1690 Style Avenue

Palesa Mahlaba is a Fashion Editor of True Love magazine, so its really no surprise that she has a closet that any girl and blogger would kill to have. You can take a peek into her life and drool over her outfits on a daily by following her on instagram as SimplyPalesa and also on twitter @SimplyPalesa. She's my Fashion Obsession of the month "simply" because of her edgy yet classic and modernised sophisticated take on fashion. \

Their smile soothes me like the silent melody of the morning sun because it’s so peaceful and every silent moment reminds me of them. Their faces speak with so much truth, their eyes glimmer with eagerness and their laughter screams silently with life, love and innocence. My grade 6 learners from Shadrack Mbambo Primary School are the most vibrant, articulate and intelligent young minds who never cease to amaze me. My job is to tutor them and show them the way but they themselves have had a lot to teach me in return. As we mature we forget the smallest things that make life worth living, we never really make the most of each day, and sometimes we even forget to laugh and to be thankful to be alive. Working with these learners has taught so much about myself, I’ve learnt to smile a little even when there’s nothing for me to smile about, I’ve learnt that life is not as bad as it seems especially when you are surrounded by people who see beyond your empty stomach, your torn