What a Croc

Since I first laid my poor eyes on them, I have absolutely hated Crocs.

I know I’m not alone in my pain and I also know there are millions of People-Who-Are-Not-Like-Me who actually buy and wear them.  My clients are not allowed to wear them. That would reflect badly on me.

I have [...]

What Your Work Shoes Say About You

By Karn Knutson

 

There’s an -ology for everything, but what about the most important -ology of all: Shoeology? Read on to find out what your work shoes reveal about your personality!

 Strappy Red Satin

At the office, this is a dead giveaway—you want to be anywhere but where [...]

Red bags

As we bade farewell to another fantastic Girl’s Weekend in a remote town somewhere in South Africa, Sam and I noticed, simultaneously, some noteworthy style. A young mother, dressed casually in denim with flat, unremarkable shoes on, but with the most spectacular red handbag! Her fabulous accessory made her stand out from [...]

An Hour with the Boss

In preparation for my 2nd interview on CNBC’s Business AM, I headed off to my shopping Mecca in Sandton and decided to browse some of the finer men’s stores for some ideas. An hour spent with Sumesh at Hugo Boss provided tons of great tips for a cool, stylish summer office wardrobe.

Suits

The [...]

The Shopping Sensei Recommends....

Tumi – Canyon Leather Collection

Elegant, stylish, but also extremely funky! My laptop’s been salivating over this beautiful, quality leather in black and brown.

Tumi Echo Vertical Messenger

Tumi Laurel Slim Messenger

Metallic rage...

Help! Help!

It’s the tin woman… hide your oil!

Although I think this bag is kind of cute:

Love them or hate them, metallics are clearly here to stay for at least another season.