Beauty

NAIL ART INSPIRATION FOR #MANIMONDAY

Nail art will always put a smile on my face & luckily it is still fashionable so too will be spot on if you decide to have fun with your nails this season. Now I’m not talking crazy nails like Lily Allen, Rihanna, Katie Perry, Fergie or Lady Gaga. Sure, I take my hat off to […] Read more…

ESSENTIALY CHANEL

It it month nr FIVE of 2015, so what better time to share CHANEL’s FIVE most sought after beauty products for every gal. Personally, I can add at least another five CHANEL must-have’s to this list, but let’s keep it simple & stick to CHANEL’s own top FIVE – as recommended by professional make-up artists.   Your ultimate […] Read more…

FINDING ME… {slender wonder – part 1}

This blog post title sounds a bit like Finding Nemo. I know, because it is sort of the same plot. Like Nemo, before I started this journey, I was feeling terribly lost in the body (weight) department. [Disclaimer: what you are about to read, will contain a fair amout of drama & self-pity. You have been warned.] […] Read more…

DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE BEAUTIFUL?

Last week Dove launched such a relevant & striking campaign through the release of a short film. The film – shot in five cities (San Francisco, Shanghai, Delhi, London & Sao Paolo) aims to inspire women worldwide to reconsider the choices they make about their beauty & how those choices make them feel. And inspire […] Read more…

BABOR REVERSIVE = BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL SKIN

I will admit it. I am biased when it comes to German products. They all just seem to be brilliant. Be it appliances (yay for Philips), cars (think Mercedes… Audi… BMW… Volkswagen…), skincare (Nivea, Eucerin) & fashion (Boss, Adidas, Puma). The list goes on. The thing with German brands is that they usually have a […] Read more…

10 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR BLOWOUT LAST

Who has time to wash & blow dry every day? In my opinion, there are better ways to spend your precious hours, so you need to be clever about getting & keeping a really great blow out. Here are my top 10 tips to make a blowout last (& last, & last). This may sound […] Read more…

BIO-OIL HAMPER WINNER: TONY DIPPENAAR

Thank you so much to each & everyone who entered the Bio-Oil competition! The lucky winner is Tony Dippenaar. Tony, who entered on behalf of his expectant wife, wins the following goodies from Bio-Oil worth R1 000: a hooded towel soft muslin blanket a cute cuddly bunny fabric building blocks Bio-Oil’s ‘Tips from Moms for Moms’ ‘Guide to […] Read more…

NAIL COLOUR OF THE WEEK {SORBET’S SHAKE YOUR BON BON}

As of next week, the packing for our major move will start, which means I’ll probably have to tone down on my nail colours a bit. For now I’m still having fun with with my nail polish with the latest colour that I’m loving being Sorbet’s “Shake Your Bon Bon”. Pretty, hey? (I love to […] Read more…

BOLD LIPS? YES PLEASE

Bold lips are so in right now. It is also one of the easiest, most effective, get-yourself-out-of-the-front-door-ASAP-looks. Just apply a quick foundation, mascara & a bold lip & you’re ready to go. My favourite bold lip colour of the moment is the new MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus (R210) hot pink lipstick. I wouldn’t call myself […] Read more…

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