A Ray of Style #12

Midnight Sparkle 

Outfit Post by Raysa

My cousin Raysa and I recently attended a close family wedding, and I thought to would be the perfect opportunity to do an outfit post. But as luck would have it, All our cameras completely gave up on us. And I don't think the professional wedding photographer would have been too thrilled nor interested in snapping our little photo shoot. Thankfully, her iPhone came to the rescue - hence the slight blurriness of the pictures, but she looked exquisite nonetheless. Most of the weddings we attend usually call for formal black tie attire. Ray wears a midnight blue sequined column gown with cap sleeves, which she had custom made.

She Wears:

 *A midnight blue fully sequined evening gown made by a local South African designer.

*Beaded gold and navy necklace - Accessorize

*Teal and gold crystal embellished bag - Accessorize

*Teal suede heels - Woolworths department store

*Special Thanks to Raysa for partaking in this outfit post. 

A Ray of Style #11

Printed Palazzo
Outfit Post by Raysa

My cousin Raysa has taken time off from her exams to do another snazzy style shoot for my blog. She has brightly taken to the orange pop trend that's been prevailing. Ray pairs her classic coral Zara blouse with a pair of printed palazzo pants, which if you're over 1.75m, is an effortlessly chic fashion feat to accomplish. Would you wear a pair of wide-legged pants?

She Wears:

Bright Orange Blouse - Zara

Geometric print palazzo pants - Topshop

Orange flower topped flats - Liu Jo

Gold leaf bracelet - Lovisa.co.au

Orange blouse by Theory at Farfetch.com $122

Zig Zag print wide leg pants at Topshop.com $90

Gold leaf bracelet - Collette by Collette Dinnigan At Lovisa.co.au $16.99

Coral plastic flower sandals - Mel Shoes by Melissa £25

*Special thanks to Raysa for the photos and for participating in this outfit post.

A Ray of Style #10

Being Bohemain
Outfit Post by Raysa 

Whilst we experience icy cold temperatures here in the middle of the country, my very lucky cousin Raysa enjoys a mild 21 degree winter on the coast. She has put together an attractive indie-chic festival inspired look, pairing a denim shirt with white skinny jeans and a cotton embroidered top. Adding bohemian touches, Ray accessorized with a prettily printed head scarf, colour-blocked shoes and an elegant two-tone satchel bag.

She Wears:

White ankle-cropped skinny jeans - Zara

Embroidered tank top - Abercrombie and Fitch

Light wash chambray shirt - Forever 21

Printed head scarf - Bedoon Essm (Dubai)

Brown satchel bag with lime green strap - Century 21

Tri-coloured suede ankle strap shoes - Zara

Dolce & Gabbana cat-eye sunnies - Sunglass Hut (South Africa)

Steal Her Style

Embroidered white tank top. Topshop £28. Bleached white jeans with contrasting thread. Zara $39.99. Chambray Slim Fit Western Shirt. 7 For All Mankind $146. Tan crossbody bag with lime lace detailing. Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams.com £39. Silver plated onyx oval pendant. Thehut.com £26.99. Animal print sunny mix scarf. www.welikefashion.com €25. Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses at House of Fraser.com £134. 
Rubix fuchsia, teal and orange suede pumps. Therapy at theiconic.com.au $39.95

*A Special Thanks to the lovely Ray for participating in this outfit post.

A Ray of Style #9

Tribal Style
Outfit Post by Raysa

Of all the outfit posts that my cousin Ray has done for my blog, this was the first one where I was the designated photographer. I didn't realize how tricky it was being behind the camera and now I know how challenging it can for fashion bloggers to find the right lighting, location and background. I also discovered it takes some talent achieving those natural, professional looking poses. My respect for all of you who do this everyday just went up by a 100 points.

We shot these photos at a countryside lodge during a family reunion. Ray went for a vibrant look in cobalt blue and sunflower yellow. She styled her buttoned-back blouse with a colourful tribal inspired paisley print skirt, accessorizing with a bright yellow statement necklace.

 She Wears:

Cobalt blue blouse - Zara

Scarf print maxi skirt - Mango

Yellow beaded necklace - Lovisa

Watch - Marc Jacobs

 

Get The Look

*A special thanks to my model Ray for the use of these photographs. 

A Ray of Style #8

Rainbow Florals
Outfit Post by Raysa

We are still enjoying sunny summer weather here in the South of Africa, so cousin Ray (more affectionately known as Raysa) makes the best of it by offering to do another personal style post for me. Ray balances out a flurry of colourful florals with a black tee, accessorizing with a pair of green wedges and a statement beaded bib necklace.

She Wears:

Floral and black maxi dress - Topshop

Suede green wedge heel sandals - Zara

Black beaded necklace - Forever 21

Similar Style

*A Special Thanks to Raysa for participating in this outfit post.

A Ray of Style #7

Minted Green & Tangerine
Outfit Post by Ray

As I am extremely camera shy, I am grateful to have my stylish younger cousin Ray volunteer (willingly, I swear), to be my blog model. It's summertime here in SA, and she displays a breezy feminine look with vibrant splashes of tangerine & minted green.

She Wears:

White lace top - Forever 21

Aqua mint maxi skirt - Truworths (which is a local retail brand)

Mock croc tangerine sling bag - H&M

Scalloped edge ballet flats - Zara

Rings - Forever 21

Steal Her Style

I've found a few similar pieces to recreate Ray's serene summer look.

White lace top by Modstrom at welikefashion.com - $64

Green pleated maxi skirt at chicwish.com - $50

Tangerine tri-lock clutch bag with gold metal detail at Topshop - $77

White La Di Da printed bow ballet pumps at Asos - $22

Rose & leaf ring - $8

Owl embossed cameo ring - $11.50

Cream bow ring - $8

All rings by Accessorize.com

*Special Thanks to Ray for participating in this outfit post

A Ray Of Style #6

The 'Spencer Hastings' Look

by Ray

Ray's outfit is inspired by Spencer Hastings, who you may know from the TV popular series 'Pretty Little Liars'. Spencer, played by Troian Bellisario is noted for her layering of feminine and masculine pieces in neutral colours. Her style is the epitome of classic and preppy. 

Ray's Spencer-Inspired Outfit

Bright Coral blouse - Forever 21

Caramel knitted cardigan - Zara

Tan oxford pumps - Forever New

Get The Look

*Special thanks to my dear cousin Ray for this outfit post.

A Ray Of Style #5

Cobalt Blue & Black

Outfit Post By Ray

I am lucky to have my cousin Ray on 'Outfit Post' duties once again. She mixes bold colours and trendy pieces to form this savvy look.

She Wears:

Electric blue button back blouse - Zara

Black Leggings

Black and leopard print ballet flats - Zara

Saffron yellow satchel bag - Charles & Keith

Steal Her Style:

*Special Thanks to Ray for the photographs.

A Ray Of Style #4

Colour Blocked

Outfit Post by Ray
My cousin Ray displays a cool and vibrant colour-blocked outfit perfect for the hot South African summer we're having. I wish I could also pull off a pair of palazzo's this well - but I don't meet the height requirement. Think I'd look like a pixie that drowned in oversized pants :o

She Wears:

Electric blue palazzo pants - Woolworths

A sunny yellow top - Express

Emerald green chain handle bag - Forever New

Crystal studded perspex shoes - Aldo

A Ray Of Style #3

Floral Coral

Outfit Post by Ray
I asked my darling cousin Ray to share another outfit post for my blog. I'm thankful she obliged, but unfortunately her designated photographer (aka 'little brother') was mysteriously on sick leave. I think maybe he is 'sick' of us two dragging him into fashion shoots, getting him unwillingly involved, all without pay. Little brothers...gotta love 'em & bribe them ;) From these photos, it seems she's found a temporary replacement.

She Wears:

Coral self-printed top - Forever New

Denim blue skinny jeans

Turquoise shoulder bag with tan straps - Gorgeous

Floral sequined brogues - Forever 21

Metallic headband - Forever 21

Love these brogues, if she were my size I would've stolen them by now.

*Special Thanks to Raysa for the outfit photos.

A Ray Of Style #2

Why Oh Why Polka Dots

Outfit Post by Ray
My dearest cousin Ray has agreed to do another outfit post for my blog. Now, she is well aware of my long-standing polka dot phobia (do not laugh - it's a real thing), but she nonetheless sent me these photos of her cute but very polka dotted dress. I have a feeling she is trying to stage some sort of intervention - in order to convert me into a fellow dot devotee. I don't think there's a 'spot' of hope for that ever happening ;) 

She Wears:
Tan and white polka dot top, with belt - Pull & Bear

Black skinnies - French Connection

Black mock croc sling bag - Aldo

Black brogues - Express (similar pair available at Aldo)

*Muchas Gracias Ray!

A Ray Of Style #1

Summer Chic
Outfit Post by Ray

I asked my 'sister in style' and shopping partner in crime, Ray, to share her savvy-mod, boho-chic street style for my blog. She has a closet I would love to raid and a flair for fashion that is effortlessly cool.

Navy blue top with floral skirt and tan skinny belt - Forever 21

Bejeweled tan sling bag - Splash

Ballet flats - Mr Price

*Thanks to Ray for the photographs.