Looks Of The Week - 14/01/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A round-up of the weeks most fashionable looks.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-a4-WHKDjKGsmcO3CBOve8KwH99B9GVHSMOA0kvGFS3hN0_IeoOSMPgGvQmPFrpthtc0ySe4dlTQz_eghZrUXRI6XsHCGgm9MKuaWq6syYDF7Uj780A41PEX_7Q8BrO1bpiiRcDtEiPX1/s1600/lotw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-a4-WHKDjKGsmcO3CBOve8KwH99B9GVHSMOA0kvGFS3hN0_IeoOSMPgGvQmPFrpthtc0ySe4dlTQz_eghZrUXRI6XsHCGgm9MKuaWq6syYDF7Uj780A41PEX_7Q8BrO1bpiiRcDtEiPX1/s640/lotw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kim Kardashian</b> was photographed on the streets of LA, wearing a cherry red <i>Equipment</i> blouse with camel coloured high-waisted pants by <i>Rachel Zoe</i>. She carries a <i>Hermés Birkin</i> bag and walks in nude <i>Louboutin </i>heels. Are we loving or loathing this look?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> looked chic in a scene for 'Gossip Girl', wearing a black trench coat and tights, teamed with <i>Jimmy Choo</i> knee-high boots, a turquoise <i>Autumn</i> cashmere scarf and fabulous colour-blocked 'Chameleon' bag by <i>Fendi</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pippa Middleton</b> in a street savvy London look, with a mauve <i>Ralph Lauren</i> blazer, black <i>Tania</i> shift dress, <i>Alice by Temperley</i> animal print scarf and <i>Zara</i> ankle boots. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olivia Palermo</b> mixes it up with a fur vest, striped grey and blue sweater, leather <i>Daryl K</i> skinnies, a <i>Hermés Birkin</i> bag and burgundy <i>Brian Atwood</i> boots.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwuZgkk0LYfYqncjtBJAOTne-KXUZVXOXYExhtCRPU45-heYLPsfSpKX-BLWJsGdXhSQv3YVXwbJ60-RBaOi7jlEPQGA7H2woRVnipCYYp2wQmZ5HSr-V6PW8qeSlloYeLDQCg_-PflNy/s1600/lotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwuZgkk0LYfYqncjtBJAOTne-KXUZVXOXYExhtCRPU45-heYLPsfSpKX-BLWJsGdXhSQv3YVXwbJ60-RBaOi7jlEPQGA7H2woRVnipCYYp2wQmZ5HSr-V6PW8qeSlloYeLDQCg_-PflNy/s640/lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nicole Richie</b> wears my favourite ensemble of the week, by <i>Antonio Berardi</i>. It features an oversized pale pink suit jacket with bejeweled skinny pants. Her nude platforms are by <i>Christian Louboutin </i>and gold clutch by<i> House of Harlow</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Zoe Saldana</b> is poised in a floaty black <i>Jason Wu</i> dress with embellished collar. She paired it with ankle strap 'Teresa' pumps by <i>Brian Atwood</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Michelle Williams</b> looked swish in a pale pewter metallic satin dress with beautifully beaded bodice by Prada. Strappy gold <i>Prada </i>heels complete her outfit.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Gillian Zinser</b> from '90210' showed off her unique style in a black, green and red floral skirt, worn with a strapless lace corset. It's refreshing to see someone not in the usual cocktail dress or evening gown.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nina Dobrev</b> wears a romantic ivory and pink floral chiffon dress by <i>Monique</i> <i>Lhuillier</i>. She accessorized with a pink <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> clutch and peep toe <i>Louboutins</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">P.S The lovely Katherine from Katattack interviewed me recently, you can read it <a href="http://katattack2000.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/interview-frills-and-thrills/">here</a>. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week - 14/01/12

A round-up of the weeks most fashionable looks. Kim Kardashian was photographed on the streets of LA, wearing a cherry red Equipment blous...

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Resolutionize 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm not good at New Years Resolutions. I find myself setting up goals that are far out of reach, beyond the realms of possibility. So this year, I decided to simplify things a bit, and make a list that's sensible enough to stick to...for <i>all</i> twelve months of 2012.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfU-iYFll8qLhn8dLhJa99pTpTtdtbDtHdzjgV_USYgGUT4OZAVuKIJbZ3LZxlFG59uiX69GaVENEXJefZWO8sya__XjeSBN1cfKF5xurmL4YEucK06mGBNdm5hhlrzaWNH2Gi-16aY-t/s1600/2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfU-iYFll8qLhn8dLhJa99pTpTtdtbDtHdzjgV_USYgGUT4OZAVuKIJbZ3LZxlFG59uiX69GaVENEXJefZWO8sya__XjeSBN1cfKF5xurmL4YEucK06mGBNdm5hhlrzaWNH2Gi-16aY-t/s640/2012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">*P.S   Check out the travel guest post I did on the lovely Vanisha's blog <a href="http://vanishaslife.blogspot.com/2012/01/perfect-day-in.html">here</a>. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span>

Resolutionize 2012

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The Wonders Of My World

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My monthly musings...</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">South African fashion brand <i>Urban Glamour</i> have just launched their Spring handbag line, which has a trendy colour-block theme. This stunning high-fashion range is all made locally, and is also available in the US (New York), Germany and Italy. See the Urban Glamour <a href="http://www.urbanglamour.co.za/">website</a> for more details. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The designers have given me an exclusive sneak peek into what we can expect from the upcoming collection.</span> </li><br /></ul><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w0gC_GbJQMo/TrmEMt083-I/AAAAAAAAB_o/jY8aAXrvW4g/s1600/urban+glamor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="451" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w0gC_GbJQMo/TrmEMt083-I/AAAAAAAAB_o/jY8aAXrvW4g/s640/urban+glamor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm thrilled to be featured on two lovely blogs this month. Makeup-loving <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Rakhshan </span>asked me a few questions on her adorable beauty blog <a href="http://rakhshansblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/featured-blogger-today-sam-from-frills.html">here</a>. </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Boston-based South African blogger <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kbd </span>asked me to share my favourite places to visit for her 'Tour South Africa' series. It's in 3 parts, which you can read on her inspiring travel blog <a href="http://southofthesahara.blogspot.com/search/label/Tour%20South%20Africa">here</a>.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have discovered the cure for insomnia! It is completely safe and there is no hypnosis or pills involved. I can't believe no one has thought of this before! The key is...reading mind-numblingly boring business textbooks before you go to bed - it works like a charm. I guarantee that after the first 2 pages, you will be dazed into a deep slumber.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I really should patent this idea...I could even lend out my books to start </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">;)</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've noticed that you can tell within the first half an hour of meeting someone new whether you're going to like them or not and whether or not you would want to pursue a friendship with them. </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's always uplifting to see an outfit you've already bought in an 'exclusive' boutique for R500, when you've only paid R100 for the same thing somewhere else.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been seriously addicted to Chai Lattes lately; so much so, that I've learnt to make it myself. It requires some effort but the end result is delicious. Try out <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Chai-Latte/">this easy recipe</a>, which has step-by-step instructions & photographs in case you get lost along the way. A good tip: you can replace the sugar with honey if you prefer.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I read an interesting newspaper article this week that characterized Facebook users into 5 different categories. It gave me some insight into the social networking site, seeing that I am not a member of it. The political editor and author, Mr J Sikhakhane divided the groups into: </span></li><br /></ul><ol style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alpha-socialisers:</span> men under 25 who use the network for short periods of time, to meet new people, flirt and for entertainment purposes.</li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Attention-seekers:</span> mostly teen girls and women who constantly post provocative photographs of themselves with friends and 'customize their profiles'.</li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Followers: </span>who join the network to keep up with their friends.</li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Faithfuls:</span> men and woman who are content with their own lives and social surroundings. Being more settled, they do not crave attention and use the site to reignite friendships from school or university.</li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Functionals:</span> who use Facebook for a particular reason (ex. work-related), and who are unconcerned with socializing, meeting their soulmate or viewing comments and photos.</li><br /></ol><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Studying in a creative field, I've been wondering how university lecturers grade exams and assignments for art and design subjects. How <i>does</i> one measure 'creativity', when the concept of what it is differs so vastly from one person to the next? My idea of a beautiful piece of art/writing/prose/poem/architectural or advert design could be substandard to someone else. </span><br /><br /></li><br /></ul><div><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would love to hear your thoughts on the last two.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Wonders Of My World

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Sunshine Blog Award

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks so much to the lovely <a href="http://discoveringlacampagne.blogspot.com/">Aurelia</a> for presenting me with the <i>Sunshine Blog</i> <i>Award.</i> </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so thrilled, you made my week :)</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgY9X_DBcJKQCrOrIEc6u_KjKWlyLZe2eilCOKYxWsY_SSK1YZhDRblrb0hS3-GI4wWWP7RbZQ0cKvWALsaQnBmPTmZtMTnC8lxz6giY3z70ZmbjGwIumdc9Xw_GYRpaZeUYdv59cnhyphenhyphenD/s1600/sunshine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgY9X_DBcJKQCrOrIEc6u_KjKWlyLZe2eilCOKYxWsY_SSK1YZhDRblrb0hS3-GI4wWWP7RbZQ0cKvWALsaQnBmPTmZtMTnC8lxz6giY3z70ZmbjGwIumdc9Xw_GYRpaZeUYdv59cnhyphenhyphenD/s400/sunshine.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Rules</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Thank the blogger that gave you the award and mention it on your blog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Answer the list of questions that follow.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Pass the award on to ten other fantastic bloggers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Q & A</span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Colour:</span></b> Cerise pink and black<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Animal:</span></b> Cats and jellyfish<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Number:</span></b> 2<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Drink:</span></b> Café au Lait and Strawberry Daiquiris<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Facebook or Twitter:</span></b> I am not a member of either networks.<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Your Passion</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">:</span></b> Fashion, writing, family and friends.<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Giving or Getting Presents</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">:</span></b> There is nothing quite like the joy of giving gifts.<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Pattern:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span>Stripes for clothes and damask for decor.<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Day:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span>Good hair days and Sundays.<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Favourite Flowers</span>:</b> Pink Daffodils - although this could be a myth ;)<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am passing on the Sunshine Award to these ten fabulous bloggers:</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cinderellaalert.blogspot.com/">Cinderella Alert</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://fashionavenuefashion.blogspot.com/">Fashion Ave</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://loveitalianfashion.co.za/">Love Italian Fashion</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://maryanddyer.blogspot.com/">Mary and Dyer</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ghitaishere.blogspot.com/">Ghita is Here</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://baileyschneidersblog.blogspot.com/">Vanilla Blonde</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://fashiono2.blogspot.com/">Fashion Oxygen</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://annaeva.blogspot.com/">Annaeva</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.my-philosophie.com/">My Philosophie</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beingbrazen.com/">Being Brazen</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope that each of amazing bloggers will continue to spread the sunshine :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ciao for now!</span></div>

Sunshine Blog Award

Thanks so much to the lovely Aurelia for presenting me with the Sunshine Blog Award.   I am so thrilled, you made my week :) The Rules 1. ...

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The Wonders Of My World

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A collection of random thoughts...</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9Pj2e6c4H0/TmjkySW_H-I/AAAAAAAABUY/wl6E9-RytxU/s1600/sjp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H9Pj2e6c4H0/TmjkySW_H-I/AAAAAAAABUY/wl6E9-RytxU/s1600/sjp.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would like to thank the lovely Anna Louise for featuring me on her inspiring blog this week. She had asked me a few fun questions for her interview series called "A Piece of..." You can read it <a href="http://www.anna-louise.co.za/?p=1674">here</a>. </span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although it's Spring and everyone else is filled with glee - I actually miss winter. I miss the warm chunky knits that hide the effects of too much good comfort food. I miss the excitement of a snow day. I miss the winter boots that I bought but never wore. I miss cozying up next to the fireplace and most of all, I miss drinking all those cups of coffee to keep warm. </span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">This is a good year for <i>SA Idols, </i>the talent has been the best we've ever seen in all seven seasons. My two favourite contestants, Freddie and Dave are still in the running for the grand prize. It would be a travesty if neither of these two rockers won. See them sing <a href="http://www.dstv.com/mnet/idolssa/Video/">here</a>. P.S Don't forget to check out Freddie's brilliant rendition of "Seven Nation Army" while you're there. </span></i></span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span>Masterche</i>f is coming to South Africa! As a huge fan of the reality cooking competition, I am very excited. I was seriously considering entering, but my inability to multitask, perilous knife skills and fussy food habits will probably not see me past the Audition room door. If you are a passionate amateur South African cook (without any of my above-mentioned impediments), I hope that you will enter.</span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The curse of my lost camera is finally over! No, I didn't find the mysteriously misplaced camera, but my dearest brother did get me a splendid new one as a gift. Thanks bro! I can now get back to taking photos, as soon as I figure out how to work this gadget. </span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ghdsouthafrica">Ghd</a> in association with <i>Cansa</i> will be styling hair for a charitable purpose on 1 October 2011. The style-A-thon events will be held in 4 shopping malls in 3 cities around the country, where you can have your hair professionally styled for R50 (R20 for kids), which will go towards raising funds for cancer. This worthy cause brings a new meaning to "beauty with a purpose". </span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're considering long-distance learning in South Africa - please don't. As a victim of this failed system, I wouldn't advise it to anyone. The country's three major correspondence colleges - <i>Unisa</i>, <i>Damelin</i> & <i>Intec</i>, were all under fire on a <i><a href="http://beta.mnet.co.za/carteblanche/Article.aspx?Id=4378&showId=1">Carte Blanche</a></i> exposé. <i>Intec</i> is by far the worst. Study material hasn't been delivered on time or at all, assignments haven't been marked, money has been embezzled and it only gets worse with more than a thousand complaints on <a href="http://www.hellopeter.com/">Hellopeter</a>.  </span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In view of the previous point, I am starting to think that my streak of bad luck has turned into a recurring role in <i>Lemony Snicket's</i> "Series of Unfortunate Events". That did turn out well in the end though?</span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It so happens that just as you get used to a great new hairdresser or beauty therapist, either they will move away, or you will. Then you will have to suffer many bad hair cuts and brow waxes before you find a stylist you can trust again. And it probably won't be long until they move too. It's a vicious circle.</span></li><br /><li style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wish there were a simpler way of knowing <i>when</i> to take a plunge into the deep end, and <i>when</i> to wade in shallow waters.</span></li><br /></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span id="goog_419897751"></span><span id="goog_419897752"></span></span>

The Wonders Of My World

A collection of random thoughts... I would like to thank the lovely Anna Louise for featuring me on her inspiring blog this week. She had as...

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Happy Spring Day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To mark the start of Spring, I am thrilled to be featured on the lovely blog, <a href="http://becomingyou.co.za/2011/08/31/what-i-sam-from-frills-and-thrills/">Becoming You.</a> Blogging supermum Kathryn asked me a few interesting things about myself for her interview series called "What I..." You can read it <a href="http://becomingyou.co.za/2011/08/31/what-i-sam-from-frills-and-thrills/">here.</a> I must admit that I hadn't really thought of any of these until she asked. It actually got me to philosophize a bit. Thanks Kathryn!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing everyone on the south side of the globe a Happy Spring Day! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNTMd42s3L715vWux8R2Jz1K536_dXnjYmv_pr24gAtsHextGF7bQFOY-suCTdNI35p3_Q859fDoXlYZ5ARlqOrLvyAbtJFCpij0Rpv2LgaGCeVnlMfaCKTyr08BavNLdVxIIf9Ex7Kv4/s1600/spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNTMd42s3L715vWux8R2Jz1K536_dXnjYmv_pr24gAtsHextGF7bQFOY-suCTdNI35p3_Q859fDoXlYZ5ARlqOrLvyAbtJFCpij0Rpv2LgaGCeVnlMfaCKTyr08BavNLdVxIIf9Ex7Kv4/s1600/spring.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, </span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> waiting somewhere behind the morning."</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">John Boyton Priestley</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div></span>

Happy Spring Day!

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One Lovely Blog Award

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What an exciting way to start the week. I was presented with the 'One Lovely Blog Award', by the very sweet Aurelia, from the blog, <a href="http://discoveringlacampagne.blogspot.com/">Discovering La Campagne</a>. Thank you for this 'lovely' honour. I've seen this series floating around the blogosphere for a while now and I'm delighted to be a part of it. It aims to applaud all the wonderful bloggers out there.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Rules Are:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Mention and link back the blogger that nominated you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Copy and paste the logo below onto your blog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Write down 7 random facts about yourself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Award 15 other great bloggers and notify them about it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR78DWT1fntK4MwJRjGlvxhWTdoPC1E9nbqKv1QYjKyvpqq9pI0o82Dc876yVLDvHIcs0viu0xITWPYAq29eWwwY8NWs7n1ObVMmR0xr_o8Ca_fUyd5IRmw1mjdCOk_jX-oTT4XXU7LQwH/s1600/one.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR78DWT1fntK4MwJRjGlvxhWTdoPC1E9nbqKv1QYjKyvpqq9pI0o82Dc876yVLDvHIcs0viu0xITWPYAq29eWwwY8NWs7n1ObVMmR0xr_o8Ca_fUyd5IRmw1mjdCOk_jX-oTT4XXU7LQwH/s320/one.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7 Random Things About Me</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. All the coffee in Columbia will not make me a morning person.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. I didn't know I wanted to study Journalism until I accidentally walked into the wrong lecture hall on my first day of campus. I was so captivated by what I heard, that I decided to stay...for the next three years.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. I absolutely hate dots. With a passion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. The meaning of my name is 'Storyteller'. It is a mere coincidence that this ties in with my career choice at point Nr 2.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. I am a semi-vegetarian with a weakness for carbs. I could survive solely on pasta.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. The most fascinating cities I've been to are New York, Las Vegas, Beirut and Istanbul.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. One way to torment me is to take me to the beach. Sea sand and I are sworn enemies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>My Picks for 'One Lovely Blog Award'</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://glossaryzine.blogspot.com/">Glossary</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lovecupcakecouture.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Couture</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.starenrojo.com/">Star en Rojo</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://indieberries.blogspot.com/">Indieberries</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://sofiehn.blogspot.com/">Your Princess Is In Another Castle</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.beingbrazen.com/">Being Brazen</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.fashionjazz.co.za/">Fashion Jazz</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://peasinablog.com/">Peas in a Blog</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.simplyjustlovelyblog.com/">Simply Just Lovely</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lanaloustyle.blogspot.com/">Lanalou Style</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://lilaygris.blogspot.com/">Lila Y Gris</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.emmajanenation.com/">EmmaJane Nation</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.glamoureglace.com/">Glamour & Glacé</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://kissblushandtell.com/">Kiss, Blush & Tell</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://baileyschneidersblog.blogspot.com/">Vanilla Blonde</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;">I hope each of these amazing bloggers will continue with this awards series, and "Make the circle bigger," as we South Africans would say  ;)</div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span id="goog_418077367"></span><span id="goog_418077368"></span>

One Lovely Blog Award

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The Wonders Of My World

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_zqviVyC_I/Tbh0epC6lZI/AAAAAAAAAfM/GlC7MzE8jcY/s1600/red-velvet-cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_zqviVyC_I/Tbh0epC6lZI/AAAAAAAAAfM/GlC7MzE8jcY/s400/red-velvet-cupcakes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some things are just not fair. Like how Durban experiences 29 degree Autumn days, while the rest of us in Small Town, SA shiver in the 10 degree cold.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't believe that I hadn't discovered the joys of red velvet cupcakes before this weekend. If you've never had one before, try making them with this easy <a href="http://foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/red-velvet-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/index.html">recipe</a>. You can thank me later by sending a batch ;)</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This post was meant to feature the pics I took of the beautiful boutiques and shopping havens at the coast. But sadly my camera mysteriously disappeared in one of the malls, (probably because I was too distracted by all the pretty clothes). It freaks me out that some stranger may have found it and is now holding my photos ransom somewhere on the internet. </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've never been scared of watching horror movies, I find them to be laughable and far-fetched. What I <i>am</i> afraid of watching is gory episodes of <i>Doctor 90210,</i> Joburg drivers and anything that Lady Gaga wears and does.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While some people use hair extensions and expensive medicated hair growth formulas to get thicker, fuller hair - farmtown folk use horse shampoo. Yes, for <i>humans</i>. Strange thing is, it actually works. Don't ask how I know this.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a recent family road trip, I found out that it takes about 10 people to change a tyre. One to hold the spanner, another to hold the jack, one to delegate, two who pretend to do the work, three who actually do all the work and a few glamour boys who stand around, refusing to get their designer clothes dirty.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used to make fun of people who speak in SMS abbreviations...but now, as hard as it is to admit - I have now become one of them. OMG!  </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't get why people wear their sunglasses indoors, at night. Are they afraid that the fluorescent lighting in malls are going to emit harmful UV rays?</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last night I caught the new Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler movie, <i>Just Go With It</i><i>. </i>It was really funny and enjoyable, with stunning views of Hawaii. Definitely worth a watch for the Hula dance off between Jen and Nicole Kidman. </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'd like to thank Megan from <i>Second Floor Living, </i>who<i> </i>asked me to do a guest post for her blog on Autumn and Winter fashion trends. You can read it <a href="http://waitingformeg.blogspot.com/2011/04/frills-and-thrills-guest-post.html">here</a></span></li><br /></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Wonders Of My World

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The Wonders of My World

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kOWT-k7As_8/TZJbo5Qn11I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/9lSii8rvtFg/s1600/vanity+fair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kOWT-k7As_8/TZJbo5Qn11I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/9lSii8rvtFg/s640/vanity+fair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is said that many inventions are created by accident. If this is true, I have 'invented' the coffee scented handbag, by accidentally dropping an entire cup of expresso across a table and onto my LV <i>Bellevue </i>handbag. The bag is slightly ruined but it does smell delicious.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't get why some people use sweeteners instead of sugar in their drinks to 'cut calories' - but then have a giant slice of chocolate ganache cake with their tea or coffee. What is the logic behind this?</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My neighbour seems to moonlights as a DJ, blaring <i>Kurt Darren, </i><i>Katy Perry, Roxette</i> and <i>Tiesto</i> from his professionally loud stereo. He hosts rowdy parties every Monday to Thursday. It must be a Small Town thing - drunken partying on work nights and peaceful, sobered up weekends.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't have a sweet tooth, but after hearing great reviews about the Lindt Chocolate Brownies at <i>Melrose Arch</i>, my BFF and I decided to try it out. We were served three huge pieces of stale dry brownies, smothered in a warm dark chocolate sauce, served with a scoop of not-so-nice vanilla ice-cream. I could only endure one spoonful, it was ridiculously rich to the point of nausea. My chocolate quota for the year is up.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The creator of <i>The Vampire Diaries</i>, L.J Smith, has written her last book in this popular series, called 'The Return - Midnight'. This is the final installment in <i>The Return</i> trilogy. Expect an extremely interesting twist for Damon and a hellish rescue mission for Elena and Stephan. Buy your copy online from Amazon.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really need to learn the art of using chopsticks properly. People are starting to stare (not in a good way) at my misuse of these ancient Chinese utensils.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whoever said that women are the best multi-taskers has not met me yet. I can't type and talk at the same time. I can barely even walk and talk at the same, in fear of striding straight into a lamppost. </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If your mascara dries out, the last thing you should do is try to melt it in the microwave. (I know, I should have known better, but I did it anyway). It <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">will</span> explode and you will have to buy a new tube of <i>Maybelline</i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> a new microwave.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your true friends will gladly spend 75 cents to send you an sms and won't pressurize you to buy a Blackberry just so that they can chat to you for free. Yup, I am still on my Anti-BB Campaign.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you live in KZN, you can read my interview in the April issue of <i>Get It</i> magazine. This is a great community based publication featuring best fashion and beauty buys, décor and recipe ideas, interesting personalities and exciting places to visit. I would like to thank the magazine editor, Rachel Thomas for taking the time to drive up and meet with me and Danica for taking the photographs.</span></li><br /></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Wonders of My World

It is said that many inventions are created by accident. If this is true, I have 'invented' the coffee scented handbag, by accidenta...

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