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: Peplum

 

Hey, Beauties!!!

 

Hope you all enjoying your Saturday! Its freaking cold where I am. Winter is sneaking in slowly but surely. I must admit I cant wait to pull out my winter gear.

 

This post is about Curves Around the World Peplum theme. I never really indulged into Peplum as a result I only have this peplum top which I bought on a highly discounted sale. I don't really have many reasons for not having more peplum items....at some point when its started being on trend, I kinda convinced myself that I wont look good in peplum as it will add volume on my thick hips but looking at these pictures my perception is changed - I look good and well proportioned. So, I was wrong!!!

 

Its clear that in future I will have to give some trends a benefit of the doubt before dismissing the idea of wearing them.

 

Yes, this is my version of Peplum Style. Hope you love it :)

 

 

Skirt: Mr Price

Peplum Top: Fashion World

Boots: RMK Footwear

Belt: Woolworths

Bag: Thrift

Bangle: Lovisa

Watch: American Swiss

Oversized Jersey: Woolworths

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace

Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves

Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World

Nina (USA): Curvy Mod

 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 :)

CHUBBY CARTWHEELS - BANDEAU PART1

 Good Evening, Friends :)

 

Hope you have not forgotten about my collaboration with Shawna's  Awesome Online Shop. Many people have been celebrating valentines day yesterday and still continue to celebrate throughout this weekend. 

 

I think this outfit ensembled using her Bandeau could be worn for these celebrations. Pairing of her bandeau with a bodycon skirt reminds me of cocktail dresses and the, timeless ones :)

 

At first I was not sure whether to add the choker but I am happy I did. Looking at these pictures gives me joy on creating an awesome outfit which is so badass and rockstar at the same time. I don't live according to some standards put up by some people who think they know everything. I DO ME most of the time and that excites me.

 

Yesss......allow me to be cocky: this outfit is adorbs!!! Love it too??? Hope you do, cause its worth at least that :)

 

So, don't forget heading to Shawna's  Awesome Online Shop and get yourself something.

 

 These are some of her social networks. facebook page , Chubby Cartwheels Facebook Page, Chubby Cartwheels Instagram and her blog. 

 

Do check her out :)

 

 

 

 

 

Skirt: Mr Price

Bandeau: Chubby Cartwheels

Heels: Woolworths

Purse: Thrifted

Watch: American Swiss

Bangle: Truworths

Neckpiece: Thrifted

Earings: Mr Price

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much guys,

 

Enjoy your evening and your weekend friend ....

 

Cheers, Thulie :)



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: CLUTCH BAG

 

Good Morning, Friends!!!

 

The festive season is heating up and going to work these days just doesn't make sense at all. Its a pity for people like me cause the only time ill join my family is around the 23rd December 2013. Until then, I just have to hang in there :)

 

This weeks Curves Around the World theme is CLUTCH BAG!!! This is one theme that is really not talking to me - I mostly carry sling bags and most of them are not even easy to convert into clutch bags. Clutch bags I have are very small and meant for formal events so, thinking of using them for this specific post was just out of question only because these days I am less motivated to really dress up as all I am thinking about is my departure to home. 

 

Below is a picture of me in just the only clutch that is decent enough for me carry with my current unmotivated outfits. This picture is actually extracted from our first ever theme ANIMAL PRINT - check more pictures and read that post here.

  

 

Today, I decided to chop all my hair down because I was due for another hairdo and I just opted to go natural and NO REGRETS so far :)

 

 

I changed into a thrifted sweater later because the weather got more cooler than during the day.  

 

 

Its unfortunate that I left the clutch I have shown you at my mothers house from my last visit and for this theme I used my Chanel Double Flap Bag as a clutch. I made short the hardware sling and tucked it inside to be able to carry it as a clutch. Whoalla, a lady needs to be creative in crisis situations and I am happy I did just that with the help of my work security guards on my way home (ONE OF THEM TOOK MY PICTURES and im so thankful). Desperate times call for desperate measures :)

 

 

Skirt: Jet

Sweater: Thrifted

Shoes: All Star

Bag: Chanel

Earings: Gift from a friend Nobeh

Bracelets: Fashion World

Watch: Guess

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace

Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves

Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World

Nina (USA): Curvy Mod

 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 :)