Month: May 2014

top hair tips for busy gals {part 3}

Here is the last (but by no means least) ‘episode’ in my three part series on Best Hair Tips for busy gals. This week’s stylist needs no introduction… he is: TERENCE FROM TERENZO HAIRDRESSING INTERNATIONAL Terence stresses the importance of good tools & products. Invest in these, make sure you know how to use them […] Read more…

top hair tips for busy gals {part 2}

As promised, here is Part 2 of the Best Hair Tips for busy gals. I really hope that Shaughn’s tips were helpful last week! (They reminded me again not to be naughty & skimp on heat protector & not to wash my hair too often.) Here are three more very helpful tips for fantastic hair […] Read more…

3 skin care finds {dermalogica pre-cleanse wipes; sorbet face masks; elizabeth arden visible difference range}

All three of my latest skin care finds & buys deserve a spot in your skin care routine. Here’s why… The original PreCleanse product by Dermalogica (in liquid form) was a massive hit, so these guys decided to launch a pre-packed format namely Dermalogica PreCleanse wipes (R250, available at Dermalogica skincare outlets). Genius, hey!? This […] Read more…

Easy Chorizo & Three Bean Salad

This is one of my very favourite quick mid-week meals to make. I call it a salad, but it’s very filling, so we have it as a main course on its own. It tastes fantastic the following day too, so save the leftovers for your lunch box. That is, if you’re not phased about eating […] Read more…

top hair tips for busy gals {part 1}

Welcome to Part 1 of the Best Hair Tips for busy gals. If you’re anything like me, then you probably also wish that you can pull a beanie over your head & leave the house on busy days. Yup, us gals are busy busy busy & in need of quick tips for (well, just about […] Read more…

foodie crushes {lardiere fine foods, lecreuset cotton range, walter battiss derustica olive oil}

If you look at my ‘dream kitchen’ Pinterest board, you’ll notice that I’m deeply in love with the monochrome trend. So, this week I’ve picked three BLACK & WHITE foodie crushes to share with you: I’m so smitten with Lardiere Fine Foods (an online store that sells delicacies) that I’m starting to feel like as stalker. Yup (*blush*), […] Read more…

opi – amazon…amazoff {nail colour of the week}

Love this colour… Only problem is that it’s really hard to take off & leaves your finger tips looking all green & blue… almost like they’re about to fall off… (haha!)  So, best you keep loads of cotton wool & remover handy when wearing dark colours like this. Yolandi ♥ Read more…

3 body product finds {NIVEA in-shower skin conditioner, Annique correction repairing, FINO soothe}

Some beauty problems are just plain unnecessary…. like ingrown hairs, stretch marks, & dry winter skin when the seasons start changing. So, lately I’ve been trying & loving some products that will help you cope with these unwelcome little beauty niggles. Apart from cellulite, stretch marks are one of those stubborn beauty issues that just […] Read more…