RuBe’s Closet - Modest Fashion and Lifestyle: Wedding

Friday, 22 May 2015

Classic Black Glam OOTD

Happy Friday readers!

This week has brought the cold in all its Winter glory, and all the warm coats and boots have surfaced from storage. Time to sort out the closet and donate those unused items, Winter is a time when the homeless and destitute really suffer, so get donating if you haven't yet...

Black is a classic and a basic in everyones closet, it is versatile, glam, slimming and suits all skin tones. In the process of sorting my closet for Winter OOTD's, I am happy to say that almost all my Winter purchases (aside from lower priced trendy pieces) from last season will be wearable into the new season. I generally invest in good quality classic boots, as a result I have several pairs which I am happy to take into this Winter. At the end of Winter last year, when all the stores were selling out their Winter stock to make way for the new Spring/Summer stock, I pounced. All items which are classics and good quality and well priced were dropped into the cart immediately!

I believe in buying good quality pieces that don't date easily and can be carried through several seasons. Those fads and trendy pieces, can then be incorporated with lower priced items which won't break the bank. However, I stick to leather with my Winter Boots, so that a good pair usually lasts a few years, also ensuring that they always look good.

Today's lookpost is comprised entirely of classics that have been in my closet for years; hauled out for a wedding which I clearly didn't need to shop for.

I've paired a black embellished crossover dress (around 7 years old), with a faux fur stole bought two years ago (before faux fur made the trend list), a glittery lace shawl worn as a scarf, and a pair of nude heels which have been in my closet for more than 4 years..... The underskirt is a DIY job, and can be made longer for a more covered modest look. Some serious oldies out for a spin. The only recent purchase is the crystal neck piece bought on sale at Lovisa a few weeks back.

Outfit details:

Black dress (bought so long ago I can't remember the store)

Faux fur stole from Long Street

Gifted Lace scarf

Bag bought abroad few years back

Nine West nude heels

Lovisa crystal neckpiece

Falke stockings

Underskirt and top DIY

Caio for now,

RuBe xoxo

Bronzed Hepburn Inspiration

Hi All,

To anyone who has attended a Cape Malay wedding before, you would know that it is all about the food, decor and outfits. Whilst we do not have as much gem-encrusted saris, or gorgeous colourful silk outfits like the traditional Indian weddings, it is a tradition all its own.

Two weekends ago we attended a family wedding; the decor was all white and gold organza, with crystal chandelier type candle holders as centrepieces. It was really a gilded affair, with oversized martini glasses, mini cheesecakes and red velvet cupcakes in a beautifully decked entrance hall. We were served cocktails in the foyer before being called in to dinner, where the decor looked positively grand.

I love weddings, just the promise and hope that such an event brings out in one is so uplifting. The speeches are inspiring, and brings back memories of your own wedding day. The moment bride walks in is so ethereal and I believe that every single bride looks radiant on their special day (making me want to re-live mine all over again!) It was after all one of the happiest days of my life :-D

Since Cape Town had decided to cancel Spring, it was still extremely cold. It is alway such a challenge to dress up in freezing temperatures, especially if you're unsure if the venue has heating! My look for the day was elegant and classic, inspired by my timeless style icon, Audrey Hepburn. I dug out another unworn dress in my closet, a bronze piece which seemed just right for the chilly day. For some extra cover up, I accompanied it with a faux fur stole and tights.