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HELLO AND GOODBYE

Hiiiiiii Guys! How are y'all doing? Omg, I really missed you all. Did you miss me too? So I’ve had a seriously hectic past couple of weeks - with work (y'all know I have a corporate job right? Meh), a lot of blog planning and seriously thinking about my winter pallets for this year.

Winter is honestly my least favourite season, simply because I don’t like layering. I get too hot and irritated and I suffer from chilblains - and growing up my black mother (bless her) used to tell me I don’t like being dressed but now she understands my condition and has tried to accommodate it. I’ve always gone with the neutral colours for winter but this year I’d like to switch it up a bit. I’m seeing a lot of yellow coming and I just wanna wear it! It looks so great on the dolls in the store. Woah, I’m getting so carried away with all this winter talk but before I jump right into winter - we sadly say goodbye to the last day of autumn!

Strangely enough autumn is ending off very cold - you’d swear it’s winter already. The past 2 days have been sunny with a sharp cold breeze and we are easing off into colder weather.

A suede skirt goes with absolutely anything in my books. It’s such a great texture for autumn as much as it is for winter. The fun part about wearing it in autumn is that you still get to show some leg and still enjoy bits of the warmth. A black soft textured top to end it off gives it so much character (hmmmm I think I’ll re shoot this look as a winter look as well to show the difference). Chokers are in, I was really not a fan until I got one myself and it really does make a difference, it gives off the chic look.

Oh, my dearest mother is such a gem when it comes to these vintage pieces, simply because she finds the best ones! She got me this skirt when she was passing by a thrift shop for only R50. She always has an eye for these great pieces as well as the pieces she has passed down to me from her teens. She has an eye for fashion just as much as my grandmother and I do.

When I was shooting this look it gave me hazelnut vibes because of the richness of the skirt colours. A vintage hazelnut that is.

Goodbye autumn, it’s time to make room for winter!

Choker - Foshini Top - Foshini Suede Skirt - Moms pick Heels - Zara

📸: Luyanda Kubeka FAIRELLO X

SPORTY MEETS SILK

So when I was about to shoot this look I told my photographer - Luyanda - I was going to shoot a sporty look. The minute I stepped out in the look she was so confused. She had to ask me how is it sporty if I’m wearing a silk skirt. All I had to say to her was…. “Hunty, it’s called fashion. The fact that I have trainers, a sports bra and a sporty top. It’s sporty”.

I won’t lie I struggled with this shoot simply because it’s not your average sporty look and she got me to try jog to make it look believable but nah I just couldn’t. My slow motion jog was apparently not good enough and I looked silly so guess what I opted for? Me posing of course, that just comes more naturally to me.

It really did not take that long to get this look done. It was the last look and I was so freaken tired. All I wanted to do was have some down time.

I’ve always had the vision for this look and I think this might be my favourite look so far. It’s different and so fitting for my personality. So this look kinda made me want to change my style but I’m still very conflicted about it. So while we on this topic of changing my style, I was on the phone with one of my good friends, Kage last night because we always talking fashion and growth with style and blog stuff (I miss her so much I need her to come back to South Africa) and I was telling her I want to go more minimalist but my thing is I really love colour. Like colour really makes me happy and adds so much flavour and spice to my outfits and what I'm thinking of doing now is not go for the look everyone goes for which is just a simple boring granny nude and bland colours - yeah that was spicy hey? Sorry but that’s how I feel - and really add some zazz to my transformation. Don’t get me wrong I really love the neutral colours and all but I feel like it’s being overdone and only a selected few get it right because it’s truly their personal style and for the others? Sorry babes stop riding on someone else’s personal style hey.

So with everything said I love this look and hope you like it too. There definitely is a shift from my other posts and the idea is to grow right? (I just had a blank moment)

I think my conversation ends here today. I really though I was get into some juicy details but I just shut down. Before I go though, thank you for the time you take to read my blog. I appreciate the feedback and for those who ask me about doing it for money? I really do it because I enjoy it and if they tryna make it rain on this blog I ain’t deny no coiiiiiint. Hahaha, bye guys!

Sports Bra - MrPrice Sports Net Top - Mr Price (www.mrp.com) Silk Skirt - CottonOn Sneakers - Nike (www.superbalist.com)

📸: Luyanda Kubeka

FAIRELLO x

THE SHADE IS REAL Okay so I know there are no palm trees howeverrrr the shade is there and I'm shying away from it. Throw no shade, catch no shade. I thought the title was a spicy once but there is really nothing spicy about this post, trust me. I thought it would be a cool title and I promise I'm not throwing shade at anyone or receiving shade. Taking advantage of the warm days has been what I'm doing. Yes it's Autumn, and there's a chilly breeze here and there with the sun piercing through fearlessly but it's important to soak up all the warm days because winter can be extremely long and you miss showing bare legs and arms. So guys let me tell you a story. I used to absolutely hate wearing short dresses and short skirts simply because I had skiiiiiiny legs - which I still do but they are better now than before. I kinda like them now. As I grow older they look fuller and prettier - bathi ngineizitho. My mother needs to be applauded for this dress. She actually purchased it for me. The material is different, in a good way. It's not too light and not too heavy. It's just the right kind of material and it has pockets you guys! Live saver move there mama. I tried myself out with flats and heels and it honestly works with both and I somewhat think this dress can be worn in winter too with a pair of stockings. Winter is all about layering so this would definitely be the perfect fit. This was my first time ever wearing a chocker. I like how it fits into this ensemble. Maybe I'll be a baddie more often (okay now this is the point where you shall not kill me but these streets say chiclets are for baddies) I just don't know if it's true I just rode with it. Don't kill the messenger. I'm kinda feeling myself in this shoot. Can't blame me. The dress gave me confidence boo. Dress - Topshop Chocker - Foshini Heels - Zara 📸: Luyanda Kubeka (http://www.instagram.com/soco_lu)

YES ITS PURPLE, BUT ITS NOT MY REASON FOR WEARING IT A cute dress is always ideal, but a shirt dress which is stylish is always the bomb dot com. I meeeean, I could literally live in this dress and still not get tired of it. A chilled Saturday afternoon with friends does not require you to be done up and complicated - well at least with my friends - so this dress was definitely a go to, together with the breeze we were blessed with to cool us down. Purple? Not really my colour when it comes to clothing - but definitely is my colour for lipstick (guys my friend says dark lipsticks are for baddies...it was my first time hearing this, hahaaaa! Like I'm not a baddie but I live for dark lipstick. Funny enough I was called/ asked if I was a baddie this week on twitter www.twitter.com/fairello - on my personal account- is this a sign? NO! It can't be LOL.). I think I fell inlove with this dress because the detail of the checked colours and how fine they were. It is something I did not have in my closet and something I appreciate in my closet. I think I love this dress more than I think I do. I need to gush about this dress cause I simply think it deserves all the recognition. The dress is made so beautifully and the design is thought through. Dresses were never my thing because I hated my legs and arms, but as I get older (stop trying to figure out how old I am) I appreciate my body more and love it - which doesn't mean I still don't feel insecure sometimes. This dress hides one of my areas of insecurity with a stylish bubble sleeve which I think is so cool! It's such a great feature for this dress and it makes it versatile in terms of when you can wear it and how to wear it - like in winter. A dress with pockets is life! Why wouldn't you want a storage place for your lipstick or lipgloss especially when chilling and don't need to carry your handbag everywhere. Pockets? Heaven sent. This dress ticks all the boxes in my books, and guuurl I know you agree with me. Another thing about me - story time -...I do not like exposing my toes or feet. I expose them often but I do not like doing it. Every time I expose my feet, my heart hurts a little because it is the thought of there being a possibility of my feet not being as moist and soft as they would be if they were protected. I'm weird, I know. But yeah...because you really don't have to wear sandals with dresses all the time, my comfortable ballet always come in handy. I absolutely love these pumps simply because they are comfortable and super cute! The bow with the gold detail gives me so much life! Yaaas bring on the midnight blue suede ballet flats. Before I go..what is this story about guys not liking ballet flats? They are so easy to pair items with and could be the next best comfortable shoes - after sneakers of course. Can y'all just think about this cause ballet flats are super cute and so convenient when it is not a heels kind of day. Give the gurl a break and let her flourish in her flats. You will thank me later. I feel like my title is so cool *gives my self a pat on the back*. I hope you get it. Checked Shirt Dress - Country Road (www.countryroad.com.au Midnight Blue Suede Ballet Flats - Charles &a Keith (www.charleskeith.com) FAIRELLO x 📸: Luyanda Kubeka (www.instagram.com/soco_lu)

HOOD CHILLIN' Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend and I cannot wait for be outdoors in the bush. Can I just tell you guys what I'm doing this weekend before I get into the business of the day? Just promise you won't be a little jealous. I'm going on a game drive. I absolutely cannot wait. Adventure is something I really enjoy so I really can't wait, then I'm having a picnic in the middle of nowhere. I can already see the beauty in the sun setting behind those mountains. So I could really go on forever but yeah.... I spent my Sunday in the "hood" this weekend - So some people get offended when I call it the hood cause they think I'm boujee but honestly there are no negative attachments to the word hood. There are hoods in the suburbs. Hood really just means area. So yeah to those who get offended, calm down a bit. Being in Soweto is both interesting and rich in roots. For those who don't know where Soweto is - it's in Johannesburg, South Africa. It's a large township with different areas/hoods. So here is why it's interesting - you just don't know what to expect when you're there. Expect the unexpected. Literally anything outrageous can happen and it can still be seen as normal, I just love it for that. See I grew up in Soweto and that is where my roots are. Yaaaas hunnay I have a twang but when I go ghetto on you, you gotta believe I'm about to pop off. Soweto is really where I learnt how to speak vernac, engage with different people (rich ghetto and struggling), never to look down on others, black culture, communality, what life is and most importantly Ubuntu - because I am because you are. Those are my roots no matter where I go and how much money I make in the years to come. That's where it all started for me. Embracing your surroundings and appreciating what you have is something we rarely do and it really occurred to me while I was chilling at my grandmothers house this weekend for my aunts birthday celebration that we get so excited for malls being built in Soweto and forget where it all started. I peeped from my grandmothers rose bush straight ahead outside the yard and saw a spaza (tuckshop) and I was like man, spaza owners actually would go the extra mile to stock what we find in pick n pay to save us time traveling long distances. And because the outfit was fitting and it really matched the dope background of the spaza, I had to do it man. I had to take some pictures there. There is something chilled and stress free about people who chill outside their yards in the hood. Something that really just makes people interact like family. It's a beautiful thing. It's a rare thing to find especially because people usually have high walls in neighborhoods. It's always ideal to be comfortable when in the hood cause you just never know where the road might lead to. There are so many places to go, so many cravings that develop and just walking there is the most natural thing to do and something I enjoy because you get to see faces you have not seen in a while so a pair of sneakers comes in handy. Being comfortable literally means, jeans a top and flats and you're good to go. Clearly my boujee side comes out way to often cause guuurl I know you can notice that full on face beat in the heat that is 28 degrees or more. I had contoured and done it all...with no shame whatsoever. I mean whaaaa can I say, she like to look good *shrugs*. And yes, I'm braided again...I can't stop. And the hair accessories? I die guys. I'm absolutely enjoying it. I seriously think I gave you more of an insight of who I am, where I come from and what I'm about. Got deep at some point. I snap in and out of it don't I? It's just me guys. Hope you enjoy. Body Chain - factorie (www.factorie.co.za) Top - H&M Jeggings -H&M Sneakers - Nike on Superbalist (www.superbalist.com) 📸: @rato_ramz (Instagram) FAIRELLO x

WELCOME TO THE FARM

So getting a break from the city and the buildings is always ideal, even if it includes a venue that allows you to do that and that’s definitely at the Farmers Market. Being in that confined space eases your mind a bit and that’s exactly what I enjoy man.

The first frame clearly sums up how I feel about being here, can you tell? Or do you think I’m lying cause all the other three frames have me mean mugging? Shame, I wouldn’t blame you. But on the real, I was happy.

A day out in Johannesburg is always chilled however the weather can mess you up sometimes so what you have to do is always make sure you’re prepared incase its hot and incase it’s cold. See, I saw that sun piercing through the window that morning and got so happy simply because we had been experiencing such crappy weather and missed being in a pair of shorts and just incase it rained I had to go with the rain boot (listen it was hyped last year) and a knitted jersey to keep the cold away. So I would say it’s safe to call this a “throwback” post. Guuuys, I actually think it would have been cooler to have posted this on a Thursday, don’t you think? Yeah me too.

Ankle boots for me are ideal simply because I’m petite and wearing knee high boots just looks so wrong on me, it literally looks like I’m swimming in them. With Winter approaching, I can’t wait to get into my ankle boots again cause they give my legs such good shape. I mean look at those legs! I think they deserve a moment of appreciation. It even looks like I workout, hah! Hunnnay, it’s all in the genes.

I’m falling in love with how Johannesburg has become with the cool furnitures, pieces, textures and artsy ideas for cute spaces and venues. The faux market really gives you that market feel and the pieces added gives it more character, aaah I just love it.

So as I was typing the word love on the above text my alarm went off (alerting me to sleep because it’s almost 22:25) like how jealous can you get? I’m having a conversation with the ones I enjoy engaging with and you tell me to sleep? Bye Felicia, don’t miss the exit on the left.

Keeping the sun at a perfect distance away from your face at places like this is always important and because markets are about exploring with style and comfortability, a hat and sunglasses are a must. I’m all about keeping the skin clear from the sun because then you break out less (will hopefully do a skin care routine post one day) and a cute pair of coloured sunnies are fun to wear and play with these days.

I enjoyed telling myself those positive things because that’s what keeps my confidence levels where they need to be. Try it, it feels great.

Bodysuit - Jay Jays Shorts - Jay Jays Knitted Jersey - Jay Jays Boots - Jay Jays Sunglasses - Factories (www.factorie.co.za) Hat - CottonOn (www.cottonon.co.za)

FAIRELLO x

📸: Kgatliso Mako

ITS FOR THE CULTURE Guuuys, can I just say…I miss the #wkndsocial so much. It was such a great vibe to have in Johannesburg with great food and really dope views and venues. I think this post really is a throwback of one of my looks at the weekend social. Personal style, I always say, is what keeps me sane and I say this simply because nobody and nothing dictates what I wear and when. I’m such a peacock when it comes to my style because - I like what I like and I wear it - hmmm I need to trademark that. No matter the event, if I truly like something I wear it with pride because it speaks to me at that point in time. I think you’re aware now that I don’t have a set way of styling and cause guuurl that can be so boring! Why limit yourself if you can do it all? My personal style is literally a bit of everything from everywhere worn any anytime - damn yo, I’m dropping these beats ain’t I? Haha, allow me to have myself a giggle. African print will always be something I wear often simply because of my culture, but the beauty of African print now is that there is a variety; there are different cultures you can choose from and they can be designed as modern attire. With my outfit I created a cute crop top which I paired with a pair of black jeans, a kimono and flats. This look is rich in colour and style. I definitely did not take a risk with this look but what I can say I did was explore. I’m such a colour baby and that explains the pop of colour in most if not all my photos and my friend next to me Kg is just a black/greys and white girl. While we are on this topic about Kage and I…guys I cannot waaaaait until she come back. She’s been in the US for a while now and all we do is FaceTime which is hard because of the time difference and all. We were always our go to gurl when picking outfits for events/dates and now that she’s not her *sob sob* it’s made it harder to even function or go anywhere without her. We are like non-identical twins, one is very tall and the other very short, I was going to go on with all the opposites people see but that would make this post longer than it should be, however - Kage my doll face, I miss you! I can’t wait to see you, I can’t wait to have you back in South Africa. Come back now already! Phew** okay now that’s out of the way, Kage and I enjoy looking stylish. Oh and huuuunay, it ain’t forced. It all comes natural *wink* I just love fashion, I drown in fashion and I die for a dark lippie - another something you can add onto the list about me. Guys I honestly think I’m an interesting person and you will get to see that when I engage with more, if I do say so myself. I enjoy writing for you guys, I hope you enjoy it. I get a little mooshy at the end sometimes - I wonder why. African Print Crop - own design Black Jeans and Sunglasses - Factorie (www.factorie.co.za) Patent Pumps - Mr Price (www.mrp.com) Kimono - CottonOn (www.cottonon.com) Envelope Clutch - JayJays 📸: Kgatliso Mako FAIRELLO X

#wkndsocial

VALENTINES SERENADE

Entering a dark house with light from outside piercing through the uncurtained old school windows while music is played raw from the piano, every note warming your body and making it feel at ease. Oh, it taste so much like Valentines Day. Oh, it smells like Love.

Valentines Day, why are you so important to some and make others bitter? I think deep down in each ones heart, despite of having a valentine secretly like this day and wish they received something.

So y'all know I let you in on my personal life here and there so here goes…Valentines day is not my favourite day but I too secretly want to receive something romantical on this day - except for teddy bears (yuck). I started my very first period on Valentine’s Day, how awful? So I will unfortunately have this day marked as an anniversary - laughs - guys I always ask myself why I’m so extra! An anniversary even, gurl good bye - the exit is on the left! But yeah this was the day and for those who know me know I absolutely H-A-T-E periods and yes if I did not want children I would stop my period forever or even consider taking my womb out - but I gotta keep it together for the beautiful babies I’m going to carry. For now, I will take on the pain and drug myself through it (with painkillers of course) Oh wow, that period talk went on for long.

I don’t think I’ve experienced my ideal Valentine’s Day. See I’m not thee most romantic person but I fantasise about days like this. A bouquet of fresh red roses, chocolate, candle lit dinner, champagne,lingerie , chats about - life plans, travel, love and you wanting to put a ring of this left finger *flicks hair*. I’m such a sucker for love. I love love. I want to drown in my mans love. I don’t want for one second to question my love to him or his love to me. But yeah, sometimes I’m very soft and need this big heart of mine stroked.

Valentines to me is really about being sexy in the bedroom and like I said it's hard to do this especially if you have a busy schedule so looking great is always an ideal and don't get me wrong...these outfits can be worn when planning a little something for your man or even when you decide as girls you want to host a lingerie party for the days. Guys, you always win with Valentine's Day no matter who you spend it with. You spread love with either a significant other or with your loved ones. She wins!

To some this is a cheesy day but I think cheesy keeps the love alive. Personally I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day but I think writing this post has given me insight into appreciating the day more and celebrating it. We all say we don’t need a day to be romantic, but sometimes this day is the only day we can make and have time to be romantic because of our busy lives. Take the opportunity when it’s given to you.

A day just for love says a lot about LOVE. Drown in it. Feel it. Speak it.

Bottoms: Factorie (www.factorie.com) Bralet: Cotton On (www.cottonon.co.za) Kimono: Cotton On (www.cottonon.co.za)

📸: Kgatliso Mako

FAIRELLO x

I know you would love to get married in a Carolina Herrera original and if that does not happen, what would be the alternative?

Hi! Anonymous, you know me too well. I think I would have to go with a local (South African) designer. We have a few great designers and I would say my alternative - first choice - would be Gert Johan Coetzee. He makes stunning gowns and he is very talented. X

IF NOT CAROLINA HERRERA, THEN WHO?

It’s New York Fashion week and my Instagram page is filled with designs, fashion outfits and the fashion buzz that is fashion week.

The anticipation of #HerreraLive has been brewing especially because they keep counting down and I’m getting so impatient. So they have this thing right where they post fabrics and a bit of their pieces and you just want them to reveal the whole collection already! I’m waiting…I’ve been waiting…and I’m still waiting. Guuuuuuys, the suspense is killing me!

For those who don’t know, Carolina Herrera is my fashion G-d. She has been and always will be the classiest lady I have every seen in a crisp white shirt and a black skirt (followed by Victoria Beckham - gurl, I ain’t forgetting you like that, I'd never do you dirty). See, it takes experience and personal style to pull off being Carolina and I admire that about her.

People always ask me why her? Can I even relate to her cause she’s so old?. My answer is always simple. She oozes class and she is such a lady. See the thing is, I’ve always had a vision of how my different stages in life will be in terms of style. I have my non-mom fashion, I’ve thought of my mommy style and how I would like to dress when I age and - without kidnapping her style - there is a resemblance.

So I’m proud of myself. Even though I have not purchased an item yet…I have started my CH collection, and because we start small - it’s perfume. It’s my winter perfume (will be doing a review soon) , and I stay true to my fragrances and smells. I absolutely loved the richness of the smell and I regard this perfume as my winter perfume. It’s strong and just the right amount of rich. Try yourselves out guys, and if it doesn’t do it for you, that’s also okay.

Those who know me know how much I adore Carolina Herrera. Her consistency is admirable and her hard work and quality of work will be the reason she remains my all time favourite fashion designer. Does she ever get it wrong? In my books, hell no - was that a bias response? Hell no.

Ps: Happy #35yearsoffashion CH. This is an achievement and it’s absolutely something I look forward to for the years to come. The craftsmanship of your items down to your ball gowns is absolutely amazing. One day, and I say this because I’m speaking it to existence, one day - even if it’s not on my original wedding day- I will be in a Carolina Herrera bridal collection dress. It’s what I live to see and what I truly see happening. Haha, see I have it all figured out in my head. Walking down the streets of New York City, making my way into House of Herrera and patiently waiting to meet you and try on a dress you have designed. Oh man, don’t wake me from this fantasy.

One day, some day, hopefully soon.

📸: http://instagram.com/houseofherrera

FAIRELLO X

#HerreraLive #CH #CarolinaHerrera #35yearsoffashion #HouseofHerrera

Would you say you are spontaneous with your outfits or is everything planned?

Hi!

Thank you for your question.

I think it depends. I do a bit of both at different times and occasions.

Spontaneous outfits - I do this a whole lot especially in my everyday life. I see pieces in my closet that I see going together and I really grab the two put them together and I’m out the door.

Planned outfits - I usually plan outfits I wear to events and outfits for themed parties....and I think that’s about it.

CORPRATE ME UP Happy Monday guys! I don’t know but I feel like Mondays set the tone for me for the rest of the week. It makes me feel like I’m setting the standard of the fashion for that particular week and because I can get a little OCD I maintain the look. Let me share something about myself (it’s not that deep but here it goes) - I have a favourite corporate colour. My work shades are navy and baby blue. I feel my best when I’m in those colours with sometimes a touch of red. I find it so clean, crisp and fresh because the colours can be worn on a gloomy day as well as a sunny day. Another thing, I absolutely adore oversized shirts. They make me feel like I can be sexy and laid back at the same time. This look was really inspired by my love for a corporate looks with a bit of fashion. The shirt really tells the story. I have chosen to be incorporate (for a short while) but while I'm still here I can't let go of what I'm passionate about and that has to be a little fashion and some risks. I don't make it to many corporate events so I might as well take the advantage while I'm still an office body. I find it exciting that I can experiment with pieces and see what works for me and what doesn't. My Monday look is an oversized/boyfriend shirt in baby blue and white stripes. It gives my body more length which I like, cause the taller the better I believe. I paired it with navy blue chinos which I feel have been my best purchase in the chino department. See I'm petite (evidently so), and it's great when I can find pants that stretch (I gain weight and lose weight easily) so when I've added a few kilograms to my frame I can still fit in the pants which make me look a bit fuller and when I've lost weight the pants fit perfectly - it's a win win situation darling. Who says you need heels to complete a corporate look? Okay sometimes you do but it could work with flats too. I paired my look with a strappy sandal at the top and a covered bottom. I don't think the pictures do this sandal justice but they are great in texture and the metallic feel also adds to the pop on the shoes. Okay so I've been obsessing over hairstyles - as you know and I just have to take a bit about mine. This is my first time braiding my hair like this and I enjoyed having my hair like this together with the metallic hair accessories to match the sandal. This hairstyle was not easy to look after and maintain but it was worth the treatment. Blue shirt - Forever 21 Chinos - www.foshini.co.za Sandals - www.woolworths.co.za Hair accessories - Sweethearts FAIRELLO x 📸: Luyanda Kubeka

MARKET SUNDAYS I don’t know about you but my Sundays are filled with relaxing activities that happen all week long. Markets have always been my thing but time can sometimes be in the way which makes me settle for at least a few hours reading a book and sipping on something when I can. Luckily this weekend was market Sunday…yaaay, regardless of how sick I am with the flu (make it go away) I just had to make it to my market date with a varsity friend and wow, I actually missed being at the market, the food, the set up, the chilled scenery and lastly the downtime - catching up and talking about life goals. Guys is it just me or are people jumping on the market wagon? I remember how empty they would be but now they get so full and it’s great to always scout some fashion ideas, outfits and hairstyles. Let me actually touch base on the hairstyle thing happening recently, I am so in love with the artisticness of braids and hair accessories, I literally die for it all. Like how cool? I tried myself out for about 3 weeks and I truly enjoyed it. I’ll hopefully share soon (cause y'all know I can slack sometimes - but I shall try not to cause it’s one of my goals this year; read post below). Since I was sick this weekend, I was a little warmer than I would have liked to be because I didn’t want to get worse so I opted for a jumpsuit. It was warm but also best fitted for the weather because it had an open back situation going on. It was so “markety” - it even had little flowers and was so “flowy” - it didn’t restrict me at all. I paired this jumpsuit of mine with a cute pair of heart grass green sunglasses for the sun - what’s a market with no sunshine?. I went with my strawberry bag, so this bag right, I got it a while back when I didn’t even know I had an eye for cute pieces, my mother absolutely hates it haha (she even tells me not to carry it when I’m going somewhere with her or she rolls her eyes when she sees it). I love my strawberry bag, it has so much character and it’s a great fit for different events. With all the sand and bark on the floor - cause when you’re outfit planning you gotta think ahead - I opted for a sneaker that wouldn’t put too much weight on the chilled jumpsuit I went for. This Nike sneaker did the job just well and it’s so comfortable. It’s a must have. The bangles? You guys know that’s the staple look. Can I ever go anywhere without the bangles? I actually think not. I added hair accessories too this time. Jumpsuit: Mr Price - maaany moons ago Bag: Mr Price - maaany moons ago Sunglasses: Factorie Sneakers: www.superbalist.com VOGAFAIRELLO x 📸: Lerato Molema

HAPPY NEW YEAR It’s a bit late but it’s still January so please allow me to still welcome the new year. A Happy New Year to all of you. Wishing you all nothing but the best in the new year - success, growth, wealth and a happy life. So let’s talk about New Years resolutions. See the thing is I don’t believe in New Years Resolutions cause people usually have time frames on the and don’t really commit to them so I’d rather call them goals. Goals are so much more attainable and easier to maintain because they can either be long term or short term. So since I’m talking about my goals. Let me share some of them with you - if it gets too personal up in here, you can always scoot over to the next paragraph. 1. Being a better person - I sometimes feel like I can be a little harsh especially when I believe strongly in something. Being a better person to me is renewing the person I already am and trying new things to evolve from the person I already am, don’t get me wrong I’m nice but I just think I can be a little nicer at times. 2. Do do what I really love and would retire doing - I have a passion for psychology and anything outdoor related in the creativity sphere. So let’s tackle this Psychology thing I’m into…so this is what I studied on a Postgraduate level and it truly is my passion simply because I love interacting with people and helping them grow as their own individuals while realizing their potential in conjunction with community work mainly in the mental health framework - whooo it just got all textbook and technical. 3. Health - I’m big on wellness and the ultimate goal is really to be healthy. To exercise, in order for my body to be active and to eat clean to avoid diseases and illness that could impact my life. Let me not lie, I have a body goal but even if I don’t reach it fully this year but show some progress (being halfway to body goals) then I’m all for it. I think this makes it to my top 3 list simply because I’m such a health freak! I’m extremely particular with what I eat but guuuurl, I cheat. Junk is my weakness - it messes up my skin however…I have a secret to flawless skin soon on the blog. But yeah back to the point, the goal is to balance the two - being healthy and monitoring the junk. 4. Be open minded - sometimes, only sometimes I can be very rigid in the was I think especially if I can see the end goal or the future vision. Listen here, I plan everything and go with spontaneity as often as I can. Being creatively open minded is the risk I’m willing to take this year and I can only learn from that experience. Now that is what I owe myself - Being free. Letting go. Accepting the experiences. Embracing what comes your way. Having fun.

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Events in Johannesburg always call for a thought through outfit which you feel comfortable in and one that looks good enough to be caught and captured amazingly on camera. Surprisingly this time around it was all improvisation that came together very well.

So there’s a story behind the reason I decided to go with this look. It was the last ever Wknd Social and my fav of the four girls Thithi Nteta (www.teeteeiswithme.com) would somewhat go for something like this and thought….why not?? since I stalk her Instagram page all the time and absolutely fall in love with every outfit she puts together - so with that said, this is how I bid farewell to an event I will miss dearly.

Keeping a look chilled is always the ultimate goal for me and a red lippie and my mother’s vintage red leather bag from the 90s can never disappoint me. Look, I tried something new with the shirt too - I swear this look is all about inspiration from my favourite bloggers and fashion forward lookouts.

The shirt, oh the shirt….so the first time I saw this being done was on Monikh (also an international fav) - I tried to figure it all out and try see how to copy it - because FASHION. Next time I saw it was on local fav Thithi however hers was a shirt that could be work in different ways and thought to myself……“where does one find this??”. But I eventually figured it out and decided to go with it and take the risk at such a trendy and fashion forward chilled event and IT WORKED! Well…I’d like to think it did.

This is by far one of my risky outfits to date and I actually enjoyed this look paired with a loafer instead of a sandal because that’s usually the norm - too many risks I tell ya, but totally worth it!

Shades - Factorie Shirt - Forever 21 Los Angeles Skirt - CottonOnSA Patent Loafers - Mr Price

📸: @_brooklyn_boo

PS: It’s been a while guys but I’m getting back to the groove and will be posting more. Xx

VOGAFAIRELLO X

MEET THE FAB QUEEN

Oh my word how gorgeous is she?! Okay before I go on about how amazing she is and how fashion forward she is…let me introduce this amazing soul.

She is the Fab Queen as I call her but her name is Margeory Letswalo. She is the Queen of positivity, fashion and #ChristianLouboutins.

I simply love her guys! On the real. She is so supportive and oozes such love on my Instagram page. Ah mah gosh let me tell you about her fashion!

My Fab Queen is not a fashion follower but she has her own style which totally works for her. She mixes vintage and modern so well and it just looks amazing - not forgetting how hot her body is and how she dresses well for her body shape. How can clothes not look good on you when you look like a million dollars?!

An outfit is never complete without the Loubies and she always has the perfect pair to match the outfit - can I just say the day I finally get to see her Loubs in her closet I’m literally going to drown in them. She has so many pairs - do you noy believe me? Instagram is my witness search for her and follow her @Margeory_letswalo.

My Fab Queen this mini look book does no justice to how many pieces you have put together. You are truly an inspiration on so many levels - need I not forget to keep my pieces for years to come. Thank you so much for the support on my blog and Instagram page. It is always rare to find people who you love and look up to give the love you give to me.

📸 : @Margeory_letswalo (Instagram)

LOAFER LOVE Loafers can be worn at absolutely any season. These shoes are comfy and stylish especially when they have details or designs that bring out their beauty. I opted for a patent loafer because I love myself a shine and l love statement shoes that bring out a simple outfit. I paired my loafers with a simple denim jean to accommodate the slightly chilly weather. Spring in South Africa has sprung but bits of a cold breeze are still holding onto ruling and not letting spring flourish the way it needs to. Earthy tones have been my thing lately, I wonder if it's the weather or if it's my mood. Don't get me wrong, I will always be a pop of colour type of person but lately it's just been about the naturals. I have had these loafers for a while now and they are really cute and take me away all the time. If you're going for a simple look of running errands or a quick lunch with the ladies; a crisp white shirt/ top, denim jeans and loafers are definitely a go to. So chic and simple. Demin Jeans: www.foschini.co.za Loafers: www.mrp.com

#MrPrice #foschini

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