Feature Friday - Kelly Epskamp Photography

Recently I have done a collaboration with an awesome young photographer called Kelly Epskamp and Angelique Dippenaar. These lovely two ladies have put together an awesome package for aspiring models. The package includes  pictures for their portfolios in Roxstar bikinis aswell as the stunning clothes from Cinnamon. I think that this is a great opportunity for young models looking to break into the industry to jazz up their portfolios and im excited to do more work with these talented girls.

 

For more info contact Kelly on kellyepskamp@webmail.com or visit their facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Kelly-Epskamp-Photography/177543043256

belo

So this week saw the launch of belo which was VERY exciting! belo is a brand that I have been working on for a few months now and to see it finally taking shape and coming together is just great.

Why belo you might ask? Well it took me a very long time to come up with the name and after a few disasterous name ideas, I decided it looked and felt right. belo is Portugese for 'beautiful' and I found it very fitting for the products that it would represent.

belo is going to be housing a number of products but first up is beautiful handbags.After my birthday in January, I decided I would invest in a decent leather handbag. After walking from one end of Gateway to the other and coming out empty handed I realised that there was a HUGE lack of beautiful handbags. That is when belo was first concieved in my mind and after months of planning, designing, and buyiny, belo handbags have arrived!

To view the range Like our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/roxstar.roxy?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Belo-etc/534754549903860?fref=ts

Follow us on twitter @belo_etc

or visit our website www.belo.co.za (coming soon)

Feature Friday - Lady and the Punk

 

Lady and the Punk is a high fashion ladies clothing boutique based in Gateway. You are assured to always find the latest trends instore and if you have a special occasion coming up, they are your go to store to find that sexy little number to WOW everyone.

 

The beauty behind Lady and the Punk is darling Lisa Lunn. She is a beautiful person inside and out and can be seen around Durban wearing the latest fashions, flying the flag high for her trendy store.

 

 

Roxstar bikinis instore at Lady and the Punk

 

 

 

I caught up with Lis to find out a little more about how the store came about and her views on the fashion industry.

When did you open the store?

Lady and the Punk opened it's doors 5th December 2005 

What inspired you to start the brand? 

Back then I was a young designer who was stocking other local boutiques, I just decided that I wanted a place of my own where I could sell my Clothing and create a brand that was uniquely me and have all the things that I loved in one store.

 What other brands/designers do you stock?

I have stocked a few different designers over the years, I have loved being able to stock and help local talent.  At the moment I stock the gorgeous items from Bianca Kim, Cinnamon, Bianca Warren, Tasha, Baa Baa Accessories and of course Roxstar bikini's

What do you enjoy most about having your own business? 

I am not going to sugar coat it, owning your own business can be stressful, there is a lot of pressure as the buck stops with you but I love the freedom that it offers me and that it is something I created, it all comes from my passion for fashion.  Small things make me love what I do, just getting a compliment from a customer can brighten up any day or finding gorgeous stock for the store.  It becomes so personal that you have no choice but to love it.

What is your most enjoyable part of what you do?

I love the buying trips, they are not as glamorous as people may think but they are very inspiring, just getting to see all the new trends and ideas and of course the customers excitement when they see the store fulled with new stock that they love, it makes all the work worth while!

 

2013 trends to watch out for? 

For Winter 2013 the trends which you can expect in Lady and the Punk are Military, loads of metallics, stunning knits, cross prints, American and Union jack inspired items are still big, loads of denim, denim shirt dresses, jackets, cut off jackets, shorts etc.  The Braque theme with very rich brocade fabrics and studs and spikes are also still doing their thing.Houndstooth and Chanel styled tweed Jackets. So loads of exciting new stock coming your way, will be in store by the 20th March!

 

 Be sure to like their Facebook page to be kept in the loop with all the latest trends: http://www.facebook.com/#!/LadyandthePunk?fref=ts

Bianca Warren

 

Bianca Warren is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with amongst the fashionistas of South Africa. She is a beautiful, stylish fashion designer based in Umhlanga, Durban. She has recently opened up a stunning signature store and you will often bump into her at the funky markets Durban has to offer.

1 - When was Bianca Warren Designs started?

Two years ago

2 - When did you open the store?

I started with a tiny store a year ago and have recently expanded adding on a production line to it

3 - What other stores do you stock?

Lady and the Punk in Gateway, White Summer in Balitto, Festical in the south coast, and I have an agent in jhb

4 - What markets are you involved with?

Very involved with i heart market and wonder market

5 - What do you enjoy most about having your own business?

If you put in 100% you going to get that out, working for your self the harder you work in the long run you reap all the rewards. I wont lie its very hard and hands on but I can slowly see the light at the end of the tunnel.

6 - What is your most enjoyable part of what you do?

Personal attention with my cleints...

7 - 2013 trends to watch out for?

Winter - Camo, olive green, beige and leather, oversized jackets, leather

Maroon and navy going to be huge, my store is flooded with these colours

Roxstar Bikinis in the window of the store

 

 



 

Bianca is showcasing her collection at Fashion Week in the next few weeks so B we wish you all the best and may it be a fabulous success!

To find out more about Bianca Warren and her amazing designs visit her FB page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bianca-Warren-Designs/212752735424316?fref=ts or Blog http://www.biancawarren.blogspot.com/