Category: life etc.
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Nelson Mandela.
Today we mourn the passing of a Legend. At five years old I was too young to understand what Nelson Mandela’s fight to emancipate South Africa from the apartheid regime that enshrined the racist ideology already in existence and institutionalised white supremacy, meant for my generation. But as I got older, my parents, who lived through…
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Syria- a test of diplomacy.
In March of 2003 the world woke up to news and scenes of Iraq under attack. Chief amongst the reasons given by President George Bush for this attack was that Saddam Hussein’s regime was in possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction, and as such a threat to global security. At the time we didn’t know…
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Fifty Years On From The Dream…
August 28 1963, about 250,000 men and women, black and white, Marched On Washington side by side, in what would become known as one of the most defining moments in history. The day culminated in the most definitive speech ever given. The speaker was a preacher from Georgia, his name was Dr. Martin Luther King…
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The September Issue Best in Show- Vogue Australia.
It goes without saying that the September Issue is a beacon in the fashion industry, not least because it officially ushers in fall proper with the new season selects; coats, dresses, shoes, bags etc, but what really gets us going are the cover girls for September. Crucially, the Vogue September Issues, you know, being the…
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Yes, Jay Z IS Ignorant.
I’ll admit, I’ve never really been a fan of Jay Z, he writes lyrics, makes hit records, good for him. He’s not doing anything his predecessors haven’t done, maybe even better. So you know, whatever. But the modicum of likeness I had for Jay Z really died when I saw his interview with Oprah Winfrey,…
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When People Cheat.
This piece in the New York Magazine had me riled up from the first line. I loathe cheats. Cheating is the ultimate sign of weakness. And its rude. Choices; we all have them. That’s the whole point of living in a free and democratic society; if you don’t want to be in a relationship with…
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Designers vs Critics; It’s a Bloody Business Really.
Fashion is a lot of things to a lot of people, but for the most part, fashion is PERSONAL to everyone. The interpretation often differs as will points of view, but that is what makes the industry what it is. And with ever increasing receding barriers, opinions are a dime a dozen. Arguably, the last…
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My Dear Old Dad.
My future husband MUST be like my dad, except for maybe taller, but he must possess most, if not all the qualities my dad possesses because my daddy is simply awesome. Awesomely so. I’m one of those girls that still calls her dad; “daddy” and will continue to do so because you just never stop…
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On Luxury; High Street v High Fashion.
My first designer handbag was a Gucci canvas Tote in chocolate GG print with a leather pocket on the front. I remember being so excited as I traipsed down New Bond Street to the Gucci store that day, dressed especially, in jeans and my very best Ralph Lauren shirt with my old faithful loafers also…