Hello Pretty is Winding Down

After more than ten fulfilling, magical years beginning in the good old days of 2012, Hello Pretty is retiring and heading off to the beach with a drink with a tiny umbrella.

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Cat Brooch by Sam Bear Things on Hello Pretty

Cat people, rejoice! You can indulge your love for furry felines without turning into a crazy cat lady, with this super cute handmade clay brooch from Sam Bear Things. Get your paws on one here.

We featured this item in our newsletter this week, along with a curated collection of our favourite ceramic items from the site. There's a new theme every week, so if you'd like to be kept in the loop, sign up below!

I won a thing from Erika Wessels

I was late-night Facebook surfing. Don't judge. You do it too. My friend Jen liked Erika Wessels' page which then scrolled onto my feed. I knew of her - I was introduced to Erika's range by Elzanne, the designer behind Lo Studio. Jen owns a few of Erika's pieces.

Far left is a gift from Jen's 21st a few days ago ;), then Erika Wessels' bar bracelet, and the last two lovelies are Famke's chevron and circle bracelets.

I love the range, so I liked the page. And the clouds parted, a brilliant light did shine down from above, directly onto me, and a digital voice boomed down unto me:

Samantha.
You are lucky liker #400.
You have won a prize.
Send your address.

Wha... ?? A prize!? I didn't even like the page in order to enter! I didn't know that there was a prize to be won! I'm quite stingy about the pages I add to my Like list, so it really was lucky.

Two days later, a courier pitched up with this wonderful thing:

Jirrre jislaaik my excitement. I was too nervous to wear it for a bit in case this was a huge mistake and the courier would be returning to collect it again. Or it was an elaborate and cruel joke. But it wasn't. This beautiful oxidized silver druzy necklace (I forget what gem it is, quartz I think?) was all mine.

 

It was as though this necklace had been made just for me. Inside the envelope:

Erika's things are very, very nice. But don't believe me -> have a look here: https://hellopretty.co.za/ew-jewels.

Thank you Erika for this joyful experience and this exquisite necklace. I love it and I wear it all the time.

#WDC2014 Desktop Wallpapers! - part 3

#WDC2014 Desktop Wallpapers! - part 3 with Terry Angelos
#WDC2014 Desktop Wallpapers! - part 3 with Terry Angelos

Yayayay! It's that time again - and this time, we have the artistry of Terry Angelos for you all to pretty up your various tech with.

Download your free wallpaper over HERE, and visit Terry's Hello Pretty store over here - you won't regret it!

#WDC2014 Desktop Wallpapers! - part 3 with Terry Angelos
#WDC2014 Desktop Wallpapers! - part 3 with Terry Angelos

At the Miss+Meisie Showcase and I Heart Market in Durban - gorgeous right?

#WDC2014 Desktop Wallpapers! - part 3 with Terru Angelos

In the Homeology and D&M Made With Love DIY and Styling ebook, available here.

Stunning! And the best part is being able to own a piece of Terry Angelos art free and gratis. Get downloading, and tag us in pics of you and your new fancy computer wallpapers!

 

Snap Happy

Vintage Pentax SP500 on Hello Pretty

We suspect we're not alone in our love of things from days gone by. Vintage just keeps on gaining momentum, and number one on our lust list at the moment is this genuine analogue Pentax SP500 film camera. Chicbones Vintage only has one of these beauties in stock, so hurry to snap it up here.

We featured this item in our newsletter this week, along with a curated collection of our favourite vintage and vintage-inspired items from the site. There's a new theme every week, so if you'd like to be kept in the loop, sign up below!

Lo's Spring/Summer 2014-15 collection at #MBFWCT

Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT

We were like proud aunties the day the invitation to the Lo 2014-15 Spring/Summer collection at MBFWCT arrived in our inboxes - we get so warm and fuzzy when awesome things happen to our designers!

So when the day rolled round we tarted up in our best cerise pink lipstick and gold leather pencil skirts and made our way to the CTICC - and I have to say, CTICC, you clean up nice.

Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT
Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT

What was just as awesome is that on arrival we ran into one of our favourite photographic fundi duo's, The Dollie House - don't they look fabulous?

(And then there's a gratuitous photo of hundreds of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Chair replicas, because *swoon.*)

Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT
Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT
Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT

*Photos by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

We were blown away once the show started, and were *those* people in amongst the fab fashionistas who were whooping and whistling like lunatics.

I do love a good scalloped edge, and enjoyed seeing it as a repeated motif throughout the show - the clothes were fresh and easy to wear with a sporty edge. There was one Little Red Dress that was practically screaming my name from the runway! The clean, linear elements that are Lo's signature were complimented with really fun prints, that made me long for poolside Summer sundowners.

Lo's Spring/Summer collection 2014-15 at #MBFWCT

There she is! We scooped her up for a glass of bubbly afterwards to celebrate - well done Elzanne! We're so proud of you and your collection. Upwards and onwards!

Oh yes, and you can (and should) totally visit the Lo Hello Pretty store right over here.

#WDC2014 Cape Town love

Black & White Delight

With Women's Day coming up, we'd like to take a moment to show some love for handbags, especially this one. It's full grain black and white leather, and we're head over heels in love with it. Get yours from Willow Tree here.

We featured this table in our newsletter this week, along with a curated collection of things for the women in your life. There's a new theme every week, so if you'd like to be kept in the loop, sign up below!
 

Win with Hello Pretty and Leg Studios! (Closed)

With winter dragging its heels, you might need something to light up those grey days and cold nights. Well, that's where the super talented Leg Studios comes in. They've got one of these amazing Halōs table lamps to give away.

I can hear you all ooh-ing and aah-ing, and for good reason. This art deco inspired lamp is just as beautiful in person. If you'd like it to be yours, here's what you need to do:

  • Like Hello Pretty and Leg Studios on Facebook
  • Comment on this post telling us which room in your house you'd light up with this contemporary and cool Halōs Lamp!
  • Get an extra entry by tweeting @HelloPrettySA*
Entries close at midday on Friday 8th August. Please note that Hello Pretty's standard competition Ts and Cs apply.
* Please note that only one tweet per person will be counted.

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