THE OLD FALL FEELING// Lifestyle, DIY, zero waste, garden

September .... fall and what to expect.

Well there are a few fashion shows but this year it doesn't really feel so Special or as exciting sadly. I guess with all the things going on in the world, fashions aren't TOP of the List this year.

After being stuck at home for the last few months, the only thing that is of interest is wearing comfortable clothes, clearing out things and fixing up inside or outside, setting up fitness space and planning the garden .

This week was such great weather , we could sit outside and really enjoy it more. But i noticed the flowers have started to die back, leaves are brown , so it looks dreadful. Then a idea popped into my head - why not try composting? With some of the household and garden things, it is possible to make compost.

THE PROJECT - zero waste

I have a few small plastic containers with lids that I thought would work, simply punch some holes on the sides and the cover . Fill it with soil, grass or leaves and the kitchen waste things, and mix it up. Just like baking a cake, haha. So I gather the container and started the experiment. I figure with fall it would be the best time, as it is not so hot and less flies,to attract. So after trying this, should in theory have great soil for the planters , much needed nutrients.

SUPPLIES FOR SIMPLE DIY COMPOST BIN

plastic container(s) small or bigger depending how much space you have, i.e. house or apartment
drill - to make holes for air circulation , ventilation
soil
leaves or grass clippings, small twigs and branches, wood chips shavings
kitchen waste, i.e. coffee grinds, peels scrapes from fruits vegetables, egg shells
paper shredded tear up
NO meat , dairy

THE CONTAINER , add a little bit of soil to the bottom , add your household scrapes items, mix it up and sprinkle some water over it, do not get it to wet , just a light sprinkle. Place the lid on top , voila finished. Add more to the compost as you collect it, be sure to add extra soil too. Same steps over.

Well this is good for the garden or plants, it also is one way to reduce all the waste in the landfills, and makes sense to recycle things naturally.

Even for kids this is a good thing to learn, a science lesson at home.

image: gardenknowhow , BHG

WESTWOOD life// Fashion, mode, punk looks

CELEBRATE PUNK DESIGNER JUST THIS month it was Vivienne Westwood's 80th birthday. The fashion designer who brought PUNK fashions to the forefront. Her designs were over the top , colourful, eccentric and I think abit wild. She still is designing and even some of her designs were part of the Life ball held here in the past, she also designed the costumes for the ballet performance for New years. Known for her flaming orange reddish hair , bold clothes - she is a woman of her times, the punk era of UK. A look at some of designs and her style. tamer looks images, vogue , runway magazine,

INSTAGRAM REAL STARS?

WONDER IF SHE IS REAL? How many people follow their favourite instagram and feel perhaps this is what a real person looks like and maybe lives like. I am not talking celebrities like Rihanna or Kardashians or any of the other major celebrities . I am not a big follower of instagram, but for those that are there are a few surprises such as one very popular Instagram Star is actually a virtual reality image, not a REAL person. These computer generated images look so real that people are actually thinking it is a real person. Something strange about that , if someone is able to fool people in such a way Firstly it is not stated this is not a real person This to me is funny. with all the talk about fake news etc. So why is it allowed to have computer generated images allowed to be part of? Okay maybe its like following a cartoon hero, i.e. SUPERMAN or WONDERWOMAN - but this we know are only characters not REAL PEOPLE. These so called stars gorgeous , flawless and h

CAMOUFLAGE STYLES// Fashion, designer

SOMETHING DIFFERENT I have to say I love color and prints, and when I saw the work of this Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Murui , I was in AWE. Such vibrant prints that make a statement . The prints or the checkerboard are definitely eye- catching. ( I happen to have a checkerboard top that I wear as a coverup) This might not be for everyones taste, but sometimes it is fun to be a bit wilder! THE SWIRLS love this print and the colour combination . Vibrant and fun! A MOD- FLORAL this print that looks like a Sunflower is perfect for summer. JUST BLENDING IN CHECKERBOARD ANYONE? find out more about her work here Thandiwe via BBC images via Thandiwe Murui

LE CHIC MODE

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