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Confessions from me – the shopaholic

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I spotted this questionnaire on the Superficial Girls blog and I just had to answer the questions because confession time – I am a full blown shopaholic.

1. Would you consider yourself a shopaholic?

YES and YES.

2. How would you classify your style?

I made up a word for this a while ago – INBOGRUNGE, a combination of indie, boho and grunge.

3. What store can you not leave without buying at least one thing?

Mr Price, 90% of my cupboard is Mr Price. Cheap and trendy

4. What designer are you willing to splurge for?

I don’t generally splurge, well I do, but not that big of a splurge but if I did it would be Chanel or Kate Spade

5. Do you have a go to shopping outfit?

I am the plainest Jane when I go shopping, I don’t even add accessories because I need easy on and off without hooking and all that jazz so a pair of jeans, slops and easy tee do the job for shopping

6. What is your guilty pleasure? (Not including makeup)

Head wear – hats, berets, headbands, you name it

7.What is one staple clothing piece you cannot live without?

Longer length vests from Jay Jay’s – I layer… alot!

8. What is a trend you hope never goes out of style?

Big ass sunglasses

9. What trend did you love that passed way to quickly?

Dungarees – I secretly love them…

10. Who is your fashion icon?

Toughie – I have a few, Blake Lively, Whitney Port, Alexa Chung and many many more!

I am not going to tag anyone BUT please feel free to answer the questions in the comments section or on your blog :)

My Pinspirational Story

If you don’t already know I was chosen as the main winner in the Pinterest, Lil-lets/We are Women campaign competition.

This is the story of how I won R10 000 in Pavillion vouchers to make my shopping and fashion dreams come true.One of my favorite bloggers (I honestly can’t remember who, I have so many) mentioned the competition on their blog. Basically Lil-lets, the leading women’s intimate brand started a We Are Women campaign, not only was the campaign inspiring but it gave the ladies something to talk about and of course, the chance to win some awesome prizes on Pinterest. The whole competition was all about pinning things that inspire you in everyday life. ThoseĀ who know me will know these things include my wanderlast (mainly Paris and New York) fashion, Chanel, awesome office spaces and pretty shoes. I pinned beautiful pictures all day, everyday for about a month which lead to me pinning around 460 pins in my We Are Women SA board.

When they contacted me to say I was the main winner, I went crazy in the office. When I found out what my prize was, I went even more crazy. I chose to take R10 000 in vouchers to spend at Pavillion on things I have wanted but don’t buy because of the price or just because it’s one of those things I never get round to doing.

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I was welcomed in ALDO at Pavillion by some lovely ladies and gentleman to do the prize handover, I felt kinda famous because my picture was getting taking, questions were getting asked, and it was all about me really. A gorgeous bunch of flowers, R10 000 in vouchers in my back pocket and a BEAUTIFUL hand bag later, I left Pavillion smiling and excited to go back and spend, spend, spend.

I went the following Saturday and spent every last cent in one day. It was the most fun I have had in ages, I bought watches, another bag, tons of books, a JT DVD (which was one of my best buys, getting to watch him dance and sing is amazing!) Here is an image of just a few of the things I bought. There’ll be more images coming on the other stuff.
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The competition was definitely one of the funnest I’ve entered, I felt inspired while doing it (which was the point, so well done Lil Lets) thank you to the Lil-lets team for this awesome prize and for making my shopping like a crazy person who doesn’t have bills dream come true..

Getting the red carpet right: 2013 Grammy’s

These are my favorite Grammy red carpet looks, in no particular order.

Beyonce looks fab in a monochrome number

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Taylor Swift looks like a regal beauty, and that hair, LOVE!

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Rihanna in red is ravishing

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Kaley Cuoco opts for pants and a beautiful gold detail blazer – I always appreciate a girl who takes a risk, and pants at an awards ceremony are always a risk in my opinion

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Kelly Rowland might just be my fave, this dress is just the right amount of sexy and the fit is perfect!

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My man, JT always looks good! The suit is Tom Ford of course

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**Images:cleveland.com

Love Notes with Ponds

I’m pretty sure most of you have seen the tweets and pics of the awesome Ponds boxes a few lucky ladies received.

Well this is mine, and I loved it! I love the idea of note pads, actually WRITING notes with a pen and better yet making my own Valentines day cards. When last did you hold a gel pen? And can you remember how much you loved them while you were in school?

This is the cutest idea and I must say a big thank you to for Ponds for this lovely treat.

I will definitely be making my friends some pretty cards

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I want a Shop

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This image made me want this sign, and then it made me want a shop with this sign outside of it, then I was thinking about what I would sell in my shop..

**Image source: Pinterest, of course!

This is me signing off

Tis the last day of work, tis the time to be with family and eat till we can’t walk and of course, tis the season to be jolly!

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To all my readers, followers, commentors and friends, I hope you all have a fabulous and blessed festive season. Be safe and remember the reason for the season.

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And obviously a big thank you to you all for the support, love and encouragement. I plan on starting something fresh and new in 2013, so stay tuned!

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