Showing posts with label feminine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label feminine. Show all posts

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Wreck this journal

I don't know about you but I've been seeing a lot of images on the internet about wreck the journal. Some of the images have been stunning!

It's basically a journal that you fill with your emotions and fun images. People are encouraged to find new ways to make art within the covers, so spilling coffee on the pages, poking hole through it or tearing the pages is encouraged. The freedom and mistaking making concept is quite fun.



I love having a journal but often forget to write in it regularly. Instead I'm a doodler so this is perfect for me.

Theses are a few of my favourites.
 







This is a great idea! definitely doing some travel ones that will make me smile when I look back.





Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Brigitte Bardot

If there is one type of style that most women want to mimic, it's the French style. One French woman who has been a style icon for decades (and is still copied by new generations coming through) is Brigitte Bardot. She's an actress, singer and fashion model who is now an animal rights activist. Herald as a sex symbol of the 50s and 60s, she was chosen as the face of Marianne (female face of liberty in France) in 1969. I can't say that I've ever seen her films or heard her music but her style, that I know.
She has a very comfortable, girly look that screams femininity. A look that celebrates being female.

Full skirts and tiny nipped in waists. The gingham print of the skirt makes this look fresh and summery.



I love stripes so this outfit is great for a summer holiday. And the stripes are going in the right direction with a dropped waist. Very flattering.



Quite like the matchy-matchy vibe of the handbag, boots and luggage with the skirt and cardigan. This is a clean and classic look that would definitely work today. I also quite like that her boots are over the knee so a little sexy but flat so it's not trashy.



Again, crisp in black suit and white top with statement sunglasses. An otherwise boring outfit looks alive with those quirky over-sized glasses. 



LOVE animal print! Always in fashion.



Brigitte really knew how to play to her assets, this time in another super feminine dress that has a full skirt and highlights her tiny waist.



Headbands, adore them, mainly cause they give me an extra day before I need to wash my hair. I like that she has matched her headband to her top and the color brings out the blonde hair that is very voluptuous at the back.



A bright colored full skirt and a simple white tee, such a clean and pretty look. Definitely a staple in my summer wardrobe.



Classic Brigitte Bardot look, Lots of long blonde hair, full beige colored lips and a smoky exaggerated eye. 



Friday, April 10, 2015

Winter Wants
Weather is turning cooler, well from next week in Cape Town, and that means a reassess of the wardrobe.

Here are a few things that I'd like to add to my wardrobe over the next few months

Capes
I love these, have a teeny bit of drama-queen in me ;) and this item brings it out in me. Thank goodness they are in this season, every shop I wander into seems to have them.




Over the knee boots
This is a look that I've had my eye on for a long time. Recently I saw the perfect pair of over the knees boots at Aldo and decided to replace my old winter boots. Now I'm waiting for the weather to cool down enough for me to wear them :)




Chunky Scarves
This is my ultimate go to when I want to feel cosy. Warm, soft wool in different colors can make a basic neutral dress look different each time.




Boyfriend shirt

Winter is about comfort foods and indoor living so a over-sized shirt aka boyfriend shirt is perfect. Skims the hips and hides what needs hiding and soooo comfy 




Roll neck Sweaters

I like my neck covered in winter. If not with a scarf then a I love a good polo neck or roll necked sweater. 




Wellies

With all the rain that beautiful Cape Town gets in winter, wellies are a major investment, especially in a beautiful color. I'm quite keen on the purple ones.




Excited for the cold weather!