For the Love of Shoes

As everyone knows, you cannot be a Skinny Bitch without some fancy footwear. Manolos, Choos and Louboutins will all be part and parcel of the lifestyle once you can say “I’ve made it”.

Unfortunately as we are only Skinny Bitches in the making we’ve had to downgrade our shoe dreams. While we will not compromise on style, we do love shoe brands that agree with our current bank balances.

Right now, the brand that combines both fabulosity and fits into our budgets are Bronx Ladies. A brand which has completely revamped its image from what I remember from my younger days. The new styles could easily be mistaken for the high end stuff yet the prices remind you it’s a real person’s brand.

I recently opened up my inbox to find their latest summer range has landed and it’s definitely something to look forward to.

Below are my personal favourites from the range. If you’re like me and heart the below, then you can head on over to their website or call Jordan Footwear on 021 590 7000 for your nearest stockist.

I’ve got my eye on a pair of the Hero heels. I can already see myself rocking them with kaftan dress. I’m thinking something gold or neutral. I just love this shrimp colour and think the shoes are ultra sexy.

These shoes are so freakin’ hawt. But have to be honest not something I think a short girl like myself could pull off. I may have to convince the roomie to rock them. Can you imagine these with a white shirt and some leggings. I’m thinking dramatic makeup and messy hair and tada! Sexiness!

Ah, the good ol’ wedge. For someone who wears heels every day, wedges are the perfect antidote for a day off when I still need some height. And they look great with summer dresses. I have the perfect maxi dress for these shoes.



For those who prefer some flats, there are days when even I do, have a look at this beauty.

These snakeskin heels are totally going to be my go-to work shoes. You could pull off a LBD or even just a pair of skinnies with these heels and they'll still look super chip. Yes please!

Any favourites?

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Happiness is...

…looking at your bank balance and realizing you’re not overdrawn.

…the thought of the 30 Rock seasons 1 &2 boxsets waiting for you at home.

…spending a whole weekend relaxing with your gays and roomie.

…finding new fonts and designs to redo your blog.

…being treated to a latte by your boss.



…receiving a Marilyn Monroe canvas from your brother for no reason.

…listening to old CDs that takes you back to the first time you went to a club, had a cocktail or had a really good kiss.

…Glee!

…chicken prego rolls at lunch with your office besties.

…lying in bed with a steaming cup of milo and a good book.

…looking at Henry Cavill.


Images from here, here and here.

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The Fashion Affair Designer Rail Sale

The Fashion Affair is hosting a fabulous designer sale at the swanky 15 on Orange on Saturday 31st July between 12h00 and 20h00.

Tickets cost R50 and can be booked in advance or at the door.

You can also win tickets by blogging like so, or by going to their Facebook page or Twitter.

Good luck!

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Monday's Mantra

This week needs to fly by.
I believe my pants are getting too tight for me.
I’m addicted to ‘Here Comes the Sun’, House season 6 and spinach and feta pies.
I wish I could meet Bear from Ultimate Survival.
It’s sucky that you cannot kill some coworkers.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the week Man, I feel like a woman!

Image from here.

Walk Walk Fashion Baby

The peeps over at True Love magazine want you to decide who South Africa’s hottest designer is. By doing so, you stand a chance to win a whole lot of moolah.

The 2010 True Love Fashion Awards sees 10 local designers vying for the top prize of being claimed South Africa’s most fabulous designer. And it’s all decided by you!

All you have to do is head on over to Fashion Awards, register and cast your vote and you stand in line to win R5000 as well as two tickets to the “I Am Women” lifestyle show.

Here are the ten finalists and (my preferred) samples of their designs.

Abigail Betz



Black Coffee



Colleen Eitzen



David Tlale


Distinctive Wear

GJC



Helen Taylor



Malick



Palesa Mokunung



RJKAY

If you want more info on the designers, head on over to the Facebook page.

Good Luck!

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Keep Flying the Flag

Even though the World Cup is over, there is no need to get all sad and depressed. Instead advertising company DraftFCB have come up with this great intiative to keep on flying the flag for an extra thirty days. Starting today!

If you can, head on over here to see the fab video. Otherwise just keep on flying your flag!

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My New Philosphy

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Image from here.

Cape Town Fan Walk

Skinny Bitches did the fan walk last night for the Holland and Uruguay semi-final.

The place was packed. It seems everyone and their orange-clad family were in the city yesterday. We didn't walk all the way to the stadium, the crowds were a little too hectic for that. But I did find this awesome picture of the stadium walk on Twitter.


We're gonna be really sad when the World Cup's over but we've had some awesome times.

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Classic Movie, Classic Quote

"I'm sexy, I'm cute, I'm popular to boot.
I'm bitching, great hair,the boys all love to stare.
I'm wanted, I'm hot, I'm everything you're not.
I'm pretty, I'm cool, I dominate this school.
Who am I? Just guess, guys wanna touch my chest.
I'm rocking, I smile and many think I'm vile.
I'm flying, I jump.
You can look but don't you hump.
I'm major, I roar, I swear I'm not a whore.
We cheer and we lead. We act like we're on speed.
Hate us 'cause we're beautiful, well we don't like you either.
We're cheerleaders.
We are cheerleaders.
Roll call..."

The Torros - Bring it On

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Pity Party for One

So lately I have been in a very weird, feeling-sorry-for-myself mood.

However as I am naturally a happy person I refuse to let the ennui take hold of me. Instead I've come up with a list of things that have made me happy lately and plan on repeating them.

Please send through some suggestions and also please have a go at one of the below. You'd be surprised at how much better you'll feel.

There’s nothing better than…

…dancing to old boyband music with your roommate.

…having a hot chocolate from Vida when you’re feeling fugly. (ladies, if you buy the new Cosmo you can get a free hot chocolate coupon).

…watching House in your pajamas with a bowl of prawn chips.

…having a cocktail in the sun.

…playing Alicia Key’s “No One” really loud and singing along in the car.

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