Spring at last!

It's the first of September, how exciting! Especially for someone like me who is addicted to sunshine! So spring is here, the blossoms are out and slowly but surely people are starting to bare their wintry legs. It's a lovely day here in Cape Town but still chilly so I won't be doing that just yet. Thought I'd share a few images that shout spring to me, enjoy!

Photo: by me

Image credits: 1) photo of Marion Cotillard by Matt Jones for ELLE France via Fashion Gone Rogue, 2) Poppies for Grace tag, 3) Foxie heels, 4) Lulu Guinness clutch, 5) Anthropologie ottoman poppies top, and 6) rabbit



And last but not least, it's time to announce the winner of a beautiful pair of silver Bohemian earrings. The lucky lady is Gina Heyer, congrats! And a big thank you to Anna from SMITH Jewellery for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!

Photos by me

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Megan Park and giveaway winners!

Welcome to a new week, can you believe it's already the last week of July? Time is flying by. I had a fantastic weekend, the highlight being a day trip to Stellenbosch on Saturday with friends, I'll share some pics tomorrow. Did you have a good one too?

And also I'm very happy to announce the winners of the fat sheep giveaway, they are Anna and Tracey! Congrats ladies! Bieb and I will be in touch with you shortly.

And now for some gorgeous clothing and homeware from the talented Megan Park. I love the styling too, it really makes the clothing seem even more romantic and dreamy. A perfect way to ease into the new week.

All images from Megan Park

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Giveaway winner!

Time to announce the winner of our Vintage Lifestyle giveaway... and the lucky lady is Tracy from Forgetting Neverland, congrats! Thanks again to Vintage Lifestyle for sponsoring this great prize.

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Giveaway winner!

Time to announce the winner of my Shabby Apple giveaway who will win this fab dress. And the lucky lady is.... Brynn from Chartreuse & A Twist! Congrats, I will be in touch with you soon!

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The Fringe Arts & Sootcookie winners!

It's time to announce the winners of The Fringe Arts giveaway! Thessa and Chantal have picked their fave comment and the lucky lady is Angie! They loved her fun and original winter warmer recipe. Pure brilliance, taking a jar of Nutella and filling it up with hot milk.

"My Winter Warmer Recipe - is to pour hot milk into a half empty (or as i like to see it, half full) jar of Nutella, get under a blanket on my couch and see how long it takes me to slip into an awesome hot chocolate Nutella coma."

But wait there's more, they have decided to give away a second prize to Julie for her brave comment! As Chantal said "We all have that worn out jersey that we love so much but would never admit to". Julie wins one of the cute Sootcookie paperjets that reads 'whoever finds this i love you'. Congrats!

"My Winter Warmer Recipe: totally uncool, but here goes. My sister had a terrible fleecy beige oversized zip-up jumper that she had to wear for work. I can't mention the company's name but its initials are BH which are embroidered onto the top. I stole the hideous jumper and now whenever it is cold, I put in on over all my clothes. In summer I pack it away again. I brought it out the other night and my sister was horrified to see the 'BH' (as we call it!) again. So this is how I stay warm in winter!"

Thanks to The Fringe Arts and Sootcookie for this fab giveaway and remember to visit the Waterfront pop-up shop before the 2nd of May when it will be closing.

And if you're in Cape Town on Saturday, don't forget to check out the Easter Market in the courtyard of the Evangelical Lutheran Church behind Hemelhuijs and the Freeworld centre! Their Christmas market was fantastic so this is sure to be another winner!

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Lucky in red

Firstly, a big 'Thank You' to all of you for my birthday wishes yesterday. I really appreciate all the comments and emails I received, you guys make all this blogging worthwhile!♥ 

Today I thought I'd share a little red inspiration for you. I love using splashes of red in interiors and of course a red dress can be so striking and glamorous! Doesn't Reese look gorgeous in the pics below? Funnily enough, I'm not mad about wearing red myself. What about you, are you a fan of red?

Image credits: 1) Tulips by me, Lonny, Lucas Allen, Luc Roymans via Red online

 

 Image credit: Reese Witherspoon shot by Peter Lindbergh for  Vogue US via StyleCaster

Image credits: 1) Grant Yoshino via Fashion Gone Rogue, illustration by Bernadette Pascua, Reese Witherspoon shot by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue US via StyleCaster

And not to forget, I need to announce the two winners of the B+D sunglasses giveaway. The lucky ladies are Krystal and Scarlet! I will be in touch with you shortly! CONGRATS and thanks to Gael for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!

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