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 :)



Curves Around The World: WEEK1 - ANIMAL PRINT

 

 

  

 Hello, hello .... ladies!!!

 

Im supposed to be sleeping but I just cant. So, because ill be having a busy and tiring day ahead today I just thought I should post this weeks series theme which is collaborated with my fabulous blogger friends from around the globe.

 

In my last post I did introduce them so the posts for this weeks theme are supposed to be up today (Wednesday).... so, because of time zone some posts from their blogs might not be up immediately so you need to be a lil' bit patient to see all fabulous posts. 

 

This weeks theme is Animal Print and it was a challenge for me to pick a perfect outfit for this post even though I am  a huge animal print lover. My Challenge was due to the fact that all items I own are very light for the weather we have been having and I take all my pictures for the blog at work during the week and if I miss that ... its an epic fail for everyone.

 

So today the weather was very much forgiving and I managed to ensemble this animal print fire, lol... The focal point was my jacket and I was a lil bit hesitant as to what to throw in for my accessories but decided to add up my animal print pumps just as an overdose of cheekiness and character and gold bracelets and earings. Also used my old favourite brown clutch bag. Hope you all love my outfit as much as I do.

 

If this was your challenge, what would have been your ideal animal print outfit??? Ofcoz, I need your inputs as well- on how I have tackled this challenge, lol.

 

Enjoy ladies and please check out my friends efforts as well. Thanx!!!

 

  

 

 

Dress: Ackermans, Jacket and Necklaces: Fashion World, Shoes: Jet, Belt and Stalkings: Woolworths, Clutch Bag: Truworths, Watch: Guess, Ray-Ban Sunglasses: (Sunglass Hut), Bracelet: Mr Price

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please check out how my lovely blogger friends have rocked this weeks animal print theme.

 

Nina: Curvy Mod

Kate: Sparkles and Lace

Laura: Lavish Laura

Helen: Everyone Should Sparkle

 

Cheers, my fabulous ladies...............Until next time!!!

 

Tulz :)

 

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 ...

 

 

"MELBOURNE CUP"

Its that time of the year tomorrow - the *Melbourne Cup* .... this is an important event in Australia for horse racing. It is hosted every first tuesday of November annually. Ladies have been pasing up today trying to ensemble outfits last minute for tomorrow. What would be your ultimate derby outfit if you were to attend this big horse racing tomorrow??? Remember, its a day to show off whether with a bag, hat, dress, shoes or all: as there will be an best outfit chosen at the end of the day. So, what would you have worn or what makes the best "Race Horse Outfit"?????