{OOTD} | MUSE//MEWs

Hooded Top – Shop Brett Robson | Jeans – H&M | Boots – Timeless Shoes (Gift) | Sunglasses – Primark

The hysteria of Pokémon Go was at its peak when I was in the UK and I spent a great amount of time hunting and catching with my brothers. It was loads of fun, of course, and we also managed to see and identify loads more monuments and landmarks than we would have without the game. The downside was that we didn’t have power banks or portable chargers so our adventures were short lived.

Honestly when Pokémon Go was announced all that time ago I really didn’t think it would take on this well. I’ve always loved Pokémon, it is a warm and safe place for me and it’s something I can share with my brothers despite the mega age gap.

If you’re a regular reader you’ve probably seen my previous Pokémon themed posts. If not you can have a look here and here.

This is a very casual outfit and for running around (and catching Pokémon) I’d probably switch out the boots with sneakers. The hooded top is another winner designed by friend Brett. There’s tons of gorgeous stuff in her store right now so best you have a look. ;)

The lipstick is Urban Decay Vice in Violate. I am OBSESSED with these lipsticks. More on that soon though!

Now, best I’d get going. Jigglypuff is trying to alert me of the Mew (MEWS/MUSE haha!) that’s lurking about.

Until next time

“Even if you lose in battle, if you surpass what you've done before, you have bested yourself.” – Marshal, Unova Elite Four

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

P.s I’ll be sharing some travel photos, tips and hauls soon. Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to know. 

{OOTD} | French Fried

 Sleeveless Coat – MrP Project | T-shirt – Soda Bloc | Leggings – Woolworths | Boots – ZARA | Quilted Bag – Chinatown | Necklace – 32 Clothing | Sunglasses – ZARA

Hi lovelies! As you can see, today I took my Furfrou out for a walk ;) Furfrou is a Pokemon based on a huge French poodle. If you manage to catch one, you can take it and have it styled in many different ways. They’re usually quite large in size, sometimes bigger than the trainer!

The transitioning of seasons is my favourite dress up time of the year. Unfortunately this year we went straight from icy Winter to scorching Summer. That didn’t stop me from wearing the clothes though and this is one of pre-summer looks.

As you probably already know, I love monochrome. It’s really chic and it works for any season but it is especially perfect for the in between.

Because of this adorable t-shirt I decided to go a little bit French with the outfit. The tee is from Soda Bloc which is new store by the Foschini Group. They actually cater for teens but they have the cutest pieces and the size 30 or 32 fits me perfectly. Statement tees are fun and quirky and you can work them on their own or under cardigans and jackets too.

Leggings and boots are also key pieces for the seasonal transition. These boots have really gotten some great wear over Winter and I think they’re going to be on my feet until the very last cool day.

Sleeveless coats like this one are really in right now and they’re perfect if you just aren’t ready to bare your shoulders yet. It’s also a really chic piece to finish off an outfit.

Add some statement sunnies, a pretty quilted bag and your straight out of the grooming parlour Furfrou and you are good to go! ;)

Until next time

“Bad days are best forgotten over French fries” - Unknown

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | PokéYo

Dress – MrP | Boots – ZARA | Bag – Stylemology | Spiral Ring – Swarovski | Hat – Topshop | Bracelet – Sanrio | Necklace – MSC Boutique

It’s 2015! Even though I’m not back in Johannesburg just yet I am totally amped to start blogging again!

Pikachu loves to play but don't touch his cheeks unless you'd like a nasty shock!

At the end of last year I did a fun Star Wars post which got such a great response so I decided to start the year off with something similar. You guys might recognize the outfit from my Style Diary for the SA Fashion Handbook. I thought it could do with the addition of some of my cute friends because I did not much else except relax and play lots of Pokémon over the holidays.  

Sylveon is my best friend. She loves to eat pink PokePuffs but beware of her Dazzling Gleam!

My Inkay is a little shy but his Psywave is mean!

I personally think that fashion is a tool we can use to express who we are rather than an embellishment to make us look ‘pretty’ or ‘stylish’ I think it’s really important that elements of one’s personality shine through in what they wear. I do not see the sense in wearing exactly what the mannequin in a store is wearing. It was after all, the late great Gianni Versace who said, “Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live.”

Here’s to a fabulous, fashion filled 2015!

Until next time!

“I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are irrelevant; it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” – Mewtwo

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

P.S my Sylveon and I would love to battle you! My 3DS Friendcode is 0387-9825-9172 xx