The LV Speedy Gets an Update

Last week we shot our main fashion story for O Magazine's July issue. It was all old money classic styling and we had a great time getting the look just right. When it came to handbags, it was obvious which one to use - it had to be the favourite of it girls from Audrey Hepburn to Aggy Deyn - the Louis Vuitton Speedy. This canvas monogramed tote is the go-to, every day bag for girls with a bit of money, and has been for years, with only minor changes here and there.

Now LV has launched the latest iteration, set to go into stores this week, called the Bandoulière, and the campaign is fronted by Austrian stylist Caroline Sieber. With a slightly younger edge and a cross-the-body option, the new Speedy is sure to do just as well as it ever has. Classic handbags, ladies. You just can't go wrong.

PS: You will have to wait until the middle of June to see the story we shot for O Mag, but here is a sneaky peek at the bag we shot...it is signature StyleGuideCT, for those in the know.

Behind the Scenes Video: Who's That Girl?

The very talented film maker Daniel J Harris had nothing to do one day and so decided to follow my fashion team around as we shot the May fashion editorial for O magazine - called Who's That Girl? It was a long, hard day of shooting but made a whole lot of fun as we worked with a model called Monique (Max Models) who was a total pleasure and is currently one of the models on our season of Project Runway on Vuzu channel. 

Anyhoodle, the shoot was based on my "Charlie Girl" memories of the 70s, so you will see lots of wide-legged, positive strides on the streets of Cape Town. The styling brings together the two trends that are dominant for the season, namely camel and the 70s influence. All the garments are credited so you can see where to get them (if you pause the movie!)

To get the whole story, you will need to buy the O magazine that hits shelves on Monday - don't worry I will remind you. Click on the image at the top or here to watch the video.
Camera: Daniel J Harris
Editing: Cacod Studios, www.youtube.com/cacodstudios
Photographer: Anthony Friend
Hair & Make-up: Sylvie Hurford (L'Oreal Paris)

Q&A With Philippa Green and Ida-Elsje

I posted a while ago here about an O Magazine shoot featuring exquisite stainless steel jewellery. It has garnered such a lovely positive response and I am so pleased. The team worked really hard on it and took some risks - so it is always fun when the risks pay off.
Some of the jewellery we featured was crafted by two of South Africa's most exciting jewellery talents - Philippa Green and Ida-Elsje. They have a store in Cape Town called Olive Green Cat, and the O magazine web team took some time to ask them a few questions about their brand, their work and how they got to where they are now.
I think it is a lovely read, and worth the few reading minutes. Talent is such a rare commodity that it is always worth digging a bit deeper and drawing those talents around you. Well, that's what I think.
read the Jewellery Q&A with Philippa Green and Ida-Elsje here.
Photographer: Gavin Kleinschmidt
Model: Lindsay from Y Models
Make-up: Sylvie Hurford (L'Oreal Paris)