Beyonce

Let me start this post by making it abundantly clear that I am a Beyonce fan. I was one of the thousands of fans that bought her latest album the day it came out on iTunes. I have replayed every song and am in awe of her amazing talent and impressed by her innovation.

However the more I listen to the album and watch the videos the more I realise in horror how explicit Beyonce's content has become. Forget "To the left...to the left".. Yonce has graduated her lyrics from playful innuendos to what I consider explicit sexual suggestions ("let me sit this a*s on you..show you how I feel..let me take this off..") reminiscent of a rap album. We all slammed Miley for twerking but why is there no one saying anything about Bey's lyrics some of which I am not even comfortable writing on this blog. Okay so some people raised issue with "Bow down Bi*tches" which I must admit I found less offensive- I think it may have been a tad misinterpreted. Some of the songs like "Rocket" from the new album make me blush especially at the thought of a 9 year old singing along.

The question is should it be Bey's problem that your 9 year old is "rocking" to "Rocket"? Is it not the parent/ guardian's job to ensure their child is not exposed to unsuitable content? My biggest issue is that when Miley does it there are open letters written, why the double standard? Some songs on the Album like "Pretty Hurts" are pretty tame but the general tone is that of sex and the videos support that tone. More than a million copies of the Beyonce album have been sold to date which begs the question does music have to be sexual to sell?    
What are your thoughts? 

Sheer moments

Shirt| Country Road| Bag| Paul's Boutique| Skirt| long story..

This skirt used to be an evening gown from Edgars. Its been in my closet for years- until I decided to re purpose it into this sheer maxi skirt. I am very pleased with the results.  

Dance with me..

 Skort| Country Road| Top| Zara| Sandals| Steve Madden

New Years Eve look

This is a quick post of my New Years Eve outfit. It was very hot in Jo'burg and this silk dress was perfectly light for the weather. 

Dress| Mango| Sandals| Steve Madden| Belt | Asos

My 2013..Thank you!

2013 was definitely my year. Despite the heart aches and the losses - I am so thankful for the wonderful people, the beautiful lessons disguised as failures and the successes.

I am so grateful for...

1. ..My ring errr.. fiance. 

2. ...Moving in with my best friend fiance.

3. ..Amazing fashion.  

4. ...My favorite people- who brought light to my life. 

I don't really have a list of resolutions for 2014- except that I want to use my favorite poem Desderata as my personal mantra. 

It really sums up perfectly my wish for myself and my loved ones.

I am looking forward to a wonderful 2014...successful, healthy and happy- which is exactly my wish for you, your friends and your family.

Ladies Lunch

I absolutely love the holidays for many reasons. Sleeping in, drinking cocktails..before 12 PM, long leisurely lunches with my friends, spending the entire day on the couch with pizza.

I wore this look to lunch with friends on a semi rainy Jo'burg day.  

What I wore:

Denim pencil skirt| Zara| Knit Jersey| Melts| Heels| Call it Spring| Bag| Guess

Denim on Denim

...Also known as Jean to Jean.

On an overcast Jo'burg day- showing off my new box braids.

Jeans| Guess| Denim shirt| Mr Price| Sandals| Zoom| Sling bag| Woolworths