Brittney Collins needs no introduction to my family and friends, but for those of you who don't know this vibrant young lady... meet Brittney. She is a clothing designer / dressmaker and my go-to-girl when I'm in need of an outfit for an event.

Brittney was kind enough to spare some of her time away from her sewing machine to answer these questions:

Miss Molly: Hi Brittney. Thank you for taking the time to chat to me. Tell us about the moment you realised that you wanted to be a clothing designer.

Brittney: Hi Miss Molly,it's such a pleasure to get this opportunity to chat to you.

So it all started when I was 8 years old. I always had an urge to create, whether it was sketching or even making barbie clothing haha. As I grew older I started developing my own style. Taking an interest in textiles and design. Fashion became a part of me.

Miss Molly: Who is you favourite fashion icon?

Brittney: I have many, but If we talking about a celebrities I'd have to say Rihanna. She is not afraid to take risks and is definitely a trend-setter.

I'm a big fan of Kendall Jenner. Her style is sophisticated, yet still sexy and chic.

Miss Molly: If someone wants you to design a clothing item and it doesn't suit their figure, would you tell them?

Brittney: If a client were to tell me exactly what they wanted and I knew it wouldn't suit them I'd have to be honest and say "I would like to give you my advice as a designer. The style that you have chosen is not exactly the right choice for you. I would like for you to look your best. What if we make a few changes for the style to compliment your figure". This has happened quite a few times.

Miss Molly: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

Brittney: I would like to be a well known Fashion Designer, for my business to be well established and have my online  clothing store available all over South Africa. There are still quite a few steps that I need to take to get to this point.

Miss Molly: What is a fashion "must-have" this winter?

Brittney: A fashion "must-have" would be a statement coat.  Not only does it keep you warm but you will look super chic.  Also a pair of skinny jeans with knee high boots would be a must. You could do a casual look or dress up for a night out. I'm loving the blanket wrap scarf, a trendy look right now.




Here's how to contact Brittney:

FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/brittney.collins08/

Instagram: @Brittneybme

Launch event happening later today, so if you do not have anything planned and you in the Woodstock area then you don't have an excuse. It should be a nice start your weekend.

Message from the organizers:

The corner store family proudly brings you the official pre-Spring Launch Party for the Spring/Summer season of 2016!! Days are getting longer, shorts are getting shorter and your short sleeve tee rotation is definitely not looking as potent as you once thought it was.... Never sweat my guy, we feel you, we know you, WE ARE YOU, so we got you. Join us in-store on the 9th of this month to celebrate the launch of three separate pre-Spring Capsules - one from each of your favourite local brands!!

First 20 people through the door get 20% off on any purchase on the night...

Sol-Sol menswear presents: Small in Japan
A well rounded capsule featuring you're favourite tees, 6 panels and coach jackets, reworked in colour ways celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the Japanese flag + all new tees and hoodies for those long summer days and cool summer nights.

2BOP presents: the 2BOP Spring Headwear Collection
A massive collection featuring all of the silhouettes and colour ways you could possibly need this Spring...From the latest incarnation of the 'lol cat' to the simple embroidered logo Baseball Cap to the last piece of the 'Bro Hugs' capsule, the OGs really do have your bek covered this season!!

Young and Lazy Presents: Pre-Spring T-shirt Capsule
Young and Lazy keep the quality staples rolling in. Still seamlessly blending street-wear staples with pseudo high fashion logo spoofs, you can expect to see some of your favourite pieces in short sleeve form + a bunch of never before seen guys and stripes for days!! Don't sleep on this stuff - it does not stay on the rail!!

Sounds for the night will be provided by three young CT favourites, each one with a firm grip on their respective followings...

Damascvs
The first homie we ever heard playing 'I'm Sprung' in the club - needless to say, we fell...
https://soundcloud.com/quit-safari/sets/damscvs-sogan-brashni

JYD
A young OG, been invested in the culture
https://soundcloud.com/jydbeats/jyd-panties-optional-promo-mix

DIE DOUGH
The homie has been a part of the Sol-Sol family - now he's a part of ours!
https://soundcloud.com/diedough/sad-tek-no

For more info check out the event page here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1054405641250667/

Canal Walk Presents - The SA Lingerie Fashion show 2015 in association with Loving Touch to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

The highly anticipated annual SA Lingerie Fashion Show will take place at Canal Walk. A favourite on the South African fashion calendar for men and women alike – will this year, give the launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month some added fabness!

Breast cancer affects a huge number of women, and increasingly men too, and also their families. The ‘Celebrating the Warrior Women’ theme aims to showcase that the world is the runway for all women who believe in themselves.  While the models will be drenched in exquisite lingerie from the latest collections and cloaked in exotic African goddess finery, every woman has the right to feel beautiful – from the under-garments, out.

The PINK DRIVE initiative will also be a part of this year’s event. The show encourages everyone to come to the centre on Thursday 1st October at 20h30 to not only appreciate the beauty of the production and enjoy the entertainment on offer, but to stand together in support of those affected by purchasing a care pack.

Many women undergoing treatment for breast cancer come from far surrounds. They spend many hours in hospitals around the Western Cape, often with scant necessities. The packs that Pink Drive will donate to deserving women will include a variety of provisions – from basic foodstuffs to feminine personal care products.  The Pink Drive will be selling ‘Care Packs’ for the sum of R100 each, in the lead up to the event via their website as well as at Canal Walk on the night of the show itself.


For a sneak peek at the latest Lingerie to light up Spring/Summer 2016, copies of the SA Lingerie Magazine can be found in September's Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire magazines so grab a copy!

Follow: @SA_Lingerie for updates
Facebook: SA Lingerie

Goldie is an Events Reporter and Owner of Goldiestyling Media
and resident Guest blogger on VersatileLyle.com
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South African menswear week took place a few weeks ago at the bigger than life Cape Town Stadium!

The shows were amazing but so was the fashion seen! Here are a few stylish fashionista's who got THE FASHION NOD, from white faux fur to lovely colourful outfits that definitely stood out.










Images by SDR Photo

Goldie is an Events Reporter and Owner of Goldiestyling Media
and resident Guest blogger on VersatileLyle.com
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Twitter: @Goldiestyling

It's been awhile since I did any interviews here, well it's time to get the ball rolling again.

Guest Blogger Goldie

Some of you might have noticed that I have a new contributor to the blog and she is quite the socialite on the Cape Town scene. She loves fashion, food, writing about upcoming events and shes always in demand to attend events in and around Cape Town. So naturally it is only right that I introduce her to you all and for you to get to know the one known as "Goldie".

So how did the name Goldie come about?

Goldie: I was given the name Goldie after my hair colour.

Did you always have a love for fashion or did someone or something influence your decision to go into the fashion industry?

Goldie:  I started loving fashion at a young age and seeing fashion tv being played in nightclubs in the background, prompted me to pursue my love for fashion even more.

Tea or Coffee, Red or White Wine, Cpt or Jozi?

Goldie: Tea, Red wine and especially CHAMPAGNE - Cape Town all the WAY!

What was the best event you had the privilege of attending and why?

Goldie: The Jameson event which was held at The Castle of Goodhope in 2014, the event was inside a really cool blow up dome.

Who is your favourite designer at the moment?

Goldie: The Eve Emporium Label in Longstreet.

Styling

Networking

Any last words of wisdom for any young aspiring fashionistas looking to make it big in the world of fashion.

Goldie: Have fun, take risks, make use of every opportunity and try to work harder than your competitors.

Goldie is an Events Reporter and Owner of Goldiestyling Media
and resident Guest blogger on VersatileLyle.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GoldiestylingLoveLocalCulture
Twitter: @Goldiestyling

Charity events are always great to support, the media supports with giving their time to attend and write about it for the public to become aware of the events initiative. I never had the opportunity to write about the 2014 gala which I attended but since being in media now I always try to report exactly what it is the events I attend are about. 5forchange is a generous annual Black Tie event which focuses on helping different charities in South Africa by combining donations to Charity in style.


What I like about 5forchange is the effort in which this event exudes style and kind hearts that make time to attend the annual event showing that South Africans do care about Charity and if you love dressing up to the nines this event is for you! The evening starts with socializing on a personal level with each beneficiary, learning about their visions and goals, one on one meet and greet giving each guest a real live interaction experience. The evening of 30th May 2015 City Hall came to life with a heartwarming stylish affair at the Dazzling City Hall a perfect choice for a 2015 evening Gala, the lighting was amazing and chick decor kept all lavished throughout the evening . The evening's Top delights in my opinion are the delicious canapés which are served together with Top entertainment leaving guests feeling excited throughout the evening and ends off with a banging after party on the dance floor to celebrate the 5forchange legacy with some great music! 2015 raised up to R 200,000 for the 5 respected charities and not forgetting delightful prizes won too! Whether you're media attending to write about the happenings or attending to donate money you will not leave disappointed so make sure 5forchange is diarized in your 2016 calendar for this is the generation of giving and supporting each other :)!

Images: Photographer Fayros Jaffer attended the evening all suited up to capture images for the ReadToRise stand, we hope you enjoy them and do check out his site as he's our featured photographer in this post :)!

http://lifeinpictures.co.za/

Follow the 2015 beneficiaries:
Trade-Mark: https://www.trade-mark.co.za

Generation Ubuntu: http://www.genubuntu.org/
Twitter: @gen_ubuntu

Read to Rise: http://www.readtorise.co.za/
Twitter: @ReadToRise

MyOwnCup: www.myowncup.co.za

Beep (Beyond Expectation Enviromental Project) www.beep.org.za

View the 2015 Video

Check out the 5forchange site to stay updated on their amazing movements!
http://5forchange.co.za/

Goldie is an Events Reporter and Owner of Goldiestyling Media
and now a resident Guest blogger on VersatileLyle
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GoldiestylingLoveLocalCulture
Twitter: @Goldiestyling