The Tshegofatso: June 2015

My Blogiversary

June 30, 2015

Has it been a year already?

When I started my blog I was completely clueless but the idea of having my own blog excited me. Since starting my blog I have had countless names, changed my template hundreds of times and learned a number of new things.

One of the things I learnt is that I am not the blogger out there. I used to think that there wass only a handful of bloggers. Luckily, I quickly discovered the Blogosphere. What an amazing place filled with bloggers of different genres.

In my one year of blogging I have met new people and learnt a couple of lessons. I am quite happy I didn't give up when I couldn't find a name that wasn't already taken. One thing I was afraid of was sharing my blog with people I know. I was scared of being judged. After a while I was like, "This is what I enjoy doing and I don't care what anyone thinks. "

If there is anything you ever want to do, go ahead and do it. Don't let people stop you from being happy. Find what you love and keep doing it whether it is blogging, posting a video of yourself dancing on YouTube or starting a magazine.

Now that I've done the first two, it is time to get to the third. I am starting a digital magazine! The magazine is called Illimitable and will launch on 1 August 2015. It will contain art, photography, fashion and things about life. Please check out the blog(here) to see some of the people who are going to be part of it.

My first year of blogging has been one crazy roller coaster ride. Despite its ups and downs (mostly ups) I am looking forward to many more years.

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Essence the gel nail polish Review♡

reviews June 29, 2015

When it comes to nail polish I don't believe in rules. I go with whatever I feel like. I apply dark colours in summer and bright colours in winter. I am totally a rebel, aren't I?

Recently I purchased the Essence the gel nail polish in the shade 'a whisper of spring'. The top trends were telling me no but my heart was saying yes. It is a pastel purple colour and I am pretty happy with how it turned out.

The nail polish only requires two coats but you need to be careful because some air bubbles may form. It has a a bit of glitter and anything with glitter goes on to my must-have list.

The gel mixture of the nail polish makes it longlasting which is always great. The downside however to this product is the amount of time it takes to dry. You need to be very patient, I speak from experience as I did smudge mine a couple of times which is the worst thing.

The nail polish comes at an affordable price of only R24, 90. It has its negatives but what product doesnt? I give Essence The Gel nail polish 8 out of 10.

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School's Out

June 24, 2015

School is finally out! Well, we still have two more days but I wrote my last exam on Friday so yes school is finally out! Where have I been and why haven’t I been blogging? Unfortunately, there have been some unforeseen circumstances which have prevented me from doing so. One being that my tablet broke and it contains 90% of my pictures and videos from my One Direction concert and a whole bunch of other important things. I’ve been trying to keep myself come knowing that I might lose everything. SO REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR FILES!

Now that’s out of the way let’s take a look at my outfit. I finally got to where my high neck crop top which I purchased in my mini haul. I really thought I would wait until summer but the sun was shining and the day was good.

Another mistake I made was not wearing stalkings with my really cool skort. There was a light breeze but according to my goosebumps it was a bit more than a light breeze.

Due to the fact that my outfit was pretty simple I wore a patterned kimono and of course my favourite wedges. Patterns are always a great way to add some oomf to your outfit and bring it to life. I feel as though my outfit lacked jewelry but I had a good time so who cares?

Top- Jay Jays

Skort- Factorie

Kimono- Cotton On

Wedges- Mr Price

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Top 5 Style Crushes

June 15, 2015

If it is style inspiration you are looking for, look no further because I have compiled a list of five stylish girls. Their sense of fashion has grabbed my attention and believe me, it will grab yours. Follow them on Instagram so you never miss any of their amazing outfits. They are the stylspirations of today and future stlye idols.

Tshepiso Ralehlathe @Tshepiso_ralehlathe

Tshepiso is a 22-year-old South African model. I love her chic, sophisticated sense of style. You can never go wrong with classic pieces. The contrast of the coat and crisp white top add on to the sleek look and the statement necklace just completes it.

Anna Grostina @highhsoul

Not only do I love Anna Grostina's style but her carefree spirit as well, she is most likely to be found on a roof somewhere. Anna is a Latvian model and her style is a bit more on the casual side. Always got to be prepared for an adventure, right? The skater skirt and the chunky knit are the perfect combination. Sweaters will always be in style which makes them a staple piece.

Lydia @deaddsouls

For some grunge style I chose Lydia who is a fashion blogger at http://deaddsouls.com. It is almost as if she walked straight out of the 90s. If you are aiming for a 90s look an oversized denim jacket, Dr Martens and a chocker are the way to go.

Zolee Griggs @zolee_g

Before we get to, fashion blogger, Zolee Griggs' outfit can we just appreciate her box braids. They're absolutely beautiful and I believe they add on to the look. Now let's get to the outfit, although it is rather simple the skirt adds a pop of colour. I've never seen shoes like that but I must say, I'm loving them.

Amanda Steele @makeupbymandy24

Last but definitely not least is 15-year-old youtuber Amanda Steele. I love all her outfits but this sporty look is the one that stands out. This is a great and I quote her words, "back from tennis match straight to party look." When in doubt sporty luxe is the way to go.

Who is your style crush?

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Tantalize by Revelon Review♡

reviews June 12, 2015

I love trying out new perfumes and experimenting with different fragrances. After hours of walking around the mall searching for the perfect scent I finally decided to pick up Tantalize by Revelon.

The bottle is simple yet intriguing, it resembles a precious gem. The bottle is slim and a roundish shape. Red in colour, it screams dangerous and exotic. Enough about the bottle, it is what's inside that matters after all.

What made this scent stand out from the rest? It is feminine and delicate. It is a mix of a sweet, floral scent with a bit of something electrifying. It is addictive, you just can't get enough, it is tantalising.

The fragrance is longlasting although not as long as I would have liked, I do assure you that a single spray will take you a long way. It is rather affordable for its value, I got it for R295, which makes it a must have

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Cold day, warm spirit♡

outfit June 07, 2015

No matter the day, weather or season I will always find an excuse to wear my jelly shoes. I will not let the weather stop me from living my life to the fullest!

Stalkings are such a great invention. A total life saver, they allow me to wear my favourite summer outfit in winter. Which means I stay winning. I got my pair of stalkings from Edgars and I love how they aren't too thin.

The rest of my outfit is pretty simple a black top, a black skater skirt, a denim jacket and a chocker. Let's not forget about my backpack. Buying it was the best decision I ever made, I take it with me wherever I go. I got it from Factorie I'm not sure if you can still find it because I purchased it a while ago.

This outfit is perfect for a day at the movies and window shopping, which is exactly what I did.

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Mini haul♡

haul June 03, 2015

I have been so busy recently. I have written four exams, I am working on my new Youtube channel and I am also working on something else which I will announce soon. This weekend I decided to ease the pre exam stress by doing a fun run and a little shopping.

I thought I'd share my items with you in a mini haul.

I purchased another U-tube skirt. A U-tube skirt for a Youtuber. I just fell in love with the print and it was the only one that was my size. I guess it was a match made in heaven.

"One cannot have too many U-tube skirts. "-Tshegofatso Maseko

I bought the halter top from Jay Jays, I have so many plans for it. I know the clothing I bought isn't very warm for the upcoming winter but they were on sale so I guess I'm the real winner.

It is the first I've purchased this perfume, it is Tantalize by Revelon. It smells amazing and I will be posting a review soon.

Chasing hope is a Christian novel which I bought from Cum books. I read the synopsis and I was immediately intrigued and yes I will be posting a review once I've read it.

Temporary tattoos used to be my life when I was younger. I feel as though I just took a step back into the past. The memories. The person who brought these back deserves an award.

This message also applies to the person who brought chokers back. I was probably just a toddler when they were in style but I get to experience them too. The crystal necklace was actually the first item I bought in this mini but since it's my favourite I thought I'd save it for last. I pretty sure it's going to be a part of me from now onwards.

The chocker, necklace and temporary tattoos are all from Lovisa. I will also be doing a review on the temporary tattos so be prepared. I've got plenty of posts lined up so don't go anywhere!