A little bit of History
South Africans will be celebrating Heritage Day on Friday and a group of bloggers including myself decided to write a post about our favourite childhood outfit or toy in honour of it. I really liked the idea when Fable Fairy first emailed me. I figured that I was a cute kid and thought I could find some old pictures of me in pretty dresses to show you. I was mistaken because it turns out that the only photo I could find is the one that makes me laugh the most! It’s me in a pink two piece outfit with beads at the ends. I would be lying to you if I told you that I didn’t love this ensemble. It made a noise when I danced and jumped around and it was awesome! Sadly at the time I cared more about entertainment than fashion. I also see that someone put on bright pink lipstick for me to match the dress! Thanks to the family member who did that, much appreciated!
In line with this childhood theme I thought I’d bring up the dress my granny gave me when I was 12. Some of you might remember it. No, that’s not me when I was 12. That’s me now. I kept it all this time. It’s still one of my favourites!
Now, we were supposed to write about our favourite outfit, but I can’t really remember having one. I do remember having a favourite jacket though. I was the proud owner of a blue suede cowboy jacket with fringe on the arms! I really did love that jacket because no one else had one like it. Well, besides my sister of course who had a black and brown one in a smaller version. My mom made them for us and they were super cool. Sadly, I don’t have a photo of me in it but I have been spotting many fringed goodies coming back into fashion. They caught me eye because they remind me of my blue one which made me feel like I could fly when I lifted my arms! I clearly loved clothes with a little something extra.
I hope all the South Africans enjoy Heritage Day and have a lovely braai (barbeque). Check out the other blog posts on this theme on the following Proudly SA blogs: Fable Fairy, Glossary, Bobbylicious, Gorilla is my friend, Kiss This Twice, Lucky Pony, Cookie Jar and Farm Girl. Happy Reading! I can’t wait to my fellow bloggers’ retro pics!
Dying at how cute you were!!!!!! Oh my word, adorable!! You look exactly the same too, haha! In a good way
Ah man, love this x
How cute!!! Even back then you already looked fab rocking your unique looks
Loved this post!
such a great post. i love the recap photo. you looks so cute.
i remember how i loved wearing tunics like that too- i wanted so many like that. i bet its gonna be trendy soon again! lets start it!
hope youre having a wonderful week sweet
xxx
Love your bag and the fringe! xx
This is such a lovely post! Whatever the style merits of your outfit, you were definitely one cute kid! It’s a bit like Pocahontas meets Barbie though! I do love the dress your grandmother gave you, grandmas are the best. : )
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Super CUTE pic…Awesome post LOVE IT!!!!
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Ah so cute! I also had that same dress with the fringe just in white. It was my fave beach outfit.
Cool Post!
OH my word this is a divine post! Thank-you! Not only were so cute, but a dress you had when you were 12 still fits you! I can’t believe how perfect that gingham is for current fashion not to mention that its a tunic now. And I have the perfect gingham bow clip that I’m doing a giveaway on next week!AAAH clothes that makde a noise- clogs on tar LOVED that sound when i was 8…thanks a million for this trip.
You looked so adorable then!! You still look good now, of course
Lovely post!
That handbag is beauts…
xxx
aww
Anthea, how beautiful are you! absolutely love this post xoxo
i remember having one of those dresses but mine was white. i used to love the sound it made as i would gallop along!
what an awesome fascination with tethers you have
happy heritage day
ahahahaaaaa i LOVE the pink dress with the beads! oh my word i LIVED in mine in summer, it was bright blue and i always wore it over my swimming costume… just so amazing that we all adopted the same trends, even when we were ten years old.
loving all these pics xxx
I had one of those beady dresses too! Also used to run around macking clakcing noises
Can’t believe the dress you had when you were twelve still fits! That’s so awesome.
lol…. OMW..!!! I remember that pic and the day it was taken… and the cowboy jacket aswell..!! hahaha.. i think that pink outfit was actually passed down to me if im not mistaken??…lol
Lovely post… i like it! =)
I had a a similar dress to that, bead and all, it was usually worn when going to a pool party. I completely forgot about that. So awesome to remember it.
LOKL!!! Just realised that I haven’t seen any of your baby pics!!! It’s so super-cute, I can’t stop laughing! Great post. Really insightful.
Great idea for a post… I love the picture of you when you were 12!
Have fun on Heritage Day!
P.S. I love your bag.
Am going to enjoy Heritage Day by waking up to read through the Proudly SA blogs. I think the photo of you is super cute! You do look adorable.
Having something special is just the best – especially when it was made just for you. I don’t have any photos of me when I was younger though – they are all at my Mom’s house. Thanks for being Proudly SAffican!
the picture of you child is so cute!! love also the nowdays one, the dress you are wearing is very very pretty!
lovely post
I want fringes. I love them!
COol outfit, I love the bag.
No wonder I’ve been seeing childhood pics from other blogs!! That is such a cute photo pf you
I like the fringe-y detail on both the child pic of you and the adult one!
Can I just say your 12 year old hair is freakin amazing!! Also, I love love love fringed things too and have been on the lookout for like 6 years for the perfect fringed jacket! Ayyayay, one of these days….
xx
awwww you look so adorable!
and i love the dress you’re wearing, cool outfit!
Oh my goodness! You’re so lovely! And that hair. I’m jealous right now. I hope you enjoy your day ;D
You are adorable! And love that fringe leather jacket.
Love Grace.
It seems most of us had an outfit like my pink one! Glad I wasn’t the only one! Thanks for the kind words!!
@Emily, hehe at Pocahontas meets Barbie!
@fable fairy, looking forward to that giveaway!
@Nicole, it’s very possible that the pink ensemble was passed down to you!
Love the picture of you at 12, love the handbag, and just love your style in general!
well I think that your pink outfit is super cute
I love it =)
and the current one too
the dress looks great with the oxfords
-Bionica