Highlight: Black Fret Ball, Austin

Black Fret Ball happened this past weekend at the historic Paramount Theatre, Austin! This is where the premiere was held for “Batman” in 1966!

Retro Afrika Happenings in the Months to Come

Highlight on one of Skybok’s clients Retro Afrika Bioscope – a studio label of Gravel Road Entertainment at the Waterfront Film Studios in Cape Town. CEO Ben Cowley has just returned from France for the “Lumiere Film Festival & Classic Film Market” in Lyon! Retro Afrika exhibited some retro titles at the Classic Film Market as well…

Upcoming Steve Biko Commemorative Events

Just over a week ago, the 12th of September marked 37 years since the chief creator of the Black Consciousness movement, Steve Biko, was killed in the custody of the apartheid police. Today his legacy lives on through a number of institutions in South Africa and abroad. The main organisation here in South Africa is the The…

Pairing Eye-Shadows Like A Pro

I’ve never been a makeup expert. This changed a little when I got into the film industry 3 years ago. In such a space, us ladies always want to look our best!  I’ve needed to learn some basics. Here are a few tips I can pass on to you. One thing I find amazing is the…

Art Meets Fashion – Joburg

MyArts International will be hosting the Art Meets Fashion Joburg this Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of June 2014 at the Constitution Hill (Basement). The event aims at creating a platform for collaboration in the creative industry and giving an opportunity to local visual artists, crafters , models and designers to  showcase their talents in…

Exciting Beauty Concept Store Opens in Cape Town!

CHANEL BETTISON is a first-of-its-kind Beauty Concept Store in Cape Town, which has just opened its doors in Shortmarket Street, off vibrant Bree Street. The concept of this innovative new beauty space is to offer all the essential beauty needs of today’s modern woman under one roof. Perfect for the urban woman on the move,…

A Night of Fun at the G-Star RAW & FHM Parties

I went to a couple of fun functions this past week. Two of them were on the same evening; the G-Star RAW launch & the FHM 2014 Calendar launch. G-Star RAW is a Dutch designer clothing company that, founded in 1955 by Oliver Lewis, produces urban clothing. Models for the brand include Liv Tyler, Girls’…

A Super ERKE Sportswear Launch

On Thursday evening I attended the launch of the new South African flagship store of sports brand “ERKE”. See their Facebook page here and their Twitter here. It opened to the public as of 12 Dec at 9 am on the ground floor of Cape Town’s trendy Garden Centre. I had a really good time,…

5 Ideas for a Great Themed Party

I went to a “Dirt Sexy Money” / Great Gatsby party last week & it was amazing! I thought that I’d gather some great ideas for you if you’re thinking about having a themed party this festive season. Whether you’re looking to get together for an evening filled with glitz & glam, or a relaxed…