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Saturday 6 September 2014

Curves Around the World: Straight Size Only

Afternoon, Friends!!!
 
Today's post is exciting - me and my gals from Curves Around the World group have decided to scout for items and looks created only for slim bodies. We need to recreate them with what exists in our closets. What we have can be from a straight size range or plus size as long as we capture the looks created for slim ladies.
So, our theme is STRAIGHT SIZE ONLY!!!
 
I saw a beautiful Skater Dress at Asos by Karen Millen. It reminded me of a dress I bought on sale at Fashion World last year. I never wore this dress let alone post pictures here on this page. So, this was a perfect way of dusting it up and celebrate its amazing animal print and fit. It is also from a straight size range and its a size 42/18.
 
I think I nailed this challenge as both outfits look most similar. I carried a sling bag instead of a clutch because I don't really like clutch bags. What do you think? I am a knockout, aren't I? LOL.....
 
Enjoy and please leave feedback for me :)
 
Enjoy your weekend!!!
 
 
"Photography by Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
 
Dress: Fashion World
Bag: Fossil
Necklace: Lovisa, Edgars, Thrifted and a gift from a friend 
Shoes: Woolworths
Bracelet: Pep Stores
Watch: Guess
Earings: Gift from a friend
 
 
 
 
 
Decided to add a light vintage coat: love the mix... 
 
 
 
 
Please check my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Straight Size Only!!!
 
Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace
Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves
Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World
Nina (USA): Curvy Mod
Olivia (Singapore): Curves Become Her 
  Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle
 
Thank you so much for your continued support. I appreciate and still love you all a lot!!!
 
Photo Credits: "Photography by Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
Cheers,
 
Thulie :)

Sunday 31 August 2014

Curves Around the World: Feminine Meets Masculine

 Good Morning, Friends!!!
 
It's a Sunday Morning and have not been able to sleep. I hope I do get an opportunity to thoroughly rest during the day. I would not want to start a week with a tired body. A week can be very long. Would never survive until next Friday.
Insomnia is a bitch. Excuse my language :)
 
It is Curves Around the World post - the theme this week is Feminine meets Masculine. This means I need to create one outfit with elements from both feminine and masculine world. To simplify this more for you: it means - I am suppose to wear what I usually wear as a lady but add a masculine piece in the mix as part of the outfit. It doesn't matter what I decide to throw in: it could be a shirt, blazer, boots etc from the men's world.
 
So, my translation for this theme is: I decided to choose one piece, a classic plaid vintage dress as a focus. Moreover, I created two outfits to show you how I'd usually wear this dress as a lady that I am, lol. I dressed it up with heels, belted and buttoned it up. It really is a beautiful outfit.
 
For what was required for this challenge: I added a stoned wash denim vest on top of this dress, chain neckpiece, replaced heels with dr martens boots and added a hat to spice things up. As you can see: I did not only wear one masculine piece. I decided to wear more pieces to take this outfit to the streets. This ensemble has 80's Rock flair, Grunge finesse and every tinge of style men are associated with.
 
I look like an artist y'all - attending a music festival - lol. I look amazing if I were to compliment myself :) Agree, agree? Am sure you do :)
 
Looking at both outfits - id consider choosing the second one: because it is more comfortable, accessible and more of my daily style. Comfort comes first but I ensure I clean up nicely and remain stylish overall.
 
Which one is your favourite? How would you have dressed up or down this amazing vintage dress with man pieces added? Did I do justice transforming this item to a different style from the classic look with heels? Please respond to these questions, I like hearing from you. Your feedback is highly valued. I also need to learn from you. 
 
 Lets share ideas. Thanks :)
 
"Photography by Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
 
Dress: Thrifted
Bag: Chanel
Belt: Edgars
Shoes: Woolworths
Bracelet: American Swiss
Watch: American Swiss
Earings: Mr Price
 
 
 
 
 
"Masculine"
 
 
 
 
"Photography by Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
Dress: Thrifted
Vest: Guess
Hat: Foschini
Boots: Dr Martens
Necklaces: Lovisa
Bracelet: Lovisa, Mr Price, Sunday Market
Watch: Guess
Earings: Lovisa


 
 
Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Feminine Meets Masculine!!!
 
Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace
Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves
Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World
Nina (USA): Curvy Mod
Olivia (Singapore): Curves Become Her 
  Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle
 
Thank you so much for your continued support. I appreciate and still love you all a lot!!!
 
Photo Credits: "Photography by Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
Cheers,
 
Thulie :)
 


Wednesday 27 August 2014

Curves Around the World: Lazy Sundays Outfit


Hi, guys!
I am back in blogger-ville world. Yay!
My life is so busy ever since I relocated to Johannesburg. That is NOT AN EXCUSE it is just a statement acknowledging my current situation.  I love blogging and I don’t wanna give up doing it especially now that I am blessed with a photographer. So, no ways I am giving it up. I am NOT giving it up AT ALL!!! I will just make an effort to at least post as regular as possible i.e. weekly.
This week’s theme is Lazy Sunday and what jumps to my mind is “easy and comfortable”. I love easy and comfortable outfits over weekends actually everyday of the week J I hate being uncomfortable, its irritating. Who doesn’t anyway?  
So, for this task I have ensembled an outfit I would wear going to the mall for groceries or going for lunch with friends. It is casual, easy and stylish. If I was lazing around at home this would not be the same picture ofcoz, hahahaha. Id be wearing more of a loose dress and comfy under wear so that I enjoy my relaxation time J
 
What is your weekend rather lazy Sunday wear? Pyjamas? Lol, im guilty of them for some of my weekends.
"Photography by Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
 
 
 
Dress: Mr Price
Shirt: Donna Claire
Hat: Foschini
Socks: Edgars
Boots: Dr Martens
Necklaces: gift from a friend, Lovisa, Thrifted, Edgars
Bracelet: Lovisa
Watch: Guess
Earings: gift from friend
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Lazy Sunday!!!
 
Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace
Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves
Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World
Nina (USA): Curvy Mod
Olivia (Singapore): Curves Become Her 
  Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle
 
Thank you so much for your continued support. I appreciate and still love you all a lot!!!
 
Photo Credits: "Ryan @depictzions on Instagram"
 
Cheers,
 
Thulie :)

Saturday 31 May 2014

Curves Around The Word: Boots

 
Good Evening, Friends!!!
 
I am almost settled in Jo'burg but not nice at all in the photo shoot department :(
 
I am still lacking a photographer and I am unhappy about that as I am behind with my Curves Around the World weekly updates. How do you guys deal with this?
My new work environment is very serious and I am the youngest - I am really scared to ask my colleagues. They are all too focussed and uptight.
 
Few of them are really trying to understand me I hope very soon they wont mind snapping me even if its a blurry picture as long as they make an effort to assist, lol :)
Wish me good luck guys....
 
Tonight I am posting pictures I took for CATW: Knee High Socks but never had a chance to post them. So this post covers CATW: Knee High Socks, Sex and The City Character, Statement Bag and Boots.
Its a 4 in one post, I hope you are all fine.
 
Enjoy!!!

Sex and the City: Carrie...
 
 
Dress: Thrifted (skirt worn as a dress)
Cardie: Thrifted
Stockings: Asos
Boots: Sanita
Necklace: Mr Price
Bag: Dudu Leather Satchel Bag
Watch and Bracelelt: American Swiss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Boots!!!
 
Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace
Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves
Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World
Nina (USA): Curvy Mod
Olivia (Singapore): Curves Become Her 
  Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle
 
Thank you for visiting my page and for reading this post - I appreciate that a lot: thank you!!!
 
Cheers,
 
Thulie :)

Saturday 10 May 2014

Relocation!!!

Good Evening, Friends!!!
 
It has been a very long time since I wrote a post for you. This time my reason for not writing is completely different from my previous explanations or excuses :) 
 
I recently relocated to Johannesburg on the 31st April 2014 for a New Job. Yes, that is the main reason why I have not been posting. Early last month (April) I was called by National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) human resource practitioner congratulating me that they have employed me as their Epidemiologist and I am expected to start on the 1st May 2014, she then later sent me my contract.
 
If you have been following me for longer you will know that I was working for the Department of Health and that 2years back I was in Australia to train for Epidemiology at Masters Level. After coming back last year - I had to serve my Department before applying for relevant posts to my qualifications in other institutions. I did that, and later also applied for some posts that were never confirmed/acknowledged receipt of by institutions I sent my applications to.
 
For these qualifications, I knew I had little experience in the field but had practiced some of the Key Performance Areas, not all of them - that's years back when I immediately came out from varsity for my community service and also 1 year of Independent Practice for Environmental Health. Getting a relevant job was not gonna be easy even though I have Masters ... both Theory and Expirience are vital in this field.  
 
We all start from somewhere  though, that's the honest truth - all we need is someone to give us a chance and prove ourselves whilst accumulating that experience employers are hungry for. After many months of avoiding to think about Epidemiology and all the 5 applications I sent after my return - mid March this year I was invited to 2 interviews from the 5 applications that I never got response from.  This was shocking cause I kind of let go and forgotten bout them thinking some lucky individuals were already employed.
 
My hopes went up but simultaneously  had fear of not getting the post. On the interview day: seeing many individuals I know from growing up practising Epidemiology in the same interview made me loose hope altogether as I considered myself a small fry compared to them who had tons of experience..... To my shock, on the 1st of April 2014 it was revealed that I happened to be successful in one of the interviews. I guess, Yehova always know what we need or deserve also when to bring everything.
 
This appointment to NHLS/National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) came at the right time and I really would like to acknowledge that its the best thing that has ever happened for me in the past year as I have been stressed and unhappy the entire year 2013. Being patient and humble really do have its benefits or blessings especially to people like me who accepts the tests thrown to regardless of how bad and ugly they are. I really survived 2013, how??? I don't know and right now I am gifted with a great job in a highly reputable institution where clinicians and health professionals most need to work.
 
Getting accommodation in Johannesburg closer to my place of work was a huge struggle especially because I was 980kms away and also accommodation in this province is very expensive but towards my last days of April 2014 I found it with the help of my dear friend Pumla who I sent for inspection and all. I needed 2 bedroomed cottage but I ended up settling for a 1 bedroomed cottage apartment. It is very big although it has a single bedroom and looks like it has recently been renovated too: nice landlord. 
 
What made me settle for this cottage are the big built in closets in the bedroom also the bathroom had a closet - a very big one to compliment the bedroom one. So, it was a relief for me as I have so many clothes. Looks like this cottage was meant for a couple with a kid or just them solo. There's enough space for 1-3 people. Moving in and putting everything where its supposed to has been another pain which I am still sorting out even right now.
 
On the 1st May I started working having fear of how my colleagues would turn out to be. All I can say is I am really blessed cause all of them are people I relate to - people who are easy to approach and have a decent conversation, so it really is a good idea I came. My bosses are my bosses, lol ... nice but are my bosses and seniors: really, i cant ask for anything else. I am happy with how things turned out overall. I am familiarising myself with everything the institution is all about and all I am supposed to do to contribute towards that. It really is a nice feeling being around here.
 
Even though it is really busy and am 100% focussed on my new work - soon id like to meet all of you staying around the city maybe through a yard sale I am planning to have. I am a hoarder and I think its time to let go of some things I am really not using anymore especially Clothing Items. Besides that, we can have a ladies lunch or drink hour to personalise this experience of blogging. You all have been wonderful ... just wanna attach names to faces if you know what I mean :)
 
Again, that is why I have been silent. Moving from one province to the other - which is by the way 980kms away is really not a childs play - moreover, resigning from an institution that raised me from being an adolescent to woman for 9years is emotionally wrecking. I really come from far :) 
 
If it happens that you see me anywhere here in Gauteng Province please say hi, even though you might be someone im not familiar with. Many people like visiting this page and I know some of you just like to read and look at pictures and are not too keen giving feedback so, I might not recognise you in that regard. I am proud to say, all those who communicate by leaving feedback I know them ... I make an effort to on my side.
 
I have been welcomed to Jozi by my friend Pumla and I am still in need of being welcomed by my other friends and be shown around.
 
It is sad that ever since landing here I am lacking a camera lady/man for my daily outfits and this will also contribute negatively to the blog - I must just say it has already affected me and the page but hope this will not go on for longer. I am still warming up with my new colleagues so, I can ask them to snap me whenever an opportunity avails itself.
 
That is my life right now in Jozi of Mzansi.
 
Good Night, Ladies and Gentlemen ...... you are all updated now and that makes me happy :) 
 
Love,
 
Thulie!!!    

Thursday 17 April 2014

Curves Around the World: Casino Night


 
Hey, guys!!!
 
This weeks theme for Curves Around the World is "Night At the Casino".
 
I have gone to a Casino before but is not at all my hangout place.
I don't like casino's due to the gambling taking place there. I feel like they are just bad institutions tricking people to lose their money for their benefit. They are psychologically disastrous especially to those addicted and can kill such individuals and/or  wreck their lives or families.
 
Moreover, casinos promote a lot of drug use and prostitution. Call me boring and/or paranoid, I HATE CASINO's with PASSION :)
I am sorry but they really can be unethical!!!
 
 When I went to the casino people were dressed to the nines and I also dressed up not knowing what to expect but if id go again in future (what for? I really don't know) id ensure I am dressed comfortably and not formal at all - just a comfy clean look.
In that case, I think this outfit would be suitable. Going to the casino doesn't qualify for any of my glam outfits. Id rather save them for ice skating, lol :) 

So, this is my Casino Night Look - qualified??? Definately qualifies :)
 




 



Maxi Skirt: Mr Price
Shirt: Thrifted
Sandals: Mr Price
Bag: Fossil
Earings: Gifted
Watch: American Swiss
Bangle: American Swiss
Belt: Woolworths
 

 





 


 
 
Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Casino Night!!!
 
Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace
Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves
Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World
Nina (USA): Curvy Mod
Olivia (Singapore): Curves Become Her 
  Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle
 
Thank you for visiting my page and for reading this post - I appreciate that a lot: thank you!!!
 
Cheers,
 
Thulie :)