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GOOD NEWS LADIES, due to popular demand 10 and 12 July is now exclusively available for ladies aged 30+... Book now to avoid disappointment!

Marilize de Clercq, together with Nicky Lonte is hosting a Styling and Make-up Workshop for girls between the ages of 16 and 19 at the prestigious Val de Vie Polo Estate during June and July 2012. All guests will receive a mini make-up brush set including notes from Nicky Lonte as well as notes from the acclaimed stylist, Marilize de Clercq who has made special appearances on an array of magazine shows such as Top Billing and All Access. The full day workshop will be divided into two parts; within the first section of the day you'll receive professional make-up lessons presented by Nicky Lonte; Marilize de Clercq will conclude the second half with a Personal Styling presentation filled with latest tips and how to make trends work for you.

Each guest will also be treated to welcome drinks, delicious snacks - throughout the day - as well as a delectable lunch; which will be served just before the second half of the day.

There are only 20 seats available per workshop; bookings need to be confirmed and payment has to be made one week prior to the date you wish to attend. (Find below)

Six (6) workshops (in total) will be hosted; the dates are as follows:
- 26 and 28 June 2012
- 3 and 5 July 2012
- 10 and 12 July 2012 (for ladies 30+)

NIKI Professional Make-up as well as handbags and accessories will be made available for purchase on the day.

For more information or to book your seat email: styling@marilizedeclercq.co.za and nicky_lonte@vodamail.co.za.

Elsje from the Events Team has created another beautiful moodboard that's inspired by coastal living. Softs aqua tones and pale grey create this peaceful palette, livened up by black anf white stripes and burts of turquoise. It's a gorgeous look for a beach wedding

Val de Vie Estate hosted the wedding of Christine Markgraaff and Bobby Behan on 9 March 2012. 250 guests attended the celebration, and what an occasion it was! The big day included a variety of unforgettable elements, including a thrilling 45-minute polo game, crystal chandeliers, a sumptuous menu by The Polo Club Restaurant amd a decadent dessert station filled which was laden with mini milk tarts, malva pudding, macaroons, nougat, fudge, chocolate brownies, vanilla bean ice cream scoops and the wedding cake made by Kanya Hunt.

The celebration continued into the early hours of the morning and there’s no doubt that it will be fondly remembered by the guests for years to come.

We love glamourous decor and bold styling, but sometimes a subtle touch can look so much more elegant. Elsje Oostuizen, a Coordinator who's part of the Val de Vie Events Team, created this beautiful moodboard which creates an understated sense of opulence. Soft, faded colours are combined with feathers and dashes of silvery sparkle. It's these small details that create a real sense of glamour, without being too over the top.

The 2011–2012 Polo Season has been a frantically busy and successful one, including six 0 and 2 Goal Tournaments and chukkas being played four times a week! These Low Goal Tournaments were very well supported by visiting teams and we were thrilled to host Olifantskoop from the West Coast, Maremmana from Hermanus and Cape Town Polo Club from Melkbos.

We held 3 Exhibition matches during the course of the season, namely the Bentley at the beginning of December, The Veuve Clicquot at the end of February and finally, the innovative and exciting Five Nations Invitational Tournament held at the end of March. The Five Nations was the brain child of Martin Venter who considered the tournament’s viability during the middle of last year with an idea of inviting representatives from Pakistan, England, Zimbabwe, South Africa and the Netherlands to compete in an Invitational tournament at Val de Vie. His vision was realized and seven days of exciting polo were played, drawing large and enthusiastic crowds. Val de Vie was delighted to host a visiting side from Pakistan, including the Pakistani Ambassador. The Netherlands were supported by the Dutch Ambassador and his wife on the final Saturday and Fatima Chohan, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, gave a short but inspiring speech about sport and her first introduction to polo at the Tournament. SA were the deserved winners, the winning team comprising of Tom de Bruin (Captain), Kevin Rixon, Martin Venter and Joseph Bron with “Britain” coming a close second.

Educational Chukkas have become a popular and very social part of learning the game of Polo and follow on after polo lessons given by Kevin on either Tuesdays or Thursdays during the season. Anybody who is interested in learning more about the game and how to play it must contact Tehri at the Polo Office for booking lessons with Kevin and joining in the Educational Chukkas – everybody’s welcome!

The Polo Season is sadly drawing to a close as Winter beckons. The last planned match was on 5 May, but it will give the horses a well-deserved rest! The number of new people playing polo and the number of tournaments being played is growing faster in Cape Town than anywhere else in the country and next season’s Fixture List is already in progress… we can’t wait!

PS: To all residents – Diana and I have bought at Val de Vie and are looking forward to meeting as many potential players and spectators as possible!

Vision on Fire never fails to create the most stunning wedding videos, and we love this amazing video of Taryn and Verge's wedding at Val de Vie. It's beautifully romantic and captures the magic of their big day.

This season Ralph Lauren's men's Purple Label is distinctly tailored and sophisticated. We really love this distiguished look and think that grooms should take note of this attention to crisp, clean lines and impeccable detail.

Ralph Lauren's signature understated elegance is also the inspiration behind a menswear photo shoot that Iza of the Events Team is coordinating for the Wedding Album. Look out for the winter edition of the Wedding Album to view the shoot, it's the perfect guide for style savvy men to update their wardrobes this season.

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We're still smitten with turquoise, one of the hottest colours of 2012. It's vibrant and sexy, while also slightly whimsical. Varety from the events team created this gorgeous moodboard that celebrated this beautiful colour.

Turquoise looks great as an accent colour to introduce some depth to a white or neutral interior. It's cool undertones make it a great companion to other shades such as pink, yellow, green, purple and even deep reds.

The lovely Elsje Oosthuizen of our Events Team created this beautiful mini moodboard, which was inspired by an amazing wedding she coordinated at Varswaterbaai in the West Coast. We love the gentle shades of turquoise - this is beach romance at its most beautiful.

Be sure to look out for the photos taken by Joe Dreyer of this magical wedding, we can't wait to show you!

We love the new Carrol Boyes stylish leather range, which includes a variety of elegant leather accessories. The softest grey and black bovine leather has been sourced for the creation of these exquisite handbags, wallets, purses, business card holders and organizers.

Handcrafted and embossed with elegant detail, these accessories will add an unmistakable iconic luxury to any wardrobe.

The unique embossed patterns that set these leather items apart echo many favourite pewter and aluminum pieces in Wound Up, Quicksilver and Pebble designs.

Click here to view the brochure, or visit one of the selected Carrol Boyes stores throughout South Africa to see the items for yourself.