The Karlie Kloss Haircut

Today I'm sharing some selfies of my new 'Karlie' ( as in supermodel Karlie Kloss ) cut. I've always envied girls with long, flowing hair  - like the pretty Laura Jane in this video...  But unfortunately I have very curly + flat hair and, when I try to grow them they always turn out straw like after a few months. The longer it gets the more brittle it becomes. Aand that's why I love this lovely haircut so much, as I will be forced to cut it all the time to keep this cute-as-a-button shape. It definitely change the way I look + feel, while the preppy fringe hide the fine lines on my almost 30 year old forehead. Also, for the first time I'm embracing my mousy haircolour... Yay! :)

Images - My own

Pompous Hullaballoo

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Nicole Lee USA

Hello my lovely readers... :) Wow, 2013 have flown, phew... And as usual I ask myself: What have you achieved this year? Don't get me wrong, I do not indulge in this type of thinking to brag or anything, but rather to give myself a pep talk so that I can soar into the future  + concur more challenges with endless energy and resilience... 

Aaand to feel confident + bold you obviously need to look the part - and that is why I recently bought and fell inlove with this awesome Nicole Lee USA handbag. Nicole Lee, an LA based handbag company, had its first launch in 2004. Since then, the company has quickly emerged into the mainstream gaining never-ending recognition from magazine editors to Handbag 101 Pro's. With unique designs and funky details, Nicole Lee has created a collection that is continuously pushing the envelope when it comes to hot fashion trends. "We believe fashion should be fun and refreshing."

Nicole Lee defines fashion as: "An ever changing entity that is consistently incorporating cultural and social traits in its designs." Created with top quality fabric and detailed craftsmanship, Nicole Lee handbags are not shy on the shelves. With aggressive and fashion-forward designs, Nicole lee aspires to take the world of handbags to a whole new level. 

This designer handbag takes my breath away - perfect for creative personalities, like me.

I totally love the lining. Sooo cute!

And it's big enough to carry my purse, camera and make-up bag, candy, sunglasses etc - while looking like a rock-star/hipster! Perfect for the summer of 2013. :)

Images: My own

10 Fave Things: Lipgloss Kisses

When I started out blogging Chicara was my mentor, I truly like her unique girly style of blogging, and the fact that she never fails to entertain me on her oh-so-beautiful blog called: Lipgloss Kisses - Have you seen her blog? I mean really, it's like a yummy candy-shop, I guess the fact that she's a talented web-developer helps a lot. :) 

She was recently chosen as POND'S South Africa's Blog of the month - where bloggers pin their fave images on the PONDS Pinners board. Go have a look at her pretty + lovely pins! 

And today she's sharing her 10 Fave Things on my blog. Yep, isn't that just awesome! Thank you Chicara for taking the time to write this post. To my readers, enjoy...

I obviously love my family and we are pretty close. I also love my boyfriend and my little fur-child – Chi Chi.  But aside from that these are the 10 slightly more superficial things that I LOVE. I have a list of 100, but you only asked for 10, so here goes...

1. New York - I'm obsessed with this city. I know it's a cliché, but I just love the fast-paced lifestyle, the shopping and the interesting sidewalk food stands & restaurants that New York offers.

2. Makeup - Of course I love makeup and all things beauty. I'm crazy about beautiful packaging and trying out different products. I have so many wish list items that I wish I could buy. A girl can dream...

3. Everything and anything from LUSH. The Lush shop is my favourite shop (besides TYPO). It was basically my first stop when I visited Cape Town in December. I've loved everything I've tried from LUSH and can't wait till their website is up and running.

4. Ice-Cream - I could sit and eat Häagen-Dazs all day long. I just find great comfort in huge bowls of ice-cream/gelato. I really wish we had Ben & Jerry's and Baskin-Robbins in S.A.

5. Yankee & Village Candles - I’m a huge fan of Yankee candles, but recently discovered Village Candles thanks to Luzanne from Pink Peonies. They smell amazing! I love the black cherry scent the most. Yum!

6. Shopping - I can spend hours in a mall shopping. I can even window shop and still be happy. It’s definitely my ‘happy place’.

7. Watching TV Series - If I’m not shopping, blogging, reading or playing TV games then I’m definitely watching TV series. I watch TV as escapism so I normally watch shows that aren't too hard-hitting or intense.

8. Coffee - Oh how I love a good cup of coffee. My addiction has been fed even further by the fact that we now have a Nespresso machine. Bliss.

9. Sushi  - I have so many fave foods but I think Sushi is something I never get sick of. I’m always craving it and it always makes my tummy very happy.

10. Cupcakes - I enjoy making cupcakes. I enjoy eating them but most of all I just love looking at them. I’m crazy about anything with a cupcake-print or design on it as well. I even have a giant ceramic cupcake in my office.

Great list lady, I adore cupcakes + gelato too! I also can't wait for that LUSH website to be up and running. Need to start saving for that shopping spree. ;) 

Image - Chicara's

Liebster Award

It's award season over here, oh yeah! Today I'm answering the questions from the lovely Heather, pretty Meghan and gorgeous Natalie - They have nominated me for the awesome Liebster Award! Yay, thank you ladies! The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. "Liebster" is a German word, which means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.

Rules for receiving this award:

• Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
• Answer the questions that the tagger set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve tagged to answer.
• Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
• Go to their page and tell them.
• You cannot tag your tagger back.

11 Things about me.

1. I'm an introvert with a zest for life.
2. When I grow up I would like to become a life coach.
3. I'm a body butter collector. 
4. Sometimes when I'm alone I eat Strawberry Rice Krispies for supper. I'm silly/lazy like that. ;)
5. I recently appeared in Glamour Magazine.
6. I once tasted a dried Mopane worm. It was horrible and tasted like tumeric. Yuk!
7. Years back I used to teach at a little Christian pre-school with the most adorable kiddies.
8. I can make real good spagetti bolognaise, because...
9. I once had an Italian boyfriend who used to cook all the time and who gave me some tips.
10. I'm planning a European holiday.
11. I love handmade art and jewelry. 

First up - Questions from Natalie:

1. Do people in your every day life know about you blog?

Yes, my sisters and my boyfriend...

2. Where is your favourite place to holiday and why?

Cape Town for sure - I love all the stunning food markets they have. My dream destination however would be Italy, I love their cuisine.

3. Do you believe in Soul Mates? Or love at first sight?
I believe in vibes... But sometimes they burn out quickly, so love at first sight? No. Soul Mates? Maybe.

4. What sports or cultural activities have you participated in?
I'm useless at sport... 

5. Are you more of a bag person or clutch/sling?
I love a good old sling bag.

6. Who is that one friend you can call at 3am  in  the morning? What will your friend think you are calling about?
My sister - these kinda calls are usually relationship related... 

7. Team Aniston or Jolie.
I'm team Jolie.

8. Have you ever been arrested?
No, never.

9. Favourite band?
The Beegees.

10.What are your hopes for your blog?
To write engaging blogposts that will make readers run back for more.

Questions from Meghan:

1.What makes your blog unique? 
I'm honest and I try to write engaging blogposts.

2. How long have you been blogging?
One year and eight months...

3. Flats or heels?
Flats.

4. If you could live in any era which would it be?
Mmm, the seventies, love the hippie vibe they had.

5. Which blog is your absolute favorite?
Yes and Yes - I really learn so much from Sarah Von Bargen.

6. Where do you see your blog in 1 year?
More followers that comes back every time - that would be awesome.

7. How important is fashion in your life?
I dress to feel spoiled + pretty. But I will never buy an expensive dress and be broke near the end of the month, eating cheese curls for dinner. Nah!

8. In 5 words how would you describe yourself?
Intelligent, charming, loyal, intense, whimsical

9. Favorite song at the moment?
Get Lucky by Daft Punk & Pharell Williams

10. What would be your one blog related tip for people who want to start blogging?
Find you own voice and stay true to what you love + like.

Questions from Heather:

1. Whats your beauty secret?
Sunscreen 

2. What is the inspiration behind your blog? 
 Mmm, I wanted a place where I could express myself - I had a pen and paper diary all my life so this was my step higher. :)

3. How long have you been blogging?
One year and eight months.

4.What would be your best advice to newbie bloggers?
Fiend your own voice and stay true to what you love + like.

5. What has been your most successful Social Media Platform?
Twitter

6. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why?
Antonio Banderas, he's just so charming. 

7. Do you have any green initiatives. charities or social projects that you support?
I support CANSA. Just finished their Relay For Life event.

8.If you could go on a shopping spree and choose any 5 items , what would they be?
Ipad, Just Cavalli perfume, notebook from Typo, shoes from Call it Spring and a dress from Top Shop

9. Choose one ...laptop, Ipad or Cellphone and tell us why?
Laptop, I work from home so without my laptop I'm lost.

10. Choose one ... make-up , perfume or skin care and tell us why?
Make-up, nothing beats a pretty lipstick + mascara.

11. What is your secret obsession that no one knows about? 
Shhh... Can't tell.

And I've nominated these beauties... ( I know some of you have been nominated already, with followers way, wayyy over 200, because you are just totally awesome - so just see this as another huge compliment from me to you. )

The lovely Charlene - http://prettypleasecharlie.blogspot.com
The gorgeous Chicara -  http://lipglosskisses.com
The multi-talented Desle - http://divadesle.blogspot.com
The whimsical + super intellegent Laura Jane - http://whimsyisforever.com
The super awesome Ashley -  http://yoursuperawesomelife.com
The inspirational Connie -  http://conniechapman.com
The fabulous Luzanne -  http://pinkpeonies.co.za
The pretty Truchen - http://jasminonjupiter.blogspot.com
The beautiful Chereen - http://forthebeautyofit.blogspot.com

My questions for you. I'm keeping it simple. :)

1. Name your fave movie?
2. Do you have bucket list?
3. Would you eat snake meat balls for a cash prize of R500 000?
4. Fave soap brand?
5. Do you have a signature dish?
6. Have you ever danced in the rain?
7. What do you want to be when you grow up/what's you profession?
8. Fave lipstick shade?
9. Paris or New York?
10. Share one money saving tip...
11. What's your biggest goal for 2014?

Cat image - littlebigblog.com

Collage - My own