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SHOPBOP TREND ALERTS

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As we grew closer to summer, the rest of the world is in winter. I have decided to go to my favorite online fashion website to get inspiration for “2012/2013” summer trends. I mean the hottest days are creeping on us and by the look of things; short shorts will always be the main event. While browsing through their site www.shopbop.com , their blog, http://blog.shopbop.com/ , and instagram pictures, http://followgram.me/shopbop , I came across so many trends that I believe South African fashion scene will adore. They perfect each trend on point, giving you the trend piece and what to wear with it from shoes to accessories. Shopbop is very diverse when it comes to fashion, with more than 50 high end fashion designers, you bound to get what you want. Tips on how to wear specific trends, color, shapes and the list goes on and on, you can only imagine the inspiration and collaboration that you can come out with. I urge all South African to check Shopbop and tell me what yo

TOP 7 FINALIST

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                            It seems like here at POSE we are liking "Trevor Stuurman" as he represents Cape Town street diary. Recently after purchasing my Elle October, I noticed that he made the final 7 for the BlackBerry Style Report Competition. Firstly congratulation to you and we are 110% behind you.   The most reason for me to blog again, I know hey, about this dude called trevor is because he needs our votes to help the judges with their final decision. Below is the link you can click on and vote for him.   This is what he had to say about the challenge, as they were given a task to write up but mostly make us see through their eyes on a cultural event:   " Markets Are The New Malls Alive with bright colours, character, a healthy lifestyle and UBUNTU, markets have become the new malls. Markets are sweet escapes from the drudgery of supermarkets aisles. They have become second homes for bloggers, food love

DSquard Fast Track.

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            We have fallen in love with DSquared ready-to-wear Spring 2013 collection. The edgy, grunge yet simple collection has drugged us to almost forgetting about the current summer trends. I mean, the color palette for their collection consisted of black, white, gold and denim. DSquared has always been a denim brand to me as they perfect their cut to suit almost every body shape. While watching the show my jaw was on the floor, almost picking it up every 30 seconds trying to interpret their inspiration. The rocker, fearless and "don’t give a F*&%" persona they always resemble was still there but it seemed this time the persona had more attitude. The splashes of color now and then, your bubblegum pink and striking red, got me so excited, one after another. Leather gloves, gold and silver jewels and navy inspired caps were the standing ovation as they complimented the dresses, short shorts, boyfriend jeans etc. I am proud to have been a fa