretty is this beehive/top bun? Sadly, I would have to pay a hairdresser a lot of money to do it. Me and complicated hairdos are not good friends. There is always swearing and throwing of brushes across the room involved.

The clothes aren't bad either.

Images: Vanessa Jackman

rock n roll gatsby

Have you seen Kate Moss' official wedding photos that appear in the September issue of US Vogue? Of course with Mario Testino as the wedding photographer they couldn't be anything less than amazing.

Images: Vogue

take your leave winter

Loving Australian brand Bec & Bridge's Spring/Summer collection. My favourite piece is the maxi dress, but the maxi skirt is also calling my name. And the hats...oh my.

Images: Bec & Bridge

but it's too warm for a jacket mommy

Why are coats for babies and little kids so darn cute? Future baby is so going to be wearing a coat whenever there's a slight breeze outside.

Images: Zara