SITE SEEING SATURDAY IN KATOOMBA (BLUE MOUNTAINS)

 Good Afternoon, TFAF family!!!

I am back soon this time around for the new post :) I hope everyone is enjoyin their Sunday. I am itching to share pictures of how my Saturday went like yesterday. I went to Blue Mountains for site seeing, yey!!!! It is a third time visiting the area and I should say that Blue Mountains (Katoomba) has not failed to amaze me. I think what makes my trips interesting is that - in all of them I have gone with different people who always bring diversity and really spice things up in these random visits. This time around I was with my fabulous friends Gill, Evelyn, Nina and Gomez.

Our first stop was Leura, a small town near Katoomba. We drove early and we needed breakfast or should I say "Brunch" because it was a little bit past breakfast time. After finding parking, we walked down the street and SURPRISE ... it was a Saturday Market Morning :) Mmmm, Leura Market sold the following and more.

Used Books

 

Vintage Clothes and Frames

 

Homemade Candles -

WOW, their scent was wonderful: we couuld not stop sniffing them. You would also bet that they were edible - especially when u see those nuts on top.

 

Homemade Dips and Jams -

I could not help myself, I had to buy three bottles. It was a good deal plus I love homemade products. I took Brinjal Kasundi (spread and dip) - Lemon and Ginger Jam and Whisky Marmalade. I have already tried all this morning :)

They smell and taste just exactly as I envisaged.

 

 

 After shopping from the market we made our way to a nearby Supermarket and coffee shop to gather everything we needed for our brunch. I just love how Leura town is planned. Everything is within reach as a result we ate our brunch in their  lovely BLOOME PARK meters away from the coffee shop.

 Few feet away from the Coffee Shop we came across this chair in front of a small clothing store I think. What is written on it is very Hilarious I should say...

 Had to sit on this chair and take a close up of what is written. Very Witty :)

 

Whilst my friends were making their way to a sitting area under the shade I was busy taking pictures completely forgotten about hunger and beautiful food I was about to nibble. This is where we ate our brunch.

 After seating down and start devouring on that food - pictures were all forgotten ... When my senses were back for camera love, I managed to take only these left overs of what we had. Bad thing is that I could not take my coffee as it fell whilst making our way to the park (THE CUP WITH GRASS ON THE TABLE) but other options were available so - noone died due to this unfortunate event BUT I WANTED IT :(

 

 Me, Myself and I pumped up in Blue Mountains

 

 Lovely ladies (Nina, Me, Evelyn and Gill) and camera man Gomez

 

Me and Eve

 Me

 

 Directions to the Lookouts

 

 Queen Elizabeth LookOut: Three Sisters behind us

 

 My Friends blocking the view of Three Sisters, lol

 

 Three Sisters behind me: Yey!!! They are really beautiful.

 

 Opposite Three Sisters

 

 Our Stop at Scenic World: Gomez

 

 Eve mimicking the man statue

 I needed some love from this woman - forced hug wont hurt, would it??? Lol

We took the cableway appreciating beautiful landscapes of Blue Mountain

 We drove 12km's from Blue Mountains to Fairfax just to take a walk in the bushes to see the Govett's Leap Waterfalls

 

 We came across this beautiful flower the WARATAH ... which is the family of the Protea. I could not resist taking its picture.

 

 After walking for about 20minutes from the Fairfax sign board - we arrived at this lookout area with beautiful mountains 

 

 Continuing walking for 5 to 10 minutes we arrived at the 2nd Lookout with the WATERFALL

This was a bit disappointing I should say - the waterfall is not as big as I expected. From my previous trips to Blue mountain area I never came to Fairfax as there are many choices of what to do. So, this was the interesting part of this trip for me. I am not sure whether over the other side of the mountain the waterfall gets better. Regardless, this is what we had to see :(

This is how we all felt like after the entire day's activities but the visit to the mountains was WORTH IT!!!

My outfit for the day was:

Dress from Target $25, Pretty Polly Tights: 60 denier from Myers $18, Shoes:Vans Skater Hi-Tops from Asos: $95, Cardigan from Sussan $30, Bag: Fossil $250, Sunglasses: Raybans Aviators $280, Watch: Fossil white ceramic bracelet $220, Water bottle from UNSW post office $10, Headband from Mr Price $2, Bangle from Target $7

 

I HOPE YOU FELT LIKE YOU WERE PART OF THIS WONDERFUL TRIP 

THANK YOU SO MUCH ... UNTIL NEXT TIME :)

 

FABULOUS SISTERS

Good evening, TFAF family!

 

Today actually I should say this entire week I have just realized how lucky I am to be surrounded by wonderful people in mylife. In this post I am introducing to you my pillars. I am talking about people who always have my back when days are very dark. Each of these ladies are not just friends but my family ... my sisters from other beautiful mothers of this earth. I dont know how my life would be without them #FOR REAL.

 

The beauty of it all, we are all Christians and believe that Yehova's Kingdom is key and should be given the attention and priority it deserves. The message I am sending by this post is that we should all count our blessings more often and actually mention them so that those who are involved can know their worth in our lives. Moreover, when doing that exercise we need to ensure the blessings we count do not only contain material things but include important things like family, friends and mostly knowing the power of being Yehova's child.

 

I love being fabulous and all things this earth can offer but hey, there's more to life than just that. Thats a reality check we need to always keep in our mind.

 

I LOVE YOU all my dear Sistaz!!! I am blessed and humbled to have you as part of my life. I hope I bring the same value to your lives or even more as you do to mine. "FOWARD FOREVER ... BACKWARD NEVER" - that is exactly what we need to do because we already have something good going on, lol...

 

Enjoy your weekend friends. Stay positive & blessed. Cheers!!!!

 

 Phumla Dlamini

 

 Sandy Ntuli

 

 Yolanda Belani

 

 Sindi Zakwe

 

 Pam Sotsaka

 

 Sara Perreira

 

 Que Madikizela

 

 Kelz Mokomane

 

 Nyams Notshweleka

 

 Thando Mbatha

 

Thandie Gxono

Nobeh Memela

Nadine Shema

Elizabeth Kpozehouen

 

Once more, thank you so much LADIES *kisses and hugs 4all of you*

 

Stay Blessed, TFAF family ... until next time!

 

 

Leopard Pencil Skirt

Most of you know I love everything in animal print. So, I have been following Chasity who is the blogger for GARNER STYLE: The Curvy Girl Guide and I have some nice pictures of her from her blog page http://garnerstyle.blogspot.com.au/ ... Looks like we share the same love for animal print. So, this time around she is showcasing how to dress up or down the simple leopard pencil skirt. She posted pictures of her dating back in 2009 and some of the recent pictures where she is wearing different leopard pencil skirts. I am definately gonna get myself a similar skirt too. I really like how classy and playful the skirt can be. I am really inspired. 

 

Please pay her page a visit to see more of what she offers. I am very sure you will pick up many fashion tips that would help you in your everyday effort to look fabulous. Cheers ...

 

This is a very nice smart casual look and Miss Looks fabulous. I could not attach more of her pictures showing the pencil skirt so, id advise that you pay her blog page a visit  GARNER STYLE: The Curvy Girl Guide

 

 Amber rose in a high waist leopard skirt

 

Amber Rose in a slouchy pant/jumpsuit.

MODELLING PREVIEW

Yesterday was  Africa Konnect Fashion show where I was invited to model. Just thought to give a preview of what happened last night whilst waiting for proffessional pictures.

I really loved the makeup they made me wore. Beautiful, beautiful ... really have no other words.  As I said earlier full post of the event will follow soon. Couldnt help myself to share the little I have. My makeup artist was Maureen Githii ... THANX alot girl I really appreciate :)

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MODEL, SPOTTED!!!!!

A month ago I was spotted in an African-Women-Dinner-Dance-Australia event by a model scout a.k.a. coordinator for Africa Konnect. She approached me asking if ever I wanted to join their team of models for their upcoming fashion show. I must say I was gobsmacked as I never really thought I could be ever be a model, let alone have people looking at me and thinking I am good enough to be one. After African-Women-Dinner-Dance-Australia I just had happy thoughts and became more curious as to how do plus size models normally look and what type of clothes do they showcase. I guess I was looking for something to associate myself with as I always SEE MYSELF FAT and always negative about it even though I am everyday fighting my struggles to stay healthy, positive and look fabulous. To cut the story short I should say, eversince I gave myself a second chance cause I am no longer doubting I am beautiful and that I have a lot to offer to women going through the same issues as me. Moreover, I have a beautiful family, partner and friends who love me dearly.

I hope who ever will be reading this post and going through the same struggles of self love will also realise that we are our own worst enemies because when one is happy with themselves that self love and confidence shines through and in such instances it becomes easy for other people to do the same to one. This is a real disease living within us plus size beings. I say NO to SELF LOATHING ... and YES to SELF LOVE. I am saying this aware how difficult it is to break the existing toxic habit. I am a living proof of that because as far as I can remember I have always had this LOVE/HATE relationship with myself. Many people would never agree with what I have just said because they know and see me as this POSITIVIE DIVA who loves herself so much regardless of weight and looks.

Now that I have tapped on this issue I am realising that I have always used fashionnable clothes as a weapon to make people look at me better and respect me. I should say I have got them fooled in many occassions to think I am happy whilst I was actually unhappy with myself for whatever reason. Its so unfortunate that sometimes in those instances I would not see anything beautiful about me and the clothes I'd be wearing. It is clear that the road to SELF FREEDOM & LOVE is never a short cut but its a possible one to take as long as one is willing to endure hicups the journey brings and continue fighting to stay positive.

I currently stay positive by going to the gym, eating healthy, getting out of my house, surround myself with positive people and take loads of pictures to reflect on each days activities. Id I suggest all of you to do the same. This blog is also meant to inspire all of you as im writing about my deepest personal issues but I prefer doing just that because this entire exercise ensures I stay positive and continue to love myself.

Ok, back to modelling news ... yesterday 17 November 2012 ... my day to strut on Africa Konnect runway came and was FANTASTIC so ill write up another post when I have pictures to show. Below I have attached the photo's of myself at the African-Women-Dinner-Dance-Australia .... where I was scouted as a model. Cheers for now ... Please stay positive and YES to SELF LOVE.

 

 This is the conception stage  of the entire outfit for the  African-Women-Dinner-Dance-Australia ... because I did not bring any traditional outfits from home South Africa I had no choice but to rock the beads accesories I have in my closet. To do that I had to think of the way that could be classy and stylish.  

 The headgear bead is actually a necklace but decided to wore it around my head to spice up my outfit and the fact that I had this funky haircut  a girl did what had to be done to look good. This plan really worked and many people complemented me on that evening.

 Side view of my cut and the headgear

 Front view of my beautiful cute face 

 Side view of my haircut and headgear bead

 Me and my close friends from Rwanda

 Best Friend Nadine Shema

 Are you kidding me, the event was African-Women-Dinner-Dance-Australia ...Ladies had to dance!!

 On the dance floor with my other lovely African Australian ladies.

This is howI looked overall. Had no camera to take pictures but when you have good friends that is nothing to worry about. Bought the dress ($120) and Shoes ($70) at Myers it is a Yarra Trail. Bag thrifted from Vinnies for $5 and Beads mix from home and from Lovisa .... Hope you have enjoyed this post :)

 

Please leave behind comment/feedback... id like to hear from you as well. Stay positive people. Until next time. Cheers ...