It's seriously cold for the beginning of summer and that's not cool. I love Winter weather but in Winter. That makes sense doesn't it? And since it's cold, we all have to dress accordingly.

So, I attended a wedding the past Saturday, and prior to the day, I got myself a black mini flare dress (think 50's style) to pair with knee high socks and round toe stilletto's but due to the weather, I had to change my outfit so instead, I opted for an 80's style  what i like to call a "power dress" (because of the bold shoulders), sheer dotty stockings and courts. I must admit, the ensemble did make me feel in charge...so intune with my personality. I did my statement red lip and that was pretty much it. I had to think quick, and I realised that dressing (for an occasion) calls for much planning but on the other hand, some of the most amazing ensembles I've ever laid my eyes on were put together in a jiffy, almost by accident. It's unpredictable, this thing called fashion but so is the weather?

  My beloved ELLE magazine. Which girl on this fashionable earth doesn't love ELLE magazine?

Gone are the days of matching. I don't do the matching thing anymore. I know of people who match everything from head to toe. It's a no noooooooo. Matching your outfit could work though, don't get me wrong, but ofcourse the key is how and what you match. Full black always works but not in a goth kind of way. Make up should be kept subtle in that case. Full white (for the beach) looks easy but not to church. Always try to break a fully matched outfit with different colour accessories, nailcolour or lip colour. Full black (black top and skirt/trousers) looks good with a pop of colour like a red statement heel or a white clutch purse. The ensemble I've put together below are of different coloured pieces, different textures etc and that really adds interest to an outfit.

This couple I stumbled on in Cape town. I totally love how they complimented eachother. I especially love how the girl does vintage effortlessly.

Highwaisted tribal skirt @Mr.Price               Highwaisted denim shorts @Journey, CPT          Floral highwaist @Mango, CPT



Me wearing full Mr.price



 Out of all the things in the fashion business; runway, fashion designers (locally and internationally), unique boutiques, I admire effortless style ensembled by ordinary people I see on the streets, in my home town, in other places, malls. If it makes me look twice there must be something about it that's extraordinary...

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Fashion is my culture; it's in my day-dreams, in my speech...in my freaking life.

My creative juices are flowing again, and when that happens, I tend to take full advantage of it before deisgners (and writers) block kicks in again. I've been sketching again...it's just a pity I don't own a sewing machine to materialise on my designs because then I'd really make a statement. Needless to say, for the meantime, I'll make do with what I have and that's really a key quality to possess as a child of fashion: being able to make what we like to call "nothing" work. When you complain about having nothing to wear, you probably right because sometimes it's not what you buy, it's how you buy. The reason i have "nothing" to wear is because the heart of my jumble sale that I call a wardrobe is somewhere hidden inside that jumble sale. Embarrassing yes because I've been rather unkind to myself on getting dressed very plain and all these past few days  ...but hey, sometimes plain can work.

All that you get to see here are my own ensembles of fashion finds; what I think could work together and trends I've fallen inlove with. Ever realised how we (fashionistas) tend to fall in and outta love with trends, some we (I) just hate to love, others we tend to over-embrace like our grannies did with us when we were lil kiddies, but in that context and in my opinion that's good, SO, find something that defines you as a person. You don't have to wear it everyday but let it be your signature. That's the begginning of making a statement.



Stripes and floral just does it for me. However you do it, the key word here is: Do It!!!

It's summer and we all want to feel free, what better way than in the clothes we wear. Oversized everything is taking over like green-peace

 Oversized tees like the one below can be worn as a dress aswell, paired with gladiator flats and a cinched-in waist with a vintage leather belt. Choose hues rather than bold coloured oversized tees coz then you're just shouting (and ladies don't shout)...reason being, let's say you buy an oversized orange tee(they do exist, bleh) you'll look like an orange and you don't want the nasty galz to say here comes the sun. no no no! Instead opt for feint/dusty pinks, light greys, lemony or a black (faded would look uber vintage) which always works no matter the shape or size of anything. It's about contrast. when a clothing item is huge-ish, tame it with a subtle colour and vice versa.

For a more serious and sexy look into the evening, a choice of nude and black are very femnine yet balanced, making this look easy on the eye. Pair with either red lips or minimal make-up.

Stomp the yard in these babies. Platforms are my new best friend.

missel-fridge floral platforms

schuh denim and cork chunks

                      Burberry Prorsum Platforms

                                                     Studded navy + wood peeptoes