My Life Can Be VERY Hectic At Times

I know I have not blogged in such a long time but between my full-time job(*can be draining*), moving house(*exciting*) and my Honors and Master's Degrees(*gotta do it*)... my life tends to get too hectic at times and leaves me no time to do the things I truly love, such as blogging and travelling. Last night while I lay in exhaustion at the new apartment, I was told I had to submit an assignment last week Monday. I have a back-log of work and I am nowhere near being done with my Master's Research proposal which was due weeks ago *heavy sigh* I am not complaining though, it is the life I chose and I am happy with it, crazy times and all.

I miss you guys (people who read my blog) and it won't be long before order is restored again.

Till then, sending you all my love.

Fashion Friday - Cricket

I sacrificed my initial ensemble for a Cricket jersey because the The Proteas are playing against New Zealand as I type. Go get 'em boys!!!! Make us proud.

In other unrelated news, don't u just love Wonderbra? *Look closely and you will see, everything turns out beautifully* :-) :-) I guess its not called "WonderBra" for nothing. *Giggles*

Hair Chopping Frenzy

I am more convinced now than ever that I am definitely going through a subconscious transformation. Latest yearning, which I can absolutely not ignore,is to chop some of my hair off. This Saturday is the day I will do that. Here are some pictures that inspired me to go right ahead and do it.

Here's to having guts and being stylish!!

Fashion Friday - The Story Behind Today's Outfit

Its Friday and not only is it the weeeeeeekeeeeeeend baybay, its also Fashion Friday.! I woke up feeling rebellious today, if I knew a good stylist I would go there right now and have my hair cut. Anyhow,here is the story behind today's outfit.

Ensemble Breakdown:

• Grey Ripped Jeans - There is a I came-I saw-I bought story behind these.Was on my way to class last year around May when I saw them at Foschini, I bought them and changed into them right after buying them then proceeded to class. I can be that spontaneous when it comes to clothing. My heart was later shredded into tiny pieces (literally) when I saw the exact same pair at Mr. Price at half the price.! They have been altered many times and because I wore them to work today, I had to wear leggings underneath as they show a LOT of skin.
• Shoes - These have seen their days. I remember the MAD SALE (half-price-on-everything-that-had-already-been-marked-half-price kinda sale!) that was at Edgars just before Winter began last year where I bought these and four other pairs of shoes for less than R700.00 for ALL FIVE pairs including two Sissy Boy pairs.!
• Belt - Even though I do not remember the details, I am convinced it came with a pair of jeans bought at Identity.
• Vest - Bought at two for the price of one price at Woolworths
• Biker Jacket - Its my investment jacket, I love its soft leather feel. I bought it at Identity (I am a regular there).
• Bag - Got it as a birthday gift from my then work colleagues when I turned 23. I love it so much.
• Sunglasses  - Bought for less than R50.00 at Mr. Price
• Watch - Bought at Claire's when I had won the R5000.00 shopping spree voucher.

Happy Birthday To ELLE Magazine South Africa

ELLE Magazine South Africa turns 15 years!! Here's to wishing them an amazing 15th birthday and I wish them many more fashion-filled-fabulous years! ELLE is by far thee most stylish teenager I know ;-)

The April Issue - Birthday Issue! Out in stores today.

15 Things I Love About ELLE:

• Its only R29.95 - can you say value-for-money?
• Its Style Packed!
• I can relate to their fashion articles, the pieces they use are not outrageously expensive.
• L-O-V-E the beauty section.
• It ALWAYS speaks to my inner stylish being, just by looking at the cover alone.
• It strikes the perfect balance between local and international.
• All their cover girls are phenomenon.(They don't put just about anyone on the cover.)
• There are always some real-life issues we can all relate to.
• It sometimes takes the role of a big sister with financial advice.
• ELLE has valuable sex tips *giggles*.
• The ELLE team is engaging, i.e. they even tweet back on Twitter.
• I get to read in depth about my favorite celebrities on it, kinda exclusive.
• ELLE competitions, even though I have never won any, are the coolest.
• Its easily available. Have you ever tried looking for some magazines on shop shelves?
• I can sum up ELLE in three words: gloss, glossy, glossier! Try reading a non-glossy magazine..too dreadful.

You too can wish them an amazing birthday by following them on Twitter ELLEmagazineSA

Let Us Refrain From Cashing In On The Disaster That Befell Japan

This morning, as I was going through the blogs on my blog list, it was with utter shock (very mildly put) that I discovered that fellow fashionistas are cashing in on the disaster that befell Japan, in the name of "donating" .

Read The Glamourai "Jewels For Japan" article HERE

Before I vent, I want everyone reading this to understand that I love and follow Kelly Framel of The Glamourai and I appreciate that she is contributing some(10%) of the money that she will receive from the sales of the jewelery she will sell towards the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief fund, she is doing so much more than some people (myself included) BUT this strikes me as a "Buy-my-jewelery-to-show-that-you-support-Japan" advert which in turn comes across as those ever dreaded, "Forward-to-ten-people-or-God-will-kill-your-loved-ones" emails. Emotional blackmail much? One blogger even commented and said  "any good intention that you had behind this post is shaded by the fact that you will be ultimately profiting from this disaster."


Let me state that she did provide a link for people (who did not feel inclined to shop) to donate directly to the Red Cross fund but I am still shaking my head at her for trying to profit from other people's suffering.

Again, this leads me the initial point I wanted to state, let us refrain from cashing in on the disaster that befell Japan.!! Donate money from the goodness of your heart not because you want to push sales for your own personal gain and benefit.

MY personal opinion.

Christian Louboutin - Never To Be Missed Sale!!

You know Christian Louboutin has a serious sale if Uyanda Mbuli tweets about it. Yesterday, Uyanda tweeted about a Christian Louboutin sale that will allow most people to break their Christian Louboutin virginity, I'm talking R7900 to R2400 per pair!!

I later received a tweet from a user Cindylouboutin who stated that there was a 70% off sale and free shipping worldwide.

I am going GAGA! over these!!

Visit  the Christian Louboutin Website for more details and the wide variety of shoes they have on sale. Some are as "cheap" as R1400 per pair. Can you afford these shoes? Are you gonna be buying a pair or two or....three ?