#BLACKWEDNESDAY

                                                               

LOL RATCHET!!!

BLACK WEDNESDAY CUPCAKES

AWKWARD!!!

D.I.Y.T.T.M. = DO IT YOURSELF TO THE MAX

Studying fashion design was probably the best decision I have ever made. Not only is it my passion but there is honestly nothing better than being to make your own clothes which bring me to my look. My collection is growing so yeah I absolutely made the pants that I am wearing here, how awesome is that? I’m trying not to freak out and get carried away lol but I think there is coming a day where ill only where clothes that I make myself….. OMG that would be absolute awesomeness!!!

Making these pants was an absolute joy ride. What I do is that whenever I go fabric shopping for like an assignment or whatever… I always buy like these little pieces of fabric which almost always turn into these happy accidents, just like these pants lol I ran out of fabric which is how they turn out to have two different panels in the front. I think they look super rock and roll like this, how about you???

Tina xoxo

Guest Post : All you need to know about Hurrrrrr Extensions!!!

So we’ve all heard of dozens of hair extensions that are available in the market. There’s horse hair, synthetic hair, half horse- half synthetic and God only knows what else. BUT they all lose their charm (and that pretty shiny effect) fairly quickly which pretty much sucks.

Personally, I never really got any for myself because they always stand out and look out of place to me. However, I recently found out about virgin hair extensions and you know what? They’re the solution to all my no-volume-in-my-hair problems. And of course, if you’re a fan of long Rapunzel type hair like I am, and your hair refuses to grow beyond a certain limit... Well look no further.

My stylist recommended them and even though I wasn’t sure, I decided to just go with it. My hair was feeling really limp (styling them was a PAIN) and since they were all flat, my face looked huge… and well, not that pretty. Anyway, I didn’t want horse hair extensions because they kind of freak me out. I mean all I keep imagining is a horse galloping about somewhere and someone suddenly chopping its mane off. 

Thankfully, the extensions she was recommending were made from all human hair. I still wasn’t sure because I wasn’t sure how long they’d last but my stylist told me that they get wholesale virgin hair extensions which are essentially hair that haven’t been messed which basically means that the hair hasn’t been dyed or bleached.

So I gave her the go ahead with my fingers crossed and oh-my-god. I feel A-mazing! My hair is super bouncy and there’s so much volume! I was slightly scared of curling them in the first week but when I got around to it, I actually couldn’t tell the difference between my hair and the extensions.  Can you imagine? Hallelujah. It’s kind of hot these days so I normally braid my hair when I’m at home and even my braid looks so thick and shiny and downright fabulous.

I didn’t really know getting hair extensions would make so much of a difference but I feel like a new woman. A really hot one!  Like a supermodel. I feel like Willow Smith when she’s flipping her hair and boy, does it feel good.  And it’s not just me, my friends all love my new look. And surprisingly so does my mom. For once, she’s telling me my hair look healthy (instead of berating me for not taking care of them... yay!).

I forgot to tell you guys the best part. My hair doesn’t tangle with my extensions! I can brush it and comb it and it doesn’t become a jungle of knots. My first experience with brushing was great and I think that’s what convinced me that wholesale hair extensions are God’s gift to womankind. So If you’re thinking of getting something done to your hair, or even if you’re looking for a new look, well your prayers have been answered. 

-Fox

Winter Princess

Yaaaaaay its winter!!! Winter is my fav season even though I’m a summer baby; I truly feel I was born in the wrong season. I love winter; I mean what’s not to love??? Snuggling up in blankies all day, watching movies and feeling up on caffeine… sounds like heaven to me, when I don’t have to go anyway that is lol. Because winter here in Cape Town is like real winter, rain, thunder storms and freezing “toes falling off” cold…. There’s that but I mean it’s all good lol not really!!!

Wait. Why am I talking about the weather when we all know I’d rather be talking about clothes like seriously come on now…..

Here I am wearing my new denim shirt dress that my sister bought me from cotton on, actually. Don’t you just love it when people randomly buy you stuff, best thing EVER!!! I love this shirt/dress, it is the perfect fit and length and I just adore the fact that I can button it up all the way to my neck, geeky side of me taking over here lol!!! I am wearing this shirt/dress with black stocking and my brand new cut out boots which I just adore lol yeah I know I love and adore everything but just look at them, they are gorgeous. Yeah its kind of weird buying cut out shoes for winter but like seriously how can you say no to these beauties like how??? Please tell me…. you can’t can you lol exactly!!!

To keep myself warm and snugly I just threw on my go to green cardigan and red scarf and voilà the winter princess has come out of hibernation lol here’s to an epic winter… boom!!!

 Light bulb moment, I completely forgot to mention my new hair, totally rocking the bob braids. They are soo much fun and super easy to maintain soo yeah this is my new DOOOO for now lol tell me what you think!!! 

What is your favorite season??? Any fun things that you usually do in winter??? Tell me, I want to know, really!!! J

Tina xoxo

Where is my mind (Photo shoot)

When i'm home alone, i tend to do some D.I.Y. photo shoots..... when i don't feel like watching adventure time or regular show which are my favs!!! 

Here are some pics from my latest photo shoot and it is titled "Where is My Mind"... help me find it please lol tell me what you think!

Tina xoxo

Beaching in the moment!!

Continuing with my mantra on “Living in the Moment”… this Saturday morning I randomly decided to go to the beach with my sister and her friend. I of course invited some of my friends too but they couldn't make it, clearly they have not been reading my blog lol. Anyway we were in such a rush that I couldn't locate any  swimming costumes of mine, even though I didn't need them because I kind of can’t swim lol but I’m planning on taking swimming lesson soon but that’s a post for another day…

Even though I was such in a rush to get a tan lol on top of my permanent tan, I still managed to get my beach essentials

1.       1. Munchies a.k.a. food to snack on and Bakers Choice Assorted biscuits are definitely a must have… the pink wafers are my fav like seriously I could eat them all day errrday.

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 2.        2. Note book and pen: one thing you can always count on is that I will always have a note book or in this case note books with me. In this particular day I was looking for inspiration for this writing competition that I’m entering and unfortunately I didn’t get any, probably because I was distracted by the soccer team that just came out of nowhere, with their six packs and nice calves…. How rude?!!! Clearly it was not my fault lol

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  3.       3. Shades/Stunners/Sunglasses are a must have when going anyway, how else can you pull off that effortless cool look!!!

L Forgot to bring sunscreen…

Basically this is my go to outfit for just chilling at the beach…. My favourite Denim shorts and a black printed crop top which I wore with my oversized denim shirt… which I took from my father’s closet and I just love it. I love raiding the closets of the two most important men in my life which is my dad and my brother. If you drop by my house on any given lazy Saturday you’ll probably find me wearing my brother’s shirt, cardigan and even shoes sometimes lol and mind you all of these are like triple my size so they are actually wearing me now that I think of it….. Sorry got waaaay off topic there lol that’s kind of my thing. Anyway I had an awesome time at the beach, took some great pictures and had some awesome laughs well sort of lol I heard this joke, tell me what you think…

What did the ocean say to the beach?  Nothing – it just WAVED!!!

Yup… I know…. Funny ha-ha *not really*

Tina xoxo

State of Suburbia

Tonight I had an epiphany as I was listening to Lorde's album Pure Heroin on the bus ride home. I was listening to the song lyrics and she was basically describing her neighborhood and I was like wait a second, does she stay here in Parklands North because if she did, I would 100% shamelessly stalk her until she probably got a restraining order against me lol. I have never thought of myself as a suburb girl because all my schools have been far away from my neighborhood and in the city somewhere which is like a separate planet of its own. Plus I never ever want to explore my neighborhood, whenever we move (which is more than I can remember) I lock myself in the house and watch TV and read books 24/7 but tonight I opened my eyes to everything that's around me.

I have decided to add a new heading to my list… it's not really a list of specific things; it's really random, like me. I believe in lists, both literal and mental. I think about way to many things and my thoughts are scattered all over the place soo lists are sort of my coping mechanism, from absolute madness!!!

Live in The Moment
-There is a skate park close by and I think it's time for me to get over my fear of public humiliation and take my skateboard out for a cruise instead of keeping it under my bed.
-I should try to make conversations with people more… lol I know it's dumb but whenever I see that you have a talkative face (I'm really good at reading faces lol) on the bus or wherever I just put my earphones on… but you must understand this is a strategy that I got from years of guys constantly pestering me, trying to get my number.
-And instead of take pictures of everything or tweeting about every moment, rather enjoy the actual moment. Take a mental picture and LIVE IN IT!!!

Shout out to the creepy guy who was looking/staring at us while were taking these pictures with half of his body out of the window… I definitely won't be starting a conversation with you anytime soon. Didn't your mom tell you that staring is rude…

I am wearing my favourite SpongeBob Squarepants crop top which I wore with this black tulle boob tube dress which I gave another life by wearing it as a skirt and my black sandals, Perfect look for a long day. Still rocking my messy hair… I LOVE IT!!!

Beautiful moments don't need effects soo NO EFFECTS USED... Pics taken by my sister (Ntandos)….

Tina xoxo