NYFW Favs: Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2012

There's no doubt that Diane Von Furstenberg has the female form in mind when she designs. The draping and body conscious shapes presented at her runway show was simply stunning! Elegant silhouettes, with a colour palette of black, red, teal, and plum. I loved every piece in this collection. Love!!!

My Top 7 Favourite things for JULY!

?This is something new that I started last month (June 2011). I'm quite enjoying sitting down and evaluating the many thing I love, lust, and obsess about! So here goes for July 2011...

1. I am OBSESSED with... CRIME SHOWS

Last month my obsession was the ITGIRL game on facebook, so this is the complete opposite of that. And truth be told, I've enjoyed crime shows on television for a while now. Its crazy how I can sit watching shows on the Crime & Investigation Network for hours and hours. And lets not forget CSI! I love all the CSI shows from Miami to New York. The Mentalist is also a favourite of mine. Love Love Love!

2. I love the brand...FOREVER NEW

You might have seen my first post on Forever New when they first came to South Africa. I loved their look. Well, I still do. Forever New has got to be the most inviting store in Gateway Shopping Centre (that's the mall I go to). Every time I walk pass there its like a voice is saying "Come in". I love the soft, feminine feel of the clothing. Blogging about it makes me wanna go shopping!!!

3. Style Icon... Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge

OK so I am really not into this whole obsession with the royals and what not. I really don't see what the fuss is. I get that she married a prince & that she is famous because of that. But people are even calling her sister Pippa a style icon just because she is exactly that, her sister. However, I did see Kate in a different light during her trip to America. Some of the pieces she wore were just stunning. I loved the McQueen dress she wore. But my favourite piece had to be the green DvF dress. WoW! And you know I love me some Diane von Furstenburg. It was styled really nicely as well. Well done Kate!

4. Blog of the month... Lee Folkard Photography

Last month  I chose a blog very similar to my style of blogging. This month I've decided to go for a photography blog. Still fashion related, just  a bit different. I love the pictures used in the blog. And the content is good too, with posts on proper under garments for photoshoots. Love this! Check it out!

5. Wishlist item... Adjustable Dress-making form*

I have wanted one of these since I was studying fashion design. And every time I decided I was going to buy one it just didn't happen. So fast-forward.. I still don't have one! I do see it in my future though!

6. Music Video.. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

I cannot tell you how much I love this song, and especially the music video. I love the colours! It's just really fun, and very Nicki. Love it!!

7. iPhone / iPod Touch APP... BLOGlo?vin'

This one is a little sad for me, because my iPod Touch just went into repair the other day :( I dropped it & the screen shattered. Really sad to see. Anyhow, my favourite APP prior to its destruction was the Bloglovin' App. I love how easy it is to view all my favourite blogs on there. i actually find it a lot easier to navigate than on the pc. Love this!

I hope you have enjoyed a peek into me & my life.

xoxo

The Wrap Dress

The most timeless dress style in a woman's wardrobe has to be the wrap. Waist-whittling, bust-enhancing and hip-reducing, women the world over are still wearing it.

Ever since Diane von Furstenberg (DvF) introduced the wrap dress as a high fashion item in 1972, it was quickly adopted by such celebrities as Princess Diana and Jerry Hall.

DvF designs (above)

Diane von Furstenberg can be seen in her showroom in the 1970's (above)

Fit Tips for wearing The Wrap Dress

1. If you have an apple-shaped body, wear sculping underwear to cinch in the waist, and give you a seriously sexy look in your wrap.

2. A wrap dress that has a belt that threads through the skirt will hold their shape more than those that just have ties in the front.

3. Ladies with great cleavage look great in wraps as they make their boobs look fabulous. And the deep V, where the dress crosses over, adds some sexiness. Its perfect if you want to add curves to your top half.

I love these DvF Wrap Dresses

 This zebra print wrap is soooo chic!!!

Whoever said animal prints are tacky!?

 Amerie and Foxy Brown in plaid wraps by DvF.

Sophistication in this navy wrap. And if you didnt know, NAVY is so in right now!