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 The past few weeks have been so much fun. I've been a lucky enough ducky to attend some amazing Autumn/Winter launches - from Spree, Bronx shoes, Luisa Spagnioli to one of my all time favourite makeup brands, Elizabeth Arden. I don't even know where to begin in telling you guys all about it - but one thing is for sure, it is going to be our most stylish season yet. The stuff at Spree alone....my heart...be still. And Bronx brought the street style, as always. Eyeing out some wedge work boots that I've spotted on the fabulous J. Lo a few times.

At Elizabeth Arden, I finally learnt how to contour. I could just open mouth smooch Alice, Gina and Lucoh and the rest of the team at Elizabeth Arden. I've watched a few tutorials but it helped so much having a live demo.
The new products are phenomenal. Loved the Flawless Finish Perfectly Satin foundation (EA seem to love a mouthful when it comes to product names) and the 8 new lipstick shades that just launched. Particularly the Raspberry. I've been wearing both every day since the launch and I am loving my new makeup skills.

On the personal side, it has been a great few weeks too. Mum and I went to see Michael Buble, who never disappoints. I've seen him three times now and what can I say, I am as obsessed as ever. The man puts on a great show, and his opening act, Naturally Seven, is the most incredible a cappella act I've ever seen. (Find them on Youtube, you'll love it)

Dave and I celebrated three wonderful years together. For our anniversary we got up early, packed a breakfast picnic and went cycling along the promenade and then into the park. It was the perfect start to the day and something I want to do more often. Bike rental is incredibly cheap at R50 for an hour, and R80 for two hours.
For dinner Dave and I got dressed up and went out for a fabulous dinner at Carne on Keerom Street. We've wanted to try it out for ages and it was fantastic.

We also celebrated finalising our trip to America. We've got a week in Chicago, followed by a few days road-tripping down to Washington DC, finishing off with a few days in NYC. I am bursting with excitement and can barely concentrate on much else. If you've been before, please tell me where to eat and what to do. I am so excited to shop as well. Oh who am I kidding, its hardly an afterthought, that is priority number one! 

Please give me your travel tips in the comments section. xx

New in | Chelsea Boots

Chelsea boots used to be used for horse riding, and they were generally only spotted on the girl in your high school class who had a plait down to her bum and always wore her jodhpurs to civvies day.
Apparently that girl is getting her sweet revenge now because her shoe of choice is the shoe du jour this winter.

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Style it with black tights, or some rolled-up/cropped skinny jeans and throw on an oversized coat to finish off the look. Or try them with a skirt and chunky winter knit.
I am loving the jelly ones, which are waterproof and perfect for rainy winters in Cape Town. I love my Hunter boots, but they can get a bit bulky. So finally I have some easy going 'style-in-a-hurry' black jelly ankle boots. Now I actually can't wait for the rain and bit of puddle stomping.

Animal print jelly boots | R149,99 | Mr Price

Isadorra burgundy leather boot | R1119,20 (on sale) | Country Road

Black jelly boots | R149,99 | Mr Price

Grey buckle details boots | R539 | Superbalist

Beige low cut suede boot | R450 | Truworths

Chocolate D&g textile boot | R1899 | Lilikoi

New in | Oakridge denim

Good 'ol Mr P has launched their latest range of denim as well as some amazing in-between season wardrobe staples. Think basics like lightweight parkas, slouchy extra-length blazers, and striped easy fit knits, and of course, some must-have denim.

I am loving the sexy tight fitting dungarees and the high waisted skinny jeans. I already have so many pairs of boyfriend jeans, but considering this pair won't exactly break the bank, I think I'll take those too.

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