It's Friday and I...

... did some mid-week shopping! There is no way to express my love for YDE dresses!
... know I look crap in these pics, but when I shop, I mean business. I'm not there to look pretty.
... didn't realise how expensive furniture is, or how much I needed, until now.
... am going to do a whole Vintage theme for my new room.
... am really looking forward to moving into my own house. Two weeks and counting!
... am planning a detox weekend. Loads of sleep, water, gym and lounging around. We need those ever so often.
... haven't been exercising at all the last month, but does anyone else hate gym as much as I do?
... am going to try really hard to go to gym at least twice this weekend. If it rains, then you know I actually went.
... have an upcoming sailor-themed party! The outfits are on their way from JHB.
... am worried about my car. It's making really funny noises after I drove on a gravel road. Damn, like I need this right now.
... feel like a romantic getaway somewhere quiet with spa facilities.
... watched Cake Boss on the Discovery channel and I think it's one big act. Bad acting at that.
... can't wait to see my best friends tonight. We have so much catching up to do!
... am really excited! The music video for Jax Panik I danced in, is out on Monday. I will definitely put it on my blog as soon as I get it.
... am also kinda scared to see the video!
... didn't know a fringe is such high maintenance. Gone are the wash-and-go days.
... crave chicken strips with a cheese sauce. Or wait, chili sauce!
... hate being told what to do, what not to do or how to live my life. I'm having a blast and that is exactly what life is all about.
... know I'm going to tell amazing stories to my grandchildren one day.

It's Friday everyone!! Let's get this weekend started. At last.
Jemma

(Images: writer's own. Please do not copy without permission)

It's Friday and I...



... know I've been very quiet on my blog in the last week! Sorry peeps.

... am going to Wellington and Stellenbosch this weekend to 'observe' students' partying. Yes, kinda like a project. Partying for research is what I'll call it.

... love how my sister and my 'fan page' of Twice the Taste have grown in just three days!

... am hunting for the perfect dress to wear to a wedding. It's gotta be really sexy yet still appropriate for a wedding. I need help!

... was scared, or rather on the safe side, to change my whole look, but I did it and I fucking love it.

... signed the contract for our new house yesterday. I can't WAIT to move.

... had blanket-prints on my nails this morning, because the nail polish didn't dry properly. The yellow I had on before, looked better than the mess I have now.

... wish the 'office make-over' (more like 'make-under') will come to an end. Being high on glue and paint gets really boring after a while.

... need to start working on the Twice the Taste blog before I can start promoting it. Photo shoots, layouts and designs to be done.

... want to create a stir in JHB over the holidays. My sister and I feel like flying up, stay for a couple of days and just party party party!

... need (and want) new sunglasses for Summer! Miu Miu, Madonna D&G, yes please!

... still haven't replaced my stolen camera. Damn, I should've had insurance cover.

... would love to be a socialite full-time.

... am craving a chicken salad, which is not normal for me. Salads, that is.  

I don't know about you, but I would give anything to go home and get this weekend started!

Go big my lovelies!

J

It's Friday and I...

... went lingerie shopping last night. Corsets from Wonderbra.
... am attending a Moulin Rouge party tonight, hence the corset shopping. Ooh, can't wait!
... had a look at models/ finalists from the Wonderbra Model Search and saw a few girls with potential, but also saw loads of fake tits.
... did a lot of house hunting this week. Fun and depressing at the same time!
... fell in love with a house in Loevenstein, but the ridiculous deposit kinda screw me over.
... can't follow any more people on Twitter, because I've reached my limit. I will follow every follower of mine as soon as I can. Just had to put this out there.
... am featuring on YDE's Facebook Fanpage, modelling their new range, Siren Design.
... laugh every time I visit the Woelag website, but you have to be Afrikaans to appreciate this. Damn funny!
... had an interview with iDale yesterday about 'Where Bloggers Break Bread'. Keep an eye on his website to read about where cool bloggers love to wine and dine. The post should be up soooon!
... might be in a movie next year if everything works out. Hold thumbs for me.
... am also starting a new blog, but it will be a joint venture with my sister. Trust me, it's gonna rock!
... am keeping this list short as I am not feeling creative today.

Happy Friday everyone! Let's get this weekend started.
J

It's Friday and I...

... am celebrating Heritage Day like a proud South African!
... am really happy that I don't have to sit in an office today.
... love public holidays!
... am feeling a little hungover. But just a little.
... wonder why no one told me it was 'jug night' at China White last night. Huh, huh, huh?
... am no longer heartbroken. On the contrary...
... am going to enter the Wonderbra model search. Why not?
... discovered the most beautiful, and most expensive, shoes on this amazing website! Watch this space.
... watched The Last Song today. Again. Pissed through my eyes. Again.
... want to go to the beach tomorrow, so I hope the weather is really nice!
... am going to sit by the fire now and have a good braai.

Happy Friday and happy Heritage Day everyone!

J

It's Friday and I...

... have decided that Lola Ponce (the Argentinean singer) is my new inspiriation to get my ass in gym everyday. I want a body like that! Spill it girl. What is your secret?
... have no special plans for the weekend (yes, again), but I have another upcoming celebrity event. Watch this space!
... didn't realise that stage 2 of a break-up lasts this long. Sigh.
... did karaoke last night with a friend. As you know, I can't say no to karaoke! At all.
... received a great response to my giveaway. If you haven't entered yet, please do!
... don't understand the weather in Cape Town. Another dark, cold, windy day. Bleh.
... am itching to dye my hair dark again with bangs and all. I feel like a change!
... haven't been pole dancing in a while, but I'm not looking forward to the aftermath. Stifness!
... saw the most beautiful skinny jeans and nude gladiators at Guess. I didn't even want to look at the price tag.
... am looking forward to our girls weekend. It's around the corner! Trip planned, house booked, six girls on board, bikini shopping planned and two extra days off from work. Enough said.
... have finally won something! A DKNY Be Delicious mini coffret set from Fairlady magazine. Lucky me, but I'd prefer to win some cash.

What fun things are y'all up to this weekend? Whatever you get up to, enjoy it and keep safe!
Happy Friday! Finally.

J

It's Friday and I...

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... am so hooked on all things vintage!
... am calling all gadget-lovers. I have an upcoming giveaway!
... did an interview yesterday about 'Yolandi vs Jemma'. Watch this space!
... am seeing a special person on Sunday and I really can't wait.
... have no parties planned for the weekend. Even a die-hard party animal needs to take a break. *sigh*
... feel like doing a bikini car wash and put it on my blog! Who's with me?
... am going for a much needed pedicure and sunbed session tomorrow. Bring on the pampering!
... really can't believe how light on petrol my Yaris is!
... have been eating so much junk food this week and no gym either! I know, I know.
... am excited to see the results of my lingerie photo shoot. Apparently, not much longer before we all get to see it.
... painted my nails grey again.
... encourage all girls to take up pole-dancing! Not only is it a great workout and teaches you some awesome skills, but it brings out your sexy-side. Trust me.
... would love to move to my own website, but I'm going to need some serious sponsors. *hint hint*

Happy Friday and eid mubarak to all my Muslim readers!
Have a fabulous weekend and have a drink on me.

Jemma

It's Friday and I...

... want an ass like Jessica Alba. Please.
... have a party-filled weekend lined up! Who's joining?
... bought the most beautiful vintage dress from YDE last night.
... ate chilli biltong for breakfast. Who's counting calories?
... am so stiff! Every single muscle in my body is sore from my pole-dancing lesson!
... think I'm close to the third and final stage of the break-up.
... am wearing red nail polish from essie.
... am drooling over Mr September in the Cosmopolitan calendar. Rugby player, Francois Hougaard. Yummy!
... have a weakness for nice arms. Nice, toned, tanned, muscled, strong arms. Ok FOCUS.
... am so hooked on Miley Cyrus's new album, Can't be Tamed. Trust me, the Hannah Montana days are long gone!
... am going to do, like, a million squats every night to get an ass like Jessica's. Fuck, that's hot. Huh?

Happy Friday and have a eventful weekend!

Jemma

Spring has Sprung!

I'm pretty sure the whole world is talking, blogging and tweeting about Spring's arrival today, and I've decided to join the league! Forgive me, but today is acceptable to talk about the weather. Even though it still looks like a miserable Winter's day outside, we know that hot days are around the corner. Bye-bye raincoats and helloooo dresses!

Here is my to-do (and lust-have) list for Spring:

... wear lavender coloured nail polish
... collect pretty (YDE, preferably) dresses
... wash my car more often
... dye my hair blonde!
... go on picnics on lazy-sunny-Sundays
... break hearts instead of getting mine broken
... plan another girls weekend!
... buy more vintage-inspired sling bags.
... swim, swim, swim!
... buy loads of baby clothes for a friend who just found out she's expecting!
... try a one-piece bikini
... surround myself with flowers!
... eat yummy salads
... oh and, of course, spring-clean something

Let's hope the weather changes real soon and see some flowers bloom!
Happy Spring, darlings!

(Image found here - I heart tulips!)

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

It's Friday and I...

... have tweeted my red lips for Eloise Dreyer's competition and I think you should too!
... am so excited! My new Toyota Yaris gets delivered today!
... will definitely put pictures on my blog of my new 'baby'.
... need to start living in, but not restricted to, a budget from now on.
... am going out tonight to celebrate my lil' achievement called 'taking-back-my-independence'.
... am still adjusting to single life, but I'm starting to enjoy my life again!
... haven't been going to gym in a month! Have I mentioned before how much I hate gym? Urgh!
... have skipped breakfast and now I'm super hungry! Note to self: coffee is not a substitute for breakfast.
... love catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.
... am not going to be very productive today. I just don't feel like it.

Happy Friday everyone! Have a fabulous weekend and (don't) be good!

Jemma

It's Friday and I...

... totally love this cute photo!
... am not superstitious, but today is Friday the 13th. Ooooh!
... hope it's going to be a sunny weekend. I am SO over this winter.
... love unexpected gifts!
... really want to attend another glamorous, celeb-filled, event! Anybody?
... have completely forgotten about my Tax Return. Today is the day to submit it. Must.
... don't remember the last time I had scrambled eggs buried under a mountain of Aromat.
... really miss a special person today. *sad face*
... have found my perfect car. My dream is now in the hands of the bank to finance it.
... am going to meet up with friends this weekend whom I haven't seen in a loooong time! I love doing girly shit like coffee-dates.
... need some retail therapy. No, really need!

Happy Friday everyone! How are you feeling today?

J

It's Friday and I...

... have foot-in-mouth disease!

... am still on the hunt for the car.

... have absolutely no plans for the weekend - just the way I like it!

... haven't lost a gram for the photo shoot with Robert Miller. Whoops!

... am looking forward to the shoot on Monday, nevertheless.

... am wearing pumps today! I forgot how short I really am.

... wonder if I shouldn't rather get myself a girlfriend. At least I understand how a woman's mind works!

... really really miss a certain someone!!

... would love to add Miu Miu sunglasses to my collection. *wink wink*

... wish every fabulous, beautiful and inspirational woman out there, a happy Women's Day for Monday!

... believe that we deserve more than just one day off. Eh?

Happy Friday everyone and enjoy the long weekend! Remember to spoil the women in your lives, be it girlfriends, wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, best friends, daughters or even the nice lady at the office!

J

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