We love September issues of magazines because we are guaranteed to find a dissection of trends to come for the new season. Allure Magazine’s September issue features Chanel Iman in key looks for the season that range from super feminine to androgynous. She looks fab and brings each look to life effortlessly in a way that makes us long for ALL the pieces used in the editorial. I have drawn up my wish list for the season and i can only hope….... 

Busy! Busy! Busy! is the best way to describe Marain Kihogo’s hectic schedule. She juggles her roles as Celebrity Personal Stylist, Creative Consultant, Fashion Editor of Glossy Magazine and Editor of www.mariankihogo.com seamlessly and makes us long for the security and excitement of working in a Fashion Industry where everything works like clockwork the way it is actually meant to be! Sure sounds like fun! Read on… 5:00am My day starts... 

America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama rocked a Duro Olowu piece in a recent dinner date with the President at Martha’s Vineyard. The picture is that of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama leaving State Road restaurant after having dinner on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts on August 24th, 2010. SHF credits AFP/Jewel Sama for image and Ladybrillenigeria.com for text.  Read More →

Nonhle Thelma and Osa Osagie at Channel O's Access Next Presenter Search As Junior Fashion Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine South Africa, Lilian Osagie comes up with the newest and most interesting concepts in fashion; educates ladies on what to wear and how to wear them. She is also a fashion writer for the magazine and constantly lets people know what is on trend locally and internationally, what international designers are up to and how we can... 

KLUK CGDT Showing 12th August 2010 CTFW Cape Town Fashion Week has officially started. PR consultant to the event, Vista has been working hard, jetsetting, partying and all the good stuff that comes with an event of this magnitude.  The clock is ticking…. Day 4 and 5 Day 4: It’s Friday morning, I realize this because I’m awaken by that dreadful sound of my alarm. I dread getting up. My head’s heavy and pounding and my eyes feel... 

Bunmi Olaye, who has been invited to make a coat, for Michelle Obama. Mrs Obama spotted the cream coat in a selection of designs sent to the White House. Bunmi Koko is set to make a coat for The First Lady of Style – Michelle Obama? SHF looks forward to seeing Michelle Obama in Bunmi Koko – FIERCE! Read on… Breaking into an industry as cutthroat and fickle as the competitive world of fashion was never going to be easy but the... 

SHF preaches cultivating and having a defined personal style that’s a true reflection of who you really are and your lifestyle. The thing is, a lot of people take clothes too seriously….. lighten up a little! Yes you should take defining your personal style seriously if you don’t have one; so you don’t join the mini me’s/clones  (they are everywhere) … once you know what works best for you, your bodytype and your... 

Alek Wek in Stoned Cherrie Day 3: This day began with an 08h30 meeting with client. With only a week away from the event, it was only logical that we got together to just catch up and see if we’re all still on the same page. We discussed everything from the media briefing, launch party to the last day of fashion week and of course the official after party. The fabulous team at African Fashion International (AFI) has everything under control... 

Samantha Cole’s pieces were recently featured in an editorial on Britain’s Next Top Model’s Season 6 Episode 3. We are still trying to decide which edit is our favourite. Go on, be the Judge and decide! Who is your favourite model? Your favourite piece? Your favourite shot? SHF credits http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/samanthacolelondon?ref=ts  Read More →

Day 2: Hi, I must admit that it’s taking rather a little slower getting this diary incorporated to my daily routine. But, I’d like to think that I’m getting there. As we inch closer and closer to fashion week, phones are starting to ring non-stop. Today, there was even a point when I needed to exhale so that I could get in touch with myself again. I’ve recently become my work and I have lost myself….. Between sorting things...