Meggings

Todays rant, my fellow fashionistas, is about that ugly ugly (I know I wrote that twice, because it really is that ugly) trend which is emerging for men. Meggings. Yes, male leggings. My first reaction when I read about this was absolute stunned silence. I thought it was a cruel cruel (again writing it twice is warranted) joke.

Years ago we saw men evolve into what they call metro-sexuals. I applauded this as women put so much effort into their appearance to keep looking young and fit that it was only fair for men to do the same. If my partner expects me to look 20-something when I am 30-something, you bet that I have the same expectations of him. 

But meggings? Haven’t we taken this metro thing a bit far? First there was skinny jeans and let’s face it only a small percentage of men can pull the look off successfully. Those men who are skinny and who project a certain image. It’s not for everyone. 

It seems as if the skinny jean was not skin tight enough……enter the megging. I can only dread to see this trend catching on as most women struggle to grasp the concept of wearing leggings properly. They are not trousers, you have to wear something that covers your bum. If women can’t figure that out, can you imagine how many clueless men will be walking around without the necessary bits covered? I say no, just no to this new fashion craze. 

White

Even though white is synonymous with winter in many places around the world, it is not in South Africa. Although current fashion trends seem to want to convince us that we dream of a white Christmas.

I love white incorporated into an outfit as much as the next person, but I tend to be conservative and keep it to a gorgeous fitted blouse, shirt or a simple white t-shirt. I remember when white trousers were all the rage and yes, I owned a pair. One of my problems with wearing white is that it makes you look bigger. This is fine if that is your intention and concentrate the colour to certain parts of your body, but let's face it, some of us buy what's in fashion and do not really think beyond this. No consideration is given to the size -2 model on the billboard and that my realistic dress size won't exactly resemble this. Thus many faux pas are created.

I am a brave girl when it comes to fashion, yet white shoes terrify me. I am of the believe that they belong on a bride's feet and even then must be very carefully chosen. I am not a huge fan of the "white" trend and this may be largely attributed to the fact that I cannot go a day without spilling something. I am a classic klutz. This coupled with me being a very pale blonde, I always feel as if I blend into the colour instead of it complimenting my complexion.  The closest I come to white shoes is beige. Maybe it's just me.

I am sure the trend looks gorgeous on girls who are an appropriate size and with a darker and more exotic complexion, it is just not for me.

Bandage love

Here I am, fully aware that bandage dresses/skirts are passé, but standing in front of my wardrobe earlier this week, I thought what all women think - I have nothing to wear. Even though my wardrobe is bursting at the seams and I don't have enough space for everything, I, like most women, never have anything to wear.

As I was going through my clothes I noticed an abandoned skirt....'oooooh, I love this, completely forgot I had it' came to mind. A beautiful black high waisted bandage skirt. I put it on and felt sexy and confident all day. I went home and found the rest of them and haven't felt more comfortable and feminine in a long time and paired with stilettos, I was unstoppable.


Even though they're a bit last season, I am still completely in love with them.

Now everyone can enjoy Kiehl's

As all you beauty conscious people know, Kiehl's opened its first store in Africa in September. Johannesburg was lucky enough to sample their superior products first. We fell in love with them. The rest of the country was green with jealousy and rightly so. Until today!

Khiel's has joined forces with Edcon and now your favourite products are only a phone call away. The products can be ordered through the Edgars Fashion Hotline on 086 069 2274 no matter where you are in South Africa.

By ordering it this way, you have the choice of getting your products delivered to your home or to your nearest Edgars store.

If you are unsure of their products or pricing, I advice that you call the Sandton Khiel's store 011 685 7000 or the Kiehl's Customer Advisory on 0861 001 085 prior to calling the Edgars Fashion Hotline.

I am super excited for this pairing and am sure it'll be a successful one.

Mascara ♥

People who know me well, know that I am a mascara addict. There are always new formula's coming out to make your eyelashes look all kinds of fabulous. It is incredible what a properly applied coat of mascara can do for the face. When you find one that works for you, stick with it. It is kind of like finding the right partner, in that regard.

I was using the same brand for years and my lashes were very happy with the coupling. Until a couple of months ago. I am still uncertain as to why, but all of a sudden, my trusty mascara was breaking up with me. By the end of the day, it looked like I was clubbing the night away by the looks of my raccoon eyes. Sigh. It just was not doing its job any more. I went about my beauty routine the same way as usual, therefore I had to accept that we simply outgrew each other.

After the sad realisation that I needed to find a new magic wand, I went shopping. And I found it! Dare I say my new favourite is even better than the old one. I discovered Chanel's Inimitable Intense in noir. It makes my lashes appear longer, thicker and more curled whilst separating each and every one. So far it has not clumped, spiked or flaked. I am a happy girl at the moment and am looking forward to a long relationship with Ms Noir. It is available in a few colours: rouge noir, brun and purple.

Ladies, give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

Garnier's Miracle Skin Perfector - BB cream ♥....

I read about BBs (Beauty Balms) a while ago. It piqued my interest immediately and seems like the next big thing in skin care.

Boy was I right! Since I have super sensitive skin, I decided to try Garnier's BB cream. I've been using it for a week now, and am absolutely in love with it.

Not only does it give better coverage than traditional foundation (for a fraction of the price, I may add), it does what it promises to do. It keeps my skin hydrated all day long and blurs imperfections. Thanks to the vitamin C, it brightens my skin tone and makes it appear more even. My skin is also protected from the harmful effects of the sun as it contains a built in sunscreen.

It is easy to apply and cuts my morning routine down a bit and every woman will agree that we can use some extra sleep time in the mornings. I am an instant fan and trading in my foundation for this cream.

Try it yourself and let me know what you think.

The Trunk Show.....

I was fortunate to crack an invite to the Marie Claire and Kiehl's Trunk show last week Wednesday. I was looking forward to seeing all the great clothes, accessories, shoes and designers. The venue was Turbine Hall in down town Johannesburg and the industrial feel was absolutely perfect.


The goods on show were gorgeous and being a shoe girl, the Sam Star merchandise caught my eye more than once. I truly love shoes. An interesting accessories stand selling pre 1950s jewellery was intriguing.  Every piece made we wonder about its original owner and the parties she attended, it was a bit of a Gatsby moment for me. If only the jewellery could talk, I'm sure it would be fascinating.

One of my favourite parts of the evening was the Boss stand. The design students manning the stand, were there to chat to the women about their body types and which little black dress is their best friend. I had a long discussion with the well dressed gentleman who assisted me. I found out that I have an inverted triangle body type, which means my shoulders are a bit broader than my hips and that the new Peplum dresses which are in fashion, will look great on me. Anything with detail on my waist and hips is a winner. At the end of the consultation, they sketch the dress for you and sign it. It's like having an original Boss design just for you.

The Kiehl's team were out in full force too along with Mr Bones, their mascot. Several designers specially designed lab coats for the occasion as well as earrings. I am a huge fan of the products and their helpful, friendly staff.
All in all, a good night out.

KIEHL'S - Africa welcomes you

This last week was exciting. The unique skincare range decided to open their doors for the first time in Africa. We were lucky enough that they chose Sandton City, Johannesburg, to do this.

I cracked a nod to the opening and a grand opening it was. A red carpet welcomed us to the New York themed event. The party was jam packed with clebs, journalists and fellow fashionistas. Fun was had by all.

Whilst sipping on cosmopolitans and enjoying snacks, we learnt about the history of Khiel's and
their products. The brand has been in existence for 160 years, yet has never advertised! They pride their success on the quality of their products and word of mouth. It's definitely a winning combination for them. The original 'Kiehl Pharmacy', established in 1851, is still standing and open for business. You can find it on Third Avenue and Thirteenth Street in New York's East Village. The business is truly a family business and has been passed down from generation to generation in the Kiehl and Morse families. Each member adds their own unique take on the products and in the 1970's a corner of the store was even converted into a museum with vintage motorcycles. Mr. Morse had a passion for the steel ponies.

The products are of the highest quality only sporting the finest natural ingredients. Nothing fake about these guys, all real for real people. Kiehl's believes in personalised service and this has afforded them a reputation of generosity. Customers are welcome to sample any formula they choose before making a purchase. They have a philosophy of 'try before you buy'.  The company is philanthropic and have three pillar causes - HIV/AIDS research, environmental issues and children's well being.

Personally, I am in love with the lip balm which comes in yummy flavours. No scent is added to any of their products, yet most of them smells so good, I want to eat them! Their hand cream was a favourite of Carrie's in Sex and the City and it is a gem.

I love that they are now based close to me. I am a fan and will be spotted in their store quite often.

New Blog Home

Ola fellow Fashionistas!
I have changed blog addresses and this is now my new home.
My previous blog was: www.ladyjanestyle.fashionsblogs.com
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