Its been a loooooooooooooooooooooong post coming....Sorry for the silence! Life happened and have been a bit busy but also a bit lazy. To all of you who kept visiting my page even during the silence- So sorry and thank you for keeping the faith in me!
Anyway on a lighter note ,with the year coming to an end......(time flies!!!) and me turning 30 in the new year 2016, thought I should share my bucket list of things I HAVE TO DO before I HIT THE BIG 30!
30 is a big milestone and you're officially not a "young adult" anymore but a FULL GROWN WOMAN! I refuse to call it growing older but wiser, so most (not all) of my bucket list items are not so "wise" things I want to do before I reach what I will feel will be my full maturity point. Whether I do all of them ....hmhhhhhhh but here's my list anywho...lol....
Please keep an open mind and don't judge ,I've lived quite a quiet life so allow me to be adventurous and silly toe!!!
10 things to do before the BIG 30!!!
1. Enter a reality competition!
Don't know how far I will go in the competition but I just have to do this before I turn 30. I am going to wait in the queues of either IDOLS, Clash of the choirs or any other preferrably singing /talent competition before I hit the big 30, will even post about the experience. lol...#CAN'T WAIT!!!
2. GO bunjy jumping!
I know some of your ladies have most probably done this but I am such a scary cat but this I have to do . I'm seeing this as me facing my fears and leaping into a new chapter in my life.
3. Get a tatoo!
Get a heart tatoo on my wrist like (see pic)
I love love love this tatoo and I often draw it on my hand. Hearts symbolise love and I'm all about love and also it will represent that as an full adult I will always wear my heart on my sleeve....live life honestly.As whether I will pluck up the courage to do it...
4. Do something I've never do!
This I can actually tick off my bucketlist but can't share what it is ...but I did it!
5. Spoil myself where I can...
We work hard as moms especially as working moms and we need to sometimes spoil and indulge in ourselves. This I have also started doing and this item I will do before and through my 30S AND BEYOND!I even recently started a designer perfume collection for myself just to pamper and spoil myself (WANT TO COLLECT 10 BY 30)cause I deserve to smell glorious,feel luxurious and be spoiled -love myself. Please ladies we deserve and should love ourselves, if you don't spoil yourself ever .....please start!!!The main thing is to balance don't overindulge in yourself and loose focus of the kids and hubby and mostly GOD!
I have decided to make this post in two parts. I will post Part 2 of this post Thursday 12/11/2015...hope you like it so far!
P.S- FROM NOW ON I VOW TO POST AT LEAST TWICE A MONTH.
P.S.S- THANK YOU FOR YOU CONTINUED SUPPORT
P.S.S.S- I LOVE YOU .....lots.....@starterFASHIONISTAMa'
HI MAMMIES!!!
Finally back after a hectic week of Project Management training (will share more on it on Wisdom Wednesday) and as promised lots of pics from my last born's 1st Birthday. Please don't forget to give feed back on my party planning skills please!!! lol....Can I quit my day job to pursue the event management business full time yet????
Anyway this post is going to have little writing (mainly pics post). Hope you enjoy the post and maybe use some of the tips when planning your kids parties in future.
Decor setup- I used Royal Blue for my nephews soccer/sports party and Baby pink for Lelo's Teddy bear party
I know is very generic and clique but the colours just worked out and looked great together don't you think? I used little touches in the the party cups and party hats and serviettes to go with the respective themes of soccer balls and teddy bears. In retrospect if I had a good phone(my phone got damaged ) I would of taken close ups of the cups ,decor pieces etc.
More Decor ... I was so excited bought party packs cause I made em myself:-)
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| Lelos cake table |
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| Rori's cake table |
I was so pleased with this cake...it exceeded my expectations. A friend's fiance' Chef Nick Thomsett made this cake
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It was chocolate flavoured and oh so cute!
These were just a few elements I used for my little ones' special day. I really enjoy event planning and I hope to one done pursue this business avenue as a career. It looked pretty , was happy with the overall results and most important my nephew and daughter had a special day!!!!!!!
Special SHOUT OUT to my sister Refilwe Makhafola for making the day memorable for the kids (I'm sure I have the best sister in the world) and who is a first time reader here. Hey sisi!!!
Lots of love!!! @starterFashionistama'XOXO
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HELLO TO ALL MY STARTER MUMMIES
A whole week without posting .....can't believe it! FEEL LIKE I 'VE FAILED YALL BUT SOOOOOO BUSY!
My boss was on maternity leave and she's now back full force so Mahlaku is once again a very busy PA. And my youngest is turning 1 as well this week so party planning is now also in the mix for the past week and this week but I'm very happy with how things are coming along. On top of it all God blessed me with extra money so I can give my little Lelo a worthwhile while party (lol....not that she'll remeber much) BUT I'M HAPPY!!!
Five more days and still alot to do. I'll post lots of pics the party when I'm done then you can rate my party planning skills....neh.
Before I get into my 1ST PARTY PLANNING TIPS below...Here's a very late pic of my 2ND traditional "wedding" outfit as promised. What you think.....lol....BE HONEST. (Sorry I don't have a full length pic).By the grace of God the whole affair went well and I'm so glad its over!!!
Back to Lelo-Bear 1st Birthday!!!
The party is a combined birthday for both my lil princess and my nephew who turned 8 on Sunday 23 August 2015. The theme will be Soccer Balls and Teddy bears(fun right!) but for the purpose of the blog will be focusing on the Teddy Bear side i.e. My daughter Kgalalelo"Lelo" 1ST BDAY!
STARTER FASHIONISTA MA'S PARTY PLANNING TIPS
TIP 1- Choose a theme
I wanted to choose a theme relevant to my baby and not to just go for a generic theme. Although it was struggle getting teddy bear themed party deco and supplies: I call her Lelo-Bear cause she is as sweet as a bear ,I swear I think she is the sweetest if not top 10 sweetest babies in the world-so calm ,so I went for the teddy bear theme ! I knew it would be difficult to get supplies so I started research a month in advance so when I saw it was possible I went online and prepared the invite and started planning the party accordingly.
(A PIC OF THE INVITE WHICH IS ACTUALLY A BUNNY DISGUISED AS TEDDY BEAR IS AVAILABLE ON MY PREVIOUS POST )LELO INVITE
TIP 2- DIY
This is a one year old's birthday and to be honest there is no need to be too extravagant so keep it simple. Do all the things you can you self that's why I'm planning and also gonna decorate and cook for the party myself. I used a party planner last for my eldest daughter Rere's 1st birthday but I'm older and wiser now. lol!Not only is it more budget friendly but it also makes the party come from the heart. Its all u and ur love expressed to your baby. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying make all the decor from scratch and not ask for help from family at all but put urself , your creative juices and all of you in creating a memorable day for your little one.
TIP 3- Create a checklist
A basic element necessary for planning any event/thing. It will ensure all the plans and aspects of the party are covered. Here's my little checklist just to make sure all stays on track
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SUPPLIER
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DATE COMPLETE
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1.Choose theme plus budget
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SEE INTERNET FOR IDEAS
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20/07/2015
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2. Choose venue
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MC MOOS Farmyard
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16/08/2015
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3. Send invites
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Greenevelop.com
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31/08/2015
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4. Order cake
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Nick Thomsett
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21/08/2015
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5. Get babies party outfits
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Anywhere
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23/08/2015
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6. Pay for all party supplies even those ordered online
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My Party Supplies
China Mall Johannesburg
Big Time Sweets (City Deep)
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24/08/2015
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7. Collections and all payments made
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28/08/2015
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8. Buy Food
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Anywhere
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28/08/2015
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9. Prepare food
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29/08/2015 (Morning)
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10. Decorate and prepare party venue
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29/08/2015 (1:30pm)
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11. PARTY!!!
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TIP 4- Prepare
Prepare you deco plans (if u DIYing) and menus/foods you gonna serve for the kids and adults. For this you need to check with all those who have RSVP and confirm final numbers. You also need to advice the venue (if u using one) of your final numbers.
The venue I'm using is Mc Moos .Please check them out as an option for your next party. (Will give service feed back on my post with party pics next week.)http://www.mcmoos.co.za/
TIP 5 - Final details
Do all final payments , collections and finalize all the final details . Then you ready to party!!!
BONUS TIP- If you can have a combined birthday ,it half all the costs and you can enjoy double the fun!
Here a few items that I'll be using for the party:
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| The cake is gonna look like this but with a few details |
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| Some of the party supplies as well as some in plain pink |
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE PARTY NOW!5 more days to go!! Hope it all comes together as lovely I'm imaging it will be!!!
Good Day/Morning/Evening mammies depending on where you reading my blog from.
Hope all my fellow Mammies are well and good and especially that the babies are also very happy and healthy!
I promised a month ago that I would post a pic of my progress to date on my weight loss journey but I have to admit I am failing quite a bit and very sad at that BUT AM NOT GIVING UP!!! So anyway here it goes ,not much progress to date but not looking too shabby either.....
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| My face and hair not really on fleek BUT I'M LOVING MY OOTD!!!RIGHT? |
As I'm sure you all know by now, I like other if not all woman LOOOOOOOOVVVVVVE shopping and I have found that I now have to buy a size 38 and not 36 anymore (now as in this year so far). This makes me quite sad ,given my age and height,am not supposed to be at this shape and weight at this stage in my life. I am currently now what would be regarded as a plus size woman. Although there are some great inspirational plus size woman/models whom I adore like @thickleeyonce and @lirisc
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| Photo cred: Lirisc Instagram account |
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| Photo cred: Lee Photography |
Please check out these ladies Instagram accounts
They are so gorgeous ,oooze a whole lot of sex appealand confidence ..... I absolutely love them!
Although I believe in their love yourself as you are philosophies and although there is a rise of appreciation and acceptance of plus size woman in fashion and the world in general, I just don't wanna remain plus size regardless. I have nothing against woman who are plus size and love it but I was not born nor grew up plus size hence my dismay and discomfort with my current size.
This post is not meant to be insulting or anything , just a "wake-up call" to me and other mommies struggling with their post pregnancy weight ,to get a move on and make the change we want!
Although you'll still look beautiful and our dear husband's will still love and adore us in our new bodies(THEY BETTER IF THEY KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR THEM...LOL), if you are not happy in your current body-change it! How u feel about yourself is the most important thing.
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| Photo cred:TruthMag.co.za |
Thats why I admire Jennifer Hudson and Dineo Moeketsi so much;although they have been criticized for being too skinny now and told that they looked better thicker .They strived and accomplished bodies that they felt comfortable with AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS!!!I'M INSPIRED....
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| Photo cred: Blacktoptens.com |
Anyway mammies forward I /we go #still working on loosing my baby weight #min 4kgs max 8 kgs .
Hopefully the September pic will have better results (so help me God!)
*dusts herself up , stands up and keeps walking
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