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 :)

 



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 :)

Curves Around The World: Shoes!!!

 

Good Evening, guys!!!

 

Hope you all, ok...

Yes, its another post for Curves Around the World and this weeks theme is "Shoes".

 

I love shoes, I really love them :) 

When I say I really love them, I mean: I am always willing to buy them as expensive as they come as long as they are comfy and ugly, lol :)

 

I wear a lot of heeled pumps and wedges at work but it has been a while not heading that direction lately. This is because I am not a fan of formal wear and therefore have kinda changed my style a lot especially for work. These days I wear smart casual or completely casual outfits at work just for the sake of comfort and style exploration BUT, I mean a big But - I ensure its always a polished casual if you know what I mean :)

 

I care a lot about what I present to everyone at work. I hate clumsy people who don't make an effort when going to work and I make an effort not to be in that zone ever - even though I am on this quest.

 

This change has been brought by a challenge I have pinned to myself. I noticed that I don't wear much of my other shoes for work because they are not considered "traditional work shoes" especially for someone holding my Management position in a Government Health Institution.

 

The shoes I am talking about are my beloved Sneakers & Plimsolls (All Star, Bensimons, Nike, Superga, Vans, Adidas, Lecoq Sportif), Boots (Dr Martens, UGGs, Minnetonkas), Creepers (Underground), Brogues (Dr Martens) etc. I have worn some of these shoes previously at work but only on casual days which are only Fridays of each week. My challenge is about me wearing all these shoes every single day in  an appealing smart casual manner to maximise their wear. Yes, yes, yes .... as I invest so much buying them!!!  

 

If I was really working in fashion industry I bet, id enjoy dressing up each morning incorporating my shoe love everyday with no worry to be judged. Its such a hassle mixing these kind of shoes in my everyday looks but because I love challenges I am pushing myself to the highest limits cause this exercise is assisting me to be more creative. I must really say, bloggers and stylists from all over the world on social networks really do come in handy with their new ideas on how to wear anything one is in doubt about.

 

For this post I am showing you how I wore my 6eyelets Dr Martens brogues on a Drizzly Cold Tuesday. I had a Camel Melton Coat on top of this outfit but the rain stopped in the afternoon and the weather warmed up and so, the coat stayed in my office whilst I walked around the hospital working. I don't plan where and when to take pictures when I am at work. Whenever an opportunity presents itself, I take pics.

 

On this day, I came across my colleague Ntembi and she took my pictures. I am carrying her bag in these pictures. I really would have loved taking these pics with the coat and the Fossil Leather Satchel I carried when coming to work BUT I am still pleased though, because the concept (HOW TO WEAR DR MARTENS SHOES) is captured: do you think so???

 

Do you love Dr Martens boots/shoes, Creepers, UGGs and HiTop All Star Sneakers??? If not, there is really something wrong with you, lol .... I am joking guys but seriously do try exploring with shoes :) 

 

"Printed 6eyelets Doctor Marten Shoe"

 

 

Skirt: Thrifted

Top: Woolworths

Scarf: Katies

Neckpiece: Mr Price

Earings: Gift from a friend

Bracelet: Lovisa

Watch: American Swiss

Bag: Ntembi's

Socks: Woolworths

Shoes: Dr Martens

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Had this Nail Colour on this Day and its currently my fav"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Shoes!!!

 

Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace

Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves

Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World

Nina (USA): Curvy Mod

 Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle

Olivia (Singapore): Curves Become Her 

 

Thank you for visiting my page and for reading this post - I appreciate that a lot: thank you!!!

 

Cheers,

 

Thulie :)

Curves Around the World: Week14 - Floral

Morning, morning my fab readers!

 

Hope all is well with you all. Ever since my last post I have been going through a lot and that definately affected my activeness on this page but I am at least recovered from all of that. So, are you ready for me???

 

You better be :) cause that time of the week has arrived to showcase our Floral Theme for Curves Around the World plus size series. I am wearing my last year bought Asos skater dress and decided to toughen my look with a leather jacket and my yellow Docs. Because my Rock Chic outfit had no leather anything,lol... I have been kinda obsessed with my rock inspired items from my wardrobe ever since my last post! 

 

When you look at my pics Am sure you would be able to tell I had plenty of fun taking all these pictures - my friend Thandiwe Gxono also enjoyed being the camera lady for the day. Thanx, Thandie :) I really love this look cause it screams relaxed and comfortable: I am a sucker for that. So, at the end of the day: it was mission accomplished!!!

 

What colour of florals are you rocking this Spring? I guess I am allowed to say its already Spring as Spring season starts in 3 days from today. The 1st of September is an official day here in South Africa to be considered the start of spring. I am happy for spring but really cant wait for summer, I love wearing relaxed outfits :)

 

Which season do you prefer and why?

Dress: Asos Curve, Jacket: Thrifted, Belt & Stockings: Woolworths, Boots: Dr Martens USA, Earings: Mr Price, Watch: Guess

 

It was windy and my dress was getting blown up my neck - this pic is taken in motion just after pulling the dress down trying to look decent for my pics once again - love love this pic...no clue why???



"Because my Katies Yellow Cardie was closeby when taking pictures I thought I'd take another version of pics with it - I totally think it works perfectly with other items worn: what do you think??"

 

Just the dress on its own with Fossil Slingbag!!!

 

"Dancing in the moonlight, lol"

Please check out my lovely and fabulous friends from around the globe how they have interpreted this week's Floral theme. It would be highly appreciated if you give us all some love and Subscribe, Subscribe and Subscribe.

 

Thank you!!!

 

Helen from England: Everyone Should Sparkle

Kate from Australia: Sparklesandlace

Nina from USA: Curvymod

 

Thank you in advance for visiting and for leaving a feedback for me. As much as I love writing these posts for you - I also love hearing from you as your feedback is what I need to make this page better. So, please leave something behind for me. Thank you!

 

Enjoy your day my fabulous friends :)

 

Thulie :) 

Curves Around The World: Week 7 - Denim

 

Good morning, gorgeous ladies!!!

 

As the group of Curves Around The World we are hitting week 7 this week - yey!!! Ever since we have started it has been a jolly ride working with my fab lady friends from around the globe. This experience means a lot to me as a blogger and as just being me - it is really such an honour being part of Curves Around The World group representing my country and myself as an advocate for plus size and also showcasing how size is no excuse not to look fab at all times.

 

I am bigger than the rest of my group mates but that doesn't intimidate me at all because I am me and I am 120% comfortable in my own skin. I like the fact that I represent a group of females who are wearing size 22 and beyond as you don't normally get many bloggers representing this group especially in South Africa. This might be because people can be very cruel and rude instead of accepting and motivating whoever comes to the picture to do the right thing for the benefit of all in our countries.

 

 So many women are so lost as to what to wear or not as we have limited options for plus sized women as a result you will find these women wearing ill fitting clothes because of being able to access what is available on the market.

 

I am here standing tall just to represent all women in similar situations in the hope that they will get inspired and see that we can always look normal and beautiful with cheap playful clothes that we can buy from available retailers and also show that we can tailor clothes to our satisfaction to spice things up with our ensembles.

 

I am young and obviously struggling with my weight: so what??? Really, so what??? Should I be miserable at home and wear less appetising items made for plus sized grown up when ever I go out or go to work - Hell NO ... I refuse to do that. I did not gain this weight over night and therefore wont lose it over night either - besides I am losing weight for me not for the world. So, when I slip and not continue with my program as I am supposed to - that should be understandable because I AM HUMAN .... So, don't judge me!!!

 

This post is about this weeks fab theme: DENIM. My outfit is inspired by the Americana Trend going on here in South Africa and a post by EatStylePlay recent post. I wore this outfit on a Sunday afternoon after coming from the church meetings. I felt great and looked the part too, I know because compliments kept coming my way :)

 

I bought the skirt I am wearing many years ago and just decided to recycle it to a mini skirt coz it used to be a knee length. I don't often wear my Dr Martens because of the nature of my job and during weekends I always have plenty of other things to try out especially things I get from the thrift.

 

I have many pairs of Dr Martens that I bought from DrMartensUSA-Store and also bought one pair in Asos. Wearing these USA online Store bought Shiraz Buttero docs made my day because they are so comfy and so on trend in the world - everyone envy me especially for this oxblood colour :)  

 

The message I am sending with this post is that. I love me very much and if its weekend I let loose, what can I do really??? I am young and my fabulosity needs to shine all the time weekend or weekday... I am happy I am not an uptight all serious person because I get to enjoy what life offers me without hesitation.

 

I would advise that - you must challenge yourself and wear something you would never wear in any day but secretly have been wishing you could. This exercise is so fulfilling and brings peace to yourself because you are doing this for yourself and in the process would notice that people don't give a hoot as to what you wear or don't as they are also busy carrying on with their lives.

 

I am a sucker for challenges but the biggest I cant beat so far is my weight loss challenge!!! I love this challenge though,,,, because it is teaching me all the things other challenges I come across don't. From it, I get to learn about self discipline, self love and worthiness, being patient & focussed, cheering my own self towards success, a believer and mostly faith... What other challenge would beat this really???  

 

To those who are regular visitors - when you hear DENIM theme: what did you think my outfit would be??? To new visitors, do you think I have knocked out this denim themed outfit???

 

Thank you for reading.

 

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Please check out my fellow blogger friends how they have matched up with this weeks DENIM theme. Their links are as follows:

Kate from Australia: SparklesandLace

Helen from England: EveryoneshouldSparkle

Nina from the USA: CurvyMod

Laura from Canada: LavishLaura

Cheers,

 

Thulie :)