Crop tool /_ /

The crop top has hit SA, it has hit us as hard as it did in the 80's (minus the hallucinogen hair spray high)

Skip the 90's crop top with low lying jeans, the crop top remains partnered and is best flattered by a high waisted summin summin... no navel allowed (although I have seen it successfully pulled off, don't try it at home)

Photo by : B.Rubinyo
location: Lauriston Court roof


High waisted jeans: Top Shop
Sailor stripe crop top : Top Shop found in (secret) Local department store
Wedges : Herry (Turkish Imports)

Extra! Extra!

Every outfit can only be complete with the perfect accessory. I'm a plain Jane when it comes to accessories, but I recently realized the error in my ways ( thank you Norwegian Wood!). Anyways so here is my little piece on my favorite accessories:

The Vintage Clutch

Can't remember where I got this, but I recall there was hair pulling involved. Must have been some vintage sale in East London. In any case this was meant to be instore, but made it to my wardrobe instead ( sorry Ed). I love its soft navy leather. Its never been worn or taken for a spin, yet still so very beautiful.



The Lenon-inspired sunglasses

Hmmmmm the story of how I got these is dubious , so I'll leave that story for another day. Aren't these glasses awesome!!! My no1 80's accessory...well Donna Summer singing "Romeo-oh-oh-oh"... follows a close second. I love these so much, I might just wear them indoors.




( my mothers 80's table cloth fits in very nicely)

Joseph

So I met up with a friend of mine yesterday which was fabulous. We spoke about the Biafra war in Nigeria, about the African elite pandemic, about colonialism and the effect of Christian missionaries on the social fabric of the African continent. A moment straight out of a Chimamande Adiche Ngozi novel. So I was particularly taken by Josephs outfit, the combination a stripe shirt with houndstooth jacket felt very African Dandy. His greatest style icon...his grandfather.

I walked through and found Mrs Auke de Vries

I was recently at a sculptors walk-through at the Nirox art foundation near to the Cradle Of Humankind. The Dutch sculptor's wife was a spectacle. I hope Im like her when I grow up :)

I have NO idea where she got her apparel from.


NOTE: Pink fishnets can work.

Till I post again. . keep fnissing :)

Blonde Ash

So my aussie mate Ash popped in yesterday for a cup of tea. She's recently cut and dyed her blonde, I'm loving how she's put the whole look together.

Scarf : Vintage
Top: American Apparel
Necklace: American Apparel



Style Tippo: Head bands make any look just that little bit special.

Me, you and Yves Klein

So I have been debating whether I can wear this dress to a wedding or not. I love the colour, Yves Klein blue, and the shape is very Balmian AW09. But the big question is...is it appropriate?

Dress: FCUK, London
Shoes: Topshop

Blue Monday

I'm all alone today, so feeling kind of blue. Ed's gone away for the week and I'm left to my own devices.

Top: Connected Generation, www.my-londonshopper.net
Dress: Black H&M bodycon dress, London
Tights: Topshop, London
Shoes: Tan Leather Brogues from Office, London...very comfy!
Hair: This is what happens when you decide to cut your hair into a fringe after 2 bottles of Proscecco. Please folks don't try this one at home.

Style Tip: Team up a pair of classic brogues with a short skirts or shorts.