Musings of an Empress

I just got off the phone with a new-ish dear friend of mine. Funny how people become part of your life without you really knowing much about them at the beginning and not much more even with time. My friend, who we shall call Bambino, is young man I'm certain is going places. I don't know how to explain it but I've got this gut feeling that he most definitely is. He doesn't know but I'm extremley proud of him. I'm so proud. Despite all his years studying architecture in the West, he hasn't forgotten home and the importance of giving back to a society that has shaped the young man he is today. Bambino is determined to make some serious money but also to make a difference. A real difference. Not a day goes by that I don't acknowledge how blessed I am. I'm so blessed. I'm so fortunate to know him.

Fast-forward before the call

Before the 40 minute or so chit chat with Bambino, I was sitting around with my apartment-mate discussing our summer clothing purchases and debriefing her on today's lunch with my ex. Lunch was fun and the food sensational! Thought I might share what I wore with you.

Clothing - ZARA jacket, Missoni Sport top, Levis jeans

Accessories - Kazuri earrings, Barneys New York bag, BVLGARI watch and ring, Scanlan and Theordore belt, Sergio Rossi pumps, ring from India and cheap+cheerful eyewear from China

My faithful Sergio Rossi's

I love Sergio Rossi shoes for their timelessness, sexiness and comfort. I can stand all day, boogie all night and run after a cab in all the pairs I've bought. Viva Sergio Rossi!

Baldie returns

Oh what a Busy and Not-So-Busy Bear I've been. I've seen so much fashion-wise but read so little about my passion over the last couple of weeks. I've felt a little out of my depth. A little over-eating here and a few too many wines there are also to blame. Life is so good!

Summer is fast-approaching and I could not be happier. Melbourne's blazing summer reminds me of Harare's heat and my city's inhabitants with shiny foreheads and enviable skin tones. I long to be home. I find myself looking at housewares thinking of my home at home. Something to call my own. Just yesterday I was in the glassware section of my favourite department store (after Selfridges) looking at wine glasses I'd only dreamed of owning. Funny how a little spending power years later changes all that.

I spent hours looking at small appliances and crockery then moved on to cutlery. With cutlery, it became a case of 32 pieces versus 56 pieces, contemporary versus classic and matte satin finish versus high shine silver-plated. The 'Made in Vietnam' and 'Made in China' issue became a non-issue but I was still struggling. Andrew, a sales assistant deserving of a medal, quickly came to my aid 'breaking everything down' brand by brand and collection by collection. I told him of my return to Zimbabwe and the importance of cookware, tableware, glassware, furnishings etc that have longevity and that are heavy-duty. As soon as I got home, I poured myself a stiff drink and toasted to my new love...housewares:)