LOOKPOST: On To The Next One

So its the 29th of December 2014, meaning we are nearing the end of this exhausting, jam-packed yet thrilling year. As 2014 comes to a close, one can't help but look back on the year and reflect on all the memories, lessons (good or bad) and achievements or failures of the year being left behind. New years give us an opportunity to start over in a sense, with new resolutions and goals for the next 365 days that lie ahead of us. Now I always try to make 'new years resolutions' to guide and help me through the new year, I often forget what they are to be honest but this year I plan on making 3 realistic ones that I'll for sure stick to.

1. Work Harder - 2015 marks the end of my high school career. The year that (is supposed) to map out my future and determine where I will be in the next few years. I plan on working hard academically, in my relationships with those close to me, and of course on my new baby, my blog. This has proven to be one of the best decisions I have made all year, and I'm sticking to it, lol. 

2. Live a healthier lifestyle - Not only do I want to strive to have a healthier diet more consistently and make time for gym and more activities I enjoy, I would like to live a more spiritual lifestyle and take moments this year to reflect more often and just be. Going for walks, going to church or just reading by myself. I believe it is in these moments when one is truly able to just find oneself in all the craziness that is our everyday lives. 

3. To be fearless - Too many times in my life, I find that I tend to be scared to do or say certain things because of the way it may be perceived/make me look. Next year I will to dare to stand out, be different and not be afraid to be Zee (see what I did there!). I want my blog to flourish, myself to flourish and everyone around me to just FLOURISH. 

About This Look
I bought this really cute pleated scuba skirt from Mr Price a while ago and haven't actually had anywhere to wear it to (YET) but I love it! It is super cute and perfect for summer. Perfect length, colour and material (for those wondering, its mostly polyester and 10% cotton but obviously doesn't trap heat because of the structure). It is definitely a statement piece if you're a girl that likes to stand out! The shoes I bought more recently from LEGiT. I love these heels because they are super comfy and add a cute pop of colour to the outfits I wear it with. I like to wear them with a basic colour palette, and let the blue suede give my outfit the extra POP.

Top - Mr Price

Skirt - Mr Price

Shoes - LEGiT

Sunnies - Spitfire

Bag - Jo Borkett

This is my last blog post for the year, so this is it from Ya Girl in 2014! Its been real folks, I can't wait for what next year will bring for both KJ (of Kyte Dlamini Photography) and I, but one thing is certain, that we plan on being and doing better!

So as for you, dream bigger, live louder and don't let limits or people define what you are capable of! Lets make 2015 one for the books, yeah?

Zee - oX

LOOKPOST: Aztec Kimono

So vac has been way more low-key than I've expected. You know sometimes when you do that thing where you picture your vac to be one big turnup with beach dates, movies, seeing your mates all the time and whatnot, but when it gets here, it tends to be the opposite? That's my situation right now. Now I know in my last post I was gushing about how stoked I was to do all those fun things, but reality has proven to be the opposite, lol. All I am really interested in doing lately, is sleeping in, watching Gossip Girl (yes, I watched it again from season 1), the occasional workout, browsing through cool blogs and sometimes hanging out with KJ (photographer). This next week, hopefully, I will jump back on the vac band-wagon and start having myself a little more fun, it is summer after all!

Also, super random but for any of you who watched the Miss World pageant yesterday like me, I hope you all went as super crazy and excited and lost your minds when Roleen Strauss, our Miss South Africa was crowned Miss World 2014. WOW. What a great achievement not only for Roleen but for us as a country! I guess great things really do happen with Madiba as a guardian angel.

My Look

I copped this stunning printed kimono about a month ago from the Lalla X Legit line. I fell in love with the colours and of course the fun print of this kimono. This is literally my star piece for summer because it has super light material yet still covers you enough not to get too burnt from the sun. The colours are perfect for summer and can brighten up any outfit you choose to wear it with. The main thing I love about the kimono in general is the fact that you are able to wear it with virtually anything. Be it jeans, shorts, dresses or even skirts, it is so versatile andi s a very good investment for your wardrobe.

(Pictures all Kyte Dlamini Photography)

My edgy cuff was bought for me as a gift from Guess and I love it! It takes a simple look and gives it a more edgy feel with the gold studs and the gold plating on the front.

The denim shorts are also one of my great finds from the Legit stores!

All my rings are from Lovisa (always stay repping) and shoes are my vintage go-to's from Mrs Price. I hope I've inspired a lot of you to jump on this trend! What are some of your summer faves? Let me know! Drop me a young comment with your picks!

Kimono - Legit 

Top - Woolworths

Shorts - Legit

Shoes - Mr Price

Cuff - Guess

Rings - Lovisa

xx

LOOKPOST: Wild Thing

So school is up and summer is now well underway and its got me feeling some type of way. I am finally done with grade 11, and onto bigger (and better) things. I am really looking forward to chilling out with my mates, getting a summer job and having one last final 'hooraaa' before we begin our final year of this  high school thing! 

It is getting increasingly hot in sunny CPT, so my go-to item, the skirt, has made its way back into my outfits. Maxi-skirts in particular are so great if you want to look stylish, be comfy and most importantly not die in this heat. The skirt I am wearing in this look, was copped at H&M a couple years back and I absolutely love it. If you look closely, it has little cat faces blending in with the print, which I loved and gives the skirt such a fun feeling. The skirt is very light which also makes it great to wear in almost any weather, even in the strongest winds. 

The top I have here is one of my maaaaany crop tops from Cotton On, but came on a 2 for one special last month. I love it because although its typical and somewhat plain, it has the lowered shoulder which makes it really cute and gives it a 'gypsy-esque' feel which I loved for the look. The gold neckpiece I have on was a gift from my sister from Woman Street. This I love as it can literally take an average outfit and give it a glam element because its so grand. My bag was also a gift from Aldo and needless to say, I LOVE it. Its big enough to carry all of my things, and small enough to carry on my arm without looking like too much, PERFECT.

My burgudy/dark-purple nails I literally did yesterday and I am in love. Anyone who knows me, knows how important nails are to me.(I literally can't go through life with average nails to be honest, lol). I have actually never done my nails at the same nail salon more than once, but I loved where I got them done this time. It was at a cute salon called Lilac Nail and Beauty in Table View. Great service, great people and overall great experience! My rings are from Lovisa.

Images courtesy of: Kyte Dlamini Photography

Top - Cotton On | Neckpiece - Woman Street | Shoes -  Mr Price | Bag - Aldo | Rings - Lovisa | Nails - Lilac Nail and Beauty

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, 

Zee - oX