A New voice

Faith and Confidence can open more doors than you expect. Believe in yourself. 

Well.. It's good to be back

I had planned to delete my blog and start over. But I just couldn't let go. I have done it before and to be honest the results weren't that different. So much has happened since I last blogged. So many realizations and growth. I feel like a new person.

• I have moved continent. I finally took a leap of faith and moved back to Swaziland. I am not yet sure if this is a permanent thing but I know this is where my heart is at the moment.
• I have a new voice. My old posts where always me second guessing myself and what I was writing about. Now I am more confident that what I will share is all me. Doing it Tiwi style.
• I am sure you have all noticed I changed the blog name to Miss Tiwi. That's because Tiwi's closet is now the name of my brand. I felt that the name had out grown the blog and was no longer relevant. 

Thing's I would like for this new phase in my blogging adventure:

• I need to take on the more challenging ideas. when I started this blog it was to share my personal style and what I know about fashion. I want to that back. I am really going to put time into what I write and do. I owe it to myself. My blog has done so much for me. Even through my own inconsistency it has opened new doors and introduced me to new people. So it's time for me to really create what I want to create.
• You will be seeing more and more posts about natural hair, lipstick , travelling. I may try making videos but that is something I feel I need to give more thought.
• More styling and lookbook posts and the old age OOTD posts.

I am excited but I am also ready to put in the time .

So a bit about the pictures in this post. They were taken by my talented friend Tina. 

Check out her tumblr (www.afrobohemian-nomad.tumblr.com)  and Instagram @afro_boheme. 

We took the pictures in my neighborhood, right outside people's houses and using the old local park. This shoot for me was all about hair, femininity and nature. These pictures instantly made me feel confident and they portray how I feel about my future. You know guys sometimes we know things but knowing and internalizing are two different things. The things I am talking about are faith and confidence.  I call these pictures A refreshing, bolder, fearless change.

I look forward to riding this new wave with you my readers. It promises to be an interesting and fruitful journey.

Wishing you a productive and happy week

Roof Top Party

Hello Lovelies

So While I was in Swaziland best believe I went to some amazing parties. One in particular was a roof top party with the best horderves a girl could ask for. For this roof top party I channeled my inner 70s goddess with a massive afro , floaty maxi dress and layered jewlery. I really enjoyed myself as I got to hang out with some pretty amazing people, drink lovely cocktails and dance the cold night away.

The event was in the capital city Mbabane. Check out the lovely view of the city from the rooftop.

What I wore : 

Maxi dress : Primark; Maxi Cover up : Primark; Shoes : Zara; Accessories : Thrifted, River island and top shop.

Want to know how I achieved my big afro. Look forward to my next post on how I maintained my hair while in Swaziland.

Love and Light

Tiwi

SS14 Let's go Wild

Hello everybody. The t-shirt pretty much speaks for the outfit.  Today's post is a two in one outfit. Well more like a 'how to switch up your outfit, by changing your shoes'. This outfit is very bright with a lot of popping colours. I am in two minds about it. I like it because it's out of my comfort zone ( with it being tight fitting and all). 

 I think this outfit is pretty straight forward : t-shirt, bright pencil skirt, bright bag and trainers or heels. The key is to go for bright colours. 

You will be seeing in the next few weeks that I am falling in love with trainers and plimsolls. I find them a bit more comfortable than always wearing flats which have been killing my feet lately. 

What I am wearing:

Skirt : River Island

Top: Select

Bag: Zara

Trainers : Newlook 

Heels : H&M

Sunglasses and Necklace : Primark

SS14 : spring / summer inspired

Hello everyone and happy first day of the month. So last week I was look book crazy and since then I have compiled some other looks for you guys which I will share with you soon. I am always taking random pictures in my down time. Today's post like a visual mood board from my closet illustrating some things that give me that Spring / Summer inspiration. I will be using these things as inspiration for my upcoming look books, ootds and styling projects. This post will give you an idea of my creative process. I hope you enjoy. 

1) Selfies and updos. 

These pics were taken on one of my "let me mill around my room and come up with ideas" day. I learnt how to make an almost unwearable lipstick work for me and also that my hair could be styled into an up do. Also I discovered that I can wear a hat with the up do and not ruin my hair style. 

 2) Shoes and bags 

I've been investing in beautiful shoes that I can wear in the day time and below are some my efforts. As you can see some of these shoes are inspired by the 60s mod trend. I can't wait to style them. I also found some vintage sandals ( 2nd pic). Very 70s.  My clutch bag collection is as colourful as I am. Sometimes you need to lay things out otherwise you just forget about them.

3 Neon Lime

My colour for the summer/ spring period is neon anything. I can't wait to style these items. It would be interesting to see if I can pull off wearing all these things in one outfit. 

 4) Garlands and Lipsticks

Vivid colours inspired my summer and spring lips. Its all about the nudes, pinks, oranges and red and now that I have found love in garlands. I am never turning back. Nothing says summer like some beautiful head gear and the perfect lipstick.

5) Lovely babbles 

I'm falling in love with art deco inspired jewelry. I love statement pieces and unique pieces. 

6) So fresh 

I love the Victoria Secret Garden scents are amazing, Mine both have vanilla in them. The Hollister body spray smells like sweet grapefruit, it something I don't usually go for but I love this. As for the Zara perfume, that is going to need a whole post of it's own. The Zara perfumes are all dupes for high end perfumes. Great for everyday use and perfect size for your hand bag. 

 7) Nail Varnish Pretty
I'd like to thank the shops that sell nail varnish for 99p. That's why I have so many. These are all my summer colours.

 8) Sun glass love 

Sunglasses for me are a must have. I need them in the sun. My eyes can't cope. I have an extensive collection and below are just some of my faves.

 Well that's all for today folks. Have a blessed May day. What things make you feel spring and summer ready?

 

SS14: Festival Chica

Hello lovelies.

 Today I will be sharing the last of the looks I have for you.( I will be doing some more soon for you). I call this outfit festival chica because it is something I would wear to a festival. It's festival friendly with the comfortable wedges but it remains fashionable and flatters my body. I'm almost always overdressed but That's just me being me.

How to Achieve this look

Festivals are all about the boho trend. It is a time when you can re-live the 60s and the 70s to your little hearts content. Accessories are the key to creating this look. The amber pendant, tinted sunglasses, the Zulu bangles and the belt all help me create the boho look.  If I wanted to take this outfit to the next level I would add a brown fringed bag and some ankle boots or trainers of my choice. I add my personality to the look with my shoes and the vintage bag. Always add your personality to any trend you try out.

 So if you want to re create this look accessories with ethnic accessories, some small rounded glasses a slouchy bag and foot wear of your choice. As you can see I still add my own personality to the boho trend with my shoes and the vintage bag.

Happy mid week everybody.  What is your festival look and do you have any helpful tips?