Fashion

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Win a Mr and Ms Fashion Voucher

Hi guys because it’s Friday and all about Fashion, I thought we would start the day off with a fab Fashion Friday Giveaway – especially as November is the Month of Giveaways!

Mr and Ms is a stunning locally produced fashion brand, which I blogged about yesterday, you can see the post here. Yes you guessed it! Our Fashion Friday Giveaway is from non other than Mr and Ms – one lucky reader can win a R600 Fashion Voucher from Mr and Ms to spend on a design of your choice! How exciting! All you have to do is follow the simple steps below and it could be you!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Competition Details:

The Mr and Ms Giveaway will run from 23rd November 2012, until the 3rd December 2012. The winner/s will then be selected via the Rafflecopter form and announced on my blog and on Facebook. The winners will also be notified via email.
Please leave a comment on this blog, below the post, stating that you have completed the above, along with your details in the comment section below this post (please use a valid email address). Your details will be used to validate your entry if you are selected as a winner.
Conditions of entry: Anyone may enter this giveaway but please be advised that the various companies sponsoring prizes on Super Mom Blog, are based in South Africa and therefore prizes will only be shipped within South Africa. The prizes may not be exchanged for cash.

Fashion, Fashion, Style Inspiration

Mr and Ms

In South Africa we are fortunate to live in a country which is overflowing with amazing creative skills and talent! I love meeting people who have taken their skills and talent and put them into practice, doing what they truly love, which reflects in the product they produce. One such amazingly talented lady is Catherine Nebe from Mr and Ms, who I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the past few months.

Catherine designs a gorgeous local fashion range, which is all about individual expression. Mr and Ms is not primarily about chasing current trends, but rather about taking inspiration from beautifully designed clothing from the past and applying that inspiration to today’s context.

Mr and Ms is my own creation. My focus is on design for the individual. Acute attention to detail at every stage is crucial to me. So I have deliberately held back on growing my brand beyond what I can maintain. I pride myself on the fact that each item is a special creation.” ~ Catherine Nebe

Great emphasis has been placed on quality, which is maintained throughout the production process, from inspiration, through design, production and sales, to delivery. Mr and Ms specializes in well-made and well-fitted apparel with a touch of vintage individuality to compliment the classic style and beauty.

As a mom of two (very trendy girls), I like to think of myself as someone who follows trends but maintains my own sense of style, which makes Mr and Ms the perfect brand for me. The garments are created to enhance and complement your existing wardrobe and to become classic staples items that will last, rather than a fad which you will tire of.

Mimi and Jojo Toy Boutique

Mimi and Jojo have just launched in South-Africa! They are an exclusive on-line kid’s toy boutique, and boast a fabulous range of classical wooden toys by Le Toy Van, Big Jigs and Janod, to name but a few. They also sell an exclusive range of high-street fashion items for kids. Mimi and Jojo also stock an assortment of modern party ware, kid’s bedroom and playroom accessories – it really is a one stop shopping experience for parents.

Mimi and Jojo have managed to secure the biggest deal in kids fashion in South Africa, by becoming the first on-line stockists of UGG and Minnetonka kids shoes, which you could only previously purchase in the UK and USA. These labels adorn many a famous mini-fashionista’s feet, being worn by the super trendy kids of Gwen Stefani, Brad & Angelina and the Kardashians.

Becoming a super mom, has become that much easier, whether you are a working, shopping or stay at home mom, all you need is Wi-Fi, and kids of course. Mimi and Jojo have packaged options for mothers who want their kids to be unique whether its clothing, shoes, party ware, kids room, play room furniture or toys Mimi and Jojo have it all and best of all they even do free gift wrapping for you, perfect for buying gifts for your little ones and gifts for little-friends too.

Mimi and Jojo was founded by two young working mothers who felt that there was a gap in the market for safe, eco- friendly, high quality kids wear, toys and furniture. The launch of their on-line store could not have been timed better, with Christmas just over a month away! Their themed party decor includes some cute festive items – perfect for all of those parties you will be throwing during the holidays.

Their new website is user-friendly and makes shopping on-line a pleasant experience, once you have selected and paid for your items delivery via courier will take 2 – 4 working days, dependant on where you are situated. It could not be simpler!

As part of their opening promotion Mimi and Jojo are giving all customers a 10% discount off all kids furniture and free delivery on all orders over R1000. So do not waste any time – head over to their awesome new website and get shopping; they truly have an amazing array of goodies on offer. If you would like to keep up to date with their promotions and special offers you can follow them on Facebook.

Beauty, Beauty Pick of the Week, Beauty Products

Beauty Pick of the Week

I love this gorgeous Essie shade Jam n’ Jelly, it is a warm fuschia pink with an iridescent sheen. It is so perfect for summer and looks gorgeous on your fingers and toes. It looks wonderful with white and even more stunning if you are wearing black! To tell you the truth it is one of my all time favourites, let’s just hope they keep it around for a while.

Accessories, Celebrity Fashion, Fashion, Fashion, Look of the Week, Style Inspiration

Fashion Friday

It tis the season to be merry and the time of year end functions and Christmas parties galore! Well, with this in mind, I thought for Fashion Friday this week I would explore an alternative to the LBD, not everyone likes to wear a dress and black trousers can be such an elegant alternative.

Team a fitted pair of black or charcoal cigar pants with a sequined vest and a fitted black jacket and you can create a look fit for any occasion. Tuxedo jackets are super trendy at the moment and so versatile. You can wear them as part of a smart evening ensemble or with a pair of jeans and a T during the day for a more casual effect. An alternative to a jacket paired with black trousers, is to wear a bustier or tunic over your trousers, as seen in the image above of Emma Watson. A peplum top would also add a bit of flirty fun to a pair of tailored trousers.

As with all outfits accessories are so important to complete your look, you can keep it simple and opt for a black sequined clutch or go for something a bit more funky in a bright or neon colour. Shoes can also add a bit more piazza to your whole look, there is nothing wrong with a bit of bling or if you want to tone your whole look down nude heels would be perfect too.

To create a similar look you can shop Style36.co.za or Zando on-line for similar jackets and trousers or outlets such as Mango, Country Road or Zara have a wonderful ranges.

Source: Glamour UK, SDR Photography