Jeannie D at the SABC3 Expresso Show set with Liezel van der Westhuizen, Katlego Maboe, Ewan Strydom and Bob Frenchie. A few weeks ago, Jeannie stopped by the Expresso Show set to guest present, just for a little bit.

The World Class South Africa 2012 National Final was held at the luxurious 15 On Orange Hotel in Cape Town last night where mixologists competed for the title of World Class South Africa Mixologist 2012. Judged by International TV personality Jennifer Su, one of South Africa’s top female mixologists, Chantelle Horn, Alex Farnell and Gareth Wainwright, it was Brent Perremore from Asoka cocktail lounge in Cape Town who came out tops. Brent contended against five other mixologists, Matt Peckham & Ikki Mbelle (JHB Mixologists), Calvin Foyle & Kwanele Sydney Mkhize (KZN Mixologists) and Charles Malan from Buena Vista in Cape Town. Brent will go on to represent South African Mixologists at this year’s Global World Class Final which will be taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 8–12 July, 2012. Guests at the event including TV personality Liezel van der Westhuizen were invited to indulge in a evening of canapés and specially mixed cocktails. For more information visit facebook.com/GlobalWorldClassFinals or BrandHouse.co.za.

After dazzling Johannesburg, Sunglass Hut “Out Of The Box” arrived in Cape Town on Thursday, 29 November 2012 for an evening of glitz and glam! It was a star studded evening with guest including Cindy Nell, Janez Vermeiren, Natalie Becker, Thulane Hadebe, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Tanya van Graan, Clayton Morar, Ryan Botha, Irma G, Tanya Nefdt and more. I attended, dressed by Hilton Weiner, with my good friend, Thandie Kupe and after enjoying a glass of champagne upon arrival, the show began with a special performance by South African singing sensation Toya DeLazy. Guests were then invited to enter the ‘box’ to peruse and purchase some of the top sunglass brands including Prada, Burberry, Bvlgari, RayBan and Persol for an unique retail experience. The party continued for the rest of the evening in fine ‘Sunglass Hut’ style.

Visit www.innercirclesunglasshut.co.za for more information, or follow Sunglass Hut SA on Twitter.

It wasn’t only South African stars who came out to celebrate Hugo Boss last week in Cape Town at the party of the year, international actor and film star, Kevin Spacey made an appearance at this prestigious event. Joining Hugo Boss MD Christian Ender, South African A-Listers at the event included Olympic Gold Medalist Ryk Neethling, television personalities Liezel van der Westhuizen, Katlego Maboe, models Vanessa Haywood, Cindy Nell, Ryan Botha, Roxy Louw, Tracy McGregor, Gina Goldsmith, actresses Natalie Becker, Lee-Anne Summers, stylist Marilize de Clercq and socialites Sue Duminy, Sharlene Lawrence, Shirley Bell, Jackie Wiese, Thandie Kupe, Jasna Zellerhoff, Leigh van den Berg to name a few. In true Hugo Boss style, guests were treated to a spectacular fashion show featuring models from Cape Town based model agency, Full Circle Model Management, to compliment delicious canapés, champagne and haute couture.

Special thanks to The Little Black Book PR.

The internationally renowned Entertainer Book has launched in South Africa. Filled with hundreds of two for one offers to the best restaurants, wineries, family and casual dining, attractions, beauty spas and hotel accommodation, this is the book to have whilst exploring South Africa this year. Last Wednesday, guests including Liezel van der Westhuizen, Roxy Louw, Janez Vermeiren, Tracy McGregor, Leigh-Anne Williams, Ewan Strydom, Nicola Breytenbach, Henri Slier and Sean O attended the VIP Launch of the Entertainer Book. With champagne and canapés guests were invited to enjoy the evening in style and find out a little more about the book.

Special thanks to Greater Than PR.

With the recent 85th annual Academy Awards, Glamour Magazine South Africa invited their readers to attend a star studded ‘Glamour Oscars’ screening at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town. Celebrity guests included the MC for the evening television personality Jeannie D as well as television & radio personality Jennifer Su, television personality Liezel van der Westhuizen, actress Natalie Becker, actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim, actor Bjorn Steinbach, actress Lee-Anne Summers, Miss South Africa 2009 Nicole Flint, actor Ty Keogh and bloggers Karisa Nicholls, Leigh van den Berg and Clouds Drummond to name a few. Co-Sponsored by Yves Saint Laurent, Cruz Vodka and Ceres Fruit Juices, guests were treated to a make-up counter by YSL and a three course dinner whilst enjoying the Oscars screening. It was certainly an evening filled with glitz and glamour in true Glamour Magazine style. Thank you to Hilton Weiner, Gap (by Stuttafords) and Burberry for dressing me at this event.

Special thanks to ZebraSquare.

International fashion label, Tommy Hilfiger recently opened it’s doors in Cape Town with a star studded launch event at their new V&A Waterfront store. Special guests including radio & television personalities Tracey Lange, Janez Vermeiren, Jennifer Su, Liezel van der Westhuizen and models Cindy Nell and Tanya van Graan were invited to be dressed by Tommy Hilfiger for this exclusive event. Guests invited to enjoy champagne, canapés and a special gift from Tommy Hilfiger included Ryan Botha, Vanessa Haywood, Roxy Louw, Sue Duminy, Herschelle Gibbs, Sherrin Davie, Jackie Wiese, Jacob Wiese, Clayton Morar, Sharlene Lawrence, Thandie Kupe, Jasna Zellerhoff and myself. Later, VIP guests were invited to celebrate further with Moët & Chandon champagne at the official after party at Shimmy Beach Club. In addition to an amazing launch and party, guests were treated to a personalized monogramed blanket by Tommy Hilfiger.

Special thanks to Marina Nestel for The Little Black Book PR.

Award-winning Moroccanoil with it’s line of innovative, luxury hair products offers, easy-to-use, performance-driven formulas that dramatically transform all hair types, resulting in beautiful, healthy, natural-looking hair. Today, Moroccanoil revealed it’s existing line as well as new products now available in South Africa at an exclusive event in Cape Town. Guests including television personalities Jeannie D, Natalie Becker and Liezel van der Westhuizen and model Lisa Cowley as well as beauty industry personalities and media including Leigh van den Berg and Eloise Dreyer were introduced to new products by Moroccanoil’s International Educator and spokesperson, Stevin Turpin. After the presentation and demonstration, which included hands on tips and a mini-show, guests were invited to discuss products and enjoy canapés and champagne.

Find out more about Moroccanoil at www.moroccanoil.com.

Special thanks to Vivid Luxury PR.

The annual Glamour Aid Charity Dinner & Art Auction, South Africa’s most glamorous charity event on the social calendar, is set to take place on Saturday 24th August 2013 at The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay. The Glamour Aid campaign started in 2006 as a platform for celebrities and public personalities to give back to their community via various charitable initiatives. This year’s Glamour Aid Project consists of 12 prominent celebrities, including Victor Matfield, Brigitte Willers, Roland Schoeman, Michelle Botes, Arno Carstens, Francois Pienaar and Loyiso Bala. In addition, 12 acclaimed South African artists painted their interpretation of each of these celebrities, which will be auctioned on the evening of the Charity Dinner & Art Auction event in a bid to raise further money for the charitable causes. Glamour Aid strives to embark on different challenges to make a difference and assist in promoting a better South Africa for all. All proceeds of the Charity Dinner and Art Auction will be donated to the Make A Difference Charity (MAD) and The Chaeli Campaign.

As Glamour Aid’s Founder Brigitte Willers explains, “We believe that every little bit will create change, and we are committed to creating the opportunities for those changes to happen. Our passion is talent-development in underprivileged communities and protecting the innocence of our future generation.”

Masters of Ceremonies for the evening are Cindy Nell-Roberts, former Miss South Africa 2002, and Liezel van der Westhuizen, TV presenter and model. Guests will be entertained by South Africa’s leading electric cellist, Carol Thorns as she performs in the exciting Cellosphere and South Africa’s well-known Arno Carstens who will entertain guests throughout the evening.

Public tickets cost R1 000 per person and includes a 3 course dinner, champagne on arrival and a selection of wines throughout the evening. Contact Joan-Anne on 082 442 6545 or dinner@glamouraid.co.za for more information or to book your tickets.

For more information about the Glamour Aid Dinner & Art Function visit www.glamouraid.co.za or join their Facebook page on: www.facebook.com/GlamourAid.

With a legacy for excellence in fashion and clothing design perfected over 110 years, Tiger Of Sweden has opened it’s doors in Cape Town. Guests including singer Danny K, television personalities Jennifer Su, Liezel van der Westhuizen and Leigh-Anne Williams, actress Vanessa Haywood as well as former Miss South Africa Nicole Flint were invited to enjoy an evening of fine fashion, canapés and champagne at the official launch of the new Tiger of Sweden at the V&A Waterfront. It was certainly a spectacular event with models showcasing some of the brands most iconic and modern pieces while guests browsed the collections and tried a few garments on.

“It’s a philosophy in a sense, we want to have a different cut to make us more unique, “ Ronnie McDonald, responsible for the menswear tailoring department, tells me, “It can mean a detail, it can mean a silhouette, fabric. It’s the idea that we’re constantly striving to be unique in some ways.” Over a glass of sauvignon blanc at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, I chatted with Fredrik Folkesson, Product Manager and Head Sourcer Denim, about their jeans. “We looked at the market, we wanted to do a different cut when it came to silhouettes and fits, to [take] out the cow-boy and put in the rockstar instead.” says Fredrik, “A bit of rock and roll.”

Later, the festivities continued as a select few guests were invited to enjoy dinner and champagne at Shimmy Beach Club. One of Cape Town’s hottest summer spots, the evening was enjoyed by celebrities and some of South Africa’s top bloggers including Leigh van den Berg, Elrico Bellingan, Karisa Nichols, Clouds Drummond and Jasna Zellerhoff.

Visit the new Tiger Of Sweden Cape Town Store at the V&A Waterfront or visit the international store at www.tigerofsweden.com.

Special thanks to ZebraSquare PR.

The 153rd L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate is one of the most prestigious horse-racing events and last Saturday guests donned their cordial blue and white attire at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town. South African model Roxy Louw, who looked radiant with Anton Rupert, wearing a stunning white dress with gorgeous freeRange Jewellery, Cartier watch and Okapi bag by Hanneli Rupert.

It was certainly a star studded event with model and television personality Cindy Nell, who won the award for Best Dressed Woman wearing a Jason Kieck creation along with a fascinator by The Little Hattery. Actress Natalie Becker looked so chic in a vintage dress by Vintage In The City and Jennifer Su selected a stunning blue dress by Pallu. Liezel van der Westhuizen looked amazing in a dress by Lipsy. This year, the LQP added Best Dressed Man to the events festivities and it was comedian Siv Ngesi who became the first man to be honored with this accolade. Television and radio personalities who also attend included Janez Vermeiren, Leigh-Anne Williams, Kia Johnson and Ayanda Tini to name a few. Also invited to enjoy a day at the races was models Tracy McGregor and Lyndall Jarvis with her fiancé surfing legend Jordy Smith and the radiantly pregnant Lee-Ann Liebenberg with her husband Nicky van der Walt as well as SA cricket legend Herschelle Gibbs with his girlfriend Sherrin Davie. The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate annually brings together friends and horse-racing enthusiasts with a backdrop of elegance, style and sophistication.

Special thanks to Celebrity Services SA for the invitation to attend and for an amazing event experience!

On Saturday, 1 March 2014, South Africa’s elite gathered at the prestigious Val De Vie Estate in Paarl, Cape Town to indulge in luxury, canapés, champagne, fashion and of cause a polo tournament at the Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo 2014. This year, as the official fashion sponsor of the VCM2014, D’Ore Boutique (situated in Sandton, Johannesburg) graciously dressed some of our most influential celebrities including model and actress Tanya van Graan, international model Katryn Kruger and model Cindy Nell. International television personality Jennifer Su sparkled in a dress by Vanessa G London for D’Ore Boutique. Wearing a gorgeous summer dress selected from her new online boutique, Just For Tonight, Sue Duminy looked amazing. After the recent release of her first fragrance for women, “Jeannie in a Bottle” (now in stores at Clicks nationwide), television personality Jeannie D, looked radiant in a dress also by D’Ore Boutique.It was wonderful spending the afternoon watching polo and sipping Veuve Clicquot champagne with SA singing sensation Jimmy Nevis, journalist Clayton Morar, owner of Pallu Boutique (situated in Sandton, Johannesburg) Peta Eggierth-Symes, international actress Natalie Becker, presenter Tracey Lange, celebrity stylist Jasna Zellerhoff, beauty blogger Leigh van den Berg, dance music duo Locnville (Andrew and Brian Chaplin), Olympic Gold Medalist Ryk Neethling, Misty Louw, television personality Liezel van der Westhuizen and so many more, with a guest appearance by model Roxy Louw.

And if all that wasn’t luxurious enough, the official vehicle sponsor for this event was none other than Bentley, offering chauffeur transfers to SA’s elite. It was certainly a highlight on the South African social calendar all put together by the team at Vivid Luxury PR, headed by Anina Malherbe.

Special thank you to Hilton Weiner SA for dressing me at this event and Spoilt Salon for styling.

More images soon at Denzil Jacobs Photography Facebook Page.