MAJOR giveaway on Kim Gray's web - Check it out!

If you have an upcoming event - wedding, Christmas party, engagement party, birthday - listen up: Kim Gray has got a fabulous giveaway on her website to win the following...

A Rosenwerth dress (this is my absolute favourite)!!

Spa treatments from Uitsig Spa and pampering by Clarins. Yes please!

Hand crafted jewels by Free Range Jewels. How pretty are these knot rings? I know Kim Gray loves these!

What would an outfit be without designer shades? Tiffany & Co shades from Sunglass Hut - faaaab!

Impressed? Wait, we're not done. Shoes by Melissa Shoe covered in Swarovski crystals! This should round the look off!

What else would a girl need to feel sexy? Lingerie, of course! How does lingerie from Elle Macpherson Intimates sound? Right up my alley.

Now that you're dressed to kill, indulge in some Lindt chocolates and Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rose. Two things that go hand-in-hand.



Seems dreamy, huh? Well, what are you waiting for? Go to Kim's website, comment on how you would plan your perfect day and how you would incorporate all these wonderful prizes, and you might just be the lucky winner. Enter, my lovelies!

Kim, you have absolutely outdone yourself! Good luck to everyone!!

Jemma

(Images found on Kim Gray's website)

Ladies, Welcome to SHOE HEAVEN

I would love to tell you that the shoes below are all part of my personal collection. Maybe one day, but for now I am allowed to dream and drool. Some people save up for a house or a Mercedes or even a lavish tropical holiday. Me? Well, below pretty much sums up my priorities. I'm a shoe addict.

No, you haven't died and gone to heaven (though, Alexander McQueen did), but these shoes are to die for. Ah, I need a rich boyfriend to buy me some of these. Fuck the ring.

Shoes by Alexander McQueen

Shoes by Fendi

My personal favourite.

Shoes by Christian Louboutin

I have got to have these!

Shoes by Jimmy Choo

Ok Santa, Christmas is around the corner and I promise I've been a good girl.
Ladies, what do you think about these AMAZING SHOES?

J

It's Friday and I...

... am going to Ceres for the weekend.
... am driving around in my new Yaris and I am just so in love with it!
... am still on the hunt for a great hairdresser in my area. Any suggestions?
... have two pairs of sunnies, from House of JD, on the way. One for me and one for a giveaway on my blog, coming soooooon!
... have sent my entry for the 'Write for Bronx' blogger-search competition. Hold thumbs for me please!
... think this week flew by! It feels like a missed two days, somewhere, somehow.
... really think we, or someone who's got loads of time on their hands, should arrange a 'bloggers party', where all the local bloggers can meet up. Wouldn't that be cool!
... sometimes wish I had someone to wine and dine me.
... am so hooked on vintage-anything, flower accessories and tan coloured shoes!
... bought the hottest shoes last night, speaking of which!
... am going to post pictures of a 1950's-inspired photo shoot I went for, so watch this space!

Have a fabulous weekend, darlings! Now someone, go on and arrange a lil' get-together for all the bloggers!

J

Why I should write for Bronx Ladies!

Y'all know my obsession with blogging and my obsession (which is an understatement) with shoes! So when I saw that Bronx Ladies SA is doing a bloggers search where you can win a whole year's supply of shoes, I nearly fainted! I mean, how can I just let that opportunity pass me by? Hell no!
Earlier this month Cape Town Girl announced on her blog that Bronx is searching for a "gorgeous, sexy girl-about-town who leads a fun, fashion-and-party-filled lifestyle, who would write about everything from what’s hot on the catwalks to what’s hot in their wardrobes right now".

And, if you think you're a cool chick-blogger who can totally pull this off, then go ahead and enter here. You can write about any topic of up to 300 words! Just think of that prize - shoes for a whole effing year! So darlings, allow me to attempt an entry and tell convince Bronx Ladies SA that I should write for them...

I love blogging, because it's an escape. Here I can tell you what's on my mind, I can express, I can be silly, I can be funny, I can be random and I can just let it all out. Here I get to be myself. I love writing, especially blogging, because there are no rules. Not in my blog, anyway.


I show girls that I'm just like them. I am hooked on competitions and freebies. I share the things I can’t say no to, that most people won’t even admit to! I come across fabulous finds, be it expensive Jimmy Choos or self-help books. I even introduce my readers to new things, like NoMU Foods or great photographers. I hate going to gym and while others blog about fitness advice, I tell you the unwritten rules of a gym. I blog about my personal life, my animals and my great friends. I'm not afraid to speak my mind and tell people to boycott L'Oreal because of their animal testing. I embrace my inner-prophet and make up quotes or inspirational lists. I show my motherly side and tell girls about the stages of a break-up or things that every girl should invest in. I have a glamorous side too and go for photo shoots and attend great events where I rub shoulders with celebs. Or I would just make up an excuse to party and have loads of champagne!

I think I should write for Bronx because I'm a normal girl and I talk like a normal, straight-forward, shoe-addict, fashion-loving, fun City girl. I don't use big words that would require my readers to first use Thesaurus. Because seriously, who talks like that? But when I do talk, people listen. I grab attention because I talk sense and people can relate. That's why I should write for YOU Bronx.

Things every girl SHOULD invest in!

Here are some fashionable and girly things, I believe, every girl should have. Yes, you are allowed to call them 'investments'.

You should definitely make sure you have that sexy little black dress in your wardrobe for a special occasion or for that date.

Invest in a proper handbag. Maybe not Louis Vuitton but a fashionable handbag that will last you a lifetime! Remember, we carry our lives in them, so get something that reflects who you are.

Every girl should have a really sexy bikini that's unpractical and not made for swimming or water sports. At all. Yes, the bikini that you wear to Clifton or Malibu only.

BOOTS! It could get pricy, but leather boots really last and the longer you wear it, the more character it gets.

Every girl should definitely invest in a proper nail polish (essie is a great choice) in a daring colour!

Oversized earrings make such a statement and it glams up any outfit! Oversized-anything is good, actually!

I'll admit, perfume is something I'm really stingy to spend money on, but I believe that every girl should have a bottle of expensive perfume. Don't wear it every day. Only wear it on really special occasions. Your smell says a lot about you and something that will always be associated with you.

Why not go the girly route and own a pink gadget? I have a pink flash drive, a pink iPod and a pink camera, and I love it! Even my laptop has got pink prints on it.

I know a girl can never have enough shoes (and I will always encourage this), but invest in, at least, one pair of great heels. Believe me, the feeling of wearing designer heels that had cost you a small fortune, just gives you such an amazing feeling. In those shoes, you will conquer the world. And remember, the uncomfortable ones are usually the ones that make the statement. So we all suffer for beauty.

I don't think I need to elaborate, but yes, sexy lingerie is essential.

Sunglasses, an absolute must-have, but not just any! It really is worth it to spend money on decent shades, because, after all, this is one accessory that actually serves a purpose! I've just started with my collection.

Last, but not least, get some sailor-inspired fashion items. It's going to be big this summer! Think red, navy, white, stripes, anchors or even a Captain's hat!

What other things can you add to this list, girls?

J

Fabulous Find!

When it comes to shoes, I don't need an excuse to buy them, I don't need to elaborate on how much I love them and I consider them investments. Today's fabulous find is a pair of shoes yet again, but this time it's actually affordable. Try R99.99 affordable! If you love these shoes as much as I do (I can already see myself wearing these with skinnies), then head to your nearest Mr Price and get a pair.

I like, I love, I definitely want.

Things I can't say NO to... #001

Things I can't say no to, is shoes. I'm sure many girls feel this way, but there's a long list of things I'd shamelessly do for a pair of really nice shoes. Especially if they're from Aldo!

My birthday is coming up and my boyfriend asked me what he should get me. Though I actually need a Tom Tom or a new hairstyle, needless to say, I chose a pair of shoes. Killer gladiators I might add. When I saw it, I just couldn't say no.

Jemma
(Images found here and here, and very similar to what I've chosen)
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