#PIHT - POLO Pink Pony Brunch - Kyalami Johannesburg 3 Oct 2014

Hi Guys,

It was the start of the October month and I was invited to be a part of something so unique and amazingly great that I loved myself more for what I am doing in my life. I really appreciated the beauty to be healthy and to fight the disease which takes our loved ones so far from us that we are left with the moments spent with them only.

Polo South Africa organized another POLO International Horse Trials (#PIHT) from 3rd -5th Oct 2014 after the great success in the inaugural season in 2013. This year’s event took place in Kyalami Equestrian Park. It was my first time to any of the Horse trials. I don’t even know about what it is all about and did some Google/Wikipedia study to find out what it is. 

The Horse Trials is an Olympic equestrian sport where a single horse and rider combination, compete against other combinations across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and showjumping.

The event kicked off on Friday 3 October with the dressage phase at the Kyalami Equestrian Park where horses were looking amazingly great along with their riders. A tempting and delicious POLO Pink Pony brunch in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness month was also hosted alongside for the special VIP guests and media under an elegantly decorated white marquee. This event aims to raise awareness for The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) through POLO’s Pink Pony Campaign where a limited edition collection of Pink Pony merchandise is sold in aid of CANSA. Guests were also given a chance to purchase some of these items on the day at the POLO pop-up store.

Lunga Shabalala of SABC’s new Man Cave show was MC for the event. He was very funny with his comic timings and enthralled the whole crowd with his MC skills. People were inspired by guest speaker, Eddie Rust, who shared his cancer survival story and encouraged everyone to get checked at regular intervals. He shared some of the facts & realities and made people aware that this can happen to anyone so better take precautions and get proper treatment.

Fashion and lifestyle media, and socialites alike sipped on champagne and cocktails served by LiquidChefs as they mingled and watched the POLO Spring/Summer ’14 fashion show. Shashi Naidoo, Jen Su, Tobi Jooste, Gina Myers, Tamerin Jardine, Laura Stewart and Mrs Charity, Talita Jansen van Vuures were present at the event and enjoyed the morning to afternoon for the charity event.

The breakfast and lunch menu was delicious especially the sweets and desserts. Every dessert was colored in the Pink theme matching the clothing of the people. It was so tasty and yummy that I only ate desserts and candies. I had to scout for my Pink tshirt in Sandton City but bought some other brand in the end as rightly pointed out by the photographer there.

There was a lucky draw for all the guests present at the event. As they walked into the event, all VIP guests were handed CANSA badges which had a number written on them. Lunga asked guests to pick lucky number slips and 15 guests walked away with POLO Hand Bags, travel pouches and tickets to Horse Shows. Though I was not the lucky one, I got my share of goodies in the bag that was given to all the guests. I have my own Polo – My First Pony soft toy and an umbrella which will keep me covered in rains and sunlight alike.

Thanks a lot to the Polo and CANSA for the invite. I really enjoyed my day with some amazing people and horses. Follow Polo on Facebook & Twitter. Follow CANSA on twitter.

Checkout some of the photographs I took on my Instagram (araijain) or www.photoyatra.blogspot.in

Cheers!!!

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Launch Event - BANANA REPUBLIC @SandtonCity, Johannesburg - 7 Aug 2014

Hi Guys,

From San Francisco to Johannesburg...

Banana Republic has opened it's second store in South Africa in Sandton City, Johanneburg after another one they had in Cape Town.

Clothing and accessories brand, Banana Republic opened its second store in South Africa in Sandton City shopping mall. High profile guests & media attended the launch event where they saw Banana Republic’s approach to style, living & an image that this brand has in the minds of it's consumers.

All the who's who of Johannesburg celebrities were present at the launch event and enjoyed the Indie band Bye Beneco. I liked the fact that the store has chairs to rest while your spouse or loved ones shop. Though you won't be bored as there is plenty of clothing & accessories for both male and female consumers.                               

Checkout several tweets along with snaps at the hashtag #BananaRepublicSandton  

Banana Republic South Africa on Facebook

BANANA REPUBLIC store represents the niche & international look and feel along with whole clothing range brought to you in South Africa by the Stuttafords group.



Some of the brand’s range was available in Stuttafords stores and the Banana Republic store in Cape Town, but this full fledged store at Sandton City will offer a full Banana Republic shopping experience under one roof. The store has modern apparel, footwear, and accessories including handbags, scarves and belts.

Visit the new store to check what suits your needs and has Banana Republic lived up to your expectations?

Stuttafords, your world of brands, is the license holder for Banana Republic in South Africa along with several other brands they have in their kitty.

Cheers!!!

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Launch Event - Stuttafords @RosebankMall 31 July 2014

 Hi Guys,

                  
A world of brands was introduced to Johannesburg city during the relaunch event of Stuttafords in the newly revamped Rosebank Mall store. Guests were treated to delicious canapés from award-winning caterer Vicky Crease along with a nice champagne. The international brand has everything international about the relaunch also. Hilton Mer, Executive Chairman of the Stuttafords Group, officially reopened the store.

Checkout the tweets by all the fashion magazines and celebrity guest at  #StuttafordsRosebank


Stuttafords is proud of its heritage and positioning as “Your World of Brands.” With the right intelligence, international fashion know-how and special sensitivity to luxury, Stuttafords has put together an unrivalled assortment of the world’s finest fashion and beauty brands under a single roof.

Gap, Banana Republic, French Connection, Ted Baker, Bellfield and Made in Italy are there on the racks, along with a shoes and handbags section, as well as a special men’s formal section. Stuttafords Rosebank will have Tom Ford Private Blend, Armani Prive, Boss Collection, Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire, Michael Kors Make Up, Zegna Ezzenza Collection, Sensai, Shiseido, La Mer and Bobbi Brown collection of clothing also.

Check out the store asap! I hope that if you have the money and flair for great clothing, you won't be disappointed with what this store has to offer. Rosebank Mall is something that brings a lot of memories and creates a lot everyday to cherish for lifetime. Enjoy your time shopping once again!

Cheers!!!

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Twitter Goodies - Comic Con 2013 at Hyderabad

Hi Guys,

Comic Con is one the biggest festival for the lovers of Comics. It happens world wide and I was able to attend the one that happened in London way back in 2011. After than I enrolled for Delhi to be a volunteer but could not go to attend the interview and could make it to the event also. Felt really sad! This year it's happening in Hitex, Hyderabad where I have attended various events when I used to live in Hyderabad way back in 2005-2007. Do make the best of this opportunity as the event happens on 21 and 22  Sep 2013. Also there are a lot of free goodies on the offer along with an awesome bag which I won't be able to get for myself.

Here is something my family member won in one of their daily quiz contest -

 

 

Comics will always be able to attact all old and young alike with it's colors and script.

Cheers to those who will be able to attend the event. More info at www.comicconindia.com/‎

Thanks a lot!