{Instagram Catch-Up} | February 2015

I cannot believe that the second month of the year has already come to an end. Here are some highlights from my month.

1.       I am so obsessed with this t-shirt that Luxury Fashion SA sent me

2.       Caramel tea and cupcakes with the Miss Veet SA finalists. The winner will be announced on the 12^th of March and I will be sure to tell you who has won.

3.       Graham Moore who won for his writing on The Imitation Game gave one of the most beautiful, touching speeches at the Oscars this year. I really hope that it inspires people as much as it inspired me.

4.       Zakiyya from Loubi Lovers and I have developed a tradition of taking shoe photos at every event we attend together. This is from the Dune London event at the Four Seasons.

5.       This is the outfit that I wore for the Dune London event. It was on a Friday so I went with an abaya.

Valentine’s Day was very relaxed for me but still lots of fun

6.       The lovely people at Edgars sent me these divine cookies which (of course) did not last long.

7.       Some pretty Valentine’s Day inspired pieces.

8.       Picnicking in the gardens. The bread and mayonnaise were homemade (YUM!)

9.       A much needed Mocha Break at Vida E Caffe

10.   Nude pumps, vintage snakeskin and Burberry silk for a River Island event.

11.   River Island spoils and my vintage snakeskin (It was my Mom’s, she got it in the 90s)

12.   Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy passed away on the 27^th. He was so wise and touched the lives of so many fans.’

13.   Celebrating the Lunar Chinese New Year with style.

I hope you all had a fantastic February and I wish you all the very best for March!

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Until next time

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

Valentine’s Day | A Flashback with Iron Fist

When I first moved to the City of Gold, I was lucky enough to collaborate with Iron Fist. I really love the brand and I own many many many pairs of Iron Fist shoes so it was a dream-come-true.

I once went into the Rosebank store wearing a necklace I created myself. Thanks to the keen eye of the manager Megan, I was approached by the owner of the store to design and handcraft a collection of necklaces that they would sell for Valentine’s Day. It was an amazing opportunity and I created a few pieces that were photographed with the Iron Fist shoes. I was terribly nervous but thankfully, they sold really well. The store is now closed unfortunately and Iron Fist stock is quite difficult to come by in South Africa but I always be grateful for it and cherish the memory. It was the first time that I actually felt I could do something in fashion.

I thought I’d share this special memory with you. Here are some of the photos shot by Anabela Lourenco.

Until next time

Love and Sparkles
Zaakira XOX