Here’s a really pretty summer nail colour for you: it is called ‘Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It’ from the OPI Classics Collection: If you love painted nails as much as I do, then you have to get to Polish Nail Spa in Parkwood, Jozi (where I had these done – thanx Vicky & Lexi). […] Read more…
THE TRUTH ABOUT DRY SCALP
I don’t skimp on hair care. In fact, I use quality salon products, try to keep heat styling to a minimum & I also have regular in-salon treatments. So you can image my surprise when a stylist at my local blow dry bar mentioned that my scalp was dry! Then I realised that this is […] Read more…
NAIL COLOUR(S) OF THE WEEK {Shades of blue & green}
According to a recent post on StyleList you should be wearing “Ocean Blue” on your nails right now… So, with that in mind, I had a quick look through my beauty stash to see which similar colours I could find & here are ten lovely blue-ish, purple-ish & green shades to choose from this week: Left hand […] Read more…
nail colour(s) of the week {essie’s spring mani & step-by-step}
By now you might know how much I LOVE ESSIE’S NAIL COLOURS, so I’m delighted to share some beautiful ESSIE colours PLUS a lovely spring-inspired blossom mani with you! WHAT YOU NEED: The ESSIE Professional Application Spring colours: The Tools: An oval acrylic brush, a bowl of nail polish remover & a small square of tin […] Read more…
nail colour of the week {naillusion’s pink lemonade}
This lovely little colour landed on my desk right in time to give my spring mani a pop of neon colour. It’s called Pink Lemonade by Naillusion & is exclusive to Dis-Chem at R89.95. It comes in six fun shades! So far, I really love it – it’s a no-dip formula with a very interesting […] Read more…
THE WINNER OF THE PARKS COMPETITION IS… VARSHA JAGERNATH
Thanx to all the lovely lady (& one gentleman) who entered the competition with The Parks. Here is Varsha’s winning entry: “Mmm.. no budget constraints.. mmm.. It will be an early morning to ensure I’m all packed and ready and on the road with my loved one to the airport. Then we will board our […] Read more…
SOME TIPS FROM BOBBI BROWN FOR FLAWLESS SKIN
“Beauty is all about healthy, glowing skin,” says international make-up guru, Bobbi Brown. How you get that skin, does not only depend on the products that you use. Flawless skin starts with nutrition – for the body and skin. And with the barefaced beauty trend that is all the craze at the moment (as seen […] Read more…
‘Very Cranberry’ by ESSIE {nail colour of the week}
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…