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I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes…

I did not have three thousand pairs of shoes…

Allison Scotsman February 11, 2010 0

… I had one thousand and sixty” Imelda Marcos, former Phillipines first lady but more importantly, shoe collector. When Imelda Marcos started her infamous shoe collection, she paved the way for other shoe connoisseurs.

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Africa’s Chic new online boutique

Africa’s Chic new online boutique

Allison Scotsman February 4, 2010 0

Last week saw the launch of Africhic.com, the online shopping portal of African fashion for Africa

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Not another celebrity clothing line

Not another celebrity clothing line

Allison Scotsman January 28, 2010 0

It used to be about the fragrance. Then it became their personal clothing labels. Now celebrities are going after the bigger prize: fashion houses

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Lady Luxe: Birkin around

Lady Luxe: Birkin around

Allison Scotsman January 21, 2010 0

When it comes to success, we all measure it differently. Some people are hung up on the perfect job or happy family. I on the other hand, will know I’ve made it when I’m

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Lady Luxe: My favourite dress

Lady Luxe: My favourite dress

Allison Scotsman January 14, 2010 1

It’s a question that has been posed many times. What’s your favourite dress and why? 

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So long, farewell

So long, farewell

Allison Scotsman January 7, 2010 0

One more year and with it some memorable fashion moments. 2009 brought wedding dresses, jackets, nipple pasties and the most interesting pair of shoes, ever. Here’s a recap of some of the events that

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The One&Only Spa luxury

The One&Only Spa luxury

Allison Scotsman December 18, 2009 1

There are four things I love above all else; Christopher Bailey, 80s music, spa treatments and luxury. When I get a chance to combine any of those loves I jump at it. So, when

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Do me daily Christopher Bailey

Do me daily Christopher Bailey

Allison Scotsman December 10, 2009 0

There are things in life I have to accept. Firstly, I will never be taller than I am now. I blame it on genetics. Secondly, I will never be one of those skinny woman

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In a galaxy – far, far, away…

In a galaxy – far, far, away…

Allison Scotsman December 3, 2009 0

When it comes to dresses, a regular woman remembers a few pivotal moments. There’s her first school dress. The dress she wore to her matric dance and then finally there’s her wedding dress. For

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Lady Luxe: You speak Prada

Lady Luxe: You speak Prada

Allison Scotsman November 26, 2009 2

Book clubs used to be about reading books and discussing them in coffee shops over lattes. Then bored housewives used the idea as a cover for drinking wine in the afternoon without being judged.

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