Yin Yang

Hello there :)

So today's post is all about sport luxe or sport chic for some...Basically it's some kind of revolutionary "in style" trend, where an outfit incorporates active wear and other pieces of a formal look..

There are two things I love about the sport luxe look : one, you do not have to try so hard; two, it brings out a good balance between casual and formal. As someone who pretty much over thinks everything and who is drawn towards depth...This outfit right here is like a breath of fresh air whereby I do not have to necessarily wear heels with a dress or have my brows on fleek when I am doing such an up close picture...why? Well that red lipstick is enough I think, and truly I know nothing about make up and where will I find the time..

Tihihihihi, my friends and sisters are always making fun of my brows, aside of that the in trend right now is thick eyebrows, I have those...but they are mess yand going in opposite directions like they were enemies...I thought of getting the eyebrow make up pack but again, is it needed? or it will just be extra expenses for no good reason, and it is not like I wear make up everyday ...So I decided not to get the pack nor have my brows on fleek, I will try to arrange them (even the stubborn brows), so that Vaseline and eyebrow brush shall do...I mean yet before no eyebrows at all becomes a trend ....The point is , before we engage in following a trend, ask yourself whether it really matches your originality or whether it adds something positive to your life or make you happy..not just for the sake of  likes or a new hashtag on that instagram picture gurlll!!!! Indeed I have figured out that whenever I try so hard that's when things fall apart really..so creativity, uniqueness and originality it is!

Anywho, getting back to the outfit ..I created a whole balance by pairing edgy items with more conservative ones..As most of you know, black and white are the main colors of a simple, conservative, basic and classy look. Additionally pearls and a tuxedo blazer are also pretty conservative items, while a chocker and leather are viewed as more edgy. Since I am all about a black and white outfit, I broke the dullness of an all black dress by pairing it with a white blazer, which matched the black and white Nike running shoes. Leather is my jush, so that dress had to be made out of leather honey...There you have a balanced outfit which goes so well with any vibrant lip color. 

In times of doubt, throw a peace sign and walk away like a baws!!!!!

Tuxedo Blazer: Legit

Dress: Mr Price

Nike Women Running shoes (although I could have gone to the kiddies section with my size 4) : Total Sports (Flex TR5)

Rings, chocker, earrings: Lovisa

Sunglasses: YDE

Don't take yourselves too seriously, you might miss out on a laugh or two...

Thank you for passing by and reading if you did :P

Retrospective

Wassup doe???? 

Oh I am beyond excited about today's post...today is all about the Retro style (the 90s) my second favorite look (well yeah, had I been born in the 1950s I would have been happier style-wise, everything then was so classy and simple)....

This look reminds me of the Martin Show..My roommate and I spent countless hours watching it last year, and every episode was hilarious I must say....In the outfit there is a little bit of Gina in terms of the high-waist jeans and the heels, and some Pam with all the accessories....Tihihihi and maybe a lil Sheneneh with the attitude (ok none at all...but am still a layd-eh)

Getting back to the essence of the look though, I love the retro style because it allows one to get out of their comfort zone and explore...It seems in the 90s rules around mixing and matching concepts did not apply, one could really go all out on accessories with no worries to look ridiculous...Often my friends tease me that I always walk out stacked with accessories, but Gosh how fun is it to step out knowing that you probably look a Christmas tree but at least you are being a little different from anyone else around you (never be complacent and boring)....

Although I am a style Vasco da Gama (explorer) , I still need my full look to be well balanced. In this instance, I made sure to pair my printed soft blazer with a basic white tee and black pumps. I added bright blue denim so that the colours of the soft blazer may really come out...Then I went all out with the accessories..I mixed white gold with silver (that non-conventionality of the 1990s)... 

Soft Blazer: A gift from mother (she is so supportive, I am so grateful to have her and her wardrobe lol)

Jeans: Mr Price

Long-sleeve Tee: Mr Price

Pumps: Fashion Express

Earrings and the bag: Mr Price

Sunglasses and the chain: Woolworths

Rings: ring finger (American Swiss), Middle fingers (Lovisa)

Ayt now I gotta get with the steppin' (I have exams to study for #lehustleisreal), Thank you for passing by....

Preppy Lil' Star

Hello, hello there!!!

I am so excited about this month's theme (Lol, is that even a theme though?)... Well, this month I want to showcase all the lil facets of my style. One thing I am grateful for is that my body, the Style Vasco da Gama in me and my petite size allow me to evolve and explore different styles...I cannot wait to post all four outfits, I have prepared for you guys....  

Anywho, with no further delay, today's post is all about the preppy look and saying no to Monday blues (no, I am not always this happy about Mondays but sometimes you gotta motivate yourself to wake up and kick ass)....

Fall has started this side of the world (Cape Town), so it's necessary to cover up and layer up...One good thing about the preppy style is that you can layer up by wearing a shirt underneath a sweater to keep warm...

Also, you can always pair it up with a skirt, a dress or pants....

Another cool thing about this outfit is that it can be worn at the office or any other business casual, semi-casual or casual event. 

Shirt: Mr Price

Sweater: Mr Price

Skirt: Cotton On

Shoes: Fashion Express

Bracelets: Cotton On

Chain: Factorie

Earrings: Edgars

Ring: American Swiss

Have a nice week ahead and thank you for reading lovelies :)

3D Heritage Part 3

Namaste, hello beautiful you!

Today's outfit is all about one's "roots", all about being comfortable in your skin and history and all about happiness....To make myself sound even more cliche, yes I am totally listening to India Arie -Brown skin...Well not only because I am a cocoa girl, but also because I love all things organic, all things soulful, chilled, neo-conscious and deep...(or just maybe to set the ambiance)

So this is my idea of laid back, totally relaxed and no stress or pin ups..Matter of fact if I could I would probably dress like this everyday and dance along to the rhythm of my lil happy heart...

So for those who have no idea what a Dashiqui is, it's almost like a T-shirt/Dress or shirt-dress (whatever way you wanna see it, kinda :-P) 

What I love the most about the Dashiqui is its size, shape and line structure...There is enough room, enough space that you can even wear a sport bra and your granny undies with it, and still look presentable....(ain't that some ish?)

 It's already so colorful and lively, that it does not require to wear lots of make up with or complex jewelry or anything "extra". 

Dashiqui: A gift (from my mom (Rwanda), in support of the blog....)

Oxfords: Mr Price

Hat: Foschini

Bracelets: Mr Price

Ring: Thrifted

Earnings: A gift from my lil mama 

Be well, be happy, and thank you for reading!!!

3D Heritage Part 2

Hello there beautiful you!! By the way thank you for reading or just passing by. 

Today's blog post is most definitely to be worn at a dinner, or special occasion,...Anything that would require you to SLAY honey, or just look lovely with class, grace and a lil bit of edge...

I am very proud to be showcasing the dress, which is one my designs....So sometimes when I have nothing to do, I make sketches of garments, and once I am home, I visit my mom's tailor and we create magic ( Magic? well, so I believe :p).

You may wonder why not taking a clutch instead? But my simple answer is where would you carry the flat shoes? Yes heels are pretty and all, but a girl does get tired; so instead of looking like a cripple at the end of the night, I'd rather change into my flats hunty!!!

Dress: My own design

Heels: Fashion Express

Bag: BlackCherry South Africa (available on Kalahari)

Earrings: I cannot remember where I got them from

Bracelet: Gift 

Thank you so much for reading, stay happy...

3D Heritage - Part 1

Hello beautiful beings!!!!

For those who follow and read my blogs regularly, I would like to apologize for being away for 6 weeks. It’s quite a long time, because soon enough people will not know that the blog ever existed. I had to take that time off, to really look into the reason why I am doing this (I mean aside of life getting in the way and all the assignments I have to hand in and tests I have to write). I really had to go back to the core essence of why I have a fashion blog…

In the process of finding an answer,  I came to the conclusion that numbers (amount of followers and views), clothes and shoes and bags…all of that is not what I should base my worth on and acquiring things or followers should not be the goal of doing this. I mean the more you have, the more you want...And am of the crazy belief that satisfaction should be found in the little I have and my success should not be in the visual..Success should be able to be happy, sleep 8 hours a night, be surrounded by people I love etc...Basically the point is that am doing the right thing for the right reasons and mostly because am passionate not because I can get something. 

Moreover there is a message am conveying in every word, picture and outfit that can transcend beyond that one picture. Although the essence of my blog is to show that being fashionable does not require one to be rich and famous…It is easy for a blogger or a woman to become that person who will spend all their money on items they do not need…I mean as much as one would try not to buy expensive things that will get you ruined, it is easy to get lost into buying many very affordable items that are unnecessary. Especially when you are a blogger, you can easily get into the trend of “I need to have it”, “I can’t wear it with another outfit, they have already seen it” ..there would be the beginning of buying all these things I may not need, there would be the beginning of me straying away from my belief and buying things I do not need and clearly for the wrong reasons.

Specifically to the outfit of today, I thought of buying new gold pumps I saw in Fashion Express. They were not beyond my reach but I wondered whether I really needed them, or if the outfit would be less creative should I wear shoes I already own. So I decided to wear what I have, and it will be perfect that way, because I would remain one with the essence and vision of my blog.I would not overspend on things I do not need for the sake of numbers, views etc….(Also..we need to really stop saying big words such as “need” for all those items we fancy, that cost a fortune and that we will purchase to wear once and just look at) I mean there should be something more after you have bought it and wore it once, there should be an answer for that “now what”?

You may wonder what has been the inspiration for this..Well the Bible and J Cole just blew my mind, gladly refer to (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1FqxcfnWi0) ….It was so refreshing to watch his video and hear his opinion on the world and particularly consumerism. I love fashion, like so many people who do, the dream may be to wear designer clothes, or shop till we drop..but the truth is acquiring more will not make you happy…Please do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with buying things you want, I just think that it is not necessary to kill yourself saving to buy a Rolex to impress some people (i.e. try and show who is boss, who is balling and fly) when yet you can buy a cheaper watch and still afford that dinner with your family or friends and create a beautiful memory. Plus both watch tell the time.I mean why buy things and miss out on a moment that will   make you truly happy or help you grow in some ways.

I think this calls me, us, the world to really ask ourselves why we are buying what we are buying, why are we wearing what we are wearing, does it make us miss out on the simple but yet priceless moments of life, is it necessary really??? 

PS: I know some of my critics said that my blog posts are quite long, given the length of my writing, but I am sorry to disappoint because am not about to change that aspect of the blog. Knowledge is power, so restricting myself to so many characters makes me feel like I have offered my readers a half baked cake and definitely not enough knowledge to use.Yet am all about doing things a 100% and recently I have learned about really staying true to thy self..so be ready to read some more peeps…

Bandeau: Factorie

Skirt: My own design

Faux Fur Vest: Fashion Express

Heels: Fashion Express

Neck Piece, Bangles and earrings: Gifts

Thank you so much for reading and be happy with the little you have, the more you buy or have does not make you better or more fashionable..hehehe it just makes you more broke