The days of uncertain weather

Autumn snuck up on us .. its been toying with us with promising of cooler weather but today, the temperatures started dropping.  Since our offices were like an oven yesterday I thought I'd get away with a last stab at Summer outfit.

Contempo

I went to do my vitamin shopping after work yesterday and had to pop into my favourite stores across the way from Dischem.  There were some interesting bits about and I behaved and picked up this set of bracelets at Contempo.   There were some interesting items in the store and I managed to behave and not bring anything else home with me ... but it was difficult.

There are such pretty knits, jeans and jackets in the stores.  With winter nipping at our heels, the stores will be doing serious winter trade this weekend.  I'm glad I've washed my coats and jackets and am as prepared for the cold as I can be.

La Deets : Tank : Truworths | Shirt : Mr. Price | Capris : Woolworths | Heels : La Diva | Necklace & Earrings : Miladys (I think) | Bracelets : Contempo

Thanks to my photographer of the day : Liam

A whole lot of catch ups

Wednesday 13 March 2013

 

I still have a few new items not yet shown on the blog, but I’m working at re-wearing and remixing items already in my wardrobe.

Today I decided to wear this dress at least once more before the colder weather arrives in earnest here in the southern

Hemisphere.

At first I wasn’t totally sure that this would look too good together but am quite impressed by how well it did work.

 

 

 

The Deets

Dress – Mr. Price

Top – Truworths (part of a set)

Belt – unknown

Shoes – Madison

Bangles – Various

Locket – American Swiss more than 16 years old

Eiffel Tower pendant

 

Monday 11 March 2013

 

 

I choose to start this week off with a big bang of the colour purple topped off with some leopard. 

 

I added an old necklace that has some animal print threaded through the chain, gold watch and sparkly earrings to ‘dress it up’.

 

I choose to keep the shoes simple and neutral and decided to wear my grey two toned toe cap shoes (I do love these shoes so).

 

The Deets :

Skirt – Mr Price

T-Shirt – Fashion Express

Cardigan - Truworths

Shoes – Rage

Necklace – Miladys

Earrings – Charlotte Russe (thanks Mz T.)

Watch – Lanco (was a gift Mz T got for her 18^th birthday but she does not wear yellow gold)

Ring – bought when I lived in Germany and I can’t remember the store – but I remember the day L

 

 

Friday 8^th March 2013

A few weeks back when I visited the Woolworths 50% off sale (as a card holder, we get an extra 10% over and above the 50%)

I indulged in three pairs of jeans as mine were due for replacing.  I bought these which have a cute design on the back pocket

(but we forgot to photograph it) with a coral tank and my think white cotton shirt.  To give it a kick, I added the kitten heel

Leopard print sling back shoes.

The Deets:

Jeans – Woolworths

Tank – Local chinese store

Shirt – Pick ‘n Pay

Belt – unknown – stolen from Mz T years ago

Shoes – Truworths

Necklace – I think its from Mildays

 

Thursday 7^th March 2013

 

I felt super pretty in this outfit.  I just love this short and am still sorry that I did not buy more in different colours at the

time I purchased this one.  As I always say, its more green than the blue it shoes up as in the photos.

I choose to wear two necklaces, however, I see the bits on the shorter of the two did not show up too nicely.

The Deets:

Top – Makro

Skirt – Fashion Express

Shoes – Rage

Belt – Edgars

Necklaces - Accessorize

 

Hope everyone has been great.  Things have been a bit hectic, with a photo shoot this past weekend and a new PM at

work – I can’t believe it’s already Thursday tomorrow!!

 

Hope your week has been grand.

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FABruary Style Challenge : Day 21 : Something old and something new

Coral trousers and cream

 Trousers : Legit | Top (two piece) : Truworths | Shoes : La Diva

Coral Ring

 Ring : Truworths | Watch : Lanco

Coral necklace

Todays challenge is 'something old and something new'.  The tank with the knit top over is a new to my closet item and the shoes must be the oldest item in this ensemble.

The top has a bit of gold in it, but its not being picked up in the photos.  The necklace was a gift from Taryn (can you tell that she spoils me ... mama feels loved) on her first visit home and she fixed it for me when she was home in December.

This is a rather different look for me and not something I'd wear every day but it sure was cool and comfortable.

This evening I got another gift from Taryn.  She sent me a beautiful blue and white diamond pendant which I'll definitely wear tomorrow and share with you.  She also send me a gorgeous Eiffel Tower keyring ... we're dreaming big as we plan our 2016 trip to Paris.

After picking up my amazing gift, Courteney and went to gym.  I have not been since about October or November, so it was really time.  Courteney asked if we could join boxing on Wednesdays - now that should be fun.

Hope your Thursday has been fantastic .... here's looking forward to the weekend.

The basic black pencil skirt



Black pencil skirt, blazer and accessorized with red.



Earrings : Foschini

Belt : from a Chinese store (no brand)

Cami : Woolworths (as old as the hills)

Skirt : Truworths

Blazer : Contempo

Fresh water pearls : NWJ (Natal Wholesale Jewelers)

Watch : Lanco

And so it is Tuesday ... I battled again to get out of bed.  But its my own fault as I jinxed myself by falling into a deep sleep on the couch last nite when I should just have gone directly to bed.  So at 23:00 I went up to bed, but after washing my face and brushing my teeth I was ready for the day to begin and battled to get to sleep.  The last time I check the time it said 00:44! 

Today we have clients visiting and I thought I'd do an office appropriate look, partly to get myself into the mood for the second last Tuesday of the working year for me and partly because I'm feeling rather un-creative (is that a word).

My cami is lovely and I adore the lace strip over the top, it adds just a little bit of 'sexy' under the blazer.   I want to scout Woolworths and see if they by any small chance have the same style in stock.  They tend to keep styles for a lot longer than other stores.  This cami is looking a little washed out now and I wear it so often I really should invest in another one.

Another day with red making an appearance in my belt which was a birthday gift last year from a friend at work and my red multi-toned heels.  I think I could have worn more of a statement necklace, but had run out of time and since my pearls were out, I grabbed them as I dashed out.

So whats the verdict - hit or miss?

Current favourite item ...

in my wardrobe is proving to be the soft pink blazer I bought.  It's just such a divine soft shade and oh so comfortable. 

Skirt : Truworths

Cami - Woolworths

Blazer : Edgars

Shoes : La Diva (also available at Step Ahead and Truworths have an almost identical shoes in stock at the moment)

Necklace & Earrings - gift from Miz T

Brooch - gift from my Mom

Belt : Woolworths

For the first time in ages I actually straightened my hair this morning, then had to do a quick trim of my fringe as I could barely see out of my eyes.  You can just see me peeping out under it here ... I'm really quite impressed at how neatly my hair grown out especially considering I have not had it cut in two months.  I must give Kerstin credit - she's cuts really well.

Today we were pretty worried as our big ginger boy was nowhere to be found.  He usually waits outside the bedroom door in the morning to greet me, then demands breakfast and a few strokes.  But this morning, he was nowhere to be seen.  Berticle said he'd been at  his bedroom window early in the morning and he'd opened for him, but he was nowhere to be found.  I called home twice during the day and still he had no appeared.  While upstairs a little while ago he came strolling in ... such relief.  He has not wandered since we moved here two years ago but has in the last few weeks been venturing into the garden.  Its good that he's being a big boy again, but boy he had me worried.

Well, not much else is news here ... the days over and it's time for all good girls to head to bed.

Hope your week has started off great ... 'til next time, be Fabulous!

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.

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