Honey Ryder by OPI is part of the liquid sand collection, which means that it looks & feels like sand paper. So cool! I specifically tried this one to match my fab red scarf & this beautiful costume jewellery ring from Poetry! Yolandi ♥ Read more…
ORAL-B PRO EXPERT TOOTH PASTE {a zesty review}
During the month of September, I (along with selected other bloggers) had the opportunity to try out the brand new Oral B Pro-Expert toothpaste. I knew that the guys at Oral-B are the experts in oral health care, but I was hooked on my previous toothpaste that addressed my specific concern… plus, I was not interested […] Read more…
Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy™ in Casino Star {nail colour of the week}
No matter how much I love having a mani, I’m not the biggest fan of gel overlays done in salons. Admittedly there are really fantastic products on the market, so I’m aware that the problem is not the product, but often the nail techs. Sadly, I have just had too many bad experiences with ladies […] Read more…
OPI’s ‘Tasmanian Devil…’ {nail colour of the week}
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…