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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 :)