Dotty day

Monday 5am rolled around way too quickly and when the alarm rang, I wished it were possible to reject the reality and simply turn over and go back to sleep.  But, I'm quite disciplined and got up and hit the snooze button which gave me all of 10 minutes. 

I was a good girl and organised a few outfits on Sunday - which means I actually did some ironing.  I must admit, I'm missing my Steamor something terrible but have every intention of buying a new one ... hmm ... maybe I should convince my sisters who did not give me a gift for Valentine's to pool their cash and buy it for me!  Now that's a satisfying thought.

The inspiration for this outfit comes from Kendi everyday and specifically, this outfit, tweaked to suit my wardrobe.

I was feeling a little daring and mixed up the polka dots with my snakeskin patterned shoes.  The young lassies on the web sure are inspiring and although possibly not intentional, seem to push us more mature 'wanna-be-fashionista's' to step out of the old rules.

Shirt : Contempo

Pants : Woolworths

Shoes : Kelso/Edgars

Bangles : Various  Edgars, Mr. Price

Earrings : Truworths

Belt : drawing a blank this evening

As you can see, Jodi loves posing with me for the camera.  It's really rather sweet.  We were so worried about her when Baron passed away last year, but she has handled it so well and I think she loves the extra attention.

I have a wee gripe though ... I painted my nails, which includes a basecoat and then two coats of polish, followed by 'chip resistant' topcoat, however, am so disappointed with this polish.  I bought the Strawberry Margarita by OPI and this is the second time I've painted my nails, and the next morning, even though I've done nothing more than relax, the tips are all chipped!!!  Considering that its a good R30.00 more than the Essie, I'm really not pleased.  The only good think I have to say about this polish is that the colour is really cute - anyone want a free bottle of 'new' nail polish - I'll trade you it for a cappucino :-)

til next time, 'Keep it Simply Sassy Stylish'

 

Inspired - Gold and purple

Source Jentine, http://myedit.blogspot.com

Help - I can't remember the site/blogger - I usually save pictures I use as inspiration by the name of the blogger, but seems I did not this time ... please help so that I can give due credit - I visited her just last week but the name escapes me.

— Common connotations —
royalty, imperialism, nobility, Lent, Easter, Mardi Gras, episcopacy, upper class, poison, friendship, passion, sharing, wisdom, rage, homosexuality, contrition, sympathy, extreme and sophistication

source : wikipedia

 In real life, the skirt has a far more 'gold' tinge to it that what it looks like in these photos.

Details :  Skirt & Shirt - Truworths | Booties - Woolworths | Lace Tanl - Jay Jays|

Necklace - Miladys | and my fave bracelet from Miz T.

January 11th - Blogger/Web inspired Look

The inspiration for today's outfit

 

My version



I'm not sure where I found this, but it's a picture I've saved in my 'inspiration' folder and it inspired the look for the day.

My skirt is shorter, but it took three months of looking for it.  I finally found it on Sunday at The Hub when Taryn and I went shopping and for lunch.  The T-shirt is by DH and was bought at Truworths around November last year.

My shoes were a Christmas gift from My Schatz and were bought at Contempo.  I'd seen them on a visit to Greenstone Mall last year when I'd bought a few items of holiday wear and was really surprised when I opened them on Christmas morning.  Must give My Schatz credit, he does a great job when he buys me clothes ... besides other things ;-)

I felt very much a 50's housewife ... think Mad Men.

 What do you think of this look on me? 

November 4 - Thumping Thursday

... thumping? how can a day be thumping, what about thunderous (we did have gorgeous rain)  ... must be the time of night, I'm feeling a little brain-drained.

But here's todays outfit ... pics are a little blurred and feature more action, that being the reason they're more blurred than usual.  One day I will figure out how to get my 'big' camera to work on timer, or I think it may just be time to buy a remote release.

 Outfit details

Pants - Edgars (a definite basic and so versatile)

Tank - OBR at Truworths

Denim Jacket - Legend at Makro (Worn here)

Flower 'brooch' - Mr Price

Shoes - bought about 3 years ago at a factory store in Durban

Bracelet - Truworths - totally inspired by Sheila at Ephemera and I totally forgot to do a superwoman pose!

Pearl Necklace - Edgars

Earrings - not visible in photos - Sequel at Miladys

 I wore the jacket buttoned for most of the day, except when typing my little fingers to the bone ;-)

Can't believe it's almost Friday and sadly, the Guy Fawkes and Diwali fireworks are already starting - our dogs are going to be totally freaked out by Saturday.

Tomorrow evening, the kids have all been farmed out to friends as G-man and I are attending my nephews engagement dinner ... not sure what I am going to wear as yet.

Have a stunning day/evening wherever you are in the world.

November 3 - Whacky Wednesday

Yesterday I dashed home, changed (so that I was wearing the lightest dress possible) and dashed off to sign-up at Weigh-Less ... and as you may have guessed, I did not take outfit photos.

The original outfit for today featured a cami and a while ruffled shirt and I was inspired by another blogger, but for the life of me can't think of her name.  But, as I was ironing my shirt, I saw a mark right on the front left and it was not possible for me to wear it, so I went with option two of the brown knit top below.  I will still do the white shirt eventually.

But, here is today's look after all ... featuring an attempt at a sexy pose .. L.O.L.

Top - Essense

Skirt - Edgars

Shoes - Makro

Necklace - the ever wonderful Miz T

 A short and sweet outfit for the day ... another a-line skirt.

It fits them delicious hips perfectly.

 Attempting a smile

The "sexy pose" attempt just for my G-man.

September looks ... bear with me please

These are some outfits from the end of September.  As you can tell, I do my pictures by using the timer ... since I do have a lot of people in my family, maybe I should get them to take the photos instead?

September 29th

Skirt - Truworths

Tank - unknown

Knit - Truworths

Shoes - Kelso at Edgars

Necklace & earrings - gift from my daughter in the USA

September 30th - Blogger Inspired look
This outfit was inspired by this outfit of Kendi's

 Jeans - Kelso at Edgars

Shirt from Woolworths

Waistcoat - Truworths

Sandals - La Diva

Earrings - a gift from my daughter who resides in Houston, TX.