I love my blogger interview series so much. It has introduced me to so many amazing bloggers and I love getting to know them via this medium… and then when I finally get the chance to meet them in person, I feel like I’ve already connected with them! Sheri-Lee is today’s featured blogger. She is otherwise known as SA Fashion Girl and writes the blog of the same name. Here she shares some insights into her life… What I…. Know: I know that the key to happiness is maximizing the good and minimizing the bad. I know that life is …  Read More »

Today I am interviewing Cape Town based fashion and beauty blogger, Carla, the lady behind StyleDiary a South African fashion blog. By day she designs and implements marketing strategies for her marketing agency, Twenty3Media. Carla loves to travel and explore new places, read, shop and try new recipes. She has great taste in TV series and lists all my faves as her faves! She is also a new bride – Congrats Carla! What I…. Know, Hard work will pay off. If you believe you can do something and you’re willing to put in the effort, don’t let anyone tell you …  Read More »

Brandslut is a blog about all things brand! But that’s not all the blogger behind the “brand” is about. She’s also a fan of gardening, the outdoors, cats, proteas, grammar, meerkats, artichokes, Barcelona and all things pretty! She is also a nomadic traveller and has lived on 4 continents (so far) She now calls Cape Town home. Brandslut is also the girlfriend behind What My Boyfriend Wore. What I…. Know: You make your own luck. Love: Writing, gin, meerkats, Le Creuset, coffee, my job, taking photographs, Wakaberry, gardening, power yoga, family, squirrels, my gurls, digital media, fashion, Barcelona, artichokes and …  Read More »

Since I’ve started reading blogs and blogging myself I’ve become much more fashion savvy and it’s all thanks to the amazing fashion bloggers who document their personal style as inspiration for us mere mortals ;) Anthea from Embracing Style is one such fashion blogger who shares her What I… Know That I still have so much to learn. I got to this point where I thought that I had a lot of life experience and I might have figured it all out. Oh, how wrong I was! I have noW accepted that I will knock my head many more times. …  Read More »

Today I’m so pleased to share with you this “What I…” Interview with well-known South African journalist, blogger and online content manager for a top retailer, the very talented Zodwa Kumalo-Valentine! She blogs under her own name at http://zodwakumalo.wordpress.com/ as well as adding her voice as a mommy blogger on the My Balancing Act Blog. I’ll let her describe herself… I used to be a print magazine girl – paper will always be my first love (Ed: Her work has appeared in almost all the top South African print publications namely Grazia, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan South Africa, Your Baby, City …  Read More »

I love how blogging introduces me to so many wonderfully creative and interesting people! Rose McClement is one such lady. Rose blogs over at The Design Tabloid and her aim is to showcase South African interior design, architecture, furniture and décor. She uses her blog as a platform to showcase young emerging designers. Rose is also the owner of Design Monarchy, a Cape Town based Interior Design & Décor Company. Thanks so much Rose for taking part in my blogger interview series! WHAT I… KNOW: There are a few things I know ….that life moves on so very quickly. Your …  Read More »

One of the prettiest blogs around has to be Superficial Girls – as the name suggests this blog focuses on all things beauty and fashion. Started by Carlinn, a South African living in Malta, it has become one of the most successful fashion blogs written by a South African and her international following has not lessened since her return to Cape Town! Undoubtedly the highlight of Carlinn’s blog are the amazing photos of her daily outfit choices in her “Look of the Day” series – pop on over and have a look! What I… Know, Life is to short to …  Read More »

Today I am interviewing Siyaam Ally from the fashion blog Simply Siyaam. She is an attorney by profession but you wouldn’t say so by seeing her fabulous fashion choices which she showcases on her blog weekly. Simply Siyaam was also recently named a runner up in the fashion category of the 2012 SA Blog Awards – congrats Siyaam!! What I… Know To move forward and progress in life, you have got to forgive yourself and let go of your past. Nothing will restrict your potential for future happiness more than spending one more ounce of energy on events that you …  Read More »

Today I am interviewing Cupcake Mummy who blogs about her life as a young, single mom of one and their daily life – including the ups and downs of living with Aspergers – not her son’s but her own! She does a far better job of introducing herself over here. She is a huge fan of the sea especially sailing so is planning a move to Zanzibar shortly – sounds like the stuff of dreams!! Recently she has introduced a blogging challenge for the month of February with a list of 28 topic suggestions. If you write a blog and …  Read More »

I always enjoy Wednesdays because that means it’s time for another blogger interview in my “What I…” series! Today’s it’s the turn of Allison Scotsman who tweets over at @tweetsinheels and blogs at Skinny Bitches in the Making. If you’re in need of a good laugh – head on over!! And to find out more about Allison read on for her answers to my standard “What I…” questions. What I… Know For sure is life is too short not to get dressed up everyday, wear perfume everyday, laugh all the time and eat that extra cupcake. Love Singing along to …  Read More »