Many years ago, when I had a little bit of time, I started writing a blog, mainly focused on style, filled with OOTD posts and lists of fashionista-worthy finds. I wrote about fashion and style with what I hoped was a witty take on life and surely didn’t take any of it too seriously. I think people enjoyed that I was not a giraffe posting my outfits as gifted to me by an influencer-friendly brand, and that my posts reflected my genuine taste and what a no-way-near-skinny mom of two who adored style and loved trying trends, old and new. I also loved writing about my favourite London and Paris haunts and always posted a summary of our travels that others could use to prepare ideas for their own trips.
In 2016, my work life took an interesting turn, and I starting writing less and less as I tried to make sense of it all… I just didn’t feel inspired anymore and was very busy with other things. With our big move from London to Johannesburg in 2017, I stopped writing altogether. Life got in the way, and I also found it odd that people would make my blog into more than what it was, a lighthearted little corner of the superficial internet.
However, I love writing and sharing interesting finds and ideas, and I couldn’t stay away after all… Also I’ve missed having an outlet for my thoughts on life, mainly the stylish kind, hence the name for this page. So I’m back. The fact that we are in lockdown here like pretty much everywhere means life is full of slow, quiet moments, times when I would love to write about fun things such as how do I prepare for a beach holiday (one has to believe those will be back, I don’t want to give in to ultra pessimism) and what are my favourite hostess touches, amongst many other things.
So what happened since I last blogged? Let’s see, according to my Instagram feed blogging is a full-time job, and people who blog are usually young unattached women under 30… So I clearly don’t fit the brief: whilst I adore frills and planning what amazing restaurants to visit on our next visit to the Winelands, I am the mother of two fabulous little characters, and my very full-time (and sometimes overtime…) job is in finance, something I’ve been doing for over 16 years, and that should tell you I don’t fit the second criterion either. Oh well, I hope you won’t take it against me and that you’ll hang out from time to time.
I hope you like this new blog, I particularly look forward to your comments and your post requests.
With love, S.
A Styled Life 