Put a Spring in your step...

Sew it seams that Spring is here and everyone looks ready to clear out their old heavy winter jerseys and bring in the new light and airy Summer dresses, shorts and t-shirts.  Personally, I have a Spring-time ritual of purging clothing that I no longer wear or fit into, and it makes your entire wardrobe seem so fresh and new.  My rule is...”if you haven’t worn it for the past year it should be donated or thrown out”.

Although, my favourite part of the new season is the shopping, the excitement of seeing all the latest trends and colours, and getting energized for the season ahead, thinking of outfits to wear and accessories to match.  Especially this season, with all the beautiful pastel colours for the girls and guys forming the bulk of the Spring/Summer 2012 trends.  What is even more exciting now is that we have beautiful international stores in South Africa, such as Zara, Cotton On and Topshop (flagship store arriving in Sandton City at the end of November 2012), with a Topman included for the guys.  This affords the South African consumer the opportunity to show the European market what we can do with European trends, and I have a feeling that we are going to blow them away with our keen eye for an amazing ensemble, combining our unique South African style with what’s hot in the rest of the world.

And if that wasn’t enough, we have also come up-to-date with our online shopping experiences, with big South African brands such as Woolworths and Mr Price giving us the opportunity to purchase our favourite items from the comfort of our own homes, and have it delivered straight to our door.  Even though I feel that this takes away from our store shopping experience, it is very convenient for the lifestyle that most of us live in today’s world. 

So whether it is shopping online or going to the mall, put a Spring in your step and get inspired for the season.  Happy shopping!