My ♥ stopped in the 90's

Kate, 90's Vogue

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Christy, 90's Vogue

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In 1990 I was 6 years old. Class 1 as they used to call it. I remember so much about the way my mom dressed back then, probably because she was one of the only things in my scope of reference at that age. My mom had a shoulder length perm, and wore an oversized jersey and some tights on my first day of school. The jersey was knitted, with a pattern on it. And the tights still resembled the 80's. I used to sit on her bed and watch her do her make-up, one of the most therapeutic things, and something I still enjoy when I go home. I remember watching my mom and dad getting ready to go out to dinner parties, my mom with shoulder pads and a sequined bag. And I used to wish that I was big enough to go with them. On Saturdays, they played tennis with their friends at the Hilton club, and my mom used to wear 'skorts' or shorts mixed with a skirt. 


Mid 90's I remember my mom falling in love with hats. She wore them when we went to town. She and I would go and get a coffee (me a Fanta Grape) at a small coffee shop near where my dad worked. Back then going to town seemed like a big excursion for me. In the car on the way home, she used to play the Modern Talking cassette and I would sing along in the back. My friends and I used to make up dances to songs like 'No Limit' and then perform them for whoever would watch (I'd forgotten how embarrassing the 90's were).


These memories have come flooding back since I noticed the 90's fashion trend, creeping up on us one high-wasted skirt at a time. I actually think it's very feminine, and feels more ethereal than the 'in your face' 80's. 


What are some of your memories? I love a story from a time gone by...

My ♥ stopped at Country Road.

So I wandered into Country Rd on the weekend, like you do when you're meant to be grocery shopping.And I found this little number.There is a serious lack of nice sleepwear in Cape Town. You either get the Disney pants or total sexy vibe, and there really isn't much in-between. That's why I love the Country Road range, like this little jumpsuit, super comfortable and somewhat understated. The colours are always great too! Retails for R399 so won't break the bank either. Too cute!

Jewellery Heartst♥pper: Stone & Honey.

Look at these amazing pieces! I am obsessed with the triangle design at the moment. So chic!




Teresa Robinson crafts each piece of Stone & Honey jewelry by hand in her Portland studio.
Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, the collection is made from carefully selected
rough gems and minerals in combination with brass, sterling silver and gold.


Check out Stone & Honey here.

My ♥ stopped at Whit.

I love every single one of these frames. In fact I want to wear that turquoise dress with the bow every day this Spring. The brown shoes are so chic, I can see why she decided to make them the constant in each pic. Beautiful!


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My ♥ stopped at EmersonMade.

Wow, I never thought I'd find this look appealing! Emersonmade's Caftan range has definitely grown on me. So beautiful and ethereal don't you think? These outfits make me want to be in the sunshine, talking about books and movies and enjoying life. Would you ever wear something like this? Is it too much from a time gone by? I think she looks dreamy. 

Heartst♥pping Style: Black Lively.

The famous blue pants & gold jacket combo

Blake Lively gets it right, every time. I suppose it helps to have the world's best designers falling over to dress you. She always looks 'effortless' doesn't she? One of those girls that responds with 'this old thing?' and ends up looking like magic. Pretty, pretty girl.


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