Giveaway: River Island Launches in South Africa

To celebrate the arrival of River Island onto South Africa’s fierce, fabulous, fetch, and fashionable shores I have created this pungent mood board showcasing some of their lust-worthy-must-have autumn / winter 2014 collection pieces. Check out my profile clickhere [BATTLE TO BRITAIN]  and if you love it, vote for it and leave a comment in the comment section to let me know what you think of the River Island’s vibe! 

Sadly only South African readers are allowed to cast votes - shout out to my internash lovers. I know you got my back in spirit on this one! 

WHAT IS IT IN FOR YOU?

On the 18^th September 2014, River Island flagship store will be opening in Rosebank Mall and everyone is going to be there! Luck for you, I have passes to give to three fabulous peeps (no +1) to the Night of Fashion event. Together with that I am throwing in R300 for each of the three winners, to spend on the night at River Island each. You should either be based in Joburg and the surrounds or be willing to get to Joburg at your own expense in order to attend the event.

HOW WILL I PICK THE THREE WINNERS?

STEP 1: Like my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AccordingToJerri

STEP 2: Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/JerriMokgofe

STEP 3: Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JerriMokgofe

STEP 4: Tweetpic me YOUR favourite picture from my blog or facebook page and use the hashtag #AccordingToJerri If you not up for the admin just tweet me and let me know you have voted for ME using hashtag #AccordingToJerri

It is that easy, good luck lovers and hope to see you at the event for some bubbles, schmoozing and shopping!

COMPETITION CLOSED

Winners are: @Nomanqoba_M, @_Heiresss and @FalzSA

GIVEAWAY: Celebrate 20 Years of Democracy With MUMM Champagne

Last year whilst on vacaycay in Cape Town. A friend of mine and I took a train and we headed to Kalk Bay; on the quest for a drink and some fish and chips. To cut the long story short we ended up sharing a table with an elderly woman at a fish and chips takeaway joint who said this to us: “You are responsible for your own joy”. Profound words yet cliché as it is really something we hear all the time and know but take for granted. Profound because of the setting we were in, as we certainly did not mission on a train to Kalk Bay for some unsolicited elderly wisdom. From that moment on, that line got added to our ‘Friendship Quotes” the quotes that make sense to us. We can share whilst amongst people and only us two know the meaning, context and origin of that specific saying.

The best way to celebrate 20 Years of democracy for me will entail taking a few minutes of the day with a pen and a paper for some self introspect. Be happy, be grateful and most of all be appreciative. Try not to get too political because like sexuality and religion, politics are emotive and can get heated very-quick-very-fast. Have a look at our constitution and the things that make you proud. And the things that make you happy about South Africa.

Change is coming; it will be in your lifetime or it might not be. 20 years is very young and a challenging age yet a beautiful development stage. One cannot help appreciate all the beauty achieved thus far. You are allowed to get pissy about the ugly – you are not a robot. Do not let the negative feelings simmer for far too long within you or they will kill and age your soul whilst alive.

Complaining, whining and bitching hardly can take one anywhere but to the nearest cosmetic counter for some wrinkles defying creams. One of my favourite self-cheering lines when I am in an unfavourable situation is; “It could be worse”. So remember that it could be worse, really it can be, but it is not.

Naturally after that self introspect session one simply must celebrate by popping a bottle (s) of bubbles!

So why don’t we celebrate together? Fancy a bottle of G.H.MUMM Cordon Roug bubbles? Well I have one and I would like to share it with you! All you have to do is answer the question below:

Why will you be celebrating 20 Years of Democracy with a bottle of MUMM?

You may answer the question through my FACEBOOK PAGE or send me a TWEET hashtag #MUMM the giveaway closes: 27 April 2014

GIVEAWAY: Chivas Regal Brotherhood by Fabiani x Made For Gentlemen

PRIZE

** A set of double tickets to attend FNB Whiskey Live Festival in Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday (6.11.13), a set for Thursday (7.11.13), and a set for Friday (8.11.13), to give away. There will be winner per day.

** A Limited edition Patrick Grant or Norton & Sons Chivas 12 gift pack

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN?

** Visit the Chivas Regal 12 micro-site at www.madeforgentlemen.co.za and customise your own unique, African-inspired suit using the options on the page. Once you have completed your design, share it with me on Twitter or my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AccordingToJerri) by tagging @JerriMokgofe and use these Hashtag #AccordingToJerri #ChivasMFG

Valid Entry Example:

@JerriMokgofe (insert link to your design here) #AccordingToJerri #ChivasMFG – that easy so DO BEST!

P.S After designing your suit you stand a chance to win the grand prize - a bespoke Fabiani suit (the one you designed) which will be tailored to feature the unique design you created. Read all about it HERE and that grand prize I have absolute no control over, I am also hoping to win my design pictured above!

Media Release & Giveaway | Make Your Own Havaianas

In recent months we have seen Havaianas introduce some very exciting developments and product offerings for the South African consumer – from the Missoni collaboration flip flop, the introduction of the Soul Collection and the two brand new exclusive stores in Sandton City and Gateway shopping centres. These developments have created a huge amount of excitement about the brand and it’s only natural to wonder what’s next for the consumer.

As a progressive brand Havaianas prides themselves in forward thinking and remaining at the cusp of trends, creativity and originality. In-keeping with these brands traits Havaianas has extended the creative process of putting together design elements of their flip flops to the consumer, by developing an initiative that allows the customer to personally select all elements of their very own flip flops and be at the fore front of the creative selection and assembling process of their very own personalised flip flops.

For the very first time the Make Your Own Havaianas initiative will be introduced in Africa. Brazil, the country of origin has subsequently selected South Africa as the very first African country to host this internationally successful event. On Tuesday the 29th of October to Sunday the 3rd of November 2013 Havaianas will bring South Africans the Make Your Own Havaianas initiative and Sandton City has been selected as the very first destination for South Africa.

Even though we’re already spoilt for choice with the Havaianas collection, what’s the harm in having even more?! A pop-up store will be set up in the Woolworths Upper court of Sandton City. Here, you will be able to customise your very own pair of Havaianas flip-flops – choosing everything from the straps, the soles, mixing and matching these and even adding pins to the straps to personalise them as you please!

This event has been successfully introduced worldwide with special emphasis to USA, Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and France as well as Selfridges in the UK, allowing thousands of Havaianas fans to revel in the ultimate celebration of self-expression – Make Your Own Havaianas (MYOH).

Customers can create their very own customized pair of Havaianas by following these easy, interactive steps:

1. Choose your desired sole and strap combination.

2. Choose your pins to express your style and personalize your pair.

3. Go to our friendly staff who will assemble your special pair on the spot.

From The Desk of: Gina Mosley | Styling Concepts | gina@stylingconcepts.co.za| 011 482 7528

GIVEAWAY: If you would like to attend the launch event on the 29.10.13 where you will get a chance to make your own Havz. Tweet me on @JerriMokgofe and let me know what is your favourite colour this season. Use the hashtag #MYOH #AccordingToJerri

Competition closes on 27.10.13 and open to Johannesburg resident who will be able to attend the event should they be a winner.  

NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio Coffee Machine with According To Jerri | Giveaway

Image Credit: Prudence Louw Photography

Image Credit: Prudence Louw Photography

Image Credit: Stacey Van der Walt Photography

I told you about my pleasant surprise when I received a gift from NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio coffee machine the other day. If you missed the post, may you please catch up by reading it HERE so we on the same page.

I then told you a little bit more about how my taste buds reacted to the sweet taste of the different flavours HERE

As you know I am all for sharing, I simply cannot keep all the fabulous, sweet tasting things in life all to myself. All sweet things should be shared that is the unwritten universal rule and I am not about to break it.

I will be giving you an opportunity to win a NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto Genio coffee machine. MAJOR! All you have to do is like the Dolce GustoSA Facebook Page and guess which flavour I am. There are eleven (11) NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto flavours. According To Jerri has been paired as a true representation (hypothetically) of that flavour and I couldn’t agree more. Which flavour do you think I am?

Click on the pod flavour below that you think I am. 

Click on image if you think this is the one.

Click on image if you think this is the one.

Click on image if you think this is the one.