Friday 20 September 2013

That "ah ha" moment of needing a Traditional outfit....

 
I went to a traditional wedding this past weekend and I must say
African attires ROCK!!!
 
The colours The prints The patterns The textures The beads and not forgetting
The callamine.
 
oh - what beauty.
 
I struggled so much getting a design, its either it's been done before or it's probably going to look snux on me. These days our wardrobes aren't lined up with traditional outfit options like our mothers have. When invited to a traditional ceremony of sort we need to think long and hard of what we will be wearing - and finding a design is the worst part of the process.
 
anyway - i got lucky and found a Bongiwe Walaza old design and kinda remixed it a little with my own additions. Had big buttons going down at the back and  of'cos, picked my own material.
Not too shabby a job I did there mixing up material.
I actually enjoyed material shopping.
i think i will do more of that and have 'my designer' make me couple more customd made items.
 
Next is a print Jacket with "ipuffs" --hehehehe
 
So my two-cents worth for today is
My Fashionistas go out and buy your material and find someone to make you dress
Make sure its your own design
it might be a look-a-like but try and make yours unique by adding on something extra or eliminatng part of a detail from the original design.
 
We all love looking FAB dont we!!!
 
RayLoves
 

The beutiful bride - MaLandis


 

The Original Design

 

#BurberryMyFashionLove

 
Happy Fashion Friday Fashionstas
RayLoves..


Thursday 8 August 2013

Spring has Sprung Upon us...


Hello my Fashionistas
been a minute since my last post.
I thought today why not get back in the grind huh?!?
 
My readers have been asking why have I gone AWOL on them.
Guess it's the lack of time on my part but Im sooo back.
Having seen the fashion out in the street I just had to post something again.
 
Girls are losing track of what suites their body physique and what doesn't. shoooo
I still blame the stores for having sizes available on the rails 
 either too short or too tight...ncncnncnc.
 
Fear no more cos im back :)
 
Below is just a show of colours and prints we should look out for this Spring.
I just love the flows and the pastels.
 
Imagine wearing these prints with a lovely sandal - ooooh, goosebumps on ma skin already.
SPRING we are ready for you!!!!
 
Happy Woman's Month Fashionstas
 
RayLoves..
 


 
 
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Thursday 7 March 2013

Back to the Kitty-Bow...



Not much to say to this style as it is self explanatory, Nice Shick Elegant and definately worth exploring.
Sexxy for both girls and boys
So go ahead and give it a try and tell me whether you didn't turn heads!!!!

RayLoves..

Tuesday 19 February 2013

yes...it was my bday!!!

Just a little thank you post to my people....ya'll were truly amazing. didn't expect much but...much fun was had...celebrating it in real VVIP style.

I recommend ya'll (readers) go to FORK TAPAS on long str - great restuarant with great food and excellent tapas.
me being a foodie and all - yes i love my food - i enjoyed every moment of it.

special S/O to  Miss SugaPants - you are BAUS #nuffsaid

RayLoves...




My Trooper n I: Miss SugaPants :)

Wednesday 21 November 2012

speed dial #2: lip-maintainance


yes yes yes...it is the colourful beauty season.
for this post i did a very daring thing
i actuali went out to source various lipcolours from various beauty-houses just to give a comprehensive cover on this topic. *watch this space for what Black-Up has on offer*

i've been following a  lot of what
@NthatoMashishi has been advising us on some of his amazing beauty tips.
and you know something...they actually work!!!

we use lipsticks and lipglosses daily - how about we take a bit of extra care of our lips.
the best advise i've received thus far is lipexfoliating - yep, and the beauty of it, excuse the pun, it can be done with what you have right at home. Just use your normal facial exfoliator and exfoliate those lips. it might sound a bit dodgy but it works wonders. you know when your lips feel a bit sandy - right, exactly that - no more sandy lips if you do this little trick.

Anyway below are a few shades belonging to the  family of 'red'.
I managed to pull a friend's leg to help me show you exactly what i mean when i shout
YaY to Lipsticks
 Thank you YS - much appreciated :)

COLOUR-UP THOSE LIPS FASHIONISTAS

RayLoves...

Monday 12 November 2012

The HashTagGen #CTEW ---> Let's!!!

I've neglected this space for quite a while now
it kinda explains the space i've been in of late
the busy cluttered one that i've found myself laying in
mid 20's crisis is what they call it, i think
trying to find answers to questions i'm unclear of

but that being said..i'm back with a "Let's" attitude.
This past weekend has been amazing
from career inspiration right down to musical appreciation.
met quite a few amazing individuals as well.

i've learned so much and i am more than fired up to "Let's" again.

so, here's a bit of info i've managed to collect from the Cape Town Entrepeneurship Week.

"love what you do and do what you love" - this line might ring a bell to some music lovers right?!?

Absolutely no need to be in a rut and depress yourself day in day out
Find that passion, Get that drive and just "Let's"

Step one: Think It
Step two: Write It
Step three: Do It

Step always: Time it

"Without order, planning, predictability, accountancy, obedience, discipline - without these, nothing fruitful can happen, because everything disintergrates.

And yet, without the magnanimity of disorder, happy abandon, the entrepneurship of venturing into the unknown and incalculable, without the risk and the gamble, the creative imagination rushing in where bureaucratic angels fear to tread - without this, life is a mockery and a disgrace."
EF Schumacher: 'Small is Beautiful'

Anyway, that's my Monday two cents worth!!!

SHINE ON FASHIONISTAS

RayLoves...


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