Summoning Summer!

The winter isn't officially over but that sharp chill that comes with it, is slowly disappearing and summer is slowly trickling back in, I feel it in the air.
I enjoyed winter, loved the layers of clothing, even though alot of them don't fit me anymore because of the heart warming food :-) the daily dose of french toast and golden syrup was/is the best, addictive ...I've got no regrets, it was good.
But ya, gym begins today, I need to get back into that bikini.

Photos by Lwando for Dilo

Still in Love...

I saw one in the streets yesterday at lunch time, woke up this morning still thinking about it. I think I fell in love, all over again ...sigh ...I'd bundu-bash the whole of Africa in this.

Photo by Land Rover

Free in Parys

I was just trying to think back about how I celebrated Freedom Day previously. One way that comes to mind is a memorable trip I made to Parys. It was such and relaxing
escape...lotsa of antique shopping, lotsa good food at lovely restaurants...had a romantic day outing to the Vaal Riverside...it was awesome. The best thing is, I didn't even need to drive much to get there...it doesn't take more than to 3 hours to get to this little heaven from Pretoria.

Photo by Thando

Desert Storm

In January I'll be taking a trip to Swakopmund in Namibia. I'm looking forward to it, heard that it was very beautiful, its a desert meets the sea type of town, its where the German settled in this country, so its still has some of the old amazing architecture. Well, tabloid readers will know it as the town where Brangelina decided to give birth to the famous Shiloh.
I've been thinking about what to wear in this type of town, days are hot, nights can be chilly, cant go all Caribbean in the middle of the desert even though its a sea town, I'm looking forward to how I'm gonna handle this challenge.
Either way, I won't let fashion get into my way with desert fun. love.

Photo by Nathan Dixey

Tailored Thai-love...

A couple of years ago, I visited Bangkok, I had lots of fun, the were markets all over where you could find lovely jewellery, bought myself some and some clothes, the Thai Baht is a very friendly currency and it goes along way.
What was notable about it though was the string of great tailors on Khao San Street, which charged reasonably for their services, and you did'nt have to wait more than a few days to get whatever item you ordered.  You could order when you get there and by the time you leave, you item would be ready.  I wish us something like that around Pretoria - a walk-in tailor who would charge you fairly, do a great job, and won't make you wait for 2 weeks. I wish every place I visited had something like that; Paris, London, New York, Milan…mmhhhh, lovely. Maybe we could get some couture pieces made for us while we wait. Love