Menswear Inspired

Ok, so today I am going to keep it short and sweet and want to show you rather than discuss what my views are on menswear inspired clothes. Well what do I think about it? I LOVE IT!!! I wear it most of the time because the clothes are meant to sit a bit bigger than usual, anyone who’s everyone including “hijabi’s” can wear it. For me, it’s a fantastic way to layer clothing and works well in winter. Most of the items I am about to show you is trendy and not likely to be a Key or a Timeless piece if you want to put it that way, like “boyfriend jeans” or “brogues” for example but blazers and shirts definitely those items where one can splurge on because it will be in for years to come.

Here are a few examples on how to throw these pieces together to give you some idea, Enjoy!



Perfect for on the go girls





For those who love heels ;)





The perfect Tuxedo Jacket



Classic

Variety from skirts to blazers

Perfect for the office

To add a bit of femininity in the mix

Love the watch

Masculane watch with girly accessories

Dina rocking the boyfriend jeans

Casual Sheek

Victoria Beckham rocking the trend



Sooo Cute :)



Faux Fur! My latest winter craze

Today I want to speak about a trend that I wasn't always very fond of but for some odd reason loving it this winter. Most trends that I am not really into I don't write off immediately because I know some how I will eventually make it work lol. I know, I know I am a bit of a slave to fashion.

So what is the trend that I am talking about? Faux Fur!!! 

The cool thing about this trend is that it will keep you warm throughout winter, it is versatile, affordable and it is something that comes and goes like most fashion, so one can hold on to this item for a long time.

As most of my friends know I am a bargain hunter and unless it is a timeless, classic item I do not want to pay too much money especially for a trend like this. Here are two pieces I found that is affordable and can work for those who cover up.

This fur vest my mom spotted in town at Fashion World for about R250.00 sounds a bit pricey for that shop but anywhere else you will be paying about R500.00 or more. Something like you can wear with almost anything.

Now this jersey was a real bargain, this type of thing are for those you are not brave enough to go and a wear full fur but edgy enough to try a hint of it. This I got at Mr. Price on sale for R60.00! Insane right? What is perfect about it it is long enough to wear with skinny jeans and still cover up looking fabulous.

Here are a couple of pics to get you inspired on how to pull off this trend, Enjoy!

Who is your Style Icon?

Coco Chanel famously said, "Fashion passes, style remains".

While we have a variety of fashionable shopaholics in our midst, very few can say they've stood the test of time to solidify personal style, and earn the title of being "iconic".

So what does this word iconic mean? What does it stand for? Well according to Wikipedia, “An icon can be a symbol, logo, picture, name, face, person, building or other image that is readily recognized and generally represents an object or concept with great cultural significance to a wide cultural group. A representation of an object or person, or that object or person may come to be regarded as having a special status as particularly representative of, or important to, or loved by, a particular group of people, a place, or a period in history.’

What does iconic mean to me? Its means timeless, elegant beauty that does not fade, that from decades from now we will remember, admire and replicate that particular style or person.
I believe that every single person has their own personal style, even if you are not into fashion there is a particular dress code you stick to, to illustrate your own views on clothes and how people should portray you, address you or respect you.

So who are my style icons? There are so many I can’t even count, how about we start from way back when till recent, from the famous to the non famous people who affect my sense of style.

Let’s start with Aubrey Hepburn, one of the most iconic movie stars and fashion goddesses the world has known. She has appeared in several British movies and won countless awards for her famous roles. One of her most famous roles being in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” where she wore the little black dress made by Givenchy, in the beginning of the film which is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of the twentieth century and perhaps the most famous little black dress of all time. In my opinion she has definitely changed the way people think about the little black dress, so versatile and elegant this look can be pulled off by anyone even if you are covering yourself up, definitely a must have in your closet

Victoria Beckman also known as Posh Spice back in the day when I was still in primary school dreaming about being a spice girl. For me she has definitely revolutionised fashion in the sense that she always lived up to her name, never being caught on camera with a bad outfit. She was formally known as a singer to the girl group Spice girls then moved on to a solo career in singing and fashion. She has become better recognised as an international style icon, rather than a music artist in my opinion having started her own successful fashion line.

Some of the “non famous” icons in my life who inspire me is definitely certain family and friends. My mom for example, she is definitely the one who got me into fashion and style in the first place. She is the first person I consult regarding an outfit for a certain occasion and value her opinion about fashion to the highest degree; she has designed from my wedding dress to all my eid outfits from little. My mom being one of five sisters’ definitely helped in the sense that clothes were chopped and changed, borrowed and altered when growing up so they were forced to create their own outfits and looks to suit their own personalities.

Hope you enjoyed my little rant about what and who my style icons are, I believe everything we see and surround ourselves with we pick up and adapt. So surround yourself with gorgeous people inside and out and you can’t go wrong.

Fabulous Bargain Buys

As many of my friends know there is nothing I love more that I good bargain. The problem with bargain and sale items is that they aren’t the most sensible buy, mainly because those items you weren’t really looking for and just stumbled across or its items that are so out there but so cheap that you think you will make it work but end up in your cupboard with the tags still on lol.

But do I have a bargain for you guys today, and I am actually wearing a pair this very second. Its shoes my mom is selling, they call it Brogues, well at least I think they call it that, its not the flat ones it has a bit of a heel to give you some height for that sophisticated look which I love.

Recently my mom has been selling shoes basically for next to nothing if you ask me and that is probably one of the reason why her business with the shoes is booming and many people will ask well why is it so cheap? Well there isn’t really a reason behind it unless you want to pay R399 at some retail store go right ahead but remember you can get 4 pairs of shoes for that amount for the same comfort and quality, and I am a girl who is on the go in heels most of the time so comfort is key.

How much is these shoes you may ask? Its R100!!!! Crazy right? Not even dinner for two is this cheap think about and besides you want to look fabulous while going out for your dinner for two. Lol
So where can you purchase these shoes, well my mom has a stall with my granny in Cape Town Grand Central but alternatively you can contact me via my blog or facebook.
Here are just a few pics of the shoes but she will be getting other styles of shoes and boots in the near future. Mwah!

Was away on holiday! Yeah!

Hey guys, for all those who are reading my blog from time to time, you would have noticed that I haven't written anything all week. Well that because I was away on holiday with my hubby and it was a well deserved break. But please watch this space as exciting articles and ideas will be popping up in the next week or so and keep your eyes peeled for more fabulous things to come. MWAH!!!