kykNET Fiestas – Celebrating Afrikaans

Last night I attended the annual kykNET Fiestas – a glamour filled evening with celebrities, great performances and the reason why we attended this prestigious occasion; to celebrate and acknowledge the actors, actress, performers and visual art artists who made Afrikaans theatre what it is today!

It’s a evening where you can dress to your heart’s desire – flowy dress, full face make-up, high heals… mirrored ball war hats – yes; you read correctly! Let’s just say some of the attendees won’t be going on Skattie wat dra jy‘s best dressed list!

My Outfit:

Dress - YDE / Clutch Bag - Edgars

Overall it was a fantastically fun evening which ended on quite the…LATE…note but nontheless; everybody had a blast!

Here are the full list of winner for kykNET Fiestas 2012:

Best Actor
Brendon Daniels – Rooiland

Best Actress:
Wilna Snyman – Klaasvakie

Best Supporting Actor:
Neels van Jaarsveld – Lot

Best Supporting Actress:
Esther von Waltsleben – Agterplaas

Best Director:
Jaco Bouwer – Rooiland

Best Theatre Design:
Nicola Hanekom – Lot

Best Performance in a Music Driven Production:
Karen Zoid – Malaika / My Engel

Best Performance in a Solo Production:
Shimmy Isaacs – Howzit my bra!

Best Newly Created Afrikaans Production:
Rooiland  – Jaco Bouwer and Tertius Kapp

Best Upcoming Artist:
Tertius Kapp – Rooiland

Best Achievement in Classical Music:
Ben Schoeman – Performance of compositions by Franz Liszt

Best Achievement in Dance Theatre:
Namjive dance company – Mense van Mense

Best Achievement in Visual Arts:
Diane Victor – Featured artist of Innibos

Best Production:
Lot

Most Popular Fiësta Presenter:
Willem Botha

Most Popular Festival:
Innibos

Lifetime Achievement Award for Theatre:
Louis van Niekerk

Lifetime Achievement Award for Music:
Mimi Coertse

Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature:
Elsa Joubert

And our night in pictures!

Myself and Z2 (Dress- YDE)

Z2, C and Myself (Dresses - YDE; you may start noticing a pattern.) P.s - the way in which I positioned my head is quite an odd angle. hmmm.

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Leopard in the City – Pictures

As promised – here are a few pics of my much loved Leopard Print Jump Suit!

What do you think?

 

 

 

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Leopard in the City – Fashion

Last weekend I went on a bit of a shopping ’outing’ – oh and did I enjoy it!!

Well – I bought a few items; one of these items being a Leopard Print Jumpsuit {from Mr. Price} (boob-tube which ties at the waist). Although I did think it’s a tad Out-There for me; I really liked the fabric and just went for it; “Hell; why not!”

Animal print has been doing its rounds in the fashion world – on handbags, belts, shoes, jumpsuits (yay!) and of course – various tops, personally I don’t think it has reached its peak or rather ‘pit’ as yet. I see new items – proudly showcasing various prints – emerging all over the place!

Although I got a few rather strange looks from my colleagues I still think it’s too cool not to wear; I use cool lightly as really – it’s very cool on this hot summer’s day in SA.

What do you think of Animal Print? (Leopard print in particular?)

I’ll post Pics tomorrow.

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Best Beauty Find – Blushing Bronzer at The Body Shop

There’s nothing as fabulous as a Bronzer/Blusher – especially in Summertime; to accentuate your already beautiful sun-kissed tan or for those who doesn’t quite enjoy the sunny weather as much as I do – to fake a bronzed tan.

So to my (uber) delight I came across the Body Shop Sale while having breakfast with my mom; inevitably I had to excuse myself for a mere second (which turned into an occurring visit) to just have a ‘quick look’ at what’s on offer!

Oh what a sale can do to one – already financially strained – make-up and beauty obsessed woman. Nevertheless I scratched together my cents and purchased one of the best products I have ever come across – It’s a Bronzer/Shimmery Powder/Blusher (Real Name: Baked Domed Marbelized Compact) which accentuates and defines your cheekbone; leaves the (perfect) rosy tint on the apples of your cheeks and most importantly – leaves you feeling (and looking) amazing! So go, go, go – get yourself one as well. The sale ends on 29 January 2012! JUST in time for payday!

If my – sometimes strange - description didn’t quite cut it; here’s a picture!

Image via cbsg5861.blogspot.com

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80′s Loving

Soooo…I have this thing about Make-up (I.LOVE.IT) and I have a thing about Colour!! Combine the two and you have: THE 80′S ERA! Welcome!

With Spring arriving last month and Summer on it’s way I thought it fit to share some Colourful MAKE-UP Trends as well as Hair Pieces with you – Hence the 80′s Theme!!

I hope you enjoy them!

XX

HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE THIS!? Man, I wish I could pull something like that off!!

I especially love the Lip Colour; how about you?

Ah, this is too BEAUTIFUL - Love the Hair Piece!

That Bow is a TAD too Big for my liking.

Image 1 via zencast.com

Image 2 via taaz.com

Image 3 via blog.debenhams.com

Image 4 via elle.com

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Hair Accessories for your Wedding Day

Sooooo…you all know I love all things Pretty right, well I also love all Things Wedding!!!!!! ‘Cause there’s NOTHING Prettier than a wedding!!

Another thing I’m Crazy IN-LOVE with is Hair Accessories – Big, small, white or colourful!

Below I have gathered some Wedding Inspired Hair Accessories – WARNING – {Some of the below are, well, for the more ADVENTUROUS Bride}.

Enjoy!

XX

What can I say...for the more Adventurous Bride! Definitely Something I would wear!!

I'm not sure if this is a Flower or a Shell but it sure looks Beautiful!!

The Birdcage Veil has made a HUGE Comeback and I love the trend - Especially with the Red Lip!!

Image 1 via weddinginspirasi.com

Image 2 via savvymode.com

Image 3 via blog.weddingpaperdivas.com

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Pretty Accessories

There’s something about an Accessory – it adds ‘value’ to any outfit – may it be through the colour, size, style or for being just REALLY PRETTY!!

Below I have posted some great Finds!

Enjoy!

XX

Some Flower Power

 

Image 1 via weheartit.com

Image 2 via weheartit.com

Image 3 via prettychicky.com

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SHOES – too CUTE to not Blog about!

I’m not a HUGE Pink Fan {some may argue that statement when you see my room, but I assure you – a dusty pink is not…Pink}…anyway – back to Shoes! I came across this Pretty Pair while searching for well….Pretty Things!! {SHOCKER there}!!

I thought You’ll enjoy them as well!!

XX

It seems I have a 'things for bows'...!? Anyway..LOVE

Image via thisnext.com

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I am sorry for being so Quiet…BUT I’M BACK!!

My apologies for leaving you all for a while – not only was I super duper Busy but I had the worst flu humanly possible; making it impossible for me to Blog, {Ontrekkings} but I am back in full force! YAY!

To Update:

1. Fashion – I am still a fashion Junkie and although my Bank Balance may not support this Post of mine, my Cupboard sure does! I have bought some Fabulous Summer Items – I have an excuse {Please see below}.

2. Diet {although more a lifestyle choice as of lately} – Things are going really well with the whole ‘Looking Fab and feeling better’ lifestyle Choice I made 4 months ago! To date, I have shed 15 kg’s and still going strong! {hence the Shopping problem above}

3. Pretty Things – what more can I say, I.AM.IN.LOVE.WITH.ALL.THINGS.PRETTY!!

4. Writing {and Blogging} – I have ALWAYS had a PASSION for writing {and reading} but this has spiralled out of Control {in a good way}. I am so excited, driven and passionate about writing lately – it just came to me! I have this talent and I just want to learn more, know more and WRITE MORE!! It comes as no surprise then that I am in love with Blogging as well!

5. Newest fetish – WEDGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any Colour, style and height {well, not Lady Gaga High}.

LOVING the Bow!!

6. Step and Tone – This is RANDOM but I had to share it with someone – That Step and Tone Class of Yesterday nearly killed me; I am so stiff today I can hardly walk…so I went Jogging! It didn’t help – I’m still stiff…Thus opting for the better option; BLOGGING!

That’s me in a Nutshell- for now!

Cioa.

Image 1 via delicate-eternity.tumblr.com

Image 2 via tangerinehearts.com

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LOVE: Spring has Nearly Sprung

Yesssssss..it’s 31 August – the very LAST day of August – this means one thing and one thing ONLY: SPRING is Literally around the Corner and I can wait NO LONGER!

There’s something about this Season – it’s the beginning of ‘new’, the beginning of a new chapter in the year, Flowers Blossom, people seem happier and the Soft Sunshine provides Outside Leisure Activities. Yes, you can go jogging WITHOUT a Raincoat, you can go for a ROMANTIC Picnic without checking the weather every second – you can enjoy this BEAUTIFUL Country of ours!

Now, the other thing that really excites me is: SPRING FASHION!
Vibrant Colours, Big Sunnies, Spring Dresses – short and Maxi – oh it’s all just so FABULOUS!

So, let us all reminisce in this day – as it’s the Last Day before Spring has Finally Sprung!
Below I have gathered some Spring Inspiration – doesn’t it just make you….HAPPY!?

Ahhhh..all the Colours - so vibrant; so happy!

Long, Flowy Dresses - now that's what Spring's ALL ABOUT! LOVE!

FLOWERS - the first Visual of Spring!

Big, Colourful Sunnies - What is not to LOVE?

Image 1 via vrmag.net

Image 2 via stylehive.com

Image 3 via coutureetcuisine.com

Image 4 via thefashionbugs.com

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