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An ode to oumabroeks (on getting your panties in a twist)

tunetjordaan — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:15:48 +0000

To some they are known as control top panties, to others they are magnificent stomach in-suckers, while a few might remember them as the big knickers which made infamous by that scene in Bridget Jones’ Diary.

To me they are simply ouma broeks, the underwear known for its generous helping of beige fabric and stomach squashing abilities…

They say that some lessons are learnt the hard way and mine even more so! Last week, during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Joburg I won the most beautiful Leigh Schubert design and eventhough it was tight and satin I did not wear said undergarment.

Thus the fashion rule should always be… when wearing a tight satin garment thou shalt always wear a stomach-flattening ouma broeks like garment. I rest my case.

‘Til next time friends!

Happy holidays from Quirkykindacool

tunetjordaan — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:27:11 +0000

We will be back with fresh content in January 2013. Keep your eyes peeled for exciting developments.

What mermaids would wear.

tunetjordaan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:05:45 +0000

A long long time ago I took part in a reality television program and met one of the people who I admire the most, Jane, a brilliantly creative human being from Stellenbosch. She recently won the Elle Rising Talent Competition and I am sooo proud of her.

These are the garments that won her the prize.

Pictures courtesy of Gary Stemmett from SDR Photography.

Jane Sews Summer

tunetjordaan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:18:27 +0000

Found this today via Angie and my heart skipped a little beat. How I love dreamy summer attire and supporting local talent!

Jane Sews is available in Joburg from MeMeMe in Parkhurst. Don’t miss out!

Photography: Justin Dallas
Art Direction: Adele Schmitz
Beauty: Adelle Jung-Scheepers
Model: Anke Jamaica Nel

Nice to meet you Marsha Thomason!

tunetjordaan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:05:37 +0000

I recently got the sweetest email from one Marsha Thomason, a beautiful British born blogger who moved to Los Angeles to be an actress. You can currently see her on USA Network’s White Collar. (It’s a shame we don’t have that in South Africa).

Her blog is filled to the brim with lifestyle and fashion topics, and I simply adore her outfits… I mean, shoes from Chloe! Here are some of my favs.

and these shoes…

I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be living in Los Angeles, wearing Louboutin and posting awesome pics like these. Marsha, consider me your latest fan!

Wow, the internet never ceases to amaze me! What a great way to experience this thing we call the global village. Visit her blog here. It’s more entertaining than keeping up with those Kardashians.

Where does red begin and end?

tunetjordaan — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:36:25 +0000

I have been dying to share yesterday’s outfit with you. So much so that I photographed myself (could someone please spoil me with a remote clicker thingie for Christmas) , which always seems a bit dorky.

It’s a red blouse from Top Shop… and my favourite pleated skirt from Woolworths, and was inspired by this artwork by British artist, Spencer Finch.

It is called, Where Does Red Begin and Where Does It End, and is a “study of the margins of the color red documenting its gradual shift between orange and violet. Many times, one person’s ‘red’ is another person’s ‘orange’.”

You see, if you were really observant and this photograph not so misleading than you would have noticed that my skirt is orange, and my blouse red. Even when I wore this outfit to the office nobody noticed this difference in colour between the garments.

Interesting! I even recently bought red nailpolish from Revlon which seems more red than orange…

For more on Spencer Finch’s work visit here.

Leigh and Brad – Pretty damn awesome nuptials

tunetjordaan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:22:57 +0000

Today’s wedding on The Pretty Blog, is just too good to be true, and obviously this purveyor of good weddings (that’s me) had to share at least half of the awesome pictures with you here!

Oh, If you are on Pinterest…why don’t you check out our profile? It’s filled with foodie and wedding goodness. (Some call it wedding obsessed!)

Enjoy! Photog couple – Modern Hearts, were behind the lens.

Ps. keep your eyes peeled for Leigh’s Creatives on Christmas post, it’s going to be a doozy!

Miss Moss does it again…in colour!

tunetjordaan — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:22:34 +0000

I just love these gift guides Miss Moss has been posting lately (she’s obviously the most talented graphic designer and blogger South Africa has). Each one is grouped according to

colour and chock full stuff you’ll simply love!

See more here.

Talking about gifting… Get your ass over to Emmajanenation, she’s running awesome give-aways at the moment for your bearded loved ones! Post haste, post haste.

Creatives on Christmas – Angie Durrant from Lucky Pony

tunetjordaan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:23:42 +0000

Today we introduce a new exciting segment… I’ve interviewed a creatives on what they love about the Festive Season.

First up, Angie pants Batis – the friendliest and sharpest dressed mogul around. No jokes!

Get stuck into the wonderful world of Angie!

Pinterest, Instagram, Blog, Wolves Cafe, It’s What I’m Into, Flickr, Twitter , Profile on We Are Awesome, Angie on Mrp Blog

We go together like…Balsamic and Strawberries

tunetjordaan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:48:02 +0000

I wish that I could say that I was the one who came up with this ingenious taste combination! Unfortunately not…but is absolutely too good not to share.

I know that balsamic vinegar with strawberries sounds slightly weird, but trust me, it’s truly nomnomalicious! Like any perfect couple they enhance each other – the balsamic brings out the sweetness of the strawberries, while the strawberries in turn cut through the acidity of the vinegar.

I love salads… especially those that contain fruit. Here’s my version of a fruit salad, simple to make and lovely to enjoy on a hot summer’s day.

Bon appétit!

Balsamic Strawberry Salad with Fairview Chevin

Ingredients:

Salad leaves

100g Chevin Goat’s Milk Cheese

Strawberries

Balsamic Vinegar

Method:

Cut the strawberries into quarters and pour over a splash of balsamic vinegar. Leave it to soak for 10 minutes before adding to your salad.
Put the salad leaves in a bowl, and add chunks of the chevin to it.
Add the strawberries and drizzle over the remainder of the balsamic vinegar.