For the love of Mohair

Hi lovelies, 

Winter has come, gone and come back again. We are in that transition period between Winter and Summer, nevermind Spring! It’s a time when layers are needed and one can shed them as the day progresses. This is typical Cape Town weather where one can experience more than one season in a day.

My mohair cardigan bought some time ago is the perfect solution for this, its lightweight, warm and so comfortable! 

It’s also such a versatile length, and I pair it with skinnies, maxi dresses and boyfriend jeans. This lookpost is from a few weeks ago, when Ihsaan and I popped into the park on the way to the library. You know… in between mommy duties. This is a comfy everyday look which would suit most modest tastes… I think. Chunky knits in various styles are also so on trend right now.

Here I’ve paired it with a ZARA blouse, skinnies and an ankle strap wedge - How do you wear your chunky cardigans?

My outfit:

Woolworths cardigan

Guess skinnies

ZARA blouse

PerryBook store wedges

Necklaces old

Asos studded sling

Rings old

RayBan sunglasses

Scarf old

Ciao for now, 

RuBe xoxo

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My Neon Eid

Eid day dawned, and it had turned out sunny and dry and less chilly. We were so blessed after the wave of icy cold the preceding couple of days. I hope everyone had a beautiful day with family and friends.

The end of the fast was celebrated with great enjoyment by the boys who were starting to look really exhausted. The month meant very little play, they spent  a lot of time reading Quran, helping in the kitchen, homework with a little bit of free time. So they were ready to return to normal life and resume sports activities, TV, games and... of course eating!

As usual we spend the day visiting neighbours, friends and family and passing on good wishes. The kids, all decked out in new threads, receive money and gifts, which makes the day extra special for them.

I usually have many unworn dresses in my closet, so I decided to wear one of them and only bought some accessories and a clutch, my shoes were a recent import. I don't really do shopping centres during the fast unless it is an absolute emergency, so no retail therapy during Ramadan (I'm sure online shopping doesn't count?)…

My morning outfit is usually one geared for comfort as I spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing lunch, so I wore my Perry Book Store princess skirt with a silver lurex knit top. I was unfortunately so busy that  I neglected to take pics!

After lunch, I chose a knitted print dress with sparkle tights and my Louboutin inspired neon and perspex heels.

Fully beaded clutch

Snake print on my dress

These shoes are actually neon, and not yellow as they appear on this pic - red soles inclusive

My boys and I

Some friends who visited the morning

My afternoon outfit:

Dress (old sale purchase)

Falke tights

Shoes own import

Scarf Edgars

Accessorize clutch

Forever New Necklace

Honey earrings

Ciao for now,

RuBe xoxo

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A modest look for a night out

A few weeks ago, we had dinner at Sevruga on V & A Waterfront. It really is one of my favourite spots for a celebratory dinner. The atmosphere is intimate, yet bustling at the same time. And the food? Never disappoints :-D They have a winter special, which is great value for money as you pay a set price for a few choices of starters, main and dessert.

It was a special occasion, so I decided to dress up and try out the turban for an evening out. It's becoming easier with practiceThe weather was pretty chilly and I chose a pair of tights to cover up. with my Perry Book wedges.

Always checking that the doek is still in place!

I was wearing:

Edgars georgette shirt with studded collar

Country Road Ponti skirt

Falke tights

Perry Book Wedges

Bracelet & gold jewellery old

Ciao for now,

RuBe xoxo

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Perry Book Wedges

I'm sure I've mentioned before how much I covet wedge sneakers. And even though I bought a pair late last year, I've spill been wanting those Marants. So when the Perry Book stocked some red wedges, I was there in a flash.

I absolutely love these babies! They are comfy, stylish and the red pair make a statement!

It also seems as if t the wedge sneakers are hanging around for another season, as they've been spotted around for Spring/Summer 2013. So go ahead... get a pair!

I am wearing:

Legend denim shirt

ZARA t-shirt

Mr Price Scarf

Woolworths skinny jeans

PerryBook wedge sneakers

Ciao for now,

RuBe xoxo

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