{OOTD} | 67

T-shirt – adidas | Leggings – Woolworths | Shoes – Topshop | Bandanna – The Lot | Spiral Ring – Swarovski | Earrings – Chinatown | Sunglasses – Mr Price

Okay so I am not the biggest basketball fan. I enjoy sports in general so I do keep tabs on different sports and their stars. Also basketball airs at pretty odd times here in South Africa due to the time difference. One of the teams I am familiar with is the Brooklyn Nets (Jay Z anyone?) When I saw this tee I had to have it! It was actually in the men’s section but it is the perfect fit and so sporty chic.

I wore the tee with plain leggings and honestly this is how I dress most of the time. A comfy tee, leggings or joggers and sneakers or flats. If I need to go out I throw on a pair of heels or platforms and some red lipstick. It just works for me and it also provides a great blank canvas for accessorizing

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This is the third piece of Brenda Legacy artwork. I really love how the artist conveyed so much through a very simple, monochrome piece. And of course, it was the perfect backdrop for yet another Spring monochrome outfit. One of the things I love most about Johannesburg is all the beautiful graffiti all over the city. I always stare and marvel at it and I wonder how this could possibly be called vandalism.

If you want to read about how monochromes are the business for Spring/Summer check out Shaheeda’s post here

Until next time

“A wise man told me don't argue with fools. Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who.” – Jay Z

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

{OOTD} | Buttered Popcorn

Jeans (Charlie Super Skinny) – Lucky Brand | Oversized Jumper – Self Service @ The Lot | Shoes – ALDO | Sunglasses – Old | Blue Ring – Vintage (My Gran’s) | Rose Ring – Old | Necklace – Topshop

I woke up to the news of adored actor Robin Williams’ passing away this morning and I had to wear something bright to pick up my mood. As a young child I loved him as the genie in Disney’s Aladdin. I had the movie on video (yes, video haha) and every time someone was mean to me at school I would come home and watch it and genie’s hilarious dialogue and shenanigans would lift my spirits right up. As I grew older I began to appreciate him more as an actor. I loved Mrs Doubtfire! My Mom introduced me to Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society when I was older and more recently I really appreciated his work in The Crazy Ones.

It’s so upsetting to think that someone that added so much laughter and happiness to so many lives could have been so depressed. Depression is an illness not a weakness and I hope that we can all learn from this. Even the strongest, funniest person can be battling the ugliest demons. Be kind and peaceful and do all things with a pure heart.

I love this sweater from the lot. It’s gigantic and warm and also very 90s chic. These Lucky Brand jeans literally feel like pyjamas. If you haven’t tried on a pair you really have been missing out. I added these crazy, quirky sunnies that my Dad bought me years ago when we went to visit Galleria mall which just opened. He probably thought I was nuts or that I wanted them as a joke but I have worn and loved them everywhere from Cape Town to Mauritius to Dubai! Some Girl About Town lipstick and a pair of yellow heels finished off the look. The yellow accents reminded me of buttered popcorn. Perhaps I’ll make some now ;)

Until next time

“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world” – Robin Williams (Dead Poets Society)

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox

P.S you have until tomorrow to enter the Iconic Women’s Day giveaway with ZURI! Good luck!

{OOTD} | NY Hates You

Vest – The Lot | Shirt – Mr Price | Leggings – Cotton On | Shoes – Topshop | Necklace – Metropolis | Ring – Dansk Smykkenkunst Denmark

Hey there rockstars! Okay so don’t get me wrong, I LOVE New York even though I have never been. It’s a stunning city that I’ve always dreamed of visiting and is the home to my (And Shaheeda’s) favourite show ever… Gossip Girl. In fact Dr Ahmed Kathrada told me that it is his most favourite city in the world (apart from Johannesburg of course!) and that I should definitely visit it sometime. It’s just that I also love being a little cheeky and rebellious so I couldn’t resist this vest when I saw it in the window at The Lot.

In this look I gave the vest a very grungy pairing with leather leggings, chunky shoes and a plaid shirt. Plaid is almost on its way out so I’m trying to get as much wear out of my plaid pieces as possible. I had to add some Ruby Woo to the mix and the red lips finished off the outfit really nicely.

It’s going to be a crazy and cold week! Stay warm… and sane! ;)

Until next time

“A lot of the time when I write about the person that I love, I feel like I'm writing about New York.” – Lana Del Rey

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox