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Last weekend, I attended the <a href="http://www.redbullxfighters.com/en_ZA/event/pretoria-2014" target="_blank">Red Bull X-Fighters</a> finals at the Union Buildings. All I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed myself, the crowd was alive and involved; the FMX tricks electrifying and the African red soil was all over my face.<br />
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Adrenalin filled my entire body, the whole time! I felt like a little kid again :)</div>
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Some of these tricks were down right scary!</div>
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Seeing references to our South African culture in the competition from the Ndebele print that resonated throughout the stadium to the Zulu shield inspired trophy and crown that was handed out to the champions, filled me with pride. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Best of all, my babies had lots of fun in the dust... and that's all that matters.</span><br />
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Thank you Mandela.Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com2Union Buildings, Government Avenue, Pretoria 0002, South Africa-25.7402069 28.211990799999967-51.2622414 -13.096603200000033 -0.21817240000000027 69.520584799999966tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-11533260020919124322014-08-22T00:26:00.000+02:002014-08-22T00:27:47.029+02:00Red Bull X Fighters welcome to Pretoria<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-btVRZ1Ek4A4/U_Zi6EBliXI/AAAAAAAAD3s/KqP2e8MHA5c/s1600/Madiba%2Bwelcomes%2BRed%2BBull%2BXFighters%2B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-btVRZ1Ek4A4/U_Zi6EBliXI/AAAAAAAAD3s/KqP2e8MHA5c/s1600/Madiba%2Bwelcomes%2BRed%2BBull%2BXFighters%2B.JPG" /></a><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">Ever since I heard about the <a href="http://www.redbullxfighters.com/en_ZA" target="_blank">Red Bull X Fighters</a> coming to my neighbourhood <a href="http://www.tshwane.gov.za/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Pretoria</a>, I've been excited and anxious to see it happen. For weeks, seeing the trucks and the cranes coming in with that African red soil, transforming my beloved Union Buildings gardens to a world class freestyle motor cross track was just amazing to watch. </span><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">So today, I went to check out the calm before Saturday's storm, it was beautiful. I looked through the fence and zoomed in as much as I could, I managed to spot a FMX biker doing some tricks, when I asked around I was told that it was <a href="http://www.redbullxfighters.com/en_ZA/video/pretoria-track-uncovered" target="_blank">Drake McElroy</a>.</span></span><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">I stood there, in awe, I just can't wait to the riders, can't wait to see it all. Good luck to my home boy, <a href="https://twitter.com/NickDeWit" target="_blank">Nick De Wit</a>.</span></span></div>
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Although the scuba/neoprene material was in trend a few seasons ago, I personally, have only recently fallen in love with it. Bought this oxblood dress by chance at <a href="http://www.makro.co.za/" target="_blank">Makro</a> and it has now become my favorite item for this winter. </div>
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It keeps me warm, feels good on the skin and it hugs me at all the right places - I love it.</div>
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Easy to maintain, doesn't attract a lot of lint or crease at all, I find that I often have to stop myself from buying all clothing items I come across which are made from the same material.</div>
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A few days ago, I paired it with thrifted turquoise court heels, and the look was a hit at the office.</div>
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I got them in a size that he will be wearing next summer, however it was a great sunny day so I decided that he take full stylish advantage of it and we headed to the park for some play time and Vitamin D.</div>
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In the ever increasing cost of living, this is one way of maintaining ones style... so, go on, live frugally stylish, grab a white tee along with your milk carton ;)</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dress & Bolero - <a href="http://www.keedo.co.za/" target="_blank">Keedo</a> -- Socks - <a href="http://www.checkers.co.za/" target="_blank">Checkers</a></span></i></div>
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My daughter is lucky to have a loving grandma, who also has great taste. I must admit she buys her clothes that are prettier than the clothes I buy. They make her look like the cute girl that she is. She is gonna look like an angel in this dress.</div>
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Maybe it was his demeanor, it was so dignified, so self assured and confident. I think what drew me in the most was his style. </div>
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I love the pattern on his shirt, the colours of his hand crocheted hat, the blade inspired belt buckle, the beads and off course the handkerchief and spectacles hanging out of his pocket. </div>
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As umakoti, I felt a little insecure about asking an elder for a photo, so I asked my husband to get behind the lens. I'm glad they both agreed to indulge me.Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-35538084085932171272014-03-30T00:17:00.000+02:002015-05-11T22:51:04.222+02:00Amantombazane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-12185819513116625072014-03-18T23:05:00.001+02:002014-03-18T23:51:00.665+02:00Resolution #33<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p_sKQghNp68/UyexNemTCVI/AAAAAAAADDE/QsoieuY0e8Q/s1600/Nan-Hua-Temple-Chinese-New-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bronkhorstspruit buddhist temple " border="0" closure_lm_362559="null" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p_sKQghNp68/UyexNemTCVI/AAAAAAAADDE/QsoieuY0e8Q/s1600/Nan-Hua-Temple-Chinese-New-.jpg" title="nan hua buddhist temple" tta="true" /></a></div>I was born in the month of January, so instead of making New Years resolutions, I make birthday resolutions. <br />
I usually have a long list which I give up on by April only to pick up again in November when I see that I'm running out of time to achieve them.<br />
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This year I decided that I would stick to just 3, perhaps they'll be easier to stick to. In 2014 I'm aiming to: <br />
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1. Simplify my life by decluttering myself of unnecessary possessions. <br />
2. Eat healthy and exercise more, I want my pre-baby figure back, well some of it :-)<br />
3. Live a little more and BE happy, I spend alot time with my family, however this year I would like to reconnect with my old friends and just hangout.<br />
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Side Note: It's mid March and I haven't started, but I wont give up, I shall achieve!!! *fistintheair* lol<br />
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One more thing - This year I turned 33. Last year, I read a blog which referred to the 33rd birthday as a Jesus year since He died and resurrected at that same age. <br />
I took alot of inspiration from that analogy and as a result, all I want for my birthday is for my fears and insecurities to die and my true self to finally resurrect.Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-15876615901624922682014-03-05T00:04:00.000+02:002014-03-05T00:04:09.397+02:00For the love of blogging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HkjW5HxkxPM/UxY6suz0ihI/AAAAAAAADAI/J8O8IsOO56o/s1600/Airplane-Flying-High.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Airplane Flying High" border="0" closure_lm_868197="null" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HkjW5HxkxPM/UxY6suz0ihI/AAAAAAAADAI/J8O8IsOO56o/s1600/Airplane-Flying-High.jpg" ota="true" title="Airplanes" /></a></div><br />
It's been over 7 months since I posted, I must admit I missed it, so here I am... back again.<br />
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It's funny how, even though I enjoy blogging, the minute my life gets hectic, its one of the first things that I put on the back burner and if one were to look closely, they would notice that all the gaps in my blog occured at a time when I was really busy; planning my wedding, pregnant with and raising my first child and again when I was rearing my second baby. <br />
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Yes, its disheartening when the traffic slows down and when it eventually stops, but blogging is way more than just analytics.<br />
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Blogging is empowering, it democratisizes knowledge that was previously reserved to an elite few. You learn about things that you would'nt have otherwise been privy to. You learn about what people think, how they live and sometimes what people want you to believe about how they live ;-) it is my personal lesson on Sociocultural Anthropology.<br />
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I love blogging, I love reading blogs, I love bloggers too... and so... I will keep coming back.Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-33209722118208823552013-06-19T23:55:00.000+02:002013-06-19T23:55:15.320+02:00They grow UP so fast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My son at 20 months, he was a <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-beautiful-song.html" target="_blank">baby </a>not so long ago... <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-son-at-7-months-going-on-15-year.html" target="_blank">He </a>grows up really fast. It's a pleasure to see him learn new things everyday. The best so far is seeing him dance and wipe reflux off his younger sister using the bib or baby wipe. I think he'll be a good big brother.</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-79699319923056475672013-06-11T22:54:00.001+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.754+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Neon Neon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-88587091562434845442013-06-10T22:58:00.000+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.760+02:00Pretty Pregnant : Pink Blazer<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Being pregnant can be draining physically and emotionally. Finding creative ways to cover my bump was fun and provided some relaxation.</div>
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Over the past couple of weeks I have shared what I have learnt on how to be <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/search/label/Pretty%20Pregnant" target="_blank">pretty while pregnan</a>t. The previous post was <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-pregnant-denim-on-denim.html" target="_blank">tip #10</a>, I have decided to end it there.</div>
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I hope these tips will be useful to someone out there.</div>
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Who knows I myself might need them again sometime in the near future ;-)</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-63966371845212007202013-05-29T07:43:00.000+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.747+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Denim on Denim
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shirt - <a href="http://edgars.co.za/Edgars/" target="_blank">Edgars</a> (belongs to my husband) , Denim - <a href="http://www.truworths.co.za/" target="_blank">Truworths</a> (<a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-pregnant-kaftan-top.html" target="_blank">gifted</a>), Vest - <a href="http://www.picknpay.co.za/picknpay/content/en/home" target="_blank">Pick n Pay</a></td></tr>
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There came a point in my late pregnancy where I became confused about what to wear and I really didn't feel like going out to buy a clothing item that I will wear only for a few months.<br />
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One morning, I decided to look to into my husbands closet and I found some cool shirts that got me through. This denim shirt belongs to him and it was my favourite because it was versatile. I could wear it everywhere with everything.</div>
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<strong># Maternity Tip 10</strong> : Take a look at your husbands closet and the mens' department at your clothing shop. You might find something that you really like.</div>
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The utility shirt below belongs to me. I bought at the men's department at <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-pregnant-kaftan-top.html" target="_blank">Woolworths</a>. I've had for both pregnancies. Its actually one of my favourite items in my wardrobe.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shirt - <a href="http://www.woolworths.co.za/" target="_blank">Woolworths</a>, Jeggings - <a href="http://www.ackermans.co.za/" target="_blank">Ackermans</a>, Vest - <a href="http://www.makro.co.za/" target="_blank">Makro</a></td></tr>
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For more <strong>Pretty</strong> <strong>Pregnant</strong> Tips, click <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/search?q=pretty+pregnant&max-results=20&by-date=true" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-78476599527824870502013-05-23T00:06:00.000+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.750+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Nude Sheer Dress<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I wore this dress throughout my pregnancy, it was and still is one of may favourite. I bought it as a wedding outfit, it also worked well at the office.</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-61553748705007852072013-05-22T00:33:00.001+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.744+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Vintage Dress<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I love vintage clothes with all my heart. Imagine my excitement when I saw this dress. Waiting to give birth so I could wear it was just not an option. </div>
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To wear it as a maternity dress, I decided to wear it as tunic, followed <strong><a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/05/pretty-pregnant-peplum-skirt.html" target="_blank">Maternity Tip #7</a></strong> and paired it with my versatile wide legged jeans. </div>
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The result was this stylish outfit. It was fun to be able to wear vintage whilst pregnant.</div>
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 9</strong> : Wear Vintage. </div>
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For more <strong>Pretty Pregnant</strong> tips, click <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/search?q=pretty+pregnant" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-8111756183871106532013-05-15T00:53:00.000+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.757+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Peplum Skirt<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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When pregnant, contrary to popular belief, you actually don't lose your waist, you gain an extra one. You get one above the tummy and below the tummy, read on and I'll tell you how.
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Peplum was big when I was pregnant, I liked it and wanted to give it a try. I was able to be a part of the trend because I experimented with my waistlines. The skirt that I'm wearing above is a "normal-sized" skirt in stretchy material, I was able to wear it because I placed it above my tummy. </div>
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Believe or not, this was the morning of the birth of my daughter, my stomach was really huge, however I was able to wear this skirt. The peplum and the fact that the skirt is black gave an illusion of slimmer tummy. I still have skirt, I'm hoping wear it on my normal waist, now that I've given birth.</div>
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 7</strong> : Experiment with "both" your waistlines. Some garments work better or only if placed above the tummy and some if placed below.</div>
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 8</strong> : Give a trend that you like a try. You don't have to miss out just because you are pregnant, find a way to make it your own.</div>
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For more <strong>Pretty Pregnant</strong> tips, click <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/search?q=pretty+pregnant" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></div>
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<em><strong>PS</strong></em>: I really like the texture of the skirt, just had to show it to ya'll.Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-31984934726844034502013-05-09T07:42:00.000+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.737+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Summer Shorts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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My first pregnancy was during winter, it was pleasant. I was warm in layers of clothing and the general increase in body heat when pregnant was an added bonus. </div>
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The height of my second pregnancy was in summer, I felt the heat, all 30+ degrees Celsius of it; the increase in body heat was not so helpful this time around. What was fun about it though, is that I got to play around with summer maternity wear.</div>
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When the temperatures shot up, I decided to get myself a few pairs of shorts to keep me cool.</div>
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In this outfit, I’m wearing a pair of shorts in a loose and comfortable material – and the print is awesome …love it! Even after the birth of my child, they still fit me like a charm; I should be able to rock them again next summer, can't wait.</div>
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 5 </strong>: When it’s hot, don’t be afraid to try on a pair of shorts, just find the right pair for you.</div>
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 6 </strong>: Buy yourself vests in every colour possible, they are great for mixing and matching.</div>
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For more Pretty Pregnant tips, click <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/search?q=pretty+pregnant" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-36455889473542409492013-05-05T04:57:00.002+02:002014-05-07T07:51:48.741+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Kaftan Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When the heaviness of pregnancy took over, the blogging suffered. Before I took the break, I was doing a series of tips on how to be pretty while pregnant. </div>
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Looking back, dressing my bump this time around was lots of fun - so - even though I’ve given birth, I'd like continue where I had left off and share what I've learned about maternity wear.</div>
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 3: Get your recently pregnant friends to hand you down some of their clothes.</strong></div>
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The maternity wide-legged jeans, which I'm wearing here, were handed down to me by a kind friend after her pregnancy. I kept them and wore them for both pregnancies. They are comfortable, versatile and also very stylish. <br />
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These jeans have now 3 babies on them, maybe I should pass them on and officially make them the travelling pants of babies :-)<br />
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<strong>#Maternity Tip 4: Get yourself a sexy Kaftan Top</strong></div>
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I wore the jeans with a kaftan top, another great maternity basic clothing item. I like it because it can be worn throughout the 9 months of pregnancy and also long after giving birth, with jeans or over your bikini at the beach as a cover-up. <br />
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I have worn mine a couple time since giving birth, mainly to hide my post-baby bump ;-)</div>
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Check out <strong> <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/01/pretty-pregnant-stripes-on-print.html" target="_blank">#Maternity Tip 1</a></strong> & <strong><a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/01/pretty-pregnant-black-pencil-skirt.html" target="_blank">#Maternity Tip 2</a></strong></div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-83839612599422951142013-04-20T01:41:00.000+02:002014-05-03T22:54:48.917+02:00My Eternal Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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About a month ago, I welcomed my baby girl into the world. Being a <a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-beautiful-song.html" target="_blank">mother</a> is the most fulfilling experience I've ever had and now I'm a lucky mom to two healthy beautiful kids. </div>
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I had an easy pregnancy and an even easier delivery, maybe it really is easier the second time around. </div>
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I feel truly blessed and am deeply thankful to the Most High.</div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-70018666955482603582013-01-25T09:00:00.000+02:002013-01-25T15:31:18.458+02:00Living House<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I have always wondered what happens to living walls during winter? Do they follow the seasons and wilt the in winter or do they stay evergreen, do they need watering and fertilizer?<br />
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This is one of my favorite houses around my hood, its red brick walls are drenched with a carpet of greenery. I took these photos in the height of summer, I'll come back in winter to see if there are any changes.</div>
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Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-76538283119542677012013-01-24T10:24:00.000+02:002014-05-03T22:55:58.368+02:00League of Extraordinary Gentlemen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Generally South Africans put up a lot of walls and fences around their houses, even though these are beneficial in making us feel a little safe, sometimes they hide the beauty of one's house and be quite depressing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These salvaged windows frames transformed what would have been a simple unattractive fence to one that has a little bit of character. </span></div>
Thandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166342920335669001noreply@blogger.com4849 Arcadia Street, Pretoria 0007, South Africa-25.748802 28.222301000000016-25.755953 28.212216000000016 -25.741651 28.232386000000016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932314728556993701.post-20341248313683764932013-01-18T13:58:00.004+02:002013-05-15T01:42:23.248+02:00Pretty Pregnant - Black Pencil Skirt <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A black pencil skirt is one of those clothing items that a woman must have in her wardrobe, pregnant or not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've noticed that it's silhouette flatters most body types; it can be easily be dressed up for work - when teamed with a crisp white shirt and heels or dressed down for weekends - when paired with a tank top and sandals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Black as a neutral colour can be worn with a lot of other colours; it is also slimming so I always feel sophisticated when I wear black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking back, I've always had one in my wardrobe, so when I got pregnant I made sure that I got myself one - made of stretch material with an elasticized waist, for extra comfort and to allow for my growing bump.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I wore this outfit to work a few days ago, I paired my black pencil skirt with a cream white loose lace trimmed top, I felt comfortable, feminine and sexy yet appropriate for a day at work.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Maternity Tip #2: Black Pencil Skirt is a must have item</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more tips, also read </span><a href="http://lovedilo.blogspot.com/2013/01/pretty-pregnant-stripes-on-print.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Maternity Tip #1</a></div>
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