I love Candy!

Statement watches and chunky bracelet are all the buzz, wanna try the trend? here are some ideas. I'm pro bargain hunting, but for this one, going for a reputable brand of watches is advisable. Watches can last you a long time, so they're worth the splurge! Then go cheaper on the bracelets. Studs, pearls, friendship bracelets, charms! just about anything, go crazy! :)

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Been wearing this watch almost everyday since I bought it! I looove it. It's a Minx from American Swiss. Bracelets from Mr. Price

collars

Accessorised with tips, chokers or nifty necklaces, collars take centre stage in fashion, yet again. From the permanent Peter-pan to the attach/detach ones, I'm absolutely in love with all the collar trends.

One of my favourite shirts, two-tone with detachable tips, got it from Fashion Express

pic via Tumblr

So girlie and pretty, I like it! source

this is ideal for a leo print fan like myself (source)

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Now let's go get collarD!

Spring! is that you?

So I've been going on about how much I miss spring, Gosh I do! This whole week has been nice and warm in East London. Hot even, I couldn't pass an opportunity to rock a summer frock! I will dress up this lacey baby in future. But I wasn't in the mood for heels this day so my rope sandals won!

Sunnies: Mr. Price, Dress, bag and sandals: Fashion Express, Jacket had it for over 5 years, forgot where I got it

Had to keep the jacket close by in case the weather changed

new buys

So I haven't shopped much in a while. Yesterday I spoiled myself with a few essentials.

1. I've long been needing a hot new timepiece :D, got this silver and gold Minx Watch at American Swiss, I heart it! Gosh!
2. I've heard a lot of good things about The Body Shop's Vitamin C Energising Face Spritz, it's nice hey, I'm sure it's even better in summer.
3.  Gold rimmed sunglasses from Mr. Price, these are a bit bigger for my face, but I like them, so I'll be roaming around like an insect.

4. Legit blue nail polish, got nothing to say about it, it's just nail polish lol

5. Maybelline Fit Me 30 concealer! I've used concealer before, but this one is just perfect for highlighting under my eye and 'perfecting' my brows! I'm sold.

6. Beaded earring from Mr. Price, bright and colourful and cheap too :D

Ping Blazer from a boutique in town

Leather biker jacket! can't wait to wear it(OOTD coming soon)

Got these pants are from Legit, they're are purple not blue actually, my camera is colour blind lol

Swatches for the nude lipsticks bellow(both from Ralo cosmetics)

New Name

Yes it's still me, Small Town Girl. I've just changed the name of my blog, I felt like "small town art East London" was just too limiting. I have plans to move to another city someday , so I needed something less limiting. I will be putting up my new logo and layout soon! XoXo.

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Forever New hits East London

Australian clothing retailer Forever New opened at Hemingways mall East London on Monday, much to the delight of us small town style/fashion addicts. From the dazzling and daring accessories to the pretty pastel and 'shy' shades of beige, I'm sold! Pity I'm broke at the moment, I couldn't buy anything at the store, but as soon as get sorted I'll haul.

Forever New(source)

Stunning Gold neckpiece

Denim and Red

Denim shirt: Hand Ten, Legit jeans, Mr Price boots and belt, Jay Jay's cat eye sunglasses , Fashion Express bag

Last Saturday a close friend arranged a "get together" in Mdantsane. This is what I wore. It wasn't the first time I'd worn the outfit, the only difference is that I'd worn it with leo print flat pumps previous. Love what the wedge leopardprint boots added! pure fierceness! and my oh so gorg neck-piece.  For some weird reason though, I didn't take any pics

Choke me!

I choose not to say anything about this day(February, 14), because it's not a holiday. I'm working, all is as normal. It's not life changing, doesn't make me stop and think, like Pass over(aka Easter), Christmas or New year, my birthday or my son's. In a nutshell, I'm not moved by Valentines Day. J

Enough about that, now something I like, accessories!
My latest obsession is a gold choker(neck-piece). Below are pictures of some of my favourite(style-wise) celebrities wearing some nice chokers. Hopefully soon I'll post a pic of myself rocking my own stunning piece J

The lovely Ms Keys or should I say Mrs Beatz? and the equally gorgeous Swizz Beatz

Vanessa Simmons(My most fav. Preacher's daughter)wearing a choker/belt piece by Giuseppe Zanotti 

Ms Kim K, well the neckpice isn't exactly a choker but  it and an equal oomph to her LBD as a choker!

Beyonce on the video of "Who run the world"wearing the choker/belt by Giuseppe Zanotti 

The GZ piece is a firm favourite, I see. Venus Williams, or is Serena? after all these years still don't know who's who between those girls.lol

1. Kenneth Jay Lane - Satin Gold Hinged Collar
2. Nelly - Choker Necklace
3. Dannijo for Vena Cava - Naomi Necklace
4. Kenneth Jay Lane - Snake Chain Bib
5. Urban Renewal - Gold Coil Necklace
6. Alexis Bittar - Liquid Collar
(sources: http://www.nataliesmenagerie.com) and fashionbombdaily.com 

Feathers Accessories

I'm always wary of over accessorising and often end up under accessorised. Which is I often opt for statement pieces, that don't require stacking! I wear one, say a headband/earrings/neck piece and I'm good and ready to go. Feather accessories do exactly that for me..check these out...

pic from Fashionstangirl.blogspot.com

Headband from 9's

my earrings from Mr. Price

yes vincent accessories