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The official launch of the first South African O Bag store caused quite the stir this past November, as these much-coveted designer handbags are being sported by international (and a few local) celebs and are the customisable handbag that every woman should have at least one of, in her collection. O Bag is an Italian handbag and shoulder bag collection that allows its owners to ‘create their own bag’ if you will. The bags are simple, yet beautiful and stylish, as well as being practical. Select your bag shape, your inner, your handles and even little bag accessories and put together your unique bag – what’s not to love? The O Bag bodies are made of a lightweight foam called XL Extralight®, which is soft and warm to touch, waterproof, strong, flexible and anti-microbial and come in a number of sizes, styles and colours. The range also includes trendy bag accessories…

We are not sure if everyone feels the same as we do about shopping for life’s essentials like groceries and pet food, but we are pretty sure that it’s not your favourite thing either, right? Enter the solution we just love – OneCart.co.za! This super easy to use online platform, where consumers can shop from multiple grocery retailers and receive their delivery within 2 hours or at their preferred scheduled time is changing the grocery game exponentially! OneCart have just launched their Click & Collect service – customers place their order online from multiple stores and then simply drive through to the mall and collect directly from a OneCart Click & Collect facility which is conveniently located in/near the parking lot – no need to pay for parking or go in to the mall. Love it! These will eventually be found in several shopping centres throughout South Africa, and serves…

It’s almost a New Year, and if – like us – you are looking for some fresh new changes in your life, why not start with your bedroom, it is where you rest and relax, and the latest floral trends from Volpes Linen have us feeling as fresh as a daisy! Think beautiful designs in a myriad of colours, patterns, prints and styles, and not only are florals popping up in accessories, but also in bedroom linen, dramatic wallpapers, curtains to even fun and interesting furniture pieces, as showcased in homes around the world. Your bedroom is your sanctuary and when it comes to incorporating florals, the options are endless, from subtle classic prints in pretty colours to the larger, brighter and bolder florals that really make a statement. Keep in mind that you should only have one modern floral statement piece – so select either the bed, curtains or…

There literally is nothing that Mi Casa’s front man – J’Something cannot do it seems, and 2018 has been a good year for him. From juggling his acclaimed musical career and being a judge on My Kitchen Rules South Africa to hosting a few cooking shows such as What’s for Dinner and Something’s Cooking (he’s just brought out a book of the same name). To top it off, he has opened his own restaurant, Something’s Cooking by J and has now – wait for it – launched a range of gins too. Jin Gin (because it’s so good you should say it twice and also it has be a J’Something – geddit – in the name, this range offers 3 tasty variants – include Rooibos, Orange and Honey, Tomato and Sweet Piquant Peppers and Honey and Olives. For Jin Gin, J’Something teamed up with local craft gin experts, Craft Link…

Travelling for the holidays, business or pleasure? Thule has you covered with a line of luggage and carry-ons that are worth bagging! Safety, comfort, durability, quality and versatility are all qualities you look for in luggage, whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure. Fortunately Thule has a range of carry-on and checked luggage options, as well as a stylish new toiletry bag so that you’re totally sorted. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, you can always arrive in style with Thule’s gorgeous line of luggage and carry on bags that are not only great quality and durable but are certainly stylish too. Thule has a full range of carry-on and checked luggage options, as well as a stylish new toiletry bag so that you are totally sorted. Their Carry-on’s are cool because they combine convenience with durability, standing up to the toughest tests while keeping your valuables safe…

The official launch of Makro’s 2018 Festive Liquor Catalogue was a sight to behold, as the well known local brand hosted an upmarket and exclusive event in Sandton last week, and it is just in time for the festive season, too. The catalogue features a range of top-notch premium liquor – one of the most desired items being a 40-year-old Balvenie single malt from Speyside in Scotland, stylishly presented in a distinctive wooden box, which won Gold Outstanding at the 2018 International Wine and Spirit Competition, and Gold at the previous three years’ competitions. The event was invite-only event and well attended by celebrities, media, liquor connoisseurs and business leaders. Makro, which is part of the Massmart group, operates under a low cost/low margin philosophy which enables high volume distribution of merchandise at competitive prices for personal and commercial purchasers, and their vast purchasing power makes them one of the…

Twice a year the best of the best come out to play – and that is of course at SA Fashion Week, the highlight of the fashion calendar – and not only for the clothing. Play spot the celeb in the front row, take in all the trade shows and displays as well as support young and up and coming designers all at once. SA Fashion Week are coming of age – yes they are turning 21 this year and this season AW19 will see an incredible 56 designers showing their Autumn/Winter Collections. The highlight of this celebration year will be an exclusive book and also an exhibition set to take us on a magical journey through the evolution of fashion design in South Africa, spotlighting the best fashion moments the country has to offer. They are the driving force behind structuring, strengthening and growing a consciousness of the enormous…

As our beautiful Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green, prepares to compete internationally in the Miss Universe competition (and hopefully follow in Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters footsteps), she took some time out to collaborate with the designers at Soviet Denim and create her very own denim jeans, also incorporating the 60th Miss SA jubilee celebrations feel to the denims, as well. Since 2015, our Miss South Africa ladies have been partnering with Soviet Denim to create their very own denims – Liesl, Ntando, Demi-Leigh and now Tamaryn get to wear their very own jeans with pride, and Tamaryn has personalised her denims with a stunning diamond shaped pocket plate on the back pocket of the jeans as well as a few other key elements. Tamaryn has kept that in mind the 60th Diamond Jubilee celebrations and together with the denim designers has brought the diamond element as well as the Miss South Africa…

After an incredible 30 years in the local decor industry, Lynn McAdam, and her company Block & Chisel has established a significant brand at the top end of South African retail and interior design. Her daughter Sue, and son Paul, are now sharing the reigns in this family owned and run business, Paul operationally runs it day to day and Sue heads up the look and feel of the shops. Block & Chisel have featured in many magazines, at trade shows and are a house hold name in South Africa. They have also opened up a flagship store in Illovo, and we caught up with Sue to find out more about this thriving decor business… Tell us about the idea behind Block and Chisel and how it developed in to the well known brand that it is today? My mum had been collecting antiques and hiding them under her bed…

If you are looking to create a bit of a mood or lighting difference to your home or work space – then do make sure to check out Streamlight’s brand new multi-branded collection, ironically called ‘Dark’. Dark introduces a warm and friendly glow of elegance, modernism or artistic creation into your workplace or living space. Streamlight have specialised in the art of illumination over the last 2 decades, and also provide expert guidance for you to achieve your dream aesthetic. They also specialise in lighting layout designs and supplies exclusive, quality lighting for corporate, residential and hospitality spaces. The team behind industry favourite, Streamlight, have just launched their world-class showroom in the heart of the Design District in the trendy area of Kramerville. A new, sophisticated playground where lighting brands and designers from all over the world showcase their work. In the heart of the Streamlight showroom, you can look…