Wise Words - “Reading Is To The Mind, As Exercise Is To The Body.” – Brian Tracy

“Fake It Until You Make It! Act As If You Had All The Confidence You Require Until It Becomes Your Reality.” – Brian Tracy

“The Future Belongs To The Competent. Get Good, Get Better, Be The Best!” – Success Quote By Brian Tracy

 “For Every Reason It’s Not Possible, There Are Hundreds Of People Who Have Faced The Same Circumstances And Succeeded.” – Jack Canfield

“Things Work Out Best For Those Who Make The Best Of How Things Work Out.” – Positive Quote By John Wooden

“A Room Without Books Is Like A Body Without A Soul.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero

“I Think Goals Should Never Be Easy, They Should Force You To Work, Even If They Are Uncomfortable At The Time.” – Michael Phelps

Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.

 

Christian Dior

Christian Dior was born on January 21st, 1905, and from early on designed imaginative and beautiful costumes for his friends. After the crash of 1929, in which his wealthy family lost their fortune, Dior turned to fashion drawing to make ends meet. This led to the founding of his own couture house in 1946. A year later, on February 12th, 1947, Dior launched its very first collection. This came to be known as the ‘New Look’.

Christian Dior was one of the most influential fashion designers of the late 1940s and 1950s who, after World War II, revolutionised fashion like no one had seen before with the gorgeous, iconic silhouette of his voluptuous New Look suit, one that freed women of their dowdy clothes and instead liberated them with cinched waists and full skirts, that can be seen as soon as you enter the exhibition. 

 Yves Saint Lauren

 (1957-1960), who worked as Dior’s assistant before his sudden death on October 24th 1957.

The Palomita dress

Can you tell this dress is from the 1950s? I’m in love with the gilt thread embroidery. Designed by Dior himself, it was from Autumn-Winter 1953.

 Dior's iconic Bar suit from its debut in 1947

 This is from Autumn-Winter 2018, and was designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, who is the first female Creative Director of the House of Dior.

This Soirée Fleurie dress from AW 1955 draws on motifs and designs from the 18th century

 

Today's Story. Women asked pilot for a favour.

 

Easy Sandwich Spread

 

6 carrots

1 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper (or any combination)

3 onions (I use red and white)

1 cucumber

750ml white vinegar

750ml mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sugar

salt and pepper to taste.

Grate carrots, chop all other vegetables fine, put into a glass container.

Pour vinegar over veggies and leave overnight.

Drain and pat dry.

Add mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper to vegetables and mix well.

Scoop into sterilised bottles and seal.

Keep in fridge

Also very nice with a few peppadews in there for some kick.

Kampvuur Kuier

“There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats.” ― Albert Schweitzer