#MakoyaStyle with Berries & Cream

Hi Lovely Readers!

I have recently been approached by SA Bloggers and Makoya Brands to participate in a Bloggers Challenge. It involves 3 bloggers, in 3 different cities who are required to style a pair of shoes 4 different ways over a period of 4 weeks. The public then has to vote who has styled it best. Whilst this is rather intimidating as my fellow challengers are super bloggers (in my opinion), it will also be amazing fun at the same time. 

Makoya Brands is an online store which stocks high quality, designer products sourced from USA, Europe and South Africa. They also run some really good sales for limited periods so be sure to follow them on FaceBook  or Twitter to keep updated with their latest promotions. Some of my favourite brands such as Nine West, Polo and Guess are sold on this site, so I’ll certainly stay tuned!

Now, onto my first look which is called “Berries & Cream” because the heels are gorgeous berry coloured suede Guess peep toe pumps. In an attempt to make the berry colour pop, my outfit is neutral toned with cream and leopard print.

I chose these pieces to showcase how these beauties will complement workwear. They have been paired with a cream lace skirt, oversize leopard knit and cream tweed blazer - an array of textures in an outfit perfect for Autumn!

Outfit details:

Leopard knit (old)

French Connection lace skirt

Mango tweed blazer

Guess heels from Makoya Brands

Blackcherry pony hair bag (old)

Cuff (old)

Guess earrings

Chain gifted

RayBan Sunglasses

Ciao, 

RuBe xoxo

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Workwear farewell

These past weeks have been a culmination to Friday 23rd November, my last day at the office for 3months. That's right, 3 months of no work, no finance proposals, no client meetings!
What will I do with myself? I am filled with trepidation, as I think about my job and realise that I absolutely love and enjoy it, and to be without it for 3 months?!
My career has been my purpose for the longest time; separate to being a mum, wife and friend. And so much energy and hard work- what shall I do for stimulation?

Well, I suppose one has to jump in with both feet and give it a go, to really know what a 3 month sabbatical will bring my way. As the saying goes: "If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello".

So I have decided to do a few posts on workwear since I probably won't be wearing them for a while.

Since I work in a formal environment, one always has to look professional. At times I try to bring in a bit of a playful element with an accessory, handbag or a pop of colour. Seen below is one of my more formal looks, where I have paired a structured jacket with a textured pencil skirt.

Here I am wearing:

Country Road jacket| French Connection lace skirt| Kenneth Cole Heels

More look posts will follow as I have more free time.

Ciao for now,
RuBe xoxo

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