Skinny Bitches - In The Making

Januworry

2012-01-24T06:10:00.000-08:00

So my Facebook timeline is currently filled with people complaining about having crackers and cheese for lunch and being dead broke. Normally I’d join. But considering I’m usually broke the day after my salary is deposited and all those debit orders go off my bank account I’m used to this feeling.

What I don’t like about January is that this has been such a crappy month. Never mind the laughable bank account I have been messed around by a boy, broke down with my own car, got into an accident with my brother’s car and been very sick. So apart from my birthday which was awesome, this month has been kinda shitty.

Now I’ve always been a fan of a good rant and moaning session but this time I’m taking the more grown-up route. Besides I cried enough when I was stuck on the side of the road waiting for my dad and the tow-truck. Considering I can’t do anything about all those crappy things I’m looking to the future and as it’s the last week of January, it’s already looking better. Also I’ll be getting paid soon so I can buy some more shoes, which always helps.

So join me as I bid adieu to January. See ya Bitch!

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Easier Said Than Done

2012-01-12T23:39:00.000-08:00

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This Year...

2012-01-11T22:24:00.000-08:00

...I'm trying to be positive and not complain as much. So as much as I'd like to go on ~~about my horrible skin, hair that doesn't seem to do much despite spending all my money on Redken and constantly having moolah troubles~~ I've decided to rather do things that bring a smile to my face.

So last night I popped in some old Sex and the City, got some frozen yoghurt from Myög and went to a happy place. Sometimes it can make a world of difference.

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Image from here.

Eeeeekkkk...

2012-01-09T02:30:00.000-08:00

I've just turned 25.

The bad bits:

It's freakin' me out. Suddenly it dawned on me that in another five years I'll be 30.

According to Facebook, I in the minority when it comes to husbands and babies.

It feels like I haven't done anything substantial with my life.

I'm so old.

The good bits:

I've had a fabulous day so far and it's only lunchtime.

I've been spoilt rotten by family, friends and my work peeps.

The year is just begun and I can feel it's going to be a good one.

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Merry Christmas

2011-12-23T00:14:00.001-08:00

Last day of work and Christmas Eve Eve, means I'll be logging off for a while.

If you're celebrating Christmas, hope you have a merry one filled with family, good food and lots of cheer. If not, hope you're just enjoying the season.

Merry Christmas!

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Image from here.

My Christmas Wishlist Part Five

2011-12-19T22:58:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Wishlist Part Four

2011-12-19T03:03:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Wishlist – It’s like Oprah’s Favourite Things. Except there are no freebies under your seat, no screaming middle-age women and no one shouting “You get a car! You get a car!”

I can try and think of ways to motivate why underwear is on my wishlist. But I realised I don't have to. For those not keen on the commando vibe, it's a necessity. If you are blessed on the upper body, you definitely need some good support. And if you're into pretty things then you have all the motivation you need.

Although there's not a permanent fixture warming up the other side of my bed I still believe in buying sexy knickers. Matching items also make insanely happy. I think that's the great thing about underwear; wearing some pretty pieces can make you feel instantly better. And if you have someone to stare in awe (like only boys can do) it's just an added bonus.

Santa, please make your way to Edgars or Stuttafords and pick me up some After Eden lovelies. I want to feel sexy and make boys gape. To help you out I've picked out my absolute favourites.
Thanks buddy! Owe you one.

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My Christmas Wishlist Part Three

2011-12-15T04:18:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Wishlist – It’s like Oprah’s Favourite Things. Except there are no freebies under your seat, no screaming middle-age women and no one shouting “You get a car! You get a car!”

As I've mentioned several times I am a beauty product slore. There's just something about bathing in nice-smelling things and then drenching your skin in body butter. I've yet to meet boys who enjoy this as much as I do so I'm guessing it's a girl thing.

The best part for me has to be the smell of a product. Vanilla reminds me of happy times; fruits and cocoa butter are the stuff summers are made of; and the festive season is all about cranberry. I recently wrote about a range I was lucky enough to try out here and now I've had a little look over the rest of their products.

Oh Santa Baby, won't you please put this Cupcake Frosting Body Butter into my stocking. It will make me smell nice and I'm sure once I do, boys will like me.

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My Christmas Wishlist Part Two

2011-12-13T02:35:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Wishlist – It’s like Oprah’s Favourite Things. Except there are no freebies under your seat, no screaming middle-age women and no one shouting “You get a car! You get a car!”

Zando is a new online shopping portal launching in February 2012. Until then, they've been teasing us with shoe porn. There are a whole lot of pretty shoes in their photo gallery but for some reason I cannot stop lusting after this pair.

I used to have a big aversion to animal print. That was until I learnt in small doses it can be sexy and spice up an outfit. These shoes are just the right amount and have a bold heel. You know those will be perfect for dancing.

So Santa, if you're listening I haven't been all that good but I promise to do better next year.

Happy Shopping!
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My Christmas Wishlist Part One

2011-12-12T02:35:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Wishlist – It’s like Oprah’s Favourite Things. Except there are no freebies under your seat, no screaming middle-age women and no one shouting “You get a car! You get a car!”

Shapewear has become as important in my life as my nightly eye cream routine. And if you're over the age of 18 and have not invested in an eye cream, then we need to talk. Well you need to listen because you're about to get schooled.

Seriously though, I cannot think of a time when I didn't need my magic knickers. And I've found that it's not just girls shaped like me (with a few more bumps and curves than Kate Moss) that are wearing them. Not only do they suck everything in; they give your outfit that smooth, contoured look. The only problem I've ever had with them, they're very unattractive. Previously I thought that the special material that works so well may be the reason these knickers are so uggo. And if they're doing their job then that doesn't matter. And just pray you don't forget about them and have a Bridget Jones moment. That's what I used to think. Then I discovered Maidenform.

This range is getting rid of all preconceived notions that shapewear has to be ugly, beige and uncomfortable. Instead they're comfy, sexy and come in many styles and colours. And best news ever, they're available in South Africa. You can get some at Stuttafords or Edgars.

Happy Shopping!
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All The Pretty Things

2011-12-09T04:01:00.001-08:00

So earlier this week I attended the Press Stick Autumn/Winter Preview and launch of their new online portal. I managed to snap some of the pretty things on offer...

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Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me

2011-12-07T02:31:00.001-08:00

As any Skinny Bitch in the making knows, if you want to be on top-of-the-world fabulous you have to cover all aspects of your life. So while I’m still searching for the perfect job (Bill Gates, adopt me I’d be the perfect trust fund child) and I’m waiting for Bradley Cooper to get his shit together and propose I work on the other stuff.

At the moment, I’m busy working on the skinny part of the skinny bitch I hope to become. The bitch part has come along nicely ;) Obviously banning carbs from my diet and increasing my gym visits from none to a few a week has done some good. Now I am not one of those girls that skimps on beauty products and procedures. I visit spas, I dry loofah before I shower and I even bought paraffin wax for home pedicures.

Now when it comes to products I remain loyal to the ones that work and smell nice but that doesn’t mean I’m not above using other products. While I’m too afraid to go out to a bar by myself or try scuba diving I can be crazy adventurous with my beauty products. I’m like the Tiger Woods in that respect; I got the ones that I love at home but I’m always on the lookout for new ones on the side.

So when a little bird told me about a ‘little’ site that boasted fab new body products that smelt nice and are natural and all that jazz, I immediately requested some samples. Body Thrills is a collection of handmade, natural products that are designed to make you feel all wholesome and fabulous. Founded by Tamaryn Watkins, the site has gone from a blog to a nifty ecommerce site with user-friendly features and online shopping facilities.

I was lucky enough to try out a few of the products. This is me trying not to eat the Lemon Nougat and Honey Coconut Body Polish. This BP is a fab granular exfoliator that isn’t too harsh on the skin and smells like baked goods. I don’t think I need to say more.

This is me having a moment with the Lemongrass and Juniper Berry body butter. There is something about lemongrass, I just can’t get enough.

And finally, this is me pondering whether I should bathe in the Pina Colado Body Polish or pop it into a cocktail glass with some ice.

If you’re looking for the some great body treats, head on over to Body Thrills; they have a wide range of products (for men and preggos too) and even have some great specials just in time for Christmas.

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Get On Down To Queenspark

2011-12-06T22:57:00.000-08:00

There's a fab Auru cosmetics deal at Queenspark just in time for Christmas.
Go! Go! Go!

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Thailand in Pictures

2011-12-01T06:58:00.000-08:00

First moments in Phuket after a 26 hour flight.

The beach in Patong.

The first hotel we stayed at.

Enjoying the first cocktails of the holiday.

Riding an elephant.

Chillin' with the baby elephants

Sunset cruise in Chalong.

Have to try out Starbucks.

Having fun at Phuket FantaSea

Meeting drag queens in Patong.

Skinny Bitches taking over Bangla Road.

Welcome to Phi Phi Island.

On our way to Maya Bay.

Doing our own usual of The Beach pose.

The infamous buckets.

Lanterns in Krabi.

Aonang Beach

Last night in Phuket!

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And We're Off...

2011-11-14T05:21:00.000-08:00

After a year of planning, scrimping money, daily visits to TripAdvisor and crazy diets and gym visits, we're finally leaving for Thailand.

See you in two weeks!

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What To Do...

2011-11-09T07:08:00.000-08:00

...when all you can think about is your holiday but you have a blog to maintain?

At the moment I'm deliriously happy and excited that in 5 days I'll be leaving on a jet plant for two weeks of beaches, boys and buckets full of cocktails. Unfortunately all that happiness does not lead to many entertaining blog posts. After all there's only so much your readers can handle before they think you're a smug bitch.

So since I'm facing a bit of blogger's block, I decided to write or rather copy and insert other things that make me happy.

It's one of my fashion bucket list items to own a pair of red sparkly shoes. Like Dorothy but sexier.

On a diet, although successful, and all I can think about is cupcakes. Praying they have amazing ones in Phuket so I can binge.

Christmas AKA the *best* time of the year. I think this year's going to be a goodie.

Ever since I saw Jasna rock this dress, it's all I can think about.

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Images from here, here and here.

Spickernell Shoe Launch

2011-11-02T22:44:00.000-07:00

So here's the situation...this week I was feeling way more sorry for myself than usual. Instead of the normal Why Can't I Be A Trust Fund Baby or My Thighs Are So Big They Deserve Their Own Traffic Lane whine I was sick, I couldn't gorge myself on junk foods because of my diet and I looked terrible.

Luckily there was light at the end of the tunnel. I was invited to the Spickernell shoe launch. So armed with a fashion buddy and a clutch bag filled with tissues I headed off to the James Mudge Studio in Gardens.

And all I can say is wow! Think elegant and timeless pieces that are still modern and stylish and utterly feminine and you're about halfway there. If I wasn't about to exchange all my moolah for Thai baht I'd be one of the dozens of peeps putting down a deposit for next season's order.

The lady behind these beauties is Sarah Spickernell who used to do all types of fashion stuff in London before strutting her stuff at Edgars and Marion and Linde. Now after spending some time in Spain learning all about the leather industry, she's putting those skills to use in her new collection.

And now for my latest girl crush, I present the Kate ankle bootie in black. And in case you're wondering, that porcelain skin is not the result of a strict celeb-like diet but rather the effects of sinusitis.

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Grrrrr

2011-11-02T06:40:00.000-07:00

I'm not that big an animal print fan nor do I have any money to spend (a combination of upcoming holiday and having no cash sense) yet I keep logging on to 36 Boutiques to torture myself with these fabulous heels. And they're on sale!

Sugar Daddy, Fairy Godmother, Santa, Karma, anyone? Now is the time to act!

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Oh Make Me Over

2011-10-14T07:21:00.000-07:00

If you’re like me, you’ve no doubt spent hours at Exclusive Books bemoaning the cost of imported fashion magazines and surreptitiously trying to read a copy while avoiding the beady eye of the sales clerk. There’s something uber fabulous about fashion magazines. The page after page of accessory content, the million ways to wear a little black dress, the glamourous yet totally impractical photo shoots with couture. It’s like happiness between pages. What we lack on our little corner of the world is good fashion magazines. Don’t get me wrong, we have fabulous magazines. But if I’m honest I’d prefer a little more Shoes For Every Occasion than Ten Ways To Please A Man. Especially since I have the Sex &The City box set. I got that area covered.

So when I found out department store Edgars Club magazine had a little makeover, I was intrigued and giddy. And jumped up and down like it was Christmas. Who better to produce a fashion mag than a store chock-a-block of fashion items.

The new magazine is colourful, glossy and filled with fashion content like news from the runway, trends, what’s in store, advice and insight from local designers. And to kick it off, they’ve shot this to-die-for Thula Sindi dress for their new front cover. Haute! Haute! Haute! At the helm of the magazine is one of the foremost fashion bloggers in SA and also the group editor, Justine Stafford, who with a team of superstars revamped the magazine from something my mother reads to something I’ll now be stealing from my mother’s house.

Go and check it out. Here's a sneak peak at their November issue.

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Dear Future Boyfriend, Part Seven

2011-10-10T07:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Future Boyfriend part Seven

Wherever you are, you need to come out and make a move.

And that’s not because I’m getting sick of the single life. I actually dread the day I’ll have to stop spending my Friday nights with my Will & Grace boxset wearing nothing but my old college top and my fat pants. Or when I have to start sharing my life, feelings and even worse my food with a boy. It’s not because I’m ready for you and I to be together.

It’s because I want you to mark your ground.

Despite what I think about my thighs and that no one will love me with my frizzy hair, there turns out to a number of demographics that find me appealing. As I found out over this past weekend. As I parked in town to do some work stuff, I car guard told me I make all the men in Cape Town cry because of broken hearts. Later when I arrived home, a truck driver told me to be careful with my booty. When I was out, a homosexual told me I looked “Fierce” and snapped his fingers. But that happens all the time, I have my gays trained.

And then this morning, I was at the shops. Just doing my bidness when not one, but two gentlemen of an older nature looked me up and down and either made a suggestive gesture or comment. One was even with his wife. Yes it was unbelievably creepy and I should have said something. But a girl’s still got to eat.

So while you’re out saving humanity (tip: I’d really like you to be a human rights lawyer but I can also handle activist as long as we’re not poor) please consider that the future love of your life is being hit on by car guards, the gays and geriatrics.

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Things I'm Into...

2011-09-29T07:32:00.000-07:00

…the Dukan Diet. With Thailand just over a month away and my thigh circumference increasing at an alarming rate, I knew I had to take drastic measures. After seeing my sister lose nine kilos in four months, I was very keen to try out this magic diet that let you eat as much as you want. In reality it’s all about eating as much proteins as you want and then introducing certain vegetables. I’m still on the Attack Phase where you can literally overdose on protein and so far it’s the easiest diet I have ever followed. Unless of course you count my See Food and Eat It Diet which I dominated  I’m still having cravings for sugar and am trying to accept that carbs are my enemy but it’s all in the name of beaches, buckets of cocktails and cheap shopping.

…Criminal Minds. A friend of mine introduced this to me and I am hooked. I’ve been watching back-to-back episodes and absolutely love it. Obviously I’m still far behind people in the real world but it’s still exciting. And can we all take a moment to appreciate Shemar Moore and all his talents. Especially the ones in his biceps.

…Garfunkel and Oates. A female comedy duo that write and sing songs. They’ve been around for ages but every now and again we need a reminder. Check out This Party Just Took A Turn For The Douche or my personal favourite Pregnant Women Are Smug.

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So...

2011-09-19T07:58:00.000-07:00

...the bank account has been emptied, the gym is being visited countless times and I'm watching every morsel I eat. Yes, that Thailand holiday is finally happening. Yay!

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Dear Future Boyfriend, Part Six

2011-09-13T00:54:00.000-07:00

I write a lot about what type of guy I’d like you to be and I realise that while you may encompass some of these traits, the rest you may have to adopt to make me happy. Although that sounds like a lot of work, remember I am your one true love and what wouldn’t you do for love ;)

Even if you are not like all the other things I’ve asked you to be; there is one that is non-negotiable.

Please, please, please don’t be a douche.

Literally that is all you need and you’re halfway to becoming the perfect man.

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*Image from here.

Hanging With Bryan Boy

2011-09-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

On Friday, I was lucky enough to be invited to a little do at the Sunglass Hut store at the V&A Waterfront. In case you didn't hear, SH along with Marie Claire brought out acclaimed blogger Bryan Boy to South Africa to conduct blogging workshops and present the inaugural Blogger Award at their Prix d'Excellence De La Mode ceremony.

On Friday though, he did a little meet 'n' greet with some media peeps, shopped for his sunnies and sipped champers while being completely fabulous. He took time to talk to everyone, pose for a gazillion pictures (and didn't even get mad when the requests kept on coming) and answered a lot of questions.

He is beyond fabulous and completely humble. You'd think with an international blog, front row seats to fashion week and a Marc Jacobs bag named after him he'd be forgiven for being a bit of a diva; but no he's just really lovely.

I also got to hang out with some other fabulous fashion peeps. Here's a picture with Jen Su, Chu from Fairlady magazine and awesome blogger Fashion Jazz.

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Happy Friday

2011-09-02T03:42:00.000-07:00

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