CHILLED TUESDAY: Served Hot (Namibian Style)

So, Tuesday is defined as the day after Monday and the day before Wednesday, hope that makes sense. Monday is the first day of the week and Wednesday, the middle of the week...working week, that is.

Today, Tuesday, started with a cold, sharp wind thumping rudely against the decent windows and doors of respectable houses in Windhoek. It started last night and by this morning, it was thoroughly prepared to blow us into our polo necks, long-sleeved jerseys, vests, knee-high boots and double decitex pantihose. It was really cold in Windhoek this morning!

I'm warmly dressed today; wearing almost my entire winter wardrobe all at once, in an effort to remain warm. I have all of the aforementioned except for a knitted beannie on my head. Taking a look around Windhoek, and especially visitors to Wernhil Park Shopping Centre, it appears I may be one of the few people struggling to endure the chilly wind.

'Ninja' (pictured above) looked light, airy and almost summery in the upper parking lot at Wernhil Park Shopping Centre. She'd popped in for a quick bit of shopping today and looked fabulous!

Skinny jeans, a blue leather sling and 'bling' pumps were finishing touches to this very relaxed 'Tuesday' outfit. Great advice from this girl is definitely, 'don't allow the weather to change your style'.

Another shopper who wasn't at all bothered by the chilly weather and wind terrorising residents in Windhoek, is Nangula from Ondangwa, visiting friends and family in the capital city.

I love Nangula's style and she brought it all the way from Ondangwa. Hot, red jacket, red-red lips, ballerina-style classic bun and studs in her ears running along the outer-ear down to the lobe. The latter really 'popped' her gorgeous almond-shaped eyes and emphasised her sleek-styled hair. On the other hand, Nangula's face would look great with her hair done up or let down.

Ninja's summery outfit and Nangula's red jacket are perfect examples of women who won't allow the (unpleasant) weather to ruin their commitment to personal style. Let's all follow their example: toss out the boring black, unflattering and bulky winter items! Let's give this chilly wind a donkey kick! I have to admit though, I'm still hiding in my black overcoat.

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