My Black Friday Fashion Crush

Friday, September 11, 2015

My Black Friday Fashion Crush

About three weeks ago I got to visit the Big Apple New York for the very first time and really wanted something special to wear whist checking out the city. My obvious color was black. I have no idea why, maybe its because I always want to play it safe. When you visit the man-cave you will notice that almost everything is white with a huge black wall. I just feel safe with neutral colors.

Now every Friday night i get to lead worship singing in from of 500 loud youngsters that's mostly half my age. That meant i had to work twice as hard as others looking young and fresh. That was no problem for the guys at Tendance. They the sister (rather brother) company of Fluer. Young designers based in the South of Johannesburg who started a great initiative giving orphaned and destitute girls the skill of dress making. These team of creative make sure i have at least two designer outfits every month to wear on Fridays.

This exactly what im going to wear tonight since Spring is finally here to stay...... I hope.

Tendance Black Long Length T with side zips R400 , Black Denim Shorts Stressed Effect R450
Small Street Mall Black All Star Half Boot R250

Glisson at The Residence Boutique Hotel - Johannesburg

It’s been a little while since I last wrote a hotel review , or even about Johannesburg for that matter. My recent travels have had me writing about destinations a little further afield, but I also love to write about the fabulous city I live in. 

When the opportunity arose to visit the beautiful The Residence Hotel via a invitation from Inspirational Places, I was there with bells on.
I was quite concerned as the hotel were situated very close the the late Nelson Mandela's house in Houghton, not a hotel area but soon realized that this were the perfect setting for their concept.
Take a stroll through the manicured gardens and enjoy a game of tennis or swim a few lengths in the outdoor pools. Guests can work out in our fitness room, and arrangements can be made to play a round of golf on the nearby Houghton Golf Course.

A warm, hospitable welcome awaited me as well as a glass of French bubbly and warm greeting from the butlers.
"The Residence exudes a charming air of quiet dignity, with an abundance of bougainvillea blossoms cascading down the terraced gardens. This is a blissful oasis where guests are treated with personalized service and are invited to make themselves at home." This is exactly what I experienced.
The suites are all different with outside showers and amazing views.
The best was the luxury spa and rooftop bar. You have to try it out. I never had an opportunity to have a meal but the spread that was laid out in the restaurant looked impeccable. Best of all is that the executive chef is also a co owner. 

That means that the cuisine comes personalized and with a whole lot of pride.
To sum up The Residence in 3 words I would choose tranquil, fanciful and flawless. As you can think the price of a one night stay doesn’t come cheap. But if you’re looking for a boutique experience whilst in the capital of Africa, then The Residence is the one.


The Residence Hotel and Spa
Houghton, Johannesburg
South Africa
www.theresidence.co.za

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Stayed September 2015

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