Today (Oct. 5th, 2009) I'm wearing...

I've returned from South Africa, my friends, and it feels sooooo good to be getting back into my normal routine. This trip has been one of true enlightenment for me. The things I saw, the people I met, the culture I embraced while over there had its differences and its similiarities, but it was an experience that I feel truly blessed to have had :) I took pictures likea mad woman and kept joking to everyone there about how I was "that touristy American" who was constantly snapping away but I just couldnt' help it. The food, the fashion, the wildlife, etc. was fascinating and I knew I would never forgive myself if I didn't capture these images for my friends, family and fellow readers.

So over the next few installments, you will see fashion recaps and pics of styles I caught on film during my journey. There are far too many to put up immediately so please bear with me. I was able to pick up a few new fab garments in my travels as well that I have absolutely fallen head over heels for, not to mention the fact that over in South Africa at this time they are heading into their Spring/Summer, so I totally scored on the 40% off winter sale deals !!! :]

The rand in comparison to the dollar also made things a bit easier spending-wise and I couldnt' get over the deals I was abel to get!!!! I've even made sure that I calculated all the items I bought over-seas into dollars so you can actually see the difference in pricing :)

In the end, it was an AMAZING vacation. I met some wonderful and brilliant people,found one-of-a-kind styles, saw some fascinating sights and even picked up some Afrikaans (the local language of South Africa), and I honestly cannot wait to get back there again, but I also felt like a part of me was missing. My daily routine over these past few months has been my blog; my baby. It's become my outlet and way to express my own personal passion for fashion...and so I say, it's good to be back and writing again about what I love. More to come :)

• Black leggings (Strawberry...$7...they lasted through my tumultous trip and I almost lost them once, hehe, I guess that means we're meant for each other)
• Green Knee-length Sweater Coat (Mr. Price...100 rand, marked down from 139 rand = $14...might be one of my favortie finds and it was perfect for the up-coming winter! EVERYTHING over there was half price on winter clothes seeing as they are going into their Spring/Summer!!!!!! :D)
• Bergundy tank top (Target...$14.99)
• African/Peacock image fire orange tank (Mr. Price...59.99 rand = $8...I love that it's a bit loose, I bought it in a Medium so it hangs low enough to double as a mini dress)
• Black knee-high boots (Garage Sale in TN...$.99...Mom a million thanks!!! I wore these non-stop on my trip and they were comfy AND an hit! )
• Silver dangle indian-inspired belt (V&A Waterfront...175 rand = $25)
• Elephant Tail bracelet (Waterfront...60 rand = $8.50...MADE FROM REAL ELEPHANT TAIL HAIR!!!,lol, still blows my mind!)
• African/Egyptian Gold Earrings (Tyger Valley Mall...116 rand = $16)
• Coil Band necklace (African Shop in Joburg...55 rand = $7)
• Charm bracelet ( a Gift from Granny, Neil's Grandmother ;D)