The lockdown battleship continues against high and low tides, which are impacting us in different ways. Unquestionably, we can find common ground on how we have coped with the situation and, by now, we should be well-equipped with our social distancing essentials. Which ones will stay post-corona? Your guess is as good as mine. Some
Read PostAs lockdown continues, I find myself taking each day as it comes with a glimmer of hope. A resilient mind comes with wisdom and great courage. However, the uncertainty of the future and doubt can test our willpower, such as in the current situation. It is fair to say that the social distancing rules have
Read PostSince the lockdown order, I, ironically, do not feel like a prisoner in my home but rather like a new person who has elevated from a cocoon of personal growth, strength and reflection. The centre of my world is officially my home that used to feel somewhat empty. Work and play have merged amidst a
Read PostUnprecedented global destruction is a sign of the times. Before the turn of the decade, who would have thought that 2020 would become paralysed by a deadly virus? The world is in pieces, with the global economy and millions of lives shattered – just like that. Our ‘normal’ way of living is at a standstill.
Read PostHollywood is the place to be especially during the award season; amongst the stars, the parties and the powerbrokers who set the scene. Plan your diary and wardrobe scrupulously ahead of the Oscars. Moreover, treat every invite as an opportunity to network, but attend fewer events based on quality rather than quantity. Charmaine Blake’s Oscar
Read PostStyle is the best address, but some of us lose our sense of direction along the way. Arthur Ashe said once, “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome”. Thus, have fun with fashion, play with your style and enjoy the journey of self-discovery until you are
Read PostThe 92nd Annual Academy Awards – internationally known as Hollywood’s biggest night – took place on Sunday, 9th February 2020 at The Dolby Theatre. Expect a soiree every night ahead of the Oscars. Furthermore, gifting suites operate daily to facilitate red-carpet styling and press requests in preparation for the cinematic phenomenon. Nathalie Dubois-Sissoko – President
Read PostWelcome to my first blog post of the decade – how to style a classic print? Happy New Year to whoever is reading this post. I know the celebratory hype of the new year is well and truly over. However, it is never too late to wish someone the best in love, health, wealth and
Read PostThere are only five days until Christmas Day. I have not quite finished my Christmas shopping in terms of gifts, food and beverages – a classic case of last-minute.com syndrome. Do you have much left to buy in preparation for Christmas Day? For those of you who (like me) leave essential things until the last
Read PostI have gone back to wearing black. Why? Because it is an elegant colour. I appreciate bright outfits, of which I have plenty, but black attire streamlines my silhouette and looks chic. I have recently chosen four items of clothing from Femme Luxe, all of which are black. You cannot go wrong with black wardrobe
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