Wednesday 29 March 2023

HELLO, FROM LA LATINA MADRID. I AM BACK!

 

Hello!

I am back on track after not being posting for 3 years! I know, its been a long time. I have a lot to tell you but I will do it in another post. For now, I just can summarize that I moved from South Africa to Spain and its been hectic until I could settle with my family. 

I was yesterday in La Latina, a nice, arty and very interesting neighborhood in Madrid packed with fascinating history. I loved walking in the streets and sneaking into the local shops. 

Here some snaps.  









I will be telling you soon everything about my new projects. Watch this space, more posts to come. 

Love,

Diana 

Thursday 21 May 2020

ARE YOU TEAM PJ ALL DAY OR LOOKING GOOD AT HOME DURING THIS QUARANTINE?

 Are you team pajama or looking good at home even during lockdown? I belong to the second team. Being in pajama all day doesn't work for me and doesn't let to put my mind in the right direction to be productive and feeling good during the day. Even when I had my newborns at home, right after coming from the hospital, I couldn't be with a gown and looking messy all day during that period. 
 During lockdown I tried to have the same routines as before. So I wake up early, I have a shower, I put some blush and lip gloss, wake up my kids and I get them ready for the day. 
Having an early shower makes me start the day with the right mindset and also help me to set a sample to my kids. 

I can't expect from them to have discipline or get ready early for the home schooling activities if they see me wearing pajamas. I am not saying that I dress up but I like to wear the cloths that I like and make me feel confortable. I like to look after myself and look pretty even if I am at home. 
 If you feel lately down or with low self steam, wear those cloths that you really love for example your favorite top or jacket, style your hair and put that makeup that makes you look great, even if you are at home and no none will see you, do it for yourself :) 
I will share soon some tips that what have worked for me and my family during these quarantine. 

I am wearing: 

Top: H&M 
Pants: Cotton On 
Sneaker: Adidas 
Watch: Fit Bit




Wednesday 15 April 2020

TWINNING WITH MY SON WEARING RAMONES T-SHIRT

 Hello! Its been a while. During this lockdown, I have been incredibly busy spending time with those who really matters: My Family. Between homeschooling, working in my own business and teaming up with some brands, my time has become very limited. 

However, I am still doing fun things :) For example twinning with my son Luka who is turning soon 6 years! Can you believe it? 

When he was a baby, I used to wear matching outfits with him then my daughter was born so I started doing with her but who said that you only can do this with girls? 
 If you are a boy's mommy please try doing this with them/him. To have these memories and pictures are so worth it. They grow so fast! 

We are wearing: 

Top: H&M
Shorts: Cotton On 
Sneakers: 
Me: Nicke
Luka: Adidas 



Friday 24 January 2020

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL AND DRAMATIC

 Hello! Its been a lovely beginning of the year, I am so excited about 2020 which seems to be a very interesting year. Here I am at Cape of Good Hope, the most south - western point of the African continent. This is also were the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean meet. I remember learning about this place when I studied Global Geography at the school but I never thought that one day I will come here to visit. 

If you are in Cape Town for holidays and you want to go to the Cape, I suggest you to stop on your way to the Cape, at Boulders Beach to see the penguins, yes, the penguins! You think that penguins are something that you only could see at the Pole but no, there are penguins close to Cape Town and in the beach! 

From here, we drove more or less 50 min to arrive to the entrance of Table Mountain National Park where the Cape is. Once inside, we drove  for another 20 min within the park to get to the reception and restaurants. I must say that this drive has the most interesting views. 

Once at the parking, we decided to go to the Two Oceans Restaurant to have lunch and get energy to walk to the top of the mountain where you can see everything.  

The food and the views were just wonderful, all of this with a glass of good wine made the perfect pairing :) 
Here half way to the top of the mountain, as you can see, the views are breathtaking.
People always say that the weather of the Cape is unpredictable, the two times I have been here it has been cloudy and strange, which I like because it makes this place and the pictures very dramatic. 
This was  actually my second time here. 6 years ago, I came for the first time with my brother and early this year, I came back with my friends from the university. 
This is for me one of those places that always would like to go back. Definitely a "Must See Place" if you visit Cape Town.  Watch this space, my next post will be about the wine route and two wine farms that we visited ;) 

I am wearing: 

Dress: Miladys -South Africa
Sneakers: New Balance bought at Superbalist 
Shades: Rayban bought at Edgars 

Thursday 7 November 2019

WONDERFIT FROM MILADYS, SWIMWEAR THAT WONDERS



 Do you want to feel beautiful and more confident when you are wearing your swimwear? 
At my age and after having 2 kids, my body will never be the same. I now feel more comfortable wearing one piece swimsuits (still love bikinis), but I’ve got a soft spot for anything that enhances my curves. 
Nowadays I meet more and more women who feel shy being by a pool or at the beach because they don’t feel comfortable wearing swimwear. 
That’s why I am loving the new WonderFit Swimwear range from @Miladys, with shaping technology, and carefully designed by women who know our needs.
How does this shaping technology work? 
Each swimsuit has: 
- Tummy Control Panels with power mesh technology which flattens your tummy 
- Thicker Straps for lift and support 
- Flattering Ruching for a smooth silhouette 
- Inner Support and Padding so it fits like a bra should 
- Wider Cut Bottoms provide a comfortable fit. 
Transforming and slimming your shape to make you feel fabulous and confident! ❤ 



 Would you like to win a Spring/Summer Sustainable Hamper from @miladys including your choice of one of their new WonderFit Swimwear? 


Watch this space! I will be doing this wonderful Giveaway soon 




Friday 11 October 2019

DAY AT THE VAN GAALEN CHEESE FARM

Hello! Sometimes you might feel like me who is always looking for different places to go during the weekend. I recently discovered  Vann Gaalen Cheese Farm. Located just 50 min drive from Johannesburg, this place has become one of my favorite spots to visit in the countryside. 
Vann Gaalen has a restaurant with a beautiful view to a little dam and the majestics Magaliesburg montains. 

During our visit, we ordered a picnic basket and wine, that you have to book in advance. We really loved this place and its atmosphere. 


Our kids had a blast. They were running freely in the fields and spotting and playing with all the different farm animals. 



 My Brazilian Friend Ligia who was visiting me for the weekend, also loved this place.


We didn't have time to see the trails but I heard this place is amazing for trekking and mountain biking. I definitely recommend you to visit the cheese farm, these pictures say it all. And because we would love to do trekking, we have an excuse to come back :) 

I am wearing: 

Dress: Woolworths
Legginds: PNP Clothing 
Sneakers: New Balance 
Cap: Woolworths 
Shades: Rayban 

Wednesday 25 September 2019

MY TOP ITEMS FROM SUPERBALIST FOR THIS BLACK FRIDAY


Can’t wait for "Black Friday" which is this year on the 29Th of November, to buy from one of my favorite online stores in South Africa: Superbalist. 

As I am not a big fan of crowded shopping centers, and the craziness of these kind of days, I prefer to be buying everything from the comfort of my own home. 

I just wanted to share with you my top items, that I’ve put in my "Wish List" to be able to purchase them this Sunday! 

TOPS 







DRESSES & JUMPSUITS



















LINGERIE ONLINE 

You can buy these items here:

SLEEPWEAR 




BOTTOMS
 SWIMWEAR





SPORTSWEAR

SHOES


ACCESORIES 
 Did you know that Superbalist doesn’t only supply clothing? they also have a wide and wonderful selection of home decor, kitchen, outdoor and beauty products.  They even have on their website beautiful furnitures! 

What are you waiting to buy your? To buy your favorite items with amazing discounts all you have to do is: 

1. Download the app 
2. "Wish List" your favorite items and
3. Set the alarm to get ready to shop for them on the 29th of November. 

Easy!

You can also shop using this link: 

Hurry up! :)