We all know Fix Moeti as the bubbly ‘Radio Lady’ on 5FM, but be prepared to see more of this super lady outside of the radio station as she embraces her new title as a Mizani ambassador!

Could you tell us how the collaboration between you and Mizani came about?

I’ve always kind of been a Mizani girl as I’ve always used their product. When I first moved to Joburg I met up with one of the best hairdressers in town – who’s still my hairdresser even today – and he’s the one that introduced me to the brand. It’s just one of those long-standing relationships that I’ve had which has now blossomed into something great.

Now we know that a girl’s hair means everything to her! What has been your worst bad hair day drama?

I’m actually having a bad hair day today! When you see me with my beanie on you must know it’s just not a good hair day. I’m currently training for Ironman, so there are quite a lot of rigorous physical activities I’m involved in. If you’re a sportswoman who doesn’t have braids or dread-locks, looking after your hair in its natural state can be the toughest thing ever! I’ve been very fortunate to have my hair done for free which was part of the agreement with Mizani, especially when I need to attend events. They also provide me with great products.

What’s your ultimate hair-care tip?

No matter what your hair type might be, I always say you can make your hair look neat!  Even if you’re having a bad day, always put in the extra effort to make your hair look presentable.

By Zee Dladla

With summer in full swing, we asked some of South Africa’s most well-known celebrities what they consider their must-have summer essentials!

LeAnne Dlamini

My top three summer style essentials would be a pair of denim cut-off shorts, a beautiful flowy maxi skirt in a bright colour and a big pair of sunglasses! You want to look relaxed and casual while still looking fab

My top three beauty essentials would be sunscreen, a bright pink/peachy gloss and a beautiful smile. Wearing a lot of make-up in summer is a big no-no for me. Rather keep it simple and let the summer glow work its magic.

Chad Saaiman

Fitted shorts in red, blue or yellow, a stylish money clip and a colourful pair of Havaianas.

Bailey Schneider

My top three summer essentials are sunscreen, sunglasses and a pair of denim shorts with studs… you can dress them up or down!

Kobus De Kock

Bright colours, striped shirts, sunscreen and a healthy diet…

What are your top three summer essentials?

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Kelly Rowland, Gwen Stefani and other big names in the music industry walked the red carpet at the 40th anniversary of the annual American Music Awards held in Los Angeles on the 18th of November 2012.

Watch the video below to see what went down on the red carpet!

Clifton Shores creator Quinton van der Burgh was the lucky bidder to secure one of only three unique Jenna Clifford butterfly pendants at a gala dinner held in honour of Serena and Venus Williams on 3 November.

“The Breaking the Mould campaign acknowledges and rewards SA women who’ve overcome challenges and inspired others, and it’s an initiative that I’m proud to support,” says the mining tycoon and entertainment mogul, who also bid for and bought a pink-and-white tennis dress from Venus Williams’s EleVen range, which the tennis star had worn at the Western Southern Open in Cincinatti earlier this year.

Ace jeweller and entrepreneur Jenna Clifford, who was named as one of the first mould-breakers in the new campaign, designed two exquisite white gold and diamond pieces containing pink sapphires and tanzanites for the Williams sisters, and decided to make a third one especially to benefit the campaign. Each piece is subtly different, and Van Der Burgh says he had his eye on pendant throughout the auction.  “It is a beautiful piece, and I see it as having future sentimental value, a great gift that I can keep for a special lady one day. That is why I bought it. If I had someone in my life right now it would have been for her, but since I’m single this will wait for the right girl.”

The dress caught his eye because it is so striking, and, says Van der Burgh, he plans to display the framed dress in one of his offices. The billionaire entrepreneur spent a total of R66 000 on his successful bids.

The Breaking the Mould auction organised by Octagon raised almost R250 000. In partnership with The Sports Trust a cheque of R100 000 was handed over to Wheelchair Tennis SA at the Williams sisters’ exhibition match at Ellispark this past Sunday.

Image via Karin Schermbrucker

Cosmopolitan’s Ultimate Women of the Year Awards were held on Tuesday night at the Victoria and Albert Hall in London. Watch as celebs like Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Osbourne walk the red carpet.

Here’s a full list of winners from the evening:

Ultimate Fun Fearless Female – Nicole Scherzinger

Ultimate Style Icon with VO5 – Kelly Osbourne

Ultimate Confidence Queens – Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian

Ultimate TV Personality – Tulisa Contostavlos

Ultimate Olympian – Jessica Ennis

Ultimate Paralympian – Sarah Storey

Ultimate Hottie – Louis Smith

Ultimate Pop Star – Cheryl Cole

Ultimate Men – One Direction

Ultimate UK TV Actress – Vicky McClure

Ultimate International TV Actress – Melissa George

Ultimate Newcomer – Zawe Ashton

Ultimate Film Actress – Jennifer Lawrence

Ultimate Family Girl – Melanie Burgess

Ultimate Love Story – Emma and Chris Barton

Ultimate Campaigners – Natasha Devon and Ruth Rogers

Ultimate Fundraiser – Polly Brooks

Ultimate Editor’s Choice – Stephanie Kercher

Ultimate Street Style Icon with VO5 – Suzan Yasemin

Image via Facebook/Cosmopolitanuk

It was lights, camera and fashion at the first annual SA Youth in Design talent showcase held on the 6th October 2012 at The Dope Store in Joburg.

The initiative was aimed at developing and exposing young and talented clothing, footwear and jewellery designers in Joburg. The ten best designers showcased their designs in the presence of established designers and fashion lovers alike.

The showcase was attended by fashion designers like Reggie Molamo (ReggieStarred), Paledi Segapo (Palse Homme) and Hangwa Nengovhela (Rubicon Clothing) who also formed part of the judging panel.

Taking the grand prize of R10 000 was Zanozuko Sithetho who’s SKORZCH male designs belong on the catwalk of any fashion show.

Each of the finalists will be granted a sales platform at The Dope Store and Thesis Concept Store for a year, while the winner will also receive business consultancy from Palse Homme which is owned by former RJK partner Paledi Segapo. They will also showcase their designs at the SA Fashion Week Pop-Up Store in 2012.

Bongani Fassie, who’s rarely seen out and about these days, showed his support towards the initiative saying that developing designers are hungry for a breakthrough and the SA Youth in Design is the perfect platform for them to do so. Other zalebs at the showcase included Sistahood presenter and Tshisa actress Thuli Mpongolo as well as actress Zikhona Sodlaka.

Browse our gallery of photos from the event. 

Vera Wang’s Spring 2013 collection was modeled at The Stage at the Lincoln Centre for Performing Arts during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.

Have a peek at the video below to see what was hot on Vera’s runway!

Image via Facebook/VeraWang

The colour of coolness, freshness and the sea breeze, the colour of your favorite cocktail, the colour of vigor and courage… It’s all about the colour of mint.

A softer shade of green and turquoise, mint green is a great hit for the up and coming season and we can’t get enough of this fresh shade!

Minty fashion is everywhere, from clothing to accessories, from make-up to nail polish, and even walls in our homes are painted in this flirty colour. Universally flattering for almost all skin tones and so fabulous in combination with white, black, peach, beige, navy and almost all the shades of rainbow… what’s not to love?

Article courtesy of Karla Bosch of Ka-La-La Fashions

Coty Beauty announces the worldwide launch, in September 2012, of the new fragrance, Closer by Halle Berry. “I wanted to create a unique fragrance for women that would also appeal to men,” says Halle Berry. “Scent is very closely linked with desire and attraction and I love the idea that a fragrance can bring a man and a woman together. Closer creates a new level of intimacy through the power of scent.”

Closer by Halle Berry is a rare blend of feminine and masculine notes, creating an intriguing scent that is as alluring for men as it is for women. Renowned master perfumer Jacques Cavallier perfectly married the opposing fragrance facets, enveloping the traditional masculine fougere accord with a luscious feminine blend of violet flowers and mimosa, one of Halle’s favorite flowers. A rich, warm woodsy center is surrounded by delicate notes and a bubbly fresh ozonic top accord. The result said Halle Berry, “is modern, sexy, versatile, yet timeless. A woman should wear this whenever she wants to feel sexy.”

Just as the fragrance has an appeal that extends to both men and women, so too does the packaging design. Streamlined and modern, it is an instant classic. Both the bottle and the carton are adorned with intricate lines that mimic the contours of the male and female body. This provocative curvature shows up on the elegant prism-shaped bottle, creating an enticing play of opposites.

In the advertising campaign photographed by Alexei Hay and directed by Francis Lawrence, Halle Berry plays with the same gender roles of her fragrance. Donning a man’s white oxford button-down accented with her monogrammed initials and tie, Halle stands confidently, a pair of bare, muscular male arms wrapped around her body. Her fragrance draws them together, a mutual attraction that cannot be denied. The bold, sexy campaign explores the innate sexual chemistry between a man and woman, triggered and magnified by the power of scent.

Closer by Halle Berry will be available at retailers worldwide in September 2012.

To view the never-before-seen Closer TV commercial starring Halle Berry, click here. 

By Sapa/PRNewswire

Kiehl’s since 1851, the iconic New York purveyor of the finest skin, hair and body care formulation, opened its doors to its first store in Africa. The store is in Edgars Sandton City.

South Africa is the 42^nd country to launch Kiehl’s in the last 10 years, since the expansion of Kiehl’s outside of the USA. On the milestone of opening its first store in Africa, Kiehl’s Global VP of development and Education, Cammie Canella says Kiehl’s is thrilled to extend its family to South Africa. “We at Kiehl’s are thrilled to be opening at Edgars in Sandton City. We are very pleased to know that our company’s long-held values resonate so well with customers in South Africa, who seek the most effective skincare solutions, fine-quality ingredients, generous sampling, philanthropy and fair pricing. We look forward to welcoming both new and existing customers to this new store at Edgars, and we are delighted to become part of this local South African community where we hope to contribute for many years to come.”

Marketa Havlik-Liebenberg, the General Manager for L’Oreal Luxe is confident the brand will be a success in South Africa. She says the zeitgeist is right to launch an alternative luxury brand.

Havlik-Liebenbery says the ingredients are the single most important component in a Kiehl’s products and only formulas with ingredients that are truly beneficial to the skin are selected. “We therefore offer the highest concentrations of the finest ingredients at an accessible price. This has always resonated with customers in existing and new markets. The sophisticated South African customer appreciates value and we believe Kiehl’s values will resonate with them.”

Kiehl’s has a unique business model, will launch Kiehl’s local yin its Edgars stores.

Kiehl’s has a unique business model – it does not and has never advertised. Kiehl’s commit their resources to quality ingredients, sampling, philanthropy and fair pricing – values that truly matter to their patrons.

Sampling, or as Kiehl’s calls it, their unique “Try before you buy” philosophy, is a real value-add to consumers. Globally, Kiehl’s samples 40 million units a year. Havlik-Liebenberg says this unique philosophy has been at the cornerstone of Kiehl’s long successful history and shows the brand’s confidence in their formulations.

The Kiehl’s signature sampling approach also resonates with the Edcon group. Further to the “try before you buy” philosophy, Kiel’s offer a 28-day 100% money back guarantee.

The Sandton City store has kept to International architectural and design guidelines to include elements that gives Kiehl’s unique shopping environment, such as the “New York red face brick wall, wooden floors, an antique chandelier, Mr Bones (Kiehl’s iconic replica human skeleton) and a Harley Davidson motorbike, a homage to Kiehl’s founding family’s love of extreme sports.