Vintage and The City Launch

Hello Lovelies!

Last Friday I attended the launch of the prettiest and delightful store on Long Street, Vintage and The City. Whilst it was possibly one of the hottest days of the year, and I felt like I had melted completely, I managed to shower and get dressed up for the event. 

After looking frantically for parking in the bustling Long Street (an almost impossible task on a Friday night), I made my way to the store, passing many party people unwinding at sidewalk cafes. The sights and sounds of Long Street mixed with overwhelming heat reminded me of what I would imagine a scorching New York Friday evening in bohemian Soho would be like.

Upon arrival we were welcomed by the absolutely stunning Natalie Bekker, and enjoyed some  flavoured tea served by the Tea Merchant with the most divine cupcakes by Lady Cupcake. (Setting the scene perfectly for a vintage tea party.)  

The store is owned by the charming, Junaid, environmentalist turned vintage store owner, which was aptly named after his favourite series, Sex and the City of course!

We were treated to Nespresso, made by the beautiful Thandie Kupe, who was a breath of fresh air in the stifling heat. The evening ended with a lovely gift box, complete with Rain voucher and products,  Tea Merchant tea and Hello Pretty voucher. 

It was really great to meet everyone, and look forward to Junaid and Zahrah’s Vintage Tea Parties in the future. (By then my shopping break would hopefully be over!)

I chose a lightweight vintage inspired maxi dress paired with a pair of last season Madison heels.

With Naeema (The Jam Jar)

I got to meet Helen, from White Rabbit days. She makes
the most gorgeous laser cut leather earrings,
to be found at Vintage and The City

My outfit:

ZARA dress

Madison heels

Woolworths neckpiece

Old pearl earrings

Gold gifted cuff

Headband old

YSL Handbag overseas purchase

Usual Tag watch, tennis bracelet and wedding ring 

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Introspection:normal life

Life returns to normal and my time is now filled with school, sports trips and stationery.   I am still on sabbatical and spending time every day to reflect on my career and health, vs. being a stay at home mum and concentrating on my priorities. For so long, my career has played a very big part of what I am and what I do, my decision making, and I rarely had time to reflect.

So, while I have no meetings to rush to and no budgets with no deadlines, I am using this time to recuperate health wise and re-evaluate. Of course, a career is very important and fulfilling, whilst being a mom and wife and home maker is an unacknowledged job. I have already pointed this out in a previous post (which you can read HERE). But the longer I think about it, I realise that I know my children so much better after being at home with them all this time and we’ve had some really memorable times.

My son, Ziyaad has entered adolescence and it is a very difficult time for me, as much as for him. Apart from having a demanding job, I also had to deal with the mood swings and evolving personality. We spent the majority of our time, disagreeing, arguing and “fighting”.   I suppose he was testing the boundaries as teens do, and I barely had the time (or energy) to chat amicably never mind constantly negotiate boundaries. And to add to this, I also have two younger boys, who are rambunctious, busy and also in need of constant mommy attention. This was a typical day when I work and come home to my ‘second job’.

It’s no wonder my health took a back step, as I tried to juggle everything and “have” everything. As my doctor says, women generally multitask pretty well, but all we end up doing is taking away from one area and giving to another (usually at our own expense).

I find myself in the position of having to reconsider my priorities, this being forced on me partly by the state of my health and partly out of necessity.  Thus I am taking some time doing lots of introspection about what is important to me, above all what is best for me.

Here’s a look of what I wore to a school event, an old maxi bought a good few years ago with my Madison heels I won last month . It was a scorcher of a day, and I did not have the inclination to dry my hair. So I pinned it back and off I went. (Oh how I miss my tresses- I could have braided it!).

I'm wearing:
Legend shirt| 'vintage' maxi| Mr Price belt| Madison heels| Guess bracelet| necklaces by Honey & The Space|

Ciao for now,
RuBe xoxo

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