Marchelle Abrahams

Marchelle Abrahams is an award-winning (RDMA Awards 2019) writer who found her voice after carving a niche as a features writer for Independent Media. Currently, she freelances for various print and online publications, while ghost-writing blogs for several clients.

Unzipped: The Stories Behind Our Favorite Vintage Looks - All My Friends Are Models

Mention ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and the first thing that comes to mind is Audrey Hepburn’s elegant black Givenchy dress in the opening scene. That style moment will forever signal the dawn of the LBD, AKA the little black dress. The sleek silhouette and layered pearls embodied glamor and sophistication. It’s a look that’s been recreated numerous times, but nobody has ever come close to the OG Miss Audrey Hepburn. Vintage clothing is back and bolder than ever, dominating runways, red carpe...

Selected writings

Time Out Cape Town •

Irma Stern Museum's controversial closure: Here's what we know

The Irma Stern Trust is now looking to reacquire The Firs, the former home and studio of the renowned artist.Celebrated artist Irma Stern made headlines for two distinct reasons last week. Firstly, her 1946 portrait titled ‘Malay’ (Black Headdress) was sold for R21.7 million at a Strauss & Co. auction.  Pioneering modernist expressionist painting in South Africa, Stern was considered one of the country’s most valuable artists. The sale of the rare artwork sets a new African record for a Stern p...
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How to Choose the Right Dog Food for Your Furry Friend

Last Updated on September 5, 2024 by Dogs Vets Dog food has come a long way from your garden variety of chicken or beef. Now, it’s all about dry, canned, semi-moist, homemade or organic. The mind boggles. It can be confusing to stand in the pet food aisle and not know where to start, especially if you’re a first-time pet parent. Hopefully, this article will give you a better understanding of how to choose the right dog food for your fur kid. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AA...

Cannabis and Self-Care: Welcome to the World of CannaMoms

A book club usually involves a few moms getting together to talk about their “book of the month.” Twenty minutes into discussions, books are thrown aside, and everyone has the same questioning look on their face. Why are we even here? Surely not about character arcs and plot devices. Out come the gummies and the pre-rolled cannabis cigarettes because what happens in the book club stays in the book club. Yep, book club isn’t what it used to be. Take away the wine and throw in a few edibles, and...

Enhancing Remote Team Dynamics: 5 Ways to Stay Productive

Still, managing a remote team will keep you on your toes. Encouraging your staff to remain productive and connected can be a balancing act. However, it’s achievable with the right strategies and tools.Thank goodness remote work is the new normal, where another day in the office involves moving from one part of the house to the other, sans suit and tie.It was a lesson in futility, costing money and sanity.  Then there’s Lucy (or was it Johnny) who “accidentally” put your progress report through t...
Time Out Cape Town •

The best lesser-known museums in Cape Town

Discover another world of independent galleries spotlighting talented artists you should know about.Like music, art is subjective. Either you like it or you don’t.  I remember once visiting a wine farm in Franschhoek to do a story on hotel galleries, and came across a piece. I don’t recall the artist, but what stuck with me was the look in the woman’s eyes. It was jarring and evocative. The oil painting evoked feelings of longing and melancholy.  If tragic beauty could be immortalised in a p...