I generally avoid malls on the weekend, but tomorrow is an exception, because there are two very reasonable reasons why you should be at Sandton City this weekend! Of course, my reasons are URBAN DECAY and YSL Beauty…

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Chocoholics rejoice, because the very first LINDT Chocolate Boutique in South Africa opened its glorious doors at Sandton City last month. I popped in there a little while ago to check it out and oh-em-gee chocolate heaven! Now I know you’re probably thinking, “hey, I need to get my body in shape for summer” (so do I), but if you’re going to do chocolate, then you might as well make it worth your while right? And there is no better place to indulge than at the LINDT Chocolate Bouqitique, a place dedicated to giving you an intimate, luxurious glimpse into the world of the LINDT Swiss Master Chocolatiers. A place where your appreciation for chocolate will surely be taken to the next level! At the LINDT store, you can explore a wide selection of international LINDT flavours, as well as the full range of well known favourites.

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[tps_header]This May, Louis Vuitton, one of the most lustworthy luxury brands, re-opened its “African flagship” in Sandton City’s new Diamond Walk. I was invited to the opening party on Tuesday night (scroll to the end for the gallery), and let me tell you gals, the store is a little piece of heaven; covered in wall-to-to-wall happiness of bags, shoes, scarves, jewellery, sunglasses and more… Every girl dreams of owning a piece of this iconic French brand. I know I have my heart set on a few pieces, and a visit to the Sandton Louis Vuitton flagship, just makes the possibility of owning a piece of LV (one day) that much more real. The fact that you can purchase your very own Louis without setting foot outside of South Africa, makes it easier to own this brand. Now that we’ve saved on overseas trips to buy a little Louis, let’s pretend to blow my budget in the Sandton City Louis Vuitton store. But where would I start? Perhaps a piece of fine Louis Vuitton jewellery, like these beautiful statement necklaces, or a bright bold bag like the Volta (above). Or a classic Monogrammed Louis Vuitton Bag? These two are the Delightful. I do love the Delightful, but my heart is set on the Neverfull MM,…

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I just came from the gorgeous Hermès Christmas Court in Sandton City.  If you ever wanted to smell something exquisite, then I highly recommend that you try Hermès fragrances out, for ladies and for guys too! You can sniff and experience all the scents at the Christmas Court and I love Jour d’Hermès for a bright and sparking scent for the ladies, and Voyage d’Hermès (which a mens cologne), but the scent is pretty unisex. I am sure a lot of ladies will love it! I do! For the guys, I’d recommend you try Hermès Terre d’Hermès, a very striking scent with a distinct splash of citrus. It actually reminds me of orange peels with woody notes. MMMM! Go and play and see for yourself if you’re in the area. The Hermès Christmas Court will be up until the 1st December 2014. That’s next week Monday, so be sure to check it out! It’s situated just in front of Edgars in Sandton City.

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Last week I was in Joburg for the Edgars Summer Launch, and while I was there, I got to take a peek inside the brand new Dune store in Sandton City! Well ladies, let me just tell you, the shoes are off the wall! Or rather on the ceiling! No kidding, they literally have actual shoes screwed onto the ceiling – how rad is that? And, I’m told that the shoes on the ceiling are from the current collection, and that the display is changed with each new collection. Genius idea! Now, if only they had a comfy couch in store, I could very happily lie there all day staring at the shoes. Scoopies Heaven! Awesome shopfront displays aside, let’s talk about the shoes… I saw many gorgeous styles, and I really wanted to take some of them home with me, but my credit card is still in recovery from my holiday, so I really had to behave! Not to say that I couldn’t admire the menu though…

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We’re thrilled to announce that British fashion label, Karen Millen will be opening their very first, stand alone store right here in South Africa! Next month Sandton City will welcome this brand, giving fashionista’s more choice and more accessible luxury! So jealous of all you Sandton shoppers right now!!!  If you’re not familiar with the brand, Karen Millen is all about the essential modern wardrobe that will take you through the seasons – so you’re looking at investment pieces that will keep you looking stylish for years. Each season, the brand’s in-house atelier creates twelve collections and you’ll be happy to know that these will be sent to the Sandton store on a weekly basis!    How exciting!

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At the Guess 30th Birthday breakfast, we were introduced to some of gorgeous items in the Guess Capsule collection, which is a limited edition collection of pieces that capture the brand’s industry changing creations. Drawing inspiration from iconic pieces that are stored in the GUESS archives, the Guess Capsule Collection combines original styling and vintage washes with modern influences. It follows the unique stone and acid washed, hand-treated denim designs which have always been a major part of the GUESS roots. Woven labels, buttons and rivets embrace the same aesthetic as original pieces which mirror the assortment of American and Italian fabrics used in the collections from the 1980s. The Capsule Collection features retro button front, gingham tops with tie-waists, colourful vintage tees with the original GUESS logo, a long-sleeve leopard print chiffon top and a feminine lace bustier, all initially worn by iconic GUESS models which Claudia Schiffer made famous in her first GUESS campaign. The exclusive capsule collection is already out and available at GUESS Sandton City, Menlyn, Gateway and V&A Waterfront. Get it before it’s gone!

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Last week I was sitting front row at the Woolworths Winter fashion show at Sandton City, getting a sneak peek at all the gorgeous winter fashions heading our way. Jewel tones, Androgyny and chunky knits were all the rage, with bright pops of colour and gorgeous textures! Here’ a little a little preview of what you can expect from Woolies this winter and some of my fave pieces that walked the runway, oh and some celeb pics too… If I had to pick one collection at Woolworths, I’d totally go for RE:. RE: is really becoming such a fashionable range and I’ve found that thier clothes fit really well, look amazing, are on trend and they are good quality too! Collage images (C) StyleScoop. Runway and Celeb Pics (C) Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

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Yippie! I got to shop at Zara Sandton City this weekend and it was fab! Like so many of you, I’ve been waiting for this brand to come to South Africa and I’m so glad it’s finally here. I was in Jozi for an 85th Birthday, but my hubby, being the best hubby there is, made sure we squeezed in some time to head to Sandton City. We woke up before the crack of dawn to catch and early flight, landed at OR Tambo at about 9 and went to Sandton City after picking up my mom in law’s car. I know ZARA is coming to Durban next, I’ve seen the store front so it’s a definite, but I don’t have an official date for them yet. Regardless, I couldn’t wait, so I was glad to be able to visit the very first ZARA in South Africa. Their clothes are beautiful. I already own a few pieces, that my mom sent me from overseas and the quality is really good. I heard mixed reactions about the price; some said it was reasonable others expensive. Whhhhaaat? Their prices are very good! Very reasonable and I’m actually quite surprised that they were…

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Iconic Men’s Fashion Brand Ben Sherman recently opened a new Flagship Store in Sandton City with a new funky Old London Underground look. The new store’s layout and design reflects the brands fusion of edge and style into a brand all guys love to wear. The current season’s collection is inspired by the notion of an “Englishman in New York” with a mix of Old English and Militaristic influences. Ben Sherman is a brand that offers menswear with a unique edge and style and is a must for fashion forward guys. Spotted at the launch party! Dion Chang, Anthony Billa, Saint Francis Tohlang along with Josie Field Fredy Fred, Randal Abrahams along with David van Vuuren and Benny Mudie, Dan Patlansky Ben Sherman is definitely a brand to check out this summer, we love their range of tailored chinos, edgy shirts, chunky knits and trendy blazers – perfect to pull together your summer style! By StanRaw Photos courtesy of Red Flag

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Lovers of Country Road and Trenery will be happy to know that Sandton City now houses a standalone Country Road as well as a brand new Trenery store alongside it. How B-E-A-utiful is this dress from Country Road? Love the colours, love the pattern, love, love, love! Just look at these beautiful goodies that arrived in the mail! I love you Country Road and Trenery! MWAH! And, to store all my cards, I love this genuine leather Country Road wallet. The cost of the wallet is only R399 and the quality is superb! But, what I love most, besides the vibrant, bright colour is that it’s got so much space for cards.  Next time you’re at Sandton City, pop into one of the stores, or both! As for me, I cant wait for them to open one in Durbs too! I’d welcome them with open arms 🙂

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By now, I’m sure you’ve seen and heard all the @SandtonCity girls who have been to the very first ZARA store in South Africa, brag and show off their ZARA purchases. If you haven’t, or even if you have, here’s an idea of what they get to experience. The Sandton City ZARA outlet is one of the largest ZARA outlets in the world! It’s more than 2, 700 square meters on a single floor! Shoe-wee! That’s bigger than our first townhouse, possibly even the whole block of them! What you probably didn’t know about ZARA is that the South African range is customized exclusively for South African’s, taking into account our climatic conditions. ZARA is probably one of the world’s leading fashion brands; loved by millions, including celebrities and a big hit with fashion bloggers, but thanks to ZARA, we wont have to wait for the trends to hit South Africa a season later! We’ll get the trendy styles, the same time that the fashion world living in the Northern Hemisphere gets them! With only adjustments to the fabric, which will be suited for our different seasons. No more waiting for last year’s trends to become “hot numbers” here in…

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