I love this fashion conscience website. Get your dose of fashion, celeb news and designer sales with a conscience. I loved this Sequined Kimono Dress.

Look out for this sign meaning, Organic. For items made from organic materials; which are free from non-natural pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and fertilisers.

I am sure you have realized by now I am an avid fan of Babazeka. They have just taken part in their first Sanlam S.A. Fashion Week, read what Sarah has to say here. I am rather disappointed for Babazeka and it sounds like many of the stores where not too impressed with the organization and attendance. People wafting through to be “seen” and and to rub shoulders with the “Whose who”. Pretty sad really! Fashion and design should be taken with a pinch of salt I think. Wear what you like, appreciate good quality and craftsmanship and who cares what the fashion editor next to you is wearing. You aren’t her and she isn’t you, and that what’s makes life great.

Anyway, Welldone Babazeka on what looks like a great stand! We’ll be watching out for you at the next Design Indaba !

This one might be more for the boys, or I guess any gadget guru, but I love this sexy little silver clock. Working from home (a flat) it’s nice to know what the weather is doing outside. Unless it’s raining or completely cloudless I guess the temperature before leaving the 15th floor. (Often with a layer too little or too heavy) So I like this little gadget! You can find more gadgets like these on www.oregonscientific.co.za

1. BA169 Weather Hub

Mount it on the wall, stick on fridge or stand it on your table. With three different placing methods, the Oregon Scientific weather hub adds style to any corner of the home or office environment. It provides useful information, including current time, indoor temperature and weather forecast. With its fashionable design and circular shape, it shows you the weather in style and its affordable price makes it an ideal gift item.

Features:

¨ Weather forecast with animated icons include sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy, rainy

¨ Daily alarm clock and indoor temperature display with °C or °F display format

¨ Included magnet, wall mount or table stand design

¨ 2-min daily beeping alarm

¨ Low battery indicator

¨ Three LR44 Batteries included

Price: R398 Inc VAT

Available from Pertec, distributors of Oregon Scientific in SA on (011) 805 1996, (021) 508 4700 or (031) 201 3774 or visit www.oregonscientific.co.za

2. RRM326P Dual band projection clock with FM radio

With a clear LCD display, the accurate time and date is visibly and stylishly shown on this clock. The projection function lets you avoid fumbling at mid-night in order to look at the time. Also, the projected image can be shown at different angles, up to 180 degree. Rotate the projection arm and choose an angle that suits you most. In addition, the clock is packed with features such as the built-in FM radio and 120-minute timer function. All these functions make accessing time and date information easier and more enjoyable.

Features:

¨ RF clock and calendar

¨ Built-in FM radio antenna

¨ 120-minute sleep timer function for FM radio

¨ Daily 2-minute crescendo alarm (radio or beep alarm)

¨ Backlight

¨ Swivel projector which can project time and alarm status image

¨ Uses 2 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries or 4.5V AC adaptor for continuous projection

¨ Desktop stand for secure positioning

Price: R698 Inc VAT

Available from Pertec, distributors of Oregon Scientific in SA on (011) 805 1996, (021) 508 4700 or (031) 201 3774 or visit www.oregonscientific.co.za

Take a look at this lovely new online gifting shop. They stock homeware from oriental style tea pots to beautiful delft blue pottery bowls and table runners to glassware. See www.homeandgiftware.co.za

Part two of our Marie Antoinette inspired day of fun.

Photographs: Emielke, food styling Brita du Plessis, Make up Nicole Raab, styling Kim Gray

I don’t know if I will ever use these little bags, most probably on a shoot more like it, but I couldn’t resist these off the night market street of Luang Prubang, Laos. I got one for my niece and hope she will use hers more than me, but they are just so different and cute! lots more bags to show you ladies..

I had to share these with you. Raw silk clutch bags I got in Cambodia at the Old Market in Siem Reap. The colours were incredible, bright turquoise blue and cerise pinks. I couldn’t chose and so got these four colours. At R60 (+-$8) why not. I loved this silver silk clutch too, I loved the ribbon detail and the the little strap. I am sorted for all my weddings coming up..now about a dress..

What If The World had a Designer Cake Sale. The sweet treats where not just designer edibles, but created by designers. This is going to become a regular occasion. Check out their Blog for updates as the next one is in September.

I love these little birdie bakes by Missibaba, see her latest laptop bags below.

I am busy sourcing and trying to put together a  modern and functional Home Office for a shoot and stumbled upon these interesting master pieces on What If The World Design Studio.

What If The World house up and coming contemporary artists and designers, has regular exhibitions, design services, e-shop and blog. Take a look.

Now here’s a fashion site doing good things!

Phoenix Rising

As the Pet Shop Boys once sang “I’ve got the brain, you’ve got the looks, let’s make lots of money….” And we - with our fervent imaginations - like to think it was this particular 80s anthem that CEO of Adili Adam Smith was excitedly…

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More McCartney Magic

You parade her leather-free arm candy with pride, adore her luxury natural skincare and don her flirty organic undies – so, what’s next from fashion’s glam green fairy godmother? Well, waving a wand over her ever-increasing empire, Stella’s…

Diary Of An Eco-Fashionista

Hands up who doesn’t love nosying into the lives of others? Especially of those whose jobs reside in the glamorous whirlwind of the fashion industry… Showcasing her Summer ’08 collection (inspired by Lauren Hutton in the ‘70s movie…

The Sage Of Covent Garden

It’s been over a decade since Madonna and Jennifer Aniston camouflaged their buns of steel under a pair of embroidered army pant-esque Maharishis, but the fashion label famous for its cool, casual, urban style is still hitting the mark…

Fancy A Romp?

Guaranteed to make the girls in La La Land go, well, la la, this season is the launch of uber-glam new eco boutique Romp. With an ecclectic mix of 20’s, 70’s and enough Film Noir nods to make Lana Turner proud - Romp stocks a full wardrobe of…

Design Time…

Blimey, is it that time already? Another autumn looms and with it arrives the break of a new dawn for Tent London. After last year’s roaring…

Eco Teens…

Teenagers: well known for never doing housework, avoiding all homework and shunning their greens - or so you thought… Whilst bearing in mind a…

Itsy Eco Interview

Blimey! Acorn House founder Arthur Potts Dawson’s CV reads like a who’s who of the celebrity chef scene….from training with the internationally…

Oh Baby!

Is that the patter of tiny feet we hear? Well, thanks to goody-two-shoes cobbler, Georgina Goodman, natty nippers can lighten their infamously hefty…

Wing And A Prayer

Rachel Bending, founder and pioneer of Oz’s most inspired sustainable fashion concepts has come a long way from her humble beginnings six years ago….

Ren Interview…

Trust two ex-admen to come up with the slickest addition to the skincare industry this century! Ren (‘clean’ in Swedish) was launched in 2001 and…

Style Will Save Us Magazine For A Peachy Green Lifestyle. Natural, Eco Friendly, Organic, Sustainable.

Also check out Sa Good News to see how you can help be Eco friendly or Socially helpful on DO IT DAY on the 19th September.

I love these bread boards from L’ Orangerie. I was lucky enough to receive this butter dish below from a friend. Mmm now to get my hands on the matching cups and saucers. I love green and most of my ceramics are some shade of green(the dirty shade like olive or sage) These are also from L’ Orangerie.

Woolworths has the sweetest selection of cheese boards in different wood shades and shapes. I love the matching salt spoons. Just add bread, olive oil, course salt and we have a winning recipe here..

Above collage: Styling Kim Gray, photography Emielke

Here are some more kitchen loves. Well it’s off to the kitchen for me then. Happy Friday!

Love these little bowls by Elm Studios at Etsy. You can have personalized messages done.

I love this chubby wooden heart in it’s cosy heart sleeping bag! Available at The Space.