A new year filled with so much hope

We can only hope. I start this year with so much hope in my heart. Faith is the only thing that keeps us going. With so much hard work and hassling something's got to happen. I trust that everyone is starting this new year with hope. In the previous year I have learnt that taking it easy is important. Me time is crucial. Yeah! I got to understand  the importance of this after two kids. So what do I do with my me time. It turned out that my me time is expensive. Unlike some people whose "me time" is sleeping, my me time is shopping and window shopping. That heals my souls and repair my broken spirit. I become alive again. Clothes, seeing people in their creations, so artistic that revives my well being. So with my "me time" I do what I know best I hit the malls. I become a happy me. Let's shop and be merry. Please try it as well, it really works.Happy shopping :-) 

  

Shoe at Errol Arendse

Skirt at  Woolworths

T-shirt at Fashion Express

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How to look fashionable in Winter

A friend said "always wear as if you are about to meet the love of your life" and I fully agree.  Even though I'm not a winter person , I make an effort to dress up. Its not easy but I try. I try not to let the cold dampen my spirit. Even though one needs to cover up,  you can still look fashionably hot. Greatest rule of all is to buy clothes that flatter your body and the rest will follow. I have compliled few tips I consider important for one to look stylish in Winter.

Own a Fabulous trench coat

Invest in 1 or 2 nice trench coats & wear them with high heels. It could be a boot or a shoe but  don't wear trench coats with sneakers & training shoes. No, dont!  Try to keep it chic and classy. Go for neutral colours as they will easily go with everything in your  closet.

Sweaters or Round neck jersey

Invest in round neck jerseys or sweaters. Not a lot of people think of round neck jerseys when they are shopping but they really help.  Nice thing about them they don't only look fashionable but also closes the chest. Round neck jerseys can be worn with shirts underneath or with just nice accessories. Make sure u don't buy a too tight jersey so that you can wear something underneath.

Uggs a definate yay!

Invest in Uggs. Wear them with an oversize jersey, tights and a scarf. They are not just fashionable but also very warm. This is one look you will not regret. I love it for those lazy cold days.

Colour up



Source: Internet

Wear a bit of colour. Try to avoid wearing too dark colors. Colour will lift your mood and give a twist to your ensemble. If you decide to dress in all black be sure to add texture to your outfit with some leather or lace. We can learn one or two things from Blair Underwood in Gossip Girls.



Good quality Pantyhose/ Stockings

Invest in good stocking/ pantyhose. Buy different colours, there's more nice colours out there like blue, grey / maroon. Dont restrict yourself, dare to be different.  Wear stockings with  some of your Summer clothes like skater skirts, pair it with a blazer and an ankle  boot. I find Woolworths's stocking beautiful and of good quality.

Accessories

Accessorize! Invest in accessories they will totally change your outfit think jewelery, snoods, hats, cuffs etc .  

Headgear

 Most of your body's heat can escape from an uncovered head. Invest in turbans, head wraps big hats, fur hats , small hats & beanies. They will not only warm you but will transform your look.

Please share your own tips. How do you keep warm and fashioble at the same time?

Baby Shower Fashion

I recently attended a friend's babyshower . Its amazing how fashion has evolved at the babyshowers. I loved it , it must have something to do with the person showered. Knowing her, that's how she would have loved

people to look like at her babyshower. Wishing you nothing but the best

                                                          Mrs G. I know your bundle of joy

                                                  will be a stunner just like her mommy.

Happy productive days ahead

I hope you are having a lovely weekend. Being sick for the past 4 weeks has  been a setback for my blog. Im coming back with a bang though, too many things to do. Trying to build a brand is not easy, means research, meetings and be on top of things. Having summoned to a six weeks bed rest has nt made things easy at all. On a positive note, I'm slowly getting there, so I cant wait to do what I love most. I cant wait to get back on the bandwagon. To all my Christian friends, we need to reflect on what this period means to us, Christians, Good Friday to Easter Monday. Enjoy and be safe.

Lupita does it again at MTV movie awards

Source: Elle Magazine

Lupita is getting good reviews again. There is something that she is definitely doing right. I'm trying to think so hard why is she Hollywood's IT girl? Designers want to dress her for the red carpet. Magazines want to feature her. I'm not trying to be funny at all but if Hollywood wanted an African American "it girl", why her? The only big movie she's been on is -12 years a slave. Why not Kerry Washington, Megan Good, Zoe Saldanha, Tarij. P Henson, Gabriel Union, they have been at it and are very good. They never got this hype.  There is a lot more before her that also deserved to get this hype. I think she is pretty  nevertheless and maybe her personality and attitude has everything to do with her being an IT girl. All I can do is be happy for her and wish her well in her career.

Fashionista of the day

Fashion Friday it is. We talking street fashion. Today's fashionista is Pushy Bonkolo from Umtata. I love her retro look. I love the color and the detail she's added to her maxi dress. The belt, it added another dimension to her outfit. Talking about bringing back the retro. Well done Pushy. What's your thought on Pushy 's ensemble?