Keeping Up with Miss MilliB....

I'm so not sorry for this conceited blog title. I've been overdozing on the Kardashians and speaking like Kourney and Khloe at every chance I get. Lol.

But seriously! I been busy taking my little business to the next level (there are many) which is why I've had very little time to post nice things relating to the bigger fashion picture and that's very naughty of me because everything is related! This weekend I'm setting up the Pulchritude pop up store at St Stithians, yes the school and yes it's for The Spring Festival which is basically a candifloss, chips-on-a-stick-and fireballs fest where 5 schools will be coming together to enjoy the weather and spend money. I'm going to be introducing Two, Silverspoon, Hello Fox, Love Jozi and hopefully Tee and Whiskey to a brand new market of not very poor people.

These are some of the top selling brands because their stuff is well made, accessible and designed but not somer DE-ZAAAN-ED or KREHAYTED! I've worked with some labels that I love and respect but if I had to share one thing with local designers about what customers like - it's that they like clothes that make them feel different, not necessarily clothes that make them look different or conspicuous. Women are terribly conscious about their bodies and they don't usually want to bring attention to themselves so they like wearable, flattering clothes that don't look like they have just stepped off a runway or a gallery and are made with loud intimidating fabrics. #justsaying I hope this info helps someone.

Now onto fashionistas who really get this - the nominees for the Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence de la Mode awards for this year: I only know of Two, Silverspoon and Black Coffee actually - not sure who the rest are and can't wait to find out. I wish everyone luck and can't wait to toast to the winners. I also particularly like that the awards are growing with the times are are also recognising small and big retailers and business savvy designers (which is what it's all about at the end of the day). The awards are tomorrow night at Circa Gallery in Rosebank!

Then on Thursday I'm going to the launch of the increasingly popular Forever New stores in South Africa. I haven't been there yet but two of my friends Mathahle Stofile and Palesa Mjali have the most gorgeous jackets from there - I can't wait to see the opening of the 85th store in SA. For a brand that's been around since 2006 - 84 stores world wide is no joke. I'm going to see how they did it.

Then next week I'm going to Cape Town to meet with some really interesting new designer gems that I'm hoping to bring to Joburg and beyond. When I get back from CT, It's SAFW's winter collections at Arts on Main. There have been a lot of positive vibes about how these shows are going back to the soul and heart of South African fashion. I can't wait. I hear Mbongeni Buthelezi and Kim Lieberman are some of the artists that will very much be part of the make up of this imminent marriage between Fashion and Art.

I hope it's okay that this post has no pictures - I have a lot more to say but fear that some people will be intimidated by too much text - not to blame them, that happens to me too when I visit overly wordy blogs.

Summer in the City

I'll let the pics speak for themselves this time. Pulchritude 3 was as good as a third time could be! Fantastic designers, johannesburg spring, fabulous customers and friends and just an overall blessing.


1. Mathahle Stofile from Elle looking ssssssublime in Christopher Strong. 2 Smanga just being Smangalicious! 3. The legendary Stix in all his eccentricity, pity we didn't have any stylish daishikis although Mantsho could have worked for him if she did menswear. 4. Thandiswa and Ntsiki just errr.....being themselves. Although she already looked like the rock star she is, Thandiswa ended up getting some classic Christopher Strong, Take Care and Two garments.


1. Thandiswa reading Mao's little red book which she's showing off cos she just came back from China. 2. Palesa "Style Idol" Mjali donning a Christopher Strong top and Kimbo skirt looking adorably French. 3. Stix's extremely African ring and 4. Meeeee on Sunday after the sale on my way to a birthday party in that kayooot Kimbo Tutu dress.

Blind.net

I just had THE blindest moment and I'm still reeling from the cringefest so I figure the only way to shake off the embarassment is to share it. I took a Take Care dress off the rail this morning cos I felt like wearing something new(as one does) and I've dressed it up really nicely with these beautiful pearly FLO earrings and my floral head scarf. I've even got make up AND lipstick on. After getting dressed I walk across to Wolves to get some lemonade feeling all cute. I walk in and most eyes immediately shower me with attention (and inside I'm going yeah bitches i know look good). Alas, they were on me for the wrong reasons - the tag was still firmly attached to the dress and some lady came up to me to say "sweetie you've still got the tag". FML

But we move on.

My poor blog has been a neglected child this week. I'm sorry baby! Mama Mili doesn't even have pics or anything to dress you up in. I've been too busy packing and unpacking some really beautiful clothes from the lovely designers featured at this month's Pulchritude sale. Last night, my apartment was abuzz (with queues) at the Pulchritude Pre-Sale where strangers become friends and rails were left hungry for clothes. To my friends and constant supporters, this isn't a diss for not getting an invitation, it's usually people who can't make the Saturday Sale. My camera is trapped under the rubble of dress upon dress all over the house so I can't actually take a picture of the adorable outfit that I'm wearing - sans tag. Lol a

Gaga Love

I need to own that Gagapalooza T-shirt. She had them made when she performed at Lolapalooza this year. I think she's above the music, she's like gravity. She's going to be at all the Madamme Tussauds museums around the world, a feat only she has achieved, and she plans to have an exhibition at The Louvre. Of course she has.