I was going for smart/casual with a bit of warmth for this look. It is finally cold in Durban - something I'm rather pleased about. I'm all for layers but with our humidity, that's not always possible. The not-so-warm coat was a purchase made under the influence of Neil. It was my first day working with him. I remember being so nervous I couldn't tell a concealer brush from a lip brush! Neil was so patient with me that day - all I did was pass him a few products (after getting it wrong the first time) and watch him work his magic! After work he took me shopping to try to get me to loosen up a little and complimented me on my great effort - I'm pretty sure that wasn't the case but he did a great job of assuring me! We walked into Cotton On and both of us gravitated towards this item - I think I even got him to try it on! So there we were, having a mini fashion show in the store, accessorising it with whatever caught our eyes. Needless to say, I purchased it. However he, sadly, did not.
I wanted to photograph this coat, so it is the hero piece in this look, everything else was paired to complement the coat. The top is so old I was about to give it away. It was one of those tops you just keep in your cupboard but never wear it. My sister and I go to Johannesburg every winter for the sales - she finds the bargains and I buy the same thing as soon as she shows me her finds. This particular 'luck' as she calls it is from Hilton Weiner. The shoes (from Castello) are also from one of my winter shopping trips - the first time I walked around in them I nearly broke an ankle, then I thought to myself " this is exactly the kind of shoe I need in my life", so I got them however, I wear them when I know I'll be seated for the duration of my outing.
I didn't accessorise this look with jewellery because I forgot to carry it with me but if I remembered, I would have worn a watch and diamond studs. I like to let the clothes speak for themselves sometimes...
Coat - Cotton On | Beaded Vest - Hilton Weiner | Hat - Gifted To Me | Denims - Zara | Belt - Diesel Shoes - Castello | Bag - Gucci | Lips - Russian Red from Mac
Hair - Sawleha Hansa 0825088414
Photography - Hanna Mahomed
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