Have a fab weekend!
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Image from here.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Yay!
So happy this week is over! This is exactly how I feel...
Have a fab weekend!
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Image from here.
Have a fab weekend!
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Image from here.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
The September Issue
Last month, on a rather dreary Monday I got a call that made me squeal and jump up and down. It was from Luisa at Marie Claire wanting to know if I’d be keen to take part,
alongside other bloggers, in a fashion spread/challenge. It was about taking
some of the more “out there” fashion looks and putting them on real people in
real-life situations.
And of course my reply was like "Um, sure let me just check my diary, I think I'm shooting with Demarchelier that week."
Obviously I was game. And this time I decided to cherish every little detail. If you’ve read the blog for more than a year, you’ll know I was already lucky enough to be featured in a bloggers fashion shoot for O Magazine.That was definitely one of my life's highlights. But I was so excited to spend the day surrounded by fabulous people (especially Robyn Cooke) and in the presence of Jimmy Choo shoes that I didn't really take photos. This time was different.
With a fully charged camera I arrived at the MC offices and immediately was beautified by Sylvie Hurford and Huey Tilley. I was going to be recreating this Marie Claire editorial:
So, cue the clown make-up. And clothes. And when the clothes are not Prada (which they were in the original shoot) have the tendency to make you look like a Bag Lady or at least an Olsen twin.
Nevertheless I was still having the time of my life. First up I got to watch the crew in action while shooting Leilah360 in this insane onesie do her thing.
Then it was my turn. We were going to redo the look at a bus stop. It may not look like it but it was freezing that day which is why I'm rocking this look with my jeans on. And we all thought the fashion world was glam!
After a couple of shots sitting down I got to do my thing and let my amateur schmodel shine. All those years doing the Vogue routine in my bedroom finally paid off.
Now the issue has finally landed. And it's the coveted September issue which makes this fashion nerd go cray cray happy.
And here is me! I have to say I really happy with the final picture they used and for making me sound awesome in the magazine. On the whole, the entire shoot is amazing and MC are clearly boss at what they do.
If you want to check out the full spread, it's available in shops now.
Major thanks and love to everyone who was part of the shoot especially Sam from MC who took all the behind-the-scenes pictures and interviewed me. Also check out her blog, she is awesome.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
And of course my reply was like "Um, sure let me just check my diary, I think I'm shooting with Demarchelier that week."
Obviously I was game. And this time I decided to cherish every little detail. If you’ve read the blog for more than a year, you’ll know I was already lucky enough to be featured in a bloggers fashion shoot for O Magazine.That was definitely one of my life's highlights. But I was so excited to spend the day surrounded by fabulous people (especially Robyn Cooke) and in the presence of Jimmy Choo shoes that I didn't really take photos. This time was different.
With a fully charged camera I arrived at the MC offices and immediately was beautified by Sylvie Hurford and Huey Tilley. I was going to be recreating this Marie Claire editorial:
So, cue the clown make-up. And clothes. And when the clothes are not Prada (which they were in the original shoot) have the tendency to make you look like a Bag Lady or at least an Olsen twin.
Nevertheless I was still having the time of my life. First up I got to watch the crew in action while shooting Leilah360 in this insane onesie do her thing.
After a couple of shots sitting down I got to do my thing and let my amateur schmodel shine. All those years doing the Vogue routine in my bedroom finally paid off.
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| Yes, in case you're wondering, they did use me for the cover as well. |
And here is me! I have to say I really happy with the final picture they used and for making me sound awesome in the magazine. On the whole, the entire shoot is amazing and MC are clearly boss at what they do.
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| As you can tell, this is a very natural pose for me. |
If you want to check out the full spread, it's available in shops now.
Major thanks and love to everyone who was part of the shoot especially Sam from MC who took all the behind-the-scenes pictures and interviewed me. Also check out her blog, she is awesome.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
My Olympic Highlights
Yes the Opening Ceremony was fabulous. Yes South Africa is doing well and yes these athletics are making us feel lazy and wondering "what were we doing at that age." But let's all take a moment to celebrate the best part of the Olympics: the boys. Especially the boys who spend their time in water.
First up, this is a local. Chad Le Clos, he won gold for swimming some race but more importantly his dad has won the world's hearts. He's 20, comes from Durban and cried when the national anthem was played during the medal ceremony. I want to have his babies. Mainly because I want his dad to scream "Unbelievable" when I give birth.
This is Ryan Lochte. He has also won gold. I cannot tell you what for. I can tell you he is cute. He also seems like a bit of a douche. Not intentionally but he reminds me of those guys who hang out at Tiger Tiger with white pointy shoes, ordering Jaggy Bombs and wanting to have sex in the bathroom. Know what I mean?! Not my type but if he looked at me, can't say I'd say no.
This is Nathan Adrian. He is half-Asian, which means our children will be 1/4 Asian. As I really want a fat Asian baby of my own, I will accept this. I have spent way more time researching him than necessary and I have found out I'm a year older than him, he wants to be a doctor and he has Twilight on his iPad. I just want to say 我愛你 which is I Love You in Chinese according to Google Translate.
This is Tom Daley. He has a tendency for making me feel old. Most of the time I find pictures of his legal and totally ah-mazing body. Other times when I'm doing my Daily Daley Google I find pictures of his last Olympics outing. When he was like 14. He is a diver and has been in the news because one sick mofo has been Twitter-trolling him. Personally, he should be in the news because of his abs.
This is Louis Smith. He's a gymnast. He does cray cray things on the pommel horse. I actually watched his final so I know what tricks he did. And let me tell you, the guy has stamina. My arms get tired from just straightening my hair, he manages a whole routine with his arms. From all the pictures I've seen he seems to have a bit of Gay Face but as you know I'm a Fag Hag so all are welcome in my arms.
Anyone else I'm missing out on? Let me know.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Images from here, here, here, here and here.
First up, this is a local. Chad Le Clos, he won gold for swimming some race but more importantly his dad has won the world's hearts. He's 20, comes from Durban and cried when the national anthem was played during the medal ceremony. I want to have his babies. Mainly because I want his dad to scream "Unbelievable" when I give birth.
This is Ryan Lochte. He has also won gold. I cannot tell you what for. I can tell you he is cute. He also seems like a bit of a douche. Not intentionally but he reminds me of those guys who hang out at Tiger Tiger with white pointy shoes, ordering Jaggy Bombs and wanting to have sex in the bathroom. Know what I mean?! Not my type but if he looked at me, can't say I'd say no.
This is Nathan Adrian. He is half-Asian, which means our children will be 1/4 Asian. As I really want a fat Asian baby of my own, I will accept this. I have spent way more time researching him than necessary and I have found out I'm a year older than him, he wants to be a doctor and he has Twilight on his iPad. I just want to say 我愛你 which is I Love You in Chinese according to Google Translate.
This is Tom Daley. He has a tendency for making me feel old. Most of the time I find pictures of his legal and totally ah-mazing body. Other times when I'm doing my Daily Daley Google I find pictures of his last Olympics outing. When he was like 14. He is a diver and has been in the news because one sick mofo has been Twitter-trolling him. Personally, he should be in the news because of his abs.
This is Louis Smith. He's a gymnast. He does cray cray things on the pommel horse. I actually watched his final so I know what tricks he did. And let me tell you, the guy has stamina. My arms get tired from just straightening my hair, he manages a whole routine with his arms. From all the pictures I've seen he seems to have a bit of Gay Face but as you know I'm a Fag Hag so all are welcome in my arms.
Anyone else I'm missing out on? Let me know.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Images from here, here, here, here and here.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Team Sparkle
Normally when I have a bad Monday, I go home and I bake. Then I curl up on my couch with my hot water bottle, my latest obsession (It's The Good Wife these days) and eat my fill of cupcakes or brownies.
Sadly I am on a Low GI eating plan. I'm trying to change my food habits rather than doing yet another torture-like diet. So if I really wanted to I could bake but I'm trying to be good and save my cheat day for something better this week. Like the day before the public holiday. Heads up, I will be getting drunk with my girls. Since I'm eating half of what I normally do I suspect one gin and tonic should do the trick.
To comfort me because the day's not over and I still have to gym (what type of person have I become ;)) I have decided to post pictures of glitterfied things. In case you haven't met me, I love me some sparkle. I think I have written about a dozen similar posts where I nullify things with glitter. And you know what I'm not going to stop.
Here are some happy-making bits of sparkle!
Enjoy your Monday!
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Images from here.
Sadly I am on a Low GI eating plan. I'm trying to change my food habits rather than doing yet another torture-like diet. So if I really wanted to I could bake but I'm trying to be good and save my cheat day for something better this week. Like the day before the public holiday. Heads up, I will be getting drunk with my girls. Since I'm eating half of what I normally do I suspect one gin and tonic should do the trick.
To comfort me because the day's not over and I still have to gym (what type of person have I become ;)) I have decided to post pictures of glitterfied things. In case you haven't met me, I love me some sparkle. I think I have written about a dozen similar posts where I nullify things with glitter. And you know what I'm not going to stop.
Here are some happy-making bits of sparkle!
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| Please oh PLEASE someone teach me how to do this. |
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| If this makeup were a person I'd stalk it. |
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| I NEED to find where these are being sold. |
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Images from here.
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