Screen Actors Guild Awards - Red Carpet Report

Hi Loves,

The SAG Awards were on this weekend and of course Hollywood royalty came out in all its glory to grace the red carpet. So here’s my take on what were the hits, and a very very bad miss that deserves a handsome fine; and of course the makeup looks that stood out for me that I feel are appropriate for summer. Enjoy!

HITS

 

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BEST DRESSED

These two were my favorite dresses for the night
 

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HORRIBLE MISS

I just don’t know what she was going for her : goth, nun, goth-nun?

#confused

#fireyourstylist

#wherethefashionpoliceat

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BEST RED CARPET COMEBACK

Keira Knightley made a great comeback with this purple number, after her ultimate fail for the Golden Globes. She is looking absolutely gorgeous and glowing.

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BEST FACE BEATS

          fair skin

 

           medium/olive skin

 

 

          dark skin

 

As always God bless, xoxo

Gugu

All pictures copyrights of POPSUGAR.COM . See full report here

Part 2: Formidable Women who Inspire Us

Khanyi Dhlomo

Born Khanyisile Nokuthula Dhlomo in 17 December 1974 in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, Khanyi is the youngest and only daughter to parents Oscar and Venetia Mkhize. 
The media mogul is the Managing Director of Ndalo Media, which she founded in 2007. She is also the founder of DestinyConnect and the Founding Editor of Destiny Magazine and Destiny Man.

At only the tender age of 20, and still a journalism student at WITS university; she was cast as the first black anchor for SABC1 which saw rates for the 8 o'clock news hit record heights.

Print media has always been closest to her heart, and she has always wanted to be part of the editorial side of the business. The opportunity opened for her when she was hired as the Fashion & Beauty assistant for True Love Magazine. She was mostly the errand girl and the job was not glamourous at all but that only drove her determination to learn the ropes about the media magazine business in that period.

Lady Luck was smiling upon her as once again, at only age 22, she was hired as the magazine's editor (8 years).Within a year at her leadership, True Love Magazine doubled its circulation from 70 000 to 140 000 and it became the most read women's magazine in SA.

 She has 2 sons from her first marriage. After her divorce she moved to Paris and worked there as the Manager of South Africa's Tourism Board between 2002 and 2005.

Having the desire to start her own company and magazine propelled to Harvard Business School where she obtained an MBA. She met Jonathan Newhouse ( Chairman of Conde Nast International which publishes Vogue Magazine), who mentored her while at Harvad and gave her valuable insight into the media business which helped her develop the blueprint for Ndalo Media.

She founded Ndalo Media which is a joint venture with Media24 (publishers for Naspers which is Aafrica's largest media company). Through Ndalo Media, Khanyi publishes Destiny and Destiny Man magazines, which are high-end magazines targeting successful professionals.

in 2008 she took the magazine digital and launched DestinyConnect.com

She is one of Africa's most inspiring and successful business women whom I personally admire.

Her Achievements include:

• South Africa's Most Influential Women | 2012

• Women in the Media | Vodacom Women in the Media | 2008

• Alumnus of the year | Stellenbosch Business School

• Most Influential Woman in South African Media | Media Magazine | 2003

• Editor of the Year | AdVantage

• S.A.'s Best Dressed Woman

• Most Stylish Newsreader | Elle Magazine

• Editor of the Year | Elle Magazine 

She holds the following under her stylish belt:

• Non-Executive Director - Foschini Retail Group
• Advisory Board Member - University of Stellenbosch Business School
• Founder - Ndalo Luxury Ventures
  • Luminance Boutique Store
• • Destiny (Magazine)
  • Destiny Man (Magazine)
• Managing Director - Ndalo Media

Ladies I present to you our very own Khanyi Dhlomo......................................

Inside her Luminance Boutique Store

Her Magazine Destiny

With Carolina Herrere Jr in her store, which stores high-end clothing and perfumes, e.t.c

With husband Chinezi Chijioke

And her Luminance Boutique

Luminance

 

 

Formidable Women who Inspire Us

Hello loves,

It's been quite a while. Sorry about that work has been keeping me busy.
This is a first installment of a series featuring woman who are an inspiration to myself and a lot of your fashion and style conscious ladies out there. Strong women who continue to prove that the sky is not too far to reach for your stars, and be all you dream to become, with hard work and determination of course
So let's begin...............

Carolina Herrera

Born Carolina Josefina Pacanins y Niño,  in January 8, 1939, Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan-American fashion designer known for "exceptional personal style"
Her designs have been seen on First Ladies from Jacqueline Onassis to Michelle Obama. The New York Times cited her designs as "elegant and worldly without ever being fussy".

 She was introduced to the world of fashion by her grandmother who took her to see shows by Balenciaga and buying her outfits at Lanvin and Dior. She has been quoted to say " My eyes grew accostomed to seeing pretty things"Carolina Herrera: Portrait of a Fashion Icon, by Alexandra Kotur, Published by Assouline, 2004, from the forward by Hamish Bowles pp. 8-13


The company has been based in New York City since 1980. Some of her notable clients include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom she designed the dress for her daughter Caroline's wedding.
She has dressed Diana de Melo, Duchess of Cadaval amongst an elite clientele. At age 75 she is still going strong and one can't help but admire her skill and impercable style.

Some of her achievements include:
 -Gold Medal of The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute 1997
-Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts: Spain
-Member of the Board of Directors for CFDA since 1999
-  Member of the Board of Directors for Mimi So since 2004
-Womenswear Designer of The Year 2004
-The International Centre in New York Award of Excellence
-Lifetime Achievement Award from The Council of Fashion Designers of America 2008
-Fashion Group International Superstar Award
-Style Awards Designer of the Year 2012
-The "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Title for her 2011 Collection
-And recently the 2014 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion

Some of her designs to inspire you..................

And my personal favorite from the Pre-Fall 2014 Collection...............sigh...................I die............

Royal Tea Party Pics

Hello loves,

As promised here are the pictures from the party. I hope you get inspired to throw your own soon; and maybe send me an invite (lol)

 Dress and Bow                     : Popstar's Ladies Boutique
Pearl earrings and necklace   : Mr Price
Fur Shrug                              :Foschini
I went with a pale pink heel to compliment  the bow and lipstick and also bring life to the dark shade of the dress
Hope to see that invite soon,

smoochies,
Gugu

Royal Tea Party

Hello loves,
It's weekend and most of us have a fully booked weekend or just opt to stay in; either way make sure you rest enough so you can conquer the coming week.
As you might have guessed, i am attending a Royal Tea Party this weekend- so today we talking the Queen's type of tea (yes not your usual cuppa!)

So here's a bit of background for you:
 The original tea party began as an “afternoon tea” by royal Britain’s Anna, the Duchess of Bedford. Anna started drinking tea and eating light refreshments in the afternoons, since it was typical to eat only breakfast and dinner at that time in Britain, and she began inviting friends to join her and soon the afternoon tea tradition was born. The most famous historical tea party is the Boston Tea Party which was instrumental in creating America and was an impetus for the American Revolutionary War. Who would have thought a cup of tea could accomplish that!!!

Tea Party Etiquette

Just like the royalty and upper class did in the original tea parties, it is important to use proper etiquette when attending a formal tea party. Here are a few tea party etiquette tips to remember:

• If you like to have milk in your tea, add it to the teacup before the tea is poured. Also, do not use lemon in your tea if you are also using milk to avoid curdling of the milk.(YUCK!)
• Hold the handle of the teacup using your thumb and your first one or two fingers. There is no need to stick out your pinky; this is an exaggeration ! (SMH). Do not loop your fingers through the teacup handle or cradle the side or bottom of the cup with your hands.
• Take small, quiet sips of your tea. Do not blow on the tea if it is too hot.
• When you are not drinking tea, place the cup on the saucer.
• Make sure to place the napkin in your lap and never on the table; if you leave the table put the napkin in your seat.
• It is fine to eat most of the foods with your fingers, taking small bites; however, use a fork when trying to eat messy foods.

Menu Idea
Keep it light, you do not want to get all blotted, especially if it's a low tea like the one I'm attending because lunch is still going to come.High Tea is served usually after 6pm and can incorporate more heavier options to the menu.

CAN WE SAY YUM

Now let's get to the fun part: attire !!!

Of course no one says chic & class like the Duchess of Cambridge, so here are a few of Catherine's outfits for inspiration.

Kate attending the Royal Tea Party at Buckingham Palace which amongst 8000 (yes! it's still tea) guests saw the Queen,Camilla and Prince Charles in attendance.

Kate wore a gorgeous Emilia Wickstead dress and nude heels with matching clutch with her signature hat in tow, absolutely loved it.

 

And a little Michele Obama won't hurt!

50s Look- think Dita von Tees

 

Modern Look

 

More and more dresses

 

which is your favourite style?

But remember don't go cray cray on us as demonstrated below............ uhm dumbfounded.................

  NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And watch your hem length

See Monday's post on the pictures from the event, till then ching!
 Au revoir

smoochies,

Gugu