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, 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.

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

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.

Grey on grey Pinterest inspired

This outfit was inspired ...

by this look as posted a few days ago worn by Laura.

 

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Details : Knit : Pick 'n Pay | Pants : Truworths | Shoes : Rage | Scarf : Not too sure

Today I spent the majority of the day typing minutes and I had the hardest time not dozing off.  Although the subject matter was interesting I just had battled to stay awake ... I told my boss that should he hear a loud thud, I'd appreciate him tossing my jacket over me and allowing me to keep sleeping. 

I am quite amazed that tomorrow is already hump day - how did the last two days pass so quickly? 

Hope your first two days of the week have been awesome so far.

Stay stylish!

Black, white and a fuschia blazer

Pearl bracelets

My new pearl necklace made its second debut today.  It looked gorgeous with this shirt and possibly because it was against my skin, it was more noticeable than when I wore it around the collar of my shirt.

Pearl necklace

The accessories

Monday morning and I broke my 'no black on a Monday' rule but I think the fuschia blazer made up for it.  All in all a happy outfit.

Fuschia Blazer

I was initially going to wear black shoes, but decided to add some sass by wearing my leopard print kitten heels.

 

We're still having such great weather and the evenings are even unusually warm.  It makes me a little nervous that we are going to hit by some really really cold weather.   

The reason I took photos inside - the wind was blowing me away

Navy and white or should it be white and navy

I was attempting to get Tequila to sit and behave for the photo - it wasn't successful but Schatz got a fairly good picture of my arm candy.

I can't remember if I've ever photographer this cardigan for the blog.  I bought it at the end of the last winter season sales.  I have considered removing the bow and making it into a pin instead but have not gotten around to it.

The vest was given to me by Mom for my birthday at least two years ago.  I love the little frills sewn down the front.  My skirt I've worn multiple times through all seasons, so it's an old friend.

La Deets : Skirt and Cardigan : Truworths | Vest : Pick 'n Pay | Bracelets : Miladys | Necklace : Legit | Shoes : La Diva

Today was an odd day with an underlying feeling of stress in the office.  It exhausted me.  After taking these pics I cuddled up on the couch and had a snooze.  When I woke up I headed to shower, ate dinner and have been vegging watching some tv and editing these photos - I think heading up to my bed right about now is the best idea I've had all day :-).

Hey hey ... here comes the weekend.  Have a fab Friday.

Pinterest inspired

Did you read my previous post?  You did!  Kewl, then you may remember the three looks that have inspired me and one inspired todays outfit.    I love Pinterest for inspiration in EVERYTHING and am thrilled that most of my favourite bloggers post their outfits on Pinterest which makes keeping track of them so much easier.  Most days I spend a few minutes early in the morning checking out Pinterest to inspire my day - some inspirational quotes and some style inspiration.  I even have a 'secret board' where I post outfits that inspire me and that I have similar items in my closet to recreate.

This outfit has been inspired by ...

this outfit.  I swopped it around a little though.

 

I picked up this skirt at Jet on Saturday for a whopping R90.00 :-).  I bumped into my sister at The Glen and we went into Jet and I saw this skirt and another, however they did not have my size :-( in the other skirt.  I also got Lynn a lovely shirt that I'm looking forward to seeing on her.

 

 

 

Details : Skirt : Jet | Cami : Woolworths | Cardigan : Jet | Tights : Woolworths | Shoes, Necklace and bracelet : Edgars |

These knit skirts are so darn comfortable I may never buy another in any other fabric.  I think I could have gotten away without the belt, or maybe a thinner belt, or maybe I should have tucked the cardigan in and worn the belt over the waist area.   

That's all for now dear folks ... please leave me a comment and let me know you were here and so that I can return the visit.  Have a Happy Hump Day.

Inspired Monday

Yesterday I was surfing style blogs instead of doing other things I should have been doing and found this blog and found myself crushing over Laura's style.  Refined, elegant and feminine.

This gorgeous look ...

 

... inspired this look.  

Preparation

I had originally thought of wearing my grey knit, which is identical, but then thought I'd go for the cream and keep the grey for another look of Laura's that inspired me.

When on earth is the posing every going to become natural?

 Our nights are getting longer.  It was decidedly chilly when we out to take these pictures at around 6pm and when we walked back inside both Schatz and I dashed off to put on another layer.

The accessories

The details : Knit : Pick 'n Pay | Trousers : Legit | Shoes : Madison | Necklace : ? | Bracelets : Contempo

Pearls and polka dots

My sisters and me met for our Sistas dinner and celebrated Mothers Day since we are all mothers, at the Mugg and Bean.   The meal was great,  the service excellent and the company insane.

 

For work I wore my newish Mr. Price mens polka dot shirt.  I still need to alter it a little but will need to be inspired to do that.   I teamed or with my new pearl necklace,  basic black work trousers, red blazer and pearl bracelets.

 

 

The details : Pants : Truworths | Shirt : Mr. Price | Blazer : Edgars | Boots : The Jet | Necklace : Truworths | Bracelets : Contempo | Ring : Sterns | Belt : Mr. Price

On an interesting Tuesday I wore ... Black and Cream

Beautiful Bobbi

This lovely new skirt comes thanks to my Schatz.  It has a tweed print on the front which is what caught my eye.  Although the cold weather has not 'set in' I decided to wear black tights with the outfit as my bare legs didn't look right.  The top is my black sleevless peplum with a black long sleeved top underneath.

Black and cream with crochet and tweed look

La Deets : Skirt : Edgars | Peplum : Truworths | Shoes : Foschini | Earrings : Truworths | Bracelets : Contempo

Today I received the Visa interview date information for Courteneys' application.  Next week she goes for her medical and on 11 June is the day.  Before we know it, she'll be heading State side - providing she stops fighting with us about it.  Its a choice she made some time back and was adamant about and now is hesitant, which is understandable, however I think its the best thing.  

Bobbi being curious

Our cute little Bobbi girl was curious and when I rubbed my fingers together she jumped up to see if I had anything.   I love when she jumps up and grabs me with her paws as she does it so gently ... she's a really sweet little animal.   With the evenings being cooler, she's spending most evenings snuggled between Schatz and I.

You may notice my hair is a lot darker ... Courteney and I coloured my hair and despite our best effort not to, we managed to colour my highlights but I'm sure they'll show up a little more with each hair wash.  Under the light you can see them, just not as clearly as they were.  If they don't show up quickly though, I will probably have a few foils done .. and on that thought, I'm on my way again ... hope your Tuesday was fabulous ... 

A little lace in Fridays OOTD

Friday dawned and I decided to mix two shades of pink ... The lace top is so soft and feminine and the pearl beads keep with the softness along with my beautiful pendant, then the cut of this blazer and boots speak of being strong ... Just how I like my outfits to be.

Details:  Top : Edgars | Jeans : Woolworths | Blazer : Truworths | Ring : Sterns