AMAZING GRAPHIC TREATMENT

Some of them remind me of that epic children's book The Butterfly Ball- always something new to see... From Misprinted Type.Beaut.

Sass & Bide Holiday Collection- Hot stuff!

LOVE THIS- VOGUE KOREA

BE INSPIRED

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Love the way a small quirk can make the whole outfit.

MIROSLAVA DUMA- ED AT RUSSIAN HARPERS

HOW COOL? B-A-N-A-N-A-S.

Check out the newly launched Wikifashion- the stylish alternative to all Wikipedia- they are looking for conributors so if you feel some fashion related information worthy of sharing get to it!

GEORGIA FROST IN VELVET MAG NOVEMBER

DUDE

Cannot get over this ring- too too amazing!

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I had my friend & colleague Kelli in hysterics at the Abigail Betz show at Sanlam SA Fashion Week (Winter 2010) with desperate oooooohhhhs, aaaaahhhhhhhhs, I neeeeeeeedddddddd it, I wannnnnnnnnnnt it, I haaaaaaaave to haaaaaaaave it (okaaaaaaay I'll stop it now- but a bit of exaggeration is needed to accurately display the intense happiness and excitement I felt watching the show) I really did feel like a greedy child rubbing my face on the bakery window! Hungry for more! The amount of pure delicate, vintage-y, tulle filled pretty goodness crammed into Betzs clothes has made me a lifelong fan. She recently opened her first store in Rosebank- check out her website here for more deets.

Images courtesy of iFashion

In 5 words describe your style:

Not to be found everywhere.

Why fashion design?

What else is there?

What is your greatest obsession?

To never be complacent or satisfied.

Anything exciting happening in South African Design?

Come take a look at the store. We plan to open our next one next year!

Do you ever feel transformed by clothes?

I am always transformed and live on my own planet. I love to make other people feel the same way when they wear my clothes.

Your favourite item of clothing and why?

One of my many black dresses. Always right for the occasion, always looks good and is never dated!

Favourite place in the world?

Paris France

Favourite movie?

Angel heart

Your outfit answer to ‘ugly days’?

A pretty soft silk dress with a soft belt under the bust with some really lovely worn in leather ballet pumps! Can only make you feel better!

Peanut Butter or Marmite?

Marmite

MAC or PC?

Mac

FASHION JARGONESE

So funny- found these and more at Refinery 29!

I. Die.: v. What happens when you encounter something so phenomenally stunning you feel as if you may, in fact, die.
Etymology: Rachel Zoe is known as much for her catchphrases as she is for her wide-legged pants, but "I. Die." is our favorite because...well, once Rachel thought she was actually going to die, which made for some pretty amazing TV.
Usage: "'Tay. Brad. Like, come here. Isn't this bananas? Like, seriously. Like, literally. Lit. A. Ra. Lee. I'm dying here. I die. I. Die. Died. Wait. Where am I?"

A Passion for Fashion: n. A trite phrase found in 80% of the conversations about why one wants to work in the industry.
Etymology: Kelly Cutrone has gone on the record as saying the moment she reads this hoary coupling in any cover letter, job application, or other request, her brain starts to steam and she crumples the letter in her hand until it's a little ball the size of a pea. Or something like that.
Usage: "I, like, have had a passion for fashion since I was born and have always seen myself working at like Vogue or like, on The Hills or something because my friends all tell me I dress really cute and stuff. Do you like, like my waist belt?"

Make it Work: v. Meaning to push through life's difficulties with ingenuity and grace, like when you're forced to construct a garment out of toothpicks and diapers, and you realized that you've suddenly forgotten how to sew.
Etymology: The ever-dapper Tim Gunn uses this phrase as sound words of advice for the Project Runway castmembers. Hate your client because they're over a size 2? Make it work. Stuck with the weird turd-brown fabric during the wedding dress challenge? Make it work!
Usage: "So, I spilled my entire coffee on my pants this morning, and all I had was this takeout napkin from Lucky Chang's and two bobby-pins, so I made this fetching little decorative loincloth because I had to make it work, you know."

LOVE FREYA

Too cool for words- this shoot was for the newly launched Twin Magazine- which I cannot wait to get my paws on- read more about it here.

GREY SKIES

WHAT IS IT WITH FRENCH CHICKS

Just so cool in that completely un-try-hard way!!!!!! Check out Betty's Blog here.

NO MAN

LOVE HIM! From the Free People Holiday Catalogue.

LOVE THIS SHOOT!

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