{OOTD} | Ballin’

T-shirt – Stylistique Designs | Jeans – Religion Clothing | Shoes – Iron Fist (old) | Necklace – MSC Boutique (Old, store closed) | Bag – Zando | Middle Eastern Bracelet – Oriental Plaza | Bangles – Vintage | Spiral Ring – Swarovski | Sunglasses – Thrift Store

Hello lovelies! Today I am sharing a look I put together with a t-shirt the lovely Jacqueline from Stylistique Designs gifted to me. She told me to pick a tee from her collection and then she chose an extra one for me. This is the tee that she chose for me and I’m really surprised and humbled because we barely knew each other but she made the perfect choice! There are some super awesome designs in Stylistique Designs’ collection and you can get them on a sweater, vest, t-shirt or hoodie. They also do the most amazing pillowcases and cushions too!

If you know me you know that I love my city. Heck, just my blog’s name will tell you that. Every day I discover new reasons to love living here despite the crime (it’s really bad, but you have to be vigilant and take steps to keep yourself safe… also there are other dangerous cities out there) and the dry Highveld climate (nothing that can’t be fixed with a humidifier and some good hair-care and skincare products). I originally just wanted to shoot these photos in my backyard but Shuaib dragged me out. He says that i have to show off my city on the blog. We shot these in Rosebank near the Gautrain station. It is fast becoming one of my favourite shopping spots and I love coming to the Zone for coffee, movies and fro-yo.

I decided to keep the look monochrome with a slight edge. I love to dress in a simple but edgy way and a pair of statement heels and some jewellery is all you need to go from comfy to chic. I also added some Kelly Yum Yum lipstick to the mix. I love the bright pink and the lipstick feels amazing on.

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Until next time

"This City is what it is because our citizens are what they are." – Plato

"Every city in the world always has a gang, a street gang, or the so-called outcasts." – Jimi Hendrix

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | PARDON MOI!

Leggings – Cotton On | Top – RE:_ @ Woolworths | Cardigan(old) – Jay Jays | Necklace(old) – MSC Boutique | Heels – Iron Fist | Ring – Swarovski

Woohoo! This is my 100^th post and definitely one of my favourite outfits! I literally just threw it together and it really highlights elements of my personality. I love skulls but I am a girly girl. I can a bit (ok quite) rude at times, hence the PARDON MOI! And I LOVE Hello Kitty… I just got my prescription lenses put in these glasses and I doubt I will be taking them off anytime soon. I didn’t quite bother with my hair and I was honestly just happy with the way I looked :)

I really like t-shirts with little phrases on them and this is not quite a tee which I really love. The shape and cut is perfect to layer over leggings.  Leather look pieces are quite in this Winter and these leggings were 2 for R400 at Cotton On. There are lots of other styles to choose from but they’re selling out quick so hurry!  If you are embracing the leather trend, do be careful not to wear too many pieces together. Leather is a tricky fabric and there’s a fine line between fashionable and trashy. Lace is also pretty big for Winter and I also find it is more effective in smaller doses. This necklace from My Sister’s Closet is the perfect way to add a bit of lace to your outfit.

I really am learning to stop trying to fit in and just let who I am shine through in my outfits. I am so grateful to every single one of my readers and followers for playing the biggest and sweetest role in this process. You really are awesome!

Until next time

“Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess” – Edna Woolman Chase

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox