My words, my thoughts, my musings and my journeys… remember not all of those who wander are lost…
10 Winter Outfit Staples You Need This Season
What a drag, winter is rearing its ugly head!!
For you, this may mean dull, dreary and drab, right?
Wrong!
Read on for tips on what good quality basics should be in your wardrobe.
TIMELESS SHIFT DRESS: A tailored dress could be worn on its own or dressed up with a blazer, heels and accessories . A black or charcoal dress worn just below the knee is your go-to dress.
THE BLAZER: A tailored blazer changes an outfit in an instant. A twist on the classic blazer is the peplum style or velvet, which adds femininity and shape.
THE NUDE HEEL: This neutral colour goes with all of Autumn’s colours (jewel tones, navy, maroon, gold). A pointed heel or slightly round toed court shoe with a comfortable heel height is the best option.
PENCIL SKIRT: The pencil skirt is the power skirt! It compliments every body shape and is chic and easy to wear. A geometric stripe makes a bold statement on a black pencil skirt, alternatively, the oxblood edition is right on-trend.
THE WHITE SHIRT: This is a must-have in a working wardrobe. Dress it up with a blazer or dress it down with denims. A white shirt always looks great with a pencil skirt or pants.
TAILORED PANTS: Flat front, ankle-crop pants are the most flattering and versatile. Detail such as a tuxedo stripe give your work pants a fresh update. If you’re daring, try a maroon or forest green color.
THE BALLET PUMP: Sometimes heels aren’t an option, so classic flat pumps are the next best thing. Refresh your shoes collection with shades and textures – like velvet or animal print.
CLASSIC TRENCH COAT: Chilly or rainy weather? The iconic belted trench coat ensures that you’re covered – both functionally and stylishly! This Winter it is reinvented with leather finishes.
THE TOTE BAG: This handbag can be worn in black leather or as an accessory in a trendy colour or print. Delicate rose gold hardware adds a new level of chic to this office staple.
JERSEY: A thin jersey or cardigan is great for unpredictable weather. They can be used to add a pop of colour or to inject a bit of personality into an otherwise bland work outfit.
These 10 Wardrobe essentials will guarantee a sophisticated, chic and most importantly effortless working style!
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You ARE Beautiful
I haven’t blogged in awhile and right now I am a little tired and getting ready for a busy but hopefully rewarding week ahead.
I just had to share a question – heard in church tonight – and video as it touched my heart in ways I cannot even describe ( and for me to be at a loss for words, means it hit this little heart hard… ).
We live in a world where we are so focused on beauty and outer appearances and how we can improve our looks, our hair, our noses and get rid of wrinkles. How many ‘likes’ we get on an Instagram photo or followers on Twitter, how many friends we have on Facebook….I am the first to admit that I have fallen prey to this way of thinking, losing the ability to learn about a person, their interests, their personality, what makes them smile or cry… and how I can offer a word of advice or help directly in person or through a personal message instead of sharing a quote which is not even my own, and hoping that those that ‘need to see it’, will….
The question is simple and yet so intricate and important in getting back to a society that is humane and not just human. “If you had to describe the people you know without using physical attributes, what would you say”… think about it… describe who they are, what they enjoy doing, what they think about in lonely times and what their life long ambitions, hope and passions are. I get stuck on those that are in what we have deemed our ‘inner circle’ … the place where things like #youcantsitwithus and #coolkids are used … I am sure that those that have remained non-judgmental look at us and think “if only you knew how far away we would like to stay” … I say that because it is how I am beginning to feel, as I grasp at getting back to the real me. The loving, selfless, caring soft and sensitive girl I grew up as, and slowly start to become again…. Because let me tell you that all I became in that fickle world I occupied, was insecure, selfish and sad….
This video makes me weep…. as I learn again that every single person in this world is beautiful in some way…
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#StopXenophobia #UniteAfrica … Cry my Beloved Country
This is absolutely tragic. Tears for the men of our own continent, our African family, burnt so savagely. Tears for a country where jobs and money are placed at a far higher value then a human life. Tears for Nelson Mandela’s dream of a country based on diversity BUT unity. Tears for a government who do not care about their own people and supporters yet will use and manipulate these uneducated people to create enough hatred among them for other tribes and races,that they do not see a fellow human but rather an enemy to kill: yet one they have not even exchanged a word with. – their brothers in arms … Tears for a country with a beautiful heart, spirit and soul being shattered into tiny unfix able.pieces,with every day that passes. Tears for Africa a continent where love and the need to rescue our fellow brothers and sisters, refugees and those in dire straits has been replaced with hatred and the need to rid South Africa of these desperate souls who are seen as parasites. I cry for my beloved country …
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Remembering Madiba
A year ago today we lost the most iconic man to have graced the earth in the past century. Not only was he a politician, president and freedom fighter- his intelligence and kindness of spirit as well as his gentle and enormous heart, made for a man capable of penning the most insightful and thought provoking words, he loved his family and comrades with every ounce of who he was. He taught us that it is possible to treat every person as equal and that one should remain the same person wether in the spotlight or dining alone with a friend. South Africa was his passion, he freed this country not only for himself but for his people, each of us, as well as for generations to come. I am so glad that in his lifetime he got to see his dreams and wishes achieved although everything he wanted has been put asunder – it is a shame that this heroes work has become little more then something we can admire and appreciate albeit looking back and not on at this countries present state. We should always hold to heart his quotes and even if we achieve these in our own homes and simple lives, we live up to and pay tribute to the amazing, incredible Nelson Mandela. “At the southern tip of the continent, a rich reward is in the making, an invaluable gift is in the preparation, for those who suffered in the name of all humanity when they sacrificed everything – for liberty, peace, human dignity and human fulfillment.
“The value of our shared reward will and must be measured by the joyful peace which will triumph, because of the common humanity that bonds both black and white into one human race, will have said to each one of us that we shall all live like the children of paradise.” #RememberingMadiba #NelsonMandela #RipMadiba #Legend
An Ordinary Girl On An Extraordinary Journey Through Life 