In MY Perfect World (Sentimental)

So everyday I think of ways to be more of what I want to be and not what I have to be (look deeper into it, it will eventually make sense).

I am a big big dreamer...cues Hansa's ad "u Vuyo is such a big, big dreamer." LOL I dream of my perfect world and my mission is to work towards that world and have this vivid scrap book containing picture of my perfect world, in my mind... so here goes;

IN THE PERFECT WORLD - I have already finished my Honors and Masters Degrees in IT (this I have to do simply because I love the feeling of starting something and finishing it, that feeling of achieving something that feeling that not even money can buy), I have a Degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising....

I travel the world scouting for beautiful things....I attend international fashion shows the same way black folk attend church...lol. I also have some qualification and in-depth in Photography...I love beautiful things and aint no better way of capturing them than through photography.

I wake up, cook (I don't even like cooking that much nor am I that good at it but in the perfect world I do mmmkay), host dinner parties at my very OWN place; your cheese and wine parties...yeah. I spend time with my three best friends, when and as I please.

In the perfect world I weigh 55Kilograms, have no cellulite, wear size 30 and have the most flawlessly perfect skin...*"vain-some" much* LOL. In the perfect world I am the most amazing guardian parent to my late sister's kids.

In the perfect world, I drive a white BMW 1 Series (3 Door).

Until I get there, I'm gonna work towards that perfect world....one day at a time, one dream at a time.!

For The GOSSIP GIRL In All Of Us

I recently just started watching Gossip Girl on SABC3, "Welfare TV 3" - as we like to refer to it on Twitter http://twitter.com/Coco1808 (we just said goodbye to Season 2 and I already cant wait for Season 3). YES, I did not get the Gossip Girl memo while I was at varsity, so excuse me while I blog LOL.

I watch Gossip Girl for a LOT of reasons but none as prominent as my love for their wardrobe, word.! Can we have a moment of silence for that wardrobe *................* Thank you. It is TDF ( to-die-for).

Everytime I watch Gossip Girl I churn with jelousy at the ability of each girl to project her personality through beautiful, beautiful .......abso-freaking-lutely beautiful clothes. 

My favourite Gossip Girl qeeens.

 1. Blair

Blair, Blair, Blair.....not only does she have the most interesting character, she has the most sophisicated wardrobe I have ever seen on a high school kid, one could swear she is Royalty. Blair is the ultimate defination of an 'uptown girl'. Everything of hers is ALWAYS in place. She always looks like she stepped out of a Coco Chanel catalog.

How to achieve Blair's look:

#Tailored classic pieces ( dresses, skirts, coats, jerseys, shoes that are to-die-for)...lots of them

#Headbands and lots of girly details

#Lively colors

#Tights

#You will also need the airs and grace of a Queen to pull this look off.

* Personally, this can never be my daily look, I need an event to dress like Blair.Oh and Blair NEVER wears pants...any type of pants EVER.!

2. Serena

Wow, this one for me just hits the spot...the way 'X' marks a spot LOL. I absolutely adore Serena's wardrobe, it is similar to mine in a lot of ways (she obviously has MORE and MUCH costly ensembles than I do). Its funky, playful and very much inspired by Kate Moss. Serena is not afraid to take risks with her look and leave you wondering 'wow, I never thought that would look good together, nice'.

How to achieve Serena's look:

#Jackets ... *She doesn't just wear any jackets, detail is EVERYTHING. *PS: The best places to shop for these is vintage shops and second hand shops *best kept secret shhh* ...in Swaziland we used to call such shops "Emasekenini"  trust me on this one LOL.  

#Skinny jeans ...very much like Kate Moss and fit is the 'make-or-break' of skinny jeans.
#Dresses ...she wears her dresses with the most unexpected detail.
#Boots ....I love ALL her boots and the way she uses them as an 'accessory'.
#Layered necklaces and bangles


3. Jenny
Jenny has the kind of wardrobe that makes you wish you had the guts to pull off. She reminds me of Avril Lavigne, come to think of it, they do look alike....in a way. She is sometimes *gothic* and has SUCH an eye for fashion. Jenny knows her body and what works for her. Most of her clothes are easily available in most retail shops, you just have to have an eye for detail to master this look.

How to achieve Jenny's look:

#Hats and lots of hair accessories

#Short skirts and short dresses

#Tights

#Bright colored clothes

#Long jackets

*PS: Jenny's wardrobe is not costly, she has found what works for her and can easily make her own clothes (only for the brave hearted) as she knows how to make it work.

4. Vanessa

For me, this is one of the most interesting characters...she is not afraid to be herself, she is unique and it shows in the clothes she wears. She has a playful I-dont-take-myself-too-seriously-and-if-you-have-a-problem-with-that-too-bad look LOL. That just summarizer her look in a nutshell. She loves color and somehow always stands out in a crowd.

How to achieve Vanessa's look:

#Skinny jeans
#Funky jackets
#Black tights with short skirts and dresses
#BRIGHT colors
#Ankle boots and sneakers
#BOLD jewelery and a bold personality to match.

With all that said and done, we need to give props to the man responsible for such a *Great* wardrobe.

 His name is Eric Daman http://www.zimbio.com/Eric+Daman. He used to be assistant wardrobe designer for Sex and The City, what a great guy. Intelligent and very fashion forward. *I wish he was my friend...or personal wardrobe coach.


You know you love me;

XOXO.!

*S*-*P*-*I*-*N*-*G* Has Indeed Sprung

Haven't blogged in a WHILE and how appropriate is it that I blog again on spring. Glad winter is gone (used to be my favourite season...not anymore.. lets not go into the reasons why).

OK, out with the old and in with the new. Spring means a lot of things to a lot of people but to me it means CHANGE: change of wadrobe, change of habits (no more waking up smack deep in the middle of the night to eat *side-eyes self* LOL)...lose the winter weight and get ready to show some skin *YAY*....afterall if you've got it, flaunt it, I say. Well, you cant really show some skin and be confident about it unless u are in good shape...plus there are all kinds of exciting spring activities that require one to be in their best form.

Fabulous I Am.! is all about being fabulous, yes I said it and this season is all about my favourite things, sunshades (big ones, funky ones,colourful ones and the classy ones that never go out of style), watches (all shapes, colors and sizes), all things short (dresses, skirts, shorts...u name it), killer heels, sandals and brightly coloured nails, hats , bikinis , funky handbags and lotsa lipgloss and accessories.

MY Spring Checklist:

#Dresses: Be seen in dresses of all styles, lengths, colours and makes. The best places to buy flirty dresses(for me) are YDE, Identity and believe it or not, Mr Price, depending of course on the occassion and reason for wearing the dress. *The aim is to look good without injuring your bank balance :-).

  

Maxi Dresses...(yeah remember the ones moms used to wear) they are back in vogue. (Wear them with flat sandals...I actually cant imagine a maxi dress in anything other than flat shoes)

 

#Shorts: Two words: 'BE DARING'....but not at the price of your comfort.

#Classy does it all the time: My ultimate timeless look is denim, white vest and stiletoe pumps. ( Can be worn absolutely anywhere)

Remember the 5 commandments of style:

#1. Know thy body....*Dont wear short things if all u will be showing are stretch marks and orange peel.

#2. Comfort is an all time priority...*Ill fitting clothes,shoes etc; no matter how expensive,are a HUGE no no!

#3. If its not flattering, u shudnt be bothering.... *We are different, wear what looks best on you.

#4. Thou shant be a fashion slave...... *style is what remains once the fashion has faded.

#5. True to thy self remain.....*Do not wear anything that does not reflect who you are.! *NB*

One of my favourite qoutes:

"To be a woman is to know yourself, know what you represent and what works for you. To be "in fashion" could be a disaster in 90% of women. You are not a page out of Vogue" - Author Unknown

Get Ready To Be Carrie-d Away (Pre SEX & THE CITY 2 blog)

"After all, seasons change, so do cities: people come into your life and people go. But it's comforting to know that the ones you love are always in your heart and if you're very lucky, a plane ride..." Sex & The City

I've thought about posting a Sex & The City 2 blog over a million times (if that's possible). I normally  he he he, well I actually do not like imposing myself on others so the implication of that is, just because I LURVE Sex & The City, doesn't mean I should blog about it right ?

Well, I finally posted this blog because;

1. I love Sex & The City ( in case I haven't mentioned it..lol) because of;

The four ladies (From left to right)

• Charlotte (Kristin Davis) has a sweet, preppy style that is always accompanied by the proper bag and shoes.Bows, cute pins and feminine styles play up the nature of her character.
• Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is fearlessly fashionable: her style ranges from uptown chic to whimsy to sex kitten--->yeah sex kitten. Stilettos are a staple in Carrie's world.
• Miranda ( Cynthia Nixon) looks like a very well-dressed career girl with chic and neutral styles. 
• Samantha (Kim Cattrall) wears sexy styles that exude confidence. She is a Woman ( with a capital "W") and the message comesloud and clear through strong styles and bold color.

2. Fabulous I Am.! is a fashion blog.
The wardrobe on the first one was out of this world. *Pure awesomery*

The wardrobe on the second one will carry us away. They spent 10 Million US Dollars ! (no one can Roger that- word.!) on just the wardrobe!!!! Can u spell H-E-A-V-E-N..*sigh*. I also couldn't believe it until I read it here;http://www.hollywood.com/feature/Sex_and_the_City_Spends_10_Million_Dollars_on_Wardrobe/6871597

Seeeing is believing rriiiiiight?

                                             

The famous Carrie Bradshaw ensemble;                     

Remember Mr. Big was gonna build a new closet for Carrie at that house they sold? Do u think they bought another one and this is the actual closet? I would die...

A scene shot in Abu Dhabi;

3. The humor in the movie is just un-flippen-believable. Here are some hilarious quotes;

• Carrie: 'I'm homeless! I'll be a bag lady! A Fendi bag lady but a bag lady!!'
• Carrie: "But I rationalized that my new shoes shouldn't be punished just because I cant't budget"
• Steve: "What's wrong with corduroy?" Miranda: "I dont have enough time to tell you what's wrong with corduroy."
• Miranda: "Steve is completely predictable but that's one of the things I love about him. He's just so comfortable and safe. Carrie: "Are you dating a man or a minivan?"
• Carrie's answering machine: "Hi, I'm not here but my shoes are, so leave them a message."

4. I love everyone who reads this blog...(honest blog) and since I love y'all I....

am gonna hook u up with the link to the official trailer (in case you haven't seen it), right here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeXDKnW4AXQ&feature=pyv&ad=5811957196&kw=samantha%20jones%20quotes%20sex%20and%20the%20city%20movie&gclid=CPqC-MnT3aECFQPyDAodlAFtIg

I also went an extra mile ( u are that special) and found this AWESOME Sex & The City competition in COSMOPOLITAN Magazine, here's the link. I hope u can spell F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S coz that's exactly what this competition is all about. Trust me, u wanna win this.! Immo keep my fingers crossed for myself and everyone who reads this blog. Click here to enter the Cosmo competition;http://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/Win/Details/96

Before I go, dear producers of Sex & The City; I adore your work and Imma let u finish but why did u allow SOOO much Photoshop for this poster? Tjo, it looks soo unreal. You must never.!!!

The Winter 5 ( Must Have Items)

(Our favorite *insert only* guest blogger, Ndume (as she likes to spell her name) got us all excited for winter ( and of course, shopping) when she did this article on 5 'basic' winter items that ever fabulous fashion forward lady should have. She is a model-cum-blogger...stylish chicka-boo I must add.)


The Knee-long Trench Coat
The knee-long trench coat has been around for centuries and it's not wonder why, this is an absolute classic! There is nothing more alluring than a long trench, the French know this, the reason why French women are the most elite in their dressing.

You can also pair this fashion great with one of the following.

1. Skinny jeans tucked in ankle boots;

2. High wait pencil skirt and a blouse worn with court shoes;

3. The knit dress, stalkings and sleeper boots;

These are just some guidelines on how you can wear the coat but the truth is the possibilities are endless.

Waist-long jacket

The feelings associated with wearing this fashion essential include, among other, confidence, happiness and excitement. This jacket will get you through winter if nothing else. These are great for those days when it's not really cold but the need to cover up still exists.They are great with jeans ( tucked into a flat sleeper boot or for a 'glammed' up version you could go for a heel ankle boot.) Get a jacket with a belt to give it that tied-in feeling we all love.

Chunky Stockings

The texture and colour of your stalkings will add personality to your outfit or even o as far as defining it. As much as this is a fashion item, it's also a winter essential so go get a pair of seven in your favorite colors (it's gonna be a long 3 months, you don't wanna be the grey stalking girl all winter long)

Boots ( ankle, knee high, over-the-knee)

A winter season without boots would be a sad one indeed.I don't even need to stress the importance of these...get at least one pair to get you through winter but knowing you, the last thing on your mind is getting through winter, you wanna ROCK through-out winter, right? Boots can be worn with ALMOST anything ( avoid wearing Capri-pants with mid-calf boots, it looks somehow..lol)

The Jersey Dress

This has been around for quite a while but it just occurred to the rest of humanity that this is the shyt right here. This is a personal favorite. I've had fantasies about wearing it...for years but it wasn't in our department stores. Great news is....this is now readily available for you to pick you pick.! Ways in which you can rock the chunky jersey dress include among many other; the dress paired with light textured stalkings and this this fashion great with flat sleeper boots or ankle boots for that uptown girl look. This is gonna be thee most stylish winter yet.!!!

If you don't have any of these items in your wardrobe....despair not because this can only mean one thing...S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G.!!!

Rocking The Over-The-Knee Boots

(My baby ( baby sis, friend, etc) Ndumi, decided to finally be a guest blogger on Fabulous I Am.! - our very first by the way. ) 

Hey bloggers, Ima give u the 411 on how to work the "over the knee boot" without looking like you tryna selling something. Here's what's up: the boots can be worn with anything but best with skinnies (tucked in) and mini dresses ( and skirts), the mini dress or skirt can be worn with tights ( leggings or chunky tights).

The length of your skirt or dress should be about 20 cm from he top edges of your boots.  

The leggings/tights need to match the color of your boots or alternatively "go" with the rest of your outfit.

Unless you are an artist or a drag queen, AVOID wearing the boot with hot pants, it is very tacky at best. (As shown on girl on the right.)

Happy boot camping y'all.!