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.

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.

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

Royal blue on a Monday

I’m back!!!  I had a good little blog-cation although unintentional, I was simply not inspired to blog and enjoyed the break, but I am back.

I work hard at watching what comes out of my mouth, so you can imagine how difficult it is not to say ‘blue Monday’ … but I am wearing blue on this pretty Monday morning, the sky is clear, the temperature is pleasant and I have work.

Our weekend was relaxed and mostly spent at home.  I did take Jarod shopping on Saturday morning as he had outgrown his sneakers and said he needed another pair of long pants.  It’s amazing that his feet have suddenly increased by two shoe sizes.  He got two pairs of casual shoes, a pair of relaxed cotton trousers and two jackets.  Courteney was with us and had found the pants which lead him to say he did not like them.  Right!  He also tried on two pairs of jeans neither of which fitted nicely and as you could have guessed, the trousers Ccourts found fitted perfectly – so he took them.  They’re having such a power struggle at the moment and I am at loss as far as how to deal with it.   Sigh!  All in all though, we had a good time and they were pleasant with each other.   Next weekend it’s shopping with Liam. 

I indulged a little with a cheap camo t-shirt from Mr. Price for all of R30.00 (I love bargains like that) and two tops (the one I’m wearing today) from Edgars.

Courteney and I both gravitated toward this shirt as we found the colour captivating. 

I will be able to wear it with jeggings and my skinny jeans for a more relaxed look as it is fairly long.

I do love these roll sleeve shirts that are in every store at the moment.

I now have one in plum, this blue one and a black one with studs on the collar that I picked up on Saturday.

All of them can be worn to the office and casually.

Blue and gold accessories

I could not decide on a necklace and mainly that was because I was looking for something gold and short and although I have a costume jewellery necklace that is gold (and more than 16 years old) I don’t wear it anymore as it has tarnished – maybe its time to look for a replacement.  Then I thought of wearing my ‘collar’ but seem to have misplaced it which leads me to the fact that I urgently need to do more sorting out in my closet.  Firstly though, and it’s a huge priority, I need to replace my rail which looks like its had a long hard night of partying as its leaning more and more to the right. 

La details : Shirt : Edgars (Merien Hall) | Skirt : Truworths | Shoes : Ackermans | Bracelets : Miladys | earrings and belt – unknown|

I’m linking up with Patti over at Not Dead Yet Style for her Visible Monday #93 … this colour allows you to be anything but ‘invisible’.

Happy Monday y’all … please drop me a note in the comments so that I can return the visit.

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Red peplum on Houndstooth

This is a versatile skirt for the African climate ... at least for the milder winter days too (it just has to be shortened a little as this is not my favourite length).

 

I am picturing this with a blazer and boots ... denim shirt ... cable knit jersey and so much more ... no colour is out of bounds with Houndstooth ... The material is a lovely stretch knit and sooooooo comfortable I think I could take an afternoon nap in it.    Have a stunning Tuesday.

 

The details
Skirt : Legit (only cost R149.99)
Peplum :   Truworths
Shoes : Legit
Necklace : Miladys
Bracelets : Various

 

 

 

 

FABruary Style : Day 12 : Layers

 Details : Earrings : Sass Diva | Necklace & Ring : Truworths | Watch : Fossil |

Tank top : Truworths | Skirt : Fashion Express | Waist Coat : Miladys | Shoes : Rage

Hmmm ... does my outfit show how little prep went into this look beforehand?  I think it s.c.r.e.a.m.s. lack of planning and imagination ... lol.  I kinda had a look in mind, but the pieces I was going for were simply not working.  This waistcoat has only been on the blog once before and I have put it in the 'for sale' pile twice, then pulled it out and thought, you have potential.  Do you have any other styling tips - or it is as 'frumpy' looking at what I see it as?

Hope you're having a stunningly stylish week thus far.

FABruary Style Challenge : Day 1 : Arm Candy

Arm Candy

 I decided to play along with Imogens Inside Out Style FABruary Style Challenge.  The first one is Arm Candy.  I've kept is fairly simple and minimal as the top has a lot going on with the ruffles and lace.

Lace backed top

Purple ruffled top with white denim capris

Details : Top and Capris : Woolworths | Shoes : Legit | Necklace : Miladys | Bangles : Truworths

I'm happy this week is over but I have lots to achieve this weekend.  I need to finish sorting out the study area, move my chair (oh I must remember to do photos of the before and after as well as of our new 'headboard') and get ready for our houseguests who are arriving on the 6th.  Schatzies best friend who presently lives in China is coming to stay for a few days with his girlfriend.  Liam and Marshy will be thrilled as they simply adore Sharon. 

We don't have much else planned, but if the weather stays dry, maybe we can get to do something on Sunday which does not involve trawling the Mall.

I took Liam for his eye test yesterday and his eyes have only deteriorated slightly.  Since he has an astigmatism, he'll be like his Mama and have to wear glasses/lenses for the rest of his life.  All my children wear glasses and seem to have made peace with it.  Little Liam however needs to put drops in his eyes daily as he has allergies and the Optometrist said his eyes are 'very' red, which reminds me that I need to go and get the rinse aid that I use when we do his linen wash that helps with this.

So here's to a FABulous FABruary.

High-low on Friday

Dress : Mr. Price

Cardi : Fashion Express

Belt : Meltz

Shoes : Shoe City

Bracelets : Various

Necklace : Miladys

Ring : Truworths

Shades : Ray Ban

I opted not to wear my usual jeans/capris this fine Friday morning.  Schatz mentioned as he was readying himself to leave that the temp is expected to reach around 30 Degrees celcius ... so I wanted cool, flowing and free form.

I haven't been so happy to reach Friday in ages.  Its been a long three weeks. 

Tomorrow I'm having breakfast with the Justine Cosmetics team ... I haven't seen them in about 3 years and to be honest, I don't know what my Business Leader looks like.  Then the evening we're having dinner for my Schatz and brother-in-law Gordon as it's both their birthdays.  Sadly I'm not able to go with Schatz on the run to Zimbanathi Project tomorrow, but my little guy Liam will be going with which will be good for him to see how far less priveledged children live.

Today marks Jarods last day at Primary School.  A teacher took a photo of us together but sadly its blurred :-(.

This dress has made at least two previous appearance on the blog : Once with red and another time also with blue. 



Number 1

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Number 3

Cast your vote below, just for fun :

Stripe on stripe

Stripe on stripe with denim

T-shirt : Edgars

Blazer : Truworths

Denim skirt: Fashion Express

Shoes : Legit

Necklace : Miladys

Bracelet : Truworths



I decided to try something a little different with stripes on stripes ... my mother will probably shake her head and tsk tsk as I know that mixing patterns like this is a no-go in her fashion rules.  I at first was going to wear my denim shirt over and tie it in front, but it looked too 'Friday' for a Thursday.

I was rather undecided about my shoes as well ... denim wedges - nope didn't look right, taupe wedges, nope ... so I ended up with the black pumps, they just seemed more businesslike and if you knew how demotivated and dog tired I am, you'd understand that wearing anything too laid back could be detrimental to my performance ... lol.

I had a serious panic this morning when I got to the office!  I had completed all the documentation for Courteneys Immigrant Visa Application, taken the photos and got the Police Clearance Certificate.  I scanned the documents in and sent them to their Dad ... who thankfully noticed that I had not gotten the little lady to sign the application.  I called the Post Office who still had the letter on site and Courts and Schatz were in the center as they were heading to gym ... so the lady kindly allowed her to open the envelope, sign the document and it is now being sent.  My poor head is throbbing as I get really tense when I screw up like this.  I am way overdue for a break!

Here's hoping your day is simply fabulous ... thanks for coming by and do say Hi. 

Black and white is always right

Black pleated skirt with white cut out sleeve top

Top : Woolworths

Skirt : Jet

Belt : Edgars

Shoes : Truworths

Watch : Diva

Necklace : Miladys

Its 10 am and the temperate in Johannesburg is sitting at 25°C/77°F ... its expected to reach as high as 33°C/91°F.  As I was dressing this morning, I initially choose a black and white pencil skirt, then decided it was going to be too hot, so I went for this cotton box pleated skirt as it is light and airy.  I also choose the loose top for the same reason.  The sleeves are rather pretty as they are lacy.  I dont' think this is my best look ever, but considering the impending heat ... its a better choice, the best would be to be lounging under the big tree in my garden with a book and tall beer shandy ... oh wait, its a little early for the shandy.

Hope you're warm or cool whatever your weather is for today.

Denim shirt and floral skirt

Denim shirt with a floral skirt ... for Spring

Shirt : Chinese Store

Skirt : Merien Hall @ Edgars

Belt : Woolworths

Shoes : Rage

Bangles : Miladys

Necklace : Sass Diva

I think my schatz is missing playing with my camera everyday, but I'm finding that doing a quick snap before I head to work is working much better ... that is until he has to leave at the same time as me ... then I'll have to get one of the boys to do the morning snap.

This skirt has not been loved much by me.  I usually feel a little frumpy when I wear it.  The 'gurus' tell gals with my shape that this is the best cut to wear This morning, as I was trying to decide what to throw on, the first thing I saw was my denim shirt and as I turned to the closet this skirt just about jumped off the hanger begging to be worn.  Its been in the sell/donate/give away pile a few times but I end up trying to give it another turn.

For the first time, it looked 'right' today.

Caught in the act, using the kitchen window as a mirror

Tuesdays LBD

LBD - Little black shift dress

Dress : Jet

Shoes : Truworths

Belt : EdgarsBangles & earrings :Mildays

Ring : Truworths

At 6:30 this morning I was already feeling the heat.  It could just be that I'd heard it is going to reach 32 Celcius that made me feel like I was already in the oven, but I changed three times because each outfit I put on made me feel hotter than the one before.  So I decide to just keep it simple and go with my LBD.

Luckily our aircons are behaving thus far today and we're not roasting. 

Hope your Tuesday is marvellous.

Blogger inspiration ... denim and red ... thanks Bessie

On Tuesday evening as I was hopping around the blogs reading and enjoy all the gorgeous stylish ladies, I visited Bessie and saw this outfit.  Ah, the light bulb went off, I can create this outfit without a problem.  Only thing, I don't have such a thick belt, so I went with my snakeskin belt and shoes.  Since it's Spring here, I did not wear hose.   I added my royal blue set of bracelets bought a couple weeks back - I am so smitten with this colour at the moment.

 

Pencil skirt with a denim shirt

Details : Shirt : Threads | Skirt : Truworths | Shoes : Edgars | Belt : Foschini | Bangles : Miladys

 

The usual photo bomber ... she loves posing

Tiara tantrums

 

On my way home from work, I stopped at a Costume Store in the hope that they'd have the goodies Miss Boo has requested for her birthday - at her school, the birthday girl wears a tiara, sash and a bunny tail ... well, I found a little tiara but none of the items she's asking for. 

Drama boy

 

Then I grabbed Liam and he's so dramatic, you'd think I were shaving his hair off ... silly boy.

 

I can't wait for my hairdresser to get back to work.  I'm desperate for a cut.  I could not get time before she went on leave and now it feels like its been months.  Its one of those strange things in life, one day your hair is fine, suddenly the next the style just seems to leave.  I'll never understand it. 

 

Hope your Thursday was fabulous.

Celebrating in red, white and blue

Details

 Jeans : Miladys

Top : Edgars

Sneakers : Blakes

Leopard Print and red denim

Details

Red denims : Miladys

Shirt : Truworths

Shoes : Truworths

Jacket : Edgars

Earrings : Truworths

Ring : Bought in Graskop by mein Schatz

Twice in a week ... red

I realised as I left the house this morning that I was wearing the same belt and shoes that I'd worn on Monday ... too late too late I cried and carried on along my merry way to the office.

The craziness that is our house at times ... Tequila wanting to chase Bobbi, with Lucky (not viewable) looking on and Jodi lying in the kitchen trying her best to look as though she's ignorning the going on's.  It's madness I tell you, madness.

Skirt : Miladys

Shirt : Mr Price

Belt : Woolworths

Shoes : Rage

This skirt previously worn

 

We took my photos indoors as it was a little dark by the time we got around to doing them. 

Can you believe it's already Friday tomorrow!  What are your plans for the weekend?

Ebony and Ivory

live together in perfect harmony ... (thanks Michael and Paul)

So todays outfit was quick and simple, ebony and ivory.

I picked up the t-shirt a week or so ago and loved the lace bits on it.  There is lace everywhere on everything.  One of the fun things about our seasons following on to the northern hemispheres is that you have a bit of a head ups if keeping an eye on the trends.

T-shirt : Legit

Trousers : Finnigans @ Truworths

Shoes : Jet

Necklace : Miladys

Bracelet : Charlotte Russe

Work was insanely busy today.  From just after I walked in, it did not stop.  Looks like this may be the pace for the next while.

BTW - I think the little bow is rather unnecessary - what's your thoughts?

Til we meet again, keep it Simply Sassy.



Plum frills and lace

Since I really am wild about my new floral shoes, I simply had to find a reason to wear them again this week, and quite unexpectedly, as this outfit came together today, they made it.  Although Courteney did not think they went well with the rest of the outfit, and she may well have been right, as there are other shoes that may have looked better, the right shade of plum was in the flowers.  Need any more excuses than that?

This skirt you've seen quite a substantial amount of times and when I was first given it, I did not think I'd wear it very often.  I find it quite interesting how often that happens and how often, when purchasing something you think you're going to wear almost weekly, you hardly ever wear it. (Thanks Lynn)

The top I got from Courteney for Christmas.  You can't see the lace detail at the back, because I forgot to take a picture.  Only thing, I forgot how revealing this top is and had to flip it up over "the girls" quite a number of times today.

A little giggle was when one of our collegues from the 15th floor was pushing a chair down the corridor and as he passed by, he looked at the shoes and said 'I like your shoes'.  It's affirmation when a man compliments your outfit or shoes or handbag. 

Skirt : Nada (ex Nedbank corporate wardrobe)

Top - Woolworths

Shoes : Legit
Necklace : Sequel at Miladys

Bracelet : Charlotte Russe

Thanks and an outfit post

You guys all need to skype in with me in the morning, then before I leave for work, I'll look like a super model every day ;-).

So the jury is in and it's decided - the shirt will be sent on to bless anothers wardrobe.  Thanks guys, I appreciate the honesty and Mz T, you simply rock and when are you starting your blog?

So yesterdays outfit was made up of the following which included this gorgeous jacket that I needed to wear one more time before the warm weather sets in.

Details :  Skirt - Merien Hall @ Edgars | Top - Truworths | Jacket - Oasis @ Foschini | Shoes : Truworths |

Todays look

Details : Skirt : Exact (bought on sale August 2011) | Cami : Woolworths - old as the hills it is | Cardigan : Pick 'n Pay and given to me by my sister about 4 years ago | Boots : Truworths | Belt : Edgars  | Necklace : Miladys

This afternoon we had a social after work.  It was really enjoyable and since I don't usually attend such events, it was a nice change.  Since going back to work in 2005, I've socialized very little with people I work with.  Our company is planning these socials for once a month in future and I think when possible, I'll at least stop in for one coolie.  We had a good time ragging and our end of the table were so noisy that at one point everyone turned to look at us and at that moment I knocked over an empty bottle that met with a side plate and had a couple of people jump ... lol.  I was home just after 6pm and in time for dinner with the little people.

Today I kinda paid it forward ... I gave my sister a jacket and a top that she absolutely loves from my wardrobe.  Now you must understand, she's about two sizes smaller than me so at first I was hesitant about the top, but when she tried it on, it fit as though it were made for her.  The jacket which I've since before Miss Boo was born, although old, is in excellent condition, but the sad reality is that its too small over the hips and can't close, so I offered it to her.  I think she's happy with her little shopping trip to Wendy's Boutique :-)

Well, I'm tired and feeling a bit outa sorts and just saw the size of my tummy - oooh boy, I'd best get on that eating plan tomorrow ;-)

Hugs y'all and remember, be stunning, be fabulous and simply, be you.