Look Post : Winter Look And Styling My Combat Boots

 Hey lovelies,

How you doing? We've really been having winter weather in Cape Town recently, chills rain and all and I think I'm all ready for a change of season and now in the mood for some warmer weather until summer comes again then I want winter, but...  I'm all for winter fashion and I wish I had more energy to capture more winter looks.

As long promised I've always wanted to put some winter content up and finally I got myself to to put a look together and actually post it! A winter outfit look post at least before winter is over, I took the opportunity when we decided to take my little brothers to the park , my sister had her camera with and I was down for a little photoshoot as the setting was perfect.

About the look : 

I've always had this idea to style my boot like this I just feel it completely elevate the whole outfit .I went for a very laid back look - my baggy track pants, keeping it basic with a black jersey, quilted mid lengthy jacket(which is very trendy atm too) and of course my favourite shoe for the season my combat boot to give it the extra edge and to complete the outfit , i also added some black sunnies and a black beanie not forgetting my cute sling bag. Are you not loving this DUPE from Ackermans that looks very similar to the country road one.

Do you love my winter look and how I styled my boots ? Is it something you would wear? 

What I'm wearing:

Sunnies : Cotton On

Jacket : Choice Clothing

Track pants : Cotton On

Shoes: Soviet

Bag : Ackermans

Stay Fabulous 

Xoxo

-N 

Photo cred : @kaysvisuals - follow her page here

#OOTD - How I Styled my Paper Bag Pants

Hello Beauties !

Omg its been months , yes I am alive and I miss this little space of mine. I don't know why but I just could not get myself to sit by the computer and write something , one moment I'm feeling inspired one minute totally uninspired. Does this happen to you too?

Anyway ... I've come back with a OOTD for ya'll yay I know you like them. In today's post I will be showing you how I styled my paper-bag pants.

Firstly I love how comfortable these pants are, comfy and versatile which I think you can dress up and down. In the look below I dressed for a wedding so I styled it with a pair of block heels (yup comfort yo girl ain't got time for that stilettos) along with a cute light weight top from poetry which i tucked in my pants along with the straw woven bag which I found on the flea market for R40 can you believe it? I then put my hair in a top knot with some cool handmade beaded earrings.

No clue what to style your paper-bag pants with? Here are some tips

• Give some edge with a leather jacket.
• A white shirt , this will make you look chic as ever.
• Plain white tee and heels (plain but simple outgoing look agree?)
• Add funky accessories to your look.

Please show me how you styled you paper-bag pants . If you loved my look let me know via social media or comment below would love to hear your thoughts. 

What I'm Wearing

Top : Poetry(old)

Pants : Foschini

Shoes : Shado

Bag : Market

Earrings : Gift

Sunglasses : Market

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xoxo

-N

photocred: KaysVisuals

Style Tips : Transition From Winter to Spring

I know some of you might find it difficult to put your spring wardrobe together after the winter season and because we not in full spring mode yet because the weather in Cape Town can be quite confusing.

Here are some pieces that I think will get you from Winter to Spring. 

Light Jerseys

Because its not completely spring and the chill in the air can become cold, it is good to have about three jerseys that are versatile to mix in your wardrobe.

Pumps

As we slowly packing those boots away we slowly start bring out pumps as the days can get warmer. It's the perfect transitional piece because your feet is still semi covered.

Sandals

I'm going crazy seeing all the beautiful sandals in stores at the moment from simple ones to bold ones , it's always nice to have a new sandal to kick off the summer season. 

Denim Jacket

I really did not make a mistake to get a denim jacket its become such a statement piece I'm wearing it all seasons #fact. I would say if you don't have one yet please girllll... do me a favour get yourself one and you will thank me (haha).

Stripe T-shirt/Sweater

I'm so happy that I stocked a few stripe sweaters now, for me stripes seem to add to the spring look and has made it rounds to the season over and over again, it is also a statement piece for the wardrobe which I think you can also wear all year round.

White Sneakers

Guys if you don't know me I cannot survive without white sneakers currently my All Stars are in a mess but luckly I have my Adidas to fill in which is btw very comfy , anyway if you not keen on wearing bold sneakers always opt for white because they are safe and go with anything.

Bold Jewelry 

There are sooo much trending jewelry pieces at the moment , I would say play around with different styles and see what style suits you best. I'm loving tassels at the moment.

About this look:

My look below is very simple and what I prefer and a very basic #OOTD , it was quit chilly although it seems like the sun is out and about. I,m totally love my witchery jersey I also received as a gift its not a heavy weight jersey paired along with my denim jean and jacket and sunnies obviously , soo this is my basic transitional outfit.

   

I did a similar post last year on other pieces I mentioned to get you from winter to spring (Click here).

I hope you enjoyed this post and I helped you in a way because i know it can be tricky to change up your wardrobe , feel free to comment below and let me know if you also find it tricky to change your wardrobe from winter to spring. 

What I'm Wearing

Jersey : Witchery

Jean: Levi

Bag : Market

Shoes : Adidas Stan Smith

Sunglasses : H&M

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xoxo

-N     

Photo cred : Kauthar Isaacs follow her on instagram (@kaysvisuals)

Spontaneous Adventures and Winter Layers

Hello  😊

You might be thinking that my post Title might totally be off or not too fitting for my blog but hey sometimes spontaneous adventures can turn into a awesome photo shoot yaaassssss ! 

The initial plan for the day was to stalk the maze runner cast in town (gosh I'm such a fan of Dylan O'brien #fangirl alert #sorrynotsorry) since my sister had to be picked up from uni in Town I thought I'd take the chance. It was super cold , overcast and a bit of rain here and there but I was willing to take the chance of catching a glimpse of the set or simply hoping to bump into anyone one of the cast members (I'm that cray). 

Anyway I'm sure you don't want to hear me fan-girl all through this post soo... let me get to the point. 

Stalking mission totally FAILED ,  my sister then messaged me to bring the camera along and I did so, she then nagged dad to take us up to Signal Hill but eventually landed up at Devils Peak , Table Mountain. Yep ..we love those random adventures.

About this look:

My aim was to experiment with a layered look and I think it turned out to fit perfectly with the weather. I can't explain how obsessed I am with my Denim Jacket from The Fix I can pair it with most of my outfits because it tends to go with everything. I'm a huge fan of beanies in winter its one accessory that you will always see me rocking in the winter season. Lastly don't you love blanket scarves ? Ladies its defz a must have! if you don't have one please head on over to the shops and get you one you won't regret it so warm the bigger the better.

          

    

I hope you enjoyed this post. Do you love layering your clothing? Do you go by any rules when layering let me know in the comments below.

What I'm wearing:

Oversized denim Jacket : The Fix

Winter Scarf/ Beanie : Practical Gifts

Dress : Woolworths

Tights : PNP Clothing

Shoes : Adidas

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Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Catch Up and Stripes

Hi Lovelies ..

Oh gosh its been ages since I last posted DECEMBER last whaaaat!

You have no idea of how much I missed this little space of mine , I hope you missed me too.

I cannot believe half the year is gone already and I haven't posted one post yet(but here I am yay!) , to be honest I didn't have time to put content together along with feeling uninspired here and there. I keep promising myself I would post more but keep disappointing myself, so bare with me if you are a regular reader of my blog I'm super sorry. I'm trying my best to get some content together , so if you maybe have a particular fashion topic or if you would like a style post or whatever is related to my blog please feel free to email or comment below what you would like to see more on the blog :) . I've decided I'm not going to put pressure on myself if I post I post if I don't I don't because at the end of the day I would love to share great content that you love reading and content I'm happy with and hopefully I will become regular because I love putting looks together, fashion thoughts and sharing what I love with you guys.

oh and I begun a little exciting project to get some what creative or to see if I still have the creative spark in me you can check it out on Instagram (Chokers And Statements) where I will create some Fashion Jewelry pieces/ statements which I will be selling.. soo lets see where my little hobby takes me. If there is one thing you should know about me is that I love hustling , try something sell something haha.. the thing is you never know. Aspiring Entrepreneur?? Jack of all trades?? mmm     

BTW I hope 2017 is treating you well so far.

About this look:

I've been loving stripe tops lately I don't know why but if I could own them in different colours that would be awesome. I used my stripe top to break the rest of my outfit and a figure belt to enhance my sleeveless coat even more as most of my outfit was all black toned . I then added my pink bag accessory and hat to complete the look.

What is your favorite clothing item or accessory to break a plain outfit? 

What I'm Wearing:

Hat : Cotton On

Top and Jegging : PNP Clothing

Bag : H&M

Bag Accessory : Foschini

Shoes : Local Store

Stay Fabulous

xoxo

-N

#OOTD Tan Overload

Hello .... is it Monday already?? Damn where did the weekend goo!

Anyway...I ended the weekend off with a lovely afternoon stroll on the beach with the family.

About my Look: 

Soo I've been thinking and my tan shoes from Foschini is going to be a huge part of my summer wardrobe and have a feeling I'll probably be pairing it with everything besides my white sneakers that will always make an appearance. What I'm actually saying is that if you don't have a pair of tan shoes/sandals girrrrl you gotta get a pair asap. I also think I will be stocking up a lot of white tops , I see many pretty lace tops in store at the moment I need to get my hands on one. If you a girl like me that can sometimes be very lazy to to chop and change bags or accessories daily then stick to tans , black or neutrals as I did with my bag , sunnies and cap then you good to goo and can pair it with almost all your outfits. I'm also on the search for a good denim jean any suggestions?as I desperately need one because I basically took this one from my sister before she put it in the throw out pile, but I love it because I like the fit (the struggle to find a jean that fit me properly)

I then went online browsing again and thought I'd re-create my look and gathered items similar to my #OOTD look to help you get your basics for spring/summer.  

1. Sunglasses - Mr Price R59.99

2. Lace Top - Mr Price R89.99

3. Shoulder Bag - H&M R229

4. Straw Hat -H&M R249 (could not find a cap similar to mine but you will find at cotton on ...but on     the bright side a straw hat would look perfect too)

5. Denims - Foschini R550 

6. Tan Sandal - Poetry R799

I hope you enjoyed this post , thanks for reading and have a great Monday.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N 

Pop Of Spring

Hey lovelies 

Cape Town is slowly showing signs of warmer weather but Sunday was just lovely, it was all sunshine in the Mother City and the day could not be wasted at home. It was a well spent afternoon having late lunch with the family in Hout Bay catching up and enjoying the scenery.

I'm so excited for the upcoming season as we see lots of lighter colour clothing in stores that just scream spring/summer which is super exciting. I seriously need a shopping spree, I'm already eyeing so many items in store from quirky shoes to beautiful dresses.

Having trouble transitioning from winter to spring? Here are some must haves just to get you started:

• White Jean
• Versitile Sandle / Shoe or Sneaker 
• White Shirt 
• Maxi Dress
• Sunglasses

then... obviously there are the trending items such as the off the shoulder tops , pajama like pants with the funky patterns which you can buy in between if its your style or if you have a little extra cash to splurge.

In my look below I'm wearing my super comfy white jegging , a white top and layered it with a super lightweight peach jersey paired with my new favourite tan sandle (did you notice? I'm not wearing sneakers lol) and a backpack to complete the look along with a bold statement to break the outfit a bit and duuhh cannot leave those sunnies behind. It was refreshing dressing in lighter colours and weird wearing sandles after a long long time...yay! bring on those summer days. 

Hope you enjoyed this post , thanks for reading and Have a lovely Tuesday :) 

What I'm Wearing 

Jersey : Woolworths

Jegging : PNP Clothing

Shoes : Foschini

Bag : The Fix

Sunnies : Edgars

White Top : Practical Gifts (old)

Stay Fabulous 
xoxo
-N

Photo Credit : Thanks to my awesome sister for capturing my photos show some love and follow her Instagram account Kaysvisuals

Comfort First

Hey Lovelies

You must be glad that the week is over yay!

My look I'm sharing is typically me , this is the way I like to dress other than normal basic blue jean and tee but this is probably how you would see me if you spot me. If you have not noticed in my instagram OOTD's or outfit posts you would probably always see me in my white converse , I won't lie I literally LIVE in them and wear them with like everrrythaaang!

I then paired it with the cutest jersey from cotton on along with the most awesome jegging from PNP clothing (I need all the colours asap , so far I only have two), for accessories well, just a little gold chain and sunnies for the perfect chilled weekend look. Don't get me wrong I like dressing up with heels and what not once in awhile I guess I'm just set in my go-2 look and trying to find ways to add character to my outfit.

For those of you that like the chilled look like myself and feel like you look dull and style is monotonous here are some tips to boost your outfit: 

• Add a funky knit or jersey with a different pattern this will sure change your outfit game.
• Throw on a blazer with that tee , jean and sneakers it will make you feel smart and comfortable at the same time. 
• Add a cute ankle boot and make that the statement while the rest of your outfit is plain.
• Add Accessories to your outfit you will be amazed what this can do.
• Add a pretty bold scarf or hat. 

My point is you can look stylish and be comfortable at the same time , you do not need those heels to make you feel good all the time :)

btw whatever you wear OWN IT because its YOU.

I must say my chilled looks are definitely my comfort zone because I rather be comfortable then awkward. To those rocking those bows, scarves , heels , sequined jackets , bold accessories you go girrrl !

I hope you enjoyed this post , feel free to pop me an email at thefabulositydiary@gmail.com if you want me to cover any styling tips or how I would style a certain item.

What I'm Wearing:

Jersey : Cotton On

Pants : PNP Clothing

Shoes : Converse

Sunglasses : H&M

Chain : Practical Gifts

What piece of clothing makes you feel comfortable ?? let me know on social media :)

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Have a fantastic weekend.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Day Dreamer

Hi Everyybodddy !

Its been ages damn , I've missed this. I hope you all well? If you wondering where I've been since the last time I blogged (which was in April last) I was just very much occupied from helping mom with our little shop doing some re-decor, stocking up stock , pricing ect ,eish sometimes two people is not enough to get everything done so everyday is like work work work work but I'm not complaining its fun to work with your mom and owning a business.

For you that don't know what I do .. I basically take the pics for our business page/social media accounts (you can follow us on instagram/facebook @practicalgifts) and do a little admin here and there and the best part is sourcing items with mom(especially if its bags , scarves clothing ect you can imagine how overboard we can go lol).

Secondly how quick did the month of Ramadaan go by, I can't believe it? I hope you had a wonderful month and a wonderful EID.  We've also been a little busy the last week before EID with those looking for last minute accessories , scarves and so on , sooo the past few days was a good few days of rest after the rush, and yay I think I'm finally recovered from a terrible cold I had.

Thirdly , to be honest I've been feeling very uninspired lately like literally pfft, having thoughts like should I stop blogging , I have no content , not good enough?, blog not looking so great, no time? you know how it goes or maybe its just writers block. 

I've been asked by my handful of loyal followers "eeey like you not blogging no more?" and I'm like .... and I thought to myself oh no I gotta FOCUS FOCUS because I love blogging and think it will be weird just not doing it no more. Although I'm not fulfilling my goals of posting 3 times a week at least I'm going to try and do my best till I can reach that stage I hope to(yes I did mention this in a post before). All I have to do now is to be a positive DAY DREAMER hey? 

About this look:

I love the idea of layering in winter do you? One of my favourite clothing item is a denim shirt I find that I'm wearing a lot in winter pairing it with my knits , in this case I put this funky top from the fix on as its super warm. I also find that I've been wearing my black denims a lot as it goes with everything and bam a pair of comfy boots to finish the look along with a turban #ComfortIsTheWay 

Happy Monday have a fantastic week, till next time.

Stay Fabulous

xoxo

- N

What I'm Wearing :

Scarf : Practical Gifts 

Shirt : Woolworths 

Crew Neck : The Fix

Boots : Mr Price 

Bag : H&M

Jean : Edgars

Bye Bye 2015

Time to unwind as we get closer to the end of 2015. Festive/ holiday season has hit Cape Town and the holiday season has begun. Most of you beauties are probably on holiday already and to those working I hope your day at work is flying by because I know you would probably want to ditch the office and rather be relaxing on the beach.

2015 to me personally went in a blink of an eye. I'm not too sure if I really accomplished much this year or if I did I cannot really recall at this moment like I said 2015 just went by too fast. 2015 had its cries and laughs, tragedies and memories but I'm grateful to have gone through another year.

This time of the year is so much fun and chilled and there is such a great vibe in the Cape. What I will be doing this holidays is simply relaxing and some de cluttering before the new year begins (hopefully).

My look below is a very chilled , give me a jean , tee and sneakers I will be more than happy. I feel that my vibrant printed tee is symbolic of how alive this time of the year is and my messy half up down effortless hairdo is how carefree everyone will be and the sneakers and jean is simply me.. oh and the accessories for some fashionable funk.

If you reading this post Thank You for coming back I really appreciate it , I really hope to be more consistent next year on the blog(no promises lol). I also hope that you enjoy your holidays and time off before the new year begins, oh and please be safe on the roads if you are travelling. This will be my last post for the year, I do have a few reviews sitting in drafts which I will be posting next year :) .

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 

Till next year...bye

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater : Mr Price pop up store

Jean : Mr Price

Jewellery : Ring -Gifted, Bangle H&M 

Stay Fabulous
xoxo
-N