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Camo Stripes {outfit.post}
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Camo Stripes {outfit.post}

One thing about Jozi winters, it may be cold outside, but the days are filled with glorious sunshine! Just when I thought I had found my “it pair” of GAP jeans, I find these! I love the subtle destructed wash, and I do prefer a skinny leg – makes cuffing them look a little neater.   How cool is this tee? (also GAP). Since I am obsessed with Camo and Stripes this tee was like a match made in heaven. I didn’t love it when I saw it on the mannequin, but when I tried it on, that was it – I was sold! To keep the look “weekender”, I went with my reliable Converse High Tops and my new, awesome Knomo Great Portland bag. Then, I just added this everything goes blue collar necklace (from TopShop) and my Ray-Ban Cats 5000! These sunnies are super cool! Love the retro look so much! So, how did you guys spend your weekend? [signature]

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July 6, 2014
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Thunderstruck Leopard
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Thunderstruck Leopard

You know when you find THAT pair of perfect jeans and you just want to live in them every day? Well, I found them! I can’t get enough of these blue ripped, Thunderstruck jeans from GAP. Although I really don’t like straight leg jeans (I’m more of a skinny or boot leg kinda gal), this pair of Real Straight jeans ticks all the boxes for me. Beautiful colour, distressed look, great fit and even though the leg is straight, I can cuff them and still get a peek of the gorgeous inseam. For me, this look is almost “boyfriend”, but a little less bulky. I love boyfriend jeans, but they often look a bit sloppy on my short frame. Take a look at how I styled these jeans, with a little bit of leopard, gold accessories and fudge shoes with cute, gold ankle straps… Jeans: GAP 1969 Thunderstruck Real Straight Jeans, Leopard Belt – GAP, Sheer Leopard Top (and Oldie from YDE), Fudge flats – Vince Camuto (Available at Edgars), Bracelet – Accessorize, Bag – Kipling.      

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June 3, 2014
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Double Pop Winter – Outfit Post
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Double Pop Winter – Outfit Post

Slowly but surely winter is creeping up on us! And yesterday, I could feel it in Durbs – Even if it was only for a brief period. Although a short burst of cold, it surely got me thinking about outfits for winter. This year, instead of blending into the blandness of black, brown and grey, I’m going to inject pops of colour, which certainly brightens my mood! Since I do love wearing black, I’ll be adding colour pops with my accessories; like bags, scarves and snoods. This look is so very me. It’s casual, laid back, a little bid edgy and a little playful too. What do you guys think? Outfit Details: Coral Snood – GAP, Leather Jacket: Old Khaki (hubby bought it for my birthday last year and I love it so much, I want the tan and brown one too!),  Top – Sassy Chic, Pants – Woolworths (from last year’s winter collection), Suede Sling Bag – GAP, Leather Boots – Tsonga, Sunglasses – Giorgio Armani. [signature]  

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March 7, 2014
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Casual Denim-on-Denim Outfit Post
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Casual Denim-on-Denim Outfit Post

I find wearing denim on denim a little tricky! Do you? I don’t know why, but I feel that too much denim, on me at least, looks a little too stiff and uniform. As in, like a prison guard uniform. If you find this too, try mixing contrasting shades of denim/ chambray on your top and bottom, instead of one solid denim shade. You’ll still get that denim-on-denim look, but it will be far less overpowering. Here, I mixed a navy Perfect Oxford Shirt from Gap with denim shorts, nude wedges and a leopard print belt. To keep this look casual and cool, I rolled up the sleeves on my shirt and tucked it one side of shirt to reveal my leopard print belt. This shirt is really great because it has exposed buttons all the way down (to just above the belly button),  and then a nice clean line throughout. So, when you tuck it in, it still looks great and you don’t have buttons pushing into the waistline and adding bulk. Outfit Details Denim Shirt – GAP, Denim Shorts – Mr Price, Wedges – Via Uno, Necklace – TopShop, Bracelet – Raphaella Booz, Sunglasses – Versace, Leopard Print Belt – Mr Price.…

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February 10, 2014
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Sunshine Tiger
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Sunshine Tiger

We’ve really had the most amazing weather in Durban this past week! In fact, I think it’s been the best “Christmas Week” (weather wise) in ages! The sun has been shining and with two days off, I spent a lot of time by my pool – which doesn’t get used very often. I got to wear my new GAP Denim Cut-off shorts, which are so comfy – I love the frayed edges – and my Tiger print tee, which I think compliments my new crazy ombre hair colour (inspired by Jessica Alba).       T-Shirt: Jay-Jays (new)  |  Shorts: GAP (new)  |  Bikini Top: Stuttafords (old), Sunglasses: Giorgio Armani (new)  |  Sandals: Woolworths (new)  |   Evil Eye Bracelet: From Greece (old)  |  Beaded Bracelets: From Mr Price (old)  |  Necklace: From my mom (very old)  |  Trilby Hat: Billabong (old)  |  Beach Bag: Lou Harvey (old)  | On my Nails: CND Vinylux Desert Poppy and Sun Bleached from the Open Road Collection [signature]  

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December 30, 2013
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Summer Stripes
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Summer Stripes

A perfect nautical combination; stripes, sea, blue and red! The Durban Marina is such a beautiful place to see, and with the gorgeous weather we had this past weekend, we decided to head down there and enjoy the view of the yachts. Since I was feeling summery and nautical, I decided to wear my new GAP striped maxi dress. I love this dress! It’s so easy-breasy and makes for the perfect dress to take with you on holiday! It can be dressed up with a pair of heels and layered jewellery, or dressed down for a Sunday afternoon with flats and a bold pair of sunnies. This dress can easily be worn entirely on it’s own, however, I wanted to give it a little more! I dressed it up with a nude plaited leather belt. Instead of looping the belt through the buckle, I just wrapped it around and let the buckle hang loose. I’ve never worn anything like this before, and I quite liked the way such a simple detail changed the look entirely. To finish off this outfit, I wore my two tone bag (which had the perfect contrast of red and nude), simple flats with a rope detail and hearts,…

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November 26, 2013
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Lemon Drop
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Lemon Drop

So you guys know I’m a total denim junkie right?! I absolutely live in my jeans, and with summer fast approaching, it’s not easy to find jeans that are suitable for summer. When I spotted these gorgeous, lemon cropped leggings from GAP, I knew I had to have them! They are perfect for summer and for me, they tick all the boxes… great quality, great fit, comfortable – and a really great colour. I really like where the “ankle crop” sits, and you can wear them rolled down (as I have), or folded, which to me, looks much nicer with heels. I was heading to the car show with the hubz when I wore this outfit, so heels was out of the question! Which ever way you decide to wear them, these jeans are quite versatile and the colour just makes them stand out! I think I need them in every colour available! [signature]  

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November 11, 2013
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