How loose are your pants? Are they so loose that you need to be double sure they don't fall down? Braces hold your pants up, belts also hold your pants up. If you're struggling with either, then you probably just need smaller pants. I see this mistake all to often, and excuse my French but … Continue reading Braces or Belt, Never both
#Fancy Friday in blue, blue and red
It's been tough dressing all fancy like lately. Cape Town is HOT!!! None the less it's #FancyFriday and there are bigger forces at play here. Clearly I was in a very blue grey mood, that's ok, not every day can be a green pants day! The trick today was keeping it simple and neutral so … Continue reading #Fancy Friday in blue, blue and red
Blue, burgundy, skulls & anchors
My heads chopped off. Thought I'de start with the obvious. It's been about 3 weeks since I've worn a blazer...maybe even pants to be honest, but it feels good to be back in what I consider my uniform. The festive season has been good to me, and I stocked up on some new fashion essentials … Continue reading Blue, burgundy, skulls & anchors
Gingham – Know your patterns
This is my favourite pattern. In fact given the amount of times I've worn it, it's surprising I took so long to do this post. Gingham originates from Malaysia, where it was actually a striped pattern rather than a check. The check pattern of todays gingham started being produced around the the mid 18th Century … Continue reading Gingham – Know your patterns
Tux and Tee for GQ Style Diary Day 9
Party like a rock star. I've always loved the misuse of a tuxedo jacket. Such a formal item being paired with the most casual of all fashion items the T shirt. The whole thing just says 'I'm here to party!' And, I kinda was, with the silly season upon us it's one drink party after … Continue reading Tux and Tee for GQ Style Diary Day 9
Plaid gingham & green – GQ Style Diary Day 1
So, for those who don't know, I was lucky enough to be asked to do a 2 week personal style diary with the guys over at GQ.co.za To quote that crazy cat girl on YouTube, I was nervous and excited at the same time. It's one thing starting this blog and having people coming to you, … Continue reading Plaid gingham & green – GQ Style Diary Day 1
Headless with turquoise
Out fit of the day shots are tricky. You spend an equal amount of time taking pics as you do going through them think how much of a prat you look like. None the less, I really wanted to share this outfit, it was a big old blue fiesta and I really liked it. Something … Continue reading Headless with turquoise
Pink and Purple
Pink. Its not for everybody. But it can be pretty awesome if you wear it right. Lets start with the dont's of pink. Don't wear pink of you have a fair complexion, it is better suited to those who have a darker skin tone. Don't overdo the pink, it is wonderfull as an accent but … Continue reading Pink and Purple
Burgandy and Yellow
I've been wanting a lapel flower for a while. Well, i've been seeing them popping up on fashion blogs and the like for a while...so, i've been wanting one since, but they are nowhere to be found. Will probably hit our shores sometime next year, when they've all changed again. So I had a brain … Continue reading Burgandy and Yellow
Red red and red for #FancyFriday
Been rocking the coloured pants lately. Although this look never really goes out of fashion it kinda comes and goes in waves...or colours at least. So while it's here, I'm gonna own it, or try really really hard. I realise I may have overdone it on the red, what with it being EVERYWHERE and all. … Continue reading Red red and red for #FancyFriday