DIY leaf crown

Are you that kid that was always cast as a tree in the school plays? Well I've never experienced it, so I thought, woodlands themed party.  Perfect time to be a tree.  Now I know this is not an excitement for most, but when it comes with a promise of DIY'ing, I'm in.  

So I set about making my leaf crown, and it turns out it was actually pretty simple.  Here is a simple breakdown on how I made it.

You will need:

• 2 pieces of Floral wire (found at any flower shop/market)
• Floral tape (preferably green)
• Green leaves (flower markets/your garden)
• Scissors

The how to will follow in a tutorial video, coming tomorrow.

The end product looks something like this (excuse the iPhone picture).

And an awkward selfie in the car.

It's simple and fun.

Mr Price you must be doing soemthing right

Lately i have been nothing but surprised at the constant flow of great items at Mr Price. Over the years I've seen their trend forecast as a bit erratic.  Don't get me wrong they are reliable for affordable basics but other than that i always described their clothing as just missing the mark.

They have started the year off well with the steadying ability to keep me coming back.  But the focus of this post is more on the guys side. Their men's casual clothing has really taken that step forward, if not only for the fact that they don't plaster 'RED' over the chest of every t-shirt.

Take a look at the stuff above and on their site, i would pick at least 5 items for Sean to wear.  Though I'm not saying  that he would do it, its just what I would choose for him.  Great straight leg chino's and other on trend basics.

What I'm getting at is that I'm happy with their progress - my wallet is thanking me and so is my wardrobe.

Jenny Mortsell - cool things that normal people can't do

In absolute awe of Jenny Mortsell and the beautiful things that happen when she puts pen or rather pencil to paper. A win for fashion illustrations I'd say.

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Lovely things: February

 

To be honest i completely blanked about doing this last month so i decided to do a little catch up!

Hope you enjoyed it.

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Say Hello: Jane Sews - A/W 2012

So yes, we are all in agreement of greatness that Jane Sews creates.
Now mail Amy at amz@iafrica.com to get some of this awesomeness up in your wardrobe.

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Winter style love

As for my lack of appearance here, well lets just chalk it down to life getting the better of me.  Stressed with finding a car, along with finding a new flat and very day responsibilities. Its a lot.  But lets not dampen your day!

Something fun, Yesterday in Cape Town we had a beautiful day of rain and it got me thinking bout winter. I cannot wait.  Seriously I'm like a kid on Christmas morning.

How lovely?  This will be my number one winter ensamble.

Thoughts?

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Top 5: Blogs

In The Fashion Loop - Great source for local trends

Lucky Pony - All round blog. with everything you could ever want written in a fun & interesting way

Kiss, Blush & Tell - best local source for beauty products and other lovely nick knacks

Waiting/ Fatal-e - a fantastic source of fashion & food pictures

A Beautiful Mess - a lovely all round blog with plenty DIY posts


These are a few of my personal favourites. Hope you enjoy them as much as i do.

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Behind the Blog: Le'Chelle Taylor

Secret Squirrel: art class

Secret Squirrel: art class

Love the Secret Squirrel Winter 2012 collection.  Check out the awesomeness of these triangle prints.  Crushing heavy! Need to get something in this pattern.

See more of the Winter collection here

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Maison Scotch: Spring 2012 collection

What an awesome look book.  Loving the pictures, the vibe is lovely.  Where ever this was shot i want to be there right now, its beautiful.

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Alexa Chung: Superga

Alexa Chung is the new creative director/face of SUPERGA.  Loving the shoot & Alexa Chung.

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Hello Kling's, come & live in my closet

Hello awesome clothing, would you mind just hoping over to my closet and staying in there, its comfy :) i promise.  I can not get over how refreshing the new Kling's Spring 2012 collection is.  Really, its amazing!  Best part is that they deliver to South Africa!! Happy dance!

How sweet are those long braids, not that i could ever handle them. But they look cool on her.

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Simple is best

Though i am loving colour blocking and sequins at the moment i could never leave my first love of simple, sophistication.  I'm still in love with simple, natural make up, small tattoo's - 'wild & free' , the versatile black pencil trousers & white sheer shirt and the sand & white combination.

Is this just me?  What are your favourite trends at the moment?

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Current/elliot: Spring 2012 collection

The beautiful new Spring collection at Current/elliot.  Loving the setting for the shoot as well as the models expressions - it all just fits.

Only thing if i was sitting around all day in a beautiful old house wearing this clothing i would be alot happier.
Go and see the rest of the collection here.

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Refreshing yellow

I am enjoying yellow so much right now, its such a refreshing and bold colour. 
What are your thoughts on this?

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TANK Magazine: Kim Noorda

Came across these pictures of Kim Noorda and how amazing are they?

Kim's natural beauty, quirky backdrop and fun fashion make for a refreshing shoot.

Excuse me, I'm just going to stalk all of her work now.

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Say hello: Life of Lombard

 Say hello to Kim Lombard, she is one of my dear friends and she has just started a saucey new blog go and check it out here.

 Kim is a fashion design student at Cape Town College of Fashion Design, currently in her second year.  Ofcourse she has great style, the kind that i i really admire - different & quirky. 

These pictures were taken by Aiden Tobias from Vagabond Youth Club - he has some mad skills i tell you. Definitely the man to watch.

Heres to local love & inspirational talents

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100 posts

Lets all get excited about this.  I hit the 100 post mark recently which calls for a bit of celebration.  I am glad to have gotten this far and excited for the next hundred posts.

YAY !!
And thank you for the support
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