NOTD: Let's Get Lost

Hi Pretty Friends,

I hope you've had a fab week?

Today is an awesome day, it's overcast but very cold and I'm loving it ~ yes, apparently I'm weird like that ;)

The other day I received these two Essence nail polishes, you know that I'm a bag fan of Essence in general, and I'm obsessed with these colours.

Essence Colour & Go - Purple 132 Break Through {R19.95}   /   Turquoise 128 Let's Get Lost {R19.95} - Available from selected Clicks and Dischem stores nationwide

 

Both of these colours are so pretty, truthfully my camera doesn't do the purple justice, it's more vibrant in real life and just looks amazing.  Essence has 44 trendy shades and these two colours are new ones that just came out., I decided on doing just a simple accent nail with polka dots and of course my mandatory glitter, I don't think I ever have nails where I don't use sparkles on at least one nail.

 

What I love about the Colour & Go is that it is very glossy with a gel-shine finish, it's also fast drying which is a must for me as I love switching up nail colours often, especially if I have something special on I like to accessorise with my nail polish too, does anyone else do that?  The application is really fast, for such an affordable polish the bristles is really good quality and gives an even finish.

 

The packaging is really cute and I love the colour coded caps which is true to the nail polish colour.  I love their nail polishes especially for trendy colours, the pigmentation is medium so for a full coverage I'll suggest two coats and you'll end up with a lovely glossy mani.

 

Keep warm on this chilly Saturday, I'm super excited because hubby and I have been invited to a wine farm in Franschoek this coming weekend to attend the Bastille Festival, I cannot wait to experience fine French cuisine and wine tasting {PS - I've been trying to get wine fit as I'm not a big drinker but so far it's Alcohol 1 Me 0 LoL}, so in true French tradition I'll leave you with ...

 

Au Revoir!

 

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{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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Outfit of the Day: You Rock my World

Hi Pretties,

Here's wishing you a relaxing and fun-filled weekend!

I adore blazers, from boyfriend to structured ones, and needless to say I got super excited when I saw this fabulous one in Foschini.  The detailing on this is impeccable:

 

 Look at Mrs Grumpy today ~ Haha just kidding I wasn't really grumpy but the sun and I had a staring contest and it won ;)

 

 

 

Jacket:  Foschini

Skinny Jeans:  Sissy Boy

Studded Pointy Shoes:  Fashion Express

Necklace:  Cotton On

Clutch Blag:  Mr Price

 

I want to share the funny story of our "behind the scenes" taking my outfit photos ~ I'm really lucky that my hubby takes most of them (obviously neither of us are professional photographers), I have a photo inspiration book from other bloggers, which I always show him and tell him how I should be posing or what I want to do that day, and he must direct me because I can't see what it looks like through a lense.  He doesn't like the fact that outfit photos "should" be more serious, so when I do the looking downward or staring into the sky no smile ones, he tells me to smile LoL, and no amount of protest from my side is going to change that, so now you know why I rarely have fashiony blog photos ;) but I do hope you still enjoy them.

 

Okay, back to the purpose of this post, blazers for winter and summer is a must have.  I have a few different ones in various colours and patterns, but obviously black is the most versatile.  They go with everything, therefore it helps to have a variety of styles, from cropped to boyfriend to structured, patterned and plain ~ wear them with dresses, leggings or jeans, over slogan t-shirts or jumpers and even pretty blouses or tops.  There is a blazer to fit every age, body shape and style preference.

 

I felt a bit like Michael Jackson in this blazer, and if I knew any awesome moves I'd have done them ;) I wore a plain white vest underneath and for a bit of colour I wore these cobalt blue shoes from Fashion express, the height is perfect and easy to walk in (aren't they darling?) and a fab bright pink clutch, the only pop of accessories is this gorgeous black stone necklace and a few dainty rings.

 

A simple smokey eye with pink and greys with a peachy cheek rounded off this look perfectly, and I had my hair in wavy curles which I'm really loving at the moment.  I also wanted to show you the after effects of ombre'ing your hair.  About 2 years ago (way before the ombre trend hit South-Africa) I ombre'd my hair, since then I've had my hair coloured loads of times, and still the ends of my hair fades first into a very blonde shade, the only way to get rid of ombre is to cut it off which I'm not going to do until it's way longer.  Although I loved it and I don't mind it too much, one doesn't realize at the time just how harsh it is on your hair, it's not healthy to bleach it.  Just a piece of advice if you're considering having it done.

 

How are you wearing your blazer this winter or summer? 

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