Just a quick post on a current trend that definitely worth a show, and that is The Boyfriend Watch. You know how the story goes....you're in dating the hottie in highschool back in the days when Facebook wasn't around to make your relationship "official." The only thing that he could do to prove to you and the rest of the world that he loves you, was to give you his watch to wear. The boyfriend watch was what made it all official. It was like shouting to the world "look! We're dating!" And that's how the boyfriend watch came into existence. But nowadays, you don't need a man or should I say boyfriend to get your hands on one of these fashionable watches. You just need to go to any trendy store and you will find an array of beautiful, masculine watches for woman or feminine watches for men...that will compliment any outfit of choice! Even girls who have sweethearts in their lives still go out and buy their own boyfriend watch. Gone are the days when you needed to be in love to qualify!
Blazer, Boyfriend watch and clutch. Come onnnn. It's so pretty <3
So I have bought into this trend. My first boyfriend watch was a white link watch. I really wanted the Guess white link watch or a white link Toy Watch...but alas I could not afford that. So I tried to find the best generic equivalent, which happened to be a Tempo watch from American Swiss. That watch did me well, and I still wear it now and again, but I have found that the Boyfriend watch trend has shifted towards metallics now (think golds, bronzes, rose-golds are so in right now!) and more vintage-type leather straps.
Opaque white link Guess watch.
Then my boyfriend spoilt me by buying me a brown leather strap Hallmark watch. Such a stunning watch. I had been eyeing it out for a while since I seen one of my friends wearing it. I asked her about the watch, and she said it was actually a man's watch. I couldn't believe it. Its so beautiful, and yes it is boyfriend looking...but I thought it was definitely a masculine ladies watch instead of the other way around. I was wrong...it was a man's watch. I never thought I could really pull off wearing a man's watch, I had always like the idea of wearing one, but could I really pull it off? After seeing it on my friend and how good it looked, I knew I had to try it out. I found out the price, which was much lower than I expected (about R500) and was going to buy it for myself. And then got a surprised by my boyfriend when he came home with the watch for me after a working trip to Durban. So now not only do I have my dream boyfriend watch, it has so much sentimental value to. Lets just say, I am really happy with it.
My Boyfriend watch.
Here are some inspirational photos of boyfriend watches, all thanks to Pinterest.com
Today's post is more of a video blog, or rather a Vlog. My friends, as well as random people, are always asking me how I do my curls/waves in my hair. When I tell them that it is done with a GHD straightener, they sort of look at me funny. And then the next question is usually "How?" I remember my friend was the first person to introduce me to GHD curls, and once I seen how amazing these curls looked I just had to learn. She made it look so easy....so I gave it a try...but alas...a zigzag came out! Not a Victoria Secret type curl! Lol! Everybody has their own way or technique at doing these curls, so you really just need to find a way that suits you, depending on what type of curls you would like (Curly? Wavy? Red carpet curls?) Cleary, her technique did not work for me. So one day, I went to my hairstylist and said "Please TEACH ME how to do beachy curls with a GHD!" And he did. It worked like a charm.
I am not a fan of tight curls, so I go for more loose, wavy curls. Think beach hair!! However, I have my days when I want to rock the Red Carpet Ready look aswell. With GHD curls, you can go from hippie to elegant in just seconds:)
From beach curls....
To elegant loose curls.
Love it!
So now, I am going to share my GHD curling secrets with you, through a video I made. Introducing, my very first VLOG....
How I do GHD curls...
Your hair should look something like this afterwards...
Ahhhh...I hate hearing my own voice. But I know it will help others make their hair look FABULOUS!! Plus, summer is on it's way here in South Africa, which means December holidays at the beach. So dont just rely on that sea air...pack in your GHD!! Trust me.
