I found this photo lying around and realised that it was taken for you. I wanted to show you a great example of how one should dress up when going to the shops on a Saturday or Sunday morning in Cape Town. I call it, “LA Style,” because it’s pretty much how everyone dresses in Los Angeles when they go to the shops. They’ve basically got a competition going on (which they would never admit to) which calls for every citizen to put together the most ludicrous combination of clothing, in an attempt to out-ludicrous each other.

Now I’m not talking about shopping on Rodeo Drive or Robertson Boulevard, I’m talking about those quick stints down to the nearest grocer to pick up bread or milk or a newspaper – stuff that we also do in Cape Town. And what a great opportunity for us to roll with some “LA Style!”

Seth prepares to go to the shops – “LA Style”

As you will notice in the image above, I went with a pair of snake-skin Woolies slippers, combined with the tartan GH Bass trackie pants. A bit of colour never hurts and definitely secures some bonus points – hence the shocking pink Superman T-shirt. The new Prada shades and Puma jacket add some all-important “flash” to the ensemble and, with a tight joint under the bonnet, you’re good to go!

Come on gang, raise your game..

By the way, first prize will always go to the true essence of “LA Style” – which is wearing a dressing gown to the shops. You just can’t beat it – it’s like the Joker in the pack. I often walk down to vida e from the Cape Royale in my dressing gown.

What a rush..

ps. that photo was taken during a bad patch. I am FAR more tanned now – in Provence..