If there’s one thing I love to accessorize with it’s a great pair of sunnies. They’re basically the statement maker to any look you’re trying to achieve. Plus, we survive some days of the week with Coffee and sunglasses right?! My selection is very often the blacks and other neutral tones. However, with this outfit in mind, I decided to throw on a pair of Gucci shades. These babies have the right amount of tint on the lenses, enough for me to still remain in my safe zone as well as remain “accessible” to those I’m engaging with. As you can tell, this is definitely a lunch with the girls kind of outfit – the perfect day time look. I purchased the top from The Fix, under their newly launched New Lust Haves campaign. Everything is quite “Eastern dreamy” from this range. With pieces ranging from luxe kimonos, embroidery denim,…
For the longest time, taking care of my hands hasn’t been at the top of the list of my priorities. I don’t seem to enjoy how any moisturizer, except for Vaseline, feels on my hands. However, of late I’ve been making a conscious effort to moisturize and care for my hands as I do for my face and feet. I mean, who wants crusty hands and feet anyway? Aside from looking crusty, the long term benefits of taking care of your hands by using a hand cream are definitely worth it. Our hands are our everything. Not an hour of the day goes by without us having to use our hands, and so this important tool deserves our attention. Our hands go through the absolute most, touching and handling all sorts of surfaces, shaking hands and getting in contact with harsh chemicals which have a harmful effect on our skin.…
I don’t think there’s ever been a crazier time to be a women in this world! The roaring inside of us, our strength, our compassion, our intellect and everything about ALL the women in us are being tested… in more ways than one. The woman who dares to strive for excellence ethically, without having to compromise who she is. The woman who is fierce enough to comfortably live in the skin she’s been blessed with but has to run through survival tactics everyday should harm come her way. The intelligent woman who finds value and meaning from being a homemaker but is faced daily with words thrown at her such as lazy or incapable. The woman who has to work multiple jobs and cross night to complete her studies. The woman who is beautiful enough to make it on a magazine but is of color and therefore her voice is invalid…
It’s 1:52 AM and I just can’t seem to get my body to shut down and rest. Oh well, I guess this is all for a reason – I mean, we haven’t had “Tenacious Talks” in a minute. I think this time is a particularly good time, having just passed Easter, to engage. Also, it’s quite an interesting and trying time in politics in our country. Let me tell you, I’m so exhausted. The energy has been so overwhelming and exhausting! No matter how much we may try to avoid or distance ourselves from the realities of what’s going on in our country, we simply can’t! During one of the most recent strikes in the country while driving myself to Steers for some junk to feel better, a journalist from the Daily News contacted me for my opinion on the military print possibly being ban from being worn by the…
One of the freshest styles to hit us for Summer/Spring has been that of Mesh clothing. From mesh swimwear, sweaters to mesh overlays on dresses. When styled right, mesh can allow you to create a variety of looks to match your personal style. And now, enter the Metallic Shimmer Mesh. I spotted this blue/purple metallic shimmer mesh tee while shopping at The Fix. What struck me most about the tee was the metallic effect, and how there were two color ways to the top making it quite eventful. The metallic element will give quite an edgy effect to ANY outfit. I personally decided to keep the undergarment quite simple and wore a black bandeau which I also purchased from The Fix. Alternatively, you can wear this tee with a simple bralette or even a bikini top. Well then, what about the winter season? No, we’re not chucking the mesh just…
Living in the beautiful city of Durban, my personal style is not only about being chic but ensuring absolute comfort through out my day activities. First and foremost, let me be very candid and tell you guys that I actually had a previous assumption that HUSH Puppies was actually a brand worn by the “oldies”. To my surprise, when I had a look at their website I was able to put together a good selection of favorites. The variety that hush puppies offers allows me to move from a Soft style shoe when I’m taking a strol along the beach to a well detailed sandal or loafers for my lunch dates with the girls. For soft style, I went with a brown strip slip on. And finally, for my lunch dates and evenings out I chose this comfortable flirty glittery style with a hint of gold. Let me know what your favorite…
Interruptions occur daily in our carefully planned out lives. By this, perspective is everything when it comes to understanding as well as accommodating for these interruptions. Quite often we shy away from interruptions and embracing interruptions because we fear we won’t be able to handle the stress of redirecting our initial plan of action. This is why it is important to realise that for the most part , a demand placed on you, greater than you think you can bare will come to show you how great a supply we have in God. Your days being busy shouldn’t deem and dispute life’s greatest invitations. Those very invitations come packed as interruptions and at any point that may be the greatest invitation you receive in your life. Don’t be too busy to allow for life’s simple pleasures to adorn you. Be it creating space in your emotions, in your mind, in…
Very often we worry more about how the world / our peers view us and value their opinion way above that of our own . We don’t take enough consideration of the fact that ‘they’ only know parts of your life . No one knows your story in its entirety. Your internal battles , your private magical moments and achievements. This is why I say that It matters not how others view you . It’s about how you view yourself and if that view brings you peace. You are the one who has to live with yourself at the end of the day and all that you are.
I have personally experienced this being shy thing and not entirely putting out and using everything I have in me into my every day life. It’s a constant struggle trying to strike a balance between striding humbly in this world and embracing your God given talents and simply exploring your interests . My take on this , take this stepping up and out thing day by day . Find the good in and around you . Remember , you never lose . It’s either you win or call it a lesson learned . Believe in your good and embrace it . You are magic , believe in your magic , go on – step up and out into the world confident in who you are .
The power which our minds have over us is far greater than we can ever believe , merely because we are such doubt filled beings. What you subconsciously peak to yourself you speak into your life. What you speak daily can either bring you down or lift you up to greater heights , bringing you closer to realizing your true being . This is why I say that the ability of being ( entirely you ) & believing in your being , there’s power in that !