CATW: An oldie but goodie...

Dear friends,

 

Thank you so much for the warm welcome back. It is always good to know that you are with me throughout this blogging journey. I really appreciate your  support.

 

My post will be brief today as I am in a rush for work reports. This week's theme is OLDIE BUT GOODIE.

 

I am a dress person and as a result I have few bottoms, be it skirts or shorts and I hardly were them. Always, my first instinct is to wear a dress. So, last Friday I decided to wear one of my very old orange vest from Woollies with a recently purchased skirt from Fashion Express. At some point back in the day I used to exercise wearing this vest but on this day it just made sense for me to dust it up and wear it to work.

 

Looking at these pictures - my attire is not bad at all instead fun, fly and on point especially for casual Fridays. What are your views?

 

 

 

 Skirt: Fashion Express
Vest: Woolworths
Vest (stripe): Thrifted
Hat: Mr Price
Sneakers: Shelf Life
Bag: Fossil
Earings: Truworths
Ring: Mr Price
Watch: Fossil

 

 





 

 

Please check my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - OLDIE BUT GOODIE!!!

 

KATE from Australia – http://www.sparklesandlace.net/blog

OLIVIA from Singapore – http://curvesbecomeher.wordpress.com/

AISLYNN from Denmark – http://www.AislynnsWorld.com

NINA from California, USA -http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

JENNIFER from Germany – http://dressingthesecurves.blogspot.de/

ELIZABETH from  - http://www.withwonderandwhimsy.com

STEPHANIE from Germany – http://www.dressitcurvy.de/

 

 

See You Soon :)

Curves Around The World: About Me!!!

Dear friends!

 

It’s been a very long while since we last spoke. Things are looking bright, it is a brand new year...

 

Me and my mates from curves around the world (Kate, Aislynn, Nina, Olivia and Jen) decided to scout for new additional members for our group and we were lucky to get Elizabeth McGraw McGuffin of withwonderandwhimsy and Stephanie Pasche of dressitcurvy.

Since we have new members we decided to start afresh and introduce ourselves to you. That is the focus of this post today. It is meant to remind those who have been following us from a while back and allow new people who might come across this post and be potential followers moving forward to know who we really are and what we stand for.

I am Thulisa Lisa Mkhencele. I am 31years of age. I am black, beautiful and I am a Plus Sized lady. I am a health professional, an Epidemiologist for the National Institute of Communicable Disease in Johannesburg, South Africa.

 

I love myself very much. Also dressing up and being stylish even though I am a Plus Size lady gives me life and I strive for it. Yes being stylish is for everyone. Style is not usually associated with Plus Sized women but I am happy to say this day there is recognition given although it is minimal but it is there.

Before I stray,  let me also mention that I am an advocate for Healthy lifestyle. As much as I have said I am fat,  I do take good care of my health by eating healthy and exercise at least 3 – 4 times a week. I have been very lazy lately but I just have started a week ago again. Things are not easy, I must say. I will post some of the recipes and exercise videos/pictures of my workouts whenever I can – wait and see! There is more coming your way this year :)

If I may describe my style in few words I would say: Vintage Inspired, Androgynous and Eccentric. That is what you will get from my direction every time you visit my page or if you look at my previous outfit posts. I started blogging after being inspired by Chastity “GarnerStyle” and Lydia “StyleIsStyle”. I understood the importance of sharing personal positive life experiences because they both affected me and I needed to do the same for others.

Also, when I started plus size blogging in 2012 – I knew no one in South Africa who was a plus size blogger and who was sharing their life in social networks to inspire others and I needed to be the first one and I did make a mark regarding this: best decision ever!!!

I am just a simple lady, full of life and ready to make new friends – so, please stick around and give feedback as honest as you can – this will really assist in me writing about things that are of interest to both of us. Expect posts every Monday!!! Keep well.

 

 

 

 

Dress worn as a skirt: Truworths

T-Shirt: Donna Claire

Hat: Woolworths

Combat Boots: Aldo

Bag: Fossil

Watch: Fossil

Earings: MrPrice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

KATE from Australia – http://www.sparklesandlace.net/blog

OLIVIA from Singapore – http://curvesbecomeher.wordpress.com/

AISLYNN from Denmark – http://www.AislynnsWorld.com

NINA from California, USA -http://curvymod.blogspot.com/

JENNIFER from Germany – http://dressingthesecurves.blogspot.de/

ELIZABETH from  - http://www.withwonderandwhimsy.com

STEPHANIE from Germany – http://www.dressitcurvy.de/

 

See You Soon :)

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!!!

 

My Inspiration: Karen Millen Skater Dress

 

"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 :)

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 :) 

Upgraded HairStyle and Suspenders inspired outfit

Hey, Fabulous Ladies!!!

I have finally taken out my soft dread plaits and Yay, to my new hairsyle. Actually, its not a new hairstyle rather the haircut is just made more sleeker and bald clean on the sides. I like how my scalp feels - it feels fresh and clean.

After this hair makeover, I visited my friend Thandie in Mt Ayliff to spend the weekend with her. We had a blast so much that I forgot taking pictures of all the activities we engaged in. We both remembered on my day of departure to take all the pictures posted on this post.

As for the outfit, it got inspired by the suspenders I bought at Mr Price on my way to Thandie's place. Good thing, I brought my thrifted skirt for the weekend which has a tint of mustard flowers and the rest is mix and match.

How else can I wear these suspenders? Im thinking of a more fitted skirt (pencil skirt or bodycon)and a collared shirt, stalkings and nice heeled pumps for a work outfit look.

Please ladies, help to advise how else these suspenders could be worn. Thanx in advance :)

 

 

 

Suspenders and Sunglasses: Mr Price, T-shirt: Woolworths (Suga Suga), Skirt: thrifted, Sandals: Myer, Bag: Fossil Store, Bracelets: Lovisa, Watch: Guess

 

 

 

 

 

 Me and Thandie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Me and Fifi my niece  

 

Until next time Fabulous Ladies .... Cheers :)