London Photo Diary
London

London Photo Diary

I always wanted to go to London. So when I found out I’d be traveling to London with River Island, a hot British fashion brand new to SA, I was over the moon! There was a lot I wanted to see, but there just wasn’t enough time to see it all. However, I did manage to squeeze in a few sights, a traditionally Brit Fish & Chips din-din and some shopping! The highlight of my trip no doubt, was visiting the River Island headquarters (check out my post and video here) and also attending their “RIxmas14” – Christmas in July press preview – which I’ll show you guys more of next week. For today’s post, I wanted to share a small photo diary of my trip. Going through these pics makes me want to go back all over again! London is such a buzzing, beautiful place. Even walking the streets is an amazing sight seeing experience! I love the old buildings, the fact that people walk – I’ve never walked so much in my life! And just the atmosphere in general. One of the things I really wanted to see was the “Coco Chanel Lampposts”. I read about the legend of these, I think in Camilla Morton’s, “How to Walk…

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August 3, 2014
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River Island Headquarters Tour + Video
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River Island Headquarters Tour + Video

Last week, I was flown out to London, to get an inside scoop of the RIVER ISLAND brand. A brand that I’m really excited will be available in SA! Part of my trip, included a visit and little tour of the gigantic RIVER ISLAND Headquarters in London! I got to see the team, of over 600+ doing their thing to create the amazing fashion brand that we will soon get our paws on! RIVER ISLAND is a huge British brand, with over 300 stores in the UK. Plus then stores in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and from tomorrow, SOUTH AFRICA! It’s also ASOS’ biggest selling brand, next to ASOS’ own in-house brand. There was so much to take in! Fashion designers, buyers, trend setters, online, marketing, photographers, PR’s, graphic designers, stylists … everyone is housed under one roof and everything is designed right there in the London HQ. This allows for heaps of creativity, inspired by the different cultures and scenes. But first, a little bit of background on the brand, so you know what to expect when it hits SA tomorrow – yeee-haaa! After a quick coffee with RIVER ISLAND’s Keith & Emily in the staff canteen (that looks more like a trendy restaurant), I was given the full tour of the HQ.…

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July 24, 2014
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Hello from London
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Hello from London

Hi gals Sorry I’ve been a little quiet this week, but I have a good excuse! I’m in London. I arrived here early this morning and I’m here for a couple of days to check out the River Island headquarters. The brand, which brings us Great Fashion From Great Britain will be launching in South Africa later this month. Yay! All I can say is get excited! I checked out the Oxford Street store briefly this morning and the range is bea-uuuutiful! I want everything!!! From what I’ve seen, the clothes are edgy and stylish with so many drool-worthy pieces! Day, Night, Casual and Glam – everything covered under one roof! Follow me (@stylescoop) on Instagram for an inside scoop from the streets of London! Here’s a peek so far… Enjoy [signature]

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July 15, 2014
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Time To Travel

Time To Travel

You guys! I recently got the most amazing news ever! Next week, little old me, will be jet setting to the UK (first time ever) to check out the latest offering from River Island. The brand launches in South Africa this month (thanks Edgars) and later on, in September, the doors to the first South African River Island Concept store will open! I am so excited that I’ll be getting a first look at what will be on offer, and of course, I’ll share with you guys! I’m also really excited about going to London! Woo Hoo! What to wear?! What to take?! What to See?! Where to Shop?! Questions, questions, so many questions… But the ultimate thing on my mind right now is travelling and getting packed! Of course, I’ll be travelling with my TUMI, but here are some other exciting items from the latest TUMI Fall 2014 collection that I would just D-I-E to get my hands on to take with… As you probably know, I am obsessed with organising and packing is no exception! I’ve been overseas a couple of times (and locally about a bazillion), and every time I get a little better at packing. And these goodies from the TUMI Journey collection are right…

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July 8, 2014
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Lipsy love

Lipsy love

Lipsy, the stylish British fashion brand from the heart of London brings you hot, sexy pieces that allow you to embrace the current catwalk trends, but at a more affordable price.  Even A-Lister’s are loving the Lipsy look, some of which include Lindsay Lohan, Kate Middleton, Natasha Bedingfield, Girls Aloud, Lily Allen amongst others.    Closer to home Tanya van Graan, Lee-Anne Liebenberg, Elbe van der Merwe and Hlubi Mboya all love dressing up in Lipsy for those red carpet moments. Check out the hot new winter range from Lipsy available in selected stores (see below) The middle outfit is my absolute favourite.  Chic, sexy, elegant and very stylish.  The jacket worn by the first model is also gorgeous. There’s the killer jacket again – simply Divine!

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March 14, 2009
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