Hi guys.
Spring has sprung (kind of). Living in Cape Town we are always behind when
heading into the Sunnier Seasons. I am excited for this year as I am looking
forward to fun in the sun with family and friends. I am especially excited as I
bought and designed quite a few bright items for the season and I am looking
forward to taking more risks with my style.
So about
this look, I pre-posted this look on my instagram feed @dineostyled and I got
tons of questions about these gladiators. Believe me I know exactly how you
feel as I went through the exact same feeling when I first saw them. The
sandals are from Designer Loza Maléombho. She is an Ivory Coast born New York
living designer. Check her site here. I first saw these sandals on a street
style post and I researched up and down until I found out who the designer was.
When I realized they were sold in New York, I was stuck on how I would get
them. I then sent money to a friend who lives abroad to buy them for me. They
finally arrived 2,5 months later. It was a long process but they were worth it.
One thing I
would advise on is to be careful when shopping online especially
internationally.
1)
Consider the Rand exchange rate of what you are buying at that time.
2)
Consider if you are buying from a trusted brand and you can track
and trace your order.
3)
Be sure of the items you are buying. It’s one thing to see
something online and receive the complete opposite.
4)
Set-up a paypal account which is accepted by most countries and
can be separate from your bank account.
5)
Consult your bank if you are not sure who you are paying and see
if they are able to help.
6)
Big Brother SARS will charge customs fees, be prepared for these
fees as well.
7)
If you know & trust someone living e.g. in the USA and coming
home anytime soon, send them the money and they buy for you. When I lived there
shipping was most times free or very cheap. This will eliminate Big Brother
SARS on your case.
All in all
be careful when spending money online and buy carefully.
I paired the
sandals with this dress from Mr Price and the Clutch bag is my own design.
MWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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