Mmmm….cranberries are so yum.. juiced, dried & popped into a salad, on their own, as a topping for your favourite cheese cake… & even on those finger tips. Now… where can I get a slice of that cranberry-topped cheese cake…? Yolandi ♥ Read more…
LATEST BEAUTY FINDS {STORAGE UNITS}
To keep your beauty routine really hygienic, you need to be organised. Make-up brushes tossed in a drawer together with loads of other cosmetics just won’t do it… The solution? The right storage units. In my view, you need at least three. The minimum criteria: practical, pretty (fun, or funky) & easy to clean! Take your […] Read more…
Morgan Taylor – “Rhythm & Blues” {nail colour of the week}
Why not show your Blue Monday who’s the boss & go for a fun blue nail polish!? The one I’m showing off here is Morgan Taylor’s “Rhythm & Blues”. Happy Monday! Yolandi ♥ Read more…
THE WINNER IS…ANDREW FEHRSEN {LééfSPA COMPETITION}
a BIG thank you to everyone who entered the competition & thanx to LééfSPA for the wonderful prize of a 60 minute full body massage. I loved reading all the entries in response to the question: “What makes you feel beloved?” What I realized was that it’s the small things in life that make […] Read more…
3 LATEST MAKE-UP FINDS {Revlon Age-Defying CC Cream; DIOR Addict Fluid Stick; Chanel Les 4 Ombres}
Your entire body is covered up on these icy days, which means no worrying about tanning or perfectly pedicured feet. Now you have more time & money to spoil yourself with some make-up. Here are a few goodies that I can recommend: Who doesn’t love a good multi-tasking product? Try the Revlon Age-Defying CC Cream (R189). […] Read more…
LééfSPA – Linden {a zesty review} & WIN!!!
Where? LééfSPA, 77 Malibongwe Drive, Linden Ext What? “Beautiful Beloved” treatment (R850, 3 hours). I specifically chose this signature treatment to get the unique & full spa experience. It includes a feet washing ritual… …exfoliating body polish, full body massage, express facial, muffin & tea/coffee. You can also spend time in the quiet room and/or steam room. […] Read more…
WINTER BODY PRODUCT FINDS {FILORGA HAND-FILLER, BODY CHOICE SPONGE, NIP+FAB’s Tummy Fix }
Aahhh… winter! The perfect time to snuggle up under a blankie, take long hot baths & eat your favourite comfort foods. But come summer, you will probably regret those nights & binging sprees! Now is the perfect time to do a bit of damage control & use products that will keep your winter body in […] Read more…
CND VINYLUX® Weekly Polish {nail colour of the week}
A dark, dramatic colour seems in order for these cold, cold days, so I tried out the CND VINYLUX® Weekly Polish for the first time. This polish dries very quickly, is said to last last for up to seven days & is applied without a base coat. There are 71 colour options in the range, with this one being called Dark […] Read more…
mastering the art of combining scents
I bumped into Grace Mantjiu, health & beauty editor at Essentials Magazine recently & before I knew it I was blabbering: “What fragrance are you wearing?” To my surprise (& subsequent inspiration) she replied that it was a combination of perfumes. I thought: Wow, how innovative! I wanted to try it straight away. But did […] Read more…
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…