Earlier this month ELLE magazine posted a tricky question on their website: ‘what does happiness mean to you?’ Spurred on by the thought of my fast-approaching 23rd birthday and the introspective mood that accompanies the end of another year, I decided to take a chance and really try to put into words what I hadContinue reading “ELLE and Dior Jadore Editor’s Lunch: Fine Dining at 54 On Bath Courtesy of Dior”
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[Magazines]: New Editor for ELLE South Africa (+ A Note on Content and Representation)
The September 2014 issue of ELLE magazine was the final edition produced with Jackie Burger at the helm.For as long as I have been reading ELLE seriously, I have enjoyed seeing the changes in the content and layout of the magazine under the supervision of the always sophisticated Ms Burger.Also noteworthy were her editor’s pageContinue reading “[Magazines]: New Editor for ELLE South Africa (+ A Note on Content and Representation)”
[Fashion]: Chanel No. 5 – "The One that I Want" (A Fashion Film)
Earlier this month, Chanel premiered the latest fashion short film about its iconic No. 5 fragrance. In this different take on the ordinary fragrance advert, Gisele Bundchen plays the role of the dynamic Chanel woman who tries to find expression for all the aspects of herself – businesswoman, mother, lover. Though I initially clicked ‘play’Continue reading “[Fashion]: Chanel No. 5 – "The One that I Want" (A Fashion Film)”
Glossies Throw Down: The September Issue
“The September Issue” is a phrase that didn’t mean anything to me before I started learning about Her Majesty Anna Wintour. It is the name of the 2009 documentary which follows the famed (and mysterious) Vogue US editor as she compiles the year’s most important edition of the fashion bible, and it is also theContinue reading “Glossies Throw Down: The September Issue”
Shay Mitchell for ELLE Canada
Shay Mitchell (who plays the character of Emily on Pretty Little Liars) has earned herself a lot of ardent admirers with her sincere, positive outlook on life and her brand of relatable celebrity. Shay likes the idea of being a role model, and runs a lifestyle website where she blogs about what she is currentlyContinue reading “Shay Mitchell for ELLE Canada”
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