A little while back I went on a fun “Insta-drive” with the iStore and Mini – where we drove around Jozi, discovering cool spots of our city to snap. On our little adventure into the heart of the city – Maboneng, I discovered a hidden treasure! Tucked away in an unsuspecting building, I found a talented artist, hard at work, creating the most amazing, bold and graphic print clutch purses. His name is Fundi and his label, simply called Handmade by FUNDI. He makes unique African inspired pieces, entirely by hand (including cutting and stitching), using a combination of pure cow leather and striking, African print fabrics that are 100% cotton. The result! Totally drool worthy, statement accessories that will no doubt, add interest any personality to just about any outfit! His range not only includes clutches, but also shoulder bags, backpacks and laptop bags, earrings, necklaces and custom-made pieces. I particularly LOVED the cute clutch purses! They were impeccably well made! Such a great, proudly South African brand and such a talented artist! Check out Handmade by FUNDI on Facebook for more on his beautiful pieces.

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Yesterday I got to hang with the iStore and a bunch of cool kids, zipping around Jozi in fun Mini Cooper’s, snapping pics of all the pretty things, using our iPhone! Why you ask? To officially open the 2015 iStore iPhoneography Contest. If your iPhone is permanently attached to your hand and you’re always finding things to photograph, then you are an iPhoneographer, and you can get to experience your art like a real artist, thanks to the iPhoneography contest and exhibition! But before I tell you more about that, check out some of my city snaps that I posted on my Instagram (@stylescoop) and a whole lot more on my fun and random account (@dimidoodles)… We visited the Maboneng Precinct, which is any photographers dream and the amazing graffiti plastered walls of Newtown, Johannesburg. It was awesome! I got to hang with my Dubai bestie, Kelly (@x_kellyfung_x) and super cool insagrammer, Roy (@roywrench) and we snapped a bazillioon city pics. Get your art noticed! Now in its fifth year, iPhoneography encourages every iPhone user (professional or not) to get clicking, and submit their picture-perfect images into a nationwide competition. The competition culminates in two sensational exhibition events, where winners…

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