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EMINEM MAKES HIS WAY TO MZANSI!!!

 

South Africa brace yourselves one of the top rappers in the world is about to grace Mzansi with his presence. Marshall Bruce Mathers 111 better known as Eminem is headed to South Africa.
Just in case you didn't already know Eminem is an American rapper, producer, songwriter and actor. He has definitely made his mark in the entertainment industry with over 80 million albums and 120 million singles sold, eight albums and not to mention an Oscar award.

Eminem released his eighth album earlier this month called The Marshall Mathers LP 2, which includes his new hot single featuring Rihanna called "Monster". Tour dates have been released and part of his Rapture tour includes Mzansi of course. Showtime Management posted on their  Facebook page:

"We are proud to announce the Eminem Rapture Tour, bought to you by Primedia in association with over Danity Group and Showtime Management.The Rap Star will perform next year, only at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday, February 26 and at Ellis Park Stadium, March 1.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday November 21 at 9 a.m. Pricing will be made available as more details emerge. For more details, follow @showtime.sa on Twitter and keep any eye on their tweets.Considering the fact that it's Eminem's first time in South Africa and the African continent, this will make for an Epic moment.

KENDRICK LAMAR TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

Johannesburg, South Africa – Tour promoters Airey Scott and Miller Genuine Draft today announced that the dates for the Miller Boomtown presents. Kendrick Lamar SA Tour have been brought forward to early February.

The International acclaimed artist Kendrick Lamar will perform his platinum selling good kid M.A.D.D. city album in Durban, Joburg, and Cape Town three weeks earlier than scheduled on February 7th, 8th, & 9th. The Miller Boomtown presents Kendrick Lamar South African tour dates will be as follows:      

  

Friday 7th February – The Wave House, Gateway Durban

Saturday 8th February – Johannesburg Stadium, Johannesburg

Sunday 9th February – Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town

Tickets that have already been purchased for either of the old dates will be valid, and fans do not need to exchange their tickets for the new confirmed concert dates. Airey Scott and Miller apologise for any inconvenience caused, and are excited to welcome Kendrick Lamar to SA in February.

Paris, New York and Milan in our own back yard! CALLING OUT ALL SOUTH AFRICANS…..HERE COMES SOWETO! Watch out international designers!

Soweto Fashion week has crept in at our doorsteps! With wide assorted pastels, fun feminine prints, and bold male chains, you will have all you need to throw a party after these three days burlesque. We are changing the eye of African fashion and sculpting new runaway models. Growing the South African fashion industry is our focus point.

Founder and entrepreneur, Steven Manzini, established Soweto Fashion Week to grow the local industry on a global scale. Educating people about the art is a mission in SA but encouraging independence is vitally important too. A season of colour, fun flair, glamour and all things that you call FASHION.  With trends like Monochrome, black and white has gone crazy! “Wear it and go glam, all types of ways to be the center of all things fashion. “Says Stephen Manzini.

Soweto Fashion Week is a podium that inspires and supports to build consciousness of upcoming and established designers in South Africa - particularly those based in Soweto. Fashion Week attempts to widen its perspective by encompassing two seasons, introducing a change to the face of modeling .

Since the launch of Soweto Fashion Week in 2011, the event runs for three days as opposed to a full week. However Manzini is confident that in the coming summer collection this event will grow to a full week. In fact, it has already harvested international courtesy, and this year’s event features not only local talent but also designers that have a full vision on SA fashion.

The red carpet invites all fashionistas to this extravagant fashion detonation doors open at 18:30 pm from the 21st - 23 November at the Soweto Hotel.

Communications and Marketing Manager  Jackie Phamotse says “this is going to be the mother of SA fashion weeks! We are prepared and know that our designers are on top on their game. The stakes are high and we have taken the lead.”

Show casing this year is :

Mbuyise Malo from Christopher Malo designs

Tebogo from Immigrants designs

Mangaliso from Thesis

Nomthandazo from UJU Designs

Collen from Fresh Wear

Floramanase from Woolaholic

Egnitious from Artistic Mind

** TICKETS AVAILABLE at Computicket for R50**

www.sowetofashionweek.com

Prepare to be intrigued, provoked and tantalized as Bombay Sapphire, for the very first time in South Africa, launches an initiative that supports imagination through curating local artists worldwide with the arrival of their pop-up gallery in the heart of Soweto. The Bombay Imagination Room, curated by visionary arts group Mashumi Art Projects (MAP), will pop up from November 14th at one of the most iconic places in the township, the location of the old Panyaza chisa nyama at 1394 Vundla Drive in Rockville, for just three weeks. With the aim to reflect recognition of Soweto as an artistic and cultural hub, The Bombay Imagination Room will also to give Sowetans and visitors alike the opportunity to interact with art in an emotive setting.

Over this time, visitors will not only infuse themselves with internationally acclaimed works from some of the finest home grown artists, but will also enjoy a Bombay Sapphire Gin which uses only the finest botanicals created through its special Vapour Infusion process.

The genres confirmed for the Bombay Imagination Room are:

Print Makers

Dr David Koloane

Bambo Sibiya

Lehlogonolo Mashaba

Painters and collagist

Loyiso Mkize

Kenny Nkosi

Pat Mautloa

Photographers

Jodi Bieber

Lungile Zaphi

Andrew Shabangu

Performance artist

Phumlani Ntuli

Video

Happy Dhlame

Each genre will be launched on Thursday nights at the artists' preview, where the following week's exhibition will be showcased. Every Saturday, the Bombay Imagination Room will host intimate Bombay Brunches where food will be paired with exciting imaginative cocktails, and Sapphire Sundays will see DJ Kenzhero play host for that last drink before a Monday. The Bombay Imagination Room will open daily from 10:00 until 18:00 except Wednesdays.

Website : www.bombayimaginationroom.co.za
FB : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bombay-Imagination-Room/584604634910471


DECEMBER’S HOTTEST PARTY RETURNS TO KZN

THE iBEACH XPERIENCE 2013

DEC 12 – 15th

KwaZulu Natal’s most exciting weekend of the year returns!The iBeach Xperience is back once more - with all of the excitement, beach adventures, and of course, South Africa’s hottest music, - over one jam packed weekend destined to be the official kick-off to the holiday season 2013.

The 2013 edition of the iBeach Xperience will take place from Dec 12th – 15th in the new location of the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal throughout the beautiful iLembe District,with major events taking place on the beaches of Blythedale & Zinkwazi as well as those of Sandy Shores at the Tugela Mouth.The weekend kicks off with a party on Thursday Dec 12th at the Thokoza Lounge in Mandeni that will play host to a range of top local DJ”s.

Keep your strength up – you will need it when you join the 18-hour party that kicks off at midday on Sunday and carries on till dawn on Monday.  This unparalleled line up will include, just to mention a just a few, you will be rocked by the likes of Zakes Bantwini DJ Ganyani, DJ Tira, Vetkuk & Mahoota, Heavy K, DJ Naves, DJ Sphectacula and a host of others.  A massive laser and light show that will light up the night sky over the beautiful KZN coast will also dazzle guests.

For more information please visit www.facebook.com/ibeachXperience or follow us on Twitter @ibeachXperience

EVENT & TICKET INFO

Tickets for the night events from Friday to Sunday range between R100 - R300 and will be available at Computicket and Checkers from October 21st.  Tickets for the Thursday night event are available at the door at Thokoza Lounge and they range from R80 – R150.

Thursday December 12th: Thokoza Lounge, Mandeni. Tickets at the door: R80 – 150.

Friday December 13th:Sandy Shores - SABC Live Party. Tickets at Computicket.  R100 – 300.

Saturday December 14th: Sandy Shores -Tugela Mouth, Dance Craze Party.

Sunday December 15th: Sandy Shores -Tugela Mouth, 18 Hour Dance Party (starts midday). Tickets at Computicket.  R100 – 300.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM COMPUTICKET & CHECKERS OCTOBER 21st 2013

THE SKIP FASHION EXCHANGE GOES BIGGER

Following an excited and fun filled fourth edition of the Skip and Destiny Fashion Exchange that took place earlier this month in Centurion, the event returns next week to the Maslow Hotel in Sandton. With an intimate turnout of beautiful and colorfully dressed ladies, the monthly Fashion Exchange that took place recently offered such amazing weather that the event was almost moved outdoors.

Socialites Eda Rose, Lerato Sengadi and Tembisa Mdoda arrived looking uber sexy and ready to shop. Radio personalities, the fashionable Thando Thabethe and her BFF Mantsoe Pout arrived in time for the actual fashion exchange and were also eager to get swopping. Guests sipped on bubbly, nibbled on canapés and were entrainment by the ‘IT group at the moment’ The Muzarts. Trend and style analyst Dion Chang was the main speaker for the evening and as usual vowed the audience with his insightful knowledge of “transient ownership”. Various prizes were given away throughout the evening including Stuttafords shopping vouchers.

The fifth Skip Destiny Magazine Fashion Exchange takes place next week on Wednesday, 23 October in Sandton. The main speaker will be multi-talented and super energetic Anele Mdoda while sophisticated Lindiwe Suttle will provide the grownup tunes. Tickets cost only R180 and guests need to bring three or more high-fashion items to swap.

Make sure you book early by calling Shaakirah Van Rensburg on 011 300 6700 or email shaakirah.vanrensburg@ndalomedia.com

MILLER BOOMTOWN PRESENTS KENDRICK LAMAR SOUTH AFRICA TOUR POSTPONED 

Johannesburg, South Africa – Tour promoters Airey Scott and Miller Genuine Draft today announced that the Miller Boomtown presents Kendrick Lamar SA Tour has been postponed to February 2014.

The international acclaimed artist Kendrick Lamar has recently agreed to support Kanye West on his upcoming US tour following the release of the Yeezus album. The North American tour kicks off in October and runs through until mid-December which coincides with Kendrick Lamar’s SA tour dates. This was an opportunity that the artist could not pass by and will only add value to his already Platinum selling “good kid, m.A.A.d. city” album.

The new South African dates will be as follows:

Wavehouse, Durban February 28th

JHB Stadium, Johannesburg March 1st

Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town March 2nd

Fans that have already purchased tickets for November have the option to either return their tickets for a full refund, or to exchange their tickets at a Computicket outlet for the new concert dates in February & March.

Airey Scott and Miller Genuine Draft apologise for any inconvenience caused, and are excited to welcome Kendrick Lamar to SA in February & March next year.

For more information: Catch live updates on Twitter via our handle @MGD_SA and also Miller South Africa on Facebook.

MILLER BOOMTOWN PRESENTS KENDRICK LAMAR

LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Johannesburg, South Africa – Miller Genuine Draft today announced the return of Miller BOOMTOWN featuring international acclaimed rapper Kendrick Lamar LIVE in SA this summer. The three-city South African tour kicks off at the CTICC in Cape Town on the 7th November before moving to Johannesburg Stadium on the 8th November and Durban’s Wave House on the 9th November priced at R350-R1900.

Self-professed ‘King of New York, Compton born rapper Kendrick Lamar is making serious waves in the rap world over the last few days. Recently crowned the ‘Hottest MC in the Game’ by hiphop authority MTV, the 26 year old is taking the scene by storm with his clever rhymes, witty lyrics and forward thinking attitude. He is young, he is fresh, he is ready and destined to change the game as we know it.

Tickets are available from www.computicket.com, the Computicket call centre on 0861 915 8000 or any Computicket outlet at Checkers and Shoprite. Golden circle tickets cost R650 while General Access tickets are R350. VIP Hospitality tickets will also be available at R1900.

07 Nov Cape Town, South Africa CTICC

08 Nov Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg Stadium

09 Nov Durban, South Africa Wave House

Miller BOOMTOWN featuring Kendrick Lamar is hosted by local promoters Airey Scott.

For more tour and ticket information: Catch live updates on Twitter via our handle @MGD_SA and also Miller South Africa on Facebook.

INECTO PLUS Officially Announces New Face of the Brand

INECTO PLUS, the brand that has been part of the INECTO stable which has been a household name for over 60 years, today officially announced their new face of the brand at a relaxed setting in the city.

INECTO - The brand synonymous with premium hair products since the 1950s and the number one seller of ethnic hair dye in South Africa, today announced their new brand ambassador and Face of Inecto PLUS, the multi-talented actress and businesswoman Gail Mabalane.

Gail Mabalane is no stranger to being the celebrity representative of a beauty product. Recently announced as the first South African “Face-Of”, international Skin Care Brand “OLAY Even & Smooth”, Gail has come a long way from her days of auditioning for Idols. She is now an acclaimed actress, singer, Beauty Queen, wife & successful businesswoman.‘I’m proud to be aligned to the Inecto Plus brand because once again I’m putting my name next to a brand with great heritage and awesome memories over many generations within my family” said Mabalane. “I’m excited about this relationship, the synergy is organic and I look forward to taking my natural look to the next level".

INECTO PLUS was launched into the market a few years ago and has shown tremendous growth within the hair sector. With this premium range of seven different colours, the brand targets the younger more fashionable urban chic female. ‘Gail Mbalane is just the perfect fit for the Inecto PLUS brand. She is a firm favourite within our consumer space and we are simply overjoyed that she is now part of the Inecto family’ say brand manager Bongi Ntinga, ‘She is young and fresh yet sophisticated and classy, much like the Inecto Plus brand image’.

KZNFC FASHION DESIGN CAPACITY PROGRAMME

The Kwa-Zulu Natal Fashion Council is pleased to announce the offer of an exciting new fashion design capacity building programme: “21 STEPS TO RETAIL”

The KZNFC aims to develop and mentor designers to a level where they can manage sustainable businesses. Designers are hereby offered the opportunity to bridge the gap between their design skills and business knowledge.

The curriculum includes:

     1.     Technical Skills Training – inspiration, trends, textiles, mood-boards, pattern-making, etc

     2.     Business Skills Training – brand management, costings

     3.     Personal Development

     4.     Mentorship – Design and create a collection

The workshops will be held over a period of 3 months with training taking place 2 – 3 days per week.

Venue: KZNFC Office – 102 Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere) Road, Morningside.

Workshops will commence in August 2013.

THE SELECTED DESIGNERS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE TRAINING SESSIONS, travel to the venue in Durban and be able to finance a collection of approximately 12 garments.

Designers who won the mentorship package at any of the KZN Race Days must please contact the KZNFC immediately.

Interested designers may apply by submitting the following information to Nqobile Dlamini - info@kznfc.co.za by deadline: Monday, 22nd July 2013.

  ~       CV; copy of ID; copy of Qualifications

  ~       Motivation letter why you should be included in this training programme

For more information, please contact Shavera on: shavera@kznfc.co.za / 084 593 2804

Tel:  031 825 8569

Fax: 086 774 4526

102 Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere Rd)

www.kznfc.co.za

THIS PROGRAMME IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE DESIGNER

SEATS ARE LIMITED SO ENROLL EARLY

 DESIGNER AND AGENT SHOWCASE (DNA AFRICA)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Designer and Agent Showcase Africa (DNA Africa) creates a business platform for designers, buyers, retailers and boutique owners to engage with each other first hand; on the processes of the business of retail fashion in South Africa. DNA Africa recognises these parties as key players of what drives the fashion industry and bring them together to bridge the large gap between local and international clothing items in our stores. DNA Africa is a platform that allows buyers and boutique owners to source merchandise from emerging local designers, who have the required production capacity to provide stores with items to retail. 
DNA Africa is a seasonal event that considers all four major seasons that define trends and structurally creating avenues for South African trends to reach the mass market. Held annually, it promises to bring you the best of South African designers who are the primary catalysts in the ever changing and growing market that is South African fashion. Our 2013 designers are carefully chosen for their unique style and quality merchandise.  Our vision is to revitalise the fashion industry, nurture local talent in order to have more designers competing on the world stage. Creating a community for future fashion endeavours - DNA Africa is to be the height of local ready to wear designs.
The four day event consists of two buyer days and two public days. The first two days of the event are dedicated to buyers to view designer goods fresh of the racks and most importantly create business with our designers. Imagine a clean backdrop that sees designers and buyers talking through the season’s hottest buys and what will be a photographers favourite; “DNA fit models” as live mannequins that are a key element to every designers stand. The last two days are for public interest, welcoming the fashion community and fashion enthusiasts to the space to enjoy the freshest buys from our designers, driving sales for our designers and giving them firsthand experience with their consumers. DNA Africa effortlessly promotes home grown talent, giving you the first of its kind in local fashion.
Join us for live music and performances, soothing refreshments by the Jacobs Coffee mobile café. Supported by the Dad Fund organisation; DNA Africa is an idea that elevates the platform of emerging South African designers.  
Looking to Partner with DNA Africa?The DNA Africa partner is one who relates to the strife of emerging designers and seeks to increase and advance their potential through the DNA Africa platform. Designers are given the opportunity to trade and retail their goods for free; this is to counter the problem that is funding for designers when wishing to enter the retail space. Contact us to find out how to become a part of the changing seas of South African fashion. We welcome and encourage buyers who wish to come into the DNA Africa showcase to engage and trade with our designers to contact us to book their place. Let us create a business platform for local designers, promote locally manufactured clothing and reinvest in our own economy and that of the African continent at large.
The 2013 events' details:
Date: 01 - 04 August 2013
Time: 9:00am - 17:00pm daily
Venue: Zen- Maboneng Precinct, Cnr Fox and Albrecht Street, Johannesburg, South Africa
Entry tickets for sale at the door, R50.00 p/p.
For more information, please contact: 
Geneve Kroutz                         Nqobile Mthembu 
geneve@dnaafrica.co.za         nqobile@dnaafrica.co.za
+27 82 577 5853                          +2774 873 1496 

 SKIP and DESTINY MAGAZINE LEAD THE WAY 
IN FASHION RECESSIONISTA TRENDS

DESTINY magazine readers already know that money doesn’t necessarily buy you style, but the SKIP and DESTINY Fashion Exchange that took place on 26 June was a great opportunity to put that that theory into practise. The 150 ladies who attended the event at newly refurbished The Maslow Hotel in Sandton swopped high-fashion and designer clothes without any money exchanging hands. This exciting event – the first in a series of six – saw the hotel’s conference centre transformed into a stylish pop-up shop with über chic celebrities like Tembisa Kani and Dineo Moeketsi mingling with DESTINY readers. 

With background music courtesy of all-girl group The Muses, guests were treated to the A-list lifestyle – sipping champagne and nibbling on canapés while the shopped till they dropped and bagged items from designers such as Hunadi, Scrabbyl, Kiyomi and Morphe on the rails. 

As If the clothes and fabulous company were not enough, the attendants also received tips from style icon, singer and DJ, Unathi Msengana who graced the event as the main speaker. She shared her life story, punctuating it with anecdotes of how her style has evolved over the years. Nkayi – who also mingled with guests – was frank about how being in the public eye can be a daunting task at times and how she keeps her family life private. Style guru and Expresso Morning Show’s resident fashion director, Alexis Chaffe, educated the ladies about different body shapes and gave style tips on how best to dress for one’s body shape.
Guests were then ushered into the fashionably decorated conference centre, which had been transformed into a white oasis with blue and red accents. The garments that guests had handed in as part of their entrance ticket to the event had now been colour coded and hung up according to a co-ordinating sticker system on the tags, ready to be snapped up! Up for grabs were designer items including dresses from Hip-Hop, boots from Country Road and a pair of FENDI heels!

The next Skip Fashion Exchange takes place on 1 August in Pretoria and on 23 August in Johannesburg. Tickets cost R180 and guests need to bring three or more high-fashion items to swap. To book, call Shaakirah Van Rensburg on 011 300 6700, email shaakirah.vanrensburg@ndalomedia.com, or simply click here!
 All that’s left to do is go through your closet, wash your nearly-new outfit with Skip and dream about the glamour that could be yours in return.

 WIN
with COKE LIGHT and GRAZIA MAGAZNE

 

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It's competition time and this prize will appeal to all fashionistas and for every trendy woman in Mzansi. Coca Cola Light have just launched their new Marc Jacobs packaging and have teamed up with Grazia to bring you this fabulous competition.

To stand a chance of winning Grazia SA readers will need to answer any easy question via sms in Issue 57 which will be on shelves on 5 July . In the dazzling prize you will find a Coca Cola Light 300ml collections designed by Marc Jacobs , inspired by the 80s, 90s, 00s, a pair of Marc Jacobs sunglasses, a Coca Cola Light Sparkling Together with a Marc Jacobs key ring  and a Marc Jacobs Oh, Lola! 100ml Eau De Parfum

"As Olympic shoppers in need of refreshment it goes without saying that here at Grazia HQ we love the collaboration with Coca Cola Light and International Designer Marc Jacobs and we are so thrilled to share the Marc Jacobs fashion experience with our readers", Daniella Weakley Editor of Grazia SA. The Coca Cola Light Sparkling Together with Marc Jacobs limited edition 300ml , 500ml and 2L collection is now available in South Africa.

For more info about Coca Cola Light and Grazia Magazine please kindly contact : info@brandambassadors.co.za


INTERNATIONAL FASHION SALE ON A BIGGER SCALE

Ready, Steady, Shop!!!!

Lakusasa Exhibitions brings you the 2013 International Fashion Sale under new ownership, new management and new strategies.  From 26 to 28 July 2013, an International Fashion Sale extravaganza will be held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. The International Fashion Sale (IFS) is a South African engineered business seeking to enhance the fashion and textile industry in South Africa. The annual shopping event attracts over 25 000 consumers each year.

With a “winter wonderland” theme, shopping hours from 10am till 10pm at night, it promises discounts of up to 70% on local and international clothing brands like Tom Ford, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs and Cazal sunglasses; popular international men’s wear brands such as Borgat Man, X-Seption and Mondo Barracci, an exclusive Turkish brand.  The ladies will also be in for a shopping treat indulging in various cosmetics, fragrances, and lingerie brands; shopping Errol Arends clothing as well as shoes at discounted prices. 

There will be spot prizes up for grabs for all in attendance, a well orchestrated fashion show and refreshment bars for recharging after a long day of shopping.  With Metro fm broadcasting at the IFS grounds and Grazia Magazine offering the shoppers a pampering station throughout the shopping days, there is no doubt that the 2013 International Fashion Sale will be spectacular, a place for a fashionista at heart!  

“Whoever said money can't buy happiness, didn't know where to shop” 

For more information, please contact: 

IFS                                   KLM Publicity

info@theifs.co.za           info@klmpublicity.com

+27 11 056 4198           +27 11 074 5187

SKIP AND DESTINY MAGAZINE HOST ANOTHER SERIES OF TRENDY AND

 ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION EXCHANGES

After a series of successful ‘Swop to Shop’ Fashion Exchanges held in 2012, SKIP and DESTINY magazine are once again partnering to bring these events to Gauteng’s ethical shoppers!

Time immemorial, women all over the world have swapped clothes amongst their small circle of friends, from that little black dress that is one size too small but would look amazing on a friend to that - pair of amazing jeans that they were convinced would stretch with time! SKIP and DESTINY are making that circle bigger by giving you an opportunity not only to mingle and network with like-minded individuals, but also swap your nearly new items while being inspired and entertained!

Finding amazing garments at the Fashion Exchange is one thing, but you also need to know how to look after them. SKIP ambassadors will be at the events to impart invaluable expert advice on looking after your garments. “Fashion Exchanges are a fabulous platform to bring to our consumers. They are an engaging way for us to share our love for clothes with our consumers, while sharing with them the benefits that Skip has to offer. At Skip, we have a deep appreciation for clothes and we believe in caring for your clothes, by giving them as much respect as you do, that is why, we designed Skip Liquid Detergent. With its Fibre Protect TM Technology, it gets right into the heart of the fibres to remove even the toughest stains without damaging your clothes. Skip keeps your clothes looking like new for longer, allowing you to wear them season after season” says SKIP Assistant Brand Building Manager, Jaclyn Holmes.

As is always the case with all DESTINY events, special guest speakers will talk about their style and share life stories, which are sure to make an impact! Radio DJ and musician Unathi Msengana, Ndalo Media and Ndalo Luxury Ventures CEO Khanyi Dhlomo and Radio DJ, Anele Mdoda are some of the speakers billed to talk. Author, DESTINY columnist and Inspirational Speaker Timothy Maurice Webster will MC all the events while artists like The Muses will keep guests entertained!

The Fashion Exchanges will be taking place on 26 June, 23 August, 23 October and the 28 November in Johannesburg, and on 1 August and 25 September in Pretoria. Tickets cost R180, plus don't forget to bring three or more high-fashion items to swap.

Be a part of these amazing events by simply following these steps:

Step 1: Go through your cupboard and select three items that you value, but you no longer fit into or wear.

Step 2: Wash, clean and mend these items so that they are in their best condition and bring them along.

Step 3: Encourage your friends to do step and 2 and bring them along to the Fashion Exchange! Buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

To book, call Shaakirah Van Rensburg on 011 300 6700 or email shaakirah.vanrensburg@ndalomedia.com 

All that’s left to do is go through your closet, wash your nearly-new outfit with Skip Liquid Detergent and dream about the glamour that could be yours in return.

COCA-COLA LIGHT ANNOUNCES SPARKLING MARC JACOBS CAMPAIGN

When you combine fashion and Coca-Cola light®, you are bound to get a sparkling result. Today we announce the latest fashion forward campaign that will tantalize your taste buds. Straight from the runway , we present Coca-Cola light® and Marc Jacobs Sparkling Together.

Coca-Cola light® has seen international designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Karl Lagerfeld lend their creativity to the iconic bottle in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
This year, Marc Jacobs brings his unique vision to the brand, uniting the stylish and light-hearted personalities of both icons. Inspired by the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s, the chic designs capture a celebration of women through the decades, with a whimsical twist–true to Jacobs’ signature style.

Jacobs’ collection exudes a youthful spirit, with provocative artistry–the perfect partner to collaborate with Coca-Cola light® . Marc Jacobs commented, “I feel very privileged to be the new creative director of Coca-Cola light® in 2013 and put my stamp on the Sparkling Together campaign. Coca-Cola light® is an icon and I love an icon.”

Coca-Cola light® and Marc Jacobs 330ml cans, 500ml and 2L PET are available in store this June.

FABULOUS MIRRORED SUNNIES!!

Reflect the colors of spring with the most fashionable eye wear frames and lenses this season. You probably have spotted a lot of people around wearing all shades of eye concealing mirrored lenses recently. It's not a secret society, don't worry. These sunglasses are bound to get you some attention. They are stylish not to mention the mirrored effect they have. I know i would definitely love to get myself a pair. I am all for sunglasses.These historically low-key sunglasses have now sprouted up in many different flavors and allow you to be as low-key or glitzy as you want. The latest collection as attached above is from Ray Ban and i must say i love what i am seeing.

But definitely don't buy these shades unless you can handle the attention that comes with them.  So pick up your pair of mirrored sunglasses online and be ready for your next cocktail party.

You can find these sunglasses online at Smart Buy Glasses. Convenience at it's best. Their online store has over 150 great Designer Label Collection sunglasses such as Burberry , Calvin Klein, Dior etc.Their range of sunglasses caters for Men, Women and Children

When i discovered the Smart Buy Glasses online store i could not resist the urge the purchase a  pair of sunglasses. This is my secret spot for sunglasses . I know you will love them. They are worth every penny as you know quality is key. 

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!

Click on the link below and see for yourself 

http://www.smartbuyglasses.co.za/designer-eyeglasses.htm

Denise and Shimza add fire to two of SA’s hottest youth entertainment channels!

Two brilliantly talented young South Africans have joined the line-up of two of the country’s hottest youth entertainment channels. Denise Kopano Zimba has been named as the latest Vuzu Presenter, joining the likes of Lalla Hirayama, Thomas Gumede, Dineo Moeketsi, Fred Kayembe and Siyabonga Ngwekazi at the popular entertainment channel.

“I’m over-the-moon at joining the Vuzu Presenter line-up. I have been given a great opportunity. It hasn't been easy, but I am extremely grateful,” says Denise of her new position. “I am aiming at bringing some real girl power to the channel and I can’t wait to become part of the lives of Vuzu’s amazing viewers. Boom Baby!” 

Denise was born and raised in the North West province – and was “in love with the stage” (as she puts it) from an early age. With a singing voice that’s world-class, a strong songwriting ability and a performing talent that ensures she stands head-and-shoulders above her peers, it’s no wonder Denise has been part of the entertainment scene for some time.The sassy and playful singer first came to the attention of entertainment fans as a backing vocalist and dancer for South African urban outfit, Jozi before joining The Fly Chix. Although she is no longer part of the group, Denise keeps herself busy entertaining theatre audiences and now the Vuzu viewers.

Highly regarded house deejay, DJ Shimza, meanwhile joins Andy X and Miss Cosmo as a resident DJ on Channel O’s Bassment show, adding his own musical flavour to the show’s strong mix. DJ Shimza is also buzzed about his new role. “Being able to make use of Bassment’s groundbreaking technology to mix videos back-to-back is a great opportunity for me and I can’t wait to give music fans a new experience,” says the DJ who has won hearts and minds with his cracking sounds and charitable work.

Music is also the first love of Shimza who has been wowing house fans with his sounds everywhere from his Tembisa home base to the UK and the USA – both through his live appearances and his recorded output including on Soul Candi’s 10th anniversary pack. Shimza is also community minded with his charity event – DJ Shimza’s One Man Show – raising funds for projects in his own community.

Catch Denise on Vuzu from June 2013

Catch DJ Shimza on Channel O’s Bassment with Cosmo and Andy X Monday to Friday at 16:00 from June 2013

AMSTEL CELEBRATED THE BEST IN SA MUSIC AT THE MTN SAMAS 2013

  

Amstel Lager celebrated its first year as the official beer sponsor of the MTN SAMAS in style – sponsoring this year’s Lifetime Achievement award, hosting the best in South African music at the official MTN SAMA VIP Winner’s After Party and delivering exclusive moments to the fans through multiple digital live streams on the night.

The event lived up to all its hype and Sun City was buzzing with all the glamour and style you’d expect from South Africa’s premier musical showpiece, as the best of SA music were celebrated. Amstel was proud to be associated with the event and contributed to making the

night even more enjoyable and memorable.

Diederik Vos, Marketing Manager Amstel South Africa had this to say, “Amstel is an avid supporter of SA music, and we are very happy and proud of our first year as the Official Beer Sponsor of the MTN SAMA’s. Working with the SAMA team to make the event a success was a phenomenal experience, and we would like to extend our congratulations to all of this year’s Winners.

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards was sponsored by Amstel and presented by former winners Vusi Mahlasela and Ray Phiri.This year the award went to Dr.Thomas Chauke, to Sizwe Zako and to the late Johannes Kerkorrel. The award presentation was the highlight of the Friday evening. The tribute to Johannes Kerkorrel by Elvis Blue supported by the Mzansi Youth Choir, literally moved the audience to tears with their heartfelt and riveting performance of Kerkorrel’s hit “Hillbrow”.This was followed by breathtaking live performances from winners Sizwe Zako and Dr. Thomas Chauke that had the audience out of their seats.

On the main awards night, Amstel ensured that music fans across South Africa were able to share in exclusive moments from backstage and from the  MTN SAMA VIP Winner’s After Party via a host of live web-streams on the Amstel and MTN SAMA digital platforms,

www.facebook.com/AmstelLager or  www.amstelmusic.mobi 

The live streams started backstage during the awards from the Amstel Green Room.  Here South Africa’s hottest artists such  as Best Female artist Kelly Khumalo, Best Rock winners Zebra & Giraffe and three-time SAMA winner Toya De Lazy amongst others gave their first interviews as MTN SAMA winners. Additional appearances in the Amstel Green Room included Donald, Professor, Chiano Sky and Amstel Lifetime Achievement winner Sizwe Zako.

The Amstel Green Room live stream was viewed by over 24,000 people online and in a first for the MTN SAMA it was also broadcasted live on SABC 1 enabling millions more South Africans to experience these intimate moments with the newly crowned MTN SAMA 19 winners.

And what’s the MTN SAMAs without an after party? This year Amstel also hosted the official MTN SAMA VIP Winner’s After Party.  Sets from  some of SA’s hottest DJ’s, including Dino Bravo and Pascal & Pearce provided the MTN SAMA 19 winners with a memorable time and

the perfect way to celebrate their wins.

To ensure that the fans missed nothing, the live stream continued throughout the night as winners were interviewed by a panel hosted by well-known media celebrities including top blogger & fashionista, Mika Stefano as well as model and ex-Channel O presenter Weza Solange. Amstel will continue its support of the best in SA music through a host of quality events through 2013 and into 2014 allowing more and more fans to take their time and enjoy SA music with us.                                                                                   

For pictures of the Industry Awards and the Award Ceremony, go to the EVENTS tab.

Nigeria's love of champagne takes sales growth to second highest in the World

Nigeria's love of champagne takes sales growth to second highest in world, however not everyone in country where 63% live on less than $1 a day is impressed with the $50m and rising spent each year on fizz. Nigerians' love of champagne is fast becoming fact as well as legend – with new figures forecasting that champagne consumption in the west African country will reach 1.1 million litres by 2017, with 2011 consumption at almost 8bn naira (£31m). Euromonitor found that Nigeria had the fastest growing rate of new champagne consumption in the world, second only to France, and ahead of rapid growth nations Brazil and China, and established markets such as the US and Australia. Eurominotor analyst Spiros Malandrakis said "People may find it surprising that Nigeria came second in the rankings, but it has an extremely extravagant elite, with Nollywood and the oil industry." Nigerians' love of big spending has attracted growing attention in recent months. Last year figures revealed that Nigerian tourists in the UK are the fourth biggest foreign spenders, ringing up an average £500 in each shop where they make purchases – four times what the average UK shopper spends. <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->
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