Modest Oversized OOTD

Hello again lovelies, 

The crop top has been the rage all summer and since I'm more of a modest fashionista I haven't really followed the crop top trend. Until I found this oversize boxy embossed top on one of my favourite online stores, Spree. The main thing that caught my eye with this top, was not really the fact that it was a crop, but more the beautiful embossed fabric. I am a huge fan of prints, beautiful fabrics and the way they drape, so it's important to me what the fabric composition is. Which brings me to a few tips I feel will be helpful for those contemplating online shopping (locally or internationally).

One of the significant factors (for me personally) when buying online is to check the care guide to determine the quality and durability of the fabric. Since I cannot touch and feel it, I need to ensure that it is of good quality and will retain its shape after washing- its also very important that light coloured items are not only dry cleanable. This just works out way too pricey!

An additional tip, is to know your measurements in cm's, as brands sizes vary, Australian and American brands are usually bigger, and try to familiarise yourself with European vs South African sizes. I even take it a step further and measure my foot dimensions too, in the case of purchasing shoes from overseas online stores, ensuring a perfect fit. 

As a fashionista, I love new trends and fashions, but I will bypass certain ones, comfortable in the fact that it will not suit me, my  body type or my personality. I tend to frequent international online stores as they are usually ahead of the trend curve. In doing so I have learnt some important lessons such as the importance of knowing your exact measurements, asking questions about the fabric, delivery lead times and whether customs is paid upfront (this is a very important question as customs duties are exceptionally high! A maximum of 54% including VAT).

A very important aspect of buying from international online stores is to ensure the reliability of the store and that you have a money back guarantee. Whilst it may very hard to return an international parcel, the reputable online stores offer a full refund and this generally will put my mind at ease when needing to make payment.

This outfit features my online purchase, which I was very impressed with since it was very well priced and the quality of the fabric was really good. It also washes and retains the shape perfectly!

I paired it with a grungy boyfriend jeans, silver sandals and a striped tank to add interest to the embossed fabric.

My outfit:

Oversized crop by Spree

Woolworths boyfriend jeans (buy similar styles here)

Mimco Sandals (shop here)

Chanel handbag bought abroad

Silk Scarf old

Ziba Styles necklace

Witchery statement ring (shop here)

Caio for now, 

RuBe xoxo

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Boyfriend jeans OOTD

Hello again readers!

I hope this past week has been a good one, this year has started off really hectic and it doesn’t seem to show any sign of slowing down. It’s unbelievable that we’re at the end of February and I still feel like 2015 has just started.

One thing I do try, and that is to have at least one morning in the week where I take out some time for me. Whether it be a brunch with a friend, shopping and coffee with my sis or a mid week lunch date with hubby. 

On this day hubby and I decided to catch lunch and enjoy a bit of the sea air while he was out of the office. Our lives as parents really revolve around the boys, it’s a rare occasion for us to be able to steal time out so we need to try and do it often. Even weekends are reserved for the kids, as teenagers they have very busy social lives, sport engagements and dad or mum has to be on stand by. I have even considered joining the corporate world again…. and then realised it would mean the return of my migraines, sleep deprivation and health issues. And I would still be doing everything I am now, including balancing my career (this does not appeal to me at ALL!)

The theme of my weekday outfits is usually comfort first, and I try to make an effort to ‘dress up’ most days and not lounge in sweats. Make up is usually not on my list, unless I am meeting someone, when I put in the extra effort with mascara and lipstick. Boyfriend jeans is a staple in my wardrobe and is perfect for comfort and modesty, whilst not looking sloppy. I have paired it with a t-shirt, and thrown a linen blazer into the mix to pull the look together. A pair of pointy pumps completes the outfit.

Outfit details:

Gap boyfriend jeans

ZARA t-shirt

Asos linen blazer

Scarf from Superbalist

ZARA studded slingbag

Mango flats (bought overseas)

Bracelets by Mimco and Honey

Giorgio Armani sunglasses from Sunglass Hut

Caio for now, 

RuBe xoxo

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Dressing up boyfriend with Rebelfunk

Hello again lovely readers, 

I was sent a gorgeous neckpiece from RebelFunk accessories to style, and it is indeed a majestic item with a Cleopatra feel. While I have many opportunities to wear it for an evening out, I decided to change up a casual look with this beautiful gold necklace. 

This is an outfit I wore to a Pomegranate coffee session, a morning brunch event. Boyfriend jeans are the best thing since denim jeans hit the market- they are comfy, modest and can be dressed up or down. As a modest fashionista though its hard finding one with rips that doesn’t show skin… so when I come across one I grab it with both hands! 

The t-shirt is from coutureonlinestoresa, who sells via Instagram (@coutureonlinestoresa) and I totally adore it! The logo is a version of the Celine logo t-shirt which has been parodied for a cause close to my heart.

Outfit details:

Woolworths boyfriend jeans

Blazer own import

CoutureOnlineStoreSA Gaza t-shirt

Daniella Michelle sandals from Zando

Rebelfunk neckpiece

TedBaker handbag

Guess bracelet

Gifted earrings

Scarfstop scarf

Hope Ring from Lovisa

Caio for now,
RuBe xoxo

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Birthday Animal Print

Hi Lovely readers, 

My birthday has come and gone, and I usually choose not to fuss too much about it as my eldest has a birthday a mere three days after mine. After my illness though, hubby decided he would fuss, and he’s such a honey he arranged a few spoils without me needing to lift a finger! One of them was our dinner at Baia at the Waterfront, our all time favourite seafood place. 

Since I was still in recovery mode, I have not shot any lookposts recently and this was the first in a long time. This animal print coat (it’s actually a lightweight jacket which is perfect for the in between weather we are experiencing now) has been dying to come out and be worn! Thus a lookpost was born, despite me feeling slightly under the weather at the time. 

This jacket is the perfect style and length and fabric to see regular wear in any modest fashionistas closet. I have paired it with a cream boyfriend jeans and my peach suede rose gold toe cap heels.

My outfit:

Coat from Kapsule Online Boutique

Country Road Boyfriend jeans

Mango Black Knit

Stylemology rose gold toe cap heels

Scarf from Bespoke Hijab

MrP necklace

Forever New Sling bag

Aldo statement ring

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