There is something about the 1st September that makes a person want to change their wardrobe, get a new hairstyle, change their drink or travel somewhere. In true South Africa tradition its braai every Friday and Saturday; someone's birthday; picnic here and there; weddings; etc Very exciting times for those of us who thrive under pressure; but still make time for fashion!
I have frequented the malls about 3 times in the past 2 weeks; something peculiar as I do not have love for them at all. No, its not the retail stores...its the other beings present there. Oh if only I was a Swazi queen so I could have an entire shopping centre shut down for me! Apart from that minor concern, I had a lovely time at these huge building housing huge amounts of fashion and food.
I am excited by what the buyers are doing for spring and summer; each store is uber inviting and exciting. The competition as to where I should spend my last R500 has become so stressful I'm developing sweat hills on my forehead. Is it a pair of wedges? Or those lovely shades in that frame? Or maybe that little coral dress? Wait or a gift for someones birthday? The hill has just become a mountain.
Wedges - If you weren't aware like someone very close to me...wedges are in and I'm thinking they will transform into winter 2013 too! I'm personally loving the mint, coral and wood combinations (My faves at Aldo or Foschini); mmmmmmmmmm tastes like sorbet! They are beautiful; and comfortable. I do wish though I was a size 4 or less; because these statement wedges look like murder weapons in larger sizes; thankfully most are not made of oak trees...because then we would all develop ankle injuries!
Coral and Mint, along with their lovely friends citrus family(orange-yellow-red-berry) and contrasting cousins green, cobalt and maybe a bit of tan are so trending right now. If it were high school they would be the new cool kids. Coral(that guava but pink but not really colour) is such a lovely shade on dark skin shades; coupled with green/tan...you are a winner! I cannot even start to tell you about what all these stores are doing with these colours; you have to experience it yourself. Go buy it, you wont regret it; I mean you might starve or bunk work since petrol has gone up again! But it will be worth it.
Also te be notified, longer length (only at the back) dresses, skirts, shirts, tees, etc are so in and absolutely cute. Get yourself one (Cotton On has amazing styles!). Ofcourse you will get looks from people who think they resemble tails, or some other arb item that only exists in their minds! I personally have 2 items so far and am planning to invest more.
I didn't discriminate on my shopping travels; I went to every shop that looked like it wanted to rob me of my last bank notes. Yes including those 'hip hop' inspired shops owned by our 'brodas n sistos' from the north! This is where I found my mint and black jacket; in Pretoria to be exact; plus a cute lovely pleased chiffon dress I think I'm about to abuse until winter. That's the amazing fact about fashion; don't underestimate the range (only the quality and price ofcourse) of big/small shops; go in, give them a chance and enjoy the surprise.
Ta,
Budgie
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