Affordable fashion.

Where do I go? South Africa of course!!! Well, at least that is where I got my market-weaver's bracelets. Madewell is now selling these for only $10. (I have to admit I bought 6 for under $20 in Africa, but who can get there on a whim?)

They are hand made in Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa. I bought them at a teeny gift shop in SA at the Waterfront!

Nominated at the Lovelies

Cousin Julie nominated me among the fashion blogs at the Lovelies! Hop on over and vote for me asap if you don't mind...and pass on to your friends!!!

http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com/

Look for my blog header, Daily Ann-tidote, with the dandelion!

Here is a pic of last night's hike up Lion's Head and taking a moment to enjoy the sunset...

OOTO

You heard me. I'm out of the office...and out of commission. Leaving on a (few) (long) jet plane(s) to Africa....

See you in a week...maybe?

In my absence, go ahead and buy the new Radiohead album. Things like this don't happen every day..

NY FW

One day I would really really like to be in attendance at fashion week.

Doesn't it look fabulous?

This time, I'll settle with a trip to Africa.

Jammin.

I'm quite ready to escape to Africa...got Cyn's play list (as requested) ready and anxious to get this show on the road.

ps I'm wearing Orange Fizz by Chanel...

Happy Friday!!

Hi Cousin Cynthia.

I miss you. Around this time last year we were together with you for Thanksgiving.

Vacation...

It's Summer time... I'm going on a mental vacation...will be back soon...thanks for your comments and feedback in the meantime!!!

xoxo,

ab

Tsonga

During my time in South Africa, my cousin took me to a Tsonga shop near the Wine lands. Tsonga is a hand made leather (shoes & accessories) brand that began in South Africa, everything crafted by the Zulu women by hand. Tsonga created the program Thread of Hope to "empower and uplift a community of women in KwaZulu-Natal midlands in South Africa".

The Thread of Hope site tells their mission strait forwardly: to turn their abilities into real futures for their children. The women of Tsonga have their story (and dreams) told on the TOH site. I was touched by their story and wanted to support them.

I bought a pair of shoes and some small Elle wallets for gifts.

wearing my shoes while having "sundowners"

Elle wallets

**Some of their products are available online!