Tulle Skirt .... No, Tulle Dress: LOL!!!

Good Evening Friends :)

 

I have been coveting some tulle skirts on the net from different shops but did not get one due to how expensive they really are and because I was also hoping to come across a reasonably priced one maybe at Woollies or Donna Claire. Unfortunately that did not occur and I came across a promising skirt at Mr Price in December 2013 - moreover the skirt was on sale and priced to go. I couldn't resist the price and I decided to just buy it, why not???

 

That's the skirt I am wearing here as a boob tube dress because when I got home everything was just wrong and not even close to what I had imagined to look like when wearing the real puffed up tulle skirt with many layers of lace. Disappointed :( 

 

I was heart broken because this skirt worn as a skirt - the lace on top is just ridiculously long it really looked bad and made me look very short. So, I thought of cutting it to the length of my satisfaction but held that though as I played with some other ideas on how I could wear this without ruining the original design so that I can give it away still in intact state. So I thought of a boob tube dress :) That's exactly what I did with this skirt when I played dress up at home. I am still hurt its not a real thing but I am happy Mr Price gave me a taste of my dream and I really loved this orange colour as well cause it is very versatile to suit all seasons.

 

What do you say? Did I at least do justice styling this item? I needed to cover up to hide my bra line but decided to just let things be - I was at home not going anywhere, why not??? The belt could have been more nicer if was also orange I think, what do you say??

 

I boldly think this outfit is highly decent!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Skirt: Mr Price

Necklace: Lovisa

Bag: Thrifted from Mom's closet

Heels: Jet

Bangle: Lovisa

Watch: American Swiss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for your wonderful support, good night :)

 

Thulie!!!

Curves Around The World: Maxi

Good Morning friends!!!

 

I apologise for neglecting you this past week, I really have been very busy! I promise to take extra care of you from now on ... I know, my apology is accepted cause you all are sweet lovies :)

 

Its Wednesday and you know what that means for you ...... CATW Outfits, yey!!!! This weeks theme is MAXI - and that means a lot of things for an example Maxi Dress, Sweater or Maxi Skirt etc. So, its more of, come up with your own thing - kinda thing!!!

 

The boring old me has chosen a Maxi dress I bought 2yrs back in Australia at an Indian shop in Bondi Beach Junction Westfield called Tree Of Life. This dress is summery and springy!!! Light, colourful and airy ... its exactly what I need to survive a warm/hot weather.  I wore this Outfit last Sunday and all these pictures are taken in Durban after having had breakfast where I slept. I was preparing to head to my church meetings and later have lunch at Pavilion Mall before heading home.

 

I received many compliments and therefore think this a nice version of maxi!!! What Maxi Are you rocking at this time of the year where you at??? Do you love Maxi's as much as I do? I hope so, they are so free and flowy :)

Dress: Tree of Life

Bolero: Woolworths

Belt: Studio W

Sandals: Woolworths

Earings: Mr Price

Neckpiece: Fashion World

Bangles: Lovisa, Mr Price & Truworths

Watch: Guess



Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - MAXI!!! Don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin, Pinterest, BeauCoo, Tumblr and Instagram. I promise to follow back when you do :)

 

Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World

Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace 

Nina (USA): CurvyMOD

Helen (England): EveryoneShoulsSparkle

 

Thank you for popping in and leaving feedback behind for me.

 

Cheers,

 

Thulie :)

Stripes: Part3

Afternoon, ladies!

 

I am just having a quite and lazy weekend so far: hopefully yours is way better. I am really just resting as this past week have been crazy and tiring.

 

This is the last post on stripes theme for this week. I wore this outfit last Monday afternoon doing basically nothing as it was just a holiday but bumped into a "fabulous man" I last saw ages ago whilst running around town aimlessly.

 

It was pleasant for us to meet at least looking decent enough for a meet greet moment and we ended up having drinks together and catched up for old time sake as there has been a lot happening in our lives ever since last seeing each other. So, this outfit kinda rescued me as I was just casual but a lot more put together simultaneously.

 

When putting together this outfit there was no plan of how I wanted to look like eventually. I was just stuck with this striped tunic dress as it was the only thing I knew I had to wear for the day. I just threw pieces together and eventually ended up with this outfit which is ok. Regardless,  I did not plan to go anywhere. It looks like my converse sneakers were really in play this week and they do shine :)

 

Comparing this look to other stripes outfits for this week will have to be determined by you because I will always be biased and I know you are honest enough to tell me what you think, anytime - which I appreciate :)

Tunic Dress: Target: Leggings, Parka Jacket: MrPrice, Shoes (Converse): Edgars, Sunglasses (Tom Ford): Sunglass Hut, Bangles : Pep and Lovisa

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, ladies!!!

 

Cheers,

 

 

Thulie :)

 



Stripes: Part2

Good evening my fabulous beauties!!!

 

There is not much I am going to say on this post rather than reminding you that this is a follow up post from our main STRIPES theme for this week. As I have told you from the previous post, I just got excited with this weeks theme and ended up wearing more stripes outfits than I usually do, so this is one the stripes outfits I wore last Saturday when I was visiting a dear friend.

 

We had lunch out and ran around Maclear town looking at some beautiful stuff together. This outfit was comfortable and yet chic in its own right. I really was just cute :)

 

I mixed my striped blazer with a floral skirt, cropped top and converse shoes and I really felt like I brought it to the table - I had swag written all over me. Forgive me, I really love myself so much not in an obsessive way because I can still see and appreciate beauty in others. The Leather Satchel bag really just added flavour and jazzed everything up.

 

So, what is your take ladies??? Do you think this outfit is better than the previous stripes with fur post which I sent yesterday???

If you owned a similar blazer, what could you have paired it with? 

 

Thank you for reading this post, I really appreciate having you here in my world and please don't forget to subscribe on my bloglovin

 

Blazer, Skirt, Cropped top, Gold Bangles: Mr Price, Shoes (Converse): Edgars, Bag: The Leather Satchel Co, Sunglasses (Tom Ford): Sunglass Hut, White Bangle: Lovisa

 

 

 

 

 

Just playing, having fun during my photo shoot in the middle of Maclear town

 

 

Hope you have enjoyed this post.

 

Cheers for now ladies,

 

Thulie :)  

Rocka Studded Chic

Good evening ladies...

 

It has been a windy and cold Saturday day and evening. I have been indoors heartbroken about an opportunity that presented itself but cant pursue because the timing is not good enough. Ill talk more about this when I get a final response of my proposal.

 

In the meantime, I thought id send you these pictures of myself when I was taking my car to NetStar to get a new tracker device be installed and also going for lunch with a dear friend.

 

The entire look is inspired by this acid wash Guess Studded Denim Vest. My red studded heels had to come to play as well... I am in love with this look. It is so Chic and Rock-Starish :) 

 

How do you wear your denim vests and what is your take on my look???

Skirt: Thrifted, Vest: Guess, T-shirt & Heels: Woolworths, Bangles: Lovisa, Necklace: MrPrice,  Sunglasses: Tom Ford

 

Hope you are having a fab weekend ladies...

 

See you soon.

 

Cheers.

 

Thulie :)

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 ...