In case you haven’t noticed, chunky sneakers are cool. In fact, they have been for a while. Shattering paving slabs at fashion weeks across the globe – GQ, Vogue, Elle and The Cut have all written extensively about the resurgence of the chunky-soled sneaker. As Vogue Italia described them, chunky sneakers (sometimes referred to as “dad sneakers”) are usually hefty and feature double or triple soles. Instagram influencers and celebrities alike simply can not get enough of their chunky-soled kicks. Just a few minutes spent scrolling through social media feeds reveal photo after photo of Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Baldwin rocking clunky sneaks that look like they…
Introducing the custom SMART Graphic Tee 2018 collection Consider Graphic Tees the longtime wardrobe staple of the cheeky. Loudly stamped with a bold phrase or visual, the Graphic Tee is the perfect way to show a bit of personality while adding an edgy touch to an otherwise standard outfit. Among the fashion crowd, the graphic T-shirt trend, in particular, has reigned supreme in 2018. Every brand, from fast fashion to designer, is on board and consumers are snapping them up! Just add a blazer, a stylish skirt or chic trouser for a trendy work-appropriate look. SMART Inspiration: Of course, when…
TREND ALERT: The Proudly South African Vellie When Vellies are featured in American Vogue and Global fashion retailer Zara releases their own version of the style… YOU KNOW the traditional South African leather shoe is HOT property! History of the Vellie Veldskoen or vellies, are South African walking shoes made from vegetable-tanned leather or soft rawhide uppers attached to a leather footbed and rubber sole without tacks or nails. The name, Vellies comes from Afrikaans vel (“skin”) and skoen (“shoe”). They were first made by the Dutch East India Co. in the 17th century by the first Dutch settlers in…
Pull a Kate Moss and rock a Parka It’s not like it’s ever really been out of style, but this season the humble parka has become the fashion pack’s main squeeze, lending it’s warm embrace to celebrities and street-style stars alike. Seen at Vetements, Sacai, Etro, Tommy Hilfiger, Saint Laurent and Coach, 2017’s on-trend version of the parka is oversized (naturally), heavy-duty, and brilliantly functional. The parka has long been code for cool, but its real glam era came when Kate Moss wore one, pants-less, on the cover i-D. Shot by Craig McDean, Moss stood, back to the camera and…
Things of beauty: Missibaba bags Bags are like relationships – some are fun and short-lived (remember moon bags?) and others turn into life-long partnerships. Investing in the latter ultimately makes the most sense, which is why we simply LOVE the Missibaba Delicious Monster Tote. A beautifully made quality bag with loads of personality. One of our favourite local brands, Missibaba handbags have been on the Smartgirl arm-candy whish list for quite some time! Adored by celebrities, style icons and fashion editors alike, these beautifully crafted accessories exude exotic exuberance and sophisticated charm. This season, we are especially enchanted by the eye catching…
Athleisure is the trend on the lips of every fashion lover right now. With the Rio Olympics in full swing, it seems every fashionista is in a particularly sporty mood! For the uninitiated, Athleisure is all about embracing sportswear as part of your everyday look. Instead of wearing it to the gym, you sport it on nights out, to brunches with friends and even to the office. Simply mix sporty basics into your existing wardrobe—and voilà, you’re a regular Gigi Hadid. But where to start?? And what Athleisure basics to invest in? There’s a fine line between nailing the athleisure trend and…