I absolute love the 'Advice of from a Cartoon Princess' series on Youtube.
This is the latest one and it's hilarious.
Have a great Friday!
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
This Week I...
…went on the Wheel of Excellence.
This past Saturday was spent with the family and we decided to have a fun day at the V&A Waterfront. The kids played around at Scratch Patch, I got a hole-in-one at miniature golf and then we had some lunch. The most exciting time of the day, apart from that ice-cold drink I rewarded myself with after an entire day with the family was the Wheel of Excellence.
I’ve written about the wheel before. Mostly about how quick it was erected, heehee erect ;). This weekend was the first time I’d actually gone on it.
For R70 per adult, you can take a 20 minute ride in the wheel. On a great day, the views are amazing.
If you’re visiting Cape Town or would just like a reminder of how pretty it is, you should head to the wheel.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
This past Saturday was spent with the family and we decided to have a fun day at the V&A Waterfront. The kids played around at Scratch Patch, I got a hole-in-one at miniature golf and then we had some lunch. The most exciting time of the day, apart from that ice-cold drink I rewarded myself with after an entire day with the family was the Wheel of Excellence.
I’ve written about the wheel before. Mostly about how quick it was erected, heehee erect ;). This weekend was the first time I’d actually gone on it.
For R70 per adult, you can take a 20 minute ride in the wheel. On a great day, the views are amazing.
If you’re visiting Cape Town or would just like a reminder of how pretty it is, you should head to the wheel.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday's Mantra
This week I’ll be begging, borrowing and stealing.
I believe I’ve practiced a lot of grace by not murdering my colleagues.
I’m addicted to Supernatural and Desperate Housewives.
I wish the ending of Inception wasn’t so ambiguous.
It’s sucky that we’re halfway through the month and I’m already broke.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the week It’s My Life And It’s Now or Never
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Mid-Week Notes
*Last night one of my fashion dreams came true. I was lucky enough to meet Chris Viljoen from Elle at the Witchery launch last night. I may have squealed and acted totally uncool but it was worth it. He is beyond fabulous!
*Speaking of Witchery, the brand is fabulous! It's very Country Road but a bit more grown-up and sophisticated. I attended the launch last night at St Ives in Camps Bay. There were lots of fashion peeps, pretty PR girls and some kick-ass motijos. The new winter range was showcased to the media and it's something to look forward to. There is this white shirt that I am prepared to sell my car, my bestie and my shoe collection for. It's that amazing.
*Tonight I'll be attempting to make a chocolate pie. Similar to the one in Julie and Julia. We're having our favourite gay best friends over for dinner and the evening calls for something special. If it flops, all those involved have promised to like it nonetheless. I have awesome friends.
*I'm getting excited for this time next week. I'll be going to the SA - USA soccer game at Cape Town stadium. Cannot wait to get out my yellow shirt and flag again. Also I cannot wait to get crunk ;)
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*Speaking of Witchery, the brand is fabulous! It's very Country Road but a bit more grown-up and sophisticated. I attended the launch last night at St Ives in Camps Bay. There were lots of fashion peeps, pretty PR girls and some kick-ass motijos. The new winter range was showcased to the media and it's something to look forward to. There is this white shirt that I am prepared to sell my car, my bestie and my shoe collection for. It's that amazing.
*Tonight I'll be attempting to make a chocolate pie. Similar to the one in Julie and Julia. We're having our favourite gay best friends over for dinner and the evening calls for something special. If it flops, all those involved have promised to like it nonetheless. I have awesome friends.
*I'm getting excited for this time next week. I'll be going to the SA - USA soccer game at Cape Town stadium. Cannot wait to get out my yellow shirt and flag again. Also I cannot wait to get crunk ;)
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday's Mantra
This week has lots of promise.
I believe that sometimes friendship is all you need.
I’m addicted to disaster movies, swimming and butternut pie.
I wish I would learn my lesson and wear sunscreen.
It’s sucky that I will be sporting a sunburnt forehead at a fashion launch.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the week We Go Together
Image from here.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
This Week I...
...explored Cape Town.
Last week I managed to try out three new places in Cape Town. All very different yet fun.
It started with my big brother’s birthday drinks at Rick’s Café in Gardens. Aboslutely loved this place. Only problem was the wind, we needed to sit with blankets but having lots of tapas and cocktails helped matters along. The whole restaurant and bar feels homey and had a lovely mix of people which I love. It’s decorated in a colonial style with the upstairs bar paying homage to Casablanca. If you’re keen to go, they have amazing cocktail specials daily until 7pm.
To start the weekend off, Blue Eyes and I headed to her ex-company’s Halloween party. In keeping with the theme, Kimberley Hotel in Roeland Street was the venue. Apparently it added to the ambience. To be honest I’ve driven past the “hotel” a few times and nothing, not even their super-cheap breakfast special is enough to tempt me to go inside. As I’ve learnt time and time again, never judge a book by its cover. Don’t get me wrong, the place isn’t a palace and I’m not a rush to go back but I was pleasantly surprised. The bar is cheap, the place is full of hipsters and cute foreign boys seem to stay there. Definitely a spot to try out when you need to mix things up.
To end the weekend, we decided to try out one of Cape Town’s most famous – and oldest – ice-cream shops. Venezia is in Sea Point’s Main road and while it may not look all that great, it is worth the trip. Blue Eyes had four sorbets, lemon, granadilla, strawberry and orange and I had four ice-creams, mint, chocolate, strawberry and Oreo. Let me tell you know, the chocolate will change your life! It may not be good for blood sugar or hips but it’s worth the bland salads and gym visits to have some once and awhile.
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Images from here, here and here.
Last week I managed to try out three new places in Cape Town. All very different yet fun.
It started with my big brother’s birthday drinks at Rick’s Café in Gardens. Aboslutely loved this place. Only problem was the wind, we needed to sit with blankets but having lots of tapas and cocktails helped matters along. The whole restaurant and bar feels homey and had a lovely mix of people which I love. It’s decorated in a colonial style with the upstairs bar paying homage to Casablanca. If you’re keen to go, they have amazing cocktail specials daily until 7pm.
To start the weekend off, Blue Eyes and I headed to her ex-company’s Halloween party. In keeping with the theme, Kimberley Hotel in Roeland Street was the venue. Apparently it added to the ambience. To be honest I’ve driven past the “hotel” a few times and nothing, not even their super-cheap breakfast special is enough to tempt me to go inside. As I’ve learnt time and time again, never judge a book by its cover. Don’t get me wrong, the place isn’t a palace and I’m not a rush to go back but I was pleasantly surprised. The bar is cheap, the place is full of hipsters and cute foreign boys seem to stay there. Definitely a spot to try out when you need to mix things up.
To end the weekend, we decided to try out one of Cape Town’s most famous – and oldest – ice-cream shops. Venezia is in Sea Point’s Main road and while it may not look all that great, it is worth the trip. Blue Eyes had four sorbets, lemon, granadilla, strawberry and orange and I had four ice-creams, mint, chocolate, strawberry and Oreo. Let me tell you know, the chocolate will change your life! It may not be good for blood sugar or hips but it’s worth the bland salads and gym visits to have some once and awhile.Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Images from here, here and here.
Lanvin for H&M
By now, almost everyone knows about the Lanvin for H&M diffusion line. The official lookbook was released yesterday and it makes me want to jump on a plane to the nearest H&M. I absolutely love the line and you can see some of my favourites from the collection on Style Scoop tomorrow.
Right now if there is one thing I'm lusting over, it's this ballerina dress. To die for!
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Right now if there is one thing I'm lusting over, it's this ballerina dress. To die for!
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday's Mantra
This week I'm challenging myself not to spend any money.
I believe you're never too old to get dressed up.
I’m addicted to mint chocolate ice-cream, MIA's XXXO and Weeds season 6.
I wish I could rock short shorts.
It's sucky that summer is around the corner and I'm out of shape.
Soundtrack/Mantra for the week Save Tonight
Image from here.
Friday, October 29, 2010
This Weekend I...
...will be taking advantage of Neighbourhood's drink specials.
...will be dressing up as an angel for a Halloween party.
...will be taking my niece for a manicure and pedicure for her birthday.
...will be drinking to deal with the all the children at said niece's birthday.
...will spend some time at the parents place, enjoying attention, satellite TV and free food.
...will try not to give into the jubilation of having money again. Need to make salary last until the end of next month.
Hope you have a great weekend planned!
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...will be dressing up as an angel for a Halloween party.
...will be taking my niece for a manicure and pedicure for her birthday.
...will be drinking to deal with the all the children at said niece's birthday.
...will spend some time at the parents place, enjoying attention, satellite TV and free food.
...will try not to give into the jubilation of having money again. Need to make salary last until the end of next month.
Hope you have a great weekend planned!
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Classic Movie, Classic Quote
Don: Hey, Napoleon. What did you do last summer again?
Napoleon Dynamite: I told you! I spent it with my uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines!
Don: Did you shoot any?
Napoleon Dynamite: Yes, like 50 of 'em! They kept trying to attack my cousins, what the heck would you do in a situation like that?
Don: What kind of gun did you use?
Napoleon Dynamite: A freakin' 12-gauge, what do you think?
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
Image from here.
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