Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

Sunday, 24 November 2019

One thing I used to hate that people told me while I was pregnant "having a baby is going to change your life", "you won't have time to do this and that"... blah blah blah - well that was true! I don't regret having my little Moo once. She is such a blessing and the love (apart from each other) of my husbands and my life! Every minute I get to edit, post, blog etc. I take it but that's usually when she's asleep, like now. Sometimes I regret, before I got pregnant, wasting time because I just used to sit and didn't do anything, WHYYYY?? 

My day summed up: Get up, drop Moo of at ouma, work, take a nap with Moo, get home, Moomoo's sleeping so I try to blogging/vlogging, husband gets home, have Pro-vita dinner, watch about two episodes of a series (just finished Riverdale - following Stranger things, Walking dead....mmm sure I missed something...Big mouth lol), go to bed and try yo get as much sleep as I can before feeding times. So life has been a bit busy as you can see. 

Let me get in this weeks post!

Buying from VOVA! 

Buying online can be risky but also exciting. Risky you might not get your order, you lose your money, you don't trust only shopping anymore, well I don't blame you! Exciting, it either gets delivered to your door or you collect from the post office, in both cases you get charged delivery costs, you have to purchase over a certain amount for free delivery, or you have to pay some post office fees. What ever the case, you got something you ordered. Purchasing from some online stores example Wish. I personally think Wish has a mass order system going on as there are still orders we are waiting on (hate it), and I am not sure where the problem is, Wish, supplier, customs or post office! But not getting into that at the moment (I am just getting very angry).
Back to my point, I ordered from VOVA to see if their quality is good and how their delivery is. By surprise they were not bad at all (this was the second time I have ordered from them though). The first time I ordered from them was a notebook (which was smaller then I expected BUT I still loved it, a silicone/rubber thingy you put on your fingers to teach children how to probably hold their pencil/pen once they start writing. The second time around I ordered the following:


Just having a baby scars and stretch marks can really mess around with your self esteem - even if no one sees it, if you are a woman you know how your body looks and feels, and whether you are happy with it. I decided to try this Mango Stretch Mark cream from RtopR, I am not familiar with them at all, so I'll probably check out their website and read up about them more and then if it sounds good I'll do a week review on it and share with you.


 I absolutely loved this pants when I saw it on the app and had to get it, even though I got it in a smaller size than I actually am, it's my goal to work towards this size. The fabric does feel a bit warm, but it's still wearable in warm days (well maybe not the absolute warm days we have been experiencing the last few weeks in Johannesburg), it is still a neat looking pants for work, meetings, interviews and it will give you the look, you know what's happening with fashion. Pair it with nice classic white button top and some strappy heels, add nice gold accessories or for a more sophisticated look go for silver. 


Glen Check / Houndstooth pattern 

 
 Then I saw this mustard woman's jacket (currently one of my favorite colors), in the picture from the app this jacket did not look like the one I received, however I am not entirely disappointed with the way it looks, perhaps a bit. It's not as long as in the picture and the sleeves was folded,which I can't fold over these sleeves otherwise it might be to short.  


After my video I though if it really is worth ordering international, because with the extra fees you have to pay (at the post office) you might just as well by at a shop from the mall. Maybe depending on what I order, I'll consider it again. 

Make sure to check out my YouTube channel, Andrea de Bruin (All things me) click here.


Tuesday, 25 April 2017

YES .... YESSS.... FINALLY YESS!!

Hey everyone, 
So he popped the question... and I said YES! 

HOW? 
One very cold misty Monday morning on Table Mountain he got down on one knee and looked me in the eyes and brrrrrred out those beautiful words! Although we couldn't experience the beautiful sunrise on this happy day all else was pretty special. 

I don't know how to thank God enough for giving me this wonderful man. He has changed my life drastically but in a good way of course. He encourages me to follow my dreams, supports me, he just does so much for me, he treats me like no other and he makes my worth noticeable. We are not perfect but the love we have for each other makes up for all the imperfections. 


There is a whole story around my ring, 
The heart is my heart, and the pink stones are his birthstones, this is him protecting my heart...
The blue birthstones are mine which means I am his pillar, his rock, I'm always there to be by his side and support him...
Then there is a bow... this means that our love for each other is a gift from God. 

I usually get the first part wrong so I will confirm with him again :) 

Dress from Truworths R360 (I think) - was on special,
jewelry also from Truworths @ R100 (I also think) :)

This was us this weekend at his brother's wedding.

So I will keep you guys updated on my future wedding planning ideas etc.

Have an awesome day.
XOXO

Monday, 20 June 2016

@ the beach - chrochet

Gooood morning everyone, 

Wow another cold week lying ahead for us South Africans but it's okay, 
we are just probably going to complaint when it's summer again...:)

I thought I'd skip on the travel photos and do a fashion content today.

The following items isn't to wear to the beach and swim in it, but it 
will be ideal for a fashion show, pageants or photoshoots. 
It was designed and made by my mother. 


1. Sand brown & dark brown 1 piece costume
I love this one piece although I would have prefered the colour in 
brighter shades, I still like the colours as it makes my skin look a 
bit more tanned. 



2. The white two piece floral bikini
Preferable you have to wear a white bikini 
buttom as it is going to show more body than you might want to. 


3. Floral arm band
This is just a nice accessory to add to your white floral bikini.
I have to admit I love a white bikini. I don't know why but its sooo pretty.
White makes you stand out more.


4. Black chrochet beach skirt 
I love this skirt it is great for the beach, you can wear it over your bikini.
You can also wear it to the mall or in public BUT then please wear a small pants under
so the public cant see ANYTHING! 

If you are ever interested in purchasing any of the above items,
feel free to mail me for more details.

Have a great day and be save.
Andrea
XOXO

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Winter 2016 - Socks and shoes

What's in this season?
1. Socks and shoes (hills & flats)...

DON'T!!










DO!!
 






 




 


 

I am no expert in fashion, but the most important thing in fashion to me is, to always be comfortable with what you wear, does the outfit make you feel confident? 

My personal opinion about the dont's in my content - those combinations just aren't doing it for me. It looks like you quickly grabbed some socks on your way out cause its too cold. Nooooo!!! 
Look at my Do's the combination between the colours and that far off and you can create a sassy outfit. 

Let me know what is your thoughts on socks and hills (or any other shoes).
Send me some pictures!!

Have a great short or long weekend everyone
(South-Africa is celebrating Youth day tomorrow - but I'm working Friday). 

Be save!
Andrea
XOXO

Friday, 4 March 2016

Fashion Buys


So after a nice breakfast with the family at Harvard cafe at the Rand Airport I decided to kidnap my mom and sister afterwards and go to the mall. We went to the mall and I bought a few items which I will be sharing with you today.

Legit

Work shoes – I have been wearing the same shoes to work for quite some time and work uniform is navy, sometimes when I would walk in our supermarket the people would ask me if I’m a nurse or, in Clicks if I work there (that will be in the beauty department) – Uhm nope I am actually a personal assistant at an Electrical company....! Anyways sooo I decided to go with my pointy pumps. I run up and down at work so I need something comfortable on my feet and these pointy pumps are doing great – R100


 Black velvet and black leather handbag – PA Bag! this I owe to myself! I really needed a handbag. I am not going to tell you what I have been using the last few months as a handbag heheh. It’s great because it has a long sling handle which is great because I don’t always feel like carrying my bang by its small handle and its spacey enough for all my needies in my bag. – R160




From Sweetheart



 Peach floral mini purse – my other purse is taking up to much space in my bag so I decided to go with a smaller one to put my card and notes in. – R15


 Makeup
Blusher – been falling in love with peach shade blushers lately. This was the only one I could find that I was into but there were lots of pink shades, if you are more into pink – maybe on my next buy, I’ll go for pink shades. – R15


Eye shadow – Yes also love these matte brown shades.  – R29


Lipsticks – Love these colours again I’m moving towards the peachy colours. The one is more bright peach and the other more dramatic red. – From R15


Manicure Nail hardener – For a while my nails was doing great and now it seems it’s not getting strong anymore... I bought this nail hardener to see if it maybe works. – R12



Jewellery
So there’s this photographer in the Garden Route and he is good! So I decided to also do a shoot with him when we go down on holiday in May, looking forward to that! So my whole idea is to go with black chiffon dress and gold jewellery sea as a background and maybe with a bikini underneath.

Ring – I came across this beautiful ring that I want to incorporate in my outfit. - R45


Ankle chain – Love this ankle chain as I can wear it with anything it’s not too bulky and not too fancy. I’m also going to wear this with my chiffon outfit. – R20


Glad I could share this with you.
If you want to find out more about these items, feel free to mail me and we can chat!

Well have a great weekend guys and girls and remember BE SAVE! 

Andrea 
XOXO


Friday, 5 June 2015

Avon - June 2015

First of all I love the cover of this months edition of Avon’s June 2015 brochure. All 3 the girls are absolutely beautiful!

I decided to share some of my favorite items in this edition.

Check it out! 


















If you are interested in purchasing any Avon products and you are living in the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa, drop me a mail @ andreapotgieter301@gmail.com and I will forward you the June 2015 brochure. 

Hope to hear from you soon. 

Have a great weekend! 

Andrea 
XOXO