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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Leopard print on leopard print

Before you go any further I need to hear your growl. 
Grrrrrr.

Leopard print on leopard print

This leopard print on leopard print outfit (which I think looked so much better in person) attracted lots of compliments today - it felt good - cause lets be honest here, if you don't like a compliment, why on earth are you publishing your images?  I love a compliment and I love giving compliments just as much as I like receiving them.

The shade of this cardigan is blue as below and not the green tinge to it as above.  At first I was hesitant about wearing the leopard print shoes, I thought it wouldn't work - but I put on of these one and one of my blue Bronx sandals on and without a doubt, this pair of shoes won and luckily too as my tootsies are still not painted!

 

 I ended up wearing my pumps, which I wear when driving, when I reached the store.  My feet were just too tired for anymore heels.

I bumped into my sister Norma, which I do often at the shopping centre up the road, and we had a quick coffee together.  I love having a coffee and a chat after work - it reminds of blkhm (before love, kids, husbands and marriage) when my girlfriends and I would meet after work and plan out evenings out.  Just for a few minutes I get to be 'just Wendy'. 

Hope your day was stunning - remember to drop me a comment - I'd love your feedback and thoughts on my outfits and suggestions of how to improve.



Pretty pink 'n rockin' the red

It's a double bill again, although I took photos yesterday, after dinner I was just slack about downloading and posting.  Today I left work a little earlier as I was in early yesterday and today (not sure why, but seemed the traffic angles were smiling on us) and I decided after eight hours to get out of there.  I went to order a birthday cake for my mom.  We're having dinner for her on Friday evening as she's turning 70 on Monday, but since Richie is going to Germany and Noleen and Gordon are going to Durban, we're having the dinner on Friday.  It's quite scary to think of my mom as 70 years old - I have memories of her at my age. 

 I couldn't wait to wear this blozer again :-)

Blaser : Edgars

Top, Pants & Shoes : Truworths

Belt : Mr Price

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Skirt : Truworths

Top : Legit

Shoes : Plum

Necklace : Honey Accessories

Earrings : 40th birthday gift (American Swiss)

Tonight was our monthly 'sisters dinner'.  We've been doing this for more than two years and always I feel I wish we had a little more as there is always so much to share, loads of laughter and a bit of craziness.  I think it's the best thing we ever did.  There is something about a woman who understands where you came frome, what your challenges were that no friend can compare with - no matter how close you are or how much you share.

Well, its late and I must get to bed ... hope your day was fabulous.

Be You - Be Amazing - Be Fabulous

Opinions Please

I adore these shoes!

Details : Shirt - Kelso at Edgars (still available) | Pants : Finnigans at Truworths | Cardigan : Truworths? | Belt and Ring : Edgars | Sunnies : RayBan

I do believe this is only the second time I've worn this top.  The reason?  It just does not seem to 'fit'.  I can't quite make up my mind.  If I tuck it, it looks worse.  I do think that the frills are too high and close to my neck, which seems to make my chest look huge and my boobies out of place.  Is it just me thinking this, do you agree?  Any suggestions?  Should this stay or should it go ... da da da dah ... ?  Let me know your opinions please.

Update on a few of last weeks outfits

June 28th - happy sunshine

 Detailsu : Shirt : Truworths | Pants : Edgars | Jackets : Truworths | Shoes : Edgars | Necklace : Foschini | Sunglasses : RayBans

June 29th

Almost started doing the Flamenco ... ;-)

Details : Skirt : Exact | Cerise Knit Top : Truworths | Cardigan : Truworths : Belt : Edgars : Shoes : Truworths : Necklace : Mr. Price

Speaking to Miss T on July 1sy

 Details : Jeans : Kelso | Striped long sleeved t-shirt : Pick 'n Pay | Chunky Knit : Truworths | Boots : Truworths | Belt : ?

July 2nd - windy winter afternoon on the Highveld



Details : Leggins : Edgars | Boots : Rage | Top : Woolworths | Scarf : Gift from Mz T | Coat : Truworths | Earrings : 40th gift from Jacqui, American Swiss |

Since the children went off with their dad to visit their Grandpa, we decided to go out for dinner last night.  We opted for Eastgate as we had not been there in ages.  What a scary, disappointing experience.  The type of people roaming about were rather frightening and the dinner at Smith and Wolensky was disappointing.  Firstly, their table cloths and napkins were disgusting and if there's something that really disappoints me, it is when an upmarket restaurant serves 'oven chips'.  When I go to McDonalds or Wimpy, it's acceptable, but at a 'proper' restaurant, it's ueber disappointing.  We decided that we'd not be going back, and for me it's sad because it's one of the restaurants I really enjoyed going to every once in a while.

But on the upside, Schatz spoilt me with the black boots worn today I(I love the cut out design at the top) and another pair of high heeled hiking type 'boots' ... he fell in love with them when he saw them ... and what was even better, were the prices.  Perconi at Eastgate - get there - they have awesome boots on special!

We checked out quite a few stores as I am STILL on the hunt for a red belt, still no luck though.

Today we went and got the scuff plates for my car.  I'm so glad they finally got stock.  We also ordered head light protectors and a bonet protector.  Just some little things to help keep my cute little car 'chip' free as much as possible.  I also said I'd like to buy a set of the mats to keep as spare for when the current set give notice.

Schatz then headed off to go to the 1000 bike show with Pastor John and I headed to The Glen.  I got him some white t's and another pj pants and then went through all the stores in the hope of finding some summer dresses for Mz T.  She asked me to try and find her some handkerchief dresses!  I found one in Foschini but the design and colour was horrid.  I still have a week and a half to see if I can find some. 

All the sales were very tempting and tested my resilience ... I was seduced by a cheap top in Ackermans and two belts in Mr. Price.

Well, it's snuggle time now ... hope y'all are having a fabulous weekend.