Oscar for kids - Boys in cords, Girls in couture

Why did Oscar Da La Renta take so long to launch a children's range? I'm dreaming about these gorgeous kids clothing from the new childrens range. True to his style. The range for children are classic , beautiful and sensible.Little girls in pretty dresses and little boys in classic corduroys and tweed. Yay to elbow patches...

cute classics

love panithose with shorts

images from Oscar PR Girl

Its been too long....

Work has been busy therefore lack of blogging. It is my intention to setup a ‘workstation’ at home but always excuses and procrastination being my middle name! It is a long weekend so looking forward to family time. In a couple of days , South Africans will celebrate Heritage Day , signifying our heritage , our past and hope for the future. Whilst I’m not particulary patriotic. I do appreciate the journey of my forefathers ,especially my father, fighting apartheid.I can’t imagine what it must have been like during the apartheid era. I am child of the new South Africa , my children are children are of the hopeful South Africa. There is still a large degree of unfairness, intolerance, prevelant in our society in so many aspects.There are days it irritates/upsets me more so than other days. I have to remind myself to persevere and to remember always how fortunate I am, in time.....!….does a perfect society even exist ??

Patience – Tolerance - Respect....

pretty amazing pics below...

images from www.islamicthinking.info

Spring in my step

Whilst I love winter!!, I am getting tired of wearing boots. Also looking foward to some change in styling the outfits...feels like im in a abit of a gloomy fashion rut , boots and greys , boring!!.Found these super great leather sandals at Mr Price for under R100., steal style Country Road !!In the mood for small changes...makes perfect sense , why else do season's change??
Change font from trebeuchet to courier
Change part of my lounge into a children's space
Change in habits (too many too mention!)
Change in thoughts (positive only!!!)





Country Road

The Queen of Maxis..

Rachel Zoe.I love her take on the maxi dress. I love how she pairs them with blazers , platforms - cool but covered! Her collections are pretty inspiring too....enjoy :)

I heart Ramadaan....

With Ramadaan well on it’s way , my absolute favourite month of the Islamic calendar. This month always comes just in time when I am at dire need of deep introspection. I become so consumed in my daily , normal routine the other 11 months of the year. Whilst I try my utmost everyday to uphold my faith’s daily practices with absolute devotion, truth is I misstep every now and again. This month to me is a struggle of ones inner psyche (nafs) ,abstaining from food and my happy substance coffee, is very hard. Everyday in Ramadaan is a blessing , and even though its abit hard in the beginning. When the month is over , my heart yearns for it’s sanctity….Ramadaan Mubarak...

Please remember my family in your duas (prayers)…

Images from Islamic Thinking

Wedding fever

This weekend a very close family member will be getting married , so it’s celebration time. Everyone is  running around frantically for last minute outfit ‘completers’. My kids are in the wedding entourage so when Im not running around for the endless shoe drama (looking for white ballet pumps in winter!! ) , then its shoes for me , the whole outfit for hubby who doesn’t understand the fuss , shoes for son (try finding mini formal shoes for chubby feet!) , white opaque tights for daughter etc. All part of the joy for sure , only in Cape Town….love it.

I heart weddings , the day is so pure and filled with loooove and serenity and taking pictures .You cannot  escape the inevitable crying though. Cry when bride walks in with her father , cry because kids look super adorable, cry when mother of the bride cries….why  cry?… I really don’t know why we cry at weddings…

Maher Zain - Masha Allah Lyrics
The most beautiful joy is on your wedding day – that’s for sure
This night’s memories will always be present and can never fade away

The way you feel on this day
How can any of you ever forget it?!
The most beautiful life shall unite you forever

Tonight is the biggest happiness in your life
By Allah, you’re both beautiful! Allah Allah
Allah has willed it ,What a joy ,let’s congratulate them, everyone!

In accordance with our Prophet’s teachings
You did the marriage contract [‘Aqd-Nikah]
And we’re overjoyed for the two of you
And our hearts are melting with happiness on this night

Say: “Allah has willed it”
And may you live the happiest of years
Say: “Allah has willed it”
And how beautiful it is to see such a pious couple!
May Allah unite you together in Paradise
And may He make you live your whole life together in harmony

Lyrics: Mahmoud Farouk
Melody: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira

Some pretty wedding inspiration….if I could have my wedding day over…

Doodling

This weekend, we visited the Cape Town Book fair (www.capetownbookfair.com). Picked a couple of books which I’m sure I could’ve bought at one of the bookstores available in Cape Town. Least to say , it was over crowed and the kids were miserable so we had to leave early (within an hour).My children love reading (they themselves cannot read yet) but its our cuddly ,treasured time together at bedtime.

My favourite purchase for the day were -

-Oh the places you’ll go by Dr Seuss

-I came across a book called "Do you doodle" by Nikalas Catlow

Did you know doodling is a notable hobby?? I love the idea that its is unfocused , whatever, drawings. It forces imagination and creativity. These doodles may actually represent a message from your unconscious self . Here’s to me trying to analyse my childrens doodling…

"Even at their simplest, the idle jottings we repeat in the margins of our notebooks can evoke childhood memories and associations that provide clues even to our obsessions. Stars, for instance, show up all the time in the drawings of emotionally deprived children. Stars are what we wish upon. People who fill their doodles with stars may be longing for something they were deprived of, like love or affection." Dr Stephan Juan

I am star doodler!!! I draw stars …oh dear !!

love the message of this book, how great  will it be to grow up with this message in your head and heart....

Big Bang Theory...

My thoughts are lingering on hair. I once again find myself in a "should I" or "shouldn’t I" rut – always the hair dilemma – . I am totally over thinking this decision again!

I am in the mood for a new hair style. The question is choosing the style. I am feeling an affinity to fringes/bangs and long hair.Love the look but not sure it will go with my face/nose shape.Request an expert opinion you might think…secret , I don’t always agree nor heed their advice. I prefer to regret my decision after I walk out of the hair salon.
See some bangs I like….

I don't think Hannah Simone is a mum yet but is she not super gorgous! ....(did you know she is part Indian...)

Hello Winter

My favorite fashion season. I am loving the aztec print. Did you know these prints are inspired from a native american tribe.I don't know the the entire history but I am aztec smitten.One of my favorite fashion designers Isabel Marant used this print in her 2011 spring collection. Stylish mommy, Nicole Richie rocks the 'jeanpants'.

Please note I do not take credit for any of the above pictures.

Style crush-DANI STAHL

Super love her!. She is Style-Editor-At-Large at Nylon Magazine (not sure what that means). I have been watching her on Scouted and absolutely love her style choice. Copy-paste.

want this jacket...

Images taken from zimbio

Sweet pictures....

How cute are these pictures.

Always the hair dilemma!

Now and gain I would be in the mood for a haircut or a different look.Sometimes I am in the mood to be daring other times creature of comfort works just as fine.A dilemma for sure.To cut or not too cut. I do like the look of long hair and it hasn’t been long for years, maybe a bit of styling will help me get over this.Alexa doesn’t make it any easier.

Kourtney rocks long momma locks...love it

too short for me but super cute