A dress?!

And a straight dress at that.   

Wearing a dress!

Not just a dress, but oh dear, its way above my knee.  I felt a little awkward because I had not realised just how short it is when I tried it on the first time.  But, I went with it instead of whipping it off as I initially felt like doing.  Wearing tights makes me feel a little less naked.  

The Deets : Dress : Foschini | Shoes : Truworths | Cardigan : ??? | Necklace : Legit | Bracelets & Ring : Truworths

Looking at the pattern in this dress, I do wish the light bit had been across the tummy instead of above and below it.  Next time I wear this dress, I do intend wearing something bright with it ... maybe my red blazer.

I had tried a few different belts but I did not like how it caused the dress to bulk over my hips.  I even tried the belts over the dress and cardigan. I am considering having the dress altered to be a little more fitted, but not skin tight, just too give it a little more shape.

I choose silver accessories.  The necklace cost me all of about R15- and I think I picked it up at Legit.  Its the first time I've worn it despite having it for at least 3 months.  I really like the cut out design of it, it reminds me a little of the necklace that Schatz bought me for Christmas.  I added three bangles, which did drive me a little batty by the end of the day because they clunked it a lot ... lol.

Considering all the aspects, I quite liked this look and don't think the legs looked too bad.  A previous comment by Annette had me thinking about why I wear most of my skirts at the length I do and the reason goes way back to around 1997 when a lady I loved and respected very much said that women should not wear their skirts above their knees because no one has pretty knees.  I think that has stuck with me and whenever I see my knees I wonder if they're the ugliest on the planet. 

That's all for now folks ... thanks for visiting, reading and leaving me your thoughts.

 And there another weekend has flown by ... my boys are jetting their way to visit their Dad for a summer holiday.  We just have Courteney at home and I do hope she does get to spend tons of time with her friends before her move.

 

My ring and bracelet were given to me by my daughter Taryn when she came home to visit.

 
 
I so love the colour mustard and I don't know why I've never worn it with my leopard print skirt.

 

Schatz gave me this handbag as part of my Christmas gift last year and this is the first time I used it. I'm pretty bad about changing my handbags to match each outfit.



 



Nothing but neutrals

The Deets : Skirt, Tank and Shoes : Truworths | Cardigan : Legit | Necklace : Accessorize | Bracelets : Contempo

Todays look took shape at the last minute - I had not quite planned what to wear, but this outfit came together around the skirt, followed by the cardigan and then the tank was added.

In all honesty I almost felt as thought I were dressed my age and a little more professional and a little less trendy than usual.  Its a safe, practical outfit.

I bought this cardigan a few weeks back from Legit - I liked the 'chain' details on the trim and the faux pockets.

Yesterday I saw another women in my age group wearing the same cardigan and I was quite impressed by how great it looked on her.  This range of clothing by Toya Delazy is marketed at a younger age group, but there are a few items that I feel are totally appropriate for the more mature trendy ladies.

I would like to get a necklace and arm chains that are more like the trim, but with the little gold sequins in the cardigan, I think the pearl and gold accessories picked up nicely.

Black and White stripes frills and a little yellow

 The deets : Skirt and booties : Jet | Top : Edgars | Cardi : Truworths | Arm candy : Contempo | Earrings : Sass Diva

I enjoyed this outfit - I just don't like the booties with this all that much.  I saw some gorgeous ankle boots which have more of a slit in the front, which I'm sure would give a better 'shape' to my leg and I'm contemplating buying them, but they are super high and I'm beginning to battle a little with the really high shoes ... but don't you dare call me old.  I had to do a little walking this afternoon so I wanted to wear comfy shoes and these booties fit the bill.

Miss Boo's Immigration Visa was ready for collection, so I headed off to Sandton to collect it.  Since you cannot park in the Consulate, you need to park nearby and walk ... which for me is Sandton City - and of course, its an excuse to walk through TopShop, Trenery, Zara and more on your way back to the car.  Oh dear, oh dear ... its difficult to behave - I kinda sorta got it right.

Hope your Monday - oh I mean Tuesday (mine was a Monday on Tuesday because yesterday was a holiday for us) was fabulous.

Black, pearls and denim on denim

A quick comfortable Sunday outfit to run to the stores.

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Details : Jeans : Woolworths  Knit : Legit

One of the furry little criminals, namely Marshy ... with the look she gave me in the previous photo, I simply had to grab her up and take a picture with her.  She's a rather unaffectionate kitty, but we do love her all the same.

Schatz and I dropped the troupe off at their Gran for a visit and headed on out to buy new cat litter trays and a baby bath for baby Joshua.  We ended up getting him quite a bit more than a bath.  When we called Felicia, she said she was starving, so we headed to the hospital with food.  While Graeme was dropping off, they said she's be able to leave soon - it ended up being almost 4 hours later, but the little sweetie is snuggled up safe and sound in his home with his Gogo staying with for the night.

Hope your Sunday was great.

Welcome to the world Joshua

Liams helper, as he loves to refer to Felicia as, gave birth to her little boy early this morning and has named him Joshua.

 

He's a few hours old and will already be coming home just as soon as he has received his vaccination ... so glad all went well.

 

Joshua

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Two little criminals

The girl kitties on their way to the vet for vaccinations ... he told schatz that they're both getting chubby ... diet time and away with the self feeder.

Bobbi and Marshy

They are such sweet animals.  Both are rescues ... As is my big boy

  

Lucky

Zama and me in stripes

My colleague Zama, who is a serious shoe, clothing and handbag addict,  much like myself,  stepped into the lift I was in this morning and I had a good giggle when I saw how similar our tops are.

Coral and grey







Faux wrap skirt and coral knit

Another quick and simple remixed outfit that I wore last week Wednesday.  I have not worn this skirt as many times as I had initially thought I had.  All items have been seen before.  I do love grey and coral together.  Considering that I have not had these boots very long, I've already worn them quite a few times, which means they are worth every cent I spent on them already.


Deets : Skirt : Ackermans | Knit : Couture | Boots : Fannie & Angelo | Necklace : Truworths | Bracelets : Contempo

Pearl and gold bracelet : Contempo





Pearl Statement Necklace : Truworths

Casual Friday

Skinny jeans, boots, grey t-shirt and red statement necklace

Fridays look featured my new statement necklace.  I love it.

I bought this jacket at Fashion Express last weekend and was so eager to wear it.  I love how this look came together as it looked casual but polished.

Deets : T-shirt, necklace & skinny jeans : Woolworths | Jacket : Fashion Express | Boots : Fannie & Angelo

At the zoo

Graeme bought a Groupon voucher for a visit to the Pretoria Zoo.

We saw a white tiger, the bear having fun in water, we saw reptiles, monkeys, gorillas, cheetahs, snakes, sharks (something I remember from when I was a kid and we visited the Zoo with our headmaster, who happened to be our moms boyfriend for a time) reptiles, birds, deers, seals, a parrot that said 'hello' and more.

 

Courteney, Jarod, Liam and Me.







Loving Flamingoes



Comparing their arms length to the wingspan of a Cape Vulture, Verreauxs Eagle, Black Kite and Black-shouldered Kite



 Courteneys outfit : T-shirt : Mr. Price | Shorts, cardigan and bag : Edgars | Pumps : Jet |

My look : Camo T-shirt - Mr. Price | Shorts : Fashion Express : Parka : Edgars | Pumps : Truworths | Shades : Ray Ban

This morning my legs are sore - I can't remember when last I walked so darn much, but I sure realised how unfit I am.  I'm considering following the USN 12 week body makeover.  I will include the eating plan from Weigh-Less as I can't imagine myself eating the three meal options for dinner for a straight 12 weeks!

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Houndstooth pencil skirt

Houndstooth pencil skirt

 I did it again!  Rushing in the store and picking up hose and got caught with the shiny ones.  I so don't like them shiny, I like them matte :-(.  

David Tlale for Legit Booties

 Details : Skirt :  | Shirt : Edgars | Shoes : Legit | Necklace : Accessorize | Bangles : Miladys

Accessorize Statement Necklace

I really like this shirt, but the same complaint as the last time I wore it - its a little short ... or maybe I'm just getting chubbier.

I wore this skirt way back in March and decided to have it shortened.  I finally took it in last week and had a good 25cm taken off.  I think it looks so much better.  The shirt and shoes are both from last winter.

Hows your houndstooth collection?  Are you rocking houndstooth this winter?

Hope your day is happy.

Mint, sequins and navy and white stripes

Details : Blazer and skirt : Truworths | Tank : Mr. Price | Shoes : La Diva | Necklace : The Silver Company

You may remember this outfit from a previous viewing and I wore the skirt to the wedding we went to a month or so ago.  I wore it sans the striped blazer this time.  With the weather cooling I added the striped blazer and a pair of pantihose.

I added my super pretty necklace that Schatz bought me for Christmas, a single silver bracelet and a blingy ring.  I kept the accessories simple as the top is so shiny.

Thats all for the moment friends.