Live Like A Goddess

They say that the most beautiful curve on a women’s body is her smile… And that was proven when 50 girls were greeted with a friendly smile and hearty welcome by Amanda Strydom from the Ava Secrets team.

On Monday the 12 December 2011 , 50 girls were invited out to the Carlton Hair Academy in Claremont and were guaranteed a jam packed day that consisted out of beauty tips, motivational talks and top hair styling from the carlton’s team of experts!

The party started off with yummy Canapés and decadent Berry Mocktails , where all the girls got the opportunity to meet each other and build new friendships.

Karen Burt from Code Teen, gave the girls an inspiring talk and reminded us about all the joys of being a girl and also showed us ways as to how to portray our beauty from both the inside and out. From time to time one always needs the reminder of what a Goddess you can be and Karen happens to be our second voice that utters the words “YOU SEXY BEAST YOU!” (LOL) when waking up in the morning and looking into the mirror.

Carlton Hair’s top hairstylist David Gillsen flew down all the way from Johannesburg to attend Ava’s summer goddess party where he shared all his tips and showed us amazing hair styles to try this summer without breaking your budget but yet have that celeb style look. The messy ponytail and the messy bun made the A-list but the Kardashian curls made with Carlton’s Glamour Wand was definitely the front runner!

After showing us all the trendy hairstyles, the girls were treated to hair make-overs, then some ice cream before continuing the party with skin advice from Tasha, Carlton’s skin pro. Much needed skin advice and guidance were given to keep our skin in tip top shape season in and season out.

Sonja Lotter from Smash-Box Makeup showed us girls how to get the perfect summer look with Smash-Box in less than 10 minutes!

Before ending off our fun filled day, Ava in partnership with Sass Diva & Carlton, gave away AWE-SO-ME hampers filled with great fashion accessories along with makeovers to the value of R2000 from Carlton Hair.

Ava, Sass Diva, Carlton, Smash-Box and Karen Burt sent of 50 newly created Goddesses with marvelous Goodie Bags packed with all our summer essentials to help us be well on our way to being the confident Goddesses that we are!… So Cape Town watch out… If you spot a Goddess on the beach… Just know that she attended Ava’s Summer Goddess Party!

For more info on up and coming events, like the @Ava facebook page.

Love Ava ✗o✗o

Fashion Focus- A designers mannequin.


The obsession with clothes has become many of our passion and we call it fashion!


    What is fashion?

Fashion is your sense of style, glamour, combined with your personality and most of all brings together your sense of innovation that you portray to the world outside.

Most people seem to think that fashion does not apply to them but just waking up in the morning, mixing and matching your clothes and shoes, adding that extra accessories and stepping out, makes you the canvas that designers known or unknown use to showcase their designs and talent on the global catwalk called everyday life!

    What is important when it comes to fashion?

• Being comfortable with what you
wear even if your colours are
eccentric, it just shows your unique.
style.

• Making a statement without saying a word.

•Most importantly, making heads turn! Who knows? You might just start a trend.

Fashion is a universal language that people around the world speaks. All of us are connected even if we don’t know it. Popular television series such as “Gossip Girl” is our connection that links us with one another and sets the tone for new trends to try, be it male or female. One thing that everybody has to remember is that, when one trend might suit a specific group of people, it doesn’t mean that it will suit you as well because each and every individual are unique. Each season fashion icons are shown all over the media bringing back in the 60’s look with timeless pieces such as leggings, the huge framed shades, skinny jeans and even frills and frocks are making its comeback.

When going out shopping for clothes and shoes, think of yourself as a free spirited trend setter that’s out to spoil yourself and always stick to a budget without burning a hole in your pocket . Seasons comes and seasons goes but I believe that every girl should have a LBD (Little Black Dress) in their closet because that’s one item of clothing that never goes out of fashion, it can be dressed up for those glamorise nights or even just match it up with some leggings for that night out on the town with your girlfriends.

For guys, an absolute must have is a smart casual jacket such as a leather jacket that they could wear with a formal pants for those fancy dinner parties and switch it with a pair of jeans when they out on a movie date with their girlfriend or just chilling with the guys.

If you are one of those girls or guys that’s cute in the face and curvy around the waist, it doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on fashionable trends at all! Khloe Kardashian has been flaunting her curves on Miami Beach this past summer and she’s become the role model to many young plus sized girls that’s had insecurities about their bodies.

I don’t do fashion, I am fashion! _ Coco-Chanel

Sometimes you feel that your colours are too bright or your prints are too bold but that’s exactly how a trend starts. One’s colours says a lot about their personality and confidence, there for when you wearing a bold colour, wear it with pride and confidence because confidence is a stain that nobody can erase. We are all born original designs, do not die a reject or replica .Why blend in when you are born to stand out!

Never forget that both girls and guys can wear bags. A handbag is one item that a girl can never leave home without… Go bag or go home! Guys can wear their sling bag to a gaming arcade or even a skate session with the guys.

F – Flawless
A – Attractive
S – Style
H – Hot
I – Innovative
O – Original
N- Necessity

Fashion is timeless, style is second nature… A mirror of the era we live in that describes your state of mind in which decodes your body’s pleasure to live and let go. Fashion has no boundaries, so go the extra mile and give your body the freedom to play around with different colours, different patterns and experience the bold nature of the “70’s hippy look”. Always remember that you might not have the body of Marilyn Monroe in her white dress but you can make your statement in your LBD (Little Black Dress).
Discovering that you have a passion for fashion, that you love scouting out new trends, always having your eyes hooked on celebs and practically living in your favourite magazine, makes you one out of millions of girls and boys that has the same interest and how you put your love for fashion to use is what determines the stylista in you. So never be afraid of what others might say and think about your personal style, just regard them as one of the many fashion critics that the fashion industry has to offer and rock your outfit with confidence!