Curves Around the World: Week16 - Vintage

Good morning ladies and gentlemen!!!

Todays post is all about Curves Around the World "VINTAGE" themed outfit and my Fabulous NEW HAIRSTYLE, yes fabulous, lol - I really do look pretty :)

I wore several vintage outfits last week and took a couple of pictures for this vintage theme but when I took pictures yesterday with my thrifted outfit and my new hairstyle I really opted to use yesterdays pictures for this post instead. To me they are more fab and I wanted to show you my new hairstyle.

I took this Vintage theme literally by opting to wear Vintage items instead of wearing modern items which are vintage inspired. As I said earlier this outfit was not meant for this post but is used because  it somehow fits within this theme. I have been wearing most of my thrifted items lately, everyday there had been a piece or two or the entire outfit like this one: all thrifted...

I am the lover of Vintage apparel and wearing my vintage clothes usual give me stares on the streets as most people are wearing modernised clothing. I walk tall and proudly as I know  I am my own self brand and don't need to conform with any of the styles other people are into and to be honest people do approach and give me compliments. 

I mostly go to work with my outfits and they fit perfectly in that environment because all the pieces I buy can be dressed up or down. Many of my colleagues envy me for being that comfortable buying and wearing these vintage clothes. This past winter some of them were inspired to buy their coats from the streets and wear them to work and whoala... everyone is saving money and happy :)

When I do vintage I love adding a lil'bit of quirkiness to personalise my outfits. I hate following what everyone is doing instead I mostly use what everyone is doing for my inspiration. I must say currently Vintage trend is so popular these days - everyone is really giving this trend their best shot to incorporate in their everyday looks and even to modernise the trend to their satisfaction.

Ok, lets touch base on my new hair a lil'bit ... you wouldn't expect me not to talk about it on this post, would you??? I am excited about this change and also hope you think my hair suits me and my personality and is a fab change from what I had. To be honest, it is my first time getting coloured hairstyle and this maroon/oxblood suits my skin tone. I might consider having a similar toned hairstyle in future, what do you think. Looking at this makes my black hairstyles so boring and too safe. I am enjoying living out of the box a lil' these days.

I promise to share my other vintage outfits I took pictures of as the week progress. Are you the lover of vintage??? Do you like vintage inspired modern items or do you go all out just like mwah to bring life to old clothes???

NB: All these pictures are taken using my iPhone and I must say I am pleased with the quality as I usually use my SONY camera which has perfect pictures!!! Hope you all think the same as me :)

 

This is the type of photo one would get when looking at old pictures from our families albums. I made this special effect to resemble those old times. 

 

Dress: Thrifted

 Scarf (Calvin Klein: Thrifted

 Bag (Coach):Thrifted at Lehza Vintage

Pumps and Belt: Woolworths

Bangles: Fashion World

Watch: Guess

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

 

Thank you!!!

 

Kate from Australia: Sparkles and Lace

Nina from USA: Curvy Mod

Helen from England: Everyone Should Sparkle

 

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Enjoy your day my fabulous friends :)

 

Cheers!!!

 

Thulie

 

Casual Day 2013: Go Big Night Poses...

Good evening my lovelies!!!

 

I hope your weekend is great so far - mine is, thank you :)

Tonight I just wanna share what I wore yesterday on Casual Day ... I took my pictures at night though. Couldn't miss sharing my outfit with all of you.

 

Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities (NCPPDSA), a public benefit organisation mandated to improve education, accessibility and social inclusion for persons with disabilities. Last year Casual Day raised a record amount of R22.2 million.

 

 This year, Casual Day fell on Friday, 6 September and the theme was Go BIG and I bought my R10 contribution sticker at Game Store in Kokstad: pity when taking these pictures it already fell out. I love contributing towards a good cause - I think if you are able you need to help those in need. What is your take on donation? I hope all did contribute, regardless!!!

 

Dress: Woolworths, Cardie: Fashion World, Scarf: Edgars, Stockings: Asos, Sneakers: Vans,  Sunglasses (Dior): SunglassHut, Watch: Guess

That's all for now ladies n gentlemen!!!

 

Talk to you soon.

 

Cheers :)

Curves Around the World: Week15 - Polka Dot

 

Happy Spring ladies!!!

 

It is Wednesday today, you all know what that means for you - its Curves Around the World themed outfit series!!!! This week our theme is Polka Dot - I love everything polka dot as a result I have plenty of options. Thought id do a dress outfit but decided to opt for my thrifted skirt instead. I paired this skirt with bright coloured items to bring life to it as it is a navy and its the first days of spring - I am trying my best to look relevant even though I have not sorted my wardrobe for this season.  

 

I wore this outfit yesterday at work and managed to take pictures in my office as it was a very busy day to be posing outside. I think overall, the pictures really show my polka skirt actually the entire outfit nicely. What you will notice from these pictures though is that, I have covered the sides of my hair cut because I haven't shaved them the past week and is looking bad not covered. This is mainly because my hairstyle is very old now and deserves change. I think that'll be taken care of this coming weekend. So, do look forward to a new me these coming days :)

 

Back to polka dot: everyone everywhere is wearing polka - do you like polka? Which colour combination rocks your world? I love red n white OR black n white but don't mind any polka I land my hands on :)

 

 Buttoned up thrift jacket

 

Really don't know what I was getting up to but love the picture!!!

 

Skirt and Jacket: Thrifted, T-shirt and Earings: Mr Price, Heels: Zando, Bracelet: Lovisa, Watch: Guess

 

Mochino Leather Vintage Bag :)

 

 

 

 

 

My thin, chicken legs!!!

 

Mint Shoes from Zando

 

My office

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Helen from England: EveryoneShouldSparkle

Kate from Australia: Sparkles and Lace

Nina from USA: Curvy Mod

 

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Enjoy your day my fabulous friends :)

 

Thulie :) 

 

 

Vintage Indulgence at Lehza Vintage

 

Good evening my fabulous ladies!

Tonight, I just want to share with you my little vintage bag collection from Lehza Vintage on Bid-or-Buy.  I bought all 5 bags I am showing you from her in July 2013. I first bought 3 and then 2. I never bought anything from bid-or-buy before and it was a lot of scare for me to eventually do it. I guess I was really worried of being scammed online or buy something that never gets delivered to me.

 

I learnt about bidorbuy from my bff Pumla Dlamini. She bought several vintage dresses on this site and had recommended me to check it out. Unfortunately the vintage dresses sold on bidorbuy hardly have plus sizes for thick ladies like me but when browsing through I really just got swoon into vintage bag collections and that's when I found Lehza Vintage collection and got into her world of fabulous vintage.

 

What I really like about her (Lehza) items is that they are clearly photographed in all angles and all defects found in her pieces are clearly explained and shown in her pictures. After months of checking out her vintage items I finally gave in last month and you know what? I am really giving myself a kick on my bum for not starting to buy from her earlier as she had many designer vintage bags I really liked which buy the time I started buying were sold out. Nevertheless, I am happy I am finally hooked. Really, what else can I say?

The first 3 bags I bought are bags that any working girl would appreciate having in their closet. Everyone is into Sling Bags currently and having vintage ones with perfect craftsmanship is always a bonus: I got 2 of those and the third one is a Patchwork top handle with a long strap to make it a sling whenever needed and this bag is an awesome some piece to have in my closet - love it too much than all others. The last 2 are the Gladstone Doctors Style handbag (a must have in any vintage queen's closet) and a shoulder bag.

Delivery

Lehza charges an affordable shipping fee which accommodates all items bought from her at that moment. She doesn't charge per item, which is great. Therefore, you can buy as much as you need and just pay R40 for all to be sent straight to you.

 

For me to receive my items it usually take 4 to 5 working days. I think it would be much nicer to have an option of overnight which one can pay extra for in cases of emergency where you would need an item urgently for events or something ... maybe this is already one of the things she is planning to have - it really would be awesome to have this service.

 

Communication with this lady is easy and she usually responds immediately to any enquiries forwarded to her, I love her so much for that. There's nothing much annoying and frustrating than talking to someone who careless to respond to you asap when you have concerns, panicking or have questions on the other side. So, with her its totally amazing - she is a fabulous seller I have come across and her items are much better in person than the descriptions she gives on her site.

 

Guys you really better check her out. At the bottom of this post ill leave all her links for you to check her out to support, support and support her. I am so obsessed with her site!!! Everyday I check it out before I sleep so that I don't miss on new fabulous vintage items she continuously adds. Due to my pro-activeness, on top of the 5 bags I am showing you: I have indulged on Givenchy earings and a Coach sling bag that I will reveal to you on my upcoming post about my Vintage Indulgence. I cant wait to receive both items :) 

What is your take on pre-owned items??? What is your latest buy if you do indulge like me? If you don't do pre-owned: what are your reasons not to?

This is the lady behind the brand Lehza Vintage - this name is taken from her real name. She is Lehza van der Merwe. *Picture borrowed from her facebook page*

Black Leather Dilucio Designer Sling bag R149/AUD $16

Large Leather Patchwork Top Handle R199/AUD $22

Navy Leather Gladstone Doctors Style R120 / AUD $13

Tan Leather Shoulder bag R120 / AUD $13

Dark Brown leather sling bag R220 / AUD $24 (this is the expensive of them all)

All 5 vintage bags together: aren't they amazing??? I spent on all a shocking R770 PLUS R80 postage fee which all equals to R850/AUD $93 which I struggle to use for any decent leather bag from Country Road/The Leather Satchel Company/Michael Kors/Juicy Couture etc I own - This is PURE investment and luck to own such wonderful pieces. 

 



You can get Lehza's Vintage Collection from the following BidorBuy and Lehza Vintage Facebook Page and also can get more of this fabulous lady on her blog page.

I really am happy I took the plunge to try out buying stuff online especially on bidorbuy and come across fabulous Lehza Vintage. With her accessories I can jazz up my collection of vintage apparel and happily call myself Vintage Queen, lol :)

 

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Enjoy your night my fabulous friends :)

 

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"

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Helen from England: Everyone Should Sparkle

Kate from Australia: Sparklesandlace

Nina from USA: Curvymod

 

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Thulie :) 

Curves Around the World: Week 13 - Rock Chic

Hello, Hello.... Ladies!!!

 

Its that time of the week for the Curves Around the World themed outfit posts. Yes, this weeks theme is Rock Chic!!! I am sure when you hear Rock Chic - what comes to mind immediately is Leather, Chains, spikes, dark eyed makeup, Dr Martens, studs etc!!! All the things I mentioned toughen up the outfit and gives it that edge that makes Rock Chic, ROCKS :)

 

I have a couple of Leather pieces, Doctors Martens and surely can darken my eye makeup, lol but that's kinda expected right? What triggered my thinking to be on that wave length is coming across Rihanna on some blog I visited where they focussed more on her converse hi top sneakers and when looking at her all I could see was a simple take on Rock Chic trend. With just those two pieces of clothing (dress and sneakers) and her red lip - she was effortlessly on point with this ROCK CHIC trend.

 

This picture kinda gave me an idea of items I should use to create this look. At first I wanted to recreate this entire look as I have similar items but opted to use a black dress instead of Rihanna's white one because my focal item was my recently bought Marimekko Converse Sneaks which make a better contrast with this black dress compared to a white one. A maxi dress was my order of the day: so, wearing only this maxi dress with hi tops would have not given me the effect I was looking for - adding up my gold studded denim vest made sense on many levels to take me Rock Chic land, if you know what I mean :)

 

I sprinkled some gold accessories (watch and bangles),  added red lip and my big Green Statement Earings to perfect this outfit. You all can agree with me that "A lady is incomplete without a handbag"! Right?? Yeah ... Right!!! So my Lehza Vintage brown sling bag came to play to complete this outfit. I know what you all thinking - that I have been carrying this bag quite a lot on my recent posts but what can I do when this bag just blends perfectly with my everyday outfits??? LOL ... I really am happy to have bought this bag its really perfect for my day to day activities at work and other wise. It looks small but it definitely does carry my notebook and my ipad with my wallet, car keys and makeup just perfectly. I hope my justification carries a lot of weight and you are finally forgiving me for this offence :)

 

So, dig in, indulge and definitely give feedback on your thoughts about my Rock Chic look. I look cute and  sassy - I really did enjoy taking these pictures, I know you will enjoy looking at them too and also agree that my version still qualifies my look to be called ROCK CHIC... ROCK ON LADIES :)

Rihanna rocking ROCK CHIC trend!!!

Red Lip: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain #30 - Smitten

 



Dress: Pep Stores: Denim Vest: Woolworths, Marimekko Converse Sneakers: Style36, Ring & Earings: Mr Price, Bangles: Lovisa, Mr Price and Truworths, Bag: Lehza Vintage, Tom Ford Sunglasses: Sunglass Hut, Watch: Guess 

 

These come with another pair of purple laces to change and match the inside liner should I decide to fold out the top!!! I LOVE THEM so much ...

 

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Helen from England: Everyone Should Sparkle

Bine from Germany: Bine Button

Kate from Australia: SparklesandLace

Nina from USA: Curvy Mod

 

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Thulie :)