TAKKIES AND TULIPS : Fashion

HI MY BUDS🎕

I HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL AND HAVING AN AMAZING START TO THIS NEW WEEK.

So for the Month Of August I have decided that every Tuesday I will be posting. This week's post is all about reading. 📚

I am a writer and reader By heart. I absolutely love the way I can live all these different stories I read. I usually play them out in my head as stories progress but I can honestly say that I do get very demotivated to read, I'm either tired, busy or just not in the mood. And then I have alot of books that go to waste.

So for myself I have created a few ways I'm order to make sure that I can read my books completely and successfully. Also reaching reading goals that I set out for myself.

NUMBER 1 - ORGANIZATION

I used to just have my books all over, that way I definitely never used to read them as often, also they would get really damaged or even the risk of getting damaged.

So I create a space to organize my books. I have a bookshelf, which you don't need. Even if you have desk space or even space in your cupboard where your books can fit neatly.

This way I also know every book I have in my collection and I feel like I'm setting goals for myself knowing that they are right there and I feel less guilty knowing I'm getting through all my books. Especially if they are apart of a book series I love reading them all order and having all the books in the collection.

P.S. I keep all my unread books in a different section so I know which ones I haven't read. So I can build up the eagerness to read them as well.

NUMBER 2 - READING SPACE

This was a tough one. I can easily get in my bed and read ten pages no problem, but that's when I didn't work full time. Or I didn't have my weekends full spending time with my family or writing articles.

I now create a reading space. Even if it's just a chair in the corner of your room, or sitting on top of your blankets on your bed and setting a reminder to read even 3 pages.

I even love to sit in our back yard, around my dogs and sit in the sun with a new book, or even re reading some of my favourites.

As Long as it's a space where you won't be too distracted and it takes away from the story or your commitment to your book. But also a place where you are calm and can enjoy your book for as long as possible. It's all about you reading your favourite genre and having a blast. It also doesn't make it feel like it's forced or even like homework. But more so like a calm, peaceful, and serene part of your week or day that you've been waiting for.

NUMBER 3 - READING APPS

This might seem like a 'Lazy Option'. I for one think it's pretty genius, and I will tell you why. We are in a huge digital day and age. Where we are all connected somehow to technology and what is easier and more efficient than having all your favourite books all in one place. Also SPACE SAVER!!

It's a great way to also make it easier in your everyday life if you really want to read a book and have no space for either a hard copy. Or feel it's better at night. Also having a device in your hand will make you not want to fall asleep and damaging your device. Also it's easier all around if you are more technological.

My big sister recently introduced me to an APP called ANY BOOKS

This is a free app that only requires either a WIFI OR DATA source. Which is so efficient.

All you have to do is either log in with your Facebook or EMAIL account.

You have access to thousands of books from all your favourite authors. You may even purchase books online, which means that the Authors will also be benefitting from you using this APP.

For me the best part is, this app is so accessible especially with me that is quite busy, it reminds me daily to slow down read a few pages. And live each story I read.

It is broken down in genres and new releases. It will even suggest to you high rating books of the week and top picks from your favourites genres which you apply when you first sign up to use the app.

You can find it in your APP store. I will also link it right here. ANYBOOKS

The best part about this app it shows you how many pages you've read and how many you have left you feel quite accomplished when you flip the pages (which you actually swipe through) and see how much progress you've made. You can also easily delete or even re download. Another thing is it doesn't take up much space.

ANYBOOKS is a lifesaver App.

My sister uses this app for her kids and they enjoy all the books they ca and read on their tablets. It also gives them a keen sense to pick up more books that watch movies or play games. And it really creates a unique rhythm if you'd like to start reading more but don't have time to go to the bookstores or cant really afford to buy them at that particular moment, some books have really become expensive.

So if you are in the mood to read a good book, go ahead and try these 3 tips and I promise you will love it.

The best way to live your life, is to maybe imagine you in a few more. What can hurt when youre a princess for 3 hours.

ALL MY LOVE

KEESHA OF TAKKIES&TULIPS

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Blogging and Beauty on a Budget.

GOOD DAY ALL MY BEAUTIFUL READERS

So as some of you may have seen I attended a wedding of one of my very close friends just at the beginning of May the beginning of the cold season and the first thing I thought was OH SHOOT I have to dress warm. And I need to be stylish, and I need to dress my new body AND AND AND!!!!

But before you do anything, This is step number one.

The worst thing is knowing exactly what you want to look like or want to wear and when you get to the store or get your package and it looks hideous on you (in my opinion). It really makes me not want ti dress up because then I might as well keep to my sneaker and jeans tradition and not break away from it cause there I feel most comfortable.

But this step helped me understand my body so much more, and there for how much better I can dress my body shape up.

So I am short, with broad shoulders and a bit of a tummy and yes cause of all my chocolates a double chin and big cheeks, not to forget my thicker thighs and long arms.

Number 1

Dressing short legs always go with a pants or skirt that will elongate your legs, something high waisted and if you find one with a pattern even better. They add length and there for your formal or semi formal outfit will be a hit and you will look taller.

Number 2

For broad shoulders I decided a polo-neck will work best, it will make our face look smaller, bring your shoulders together and therefore not make them look so broad and bam! You SLAY. For a few other options try getting halter tops, tips with thin straps and form fitting. Slouchy tops can make your shoulders wider.

Number 3

For your tummy, guys i really do love shaper underwear but wow I also love to breathe hey, and this was just messing my life up haha, so I thought wait BODY SUITS do all the things, they really make pull your outfit together literally, it makes your tummy look flat and it helps hide away any back rolls while making you look slim and its 10x more comfy than these shaper shorts.

Try also wearing tops that elongate your neck and BIG POINT, make sure you dont slouch. because when you do your whole body pushes forward and your tummy looks bigger.

My outfit of choice for the wedding was

THIS!!!! I looked every where and I could not find anything that now fit my needs for my body type, So when all else failed I went to the Chinese mall!!

This place has bargains for days, and the most beautiful Styles you don't always find in the store.

I found these high waisted pants with the most amazing pattern, it was light in texture, smooth and it was only R120.00

I also found this Velvet Ribbed Polo-neck Body suit that really brought this pants to life, I was scared the pattern would throw the outfit off but it Did not. It looked stunning and it was R100.00

I paired it with my pointed block heels i got from Ackermans, and can you believe it was the most expensive piece of my outfit it was R170.00 the point really made the flared pants look so different and made my legs look longer.

And this guys is what it looked like

My makeup of choice was Rose Gold because I had on these gold burgundy earrings I thought I would keep my face simple, elegant and with a pop of shimmer.

It really gave me so much confidence the moment I felt good about my body, I was dressing wrong because In my head I didn't like the way I looked but I didn't realise I just Needed to find my body type and make it work for me. And in tune make my outfit work for me, there's so many other ways to wear these pieces separately with different combinations.

I have worn this body suit with a high waisted light stain denim jeans. With my floral black boots i bought at Mr Price for R299.00 and a black belt with a gold buckle I got at Mr Price as well for R60.00.

I too wore it with a floral skirt I got At Mr price for R 100.00 and the pointed block heel from Ackermans with black stockings.

What I learned in this process is, be true to yourself, be confident and always make sure you are comfortable. Do not dress to fit any one else's opinion of you. You can make it work if you really try.

SO find your body type, find clothes that accentuate the parts of your body you might not like, because you make the outfit the outfit doesn't make you.

To see more pictures from the wedding please do log onto my social media and let me know did I make it work for me? Cause I slayed!!!!