Summer Lovin'

Ola Fashies aka Fashion Mommies! :-) I know it's been a while, but the inspiration for my next blog post finally hit! except for the wind, the Cape's been having some lovely warm days, so what more inspiration do we need other than the fact that SUMMER is finally here!!! Have you also been wandering around in stores looking for the perfect swim suit? So have I! for both Jada and me...she's even more excited than I am! And as usual I'm thinking COLOUR COLOUR COLOUR - Nautical, animal prints, stripes, neons, polka dots, tropical prints, tribal prints, Barbie (lol) and styles dating back to the 50's! The absolute best thing about this season's trends is that there are no rules. The more colourful and daring, the more trendier you are! The monokini (one piece) has especially captured my interest this season and like the trusted 'fashie' I am, I went and found us some amazing looks...

And for most of us who feel we might need to cover up a little...well you don't have to look like the odd one out when strolling on the beach. Do it in style like these beach babes...

Happy Tanning Everyone!

FabMom xx

Brightening up the office for Spring

My son turned 5 months a few weeks back and I still cannot get over just how much he’s grown! a bitter sweet time for me this is – having been here with him through every milestone up to now and Spring time at our doorstep, well that’s the sweet part, what’s bitter is the realisation that my time home with him and his sister has nearly come to an end – in just over a week my maternity leave will be done, finished, klaar! I still fail to understand why maternity leave is ONLY six months or less anyway!? Not to mention the exhausting battle you have to fight for your employer to reluctantly approve the six months for which you’re actually entitled to. Still baffles me, but the harsh truth is there will always be someone that will try to decrease the already ridiculous short time you have with your kids. My vote is ‘a longer maternity leave and shorter working hours!’

Oh well, until the apple finally hits someone on the head and they come to see the logic behind my reasoning I have managed to make the thought of my return to the office a  more pleasant one by putting together a catalog of my fave and Ideal Spring office wear. I hope you’ll be inspired to go out there and brighten up your own closet. This Might help to make slaving away in a drab ‘ol office much more bearable!

Colourful Blazers...Get them in every colour, wear them with everything!

The Denim shirt. A total season must!

I said it before I'll say it again - Stripes are rocking it this season!

What would Spring be without a cute dress anyway? Be fashionable in the Shirt dress

And my personal favourite Spring Fashion accessory, The wedge.

So I'm thinking, heading back to work might not be that bad after all...

Happy Spring time fashionistas!!

FabMom

Oh Mama!

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt (two sizes LARGER, that is!) In fact, I’ve just survived a whole Summer of being pregnant! I think you moms and moms-to-be would agree that Summer pregnancies are not only tough in that you suddenly start feeling as if you’re carrying a 10ton brick around wherever you go and not to mention the heat becoming unbearable at times - for many it’s a battle simply finding clothes that remotely, even just the tiniest bit looks and feels good! Mostly look good though, right? Because we’re women and we love to feel beautiful so no matter how many times we play the ‘comfort’ card, if something looks good on us you’re darn right we’re prepared to suffer for beauty. Also, have you seen the maternity section of ANY store? No? Well it’s hideous!! I have two gorgeous babies now and I have NEVER bought anything from the maternity department. Helloooo! Just because we’re pregnant and sporting a little extra meat does not mean we have lost all sense of style!

So as a fashion-loving mom myself I hope this post, my support and the following links provides you with all you may need to make the rest of your pregnancy as pleasant and gorgeous as possible!

Here are some local stores I located just for you... 

Annabella Maternity 

Kids World

Maternity Stores around SA

And to our Jo’burg friends – Don’t forget about the Baba Indaba coming to your City this weekend! Get all your questions answered and have Fun!!

For now, check out my Fave Summer Preggie Wear :-)

STRIPES & DENIM

  DARE TO GO SHORT

 

 ADD COLOR TO YOUR DAY

 BE PROUD!

xoxo fashion butterfly

Exotic Nail Art making waves this Season

No doubt the french manicure is timeless and certainly here to stay - it creates the illusion of effortless beauty, it's classic and has been around since the glamorous era, the 20's. Though, whether the french manicure is actually French or not is still very debatable. I can see why so many women still walk into a nail salon and request to have a french manicure done - it's safe, oozes with sophistication and perfect for any occasion. Heck, I just sold ME a french manicure! Thing is, I don't do safe.

Look at these for instance, how cool are those!!?

Multicolored nail art is SO rocking it this Summer! Can't wait to get mine done :) Just Google search Neon nail art and you'll find hordes of tutorials on how to create these beauties.
there is however one particular theme that's making waves this Summer and sailed away with my attention, which I will call...let's say...My Ultimate Summer fave!

NAUTICAL NAIL ART

TOES

  APPAREL FOR HER

AND FOR HIM

ACCESSORIES

So, What's YOUR Ultimate Summer fave gonna be?

FabMom