kendrick lamar

On a different note, but not really, my favourite male artist of 2011 is Kendrick Lamar. I have literally played Section 80 in my car, on my phone, in the office so many times, someone has take the disc away from me. The angst and commentary on our generation in A.D.H.D resonated as I read Bret Easton Ellis's Less Than Zero. I can't explain it, but if you have read the book, perhaps you understand what I'm trying to say. Tracks like Rigamortus, F*ck You Ethnicity and of course the acclaimed HiiiPower were the ones I hit repeat on beside A.D.H.D.

lana del rey

 

Dark, sad and beautiful. All the things that I love. That's what Video Games and Born To Die by Lana Del Rey are. With her "gangsta Nancy Sinatra" vibe as Eliot Glazer of New York Magazine described her, Lana Del Rey, with her sad pout and haunting voice is my favourite female artist of 2011 and will definitely spill over into 2012. 

personal shopping experience at stuttafords

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to win a Sass shopping voucher / shopping experience from Stuttafords with their 2011 XMas Brands competition and because Sandton was the closest Stuttafords to me, my experience included a personal shopper.
Having had personal aspirations of being a personal shopper myself, because in reality I prefer to source or look for clothing for other people, I was keen to see how this works and if it really is sort of a dream job and dream experience for the shopper. Beside the fact that the entire thing was free, the best part about the personal shopping experience at the Sandton Stuttafords was the private changerooms and the fact that you can walk out of the changeroom and ask someone who has nothing invested in how you feel after they tell you the truth “what do you think?”
I normally don’t have fun shopping with someone else when I am shopping by myself, because I feel a bit like I already know what I want and need, so I don’t really need anyone else’s opinion, but it was nice to have someone who actually made me try on a maxi dress I would have never tried on, and look at a top I would never have thought was me.

I used my prize from Sass to get the top and peach blazer pictured above

And as a fan of Sass already I own this tribal print blazer

cheers to the freakin weekend: nye wkend

It's been a while since I blogged about the simple pleasure of cheersing (I know that's not a word auto-correct) to the freakin weekend. And this coming weekend definitely deserves a young cheers because its New Year's Eve. Whilst letting the Jameson sink in (what else would I be drinking) on the 31st of December I will say thank you to 2011 for the lessons and the hardships, but also for the blessings in disguise and warning 2012 about how I'm going to whoop its ass, because 2011 whooped mine. All with a Kris Jenner drunken slur of course.

Y.O.L.O - You Only Live Once!

Cheers...

yesterday's look

I don't know if you can tell, but I am really not good at being in front of the the camera. In fact I get a mini panic attack every time a camera is pointed anywhere in my direction. However, I need to get over this fear, because I am going to be contributing to Glamour Magazine's online feature titled: What I Wore in January. So I thought I'd get some practice in before I need to actually roll out the outfits, poses and photographs on a daily basis. I think I need to watch more ANTM...

And of course I am wearing some Stuttafords pieces:
Slouchy blazer from Sass at Stuttafords |

Printed skirt from Witchery at Stuttafords | Sling bag from French Connection at Stuttafords

to thithi... merry xmas! from thithi

To Thithi.
Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoy this sling bag I got from French Connection at Stuttafords. I know you really loved the clutch, but knowing you and your lifestyle, this sling bag will serve you better.
Lots of Love Thithi

can't believe i'm posting this

I am literally vomiting a little bit in my mouth as I type this, because I am about to share with my little blog world that I am actually listening to and enjoying immensely a Drake song. I suppose what's also helping me enjoy this track is the fact that I am making myself forget that the singing is being done by a so called rapper. Besides the fact that I find his face annoyingly obnoxious. I just can't seem to take Drake seriously, I never have been able to, even though if you get enough booze in me, you'll find me dancing to his tracks in the club (I'm not about to lie now). 

Even though I generally agree with Big Ghost Chronicles review of Take Care, I'm a girl, so I'm allowed to like this soft-a** track. Doing It Wrong by Drake is a pretty song (something,  I should not be saying about a song produced by an alleged rapper, but hey). With hooks like...

So cry if you need to, but I can't stay to watch you. That's the wrong thing to do
Touch if you need to, but I can't stay to hold you. That's the wrong thing to do
Talk if you need to, but I can't stay to hear you. That's the wrong thing to do
Cause you'll say you love me, and I'll end up lying. And say I love you, too

I thought I was listening to Frank Ocean or that other dude The Weeknd or something...

a couple of words

A while ago, an anonymous reader told me that this blog is not my diary and I really took that to heart and started curating my posts. However, today on Christmas Eve, I would like to just ramble a little. I figure seeing as I had a Twitter meltdown so to speak, where I actually gave an indication to whoever managed to see the tweets, what was unfolding in my life, I can have for atleast one post a year the freedom to get a little bit personal. But only a little.

This year has been rough. From start right through to the finish, this year has seriously kicked my ass. With that being said, and with all the drama unfolding in my life, today I felt whole for the first time this year. It is a strange thing to say in light of the fact that in this week I went through something so terrible and uncool it made me question a lot of things. I learnt that people you think you know can turn out to be strangers to you, and that even you yourself can turn out to be someone you never expected to be. So to feel whole and like me again is a weird and welcomed feeling.

Long story short, yesterday as I was driving from Helen Joseph hospital, in that horrible rain storm I saw a lady walking in the rain. With parts of the road flooded, her shoes and clothes were drenched and she didn't have an umbrella or anything. I tried to continue driving, but I couldn't so I stopped and gave her my umbrella. I tried to drive away satisfied with my kind deed for the day (seeking some form of redemption for my behaviour, I think) but I couldn't. So I offered her a lift to where ever she was going. I trusted in the act of kindness.

Being kind is one of those things I have always prided myself as being. I would never describe myself as sweet or nice, in fact I am a little bit of a bitch, but being kind - that I know I am. I haven't been kind to myself this year and by default that means that I haven't been kind to other people.

So, today on Christmas Eve, I am letting go of my generally Grinch-like ways and saying be kind. Even if it is just because it is Christmas on Sunday.

Love and mozzarella cheese

the gift of giving... remember to enter to win

If you haven't entered the competition yet, don't forget to enter.

I forgot to blog about my new piercing...

icon brand at stuttafords

Whilst doing some Secret Santa shopping, I found this accessories brand at Stuttafords called Icon Brand. Producing both men and women's accessories, the Icon Brand caught my eye because of the skulls, the hand oxidized look of the jewellery, the studs (which I love) and the slightly masculine elements of the women's jewellery.

oakley xmas giveaway

It's that time of year when giving is the order of the day and although I'm a little late on the Santa Claus vibes, I still like to share and give. So if you'd like a pair of Oakley Limited Edition Fringe Sherbert Edition Sunglasses drop me a mail or comment about the sunglasses and I'll drop all the names in a hat and pick one! Two weeks... A little late for Xmas, but a nice surprise nonetheless... Right?
Email me on: editor@teeteeiswithme.com

10and5 wishlist

Last week I was lucky enough to be featured on the 10and5 Christmas Wishlist.

#teeteewantstoknow: #ff @missmatlala

Inspiration comes from many places and I am one of those people who is blessed to be inspired everyday by the people in my life. My friend Nomi is one of those inspirations. Funny, lovely and beautiful, Nomi Matlala follows her dreams, makes you feel loved, cooks one mean meal and most of all, she lives life like there is no tomorrow. Do yourself a favour by following her on Twitter  and reading her blog, you won't regret it.

 

Q: How do your clothes and style connect to your lifestyle?

A: My life is pretty diverse at the moment. I'm between Visa (events), Nom Nom Nomi (blogging and cooking), Siemens, Bosch and Gagganeau (ambassador) and being a aunty to my little Amani. I try keep it simple/ solid/ chic with a hint of print because my curves tend to tell their own story *hand in front of eyes* and flats only when I have to!!

Q: What would you add to your wardrobe if you could anything?

A: I’m really bad at shopping for clothing and shoes. I would add 7 solid DVF dresses. You can dress them up and down for summer and winter. And maybe 6 pairs of heels and 2 pairs of sandals… I guess…

Q: Who or what inspires you?

A: I’m constantly subconsciously reacting to what I see. Like the lady that dresses really badly in the office inspires me to dress with purpose when I go to work. Kids inspire me to make sure that I follow through in my plan to make sure all schools have canteens. My friends inspire me to be cool and friendly because they are all so damn Kool and social!! Bad and good service inspires me to give the best service as a daughter, friend, lovebug, colleague, chef, writer, customer and fellow human.

Q: What makes you happy?

A: Tastegasims, breaking bread with family and friends, sun on my skin, driving, doodling, falling in love, live music, quiet Sundays with a little bit of Beuno Vista Social Club in the background, reading www.teeteeiswithme.com, discovering that you are grown up enough to like a certain ingredient, kissing, water – drinking it from the tap, swimming, when it rains… and most of all, falling asleep!

Q: What made you decide to go to culinary school in the South of France?

A: I needed to fulfill a passion that was looming over my head. I figured if I was going to learn how to cook and take some time off doing it, why not in the South of France with a beach and the opportunity to learn a new language at the same time! Il était un bone idée!

going to gym so i can wear this...

Suzaan Heyns swimwear now in store. I need to literally live on a treadmill so I can make sure that I make these bathers look as good as they actually look.

#teeteewantstoknow: #ff @bhubesii

The difference between boys and girls: I emailed my darling multi-talented friend Khaya Sibiya aka Bhubesii, the interview questions for this blog post and I got these really short answers. The answers are short, but they are also very much the truth. Follow him on Twitter and spend some time on his Soundcloud. When he's really famous, you don't want to be one of those losers who didn't know who he was before he blew up do you? Exactly. 

Q: What would you add to your wardrobe if you could anything?

A: Leather driving gloves

Q: How do you feel about white socks?

A: Leave it Murray Turpin

Q: What artist /song/band are you listening to at the moment (Besides yourself)?

A: Johnny Polygon, K-Flay and Dirty Paraffin.

Q: What makes you happy?

A: Cake

Q: What is your favourite city in the world?

A: Johannesburg

nothing says summer better than dresses and colour

On my in store missions to Stuttafords I came across these two dresses from Witchery at Stuttafords. If you’re like me and your liver is already well into Dezemba mode, I strongly recommend you invest in some dresses this season. Why? Because of all the clothing items that require the least amount of work when it comes to styling (especially if you find a dress that’s a good fit for your body type) the versatility of a great summer dress can take you anywhere. From that picnic that lasts till the sun goes down to the drinks at your friends place before going out and then straight to the club.

Trust me. I know what I’m talking about.

www.poppyn.co.za

A while ago (feels like last year) I styled Poppy's pictures for her website. I can't believe it took me this long to blog these images. My beautiful friend is wearing a lot of Avant Apparel in these pictures, tassled earrings from MeMeMe. That ghost dress from Avant at the top is to die for. I will now embark on starving in order to wearing it and possibly die along the way.

can't hate on beyonce... just can't

"I was here...

I lived, I loved
I was here...
I did, I've done
Everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here..."

vote

I am still obsessed with my dance crews from Beat Battle. Obsessed. Please take the time to vote for them to open for Lil Wayne in their respective cities. Artistic Intelligence for Johannesburg and Genesis Kings for Durban. Just do it. Spread the love and get my kids on stage. Click on their pictures and it will take you straight to the voting page.
I better get mad good karma for this. Just kidding.

slyza

Taking Sportswear to the streets of New York City, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janerio and Los Angeles, the Look Of Sport journey continues and makes it's turn to South Africa. A creative group of young athletes shared their favourite local spots while styled in product from NSWZA's Summer Of Sport Style collection. 

In this feature they turn to Wandile Zondo, an avid runner and the manager at Thesis Concept Stores in Soweto. Reading the description posted below the video on NSWZA's YouTube channel, I was really genuinely surprised to read how Wandi wakes up at the crack of dawn to run... I can't even get up at 8am. Wow.

deadmau5

#teeteewantstoknow: #ff @showtibzlove

There is no one I know who likes to, wait...correction, loves to laugh at people as much as I do. In fact I think Tibz might love to laugh at other people more than I do. Actually I am pretty certain of that, because he's laughed at me a couple a couple of times. His current bio on Twitter reads "events, music, retail... I play hard." Follow him on Twitter, read his blog  and don't do something stoopid in front of him because he will laugh at you. Lol!

Q: How do your clothes and style connect to your lifestyle?

A: In my business, image is everything... Not necessarily your labels but definitely how you put items together. These days being known for dressing well can open a lot of doors for you.

Q: What would you add to your wardrobe if you could anything?

A: More time-pieces... I'm in love with them but alas my bank balance can't always support my fetish.

Q: What's your sartorial guilty pleasure?

A: Sartorial is such a complex word, but shoes... I have a ridiculous amount of them... Especially for a dude. Truth is I feel absolutely no guilt...

Q: What makes you happy?

A: Dining with the people I love... That's when we connect... Connection makes me happy. A job makes me happy and watching the talent I manage come into their own brings me joy.

Q: Why do you like shopping?

A: I love fabric. I view an outfit as a composition... I love composing a great wardrobe for varying moments in life... Shopping is something I also do alone... Time alone is key. Shopping feeds my creativity.

cheers to the freakin weekend: deadmau5

Image via www.sweetslyrics.com

My job takes me places people...
"Oh let the Jaymasahn sink in. I drink to that. Yeah Yeah."

french connection at stuttafords

I just got back from Cape Town after a hectic two days of talking marketing and decided to do what makes me happiest besides shopping and drinking tea: blog surfing and drinking tea. Whilst looking through the Tumblr's I follow I came across Anthony Bila's post on the French Connection store opening, which I missed because I was in Stellenbosch (enormous sad face). Anyways, inspired by my AMO (Actually Missing Out) I did what every human being who wants to torture themselves does and looked through French Connection's official website to just drool and be inspired.

I am in love with the dress on this mannequin. Took all my willpower to walk away from it when I popped by the stand alone store at Stuttafords the other day