My Kase: Stylishly Sad

Hey honies... I've had a horrible past couple of days. I have yet again been reminded of how much I need to live life to the fullest, not hold grudges and tell/ show those I love how much I do cause tomorrow might never come. Death is such a sad reality.

Wore this to my sis's memorial service.

Colour block heels: Aldo
Black tights: Primark
Stripped Pencil Skirt: Primark
White Pussybow Shirt: Woolworths
Navy Double Breasted Jacket: H&M
Earrings: Primark

My Kase: What. A. Day!!

Today just wasn't my day. Firstly I overslept, then my hair was just not cooperating and to top it all off, there was bumper to bumper traffic which resulted to me being late. The nippy Jozi weather also didn't help make things any better.
Anyway...enough ranting and on to my quickly-put-together-outfit.

Boots- Aldo
Jeggings- River Island
Jumper- H&M
Snood- H&M
Blazer- Hand-me-down from mommy's closet
Nerd glasses- Primark
Hat- Camden Town

Street Kase: A Page From Banele's Fashion Diary

See...I do keep my promises :p

There's a lot more where these came from. so...just keep your eyes peeled for more of Banele's gorgeous vintage outfits.

S/S 2012 Trends: THE AMERICAN DREAM

Be it retro-America at Prada , or cowgirl-chic at Marc Jacobs and Viktor & Rolf , T-shirts emblazoned with the stars and stripes or Miu Miu's prairie girl patchwork, the fashion world are having a dalliance with all things America.

Clockwise from top left: Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Prada, DSquared2, Miu Miu, Viktor&Rolf, Thakoon.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: FRESH PRINTS

A fresh new print hit the catwalks this season, so discard of your autumn/winter 2011 spots - grids and checkerboards are on their way in. Marios Schwab, Gareth Pugh and Christian Dior will show you how it's done.

Clockwise from bottom left: Christian Dior, Marni, Hakaan, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Gareth Pugh, Marios Schwab.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: LACE UP

When it comes to lace this season, think big. Whether it's head-to-toe colour-pop lace at Valentino or Miu Miu, or super-sized broderie anglaise at Louis Vuitton and Giambattista Valli, spring/summer 2012 lace should be an outfit's main event.

Clockwise from top left: Valentino, Erdem, Vaentino, Elie Saab, Miu Miu, Giambattista Valli, Simone Rocha, Louis Vuitton.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: SHINE ON

Shiny fabrics and jewel colours are the loud and proud choice for those looking to make statement this summer. Be it green cellophane trousers like Theysken's Theory or shimmying satin at Giorgio Armani, you really can't shine too much.

Left to right: Paco Rabanne, Marc Jacobs, Haider Ackermann, Diesel Black Gold, Prabal Gurung, Giorgio Armani, Theysken's Theory.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: UNDERWATER LOVE

Mermaid dresses, conch clutches and glittering trails of starfish dotted the runways for spring/summer at Givenchy, Chanel and Versace amongst others.

Left to right: Elie Saab, Versace, Givenchy, Chanel, Giles.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: GLOBAL TRAVELLER

Bottega Veneta was hailed as one of the best collections of the season by our editors here at the Telegraph, but there were plenty of others getting in on the tribal action too; Donna Karan, Burberry Prorsum and Etro to name but a few.

Clockwise from bottom left: Rue de Mail, Bottega Veneta, Donna Karan, Burberry Prorsum, Etro.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: GET SPORTY

Get a spring in your summer step with the new season's sportwear. Mix electric oranges, bright greens and royal blues like at Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Victoria Beckham.

Clockwise from bottom left: Rag & Bone, VIctoria Beckham, Stella McCartney, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kenzo, Lacoste, Alexander Wang.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: PYJAMA PARTY

Night-time staples are taking a chic stroll through the day with pyjama-style trouser suits hitting the catwalks. Seems kind of wrong but chic offerings from Stella McCartney, Jonathan Saunders and Antonio Marras amongst others, would suggest otherwise.

Left to right: Jonathan Saunders, Diane von Furstenberg, Antonio Marras, Haider Ackermann, Stella McCartney, Richard Nicoll.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk 

S/S 2012 Trends: GATSBY GLAMOUR

With Baz Luhrmann's Great Gatsby hitting cinema screens this year, the roaring Twenties is back in vogue. Gucci lead the charge with its deco flapper dresses with Ralph Lauren and Etro close behind.

Clockwise from bottom left: Ralph Lauren, Etro, Etro, Gucci, Philosphy di Alberta Ferretti, Alberta Ferretti.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: YELLOW FEVER

Tangerine tango might be the Pantone colour of the year but every shade of yellow is the colour of the season. Be it pastel, banana, custard or lemon curd, every collection had a dash of the colour.

Clockwise from bottom left: Reed Krakoff, Nicole Farhi, Mulberry, Preen, Vera Wang, Aquascutum.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: PASTEL PRINCESSES

Perhaps the strongest trend of the season comes with a softly softly approach. Sugary shades on sweet pastel pieces are the order of the spring/summer day with everyone from Chanel and Louis Vuitton to 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jonathan Saunders and Alexander McQueen dipping in.

Clockwise from top left: Christopher Kane, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Versus, Givenchy, Marios Schwab, Dolce&Gabbana, Chanel, Antonio Berardi, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Jonathan Saunders.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: PAISLEY PERFECTION

Paisley is the print to be seen in this spring, but keep it modern by making a bold statement like J.W Anderson, Stella McCartney and Jil Sander. For an opulent edge add deep jewel colours like Haider Ackermann.

Left to right: Jil Sander, Haider Ackermann, Stella McCartney, J.W.Anderson.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: BOLD BOUQUETS

Florals are back again for spring/summer with more colour combinations than ever. Mixing prints like at Dries Van Noten and Antonio Marras, and clashing colour at Mary Katrantzou are the way to get your flower fix this season.

Clockwise from bottom left: Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou, Dries Van Noten, Rodarte, Clements Ribiero, Antonio Marras, DKNY.

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

S/S 2012 Trends: TOP OF THE CROPS

Be it with a '50s style flared skirt, or atop a peasant style maxi, the way to wear your top this season is short, short, short. From ruched bandeaus at Prada to structured longline bras at Nina Ricci, this is the season to get your abs into shape.

Closkwise from bottom left: Nina Ricci, Proenza Schouler, Miu Miu, Preen, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Dolce&Gabbana

Images and info courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk

Street Kase: Sweet Pink

I'm not really a fan of the colour Pink, but I just love these brogues. Sweet, aren't they?!?!

My Kase: A Splash Of Red

Bought these tights a while back and only cause they were marked down. Yep...I'm cheap like that-lol. So...I finally grew the balls to rock them the other day and this is how I did it.

Ankle boots: Primark
Red tights: Mr Price
Dress: H&M
Thin Belt: Old
Jumper: Primark
Snood: H&M
Earrings: Primark

Street Kase: Aztec Loving

How funky and on trend is Nikita though?
Love how he paired the Aztec "meggings" with plain colours to make them standout!

My Kase: Misjudgement

So...I guess the weatherman forgot to tell me that the cold front was only till Sun. I was boiling in this outfit on Mon.

My practical and easy to work in ensemble:

Oxfords: Primark
Tights: Primark
Skirt: Mr Price
Polo-neck: Woolworths
Earrings: Old

Thanx for the pics Tumi ;)

My Kase: A Night With The Muffins

Took these pics at 4am, we had just gotten back from the ABC'ers CLUB charity event in Braamfontein.
A good night out, for a great coarse!

So happy I finally got to see the Muffins on stage properly.

My ensemble:
Purple Wedge Ankle Boots: Primark
Pink Jeans: Diesel
Slim Belt: Primark
White Vest: Primark
Navy Blazer: H&M
Watch: Argos
Earrings: Old