Denim shorts- Forever 21 ; White vest- Mr.Price ; Suspenders - Mr.Price ; Sneakers - DCSHOES Africa ; Bandana -Unknown ; Gold hoops - Unknown
On Saturday (O4/01/2014) , I went to the hip hop festival in Durban which was proudly sponsored by the Arts and Living Cultures department of the Ethekwini municipality. If you are the type of person who loves hip hop and if you really appreciate this genre, you would love what the festival has to offer. There were performances by artists like HCL , Dream Team, Skye Wanda(sp) , Drumkit and so many more!The live band was the added cherry on top.
It was held on the very famous Florida Road park so you can imagine the vibe. It was nothing short of relaxed, fun and very entertaining. It just adds to the list of things to do and places to go in Durban.
My outfit of choice was very cool yet sexy. I added the bandana on my wrist for that touch of hip hop. If you want to be a little more daring, you could also throw on a bright red lipstick.
Durban has loads of talent!I just think we as Durbanites should come together, support eachother and stop sleeping on our own talent. I feel very strongly about this because I myself believe in talent and gifts given to us by God. We all have the potential to be whatever it is we want to be.
May all your dreams come true this year.
Xxx
I love curling my hair sometimes but using curling irons can be a hassle! It can take so much time just so your curls can fall flat in 2hours.
I bought a pack of bendy rollers from Ruutos Hair based in Johannesburg. About R100 for ten. They come in different sizes for different types of curls. If you are from out of town it would probably cost you another 100 for delivery but its worth it. I normally use it on weaves but this time I tried it out on my own hair.
Soon I'll upload a video to show you guys how to put them on. Its very simple and easy.You can leave them overnight and sleep comfortably. Plus, you don't have to damage your hair with the constant heat.
Xxx
It's finally the new year and a great time to reflect. Think about the lessons learned and our future plans. Start afresh...
I spent the last few hours of New Years eve with a few close friends.I had a very chilled evening and didn't feel like a party.I guess it's the little things that count. Right?
The 1st of Jan was such a hot day, I had to cool off. Swimming was the order of the day. It's all you can do in this Durban heat.
As it is the new year, I will also be making a few changes to the blog. Very exciting changes so keep your eyes peeled!
With that said, I hope each and every one of you have a fantastic 2014. May God make your way prosperous.
Xxx
So finally the year 2013 has come to an end. I was thinking about my favourite style icons for 2013.Those people who really did it for me. They all have a different style but I learn something from each and everyone of them.
Blake Lively - I love her style because it's so fashion forward yet simple. She loves showing off her gorgeous legs and assets in the most tasteful way. Most of you may know her from the television series "Gossip Girl".
Rita Ora - Many say Rita's style was mostly inspired by Gwen Stefani, and I can definitely agree. The blonde hair , red lipstick and loud urban style definitely looks familiar but with that said, she has made it her own. I can't pull this look off because it's very loud which isnt my style but there's always something to take from it.
Ciara - If it's anybody who represents my style completely, it's your girl CC. So fabulous! Street but sexy all at the sametime. She's got a body to die for so we don't mind if she flaunts it. She can find the perfect balance between street and elegant. Gotta love her.
Bonang Matheba - In South Africa, Bonang has to be just about everybody's favourite style icon. Young women are inspired by her and it's not just because of her many succeses and achievements. When it comes to this lady style, you should be taking notes. She's versatile and flexible with it but always polished! ♥!
Nandi Mngoma - I love her for her very vintage , playful style. I'm not sure if I'd be able to pull off this style either but its interesting and hard to ignore.
Now let's see what the fashion world has in store for us in the year 2014!
You only turn 22 once in your life time! I didn't have much planned for my birthday(24/12/91) and just kind of let it play out. Go with the flow. That idea turned out to work out perfectly as it should.
I spent the day before my bday with some of my dearest friends at Suncoast beach. What a lovely day it was! Apart from the stares we got for wearing bikini's without shorts (because apparently durbanites aren't accustomed such).
Suncoast is a great place to be at in December. So many different people from all over the country. Some of which were quite entertaining and they dont even know it!
I spent my actual birthday shopping for other people.
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Nonetheless, being with the people who matter most to me was the best way to spend my day.
I cannot forget to mention ,waking up to a delivery from Roxstar bikini just waiting for me.It was actually my first gift for the day. Thank you @roxstar_bikini and @sabloggers for the lovely gift.♥ Will be rocking it soon.
Xxx
Green tea is becoming more and more popular because people are becoming aware of its health benefits.
My mom is the one who got me sipping on green tea. For her,it was mostly for weight loss. For me however, I drink it to simply keep healthy and perhaps keep those body fats in check especially now that its festive season. Can't get away from all those delicious festive foods!
I prefer the Rooibos Brand because it is caffeine free,has low tannin and this particular one has ginger which is a very healthy ingredient.
I'm going to share some of the health benefits that come with drinking green tea.
BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA:
1) Weight loss - This is one of the most common reasons for drinking green tea. It increases metabolism and burns fat.
2)Diabetes ~ It regulates glucose levels,slowing the rise of blood sugar levels after eating.
3) Heart disease- Scientists believe that green tea helps with the lining of blood vessels, helping them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It helps protect against the formation of blood clots which is the most common cause for heart attacks.
4) Tooth decay- Chemical antioxidant "catechin" in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections and other dental conditions.
5) Depression- Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It provides a relaxing and tranquilising effect.It always helps lift my mood.
6) Skincare- It helps reduce wrinkles and any signs of aging. You're never too young to worry about that!
7)Cancer - It is known to kill cancer cells without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
I definitely don't drink green tea for the taste, but rather for what it means for my health and wellbeing.
Two cups a day should do it but if you wish to have more you should consider taking supplements instead unless you don't mind keep you going to the bathroom all day.
There is caffeine in green tea. I am sensitive to caffeine,thats why I recommend Rooibos if you have the same problem.
There are many other benefits of green tea which you can research. These are just a few. Makes me wonder why I've been drinking anything else!
