The Girl In The Striped Tee: July 2013

It's My Birthday, I Can Drink Tea If I Want To

1:41 PM

Today I turned 21! Honestly it makes me a bit nervous thinking about how old that makes me (hah!) but you're only as old as you feel so there you have it. My friends and I stopped off at Freedom Cafe for some tea and cake (so tasty).

After getting home I put on a dress, some heels and a coat to head to dinner. I picked up this Monochromatic number from the new Woolworths range (I want everything in that range...seriously) and paired it with my monochromatic low heels and some (you guessed it) gold jewellry. Monochrome isn't a look I'm used to but seeing the look on one of my favourite bloggers has inspired me to try it out. Did it work? I like to think so. More cake was eaten (chocolate this time although that doesn't begin to do the yumminess that was this cake justice) and after reading all my lovely birthday messages I get the feeling 21 is not gonna be all that bad...

Dress: Woolworths

Shoes: Mr Price

Necklace: Sass Diva

Bag: Lancôme

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denim

Don't Do That Pose You Always Do

11:43 AM

That's what my sister was saying as she took my pictures for this post. I had no idea what she was talking about until she demonstrated. It appears I have stock poses (err maybe). The weather was amazing on this day. It was a whole 28 degrees (in winter that's quite an accomplishment) and my mom, sister and I went out to run errands, shop a bit and do some visiting. I love this flamingo top and I had to pair it with my dark denims (rolled up of course). My yellow handbag is never far and I added some gold neckwear. I admit I am a bit of a repeat offender accessories wise. If it works, I work it (hah!) Hopefully the 'new' poses work for y'all reading this.

Top: Zara

Jeans: Woolworths

Bag: Nine West

Shoes: Natualizer

Necklace: Sass Diva

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denims

My Friends Like To Take Pics of Me Talking

9:45 AM

We went back to varsity this week (oh the joy). Despite the mild sarcasm it really was great to see my friends after more than a month of holiday. It's amazing how many fun things you miss when you're away from varsity! The first day back was filled with laughs, us talking over each other (like we always do) and a small dose of reality as we got introduced to our new modules for the rest of the year. The weather was pretty chilly (Durban apparently clued in to the fact that it's winter) so I wore my new jacket from Woolworths over my Zara tee (as seen before) with some faded denims and my current favourite pumps (also seen before). I finished the look with my a gold mecklace (I love gold lately) and threw my odds and ends into my studded bag. I would love to say we spent most of the day learning but we mostly spent it cooing over pics of Baby Cambridge (Prince George Alexander Louis that is). I'm obsessed with Kate Middleton, Price William and the baby but that's a story for another time...

Jacket:Woolworths

Top: Zara

Jeans: Woolworths

Shoes: Woolworths

Necklace: Sass Diva

Bag: Mr Price

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Accessorize

ACCESSORIZE Passionate Lipstick

9:20 AM

Price: R 55, 00 (on sale)

Things I am passionate about:

-Getting what I want and

-Oxblood (the colour not the the substance)

Accessorize's Lipstick in 'Passionate' managed to combine these two passions into one! How you may ask? Well, I stopped by Clicks recently (what else is new, I love that place!) and they had all these wonderful products on sale. I've been on the hunt for an oxblood coloured lippie since I saw it on one of my favourite bloggers. The colour is a whole lot of purple with just a hint of red and I just haven't been able to find it anywhere (I was planning on stopping at Mac soon). Anyway while playing around with a few of the colours to decide which ones to get (it was a sale, the only option is to buy). I picked up the Accessorize Lipstick in Passionate. It looked purple but I bought it anyway (for reasons unknown...perhaps due to that 'it was a sale' logic mentioned above). I tried it on and it surprised me by turning out to be purple at all but rather oxblood. My hunt was over!

The great things about this lipstick are the bold colour, the fact that it lasts and last and lasts, isn't shiny, gritty or grainy and makes for a fun addition when I want to change my everyday look. The one not so great thing about this lipstick is, when exposed to water it tends to smudge (good when you want to get it off, not so great if that's not what you were after). Since this isn't much of a disadvantage and because the colour is amazing I love it! So I guess you could say that another thing I'm 'passionate' about is this lipstick huh?

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Jacket

New In: Obsessed

7:59 AM

I've been obsessed with some of the things in this post for months! I couldn't believe my luck when I picked up these recently and I had to share.

JACKET...

How gorgeous is this pretty beauty (yeah that was an overload of adjectives but that's how much I love this jacket)? I've see all these bloggers rocking this jacket and I couldn't believe it when I spotted it at Woolies. I was salivating over it for a few weeks and I was so glad when my mom picked it up for me a few days ago.

SKIRT...

Midis have also been all the rage and I just haven't been able to find the right one. My mom came to the rescue once again by picking up this pleated sheer number in nude. I can't wait to wear it out in warmer weather (it's actually been on the cool side lately in Durban. Wah!)

TOP...

How fun is this top? It makes me think of island holidays and walks on the beach (can you tell I wish it was warmer?) It's made of soft material and I love it. Zara is always so on point and this time is no exception. I might even pair the top with my midi skirt.

SHOES...

They sold them in tan a couple of months before and I found out about them a little too late (when some of the people I follow on Instagram uploaded pics of them) and I was all bummed about it until I stepped into Mr Price the other day. These were the last pair. The last one! And they were in my size! So...I almost missed them again clearly but yay for me I didn't!

I'm not usually a fan of strappy flats. I don't know why. And I say I'm not a fan but I own a few pairs. Weird. Anyway, I'm in love with these. They have this snake print strap (animal print is almost always a win for me) and a cushion-y, soft feel that means I could wear them all day...and I plan on it.

Snagged any of your favourite finds lately?

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Bronzer

#FOTD: The Brows

9:48 AM

I recently discovered the Mac eyebrow pen (cue shame for only recently paying attention to my brows) and it's honestly so helpful for filling in my patchy brows. I'm keen to get into waxing or threading my brows because I've heard that helps them grow in an organized manner and not all hodge podge like (more shame for not being into waxing or threading already). Excuse my spotty face (it's been breakout central lately) but wanted to show my fotd for driving my mom around town and getting some errands done.

Mac Eyebrow Pen/ Colours Liquid Liner/Lancôme Doll Eyes Mascara/ Mac Pressed Powder/Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer/ Estée Lauder Blush

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Lipstick

They Said Sale

7:51 AM

So I was pretty much obligated to buy. I know I have been ignoring the beauty side of the blog lately (whoops!) but reviews coming soon!

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Mr Price

Dear Striped Tees, I Love You

8:44 AM

I am so excited to do my first full outfit post on the blog! I don't know how soon more will be forthcoming but I thought I'd share this outfit with you. This is an outfit which is typical of me. I pretty much live in skirts be they short or long or midi and this blog is called 'The Girl In The Striped Tee' so you all know I'm pretty much all about those too! I am obsessed with every bit of clothing I have on in this post. I picked up the necklace on sale at Sass Diva a while ago and in fact if you stop by regularly you would have seen it in one of my 'New In' posts. I haven't really worn it much because I had difficulty showing it off to full advantage given the collared tops I prefer in winter. The skirt is actually a mullet skirt I bought from Mr Price that I had altered because I just couldn't deal with the mullet-ness of it all. The cap toe pumps from Woolies are honestly the comfiest things to walk around in and the canvas material is what I like to think of as a fun Woolies twist to a classic, a pair of pumps. The fringe bag is still a fave as you can see and I finished the look off with my Swatch watch.

Top: Zara

Skirt: Mr Price

Shoes: Woolworths

Necklace: Sass Diva

Bag: Mr Price

Watch: Swatch

What do you think about my striped look?

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Did This

Got A Job...

9:07 AM

...for the vac. I've never learnt so much about life and law than I did this week. Pushed some paper, proposed some (flawed) arguments. Oh...and took some elevator snaps (because it was a reflective surface and I couldn't resist).

DID THIS:

Researched and researched and researched then wrote and wrote and (yup) wrote! Being an attorney is a pretty labour intensive occupation but it more than makes out for it with it's novelties. Running around town in heels, tea breaks and biscotti and the beautiful ocean view from the office building were just some of my favourites this week.

SAW THAT:

My own reflection! These were my favourite outfits this week! How awesome you get to see the full outfit for once? Thank goodness for elevator mirrors!

Two things about this outfit...this bag I am obsessed and these boots are suede comfort and sassiness (they come right up to my knees). The bright colour of the bag makes me want to carry it around all winter. It makes me think of Spring, sunshine and all that is right with the world. I'll probably do a post about the bag (and all the stuff I keep inside too) soon. Dresses are my thing. If I'm not in a skirt it's a dress. And this dress is so comfy and with it's slightly thicker material it's perfect for those cooler days.

I have nothing to say about this outfit except to say I love myself in it. Can I walk around in stuff like this all the time? No? Oh alright. The shoes, the pencil skirt, the bag (again). I don't think you can really tell but the heels are actually navy. I wasn't expecting that either. It's such a nice way to depart from the usual black and white the legal types usually wear without crossing the line. The blouse is sheer lace with pearl buttons. It's rare to have absolutely everything you have on be something you're in love with. That to me is winning!

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Did This

Went Out...

6:32 PM

...and saw many things, most of them furniture. Posed a bit, played a bit.

DID THIS:

Laughed with my sister over...something. I can't remember but our faces tell me it must have been hilars!

Snuck a choclate break to keep my energy up as we walked from shop to shop...because all that shopping is such a chore hah not!

SAW THAT:

How awesome are these? They make think of a holiday house in the Hamptons!

The studded detail on this chair...subtle but perf! Can I have a set please?

The equestrian thing is such a fave of mine recently. If I had a house it would be full of fun wrought iron or dark wood horse statues, monochromatic rugs and crystal vases and lamps. If this all sounds a bit gaudy you'll have to excuse my taste!

This is honestly the coolest thing I've seen in a while! This is a ginorm pic of a zebra and while I usually hate the whole African safari vibe (we are more than wild animals people...even though we love our wild animals and the fact that they're a major source of tourism) this picture was amazing! Don't know where this pic would fit in amongst the horses but hey, zebras are part of the horse family right?

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Beauty Review

An Ode to Essence: Long Lasting Eye Pencil

9:55 AM

Price: R 29, 99

This has to be my favourite Essence buy easy peasy, hands down! There's nothing that beats a lined eye whether it be a cat eye or a simple bit of liner to perk up the eyes and make you look wide awake and ready to take charge. This eye pencil is definitely long lasting, it won't smudge or budge as shown by the fact that when I made a swatch on my hand and rubbed over the lines they didn't blur a bit! I love the fact that even though the eye pencil is somewhat thick you can lighten the pressure you exert with your hand when putting it on to draw a thin line which is perfect for those days when you're not feeling so dramatic. Is there anything better than a trusty eye pencil that lasts and lasts and makes you look fabulous just the way you want?

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Beauty Review

An Ode to Essence: Essence Eyeshadow

7:24 AM

Price: R 29, 99

Now I'm actually not much of an eyeshadow girl-in fact a friend of mine and I were talking about that the other day-but I am so keen to get back into being one. I guess the fact that I wear glasses might have discouraged me in that respect but no more! These are two fun shades from essence that are so pretty I enjoy just looking at them from time to time. When I first saw them in the store I was a little afraid they'd be too bright on my skin but they actually look perf! I love the idea of using the orange on it's own for a more subtle look-I say subtle because it blends in great with my skin tone-or pairing up the orange and the green for a more dramatic effect. Once again, with the affordability of this product I really have no excuse for not getting back on the eyeshadow wearing train!

What are your favourite colours?

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