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Diamonds & Dust
blog.diamondsanddust.co.za
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A guide to vintage and everything fashionable!
#34936 in All , #4369 in General Fashion

Living in a fantasy world

I’m currently laying on the grass underneath a big tree that’s loosing its orange leaves. I feel like I’ve been living in this fantasy world for the past few weeks. I’ve been ...

6 h ago

Kate Moss for Mango

Yes. Kate Moss does look good in practically everything she wears. Apart from that, I’ve always loved Mango clothing. The quality has always been exceptional in my eyes. I wonder when this coll...

1 day ago

Strawberry Swing

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe. Dress: Mango / Shoes: Converse / Sunnies: Thrifted

09 may 12

V&A ballgown exhibition

Pink embroidered organza evening dress with ribbon bow, Bellville Sassoon, 1964. Coral cape gown, Yuki, 1972. Pink embroidered and quilted silk bustier, jacket and crinoline skirt, Cindy Beadman, lat...

07 may 12

MaxMara

This is what happens when you go to your sister’s new apartment, steal her MaxMara jacket, zip it right to the top and end up looking like a ninja burglar.

02 may 12

Natalia Vodianova

Love this 60s inspired shoot with Natalia Vodianova for US Vogue (September 2011). You’ll recognise Brighton in the background too. Source

28 apr 12 1 person likes this

Behind the scenes of ‘Past Perfect’

This shoot is the brainchild of Matthew Schnetler. Totally blown away by the lighting, effects, composition, concept and just everything. Photographer – Matthew Schnetler Fashion Stylist –...

25 apr 12

New boots

These are my new boots. And I’m going to live in them this winter.

21 apr 12

Behind the scenes of ‘Living in an Autumn forest’

Photographer – Lauren Fletcher Fashion & Concept Stylist – Nicole Danielle Warr Make-up Artist – Marieke Merts Hair Stylist – Midgley Ross Howe Model – Aisha Baker A...

18 apr 12

Autumn Leaves

AUTUMN LEAVES . . In the Autumn of our lives There was dancing in the street Lively leaves of yellow and gold Laughing and loving as they grow old. . . Dancing leaves off the ground A swirl of colour...

16 apr 12

Easter cupcakes

I never bake. Like ever. And on Good Friday, Luke and I decided we’d bake our first ever Easter cupcakes together (thought it deserved a blog post). Here are the ingredients: Vanilla Cupcakes: ...

12 apr 12

April/May issue of Vintage Lifestyle

The April/May issue of Vintage Lifestyle is out! Click here to read it (it’s free).

10 apr 12 1 person likes this

Wrapping up issue eight

If you haven’t read issue eight of Vintage Lifestyle Magazine, then here’s a little reminder of why you should… Meagan Dill’s “Seven ideas for a vintage-themed picnic...

04 apr 12

Dreaming of Tokyo

I’m quite obsessed with Japanese street fashion. It’s so completely different to any other sense of style in the world, and I love that. I think maybe it all began back in high schoolR...

02 apr 12

Dreaming of Tokio

I’m quite obsessed with Japanese street fashion. It’s so completely different to any other sense of style in the world, and I love that. I think maybe it all began back in high schoolR...

02 apr 12

90s supermodels

Kate Cindy & Claudia Christy & Linda Linda, Naomi & Christy Linda These are some of my favourite images from the 90s. They’re so great, that one day I might want some of them printe...

29 mar 12

BTS

So I never post ‘behind the scenes’ pictures of the VL shoots…simply because I either forget my camera or I’m too busy running around with rails of clothing shouting “fa...

26 mar 12

Kate Moss.

Kate Moss, in the Coco Chanel suite, at the Ritz hotel in Paris. What I wouldn’t do to go there. Or have a shoot there (I can dream, right?). I love this shoot for Vogue. I recognised so many o...

21 mar 12

New York, New York

I know the famous yellow taxi’s are everywhere in New York, but I love seeing a bit of them in various fashion related pictures. For example: fashion editorials, street style pictures, movies, ...

19 mar 12

Avant

Avant were one of the collections that I loved from Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week here in SA. I think I’d wear everything from this collection. Well done to the Avant ladies! To see the res...

14 mar 12

Ulyana Sergeenko Spring Summer 2012

I’m sure you all know by now that I love Ulyana Sergeenko. Like lots and lots. I’m so impressed with her latest collection. The floral, bottle green, polka dots and vintage silhouettes ar...

12 mar 12

Vintage apartment

Oh my. This is an absolute drool-fest. I want this apartment to be my ‘when I visit London apartment’. I love the vintage feel (obviously), the vintage/modern fashion pictures placed righ...

09 mar 12 1 person likes this

Alexander McQueen

I try and watch most of the fashion week shows live streaming and one particular show I’m always eager to see is Alexander McQueen. I always admire Sarah Burton’s hard work and craftsmans...

07 mar 12 1 person likes this

Haider Ackermann

The first thing that popped to mind when I saw this collection was: brilliant silhouettes, colours, lines and texture. And the boots are just gorgeous (me wantttteee). So many shows that I enjoyed &#...

05 mar 12 1 person likes this

High Tea

A birthday High Tea with my pretty friends. Who also thought it would be hilarious to tie the balloons to my ankle.

01 mar 12

birthday fun.

23rd of February I turned 21. I honestly had the best birthday ever. I was super spoiled and I’m sooooo grateful for everything my amazing family did for me. I got woken up by my mom and my Luk...

27 feb 12

Tangerine.

Antonio Berardi A/W RTW 2012/13 Matthew Williamson A/W RTW 2012/13 Jonathan Saunders A/W RTW 2012/13 Stella McCartney A/W RTW 2012/13 Mulberry A/W RTW 2012/13 I can’t help but have the song ...

22 feb 12

this weekend

sushi. movies. conversation. late mornings. origin coffee. friends. helicopters. photo’s. new shoes. ships. family time. food. late nights. shopping. gifts. cricket. fun. gin & tonic. swimm...

20 feb 12

Victoria Beckham A/W 2013

I’m a huge fan of Victoria Beckham. I used to dress up as Posh Spice, collect posters of her, read every single book about her, etc. All of that aside though, I love this collection. I’d ...

15 feb 12

Issue Eight

Issue Eight of my magazine is up. It would mean so much to me if you had a browse through it

10 feb 12

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