Sailor Party!

Ahoy me maties! The long awaited Sailor Party finally took place on Friday night. There's not much I can say about the party, because the photos will truly speak for itself. What a night it was! The outfits were a bit risqué, but that's what we're all about. Creating a stir. Besides, I've never received so many free shooters or posed for photos as much as I did that night. We mingled, we danced, we teazed, we laughed, we drank, we flirted, we took over and we had an absolute blast! Happy Birthday again to one of my best friends!

My sister and I with the birthday girl.

Me with the boyfriend.

Double Trouble...

Birthday girl with her sailor boy

Everybody loves a costume party!

Me with my potential brother-in-law

And so the posing continued...

Some party guests

... and more

I'm not referring to this guy in particular, bu there is just something about a man in uniform.

It really is hard to put gloves back on when you've got alcohol in your system. I guess that's why I lost mine that night.

I loved my costume uniform. It made me feel like a Captain!
Happy Monday everyone. How are ya'll feeling? I think my weekend is catching up with me.

Jemma
(Images: writer's own. Please do not copy/ use without permission.)

It's Friday and I...

... hate the wind in my hair, but I love this picture.

... am kicking my weekend off with a Sailor-themed party tonight. Beer Fest tomorrow, Sasha Martinengo at China White Saturday night and moving on Sunday.
... love to party!
... listened to Jax Panik in my car on my way to work this morning. The volume was turned way up.
... am in holiday mode!
... have a weakness for a guy with hot, sexy, tanned, ripped and muscular arms. I can't help it! My weakness has gotten me in a lot of trouble before.
... just realized, tonight there will be men in uniform. Navy suits. Yummy!
... am always craving a beef sausage roll. Why can't I just be allergic to junk food?
... don't know what else to put here.

Happy Friday!! I haven't been in such a party mood since, erm, Wednesday.
Hope to bump into many of you at the Beer Festival!

J

It's Friday and I...

... absolutely cannot wait for my best friend's Sailor-themed birthday party. This is my outfit.
... am hitting the gym really hard to be able to pull it off!
... received photos from the photographer who did a 'mini shoot' at the Woelag interview. Watch this space for uploads.
... will be paying some attention to our blog today. The logo is being designed as we speak.
... am being whisked away for a romantic weekend. I wonder what the boyfriend planned. Oooh!
... am very excited about our Beer Fest Competition! Have you sent me your entries yet? No? Click here to see how you can win a party with my sister and I at Cape Town Festival of Beer.
... am building quite a collection of YDE dresses! I just can't leave that shop empty-handed.
... am meeting up with all my gal pals tomorrow at the Mount Nelson Hotel for a champagne breakfast.
... really can't wait to see the music video for Dinosaur. Any day now!
... am counting down the minutes to the big move. Yes, yes, I will be driving you crazy with all my house-moving-talk.
... don't wanna work today (or ever, really)!
... couldn't care less about the royal engagement. Pfft.
... have started with my Christmas shopping. It is my favourite time of the year.
... will be on leave in less than a month. Bring on the holiday and relaxation!
... love my dark hair, but I'm over the fringe. Even though it looks cool, it's so unpractical on hot days.
... am just going to take it easy this weekend, because next weekend I have to squeeze in four events in three days PLUS packing. I'm going to need loads of energy drinks or super powers.

Happy Friday everyone!

J

(Image: Writer's own. Please do not copy/ use without permission)

It's Friday and I...

... did some mid-week shopping! There is no way to express my love for YDE dresses!
... know I look crap in these pics, but when I shop, I mean business. I'm not there to look pretty.
... didn't realise how expensive furniture is, or how much I needed, until now.
... am going to do a whole Vintage theme for my new room.
... am really looking forward to moving into my own house. Two weeks and counting!
... am planning a detox weekend. Loads of sleep, water, gym and lounging around. We need those ever so often.
... haven't been exercising at all the last month, but does anyone else hate gym as much as I do?
... am going to try really hard to go to gym at least twice this weekend. If it rains, then you know I actually went.
... have an upcoming sailor-themed party! The outfits are on their way from JHB.
... am worried about my car. It's making really funny noises after I drove on a gravel road. Damn, like I need this right now.
... feel like a romantic getaway somewhere quiet with spa facilities.
... watched Cake Boss on the Discovery channel and I think it's one big act. Bad acting at that.
... can't wait to see my best friends tonight. We have so much catching up to do!
... am really excited! The music video for Jax Panik I danced in, is out on Monday. I will definitely put it on my blog as soon as I get it.
... am also kinda scared to see the video!
... didn't know a fringe is such high maintenance. Gone are the wash-and-go days.
... crave chicken strips with a cheese sauce. Or wait, chili sauce!
... hate being told what to do, what not to do or how to live my life. I'm having a blast and that is exactly what life is all about.
... know I'm going to tell amazing stories to my grandchildren one day.

It's Friday everyone!! Let's get this weekend started. At last.
Jemma

(Images: writer's own. Please do not copy without permission)

Things every girl SHOULD invest in!

Here are some fashionable and girly things, I believe, every girl should have. Yes, you are allowed to call them 'investments'.

You should definitely make sure you have that sexy little black dress in your wardrobe for a special occasion or for that date.

Invest in a proper handbag. Maybe not Louis Vuitton but a fashionable handbag that will last you a lifetime! Remember, we carry our lives in them, so get something that reflects who you are.

Every girl should have a really sexy bikini that's unpractical and not made for swimming or water sports. At all. Yes, the bikini that you wear to Clifton or Malibu only.

BOOTS! It could get pricy, but leather boots really last and the longer you wear it, the more character it gets.

Every girl should definitely invest in a proper nail polish (essie is a great choice) in a daring colour!

Oversized earrings make such a statement and it glams up any outfit! Oversized-anything is good, actually!

I'll admit, perfume is something I'm really stingy to spend money on, but I believe that every girl should have a bottle of expensive perfume. Don't wear it every day. Only wear it on really special occasions. Your smell says a lot about you and something that will always be associated with you.

Why not go the girly route and own a pink gadget? I have a pink flash drive, a pink iPod and a pink camera, and I love it! Even my laptop has got pink prints on it.

I know a girl can never have enough shoes (and I will always encourage this), but invest in, at least, one pair of great heels. Believe me, the feeling of wearing designer heels that had cost you a small fortune, just gives you such an amazing feeling. In those shoes, you will conquer the world. And remember, the uncomfortable ones are usually the ones that make the statement. So we all suffer for beauty.

I don't think I need to elaborate, but yes, sexy lingerie is essential.

Sunglasses, an absolute must-have, but not just any! It really is worth it to spend money on decent shades, because, after all, this is one accessory that actually serves a purpose! I've just started with my collection.

Last, but not least, get some sailor-inspired fashion items. It's going to be big this summer! Think red, navy, white, stripes, anchors or even a Captain's hat!

What other things can you add to this list, girls?

J