French designer Christian Louboutin is celebrating 20 years in fashion with a special capsule collection of his famous red-soled shoes.

The capsule collection features 20 styles of shoes and six bags, all of which can be viewed exclusively on the brand’s Facebook page ahead of being released via the brand’s new website.The ‘Love’ shoes. 

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A precious silver amulet has long symbolised the love between two beings. A carefully crafted talisman that tells the story of the emotional bond shared by two souls, but also inspired by the lady who wears it as a personal treasure. This Valentine’s Day, Montblanc continues to tell this story in its very own words, with the creation of a unique piece: the Valentine’s Bead Bracelet.

Feminine and sophisticated, the bracelet is designed to embody both a powerful declaration of love from one being to another with all its intensity and emotion, and to be worn as a daily companion by the stylish woman with a sense of contemporary fashion. The talisman, made of shining silver beads on a black thread features a single red gold-coloured heart. With its classic design, the bracelet is an enchanting and playful accessory, a loyal companion to everyday life. The use of two contrasting materials means that it can be matched to many different outfits and appeals to women who favour gold or silver shades.

For those wanting to express love with true meaning and elegance this Valentine’s Day or for those simply wanting to reward themselves with an iconic piece of jewellery, the bracelet will bring enchantment and pure joy.

The Montblanc Valentine’s Bead Bracelets are limited to 500 pieces and each piece is numbered.

Capturing the brand’s versatility, Alexa teamed the iconic 2750 sneakers from Superga’s SS12 collection with outfits of her choice.

Superga was founded in 1911 when Walter Martiny began producing rubber- soled footwear under the name Superga.

By 1925 his designs had evolved with the use of vulcanized rubber soles and the Superga 2750 Heritage style was born.

Famous the world over, the iconic 2750 style is already available through the very best retailers in the world.

With an intelligent and targeted marketing strategy, and with Alexa’s creative direction for their SS12 mainline campaign shoot; Superga aims to be the canvas shoe of choice.

(Paula)

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The courtyard at The Hudson formed the backdrop for the reception as Kartell opened its doors for the first time. Dish slaved behind the scenes, turning out delicious morsels that included salmon roses, organic vegetarian wraps, mushroom risotto balls and heart shaped ravioli to name a few. Liezel van der Westhuizen and the Expresso TV crew interviewed Cape Town designers and got their thoughts on their favourite pieces.

 “What do many retail stores have in common – a limited fashion selection, long queues and often they don’t have the correct size. With Zando our aim is to provide South Africans with the same hassle-free shopping experience that millions of shoppers around the world already enjoy. We seek to be more than a traditional online fashion store but rather a place where customers’ needs are both understood and satisfied,” says Eugen Petersen, Zando co-founder.

 This trendy and highly secure online fashion superstore is a one-stop shop for South Africans, boasting a wide range of local and international brands available for purchase from anywhere in the country. Customers can expect to find everything from shoes, accessories, bags, and apparel; with home textiles, bed sheets and children’s things to be added to the site in the near future.

 Showcasing exceptional customer service in both website and door to door delivery – Zando offers a personalized and convenient shopping experience. Zando also provides customers with free shipping. In-depth product information, including customer ratings, material and colour details, sizing tables and high-quality photographs further compliment the customer’s experience.

 Zando’s founders are the same conglomerate of internet masterminds behind Europe’s biggest online fashion website who have been able hit success on the nose in every country they’ve launched in to date.

With the signature Versace icon emblazoned on the temple, it is the unique pattern reflected on the lenses that put these sunglasses into a league of their own. The pattern is made up of the Medusa seal, Versace’s famous logo that was inspired by Medusa in classic Greek Mythology. Subtle yet effective, the new collection is defined by bold colours that have been interpreted into modern metal frames where the Medusa reflection is ultimate temptress.

The Medusa symbol represents the singular Versace style across the globe, securing its place as one of the most famous fashion brands in the world. In true Versace spirit, this new Medusa collection offers luxury, high-fashion and ultra-indulgence with a twist.

Designer: Elie Saab “A romantic, old-fashioned aesthetic ran through the collection, whose floor-sweeping gowns and baby-doll dresses — often with high necklines and long sleeves — were embroidered head to toe with tiny flowers and sparkling sequins.” (AFP)

“A sea of pastels from mint, peach, periwinkle, grey and cream with splashes of shimmer.” (The Daily Telegraph)

“Despite all the handwork, these dresses … appeared almost weightless. That’s gotta count for something when you could be walking away from the Oscars with a statuette.” (Style.com)

“It must be marvelous to inhabit whichever magical, Elysian land Elie Saab lives in. Look at his latest Spring/Summer 2012 collection — in fact, look at any of Saab’s shows over the past decade or so. Their seasonal variance is little to none.” (SHOWstudio.com)

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The double-breasted blazer is top of my list of must have items this coming winter. Power dressing in the 80′s produced this awesome piece of tailoring trend.  Could be great with stripes to go with nautical, or khaki chinos to go with military. Either way you are going to look like a gorgeous stylish lady!