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Panama Hats – What You Should Know
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Panama Hats – What You Should Know

Did you know Panama hats are more than just a trendy style of headwear? Not just any hat can be called a Panama hat, even though so many marketers coin in on this name

Authentic Panama hats are not actually made in Panama at all, they are made in Ecuador! I know right! It’s all so confusing! So, where does Panama fit into all of this? Well, today, I’m going to share the inside scoop and show you how to identify an authentic hat and where to buy an authentic Panama hat (yes, they do exist locally) , so let’s keep reading…

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October 12, 2022
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Live in linen
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Live in linen

I live in linen and have such a love affair with this beautiful, natural fabric that I wanted to chat about what makes linen so special. We’ll talk about everything, including creases and care, why the price tag, and I’ll also share some of my favourite linen pieces to have and to own.

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February 8, 2022
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Lounge Around in the Coolest Tracksets
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Lounge Around in the Coolest Tracksets

After the news we received this weekend, a lot of us will be spending a lot more time lounging around, or at least in lounge about clothing at home! And for that one would require stylish loungewear – am I right?

Nobody want’s to look like frumpty dumpty, so today I’m sharing three of my favourite matchy-matchy loungewear sets that will elevate your stay at home style.

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June 30, 2021
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Toasty Toes
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Toasty Toes

We don’t think twice about to forking out thousands on killer heels and hot boots, yet when it comes to our most worn footwear- that being slippers, we cut corners and buy those cheap and nasty once-off’s that just end up in a landfill (another reason to cringe).

NO MORE! In today’s blog, I’m talking all things FLUFFY FOOTWEAR, focusing on great quality, locally made sheepskin slippers that are a treat for your feet!

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June 21, 2021
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Slaapstad
Groundcover
Mohair Blanket
Karu baba
Felti
Karu Slip on Loafers
Slaapstad
Groundcover
Mohair Blanket
Karu baba
Felti
Karu Slip on Loafers
Our Foam is Fresh
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Our Foam is Fresh

Last week New Balance released their freshest kicks, the Fresh Foam LAZR and it’s a super cool trainer that will take you from the road to just about any where else you want to go! I haven’t been this excited for a trainer in a long time! And the hubs love his too!

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February 19, 2018
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Wear Your Story With Nomination
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Wear Your Story With Nomination

I love travelling. I love wandering and exploring the unknown. Discovering new places, emerging in new cultures. I love it all! There’s a quote by an unknown author that says, “Traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer” and it’s true! I love nothing more than experiencing all this for myself, but I also love hearing travel tales and stories from other travellers. And what better way to ignite a travel conversation than by wearing your travel stories on your wrist?

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July 27, 2017
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Layers & Cozy Boots
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Layers & Cozy Boots

Don’t you just love this weather? Sunny days out in Jozi with a nice chill in the air are my favourite kind! Yes, I’ve fully embraced cozy season and my go-to, casual outfit for every day would look something like this…

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June 27, 2017
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Layered Necklaces
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Layered Necklaces

A lot of you girls have been asking me about the necklaces that I’m wearing in my profile pic (the same one I wore on this post and on instagram yesterday). Aren’t they just beautiful? Both are from Georgini, an Australian jewellery brand (that’s available from various retailers in South Africa – as well as via their local online store) and they have some truly beautiful pieces; some bold, some dainty, some intricate and some brightly coloured as well. I’ve slowly been trying to build my jewellery collection into something that I love. Bit by bit, I’m adding quality necklaces, rings and especially earrings, because I feel that I’m at a point in my life where it matters to have something that’s high quality, rather than something that’s flashy and fashionable. The thing I love about my new Georgini necklaces, is that they are both fashionable, but made out of quality materials (these are both 925 Sterling Silver) – which means these special pieces will last a lifetime. I’ve always been a golden girl (no, not like the old lady actresses – although Blanche will always be my fave), but in terms of jewellery. I’ve always gravitated towards gold. But then, I love silver too. As much as I also love the gold…

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June 9, 2017
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A Parisienne Summer Makeup Look
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A Parisienne Summer Makeup Look

As we step into winter, I can’t help but feel a pang of jelousy of all the summer holiday pics doing the rounds on Instagram. I do love winter; mainly because of the clothes, but with regard to makeup, summer is always a fave! Thankfully, even though we’re a season behind the rest of the world, we still get the latest makeup and beauty trends as they launch internationally, and today I want to show you some of the goodies I’ve been playing with from two beautiful new CHANEL collections… First up, the CHANEL 2017 CRUISE COLLECTION – LES INDISPENSABLES DE L’ÉTÉ, which launched a few weeks ago. This range of effortless summer makeup pays homage to the way in which Gabrielle Chanel embraced the Summer season; with a radiant touch of sun on the skin. Its a wonderfully curated collection of all the makeup you need to embrace the free and solar personality of the Mademoiselle, and quite honestly, a very wearable collection no matter the season! Included in the CHANEL CRUISE 2017 makeup collection is a luminous glow bronzer (in 5 various shade options), x2 Rouge Coco Shine Lippies, x3 Rouge Coco Stylo Lipsticks, x2 Inimitable Waterproof Mascara’s…

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June 2, 2017
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“Tiger’s Tooth” Necklace
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“Tiger’s Tooth” Necklace

Thomas Sabo jewellery is fast becoming one of my faves. Not only because of the high quality and attention to detail, but their arty, creative and meaningful pieces make Thomas Sabo jewellery all the more special.

You may remember that I featured this “Tiger’s Tooth” Necklace as one of my favourite pieces from the Thomas Sabo Glam and Soul collection and now that I have it in my life, I love it to absolute bits! It’s so beautiful and so special, however to truly appreciate its beauty you should really try to see it with your own eyes.

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May 16, 2017
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