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Rihanna Loves MAC (and River Island, Too)

This month, Rihanna is on the cover of May’s ELLE magazine, with that Nia Long throwback hair, stiletto nails and a Louis Vuitton S/S ’13 crop top and skirt. Now that Rihanna has posed in one, skirts with thigh-high slits are back. Lately, people copy her fashion as well as her hairstyles. Almost immediately afterContinue reading “Rihanna Loves MAC (and River Island, Too)”

TV Time! The YouTube Channels You Shoud Be Watching

I have no idea what’s on TV these days. Honestly: I sometimes wander into the TV room to see a little bit of some random comedy on M-Net or a repeat (of a repeat) episode of some or other Hollywood folly on E! Entertainment, but I have no real clue as to what’s going on.Continue reading “TV Time! The YouTube Channels You Shoud Be Watching”

Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N

Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu together on one song is almost too much intelligent, creative artistry to take. On Q.U.E.E.N. the two collaborate to produce a song which Janelle says is “supposed to make you jam, dance, funk out”. The video has just recently gone live on the internet, and in true Janelle Monae styleContinue reading “Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu – Q.U.E.E.N”

A Launch and A Review: The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

On Tuesday last week, I went on a little adventure to Melrose Arch for the launch of The Shining Girls.The place is overwhelming, to say the least: I thought Melrose Arch was a mall, but really it’s a town- complete with apartment complexes and probably a gym or two hidden behind all the hotels andContinue reading “A Launch and A Review: The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes”

Demi Lovato Is Here to Stay

I knew when I heard “La La Land Machine” that Demi Lovato wasn’t just any ordinary “Disney starlet”: http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/nmjO1p9Oxrk&source=uds The idea of the song isn’t new, but her voice is what sold me. She can sang, and I’m not sure how many of her fellow young songstresses can hit notes with as much conviction. DemiContinue reading “Demi Lovato Is Here to Stay”

la Havas and La Blogotheque Make A Movie

The latest offering from UK soul singer Lianne la Havas is a collaboration with La Blogotheque and Colin Solal Cardo: two videos for two songs which come together to tell the story of the love between la Havas’ character and her love interest. COMPANY magazine had her as their March cover star, and had thisContinue reading “la Havas and La Blogotheque Make A Movie”

Lauren Beukes Is Launching The Shining Girls

The long-awaited new offering from South African short story writer, journalist and novel-writer Lauren Beukes is launching in the country on the 15th of April. I have been looking forward to this for so long, that I even fast-forwarded to the date in my mind- I’ve been going around thinking the launch is next TuesdayContinue reading “Lauren Beukes Is Launching The Shining Girls”

Paramore: The Return

Hayley Williams, with her orange hair and her powerhouse vocals, has been a favourite of mine since ‘Misery Business‘ days. Paramore are releasing a new album on the 9th of April, but in the meantime fans can listen to it on the band’s site.The three of them sit there introducing the songs, and visitors canContinue reading “Paramore: The Return”

Get Your Nails Did, with Tshego

Over the last three years or so, nail art has become all the rage. It is difficult to find a magazine spread, Twitter feed or Instagram account that doesn’t have a picture of some pretty fingertips painted with some or other crazy-creative design, or cut into a new, exciting shape.Professional nails salons are offering nailContinue reading “Get Your Nails Did, with Tshego”

Rita’s Sneaks: the Spring/Summer ’13 Superga Campaign

The worlds of fashion and music have merged time and time again to present the masses with a new Image of Cool. Clothing brands have tapped young musicians to be their representatives, both in print campaigns and in their daily lives. After all, what better way to get kids to buy your stuff, than toContinue reading “Rita’s Sneaks: the Spring/Summer ’13 Superga Campaign”