Rambling Insomniac: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Weekend Inspiration #1

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Enjoy the long weekend SA

Garance Dore

Garance is a French photographer, illustrator and author who has a very successful blog http://www.garancedore.fr/en/

I seem to very drawn to a neutral, minimalist, timeless and at times masculine look. The style of Garance fits into this very well.

Stripes and a poncho! Love this look.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529454499917852944/

Serious fascination with shades of grey which is slowly taking over my wardrobe. This outfit is effortless and stylish.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/475059460667025023/

The beanie makes the outfit look more pulled together, would be great with a pair of high heels.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529454499917045251/

Lace skirts are such an investment, I'm still looking for the right one for me.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529454499917045264/

Same rule applies here, leather skirts, especially pencil skirts are an investment.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529454499918530439/

Bright and beautiful scarf to lift the look.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529454499913843087/

She looks great but more importantly she looks comfortable.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529454499913891929/

Have a great long weekend SA!

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Currently loving...sneakers

I used to have a serious love for high heels and wore them 4 days out of the week. In the last two years, my preferred foot wear has swung 180 degrees in another direction. Now I'm all about the sneaker. Not boring ones but embellished and unusual ones that make a simple outfit look great.

http://www.converse.com/

http://thestore.com/blog/converse-chuck-taylors-3-must-have-outfits-to-rock-this-fall-trend/

http://www.converse.com/

http://thestore.com/blog/converse-chuck-taylors-3-must-have-outfits-to-rock-this-fall-trend/

http://www.converse.com/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/528469337495330598/

http://wheretoget.it/look/234320

https://www.pinterest.com/sivasdescalzo/sneaker-street-style-wmns/

http://chaussurenikepascher.org/

https://www.pinterest.com/sivasdescalzo/sneaker-street-style-wmns/

http://www.zwf987.com/nike-free-run-3-women-running-shoes-pink-silver-sizeus55us85-p-540.html

https://www.pinterest.com/sivasdescalzo/sneaker-street-style-wmns/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/551550285587222032/

and finally, the ultimate laid back but still pretty look:

https://www.pinterest.com/sannnevb/girls-who-rock-suits/

Friday, April 24, 2015

Those things we really want but never need...

Last year I was told about http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/ and I wasted so many hours on that website. These are my favorite things that I intensely WANT but will never get because I do't need them. (Apparently this is acting like a responsible adult)

I don't even have a pool but if I did ;)

One with nature without having to be in nature.

Once a princess, always a princess

I love anything to do with Biology so this seems like a must have.

Cause when I yell at other drivers, they never hear me.

Too cute.

This would be great at a braai :)

All the items above are from http://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/

I have discovered http://superbalist.com/ recently and the website is causing the same problems for me as 'This is why I'm broke.com'

Below are my must haves.

And only R269! So reasonable for a walking, talking Dinosaur!

Bucketlist Scratch map, Genius!

Deluxe version as well

Evolution bookmarks, a conversation starter ;)

All the images above are from http://superbalist.com/

Hope everyone has a relaxing long weekend and stays safe.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Pretty things that are on my mind...

I've discovered a beautiful collection of clothes that seem made for me. Loose, soft and comfortable but smart enough for me to use in my workplace.. Designed by Emma Londgen, each piece is simple but still sophisticated. I also really like the idea that everything is manufactured in Cape Town. Take a look at the website : http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/ for some beautiful pieces. No prizes for guessing where I'll be spending my spare cash this winter ;)

Some of the pieces below are my favorites and ones I want to add to my wardrobe shortly.

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/storm-dress/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/organic-gold-fire-dress/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/dusk-jumpsuit/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/dew-dress/

http://www.sittingpretty.co.za/shop/all/repose/

I spotted these pendents on Etsy recently and can't get them out of my mind. They are from the UK and I have seen similar pendents in South Africa but there was something about this pug face that grabbed me.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/228286029/dog-jewelry-pug-necklace-bulldog-pendant?ref=listing-shop-header-0

Even one for cat lovers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/228297550/cat-pendant-garfield-necklace-pet?ref=shop_home_active_2

Mr Price Home has some really beautiful and warm blankets as part of their Colab-Design Doing Good collection. The two image below are of my favourites.