Turbans + ZARA

I've dusted off my large pashmina's and started wearing turbans again. They not only keep my big head warm but also completely transform a look. The styles below are a large bow and 2 buns. 

 

I'm not a huge fan of zara mainly because I think they are overpriced and I've never been happy with the quality of their pieces; but there is a new Zara store on oxford street and it was just calling my name. I spotted this tailored sleeveless wool + leather jacket with copper zip details - a great item for layering this winter. I also spotted a lot of textured pieces like a floral sheer lace top, snake print tee, leather sleeve tee and a quilted leather jacket with beading along the lapel. Everything below could be worn together in various ways. I must say I'm impressed with the symmetry of the collection this winter - every piece has it's place.

 

June Ambrose: NY FASHION WEEK

JUNE AMBROSE! JUNE AMBROSE! JUNE AMBROSE! JUNE AMBROSE!

This woman is a bona fide fashion icon. In my opinion no one has dressed better during this fashion week than her. Her turban's always look incredible!!!!!

 source: zimbio, june ambrose instagram

Rock Girl

Marie Claire South Africa: June'12

Rock Girl is "a grassroots public art and education campaign to raise awareness for the need of safe spaces from violence for girls and women". The 'Safe Spaces Initiative' was launched to put a spotlight on the problems women and girls in South Africa face on a daily basis. The charity contacted reknown artists, designers and architects to construct benches around the city of Cape Town - each bench also has a sister bench and a phone that allows listeners to find out about the initiative, hear the stories of women and a helpline for victims.

As an African woman, these types of initiatives hit me at my core and I am suprised I had never heard of it until today. The idea is so simple but the effect will be immense!