Tag Archives: Women

"It’s Just a Little Crush" – Jennifer Rush

Recently, while I was sitting at my desk checking my social media on company time (what a rush!), I found myself getting lost in the Instagram archives of a young South African actress. As I went further and further into the history, I felt myself growing more and more interested in her. Her tattoos, herContinue reading “"It’s Just a Little Crush" – Jennifer Rush”

Thoughts on Magic Mike XXL (with some Pop Social Science, for Good Measure)

On Friday, I went to watch Magic Mike XXL. I wanted to see … the dancing. Also, I was interested in … the story. Ja, the story.But really I was just happy to spend R70 on a ticket to see Channing Tatum on the big screen. I was ready for that Ginuwine song to reclaimContinue reading “Thoughts on Magic Mike XXL (with some Pop Social Science, for Good Measure)”

[Let’s get Serious]: Reflection, by way of A Rant: I was Robbed, and this is How I Feel about It

I don’t know where to start. I have wanted to have something written down about the incident for almost two months now. I’m always starting paragraphs in my mind, then scrapping them.  They sound too whiney, too selfish, too naïve.  What I want to say is that I am angry. I am angry, and IContinue reading “[Let’s get Serious]: Reflection, by way of A Rant: I was Robbed, and this is How I Feel about It”

Cover Me, I’m Going In: My Girl RiRi’s CFDA Dress, and the Important Conversation We Should Be Having

I don’t usually like to jump in the fray when people are brawling about celebrities and their fashion choices. Standing on the sidelines (read: sitting at my laptop and scrolling down the Twitter timeline) and laughing at people who slip up on their own hypocrisy or step in without first working out their moves isContinue reading “Cover Me, I’m Going In: My Girl RiRi’s CFDA Dress, and the Important Conversation We Should Be Having”

It’s Been 10 YEARS Since "Mean Girls"? I Am Old. (Or: "Boo!, You Whore")

I remember the first time I watched Mean Girls, I was at a sleepover at a friend’s house. It was the end of our Grade 7 year, and we were taking the weekend to celebrate. Mostly, we just couldn’t wait to be in high school: at the time, having Grade 8 status seemed like theContinue reading “It’s Been 10 YEARS Since "Mean Girls"? I Am Old. (Or: "Boo!, You Whore")”

Eartha Kitt – I’m Still Here, and I Won’t Compromise

I saw this picture of the legendary American actress, singer and cabaret star Miss Eartha Kitt yesterday, and I just had to go and find the original video it was taken from.In this video, Miss Eartha is speaking to an interviewer about love and compromise, and how she doesn’t understand why she would have toContinue reading “Eartha Kitt – I’m Still Here, and I Won’t Compromise”

I Heart Kate Spade NY – The New 2 Park Avenue Beau

What does it take to get me back to this blog? A Kate Spade New York bag. I was browsing through some New York Fashion Week Instagram photos from some bloggers and celebrities, when I saw some pictures of this great new bag, with the hashtag “me and my beau”. Kate Spade New York’s presidentContinue reading “I Heart Kate Spade NY – The New 2 Park Avenue Beau”

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”

What To Listen To Now: Beatenberg

I was at PUMA Social Club last Friday for the first time in a long time, and I am so glad that I got to see Beatenberg perform. I had never heard of them before I saw the line up for PUMA Social, so I consulted the wisest music guru I know, YouTube. This CapeContinue reading “What To Listen To Now: Beatenberg”