An Nur Streetstyle shoot

Hello again Readers!

It’s been a really short week which means all productivity needs to be squeezed into 3 days…*Sigh* But I’m not complaining as it means a few more ‘late’ mornings for me yay! This mommy business hard work….

About 2 weeks ago I was filmed for An Nur The Light’s street style feature. It was such an honour to be chosen and interviewed; and the day turned out to be unbelievably hot for an Autumn day. As I’ve said previously, I usually decide on the day what to wear so my outfit planning of the previous night was all in vain (as is the norm) and I chose a completely different look and outfit on the morning!

After much deliberation I finally decided on a look that encapsulates my style, classic with a bit of edge. It’s no secret that I love sequins and I own quite a few sequined pieces, I therefore chose this two year old sequined skirt that I picked up on a trip abroad. Denim is also a favourite and I usually add denim for some edge or to dress down an outfit, in this ensemble I tied it at the waist for an effortless laid back feel. Even though these two pieces are both from two seasons ago I still feel happy to wear them, a sign of their timelessness and quality.

My lace up caged heels and a pony hair clutch finish off the look.

Hubby shot this look in true street style fashion after the shoot.

To watch the interview and feature, please keep an eye on my page or social media for details on when the episode will be aired. An Nur, The Light is usually on Saturdays mornings at 11am, on SABC 3. Stay tuned for further details.

And some behind the scenes photos

Outfit details:

ZARA denim shirt (old)

River Island Maxi Skirt (old)

ZARA heels own import

Accessorize Clutch

Jo Borkett scarf

Necklace gifted

Lovisa earrings

Caio for now,
RuBe xoxo

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A Glitzy Welcome to Ramadaan

Dear beauties, 

The Holy month of Ramadaan is nearly upon us, and I can’t wait. The heightened spiritual awareness, coupled with the solitude I’m yearning, for will set the scene for much needed introspection.  Aside from abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, it’s a time for reflection, increased charitable acts and regular recitation of the Holy Quran. Last Ramadaan was my first at home, with no work distractions, it was certainly my best fasting experience. 

It’s an added bonus being school holidays (although not really for the boys!) so no endless driving and a leave of absence from soccer. My wish is for all my friends, family and everyone observing this Holy Month to realise their hearts desires and reach their spiritual goals.

Let’s all take time out to be thankful for the abundance of blessings bestowed upon us and remember those less fortunate.

Today’s lookpost is an oldie, but a glitzy one, specially brought out to celebrate the start of this beautiful month. This outfit was worn to a wedding a few months ago, and as you can see I’m still loving the sequin and metallic trend.

I’ve paired my Polo dress with a sequinned blazer for that extra glam factor.

Outfit details:

Supertrash blazer from Zando

Polo dress by Stuttafords

Asos belt

Witchery heels

Scarf online purchase (can’t remember)

Forever New Clutch

Falke stockings

Aldo Earrings 

Honey Ring

Ciao for now, 

RuBe xoxo

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What I wore… Winter Whites

Hi Beautiful readers!

This is just a follow on from the blogger meet, specifically a “What I Wore” post. 

Saturdays weather dawned drab and dreary, the night before we probably had one of the first hectic Winter storms. One thing I love about the landscape after a crazy storm though is that everything seems so clean and fresh. Like the rain, hail and thunder has just performed a major clean up in nature.

I chose to wear Winter White, a trend that has popped up everywhere and I simply adore it. I’ve seen it in coats, jeans, pants, heels and stunning handbags. Irina posted an outfit with the most beautiful Winter white coat, and I was smitten. Problem is, I am also so smitten with the pink coat and printed coat, that I’ve decided to hold back on purchasing any new coats this Winter. I just want them all! 

I generally wear my leather jackets in Winter, and my trench coats have been hibernating in the storage part of the closet, time to revive them I suppose. 

I have paired my white jeans with a sequinned (I’ve posted on this sparkly trend previously here and here) Mango sweatshirt which is so cuddly and warm it makes me feel all furry inside :-D Thanks to Shaheeda for the inspiration to go and find this new favourite of mine.

To complete the outfit, I included my statement striped peach Dune heels- which I have been dying to wear!

And a big Hats Off to the trendy structured white handbag- totally gorgeous

Fendi does an impeccable white handbag

My Outfit:

Mango sweatshirt

Woolworths jeans

Dune heels

Forever New necklace

Lovisa Earrings

Honey Statement ring 

Bag from Kiss My Heels

Cotton On beanie

Ciao for now, 

RuBe xoxo

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Sequinned Valentines

Hi beautiful readers,

Valentines Days is long gone, chocolates eaten and the flowers have wilted. We don’t usually make a big fuss about Valentines, and usually get a token gift as a symbol of love. To me, its important to take the time to make each other feel special, every day.

I suppose it’s a bit cheesy, but sometimes cheesy feels good. So it came as a surprise when I was informed that my darling hubby had made a reservation at Baia, V&A Waterfront. A late dinner for two after a hectic day at work was just what the doctor ordered. As usual, the restuarant didn’t disappoint, with it’s intimate ambience and absolutely divine food. It turned out to be a really good evening, as unexpected as it may have been.

My outift choice for the evening included a sequinned skirt I had picked up on my Dubai trip. I have seen sequins in everything lately, evening wear, casual wear and sports luxe. Needless to say, this bling princess had to get he hands on several sequnined pieces! I’ve already posted about a sequinned top in a prior post (here) displaying my absolute obsession with this sparkly trend. 

By the looks of the runway shows recently sparkles are here to stay for at least another season. That’s a huge yay from this Bling Queen :-D 

My outift:

ZARA t-shirt with embellished shoulders

Sequin skirt overseas purchase

Nine West red sole platforms

Belt overseas purchase

Handbag own import

Scarf by Jo Borkett

Necklaces Woolworths, Mecca

Bracelets by Honey and a gift

Honey earrings

Ciao for now, 

RuBe xoxo

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