Summer is officially over in South Africa and we are swiftly moving into autumn. With this comes the colder weather, but also the beautiful autumn colours. I love when the trees' leaves start to change colour; I saw the most beautiful tree with red leaves the other day, and so this has inspired me to put together a red colour palette for today’s post.

This subtle red and white cushion from Kerry Cherry is perfect for the bedroom or lounge and gives just that pop of colour you want. The red seedbead necklace from Blossom Handmade will definitely make you stand out. I love the Veon bag, which comes in tomato red, from the Melo Unlimited Brand store.

The red printed passport cover from Creative Lines is bright enough for you not to lose your passport in your tomato red handbag while travelling. How cute are these egg potjies from Ranzani? What’s great about these is that you can use them for dip pots or to serve salt and pepper as well. 

One of our longest standing, loyal and supportive sellers, Savior Brand Co, has been up to some pretty amazing things this year.

Not only have they continued to produce some seriously droolworthy leather goods, but they have also done Durban a solid by pumping out mean cappuccino's and killer cupcakes from their new coffee shop at 51 Station Drive.

And what's even better is that they're sharing the goodness with all SBC fans, worldwide! You can get hold of your very own Savior Brand Co coffee beans on Hello Pretty, right over here.

Remember how we got to be all fancy with Lo at Fashion Week? Well, I have fab news!

All of the show pieces have been added to the Lo Hello Pretty store, so you can shop the runway right here. Since they're all catwalk looks, you know you'll be getting a one of a kind gem that's sure to turn heads.

And if you're good, we may have some awesome news that may end up in a reader getting to be all fancy too!

We're giving the fellas some attention today, with a few of our favourite menswear accessories - guys, have at it:

• Men's navy/white polka dot socks by FEAT Sock Co.
• Bourbon Leather Backpack in Woodlands Tan by Dark Horse
• Hickory Belt by Colony Design
• Set Sterling Silver Monogram Shirt Buttons by Kallie
• Black Tungsten Carbide Ring by Rings and Things
• Silver Arrow Brooch by Smith Jewellery
• Original Natural Watch - Black Single by Bamboo Revolution
• The Epiphany - Elastic by Stockton Goods
• Black XStrap by Sols Sandals
• Jozi Slim Wallet by Savior Brand Co
• The Clip-On Bow Tie by Poise & Ivy
• Button cufflinks black with white polka dots by Bow Peep
• Small tablet pouch by Leathim
• "The Pines" - wooden Sunglasses by Kraft Eyewear
• Leather Wrap Anchor Bracelet by Eon Hoon Jewellery Design

Heck there are a couple of things in there that I'd buy for myself!

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.

One trend that's been on the go for a while now, and one that we cannot get enough of, is a bit a gold slung around a gal's waist. Well, gold anything really, but what better way to revel in something gorgeous than to drape it around yourself?

I was recently invited to a lovely, intimate breakfast with the ladies behind Vintage With Love - I had heard of the Jo'burg event, and was really interested in finding out what happens behind the scenes.

The concept is that fashionistas get to shop til they drop, and all proceeds go to literacy charities - that Jo'burg event? R750 000 in the bag, to help teach kiddies to read. Impressive or what? Not your aunties average pre-owned clothing sale - these ladies mean business.

Naturally the next step is to expand their reach to include Cape Town, which is where breakfast came in. The most fabulous Pnina Fenster charmed the pants off us, with tales of the fantasies that both vintage and the ability to read can weave in our lives.

Some of you may recall the Beeld Lifestyle article on menswear trends that we contributed to a little while ago - since we were sharing some premium intel (because we're totally humble), we decided to elaborate a bit further for you guys.

So menswear trends in 2014! These aren't so much predictions as observations as we go about our daily lives - the boys are getting more and more comfortable with expressing themselves, which is really great to see. And fun!
 

I spotted this fun piece by Maisha of thatitgirl.com which gave me a few chuckles - navigate the intimidating foreign looking fashion labels with confidence! Useful no?