Topshop Opens at Gateway Durban

Topshop Opens at Gateway Durban

We’re so excited to finally welcome one of London’s trend setting clothing brands, Topshop and Topman to South Africa! They’ve recently opened a store in Sandton and now, Durban’s Gateway Theater of Shopping plays home to the second TOPSHOP store in South Africa. Always first with the trends and shopping scoop, StyleScoop was there to bring you an inside look at this amazing new chain. It opened officially on Saturday, 14th December at 10am, but the media got to enjoy a sneak peek one hour before the official launch, complete with yummy muffins, coffee and early morning treats from another Gateway hotspot, Tasha’s! Take a look a some stylish pieces we scooped…   As you can see, lots and lots of trendy studs and leopard prints! I actually need to make a second trip to TopShop to see what else there is on offer. I was most impressed with the selection and found myself running around from section to section snapping up all the exciting pieces. The store itself is surprisingly quite large and also hosts TOPMAN, which (guys) I’m afraid, I didn’t get a chance to check out! When the store was still being renovated, judging by the entrance…

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December 18, 2012
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Insta-Scoop; Chocolate Nail Polish, Arm Swag & TopShop Opening in Durban

Insta-Scoop; Chocolate Nail Polish, Arm Swag & TopShop Opening in Durban

How was your week? Here are some snaps from my week in Instagrams… From chocolate nail polish to arm swag and some snaps from the TopShop opening in Durban. Are you on instagram? You can follow me here! (@stylescoopdotcoza) 1. Enjoying some drinks in the Lighthouse Bar! 2. Definitely not a bad view! Not bad at all! More details in the Feb @ellemagazinesa cc @ms_elle_beauty. 3. Sweet treats! Good morning world! 4. Oh yeah! Excitement for #topshopsa opening next in Durban! 5. The only bloom that’s left. Hopefully some sun can revive my orchids. 6. Chocolate nail polish! Love it #Mavala 7. Festive nails using #CND Tropic Coral and Antique Gold Pigment Additives @CNDKZN 8. @thesocialitesa sipping her Tasha’s at #topshopsa 9. Holy moly! Now that’s some HOT arm swag! P.S! We’ll have more on the Topshop Store opening later today, so stay tuned for some in store scoops and snaps! Have a fabulous Monday, made even more fabulous by being a public holiday! Whoop! Xo Dimi

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December 17, 2012
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GUESS Denim Drive

GUESS Denim Drive

Last weekend Gateway was cooking! DJ Euphonik was there, heating up the GUESS store, spinning the decks as part of GUESS Denim Drive campaign. Such a fabulous campaign that runs until the 15th December, with loads of exciting competitions and in store events. I was at the Lady GAGA concert in Jozi (boo), but from what I am told, the GUESS Gateway event was a truly fun filled day! Euphonik drew massive crowds with his fresh and funky beats, giving shoppers a chance to check out the gorgeous GUESS merchandise on offer and of course, giving away GUESS shopping vouchers. Even though I couldn’t be there in the flesh, my “eyes” were there to bring you some behind the scenes pics of the event, as well as scoop up the latest, hottest, most amazing trends on offer at GUESS right now. PS! You still have one more chance to catch @poppyismyname and @euphonik mix it up live at GUESS and win a R1000 voucher on the day and a chance to shop with either of the DJ’s! This Saturday, 15 December Euphonik will be at GUESS Menlyn, while Poppy will be doing her thing at GUESS Fourways! Pop in between 12-1pm to check them out! And,…

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December 4, 2012
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Style Your Eyes

Style Your Eyes

Durban peeps, be sure to visit Gateway Mall this weekend and spot  the ‘Style Your Eyes’ event brought to you by Vogue Eyewear! Free make-up and hair styling mini make-overs are on offer and the  Vogue Eyewear Stylists will  advise you on the perfect eyewear style for your facial features! How cool is that? PLus, you’ll also get a R100-00 voucher off your Vogue Eyewear purchase. Get the ‘designer look without the designer price tag’ with Vogue Eyewear at Gateway Mall on the 1st & 2nd Dec from 9am.

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November 28, 2012
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The Best Eggs Benedict in Durbs – Arts Café

The Best Eggs Benedict in Durbs – Arts Café

If you’re in Durban and looking for a great place to have brunch on a lazy Sunday morning, look no further than the Arts Café in Glenwood, Durban. A fabulous venue with a fabulous menu! They make the most amazing Eggs Benedict you’ve ever tasted! A perfect recipe, made with just the right amount of Hollandaise sauce, so that you can still taste the other ingredients. I’m all about fabulous food that looks and tastes good, but I also like to taste the different flavours and textures of the meal. Their Eggs Benedict is definitely a winner. I tried the spinach, while my other (and better) half, had the salmon on Sunday and we both agree, they are the best we’ve had! Cooked to perfection, so that when you “dig in” and cut the egg, the yolk pours out, while the egg whites stay firm and properly cooked. While you’re there you simply have to try their Spanish coffee. It’s coffee served in a glass (as apposed to a cup or mug) and flavoured with citrus and cinnamon! Mmmm! Totally unique and a must for all coffee lovers. The Arts Café is trendy and has a lovely atmosphere. Whenever we’ve…

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October 8, 2012
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Lashes, Falsies & Fascinators for the Durban July

Lashes, Falsies & Fascinators for the Durban July

We’re counting down the days to the 2012 Durban July. Yesterday we showed you what to wear to the July with inspiration from local, South African designers. Today, we’ll show you how to get glam with stylish fascinators, falsies and fabulous, coloured lashes…. You simply can’t go to the Durban July without donning a stylish head piece! We’re absolutely loving this brightly coloured, feather fascinator from The Little Hattery on 36Boutiques.com. They promise to deliver your fascinator to you within 48 hours, so if you haven’t got your head gear, you still have time! A gorgeous fascinator needs gorgeous lashes! Coloured mascara’s are all the rage and perfect for The Durban July! Clarins Instant Definition Mascara in Intense Blue (R235) is great to amp up any eye colour. For more colour options, Inglot has just launched a wonderful range of brightly coloured, bold mascaras like this gorgeous green Colour Play Mascara (R149). For something that’s still colourful, yet more subtle and really brings out green eyes, try YSL’s Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils (R325) in Burgandy (no 5). Amp up your lashes with falsies like these Medium Flare Individual Lashes from Inglot (R99). They are easier to apply than full falsies and you don’t…

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July 3, 2012
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What to Wear to the 2012 Vodacom Durban July

What to Wear to the 2012 Vodacom Durban July

Can you believe it’s only five more sleeps until the much anticipated 2012 Vodacom Durban July? This weekend Durban will be abuzz with fashionistas from around the country, for one of SA’s biggest, most stylish horse racing events. No clue what to wear to this years’ theme, A Material World? Get a glimpse of what SA’s hottest designers have in mind with these images from the recent 2012 Vodacom Durban July Invited Designers’ Fashion Showcase … (check out the backstage makeup post I did on this event here) Accents of Gold in this Suzaan Heyns sheer spider-web paneled dress and it’s contrasting gold crystal shawl. African Prints! David Tlale’s black and white animal printed chiffon creations and an elaborate, ombre-dyed tulle shawl with cascading beaded neckpiece down the centre of the dress. Leigh Schubert’s sheer cascading cream creation flows beautifully down the runways. For the guys, Life by Andre Martin was all about denim and PVC with metal-studded black strips and accents of red. Glam Goth! Zama Mathe’s tailored sheer black chiffon & netting with beautiful lace-up backs and embellished beaded necklines. Gideon’s collection told a dramatic story of forbidden love with a mixture of cream, grey and snatches of rich scarlet and blue. Colleen Eitzen’s dip dyed, ombre collection featured tiered skirts in…

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July 2, 2012
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The Scoop

The Scoop

Wrapping up things to do, see and enjoy in the next 7 days (26June – 3 July 2012). Sale, Sale, Sale! Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves because the Levi’s up to 25% off sale is now on at all Levi’s stores nationwide! Sale ends 1 July 2012! Foundation for the Nation Join Estee Lauder this Saturday, 30th June at Pavilion, Woodlands or Canal Walk for their Foundation for the Nation activation event. Estee Lauder will be there from 9am to 6pm raising funds and pledges, so get down there if you’re in the area and show your support. Estee Lauder will also be donating R10 with the purchase of every foundation sold to The Make a Difference Foundation, so if you’ve run out of foundation, now’s the perfect time to stock up! Concert on the Deck On Saturday, 30th June enjoy a Concert on the Deck with Artist Dan Patlansky -one of SA’s blues artists- at Gingko Restaurant (61 Dundalk Ave, cnr Roscommon Avenue Parkview) Time: 2.30 for 3pm Tickets R120pp Griffin Power Sessions This weekend, come and enjoy a combination of design, fashion, street art, photography and melodic experiences fused into a 48-hour showcase. PowerPlay Griffin Sessions, 48 Hours of…

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June 26, 2012
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Behind the Scenes pics from The 2012 Durban July Fashion Showcase

Behind the Scenes pics from The 2012 Durban July Fashion Showcase

Last night, I had loads of fun with the cool kids from Pout School of Makeup helping the talented Lisa Bailey with the looks for the 2012 Durban July Fashion Showcase. The theme for this year’s Durban July is “A Material World” and if you’re wondering what to wear to the July on the 7th of next month, these gorgeous ensembles from designers like David Tlale, Zama Mathe (Zarth) and Brenda Quinn of Diva might inspire you! Loved this gold, smokey eye worn by Brenda Quinn of Diva’s models Darkly Daring… Durban designer Zama Mathe’s gorgeous outfits! Zarth Designer Zama Mathe with her models in her creative designs! I loved this collection! The outfits were made of a sheer net and the detail at back of the outfits (as seen above) was simply amazing! Lisa Bailey working her black-lip magic on one of the models David Tlale’s ombre-dyed tulle collection with smokin’ makeup! How cool did the model’s look? The male model even gave us a little curtsy! Two of my favourite gowns; David Tlale and Zarth Love the front of the first outfit and how cute is this little red apple outfit? Perfect for the July! Some random behind the scenes look! The outfit’s in the…

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June 21, 2012
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Durban July Fashion Showcase this Friday

Durban July Fashion Showcase this Friday

If you’re in Durbs this week, remember to catch the last show of the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Showcasethis Friday, 22nd June at Greyville Racecourse. A fab fun night brought to you by CANON, includes the Vodacom Durban July Invited Designer Showcase, the finals of the Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award and the Vodacom Durban July Fashion Challenge! Includes Dinner and Night Racing! The Horse racing starts at 5pm and the show starts at 7pm! Tickets, R320 per person or R300/pp if booking more than 12 tickets. Includes top class dinner and selected bar – South African wine, spirits and beer! Where: The Champions Room, First Floor Greyville Racecourse When: Friday 22nd June 2012 Contact: For info and bookings call Bhavna Rampershad on 031 314 1645

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June 21, 2012
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Insta-Scoop: Pink Porsche, Pink Lips and a Night at the Saxon

Insta-Scoop: Pink Porsche, Pink Lips and a Night at the Saxon

Where to start? Load’s happened last week from staying over at the amazing Saxon Hotel to checking out pink Porsche’s at the Top Gear Festival, as well as other very cool stunts by the Top Gear Team on Sunday… Here’s a wrap of my week in instagrams…. Jetting off! Getting ready to leave sunny Durbs to attend the British Airways celebration event in a much colder Jozi on Tuesday! I was so amped to have received my new TUMI travel bag (part of the TUMI Tegra Lite Collection) earlier in the week and take it on it’s first StyleScoop travel! This one is much lighter than my Arrive – which means more room for extra outfits. I love it, so expect a full post on it’s awesomeness soon! Some pics of my Room at the Saxon and snippets from the British Airways celebration event. Check out the link for more pics about the event – sadly I was too far from the “action” to take any good pics, but you can view some of the official press images via the link. Staying at the SAXON was truly an amazing experience! People like Oprah, Bill Clinton, The Beckhams and other schelebs…

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June 18, 2012
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Insta-Scoop: Instagram Wrap

Insta-Scoop: Instagram Wrap

Welcome to another week! To kick off Monday, here’s a little wrap of my week in Instagrams! If you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow me stylescoopdotcoza. I’m totally addicted to it, anyone else feel the same? Beautiful Glass arm candy by Malcolm Tait. These will make lovely gifts for friends and family overseas. MMMM! Calamari Salad at Bellevue Café in Kloof, Durban This week I started makeup artistry classes with the multi-talented Lisa Bailey at Pout School of Makeup and having so much fun! This pic was from day one – all about foundation! If you’re interested in finding out about this course click the link above to visit the website. So far, I’m loving it and learning a lot, and I’ll be sure to keep you posted on how it goes! You guys should see Lisa’s Makeup collection – To Die FOR! Every eye shadow she whips out and every lipstick she shows me, I want it , so better start saving! 🙂 I got  these fabulous Body Pigments to try out from Inglot – aren’t they just fab? Read my full review on them here. I loved the three colours I got, but there were 40 shades, so I just had…

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June 3, 2012
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