high/low

Sweater: Zara. Polka Dot Top: Equipment. Skirt: c/o Ruche. Bag: DIY American Apparel Clutch. Sunglasses: Karen Walker Deep Freeze. Shoes: Pour La Victoire. Jewelry: YSL Ring, David Yurman (bracelet c/o), Michael Kors, Jcrew, Pomellato. Nails: Butter London 'Teddy Girl'.

KEN AND BARBIE GET MARRIED - IN PICTURES

Please don't judge me for posting this but I got a chuckle out of it and thought you may too. Since everyone is talking about celebrity or royal weddings I wanted to contribute to the pile. Last we heard of Barbie and Ken (I know, even typing it hurts me) they split up for good but evidently they not only got back together but now they are hitched and here are the images! Ken used to be blonde though, right?

The images see Ken preparing for his big day much like my brothers Texan wedding in May, only he didn't wear a pink bow-tie like Ken here. The whole series is actually pretty cool if you consider the work it took to make it a modern day hip wedding. Good fun but something tells me I need to have a beer now, or something redeeming.

Take a look at the full series here by french photographer Beatrice. 

MUST SEE: DANCING WITH LANVIN 2011 CAMPAIGN

This is a good way to start a day off. Bet you didn't expect Alber Elbaz dancing with a selection of models in his fine gear. This fun and awkwardly choreographed video is genius and you should check it out below. This is said to be the work of Steven Meisel who filmed a similar video for Prada this year too. 

MUGLER - PART 1

wild horses

Dress: ASOS. Trench: Gap. Shoes: Banana Republic. Bag: c/o Coach. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: David Yurman (bracelet c/o), Pomellato, Gap, BR, Michael Kors. Ring: c/o Bauble Bar (new favorite). Lips: Estee Lauder Red Velvet c/o. Nails: Strange/Beautiful.

PAUL SMITH JEANS FALL/WINTER 2011

Featuring a favorite of Paul Smith's more recent models with the flaming red hair and mustache the latest look book offers some great plaid, knits and short collared shirts for Jeans F/W 2011.

WIN TICKETS TO THE BRYANBOY WORKSHOP WITH SUNGLASS HUT & MARIE-CLAIRE MAGAZINE

Super-blogger Bryanboy is on his way to South Africa to attend the Marie Claire Prix D'Excellence de la Mode to award the prize in the category of Best Fashion Blogger and to make appearances at Sunglass Hut stores in Johannesburg and Cape Town. In addition to this he will present a special workshop for media/bloggers. Obviously you want in and Sunglass Hut is going to help you get tickets. I will be attending the workshop on the 2nd of September in Cape Town.

To win, visit a Sunglass Hut store and twitpic (@SunglassHutSA) a photo of yourself wearing a pair of shades that you think @BryanBoy will love. To increase your chances of winning tickets post the photo to Sunglass Hut SA's Facebook page and send the link to your blog-posts. Use Hashtags on twitter: #BryanSunglassHutJHB for Jhb and #BryanSunglassHutCT for Cpt.

Winners will be Announced at Mid Day Monday 29 Aug.

WHAT KIND OF MAN-BAG DO I NEED?

Q. I want to wear a man-bag but I feel so awkward. What should I do?

A: The thing about pockets is that they only carry so much without the unwanted saddle bulge. You could just carry your stuff around in your hands, but that doesn't really work either. Now if only there was some way you could hold your stuff, in something, and maybe hang it from your shoulder. I'll let you mull that one over for a sec while I ask what the problem is for a man to carry a bag? Sure you can joke and can call it a man-bag but in the end isn't it just a bag for a man?

TAKE A LOOK AT THE REST OF THE ANSWER HERE.

bright dahlia

Jacket: Gap. Shirt: Jcrew. Pants: Jcrew. Shoes: Zara. Purse: Coach Classic c/o. Sunglasses: House of Harlow. Jewelry: David Yurman (bracelet c/o). Pomellato, Saks 5th, GAP, BR, Michael Kors, Max&Chloe. Lips: Nars Schiap.

HEAR THIS: DIRTY GOLD - CALIFORNIA SUNRISE

In lieu of actual sunshine I have opted for this song which I love and wanted to share. Cape Town in December is incredible and if you have never experienced it you ought to. Not long now... 

COCA-COLA CLOTHING. WAIT, WHAT?

Did you ever hear the one about the billion dollar soda company that opened a clothing label? Oh it's not joke. In fact they have been selling gear for almost three years and Pepsi are following suit. Interesting indeed. Headed by Thais Rossiter the clothing started out with 'tacky' prints and T-shirts but has since matured into a more modern look. Their latest campaign features Brazilian favorite Marlon Teixeira and was photographed by Jacques Dequeker. Styling by Eduardo Kottmann and Gabriela Telle.Would you wear your favorite refreshment?

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH H&M AND SIMON NESSMAN

More collegiate inspired campaigns. This time H&aM bring you denim, tee's and the increasingly popular varsity jacket in their fall/winter 2011/12 collection featuring Simon Nessman. With all these plans to bring in Zara (November 10 2011) and Topshop we can only hope it won't be too long before H&M opens on our shores. I think of out of the three it has the greatest chances of doing well as it reaches a wider market. 2012? Let's hold thumbs.

sonoma square

Jacket: H&M, Dress: c/o BB Dakota. Shoes: Ash. Bag: YSL Muse (similar style). Scarf: Epice. Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Hat: H&M. Jewelry: David Yurman (bracelet c/o), Michael Kors, Gap, BR, AE.

MAD MEN MAKES WAVES IN FASHION, TEACHES US A FEW THINGS

Your parents warned you it would give you square eyes but I'm about to prove you can learn a few things from T.V!

Take a look here.

dottie

Blouse: MinkPink. Skirt: ASOS. Blazer: Zara. Boots: Givenchy. Bag: YSL Muse (similar here). Sunglasses: Karen Walker. Jewelry: David Yurman (bracelet c/o), Michael Kors, Pomellato, Gap, BR, Rings c/o Stella&Dot, Max&Chloe. Lips: Make Up For Ever Professionals. Nails: Pop.

The September Issue

I had the incredible honor of being featured in the September issue of Vogue as a Vogue Influencer. It was the experience of a lifetime and I cannot thank everyone involved- including Vogue and CoverGirl- enough.

Congratulations to the incredible ladies Beth, Karen & Tess who I shared the honor with.

xo

BEE

FASHION SLIPPERS, LIKE HUGH HEFNER? SURE!

Derek Geddes of Elizabeth Galloway sent me a fascinating article on the demise of societies efforts to dress better, that it's all a sign we have given up. This article references the recent riots of course and the abundance of sweatpant wearers. While many of us do actually make an effort it isn't all wrong. So how about a way to be comfortable and fashionable at the same time? Honestly jeans everyday is about as bad as it gets for me but one can still wear it with more formal pieces. 

Hugh Hefner demonstrated that he can wear slippers everyday, even if that meant leaving the house to attend premiers and events. And while he made it famous he wasn't the one that made it trendy. Recently at Milan FW we saw a few men donning slippers as a fashion statement and it really isn't that hard for you to do the same thing. Just look at Stefano Gabbana and his adaptation. It's simply a loafer equivalent and should be worn with the same ease. 

Stubbs and Wootton have famously created a collection of these slippers in an assortment of fancy design and fun colours but I was particularly impressed with Del Toro who embroidered animals (as seen at the top), initials or your own preferred style as they can custom make your pair. Now that's customer service. Would you wear this style?

Of course if you're going to do it you may as well go all out and try something like the spiked and glittery dragon-scaled Christian Louboutin slippers. Just watch where you walk before you hurt someone.