Joburg Must-see!

This morning I got one of those emails with the “FW:” prefix which you tend to delete before reading but the “New club in Braamfontein” subject line had me lured in so I checked out the pictures. Wow! I thought no way, this place must be a myth so I did some digging on the net and it’s for real!Amy of littlemissconceptions had written a blog post on it from her experience. I won’t even bother trying to describe this place based on what I’ve read on the net because I won’t do it justice so I’ll lead you guys to the articles!

Be sure to read Amy’s take on it here and this interesting article on South Point developments in Braamfontein here. Now this is making me fall inlove with Joburg!

Hot Look!

Such a hot look this one..head to toe Thrift! Can you handle it!

Picture courtesy of http://msvintagevirgin.blogspot.com/

Luella!

Unless I’m otherwise mistaken, but if you are in Joburg the only place to go to get a Luella fix is freaken East Gate, in the East! No disrespect to the people of the East but listen it’s pretty much the outskirts. So I was super excited to read on the July issue of Elle that a new Luella store is opening in Rosebank (why was it never there in the first place?)! I love Luella not only for the shoes but for the awesome Falke stockings!

It’s all happening 01 September! Credit Card..check!

Pulchritude!

Mili dan did it again! I’m super excited about this one mainly because of Christopher Strong, I love,love this label. I met Olive when I was in Cape Town a few months back and it’s funny because we spoke about where she could possibly stock her stuff in Joburg and who her market is so I’m super stoked that I’ll get a chance to indulge in some of her stuff!

Modern-Traditional

My friend invited me to a traditional at her home this past weekend and I was in panic mode because I have never been to a traditional wedding and thus have nothing remotely resembling a shweshwe or umbhaco (Xhosa attire). So I improvised, broke as I was and at the last-minute I kinda had to work with what I had but I was pretty impressed with the results…I’ve said it before accessories can do wonders for an outfit!

Loving my Daniella Michelle brogues!

Sweet Mother of Cake!

I can truelly say, whole heartedly that this by far is the best cake I’ve tasted!..and I’ve tasted many a cake (hips don’t lie)haha!

When I saw this pic on Angie’s blog yesterday, my taste buds shot up the roof, I couldn’t wait to get home, march over to Wolves (I live right across the road from there!) and give this cake a run for its money.

So I strategically bought Minestrone soup for supper, had a quarter of the soup so as to “minimize” the amount of fat consumed! Honestly guys, it was AMAZING, if you ever in Joburg, you have to try the Hummingbird cake AND the Red Velvet cake..wow!

I HAD TO SHARE!

To 13 Year Old Me – Palesa Mjali!

Dear Palz

 

Success: Darling this may not be apparent to you now but believe me when I say, success is not measured by the amount of money one makes. Some people see success that way but as you grow older, one thing that will be revealed about yourself is that success to you is measured by the amount of positive impact you make in people’s lives. It is the true realization of your dreams. Nothing means more to you than living your dreams; being of service to society in more ways than one (sound outrageous?).

Happiness: Ha! Let me tell you something about happiness my girl, it is a point in time, not what happened in the past and certainly not what you strive for in the future! It is right now, being content (perhaps the meaning of this word is too higher grade for you now) and happy with you at this present minute! Do not spend your days wishing for things in the future that you think will make you happy or dwelling on past moments that made you happy! Surround yourself with all that puts a grin on your face, nurture the things that make you happy and cherish the people that make you a better person. And by the way, being rich and being part of a “cool” gang will not make you happy!.

Career: If I told you that in your future life, you start off as an IT Business Analyst, you would probably laugh in my face and ask me WTF! (by the by that’s one of the biggest jargon acronyms of our present time). This particular part of your life is not only one of your biggest challenges but one of the biggest mysteries! You remember how you used to love making dresses for dolls? Remember the day you watched a movie where a certain character was an Image Consultant and you decided then and there that that is what you wanted to be when you grow up? Well….NEVER LET GO OF THAT MOMENT AND THAT DESIRE! Remember how you felt when visiting those young Cancer patients in the hospital offering them an ounce of hope and a momentary escape from their difficulties, remember that? Well as it so happens, being of service to others is one of the things that feed your soul so cherish and nurture that desire!

Style: I’m happy to inform you that the tom boy in you will grow into one beautifully stylish lady who will no longer be limited to only buying “Sale” items thanks to mommy dearest! Don’t worry about your weight now; it’ll all work out in the end, to a certain extent at least! Strive to be yourself at all times, style is emotive, don’t be influenced too much by what’s happening around you and yes it is true…When you look good, you feel good!

Love: Love is one thing that God has blessed you with. You may not see it now, but you will be blessed in abundance not my riches and fame (sorry to disappoint) but by the love that surrounds you each and every day! From your family to friends to a beautiful man God has given you the pleasure of knowing! You will meet some HOUNDS along the way but never lose yourself to please anyone and most of all, love wholeheartedly no matter how difficult it may seem..trust me that love will eventually be returned!

All in all you will be happy with the person you have become, just remember to always feed your mind, body and soul with everything joyful to you!

Love 25 year old you

Look What Came in the Post!

This welcomed package found its way to my desk!…My David West shirt that I bought online at 36Boutique.com! Loving it! The sales were crazy in the past 2 weeks, David West had some awesome goodies but by far I loved the I Love Leroy stuff which sold out in minutes 😦

P.S. I have been eyeing that necklace from Accessorize since beginning of the year..I knew it would be on sale sooner  or later and I was right, bought it half price! Word of advice – if you ever see something at Accessorize try waiting a few months, trust me it’ll still be there during the half price sale…it’s what I always do!

Oh Skinnylaminx!

I’m so thrilled I found this, I’m buzzing with excitement right now. Since moving into my new spacious place I’ve been obsessed with deco and I had an idea of old chairs given new life! Surfing through Miss Moss I found some Skinnylaminx fabric she’s recently posted on her Etsy shop. She used the fabric to upholster worn out chairs for a project. I can’t wait to get my hands on this fabric!

Check out that before and after…ooh you guys!

Do check out more here.

Ituen Basi

Now this is one show I wish I had attended at Africa Fashion Week. Ituen Basi…making my blood rush! So pleasantly striking. I love how her use of “African” fabric is so seamless!

See more at ifashion.