It's Friday and I...

... absolutely cannot wait for my best friend's Sailor-themed birthday party. This is my outfit.
... am hitting the gym really hard to be able to pull it off!
... received photos from the photographer who did a 'mini shoot' at the Woelag interview. Watch this space for uploads.
... will be paying some attention to our blog today. The logo is being designed as we speak.
... am being whisked away for a romantic weekend. I wonder what the boyfriend planned. Oooh!
... am very excited about our Beer Fest Competition! Have you sent me your entries yet? No? Click here to see how you can win a party with my sister and I at Cape Town Festival of Beer.
... am building quite a collection of YDE dresses! I just can't leave that shop empty-handed.
... am meeting up with all my gal pals tomorrow at the Mount Nelson Hotel for a champagne breakfast.
... really can't wait to see the music video for Dinosaur. Any day now!
... am counting down the minutes to the big move. Yes, yes, I will be driving you crazy with all my house-moving-talk.
... don't wanna work today (or ever, really)!
... couldn't care less about the royal engagement. Pfft.
... have started with my Christmas shopping. It is my favourite time of the year.
... will be on leave in less than a month. Bring on the holiday and relaxation!
... love my dark hair, but I'm over the fringe. Even though it looks cool, it's so unpractical on hot days.
... am just going to take it easy this weekend, because next weekend I have to squeeze in four events in three days PLUS packing. I'm going to need loads of energy drinks or super powers.

Happy Friday everyone!

J

(Image: Writer's own. Please do not copy/ use without permission)

Cape Town's First Beer Festival: Win a party with us!

Who ever said beer is a 'man's thing', really needs to rise to the occasion. Beer might not beat champagne or a nice Cosmopolitan, but I tell you, there's nothing like an ice cold beer on a hot day or hangover! People interact with beer just as much as they do on wine or whisky, male or female.

Cape Town Festival of Beer is the first festival to bring people together to celebrate beer and the art of brewing. Cape Town will be having its first beer fest from the 25th to the 27th of November 2010 from noon till 10pm, on the fields of Hamilton's Rugby Club in Green Point.

Now, just to prove to you that beer isn't something that belongs to the male domain, I'm giving two lucky gals a chance to come party with me and my sister (and you know, we have fun everywhere we go). Your prize will include a ticket to the Oktober-Fest-style Festival and a little goodie bag. All you have to do is either Twitpic a picture of you with a beer in hand (remember to include me in your Tweet) or e-mail me your picture. Every picture is an entry, so be creative to stand out from the rest. Leading up to the big day, I'll put some of the best pictures on my blog. So frauleins, if you like beer, festivals or a good party, then this giveaway is for you!

What to do at the Festival? If you're into Rugby, the final Springbok international game of the season will be screened live in the Carling Black Label tent. For the food-lovers, there will be a braai and cooking-with-beer competition, judged by Jan Braai. Furthermore there will be tug-of-war competitions (if you're feeling brave), live performances, food stalls and of course, loads of beer tasting. Just think: traditional South African festival.

And if you don't win? You can buy a ticket to the festival here or visit the website for more information. You can also follow Cape Town Festival of Beer on Twitter.

Go on and enter - the competition is now officially open! You have until Wednesday, the 24th to send in your pictures. The winner will be announced the next morning, 25th of November. If you're entering this competition, it means that you agree to the terms and conditions, and that you're available on the 27th of November. Further details will be arranged with the winners.

Good luck!!
Jemma

Terms and conditions:
The winners will be chosen by myself and my sister
Your entry might feature on my blog and FB page
Should you be the winner, you will be featured on my blog again
The prize is non-transferable
The competition is open to females over 18 only
Winners have to arrange own transport to Green Point
Winners have to be available on the 27th of November for the Festival
Each picture that is sent in, will count as an entry

Why I should write for Bronx Ladies!

Y'all know my obsession with blogging and my obsession (which is an understatement) with shoes! So when I saw that Bronx Ladies SA is doing a bloggers search where you can win a whole year's supply of shoes, I nearly fainted! I mean, how can I just let that opportunity pass me by? Hell no!
Earlier this month Cape Town Girl announced on her blog that Bronx is searching for a "gorgeous, sexy girl-about-town who leads a fun, fashion-and-party-filled lifestyle, who would write about everything from what’s hot on the catwalks to what’s hot in their wardrobes right now".

And, if you think you're a cool chick-blogger who can totally pull this off, then go ahead and enter here. You can write about any topic of up to 300 words! Just think of that prize - shoes for a whole effing year! So darlings, allow me to attempt an entry and tell convince Bronx Ladies SA that I should write for them...

I love blogging, because it's an escape. Here I can tell you what's on my mind, I can express, I can be silly, I can be funny, I can be random and I can just let it all out. Here I get to be myself. I love writing, especially blogging, because there are no rules. Not in my blog, anyway.


I show girls that I'm just like them. I am hooked on competitions and freebies. I share the things I can’t say no to, that most people won’t even admit to! I come across fabulous finds, be it expensive Jimmy Choos or self-help books. I even introduce my readers to new things, like NoMU Foods or great photographers. I hate going to gym and while others blog about fitness advice, I tell you the unwritten rules of a gym. I blog about my personal life, my animals and my great friends. I'm not afraid to speak my mind and tell people to boycott L'Oreal because of their animal testing. I embrace my inner-prophet and make up quotes or inspirational lists. I show my motherly side and tell girls about the stages of a break-up or things that every girl should invest in. I have a glamorous side too and go for photo shoots and attend great events where I rub shoulders with celebs. Or I would just make up an excuse to party and have loads of champagne!

I think I should write for Bronx because I'm a normal girl and I talk like a normal, straight-forward, shoe-addict, fashion-loving, fun City girl. I don't use big words that would require my readers to first use Thesaurus. Because seriously, who talks like that? But when I do talk, people listen. I grab attention because I talk sense and people can relate. That's why I should write for YOU Bronx.

Feel like some TLC? Well, WIN it!

Fellow skinnies-in-the-making-slash-blogging-babes are running a FAB competition to win some serious, much needed, pampering at The Urban Spa!

- 30 Minute Hot Stone Back and Neck Massage
- Stress Relief Head Massage
- Specialised Facial
- Warm Paraffin Hand and Foot dip and Massage
- Refreshments

Visit the Skinny Bitches in the Making blog by clicking here and follow the instructions to enter! Hurry, because there's only about one more week left!

Pick me, pick me! I'll totally play the sympathy card if it will work...

Jemma

(Image found here)

Win with Miss Molly Fashions!

It's competition time again and I'm glad to announce that fellow blogger and fashionista, Miss Molly, is giving away some hot couture! This time you can choose your fashion piece if you win, so I've decided I'll go for the floral print skirt.

Go on, enter this really cool giveaway! Click here!
Be sure to follow her blog and browse (and buy) all her designs.

J

Being Brazen and Miss Molly Giveaway!

In case you were wondering why no giveaways featured on my blog recently, don't worry, I came across a very cool comp on Being Brazen's blog! Behold, a floral skirt giveaway. It might sound like a bit of an anti-climax, because, what is a simple skirt with floral prints nogal? Well, I love clothes, I love skirts and if I can get a custom made one FREE, then heck, I'm so entering! I will rock this piece of à la mode. Just wait and see.

Visit this marvellous lady's blog and enter!

Thanks Being Brazen and Miss Molly for yet another giveaway. Now come on, let miss JJ win something!

JJ

Giveaway on Kim Gray's website

Ah, competitions! My life would be boring without it.

One of my favourite bloggers-slash-stylist is Kim Gray and one of the reasons I love her so much, is her cool giveaways! This time she's running a competition to win these limited edition D&G aviators, which were espesially designed for the SWC. While everybody else is blowing their Vuvuzelas, I'll watch upon thy wearing these fab shades.

I'm not a huge soccer fan, but I've got my SA mirror socks to show my support for my country. I just find it so amazing spectacular when I see all the cars driving around with their mirror socks and wavin' flags - from the taxi's to the BMW's. What a proud moment it will be when the foreign visitors come and see this too.

Back to the competition. Thank you Kim Gray for this wonderful giveaway and thank you to the experts at Dolce & Gabbana for bringing fashion to soccer.

*crossing fingers and toes*
Jemma

Image and comp found here

Time to win on Being Brazen's blog!

If you're anything like me, you'll love freebies and winning things - when and if that (ever) happens! Well, there's another competition on Being Brazen's blog to win this beautiful gold dipped heart pendant. I love it and i want it!!
check out her blog and ENTER away - Image and comp found here

One day, I'll have my own giveaways! *wink*