A black dress and a tie front shirt

In my continuing attempts at getting more wear out of my wardrobe and trying new items together, this is what I put together today. 

I love this dress, however, its so low cut in front and I've battled with that since I bought it.  I've tried wearing a cami underneath, I've tried closing it with a brooch and a safety pin, then I tried these little nylon goodies that clipped on your bra and cover up the gals -  however, I found that they would creep up, stick to my skin with static and simply was not working.  Sigh!

Today I tried it with a statement necklace first, then with a little lace bra but still too much of the gals was showing, so I then decided to try it with this shirt.  It worked the best so far.

THE DEETS :
Dress : Truworths
Shirt : Edgars
Necklace : The Silver Copany
Shoes : Shoecity
Handbag : Gift a few years back from my daughter Taryn

Hope your day was fabulous friends and I do hope you're finding more ways to what you already have.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

Grey and mint for Thursday

 

After purchasing this skirt to wear to a wedding, I was looking forward to wearing it again as its so comfortable and I do so love mint.  I have a number of inspiration pictures saved featuring mint coloured skirts and pants.  I originally intended wearing it with a navy and white cardigan, but my grey floral shirt caught my eye.  I slipped on my favourite grey ombre heels and a cream belt.

 

I wore my new Trench coat that Schatzie bought me a month back as it was just cool enough this morning and used my grey handbag given to me as a birthday gift by my sister Norma last year.

 

Jewellery features the pearl and gold bracelet from Contempo and the necklace is from Miladys.

 

Two hectic days at work this week had me wanting to wear work wear that was comfortable and this skirt fits the bill perfectly.

 

Thank goodness tomorrows Friday - I'm really looking forward to this weekend and just relaxing.

 

Hope your week has been wonderful so far.