{OOTD} How to Style ~ Houndstooth

Hi Pretties,

I hope you've had a good day?

Houndstooth has been around for quite a while and I don't see this trend going away soon, and it was one of the pieces I had to get, and when I found this amazing black pair at Foschini I had to buy it.

I love that this isn't the standard black/white houndstooth print, but instead the print is created by different fabrics, which makes it suitable for most women and also really wearable.

Excuse the awkwardly placed white fluff! LoL!

Red Blazer - Foschini

Black Houndstooth Pants - Foschini

Shoes - Fashion Express

Clutch Bag - Accessorize (also available at selected Edgars stores)

Earrings - Mr Price

How absolutely gorgeous is this red jacket?  Overall this is one of my favourite outfits, I love the black, white and red colours with a pop of gold.  This blazer will easily take you into summer as the sleeves roll up which also gives you a pop of black (tres chic).

Can we take a moment and bow down to the fabulousness of these shoes ~ Love at first sight!?  Would you believe that I got these babies in the sale at Fashion Express!  They have a well deserved loving space in my closet, not only are they bang on trend with the studs, but how totally amazing is the gold heel?  And best bit ... they're really comfy and the inside has lovely padding which will give you hours of walking and smiling, something one doesn't find often with heels so high.  Heels are a must for me as I'm so short (5ft 2in - 1.57 metres), I rarely venture out of the house without at least a bit of a heel.

Another way I like to wear these houndstooth pants is to pear it with pointy heels and an awesome t-shirt and a biker jacket like the one I wore here or even an amazing jumper with ankle booties would look totally cute!

Hope you liked my outfit!

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OOTD ft. Blackcherry Handbags & Cliphair Limited

Hi Friends,

Sending big cheery waves!!  I've not forgotten about my little bloggy, instead I've just been on a mini holiday with loads of celebrations and generally just living life ;) if you don't follow me on twitter or facebook shame on you LoL ;) just kidding!  I do updates on social networking if I take a short break like this so at least you know I'm still around.

Anyway, I have a whole list of bloggys due that I'm sure you're going to enjoy loads.

Yesterday was my hubby's birthday, it's always a big occasion at our house and it certainly was filled with loads of fun and pressies for this special man in my life.  He just gets more handsome with age, I'm lucky that I got the South-African version of George Clooney ;) though I can't help but wonder if having such a young wife doesn't help too? LoL ... We had a lovely sunny braai at our in-laws and this is the outfit that I picked:

 

 

 

 

 

And here he is!  Oh, he is going to do a feature soon about men's cologne and is currently reviewing a whole box of new ones, so if you're looking for a new cologne from a man's perspective for the special man in your life, do check back soon.

 

 Faux Leather Studded Jacket:  Mr Price

Skull Scarf:  Cotton On

White Tank:  Legit

Black Skinny Jeans:  Mr Price

Blue Studded Pumps:  Fashion Express

Blackcherry Handbag available at Zando or Sassy Chic *

Paris Hilton Watch available at Stuttafords * {Gift}

Double Wefted Clip in Hair Extensions:  Cliphair Limited *

 

This outfit is classic with a few trendy pieces, and the perfect way to incorporate trends that are very in right now without going overboard.  How awesome is this jacket?  Such a steal from Mr Price, although it was one of their most expensive pieces at around R399.00 (still super affordable compared to other stores), it's really high quality with fab zip and shoulder details.

 

You may have noticed one item that I wear often, and it's these studded pointy shoes from fashion express.  They're the perfect partner for skinny jeans, in fact, they go together like strawberry's and cream, and to top it off?  It gives the perfect illusion of skinny legs, so curvy girls, stock up on glammy shoes like these.  And of course no outfit is rounded off without a wearable but fashion forward bag like this one from Blackcherry Handbags, it's spacioius on the inside so you carry around a whole load of things you do (and don't) need ~ if you're anything like me my handbag consists of a mini wardrobe/emergency room and kitchen yes, it's rather disorganized but I just can't deal with a small bag most of the time, I'm hoping mine isn't the only chaotic around around ;) ?  Do check out their ranges online, they have so many different styles you're bound to find one you like.

 

And how amazing does my hair look ... review up soon on my clip in hair extensions :-)

 

Have a wonderful Sunday beauties! 





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OOTD: Mint and Movie Madness

Hi Lovely Gals,

This weekend truly is movie madness, yesterday (which is when this outfit post was taken), we saw Hangover Part 3, it's so funny and if you're a fan of the franchise I'd highly recommend that you see it!  Honestly, I'm always a bit sceptic when it comes to the 2nd or 3rd sequel of an awesome movie, but this one was just as funny as the first two, especially with a very unexpected end.  Anyway, today we're going to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre, I think the last really awesome horror movie I saw at the cinema was Paranormal Activity, I'm quite a horror movie buff (read my about section here ), they really need to know what they're doing in order for me to be chuffed, so I'm going in with high hopes today and will let you know if it's worth the watch.

Here's my babies!  Aren't they just the cutest, I cannot imagine my life without them, each one of them have their own personality, they're different just like us humans are, never just assume that because they're just a dog/cat/bird etc. that they're all the same and they have no emotion or feelings, I assure you they do ~ they experience loss and pain the exact same way we do.  It's an unfortunate reality that I like animals more than most people, being involved with various shelters which I'll still post about, one gets to see raw human cruelty, I also can't help it but I tend to greet animals before humans LoL, I'm just drawn to them and I don't question why God gave me such passion for them, I also believe that He created them for a purpose, as humans we all crave to be unconditionally loved and that is a love you'll only ever get from a pet.  Yesterday morning we made a quick visit to our vet just to give our babies a quick check-up, and there was this gorgeous poodle, she sat next to what I assumed is her owner, so posh and statuesque, until I heard that she's up for adoption and she's 13 years old, her owners had died in a tragedy and she was left with no one :'( her last years will be spent in a Foster home, so please!  Make sure you nominate someone to take care of your furries in case something were ever to happen to you.

 

Until one has loved an animal a part of ones soul remains unawakened.

Anatole France

Whoever said "Diamonds are a girls best friend" never owned a dog.

Unknown

Jersey / Jumper:  Fashion Express

Jeans:  Sissy Boy

Knee High Boots (Last season unfortunately can't remember where it's from)

Necklaces:  Mr Price

Handbag:  Blackcherry Bag Exotic Skin PU Structured Bag Dirty Pink available from Zando R419.00 here *

 

Textured bags are all the rage this winter, it's a really easy way to spruce up an outfit, and take what could be a drab to a fab outfit just with one amazing piece like this.  I adore this Blackcherry handbag, if you're not familiar with this brand you're missing out, I also recently found this gorgeous cream and gold bag, there is definitely something for every taste, style and wallet size ;) so if you're on a budget you will find a beautiful piece.

 

I paired it with this pastel aztec print jumper, how cute is this knitted beauty?  I kept my accessories to the minimum to show off this handbag to the max, and just wore a few dainty necklaces.  On to my next favourite piece for winter, these stylish and sexy knee high boots!  These boots could be utterly gorgeous but also utterly hideous if worn wrong, you don't want to look like a lady of the night ;) so find a pair with no platforms and a medium length heel, also steer clear of bright colours and invest in a black, grey or brown/taupe colour.  They are my favourite pair though and I love wearing them with an awesome tee and some leg warmers just peeking out at the top, or a gorgeous top with a fab blazer for nights out.

 

Hope you have an awesome and Blessed Sunday lovelies! 

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