Glam Fashion Princess

Neon Inspiration

2012-01-26T15:44:00.005+02:00

Image via Style Star

I am totally smitten over the neon trend. Nicky Hilton pulls it off effortlessly in this pic above. I have started collecting a few neon items, just to name a few, the cozzie I wore on the previous post ,a pair of earings and a bright tee. What are your thoughts on this trend?

Hope you all having a great week.

Weekend Away

2012-01-24T20:32:00.007+02:00

Day 1

Day 2

*Our breakfast guests*

It's way too early to be in need of a weekend away,but my family and I could not resist Kamonande Nature Reserve. Now I am not a big fan of pitching tents and sleeping on the ground,but to my surprise we stayed in a private chalet which was definately something to brag about. We even had our own game drive bakkie at our disposal.

Please excuse my Day 1 pics,I was so tired I practically napped the day away. Day 2 however, we had an early start. We all got up and started our Game drive at 7 AM. It took us an hour to finally see some wild life. We spent the rest of the day lounging by our private pool.

In no time the weekend was over and we were packing and back to reality. This is the perfect weekend away destination as it is only a one and a half hour's drive from Pretoria.

P.S the two little ladies in my pics are my Princess's in training;)

Do you have any great getaway places you would like to share? Leave me a comment, I would love to read them!

Essie Spring 2012 Collection

2012-01-17T09:38:00.005+02:00

How gorgeous are these new colours from Essie? Love everyone of them. I am a big fan of bright nailpolish in the summer time,it kind of brightens up your day. Essie is a great brand with a large variation in their colour range,from pastels,to bright to goth like.

I am looking down at my "nude" nails and thinking that bright orange would be fabulous!You can invest in Essie’s new collection in February when it hits stores.
http://www.essie.com/

Hope everyone is having a great week.
xx

Damyller S/S 2012 Women's Lookbook

2012-01-12T15:37:00.008+02:00

I came accross this fantastic Brazilian designer Damyller today. Their designs are simple yet really wearable. That's what attracted me to look at the rest of their designs. As much as I love fashion, I must feel comfortable, now I know when it comes to shoes this is not always true, but I guess there are always exceptions. The things we do for Fashion...

The accessories on the models really compliment the outfits.These are outfits which you can copy as you see them on the models. Go have a look at the rest of their designs on the Damyller website. The colours are just gorgeous!

Lunch with the whole familia

2012-01-10T21:40:00.005+02:00

After all the Christmas and New Years festivities were over,we invited our whole family to our house for dinner,a traditional South African dish with a Portuguese twist- Beef PotjieKos. This dish is quite complex,it involves abit of layering of the ingredients and up to 4 hours cooking time.

Now being Portuguese means a big family,getting together,sharing stories and enjoying a great meal together,oh not to mention a little vinho too!Things can get out of hand,but I love family time!

The weather has been scorching hot lately,even though I love the fact that I can get my tan on,it's so uncomfortable when it comes to choosing an oufit! I can only handle wearing the minamal amount of clothing,something light but still cute. I opted for this floral dress which is flattering around the waist area.Even though my hair is loose in these pics,I quickly tied it up right after I snapped these pics!

By the way if you are wondering who that cute little guy is at the end of my post,it's my little guy - Rocco;)

Also have a look at my feature on Stylescoop!

Hope you all having a great week!

xx

Gautrain and a little shopping

2012-01-05T10:30:00.003+02:00

Yesterday my mom and I hit Sandton and of course we went on the Gautrain which is always fun.Sandton is getting incredibly big and there is just so many fantastic stores! Have a look at some of my pics taken during the day.I am also wearing my new accessories from @SassDivaSA which I bought at a recent sale.For beautiful accessories in every colour possible,please visit their stores!

V

2012 Resolutions

2012-01-03T13:26:00.006+02:00

I saw this image on lorensworld and thought it's the perfect attitude to start the new year!By the way,you should have a look at this website.Lauren is really inspirational...if you love the glamorous life.

With a new year comes New Year's Resolutions. This year I have decided to keep them visible,I mean if I look at my list from last year...not everything was crossed off. This year I will keep it short,simple and attainable!

Make more Me-Time

Update my blog more regularly

Travel more

Take my Italian lessons serious

Tone up

NEW YEAR,NEW YOU!

Miracle Cream

2011-12-20T12:35:00.006+02:00

There are many Cream's people swear by and this is my pick. The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream is truely miracle cream. I have light skinand have had a couple of sun burn momments (not pretty I might add). This cream is refered to as "The Legend" and they were not kidding.

An absolute must have, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant is a skincare classic that restores, calms and helps relieve chapped, cracked and dry skin. It works efficiently to sooth roughness, redness and minor skin irritations.

This luxurious healing cream has been praised throughout the years by beauty editors, make-up artists and models alike.

Click here to view more fantastic products:http://www.elizabetharden.co.za/

Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15 (My next Purchase)

Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant

Eight Hour® Cream Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment

Eight Hour® Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF 15 Sunscreen PA++

Eight Hour® Cream Sun Defense for Face SPF 50 PA+++ (My next Purchase)

Eight Hour® Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment

Simple Chic Summer Looks

2011-12-13T12:19:00.008+02:00

Here are some images from Truworths latest Summer Collection. Leopard print,tribal designs,shorts,bright colours are Truworths inspiration in their latest campaign. I personally love every peice above,it looks easy to wear and perfect for this holiday season.

If you are an account holder you can also have these items delivered to a store near you or to your door. Simply call 021 460 2300 or visit http://www.truworths.co.za/

xx

Cracked Nails

2011-12-11T16:37:00.002+02:00

Tip Top came out with a "U crack me up" by Rikki Brest nail polish quite a while back. I tried using it but I just didn't like the way it looked. I had a change of heart yesterday when a friend of mine was sporting a green and black version. So here we go,with a little practice, it actually comes out great. So here are my statement nails...

Essence "Black and white collection in "White Hype"
Tip Top "U crack me up" collection in "Black Mosaic Crackle"

Step one:

Make sure you have removed your previous nail varnish completely (I painyt my nails once a week). Then apply two coats of "White Rage" and allow to dry commpletely.

Step two:
Add the black nailpolish from "Tip Top" and watch it begin to crack the minute it is applied.Once dry apply two coats of the clear nailpolish to complete the look.

Now I know it looks messy,but finish the look of by taking a ear bud with nailvarnish remover and cleaning off the unwanted varnish on the ends or just take a quick bath and it cleans it up for you!

Street Inspiration

2011-12-07T10:09:00.010+02:00

Track Chic

2011-12-05T20:16:00.005+02:00

If you follow me on twitter,you would have noticed that I am not only a big lover of fashion. One of my other passions is racing. Often I go to the track on Race Day's.

It's difficult to pick the perfect outfit to wear,it is usually so hot. I chose a very casual look,I love my stripped vest like top.It is super comfy and really light. Ichoose to wear jeans because I don't want to burn!So shades a nice fedora and sunscreen is a must!I have included a pic of some of the cars on the track that day.

Have a great week

What's in the BAG

2011-11-29T20:08:00.006+02:00

It's always facinating to see what a woman keeps in her handbag,no matter what the size of her handbag is.I saw a few other fellow bloggers did a similar post and I thought it would be fun to do the same.
I definately have a bag fetish,the Guess bag above is one I use often (my bag currently),its huge and I throw everything in it.It's also really perfect during the week for work.

So here is a detailed sneak peak into what I have in my bag

My pink Panasonic digital camara in its pink case.

Nivea hand cream

Bling Bag holder/hanger

Animal print Make up bag

Justine Lip Balm

Marilyn Monroe mirror

Armani Diamonds perfume

D&G shades

Dude Delight Rimmel lipstick

Channel purse

Business cards in a silver mini purse

Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream (This is miracle cream)

Butterfly hair clip

Sowing kit

Tissues

Two things missing from my bag is a bottle of Evian water and a Yogeta strawberry lollypop from #thenative:)

Have a great week!!

V

ZARA SA Launch

2011-11-14T23:22:00.004+02:00

I was invited to the opening of Zara SA last week! I was really exited,words could not describe!I had my first taste of Zara on my travels through Europe and it is truelly a heavenly experience. Sandton City,which is where the ZARA store is located was also being unveiled that evening.This section of the mall is a definate must see.This even was truelly glamorous!

Anyways....Back to ZARA....

The clothes are bright and gorgeous....the handbags are to die for, the shoes are sexy and chic! The prices I may add are definately affordable which is always a concern for a fashionista.

I bought myself a plain,thin white 100% linen tee,which I cannot wait to pair with jeans and a sexy pair of heels....OH and my new clutch which was given to me as a gift from ZARA.

Have a look at some of the items in the store I fell in love with (I nearly took pics ofe everything..hehe)

I had the chance to run a competition on my blog and I gace a way two set of tickets to the following Ladies:

Zara Launch WINNERS

2011-11-08T14:02:00.002+02:00

Congratulations to @Amy_mi and @Hasmita,who are both the winners of the Zara launch tickets.
Ladies please send me your email addresses.

To the ladies who didn't make it,please look out for other competitions in my blog,also go visit the store once it is open,you will not regret it!
xx

Competition: ZARA SA Launch tickets

2011-11-07T15:23:00.003+02:00

I have two pairs of VIP tickets up for grabs for my readers. To enter your you should tweet why you think you should be going to #ZaraSA. Please ensure you include me in your tweet @VanessaDaSilva.

These tickets will be for you and a partner.You will need to be in the JHB area in order to qualify for the tickets. The launch is on the 9th of November at 7:30 PM

The competition will end tomorrow (8 Nov) at mid-day.

Goodluck to all of you and I cannot wait to see you there!

Rose Gold Time Travel

2011-11-03T15:04:00.002+02:00

Fossil

Michael Kors

DKNY

Guess

I am in love with Rose gold jewelery at the moment.Specifically watches.I have a few odd accessories but I am on the look out for the perfect watch.I have narrowed it down to two choices: Fossil or Michael Kors. I seem to have fallen in love with the Fossil watch but I am hoping to find something unique.

This will be my birthday present to myself,even though my birthday was in October:)

D&G WOMENSWEAR SS 2012 FASHION SHOW D&G WOMENSWEAR SS 2012 FASHION SHOW

2011-11-01T08:09:00.005+02:00

I have been so busy over the last couple of weeks,travelling around for work,luckily I was kept sane and inspired by some of Fashion Weeks collections. Dolce & Gabbana has always been my favourite brand,and they clearly never dissapoint!Have a look at the pics above to see some of my favourites from the show.

The collection has a o chic feel to it,which is great.I love the bright colours and the clothes look comfy yet sexy.

Click here to watch the show on YouTube.
V

Fashion Week: Street Style

2011-09-29T20:58:00.002+02:00

Casual Denim Love

2011-09-25T15:33:00.009+02:00

This weekend was filled with a Bachelorette party and a birthday dinners...(busy busy)...Made some time to take picture's for a quick outfit post.

I am a big fan of a nice comfy shirt,jeans and loafers.Super comfy yet chic (Luv that). Added a leopard print belt,love how much it brings the outfit together. I am rocking gold jewelery,have mentioned before that I am obsessed with gold at the moment!Also have a look at my earings,they are really long but the precious stone is such a gorgeous colour,I could not resist!

Hope everyone has a great week ahead!

My ring obsession

2011-09-19T20:39:00.006+02:00

I love accessories,but I must admit,my altimate obsession is with rings. I thought I would share a few peices from my collection:) Have a look at the pics below and tell me what you think. I have no shame when it comes to size or design!

I took some pics of all my ring in "categories" by colour,have a look....
xx

Dusty Pink Love

2011-09-13T20:38:00.004+02:00

I am in love with "Dusty Pink" clothing.I love the way it blends in with my fair skin. So much so that I have found myself buying everything I see in this colour. I gorgeous are my feather earing,very "native" like

Hope all my fashionistas are having a fantastic week!

Love V

xx

Sneak Peak Gossip Girl Season 5

2011-08-21T14:12:00.005+02:00

Once again our two favourite ladies never seem to dissapoint.I came accross some outfit pics from Season 5. I love this show and the fashion inspirtaion is endless! I cannot wait for the new season to begin in September,untill then I will leave you with these gorgeous outfit pics!

xoxo

Sexy Bottoms

2011-08-16T19:20:00.006+02:00

As much as I love dressing up,it is very important to me to be super comfy when I am at home and when I am about to go to bed. I am all about funky yet sexy PJ's. I came across the Best.Boyfriend.Ever collection from Victoria's Secret and it encompasses both sexy and comfy!Love the cute "guy" type comfy sweats and the underwear is available in bright summer colours.

Now I know you must be thinking the underwear bit is not very practical...But its sexy!Just because you going to sleep doesn't mean you shouldn't look or feel cute...well I think so:) Click here: http://www.victoriassecret.com/ to view the rest of the range.

What's your view on PJ's??

Vanessa
xx

Thanks to Stylescoop and ghd I have fabulous hair!

2011-08-14T13:50:00.003+02:00

I always get sweet comments about my hair,so I thought this would be the perfect oppertunity to do a post on my favourite hair products and what I do to get my hair looking the way it does.

Daily Routine:I don't experiment alot with my hair,I try and keep it classic. I don't have much time in the mornings to get too creative with my hair as I am usually running around trying to get dressed and have breakfast at the same time. So my hair is usually loose and straight,curly or in a pony tail with a "puffy fringe". I generally wash my hair every 2-3 days and if I am lazy I tie it up into a pony tail.
Maintanance:Every second month I trim my hair and highlight the top section with a few foils. I have never fully coloured all my hair so this is my natural hair colour.

Products: I wash my hair with Pantene/GLISS shampoo and I style my hair with the following ghd products:

Thermal Protector

Polishing Serum

Opulaence mask

Obedience Cream

Summer Inspiration: with summer approaching, I have fallen in love with the fishtail braid by Emily, one of my favourite bloggers(Cupcakes and Cashmere)

I would love to get my hands on the new Iconic Eras ghd styler,I love all the accessories it comes with,my ghd is a little too plain!

Click here to join ghd and Stylescoop on Facebook. and while you at it enter the fabulous competition on Stylescoop!

Shoe Porn: Jeffrey Cambell Foxy

2011-07-20T20:00:00.011+02:00

I am dying to have a pair of these babies. They are gorgeous,the perfect statement shoe. A little pricey,so I would settle for the look alike (brandless) pair. The T-strap ankle buckle adds a touch of femininity to these platforms. They look great in all the colours they come in, I would probably get a black pair,but how gorgeous is the mint pair above?

Now I know this is not everyones cup of tea,but I love them and they look great paired with short denims,or dressed up with a fabulous tailored pair of pants?

What do you think?Would you break bank for a pair?
xx

Sunday Afternoon Date Truffles

2011-07-17T17:11:00.010+02:00

It's been a while since I have put up a "food" post. This is probably one of the easiest and quickest recipes to make. It doesn't take too many ingredients,but you definately have to get your hands dirty when it comes to crunch time.

I was given this beautiful tea cup so I jumped an the oppertunity to accompany my green tea session with a mini bite. I love how colourful and pretty my cup is,makes my tea time fit for a princess*

I took some pic (well my brother did) because my hands were just to messy.

Date Truffles:

125g dates
65ml margarine
30ml sugar

2 eggs
2ml vanilla essence
1 Packet of Marie Biscuits
50ml coconut

Cut the dates in small peices.

Melt the margarine in a saucepan over medium heat and add the dates and mix with a wooden spoon.Beat the sugar and egg mixture together until creamy,then carefully add the date mixture.

Add vanilla essence to the mixture

Crush the Marie Biscuits in a see through plastic bag by rolling it with a rolling pin until crushed. Then add to the mixture and leave to cool.

Then start to roll the mixture into small balls.

Then roll in the coconut,one finished,place in the fridge to
set.

*Optional: Add cherries to the mixture

xx

CAT-TY Behaviour

2011-07-12T18:29:00.005+02:00

It's been way too long since my last post. So much so that some of my followers complained(You know who you are). Need to make more time for my blog!

With that said,below is my latest outfit pics. One of my favourite prints is Leopard print,its super sexy and adds glamour to any outfit. As much as I love it,I will be honest Leopard print overload is a big fashion no no. I took these pics just before heading out to lunch with la familia.

Oh by the way I have included a pic of my current obsession,my Coral Queen lipstick by Rimmel. I just love the pop of colour it creates,makes me soo happy to see bright colours, it reminds be of beautiful summer days...

Hope all my fashionistas are having a great week.

xx

Fashion Feature on Stylescoop

2011-06-26T13:46:00.007+02:00

I am very exited to tell you that I am featured on Stylescoop, on their very first feature called "fashion style bloggers we love",click here to read the rest of the post.
Stylescoop is a fabulous South African blog filled with great posts on fashion, make-up and much more,it's a definate daily must read!
For more inspiration visit www.stylescoop.co.za

Queen of Hearts

2011-06-13T11:43:00.003+02:00

I went a bit heart crazy on this post but I find myself loving all heart accessories,when I found these cute stocking,i just had to add them to my wardrobe. I am trying my best to make sure winter does not keep me from being inspired to dress cute...so here it goes...

Talking about stockings I find myself buying the craziest stocking patterns I can find. I have not braved wearing them to work yet..well lets just say people in this industry are not very fashion forward .

I know I complain about how depressing winter is but I am loving all the accessories available (boots,scarves,hats,gloves) the list is endless!

xx

Lovely Amsterdam

2011-05-21T18:49:00.007+02:00

And so my Contiki begins...AAAh dear Amsterdam...I had the most amazing time there! This was the first part of the Contiki, there was much to be learn't in Amsterdam and we sure did!

I must just say off the bat that the department stores are something to marvel about with esquiusite clothing and brands!

We had a lot of activities to go through while in Amsterdam,we did a little cycle toor in Edam and we did some cheese tasting,not to forget the Clog making,have a look at my supper cool "pink clogs"!

I got to taste these amazing waffle like biscuits called "Bakker Joop", no words can describe how delicious they were, I should seriously import some to South Africa!

Glamorous Living: Bachelorette Pad

2011-05-21T18:29:00.006+02:00

House sitting for two weeks has really got me thinking about "springing the coop".Don't get me wrong,living at home has its perks: washing done,food on demand,nanny for my dog,safety,this list goes on.....
Anyways I have been considering my own place or sharing with a friend,as usual my daydreaming kicked in and I started thinking about what my place could potentially be inspired by. Have a look at the pics above. If this isn't inspiration then I don't know what is! There are 3 rooms in particular that I will give special attention to:my bedrom,the kitchen and of coarse my closet which will have a room dedicated to it:)

Putting your best foot forward

2011-05-21T18:13:00.005+02:00

What better than a great pair of heels with daring print on them! I am a sucker for a sexy pair of heels,but I find myself looking for the most eye catching pair,as it totally transforms an outfit. Have a look at the images above,these are some of the shoes I came accross while on the hunt for the perfect pair of wildly strange heels:) I threw in some flats as they come in handy after a night of hard partying!
My favourite pair would have to be the rose pink wedge with the floral detail.

Just another excuse to dress up

2011-05-15T13:49:00.007+02:00

Attended my first winter wedding the other day, even though it is not officially winter yet,it was very cold and I was forced to change my outfit because of it! I found this really great feather headband which I thought added a pop of old Hollywood glamour to my outfit! It was so wierd wearing stocking for the forst time this year,more so that 20 minutes into the church service I already had a run in my stocking...

Decided on a change in my hairdo..loving my bangs!

Flash back to London

2011-05-15T13:46:00.001+02:00

Ruffly a year ago, I went on an incredible journey around Europe and London. I sat going through all my photos and think I need to share some of the beautiful things I experienced and learn't. All in all I visited 10 countries in 23 days.

This was an experience of a life time and it's true what they say,once you are bitten by the travel bug you just cannot stop! Not to mention that the shopping is ridiculously fabulous,wish I could climb on a jet and be whisked to Europe every time I want to do some shopping!

To start off I stayed in Central London (Piccadilly Circus) for two days and also two days at the end of my trip just before I embarked on my European Inspiration Contiki Tour. My time was limited so I had to get as much site seeing done,not to forget shopping! Once I hit Regent and Oxford street, my credit card went into full working mode,so much so I needed an extra luggage bag,but I must say,I did find many treasures. I also did a bit of shopping in Camden,which to my surprise was equally pleasant. I hoped on a tour bus around central London and was able to snap up pics of some of London's greatest treasures. Have a look at my pics to see what I got up too!

I was stocked to find that they were filming an episode of the Amazing Race at Heathrow airport. The contestants sat and chatted very near to where I waited to board my flight back home! My Starbucks obsession also started in London,hence the pic!

Stripe Tease

2011-04-24T17:36:00.006+02:00

As you can tell,this is my last attempt at summer wear ....with a touch of warmth. I clearly have a problem with letting go of the fact that the lovely warm summer days are fading away! As much as I love all the layering and accessorizing in winter,summer is what I live for. Winter makes me sad sad sad... I think I should curl up into a ball and someone should wake me up in spring??? Let's not even begin with the body issues after winter...I am still trying to get over some now...eeeek it never ends!

My outfit was inspired by endless day dreaming (at work) of a beautiful afternoon picnic on a yacht with some bubbly and a nice canvas to look at....oopsie let me get back to work...

Have a fab week!
xx

This Easter long weekend I...

2011-04-24T17:21:00.008+02:00

Caught up on some much needed #fashion magazines.

Mixed Turquoise and Pink together and found it quite pleasant.

Bought my doggie "Rocco", toys for Easter.

Was tempted by the chocolate bunnies:)

Borrowed the RS for the weekend.

Came across my feature in the March issue of Cleo Magazine (pg 121). The title of the feature was: "Cleo readers confess where their money goes".

Made some traditional Portuguese cake"Bolo de Rei" (King Cake).

Started a "Travel Fund".

Vintage Chic

2011-04-17T14:22:00.013+02:00

When I bought this blouse I felt the need to create a vintage look,now I know this isn't your typical vintage look,but hey I am not your typical vintage girl. My inpirations come from blogs like: Glossary and Sterling Style just to name a few.
I love the colour of this blouse and it is super comfy,note my nails are matching (this was not intentional). To top it all off this look makes me feel so girly!
The whether is changing which means soon I will be reading international blogs and enviously craving summer again! All this rain is definately not helping my mood ease into winter!But I have a theory,I am blaming the Rain Gods,specifically #thenative (you know who you are)!
xx

Inspiration Station

2011-04-16T20:22:00.009+02:00

Images via Google

Black Magic

2011-04-16T20:12:00.004+02:00

I have always been a big fan of black clothing,and now with winter looming closer and closer my body seems to crave black clothing even more. Black clothing also has this sexiness to it,no matter how simple and casual you wear it. I added a leopard print belt to it just to break the dark on dark.

Oh in case you wondering, these pics were taken on the kitchen counter,my mother was not too impressed but I got away with it for the sake of #fashion! Some of these pics were taken by my brother (yes can you believe it), he has some what started to appreciate fashion blogs...well I am sure you know why!

Happy Sunday.

xx

RoadTrip (Daniela and Jade)

2011-04-03T17:01:00.009+02:00

This weekend Katia and I decided to go on a little road trip, go figure we got stuck in some traffic on the way home so we decided to have a little photoshoot in the car, suffice to say our fellow drivers on either side found it very entertaining! We ended up doing a little shopping in a random fleamarket and we stopped for some lunch on the way back home. How fabulous is Katia's Pink watch:) I want to steal it!

Hope you have a great week! xx

Handbag Porn: Chanel Diamante Signature Tote

2011-03-25T09:55:00.003+02:00

Oh Chanel....you have made my Friday,look at this gorgeous bag:) Fell straight in love when I saw it. Love how big and comfy it looks. The chain and diamante detail add to the glamour of this bag!
xx

Unleashed Take 2: Sale Day

2011-03-14T19:30:00.003+02:00

Here once again is Unleashed,the gorgeous clothing line by the Amy:) I dragged myself (haha just kidding) down to SET where this lovely display of he sale was going down! Have a look at some of the items that caught my eye. If I had it my way,most of my wardrobe would be Unleashed!

I bought the loose fitting white blouse ubove with the shoulder stud detail, my Lady Gaga tee as I call it.

Amy has added shoes to her collection which I cannot wait to see the outcome of all the different styles and colours.

After my shopathon with my girls Jacinta, Portia and Katia (seen in the pic), we headed to Tashas in Rosebank,love the decor and the food is delicious!

Don't forget to join the facebook group if you haven't yet!

Kisses V

xx

My beach holiday

2011-03-02T18:37:00.004+02:00

One thing that relaxes me is a trip to the beach! I love it...I tan a lot and swim a little. Yes I am a dip and tan kind of girl. I thought I would share a couple of my pics from my holiday in Durban - Pennington. Sadly my tan has faded...guess its time to hit the beach soon:)

I just cannot believe how the year is flying by...I mean it is nearly Easter:) Chocolate bunny time!

Hope everyone is having a fab week!

xx

Gorgeous Handbag and a Winner

2011-02-17T19:54:00.004+02:00

I love Coco Chanel handbags, for obvious reasons its one of those brands that are timeless and classic. The detailing is stunning and the logo is always recognizable! The one feature I love is the chain detail handles *Stunning*. I would love to own one:)

Now time to announce my give away winner: drum roll please.......................

Congratulations to the lovely Jasna from FashionJazz who was chosen randomly as the winner! I will be contacted you shortly!

Thank you to everyone who entered and did not win...not to worry please keep a lookout for my next giveaway coming soon:)

xx

2011-02-10T19:49:00.005+02:00

I am so exited to announce my first giveaway!!

As you know I am obsessed with skulls right now,thanks to so many inspiring blogs. I finally found this cute bracelet as well as a gorgeous bling ring and stud earings. My skull obsession has taken off!

On that note I thought I would spread my obsession and giveaway a bracelet just like mine. Want this bracelet? See below..

Comment on this post and tell me why you would love this bracelet.
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This giveaway will end a week from today on the 17th of Feb
The winner will be chosen randomly

Little Italy

2011-02-01T18:19:00.006+02:00

I am absolutely obsessed with anything Italian:) Ever since I visited Florence,Venice and Rome last year I cannot get enough! I have even gone as far as Learning Italian (Solo un poco). I am a big fan of their cuisine,as much as I try to stay away from carbs, I just cannot resist pasta. I won"t even start on the Gelato....

Here I am seen in my "little Italy" in South Africa. I am not much of a gambler but I do love the scenery and stores at Monte Casino where I had lunch the other day. I ate at a Portuguese restaurant, hence the lovely tiled artwork.

Oh I am very proudly wearing my Plum heals (love their shoes) although not a great idea because of the cobble stone floors (silly me I should know better by now) but they are comfy and really sexy so I couldn't resist.

xx

Sneak peak into my festivities!

2011-01-18T13:34:00.009+02:00

I cannot believe Christmas was last month,it sounds like so long ago. Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year,the only thing missing here in South Africa is a little snow to whiten up our festive season. Now don't get me wrong I love our lovely summers,but snow definitely completes a perfect Christmas!

During the holiday season I tasted many delicious family dishes which included turkey,puddings,cakes and the list goes on ,enough to feed an army I tell you!we tend to always over do it this time of the year! I even made time to back some snow men vanilla cup cakes.

I also went ice skating,yes ironically we have no snow but we have an ice rink! I had so much fun,felt like a child again and I managed not to fall:) or take anyone down around me.

I also met up with two friends of mine,Jacinta and Portia (in the pic above) I have not seen them in 11 years!We had a fabulous breakfast,we couldn't resist a delicious cocktails after and if we had it our way we would of spend the rest of the month together. But alas we chatted up a storm and made exiting travel plans for the future,watch this *space*.

Hope everyone has eased there way back into your daily routines!Back to work for me!

xx

Unleashed fashion

2011-01-12T17:54:00.004+02:00

In December I was introduced to a new fashion line called Unleashed by Amy Criticos. The line consists of gorgeous frills, florals, and lacey items,satin dresses and gorgeous bikinis.It is to die for, I would live to have every item in my closet!Unfortunately I cannot so I settled for a blue vest with a beautifully worked back. Each piece is unique and the detailing is gorgeous, not to mention Miss Amy herself is just gorgeous in her pieces!

She has every type of casual wear from skirts,shorts,dresses, jumpsuits, signature detailed vests. Unleashed's mission is to make every woman feel confident and gorgeous in their clothes. She aim's to UNLEASH every woman's true beauty.

Unleashed is for the woman who believes that fashion is more than just function and frivolity. It is the label for a lady who is fun, fearless and fashion forward.Unleashed does it all from swimwear, casual wear to party and couture!

Please join her Unleashed facebook page. Here you will be able to view the items in the collection,have insight into when she will have her next shopathon and occasional great giveaways!!

Kisses.xx

Best wishes for 2011

2011-01-03T09:55:00.006+02:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!!

Here we are again,new Year, new month, new day!Lets make it count:) Had a fabulous Christmas with the familia. As usual I ate too much, I cannot help this, I am part of a Portuguese family,we celebrate with food.

This break was exactly what I needed, got so much done!This year brings new opportunities for me. I am exited to see how everything unravels:)

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all my readers, I love reading all your comments and posting my random pictures and fashion inspirations. Let this year be even more inspiring!

I have made a few resolutions which I plan on sticking to, really I am....

Here are a few:

Live a healthy and wobble free lifestyle
Speak fluent Italian
Dedication to gym
Go track racing more often
Give up fizzy drinks

What are some of your resolutions,if you believe in making them that is?

xx

Ana Beatriz Barros: Fornarina S/S 2010 Look Book

2010-12-22T14:13:00.003+02:00

Here are some holiday inspired looks I have sourced to get me geared up for the up and coming December holidays, here in South Africa it's blazing hot, to all my other readers, hope you are making fabulous snow men;)

These looks are perfect for a holiday on the beach,loving the colors and the accessories!! I am totally in obsessed with dresses and jumpsuits at the moment!

Happy Holidays to all:)

xx

Have a Gucci Christmas!

2010-12-20T11:22:00.003+02:00

These GUCCI pieces are absolutely gorgeous! These would definitely dazzle up your Christmas! I cannot believe Christmas is around the corner once again! I would love some of these ornaments for my Christmas tree:) This year has flown by!

Well I am going to take this opportunity to wish all my fellow bloggers and readers a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a happy new year! As I will be online less during this time,I will be too busy filling my tummy with delicious goodies and opening presents with my family!

Those of you traveling on vacation,have a lovely time and be safe!!

xx

My skull obsession continues!

2010-12-17T12:28:00.003+02:00

Christian Dior Diamond Skull Ring

Ok this is definitely the ultimate skull rings! These stunningly gorgeous Dior rings ooze with diamonds and have semi - precious stones (gorgeous colors) shaped like a skull! These rings are part of a collection by Victoire de Castellane called "kings and Queens" for Dior.

Dear Santa....scrap everything else off my list, I am good with one of these babies!! Nudge nudge,wink wink:)

xx

Rainy Days

2010-12-14T10:32:00.004+02:00

Where has summer gone? The weather has been miserable over the last week! It just rains and rains and rains :( I have found myself bound to my bed or the couch! I have been catching up on all my piling magazines and novels. One bad thing about this weather is that I am peckish all the time,luckily the weather keeps me from going out and buying sweet goodies,but that still doesn't keep me from making my own sweet creations at home. I have branded this weather "Phat weather".

Please excuse my hair in the pics,that's my version of the side scruffy home plait! I picked up these cute crown embelished "bling" pumps and floral suspenders the other day, so I found them perfect for a day of lazing around!!

xx

Bag Fetish: YSL Belle de Jour Clutch

2010-12-09T14:40:00.003+02:00

via stylespotting

I will be doing posts in the future on handbags I come across (just like this one) , anyone who knows me is aware how obsessed I am with hanbags, apart from my other obsessions...

This picture is pure perfection,from the YSL clutch to the encrusted black jacket,the gold watch and perfect black nail polish.

This clutch is gorgeous, its the perfect size to slip under your arm or hold it in your hand. I love the big YSL sign and the shiny effect. Not many people like wearing clutches as they don't know what to do with the bag after a while, I love the glamor factor a clutch adds to an outfit:)

xx

My latest obsession...

2010-12-07T15:39:00.004+02:00

Many of my friends would frown at the sight of this post. As most of them see me as the more girly type, even though I love cars and occasionally participate in sports like soccer. I will be honest at first I didn't see what the big hype was with skull accessories. But lately it's all I see on these blogs,click here, here, and here to see what I am talking about.

But in order for this trend to work for me I need to have *BLING*! Which means all my pieces must be blinged out or else I just cannot wear them. Being the Bling Princess that I am I found a cute pair of stud skull earings which I will do a post on soon. I am also loving the vests and scarves with the skull print on it too.

I like this trend as it adds and edgy feel to an outfit!I am currently on the lookout for a skull ring and I think I might have found my fit here.

What do you think of this trend?

xx

Plum Delicious Winter 2010 shoe launch

2010-12-07T09:17:00.007+02:00

Had the opportunity to attend the 2010 winter range of Plum Delicious shoes. Let me tell you I fell in love with all the shoes...not a surprise as I am a self confessed shoe lover. There winter range consists of stilettos,ankle boots,knee high low boots,cow boy boots and the list goes on. I snapped pics of some of my favorite shoes:)

What I love about this range is that the detailing on the shoes are fantastic.They have shoes for everyone,whether you prefer, high or low, long or short boots! I received a nice little goodie bag with GHD products and an Elle magazine!Thanks to the sponsors:)

The event over all was fantastic, the venue was really great I do recommend you visit Liquid Chefs as they have fantastic cocktails!

Hope you enjoy ogling over the shoe pics, there range is set to come out in February/March 2010!

xx

stylestalker Desert Fox S/S '10 look book

2010-12-03T10:50:00.003+02:00

Via fashionising

I came across these pics today and all I can say is wow! My favorites are the white dress and the leggings...OMW those leggings I must have a pair! These are all looks I would love to own! The accessories are also all on point!

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!

xx

Yummy Pastries

2010-12-01T11:01:00.002+02:00

Pastéis de Nata

I found myself on a mission to bake these tartlets. I love going to the bakery and buying them, they are my favourite tartlets! Everyone was telling me it cannot be done....please don’t say that to me as it will become a mission in my life!

So I went online and read up tips on the do’s and don’ts, then I went out and bought all the ingredients, so my mission began.

These tartlets, also known as Pastéis de Belem, named after the place where they originated from, are truly a Portuguese delicacy. The success of these tartlets is ultimately up to how hot your oven is. Now I took a chance making these as it can go very wrong but I was determined....

Ingredients

· 1 packet ready to use puff pastry

· 2ml grated lemon rind (optional)/lemon juice

Method

Roll out the pastry thinly (and I mean thinly, just before transparent stage). Take a desert bowl and cut round shapes into the rolled out pastry. Place the pastry circles into the greased muffin pans. Dip your thumb in water and pat the circles down into the pan to form a mould for the filling. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Beat the egg yolks. Add the flour, mixed with a little milk. Add the cream and sugar and mix well. Place in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the lemon rind or juice (taste the mixture as the lemon should not over power the taste). Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Pour into a jug. Pour the mixture filling into the pastry-lined tins until three-quarters full.

Bake in a very hot oven (300 degrees celcius) until golden brown with dark, almost black centre (15-20 minutes). Some people like to sprinkle ground cinnamon over the cooked tartlets.

Please go to a bakery near you and taste these little babies, they are to die for! I am happy with the outcome of my little princess tartlets J Only one thing I would change, make the pastry thinner as you can see it’s a bit thick but the filling was perrrfect!

Model co Workshop

2010-11-30T14:40:00.008+02:00

{Before}

{After}

Last week I had the opportunity to be part of the Model co workshop. Of coarse I jumped at the chance of getting my Make-up done by a professional! I love getting my make up done, well the main reason is that I don't know when and how to apply highlighters, primer, concealer...the list goes on..

And I won't even begin discussing the millions of brushes in existence. I have a brand new brush set that is collecting dust because I haven't used it yet!

I took this opportunity to bombard Lauren (she was just so sweet). She answered my millions of questions and I definitely learn't a lot.

The one thing I will not forget is BLEND BLEND BLEND,it has literally been drilled into me!

Here were some of my favourite products:

Well if you are interested in finding out when there will be a workshop near you,email me and I will send you details to contact the make-up artist.

xx