The do's and dont's of a wedding guest

Wedding season is fast approaching for all those individuals who are lucky enough to tie the knot with their one true love. I personally have two weddings to attend in the next 2 months and I am so very excited! I mean who doesn't love weddings? Side-note: can I just say that at the age of 23 I am yet to be a bridesmaid, and at this point I will agree to be one at your wedding even if I don't know you. Is that weird?

Anyway, I thought it would be helpful (or at least somewhat entertaining) to discuss the do's and dont's of a wedding guest. Yes, as a guest you are enormously insignificant in the greater scheme of things, and you might even find yourself missing from every single photo that was taken that night, but it is important to understand a few things before attending a wedding. Listen up!

So Yesterday Volume 3

Here is the first 'so yesterday' update of 2015, and since all the January sales are taking over the malls at the moment, I thought it would be the perfect time to say what is out and no longer fashionable. Lets review what trends should go in the bin, or to the back of the closet.

Flower Crowns

OMG FML please can everyone stop wearing these I beg you. You are not at coachella, you are not a hippy (if you are then please continue as you were), and you are definitely not fooling anyone with those plastic flowers. They were cool for a minute but now everyone is either over them or overusing them. Byeeee flower crowns!

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The Casual Sneaker

This quirky trend has swiftly made its way from the runway to the streets, and in 2015 the sneaker trend is only going to become even more popular. Trainers and sneakers are no longer kept for gym sessions and long walks, they can be worn with everything from dresses to smart suits (aka Cara Delevigne in DKNY).

Choose an eccentric pair that stands out, and make them the focal point of the outfit to create a statement. Not only are sneakers super comfortable, they add an effortless style to an otherwise boring outfit. Find your pair and get involved!

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Floppy Felt Hats

Felt floppy hats are the signature trend of summer/winter 2015, and they are so flattering and stylish. I love how they just flop perfectly in all the right places, and they are suited to a day or night time look. Colours such as beige or black are a must, so you can make full use of the hat by coordinating outfits. Incorporate a chic low bun or a natural wavy hairstyle with the hat to pull the whole look together, and keep it simple like I always say!

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My Mozambican Escape

Hi everyone I'm back! After a much needed break away from my crazy busy life last year, I am home and feeling refreshed and ready to tackle 2015 in a big way (watch this space).

So I was lucky enough to spend 8 beautiful days in Malongane, Mozambique. Mozambique is one of those destinations that is right on our doorsteps as South Africans, and we sometimes forget how lucky we are to experience paradise only a few hours away from home. Our car trip to the place we were staying was a bumpy one, but the sandy roads didn't stop us from taking in the beautiful surroundings as we drove. As soon as you cross the border from South Africa to Mozambique, you immediately take note of the sticky humid air, the untamed palm trees and the sand crunching between your toes. Adventure awaits!

The Camel Trench Coat

So it is still blazing hot here in South Africa but I cant help but pick up the camel trench coat trend. It is classy, stylish and effortless, yet can make any outfit look good simply by draping it over your shoulders. I am strangely envious that I don't have the opportunity to wear one until winter, but I am most definitely on the hunt for one of these coats as soon as they hit the stores.

Image from rstyle.me

The Price of Fame

I have found myself feeling more and more unhinged by the growing popularity and frequency of trashy reality television programmes. Jersey Shore, Geordie Shore, The Valleys... one reality show progressively worse than the other but in a different country. It seems to be this strange mixture of personal intrigue and voyeurism into another persons life. Why do we find ourselves so interested in the over-dramatized, embarrassing and often explicit antics of these complete strangers? Do we see parts of ourselves that we recognize, or do we yearn to be as open and free-spirited as them?

Hit the ground running

I had a very successful year last year in terms of reaching my fitness goals, taking part in competitive races and becoming a better runner. How crazy is it that just 3 weeks of holiday can nearly destroy a years progress? Ok that could be slightly dramatic, but I know that I have a lot of catching up to do this year. My new goal is the Maritzburg half marathon in February (soon I know).