AFRICAN PRINTS

This is one of my favorite skirts..its a pencil cut with a front slit and it fits perfectly on my body. It is made from very light cotton and a fun multi African print. I wore the skirt with a simple white vest and a gorgeous Swarovski necklace.

I added these multi -color heels that were a gift from fellow blogger and fashion designer Faeeza Khan. These heels are easy wearing and because they are not too high, they are perfect for daytime wear.

Thank you again Faeeza, I can't wait to have more fun with these shoes.

About the look:
- Skirt- Loin Cloth and Ashes
- Vest- Forever New
- Heels- Gift
- Bag- Sissy Boy

New year's day picnic

Happy New Year all. This is the year to make our dreams a reality. I hope you entered the the new year on a high note.
I had a low key new year's eve with my boyfriend..dinner, lots of wine nothing too hectic. I'll post pics later, I'm struggling with downloading them from the camera.

I wore this outfit on new years day for a picnic at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. It was a hot and lovely day until that all suddenly changed and we got seriously rained on. Before the rain it was a wonderful day of lazing around and sipping champagne.

I was so excited to wear this yellow blouse. Its a recent acquisition from my aunt's thrift store and I paid a ridiculous R20 for it. Its made from chiffon and its buttons go all the way up. Love love love at first site.
The blouse is probably too dressy for a picnic but I just couldn't wait to wear it ( : so I wore it.

I paired the blouse with an A line skirt from Forever New, a Princess Tam Tam scarf and my cute black pumps.

I'll post the new years eve outfit soon.

About the outfit:

- Skirt- Forever New

- Blouse- Thrift store

- Head Scarf- Princess Tam Tam

- Black Pumps- La Boutique

Happy holidays

I have been on holiday in my native province with my family. I was reminded once again the breath taking beauty of  my home land. The vast landscapes that continue for miles, the lush green hills and valleys..the crystal clear waters and golden brown sands.
As usual at this time of the year, the weather has been gorgeously sunny. I have been spending my days lazing around at the beach and eating way too much food.

The only sobering thing is that I must drive 8 hours back to Johannesburg in a few days.

I hope you are having a great holiday and see you safe and sound in January.

PEPLUM PRINT

I am loving the long summer days, filled with laziness and way too long lunches...it’s just what I need at this time of the year.
Dressing for summer is a lot of fun for me, all the florals and the pastels and the neons are bound to come out to play.
I am always dressing to be comfortable and to be cool because it’s so hot. I have also been swapping my heels for flats a lot more lately.

Soon I'll be in the EC with my family; what I'm really looking forward to is the beach, the smell of the sea, the sand between my toes...

This look was one of such summer day looks with florals and laziness...I am wearing a peplum skirt with a green floral print, teamed up with a very light blue cardigan and my favourite Zara beaded neckpiece.
I’m not really an accessories person, I can wear a look with not a single accessory but I can’t seem to resist the statement neckpiece trend.  

Stay cool, and happy holidays!

About the outfit:

-          Peplum skirt- Jo Borkett

-          Cardigan - Woolworths

-          Bag- Sissy Boy
-          Neckpiece- Zara

DENIM LOVER

Denim is one of those timeless trends...
Year after year fashion reinvents denim to be fresher and modern...
Denim on denim is the coolest way to wear to pull off this trend. A denim top paired with jeans, or a denim dress and jacket, or like I have done here denim shorts and a denim shirt. There is blue denim, stone washed, bleached or printed, whatever your preference..

My look today consists of my favorite high waisted shorts; they are made from soft denim which makes them very comfortable. The soft fabric also means they expand/stretch with my weight…
I paired them with a floral summer vest and a denim top...

The outfit:
- shorts- Edgars
- Floral vest- Jo Borkett
- Shirt- Edgars

LIEBSTER AWARD

I'm so excited that two special bloggers I follow nominated me for a Leibster blog award.  Blogger Rolana from http://www.ohsewfashion.com and Maria from  http://www.imavintagebee.blogspot.com are the lovely two blogger who tagged me.

The Liebster Blog Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. It’s a fun way for new bloggers to put themselves out there.


The rules are as follows:

·       Post 11 random facts about yourself

·       Answer 11 questions from the person who tagged you

·       Tag 11 blogs with under 200 followers, and no tag back..although I'm only tagging 8 fabulous blogs

·       Create 11 new questions for who you tag

My 11 RANDOM FACTS:

v  I always feel like the tallest girl in the room...I used to feel weird about it, until I learnt to appreciate the advantages of long legs J

v  I'm the eldest of 4.

v  My day job is being a banker.

v  I love potatoes, in any shape or form…Baked, mashed, fried...

v  I would trade food for shoes...but I’m lucky that’s not a choice I have to make.

v  I need my black berry with me all the time...I guess I have FOMO (fear of missing out)

v  I read book 2(50 shades darker) of 50 shades of Grey in 6 days.

v   I'm addicted to the tv series The walking dead..

v   I'm quite shy.

v Applying foundation is still an enigma to me.

v   I feel naked without mascara

ROLANA’S QUESTIONS:

What is your dream job?

ü  Editor of Vogue Italia...watch out Franca!

 What is the reason behind your blog name?

ü  It is a documentary of my fashion dream and I'm silly enough to think people care.

Going to an island, what are the 3 beauty products you would take?

ü  Facial wipes…Gotta keep those pores clean, Mascara...my eyes just look better with it on, and Lipgloss because a world or island with no lip gloss is not worth living in...

Favourite way to spend your free time?

ü  Shopping and then blogging about the new clothes J 

If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?

ü  I would wish for Alexander McQueen’s ability to make fabulous clothes, a day with Michael Jackson and Carrie Bradshaw's shoe collection. 

 Favorite item of clothing in your wardrobe?

ü  My tux blazer from H&M, it goes with everything.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?

ü  Paris

 Favorite place to shop?

ü  Online stores; I'm soo over malls.

 Lipstick or lipgloss... and what's your favourite colour?

ü  Definitely lipgloss, Pink

Who is your favourite fashion designer?

ü  Thula Sindi for his practical clothes, and Eli Saab for his fantasy, princessy clothes.

What do you think of my blog?

ü  I love you blog, I love that you are a fashion designer. Your style is unique and daring.

MARIA’S QUESTIONS:

If you could change your name, what would it be?

ü  Africa or Milan...

What's your favorite song lyrics from your favorite song?

ü  Man in the mirror by MJ...

What would be the food that you can eat every 

single day for the rest of your life?

ü  Potatoes and pasta

 Adele or Katy Perry? Why?

ü  Adele, No explanation needed..She's amazing.

What's the best thing about blogging?

ü  Expressing yourself in your own domain, without forcing anyone to take note.

Where is your dream vacation?

ü  The south of France

 Would you rather fly up in the clouds or swim under the sea?

ü  Neither..I’m afraid of drowning and I’m afraid of falling..If I were forced to choose it would be flying.

Who is your closest blogger friend?

ü  Too many to mention, love my fellow bloggers.

What is your dream closet must have? (bags/shoes/clothes/accessories)

ü  Shoes, shoes and more shoes

Classic or trendy? Why?

ü  Classic, because true class never goes out of fashion.

What is the smallest / simpliest thing that makes you happy?

ü  Knowing I don’t need to wake up early the next day...

Question for the blogs I have tagged:

Ø Why blogging?

Ø What’s your dream job?

Ø Your favourite 2012 fashion trend

Ø Which 3 people dead or alive would you invite to dinner?

Ø Favourite book

Ø How would you define your style

Ø Favourite pieces in your closet

Ø Your favourite style icon

Ø Favourite blog right now?

Ø Jeans or leggings?

Ø Night-in or night out?

BLOGS I AM TAGGING:

- http://www.Clothes-lovers.blogspot.com
- http://www.picturesplendour.blogspot.com
- http://www.chezagnes.blogspot.com
- http://www.chocolaterosestyle.blogspot.com
- http://www.liveyourdreamsxo.blogspot.com
- http://www.cisarovenovesaty.blogspot.com
- http://www.amaechi-nwafor.blogspot.com
- http://www.laperladeloeste-noe.blogspot.com 

Have fun ladies!