Monday, June 14, 2010
Colourful Inspiration
I LOVE colour. Forever 21 have posted this super editorial which you can check out over here. I've also started watching Glee and I love it! If you've never seen it, it's a bit like High School Musical meets American Beauty. Crumbs, is that a fair likening? I'm not sure but it's bright, a bit bonkers and bursting with colour! I know it's been blogged about alot but I'm always late to telly shows - I've yet to watch a single episode of Gossip Girl but it's on my to-watch list. Are you also a Gleek?
Dream House Ideas- Closets
So last week I shared my love of wine cellars with you. This week, it's my love of closets. Not just any closets though... ultra girly, ultra spacious, and loaded with storage closets. These are works of art to me.
If I had a closet like any of the above, I would honestly just hangout in it all day. A girl can dream right? :)
If I had a closet like any of the above, I would honestly just hangout in it all day. A girl can dream right? :)
Win a £50 spending voucher with Daniel Footwear!
At last, a giveaway for my British and European readers!
DKNY have brought out a summer range of footwear just in time for festival season. You can find these designer footwear essentials in the women’s shoes section via authorized DKNY online retailer Daniel Footwear. And, you could win a £50 shopping voucher to spend on all items (including those on sale) at Daniel Footwear by simply commenting on this post! Tell me which band you'd love to watch at a music fest and I'll select a winner at random next Monday. Good luck!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
What to wear to the Vodacom Durban July
'More sports!', I hear you cry. True, but this is a sporting event with style! The Vodacom Durban July is Africa's greatest horseracing event and takes place every year in Durban on the first Saturday of July. However, due to the World Cup, it's taking place on the 31st of July this year.
I've only been to two July's - once for the party and once to snap some pics for work - and the first time was a total riot! The agency I used to work for threw a cracking party and we boogied our socks off. I think the highlight for me was when we ordered 30 pizzas at midnight and the Debonairs bloke literally delivered them to our tent. Just hours before we were nibbling on sushi in all manner of refinery but after a couple of tequilas, it was a singalong pizza fest!
Anyway, we Durbanites don't often get the chance to dress up and the July is our golden opportunity to go to town with an outfit. If you're going this year, now is the time to start cooking up some outfit ideas! And if it's your first time attending, here are a few tips I can share with you having 'done the July' a few years ago.
Wear some form of headwear
It's de rigeur to wear a hat to the races but many people don't. Heck, when else are you going to get the chance to swan around Durbs in a giant fascinator? This is the time to chuck one on and pretend you're Julia Roberts ala Pretty Woman. (Sans 'Working Girl' job title)
Keep warm
The July takes place smack bang in the middle of Durban's winter and even though it's no icebox, you don't want to be shivering in the blustery wind all day. If you're wearing a dress, I'd suggest you don some tights and take a shawl or a chic little bolero jacket. Yes, I sound like your mum but take it from me, you do not want to be chattering about, covered in goosies.
Wear a solid heel
The grass on the green is spongy and has stilleto sucking powers! Save your skinny Aldos from tilling the field and opt for something with a solid heel. You'll be chuffed you did when some poor soul starts sinking before your very eyes, canapes in hand.
Dress the theme (without 'being' the theme)
I've just seen that this year's theme is florals! Hells, maybe I should buy some tickets! I do love the florals. Anyway, it's quite fun to dress the theme at the July but one doesn't necessarily need to channel a giant Strellitzia. Vamp up springy florals with an edgy (p)leather jacket or rock a giant flower brooch on a classic LBD.
Be bold
When I went to the July (before my eye-opening London adventure) my dressing-up philosophy was 'black pants and a sparkly top.' So I literally wore black pants with a white, sparkly top. Not a fashion disaster but not terribly inspired either. If I were going this year, I'd definitely put more of an effort into it. The July is a rare chance to wear something truly fabulous and heck, people will probably be thrilled to spot an OTT walking Strelitizia!
Below is a VDJ outfit I threw together on Polyvore. South African shops don't usually post their stock online so I used international items I found on the site. It's pretty full-on but I hope the black dress would anchor the lot. How amazo is that floral explosion of a clutch!?
If you're going to the July, have a blast and send me a pic of your outfit! If you know anyone who might find this article handy, please feel free to share it using the Add This widget below. Ta!
I've only been to two July's - once for the party and once to snap some pics for work - and the first time was a total riot! The agency I used to work for threw a cracking party and we boogied our socks off. I think the highlight for me was when we ordered 30 pizzas at midnight and the Debonairs bloke literally delivered them to our tent. Just hours before we were nibbling on sushi in all manner of refinery but after a couple of tequilas, it was a singalong pizza fest!
Anyway, we Durbanites don't often get the chance to dress up and the July is our golden opportunity to go to town with an outfit. If you're going this year, now is the time to start cooking up some outfit ideas! And if it's your first time attending, here are a few tips I can share with you having 'done the July' a few years ago.
Wear some form of headwear
It's de rigeur to wear a hat to the races but many people don't. Heck, when else are you going to get the chance to swan around Durbs in a giant fascinator? This is the time to chuck one on and pretend you're Julia Roberts ala Pretty Woman. (Sans 'Working Girl' job title)
Keep warm
The July takes place smack bang in the middle of Durban's winter and even though it's no icebox, you don't want to be shivering in the blustery wind all day. If you're wearing a dress, I'd suggest you don some tights and take a shawl or a chic little bolero jacket. Yes, I sound like your mum but take it from me, you do not want to be chattering about, covered in goosies.
Wear a solid heel
The grass on the green is spongy and has stilleto sucking powers! Save your skinny Aldos from tilling the field and opt for something with a solid heel. You'll be chuffed you did when some poor soul starts sinking before your very eyes, canapes in hand.
Dress the theme (without 'being' the theme)
I've just seen that this year's theme is florals! Hells, maybe I should buy some tickets! I do love the florals. Anyway, it's quite fun to dress the theme at the July but one doesn't necessarily need to channel a giant Strellitzia. Vamp up springy florals with an edgy (p)leather jacket or rock a giant flower brooch on a classic LBD.
Be bold
When I went to the July (before my eye-opening London adventure) my dressing-up philosophy was 'black pants and a sparkly top.' So I literally wore black pants with a white, sparkly top. Not a fashion disaster but not terribly inspired either. If I were going this year, I'd definitely put more of an effort into it. The July is a rare chance to wear something truly fabulous and heck, people will probably be thrilled to spot an OTT walking Strelitizia!
Below is a VDJ outfit I threw together on Polyvore. South African shops don't usually post their stock online so I used international items I found on the site. It's pretty full-on but I hope the black dress would anchor the lot. How amazo is that floral explosion of a clutch!?
If you're going to the July, have a blast and send me a pic of your outfit! If you know anyone who might find this article handy, please feel free to share it using the Add This widget below. Ta!
Sister Chicks
We sister chicks need to stick together - love and pray for each other, stand with and for each other, support and encourage one another - yep - that's what sister's do best!
One of my besties emailed this to me and I thought it was too cute not to share! It reminded me of the best part of blogging - the encouragement and the support. Feel free to pass it on and spread the love. And thank you to those of you who follow me on twitter for putting up with my incessant World Cup tweeting on Friday - it was a historic day for South Africa! Our team played well but I'm a bit soccer'ed and braai'ed out now so I'm off to watch Glee. Have a wonderful Sunday :)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Random Friday
Happy Friday afternoon ya'll! Hope this week treated you well! So here's some things I learned this week:
1. Taking a physics class at 8 in the morning during the summer is a very bad idea.
2. I am not a morning person. Ok so I already knew this, but it seems to have gotten worse this summer.
3. It's ok to try new things. I have gone to the same nail place for the past 5 years. Lately I haven't been very happy with the salon and I finally got brave enough to try a new place today. And I am so glad I did!
4. I have an un-natural obsession with old episodes of Beverly Hills 90210. They come on SoapNet every morning and afternoon. It's starting to drive Gabe crazy haha.
5.Melatonin supplements really do help you sleep at night. I'll write more on that later though.
That's it for me today. We have a relaxing weekend planned filled with pool time, movies and wine. We also have my brothers birthday party on Sunday. I hope ya'll have a fabulous weekend!
1. Taking a physics class at 8 in the morning during the summer is a very bad idea.
2. I am not a morning person. Ok so I already knew this, but it seems to have gotten worse this summer.
3. It's ok to try new things. I have gone to the same nail place for the past 5 years. Lately I haven't been very happy with the salon and I finally got brave enough to try a new place today. And I am so glad I did!
4. I have an un-natural obsession with old episodes of Beverly Hills 90210. They come on SoapNet every morning and afternoon. It's starting to drive Gabe crazy haha.
5.Melatonin supplements really do help you sleep at night. I'll write more on that later though.
That's it for me today. We have a relaxing weekend planned filled with pool time, movies and wine. We also have my brothers birthday party on Sunday. I hope ya'll have a fabulous weekend!
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