Top - Wildfox

Necklace - Sass Diva

Leggings - IDFK H&M

Purse - Chanel 

Heels - Woolworths

Before 'Gallgate 2012', I had the pleasure of viewing the Tribal Muse collection currently in stores at Forever New. Taking inspiration from around the globe, Tribal Muse is an eclectic mix of pattern, texture and color from Central American Aztec patterns to striking prints of feathers, bird and animal skins inspired by nature. 

Guests were treated to manicures and goodie bags at the launch last month. I love my new envelope clutch, adds perfect pop of colour to an outfit! As it turns out I tend to put my money where my mouth is, I was so into the winter range that I actually went back later that day and bought the coat with faux fur trim, the Navajo-inspired cardigan and some cute knitted gloves. I told myself I would not shop! Couldn't resist. 

If you're interested in the latest Forever New news be sure to check them out here. Thanks to Kerrin and the team at House of Busby.

Jeffrey Campbell shoes, accessories found on Asos.com

Oh the perils of online window shopping! I've always had a thing for spikes. When I first moved to Cape Town at about 9 years old, I remember walking into the late 90s UV heaven of Space Station, staring into the black light glass display and asking my mom to buy me a spiked dog collar and neon red coil ring. The colour chipped off the ring and the dog collar is lost in one of my drawers but my obsession prevailed throughout the years of angsty kids deeming them too tacky, cliché or painful during hugs. Luckily, trends grow up with us and there's always a new way to work an old idea back into our wardrobes. 

Love or hate spikes? What is something you've adored since childhood?

I remember when watching The September Issue, Grace Coddington made a comment about how Anna Wintour knew celebrities were going to be the new style icons, the new magazine cover girls, selling designs on red carpets. Call me crazy but could there be a similar trend rising with plus size models? While celebrities are slaughtered for gaining weight, I can't open a magazine without seeing Crystal Wren these days. For its January issue, V Magazine has embraced the trend which has been gaining momentum for years but found instant notoriety in 2009 due to the overwhelmingly giddy reception to Lizzie Miller, the 21 year old model featured in British Glamour. I know there are lots of fashion size fascits, some are outspoken, others are extremely tight lipped unless they're behind closed doors. But at the end of the day, where there's a gap in the market, there's money to be made. I'll bet that plus size issues are currently some of the best selling magazine issues in years. Everyone wants to see something different.

Size zero standards are being rejected by the average woman who figured out that starving isn't easy when you don't have nutritionists, drug addictions, swelling bank accounts or an Olive Oyl metabolism. The world is changing every day and it is fashion's nature to evolve with it. Whatever one's tastes and opinions are, it is stimulating to see full figures in glossy magazines. While I'm sure National Action Against Obesity founder and extremist Meme Roth would be appalled (saying this kind of thing encourages unhealthy habits) I find it interesting and Crystal Wren hardly promotes obesity. I've always thrilled at different body shapes, imagining how best to style them. In every era beauty standards change and are welcomed by the masses, what will the new decade bring? The bottom line is that everyone is beautiful and they deserve to see a role model that mirrors themselves whether they identify with a Kardashian or a Lisa Ling. Happy 2010! 

V Magazine editorial