Durban Shot' Left

Durban is just one of those places I look forward to going to. I passed by last week on our way to the Bushfire music festival. That’s coming soon on the blog. I knew I wanted to take advantage of the weather. It’s always lovely seeing my friend Unathi who is my music fest half. We both love music festivals, although not so much for the music, more for the travel experience and fun.

I wore one of my favourite all time skirts from Mr Price

Mules are from Charles & Keith (Looooove these)

Bag from Zara

Sunglasses from CottonOn

Bringing Sexy Back

Hi guys. Its fasting approaching spring and I am feeling excited. I adore spring and summer. The simplicity of dressing and wearing as little as possible or at least wearing one item instead of 3 to 4. I am looking forward to being free and having fun. I have so many clothes I have been putting off & hoping for the right moment to rock them. Well I say the time is now for me. I made this Tutu last year with the attempt to wear it at fashion week this year which I never made it to. So I decided that on my plans for happiness, I am also bringing sexy back into my life. I am struggling with weight and self-consciousness. I am not however going to hide under a rock while I try and find it. I will find me on the way being happy.

Body suit is from Mr Price

Tutu is my own design

Shoes are from Zara

Shades from Spitfire

1 Dress Two Ways/ Look 2

Hi guys. Then there was this dress/ two piece again, LOL. I hope you won’t be seeing much of it any longer (real high hopes). Anyways I wore this attire the whole day in just different ways. First was here where I pimped it up a bit for a more refined look. Refined in no means for high tea but I was going for a shopping extravaganza hosted by some of my favourite SA women entrepreneurs in fashion. Will tell you more about these ladies later on.

I wore this look for a brunch date with the boyfriend. I wanted a relaxed look for the Old Biscuit mill. I hope you know of & have been to the mill. This reminds me I should do a post for those of you who haven’t been yet.

If you follow me on instagram @dineostyled you will know how much I love these Mr Price Chelsea boots. They are my favourite winter item. They go with absolutely everything. The coat is vintage & the bag is from Zara.

When you want to wear your pink/red/blue summer dress in winter, go ahead. I recommend covering it up with something like a coat or a wool knit or whatever works. Just keep warm. One of the least appealing things to me is wearing close to nothing when it's freezing just to show off or whatever. Be practical while maintaining style.

Thrifted Monday/ Suits & All

Hi guys. I love vintage/ second hand/ Thrift shopping. I just gives me great pleasure to get items at such a low price. I shop at various places. My latest finds being vintage markets held around Cape Town monthly. They have provided me with a new source of shopping & a happy place.

I bought this suit at one such market. It’s a bit big & I took it anyways. One, I knew I can alter it to fit me to perfection. Two, it was really cheap. Three not all things come to you in perfection. You must tweak things a bit here & there to make it work for you.

I suggest to people who also love thrift shopping to buy things that are not a perfect fit at that moment. Take them to a tailor & get them altered. If it’s a really unique piece you really love, get it & make it your own. If it’s a coat or leather product & other items that are not easy to alter, I say think more carefully & have a plan.

Here & Here & Here are some links to Vintage Markets around Cape Town.

Luckily Cape Town weather was forgiving on the day of the shoot. Happy thrift shopping.

Grey Matter/ Mr Price New & Old

Hi guys. I went to Mr Price the other day & I immediately fell in love with this skirt. I just knew it was going to play a huge role in my winter gear. I love buying items like these which translate from both play to work. It’s simple yet the pleats & the wooliness make it special for me. I am still learning my fabrics and terms so bear with me. It was also a bargain which made even more sense to me. Mr Price items are always budget savers.

I bought these shoes at Mr Price I think in 2009 or 2010. They are still as good as new. People always say I have too many shoes and suggest that if I have had them for too long; I should give some away. I seldom do this as I know all my shoes come in handy at some point. Imagine had I gotten rid of these, what would I match with now, Lol.

Buy smart. Buy items that will work for many seasons. This skirt will also be worn for Spring & Summer just watch this space. The poloneck is also Mr Price (go figure), Coat is Vintage & the bag from Zara

Crop top Chronicles: Semi formal

Hi guys. So the crop top is one item that I tried to avoid for a long time since it became the hype. What scared me was that I have since lots the two abs I have due to winter & comfort food. Cape Town winter is long and so the damage became greater. Anyway I have taken charge again & I am back on the journey again. My aim is not to loose weight but more to tone & live healthy.

 Anyway I found myself making a crop top from a vintage blouse I had, then I went to own three more after. I seldom wear any because of my work but on weekends I do try to give them a taste of the sun. I also love wearing black & white as you may have noticed on the blog.  Here I paired the Mr Price skirt & crop top with shoes & bag from Zara.

Thrifted Meets Luxury; Vintage Finds

 Hi Guys. I love simple & stylish combinations. I love pairing everyday things to make them work for me from play to work. I found these Levis jeans in one of my vintage hunts in Woodstock Cape Town. I cut them to this length just to give them a new identity and I think they are fabulous like this. The tan bag & shoes have become a staple in my closet. They just go with anything. I loved wearing these Woolworths booties in winter too because they transform so easily. The top is also vintage, because that's how I roll. Here & my favourite here is how I also paired these combos. Tell me what you think.  Love 

A Soldier of Style

Hi Guys. I did this shoot a while back & thought I should share these not so great pics with you anyway. If you recall my love for these shoes & this bag then you will understand why they are 2 handy items to have. Here is how I also paired them. Enjoy. Share what your closet staples are that you can wear with anything.  Thanks for reading

Thrifted Meets Luxury

Hi guys. So of you read my blog, which I doubt anyone does beside my Friend Yandisa, you will know that I love thrift shopping and vintage items. Half my wardrobe is from flee markets. I go there a lot and I must say I the luckiest because my ladies on the markets know me now and they stash items for me because they know I am a valuable client. What I love about these clothes is that they are rare & unique and they transform into so many seasons. The quality of the clothing is also impeccable because back then they used quality fabrics and materials that would stand the test of time. On this post I am wearing Giorgio vintage pants which I got for a ridiculous R30. The top came as a set with a bunch of others where my thrift store lady said I can take 10 for R5 each. She made my day.

The bag is from Zara & The shoes, booties what you may call them are from the +WOOLWORTHS SA  RE: Collection.