PURPLE SKIRT

I love ladylike dresses and skirts. Clinched at the waist, 50s style, just below the knee frocks make me feel like a woman. They are understated and sexy..with a lil glamour. Classy, understated Gorgeousness. I think I am always on the look out for 50s style clothing; if I had the time I would troll vintages stores in search of aged treasures.

This purple Christopher Strong skirt is one of my power outfits; I wear it when I need to feel like I can take over the world... 
The skirt sways when I move and it has big pockets enough for a blackberry, a lip gloss and and car keys..whats not to love!

I tried to keep the rest of the outfit quite simple, because I felt the skirt is quite present..

About the outfit:
- Skirt- Christopher Strong @ http://www.koop.Sarie.com
- Shirt- Woolies
- Shoes- Guess

Office wear..

This is my interpretation of the reserved office look. I felt like being serious but comfortable and which a tad of whimsy. I work in a conservative banking environment where suits and ties are the order of the day. Because of this I'm always looking for cuter, edgier and just plain different ways of interpreting my office look. Wearing a plain brown accountant suit is not my idea of a goo look..

Here I try to reinterpret the pencil skirt with a shirt by wearing a peplum short skirt and sheer blouse. The neckpiece is my way of wearing the tie.

About the outfit:

- Skirt- Jo Borkett

- Shirt- Trenery

- Neck piece- 

- Shoes- 9west

SHOPPING AT SARIE!

Sarie, the Afrikaans women's magazine has the most adorable online store. They stock clothing from Christopher Strong Michelle Ludek, Habits and many more.

I did the happy dance when I found this site; just the other day I was complaining about how there aren't enough stores with local designed clothing.. 

The fact that my Afrikaans is unusable didn't matter, I would know the word skirt in any language. This site is soo much fun and it really has a wide range of clothing..from a longish list of designers.

You must visit it; the site comes in English as well if your Afrikaans is also lacking.

http:///www.koop.sarie.com

BTM TENNIS MATCH

Today was the Breaking the Mauld exhibition tennis match between the Williams sisters. I was rooting for Serena of course and she didn't disappoint fans when she won in straight sets. 

The majority of the people in the arena were rooting for Venus, she had a connection with the crowd and was overall a very likable player. 

Serena looked great in a white Nike peplum skirt with a salmon top; her body was as athletic as ever.

It was very hot, so I went for a light and fresh look..I paired a short summer dress with a denim top. 

What I wore:
Shirt dress- Edgars
Denim shirt- Edgars

Baseball Jacket

Its been a cold week in Jo'burg; the sun finally came out today. I decided to try out my new baseball jacket. I was going for a contrast of sporty and casual chic.
I am going to try the jacket again tomorrow with a different outfit..

About the outfit:
- Pants- Forever new
- Top- Forever new
- Jacket- Mr Price

Look what I found

I bought a red baseball jacket recently..I don't know yet how I'm going to wear it, I just had to have it.  I have a tennis match coming up so I figured I could work it into a look.

Watch this space to see what I come up with. Isn't it just cute though?

Where to get it: R129 @ Mr Price.

Williams sisters in Johannesburg

Serena and Venus Williams will be in the country this November to promote women's rights through their Breaking Mould campaign.  They will play two exhibition matches, one in Nigeria and one in Johannesburg's Ellis park indoor arena.

I am a big Serana Williams fan, I love her powerhouse tennis persona and her super atheletic body.

The breaking Mould initiative said the two tenis stars trip to Africa is aimed at promoting "the role that women play in shifting perceptions and encouraging development at all levels across the African continent,"

Girl power!

I am going to the match; I just could not let the chance to watch world class tennis in my back yard pass me by. See you there if you are going or you can watch the match at home, SABC3 will be broadcasting it live.
The Johannesburg match is on Sarturday the 3rd at 13:00.