Summer Lookbook

I can't believe Summer is over! I feel awkward now, I always find autumn so difficult to style my wardrobe around because my summer clothes are not warm enough to wear and my winter clothes are not a good fit either. All of that being said I thought I should recap on my summer outfits, therefore this is my Summer Look Book.

A white dress is a key wardrobe piece for summer

The Birthday Look

A day with family visiting from out of town

Got to play dress up at a Gatsby Theme bridal shower

I had blue hair "Once"

My favorite summer look

My summer tan was on point

The best part about summer is the long walks

Even on a cloudy day I still had something to smile about

Happiness

Dynamite comes in small packages

I'm about peace and red lips

That turban thou!

Good bye summer see you in September.

Where have I been?

So I have been very quiet lately on the blog and nope, I don't have a good reason, just like most people I struggle to stick with things. I usually know exactly what to say and when to say it, but lately I find myself at a block and I figured it would pass soon don't a day turned into a week and before I knew it I couldn't remember when last I blogged.

I felt like sharing an update and hopefully do a few follow up with outfit post, but for now here are some pics I enjoy looking at the moment. I have a deep passion for photography I would love to save for a decent camera, but my wardrobe always convinces me to spend my money I'm saving and I feel I take pretty decent photos with my iPad and Samsung S4mini.

Goodbye Summer

"Hello March" is what I experienced on most social media platforms this pass weekend. I don't want to see summer go because winter brings out the inner ugly in me. By winter brining out the ugly in me, I mean, I will wear almost anything and leave the house to stay warm, on  a lighter note good things always come my way in the autumn/winter seasons. We moved into a new house in mid winter, that was a crazy adjustment as we went from a family of 5 sharing one bathroom for a family of 5 in a house with tiles flooring throughout and an icy chill you just couldn't get rid of. Second great thing to always happen to me is I always seem to find employment in the cold, which sucks because I usually leave the jobs towards the warmer months.

I am excited to bid farewell to summer 2014 and embrace autumn 2015 and hope that it will bring  exceptional new clothes for my closet and more adventures.

Outfit Post:
This isn't really a look post, I initially planned this outfit to be my birthday post, but after I stepped out to take the photos a cloud burst and came down the gentle rain drops so the lighting is bad but I feel it set the mood. Enjoy!

Gastby Tea

Recently I attended a bridal shower inspired by the Great Gatsby and Roaring 20's, and there was a dress code and a prize for best dressed. I was immediately trilled as I love dressing up, especially if it has to do with glamour. I visited numerous costume stores in my area and came to the realization that instead of parting with my Madiba's I will wear what I have in my closet and get my hair professionally done, while my sister opted for a wig.

The attempt to put an ensemble inspired by the 1920's was surprisingly more strenuous than I had initially imagined since I had studied the 1920's at varsity in my 2nd year of design. After hours of outfit planning and research on the internet I knew 2 things.
1. Don't wear black. Every person that popped up on search would either be in a black dress, headband and pearls or bag dress they passed as 1920's inspired fashion.
2. I was being too harsh on myself. It's meant to be fun.

I knew my outfit had to be shapeless because in the 1920's women were rebelling against the corset yet I don't own anything baggy enough to pass for a drop waist flapper dress so I went for a dress that was a loose fit according to my judgment and made myself a body chain looked through my hair accessories found the perfect headband and just like that I had my dress up outfit.

Headband: Legit
Dress and inner top: Mr Price
Body Chain: I made
Ring: local store in my area

Photo credit goes to Sameera Hajat


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Nude Nails Review

 

 

 

I've been obsessed with the nude/ neutral tones for a while now.

From shoes to accessories, if it comes in nude I'll take it.It's the

 new black in my colour palette. When I received a package from

Revlon that was made up of this nail vanish I was enthusiastic to

use it.

 

Painting my nails was a breeze. I did 3 coats as it is a very clear vanish.

I recently did intense research on Youtube on how to achieve perfect

 painted nails at home. I have to say the tutorials helped me as

I did this paint job on my 1st attempted.

 

This Nail Vanish is called 380 ELEGANT. Not sure if the name has

changed or the retail price.

 

My Review:

It dried fast and was effortless to apply.The end results didn't last long

 as it started chipping on the same day as I painted them. (it could be

that I am just a tad wild as I didn't  encounter this problem with the

other nail vanish that came in the same package.)

 

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Kinoma Fun

Hello Hello Hello! Finally, I have some alone time with the laptop and I can blog. Recently I haven't blogged as much as I would of love to but that is because I didn't have access to the laptop since Zack (the brother) clings to it.

So moving on I will get on with todays look post. I am obsessed with kimonos and anything chiffon. I searched for a one similar to what I would see when I searched kimonos in the stores, but what I found was over priced pieces of fabric passed for kimonos so I am a designer I figured I just as well make my own.

The idea was to have a full length kimono with 3/4 sleeves this was my 1st attempt and I am rather surprisingly happy with the results. I went for a geometric fabric in a colour I don't have in my closet, this same fabric came in orange and pink, but I felt this shade suited my personality on the day of purchase better.

 

 

 

Scarf: Local stall at a flee market
Dress: Forever New
Kimono: Made by me
Thighs: Edgars
Shoes: Solo
Ear Rings: Legit
Spike Cuffs: Jay Jays

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February

February is my birthday month. Yay me. I figured since I have a few days left of being 24 I would share my experiences.

For some reason I felt extra cool being 24. I felt I knew who I was as a person, I had dealt with my insecurities and I found my part to walk. I love being 24 and most of all I love the space I am in right now and I feel this is the time in my life where I'm making the best memories. I am a matured person to handle myself in an irresponsible way. 

February is the shortest month and I feel so special being born in this month. My sister and I are both February babies, but share different star signs. February in South Africa is when summer had set in, in full swing and every day is a wonderful warm day and you settle in to the new year and of course it has a Valentines day for the romance lovers.

My look: I still am in love with my Converse. I prefer wearing it with a dress, maybe as the temperature drops I'll try them with pants. I love my hair atm even thou load shedding has got me good as I had to wash and wear so to say, but I think after the blue hair I'm comfortable and enjoying this "normal" brunette look I have.



Denim Shirt: Forever New
Sunglasses: Sportscean
Dress: Mr Price
Chain: Bought overseas
Charms: Made myself
Rings: Legit and Mr Price



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