On the evening of May 8, 2012, ZANDO was introduced to South Africa as its largest online fashion superstore. The guests – among them celebrities such as Jo-Anne Strauss, Ryan Botha, Dom Peters, Lisa Cowly, Liezel van der Westhuizen, and Jeremy de Tolly; media people; ZANDO personnel and partners – enjoyed an exclusive celebration held at Cape Town’s hottest new it-spot, The Orphanage Cocktail Emporium.

The launch presented a beautiful display of ZANDO fashions, demonstrations of the website and an introduction to ZANDO and online shopping in South Africa by the MD and co-founder, Eugen Petersen. “Research has shown that there is tremendous growth in e-commerce ahead in SA. Furthermore, until now, online shopping was incomplete, insecure and didn’t really put the focus on the consumer. ZANDO strongly feels that now is the time to bring a REAL online fashion shop to SA. We give you so much more than just the latest fashion. We care about the customer and offer advice on anything”, said Petersen.

ZANDO allows consumers to shop the latest trends and cutting edge styles and enjoy fabulous benefits such as free & fast delivery and returns, multiple payment methods and naturally, the finest in local and international brands. Shoppers can easily browse through their incredibly safe website to find their favorite brands and sit back and relax while they experience the utter joy of having fashion coming to them. Offering free delivery nationwide, shoppers can enjoy in the freedom of shopping anywhere and anytime. To make the online shopping experience even easier, the ZANDO delivery team waits for the consumer while they try on their purchase, guaranteeing complete happiness and gratification. With the best in designer fashion and outstanding customer service, ZANDO is changing the way South African’s shop.

Online shoe, clothing and accessory superstore, ZANDO.co.za, promises a bouquet of conveniences to set its service level apart from the rest of the game. Their goal is to step online shopping in South Africa up to the next level, which is exactly what was proven at the launch thereof. Throughout the night, ZANDO staff was friendly and on hand, helping guests in trying out the online shopping experience on the ZANDO website.

ZANDO listens to the consumers, and with the superstore successfully launched in South Africa, consumers can expect exactly what they want out of their online shopping experience: the widest range of products, fast delivery, safe online payment facilities, and reliable and trustworthy delivery services.

To experience this shopping phenomenon for yourself, you can visit ZANDO at www.ZANDO.co.za

According to NewsNow editor, Waldimar Pelser, the new cover price “aims to make NewsNow accessible to a larger audience for a limited period,” making it less expensive to get in the know.

“Our weekly selection of the best of SA and world media is now even better value. We offer opinion and stories from around the world and regularly feature work by some of the world’s best journalists. At R10 we become affordable to many more readers,” Pelser said.

So what does this mean for existing subscribers? Those who have already subscribed will receive extended subscriptions at no cost so they too can benefit from the special offer.  New subscribers can have the magazine delivered to their home or office for as little as R8 a week.

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In this week’s NewsNow:
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The Camps Bay strip was star studded in style on Friday 10 February at the Heat magazine powered Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012.

Celebrity guests Elana Afrika and Katlego Maboe took to the stage, introducing SA’s leading fashion giants KLuK, Port, Stefania Morland, Jagadi and a fresh new designer on the scene, Joanna Hedley, with BeachCult.

The Heat glam fashion event celebrated the empowerment of women through Dermalogica’s joinFITE initiative. Red Carpet Concepts handed over a cheque of R16 000.00 to the foundation. “All the hard work pays off in the end when you’re able to look back at what you’ve achieved and feel proud. We couldn’t have chosen a better initiative to back” says Red Carpet Concepts MD and Red Carpet Fashion Show event organizer Jade Allen.

Aphrodite Diamond’s also gave away a show stopping R65 000.00 pair of raw diamond chandelier earrings to Mpume Maphumulo.

The show was further topped by a debut showcasing of both online fashion super store Zando.co.za – the official shoe supplier of the Red Carpet Fashion Show 2012, and Carol Boyes’ new line of sunglasses, jewellery and hand bags.

The full house of 500 guests enjoyed incredible catering by master chef Lauden Kirk of Simply Italian, and seemingly endless complimentary drinks by Pongracz, Bernini, Peroni, Gordon’s Gin, Thin Lizzy and Vitamin Water cocktails. The event didn’t shy away from spoiling its guests for a second; the goody bags were filled to the brim with incredible products, gifts and treats from Dermalogica, Morrocanoil, Sally Williams, Lindt, Katjes, bobble water bottles, Hula Hoops and a range of other impressive gifts.

Ice Art South Africa also shone out with yet another beautiful ice sculpture welcoming guests at the entrance, leading to an Ultra Events transformed Rotanda where Carol Thorns greeted guests with a powerful performance on her cello.

“I can’t wait for the next event”, says Allen, “I’m considering doing a winter show later this year. As the show keeps growing I look forward to being able to keep giving more back to charity.”

For more information please contact:
Jade Allen / Freya Bell
082 552 4093 / 082 319 3420
jade@redcarpetpr.co.za / fashion@theredcarpet.co.za
www.redcarpetpr.co.za

Two events highlight the month of February – Valentines Day and Moonstruck on Clifton 4th – and Cravings will be offering picnickers a 20% discount on their picnics if ordered and collected from Cravings by 1pm on Tuesday 14 February (Valentines Day) or Saturday 18 February 2012 (Moonstruck).

The Cravings menu includes a wide selection of freshly squeezed fruit and veggie  juices, tasty smoothies, ice-teas, iced-coffees, fruits, salads, sandwiches, wraps, fat-free soft-serve frozen yoghurt, biltong and other deli fare. The food gets packed into a cooler bag filled with ice and can be collected at the store.

Price: R120 for cooler bag (as a refundable deposit or purchase of bag alone excluding contents) and R15 per ice pack
Discount on 14 or 18 February 2012: 20% on price of basket
Order times: From 7am until 1pm
Cooler bags must be returned within 30 days in same condition.

For more info on Cravings Delicatessen picnics visit:
Address: Shop 3, 77 Regent Rd, Sea Point
Tel: 021 434 5200
Website: www.cravings.co.za
Email: cravings@telkomsa.net

The popular tournament, now in its fourth consecutive year, is the brainchild of former Springbok stars Bob Skinstad and Rob Fleck. Medac/Rockets, the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of sports injury bracing and performance gear will be the official rehab partner for the event.

This year is set to be bigger and better than ever with the number of teams being increased from 56 to 72 and there will now be four divisions – a heavy and light Beer League, The Vets League and the more competitive Premier League.

As always, there will be appearances many from local and international rugby legends such as Breyton Paulse, Leon Lloyd, John Allen and Malcolm O’Kelly. The tournament will include plenty of entertainment off the field with live performances from top acts such as the UK band, The Lightyears and the popular Cape Town based Me and Mr Brown. There will also be beer and food tents, children’s play areas and lots of fun competitions and giveaways including a kicking contest that will see one lucky winner walk away with a brand-new Golf GTI worth R365 000.

As the official rehab partners, Medac/Rockets will have  physiotherapists which will be on hand throughout the tournament to assist players with recovery and managing injuries including the use of a cryotherapeutic ice recovery pool and providing post-game massages at the Medac/Rockets Recovery Zone.

“The 10’s tournament is a great event to be involved in.  Our recovery tent provides all the players with a world class service of which we are extremely proud,” says Craig Homan, Medac CEO.

Tickets are available now through Computicket. (Kids under 12 are free)

For more information on Medac/Rockets contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTownTens
Telephone number: 086 163 3221
Fax:  021 706 1636
Email: sue@medac.co.za
Website: www.medac.co.za
Buy Online: www.medacsport.co.za
Rockets Compression Range: www.rocketsrange.com

The YOU Best Recipes/Huisgenoot Beste Resepte summer edition is a collection of seasonal favourites by top food editors Carmen Niehaus and Bernice van der Merwe and it’s got everything you need for entertaining this holiday, from Christmas lunch ideas to outdoor meals on lazy summer days.

There are also some fiery braai ideas and cakes, rusks and traditional dessert favourites to keep the children happy. The Pack Up and Go section has recipes for your holiday trip and to keep lunchboxes filled.

YOU Best Recipes/Huisgenoot Beste Resepte are available now at large supermarkets and book stores. If you can’t find it in the shops, you can order it. SMS YOU Best Recipes and your name to 32113  (SMS costs R1), e-mail you_subs@media24.com or call 086-01-03687.

The Dermalogica Pamper Parties are here!

The concept is a fun and spoiling evening where girls will be treated to bubbly, yummy canapés, Dermalogica Face Mapping, skin treatments and a goody bag of customized samples and Lindt chocolate.

If you would be interested in booking a pamper party please email freya@redcarpetpr.co.za

Go on – treat yourself!

Coco Lifestyle, the popular luxury swimwear brand, collaborates with Dermalogica to host a fun and fabulous day of shopping and pampering to launch Coco’s 2011 Summer Collection at St Yves Beach Club in Camps Bay, Cape Town on Saturday 10 December 2011 from 10am to 3pm.

Coco Lifestyle will be showcasing their latest range of locally-produced swimwear, which is all about celebrating glamorous, sexy and vibrant South African women.

All items from the collection will be on sale from up to 35% off!

Dermalogica will be hosting a skin bar at the launch, where guests will be privy to free face mapping and trial products for everyone that purchases a Coco bikini.

For more information, please contact:

Aimee du Plessis / Jade Allen
072 809 0851 / 082 552 4093
aimee@redcarpetpr.co.za / jade@redcarpetpr.co.za