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…
happy spring day
HAPPY HAPPY SPRING!! I can hardly believe that it is the 1st of September already! After a very unfortunate hi-jacking incident that happened to our little family recently, I have decided to actively think about the awesome things in life, instead of focusing on the negative! So, with the new season come new ideas & […] Read more…
foodie crushes…. food movies {The Hundred-foot journey}
Young & old, cooks & non-cooks salivate at the mere thought of an on-screen foodie fix like Masterchef… Yup, foodie shows on the big & small screens are (still) the in thing! Let’s talk about yummy food moments on the BIG screen only for a moment. When I think about my favourite food & movie […] 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…
Blueberry Lemon Tea Cakes
It’s no secret that I love lemons & any recipe that contains lemon for that matter. The combination of the lemon & blueberries in this Martha Stewart recipe is totally heavenly. You will need about 35 minutes to prep & a total of two hours to get everything done. The original recipe calls for a stick of butter […] Read more…
FAB GIVE-AWAY WITH THE PARKS CENTRE {win! win! win!}
Have you ever discovered something so special that you want to keep it all to yourself, but at the same time want to tell the whole wide world about it? Well, the little Parks Shopping Centre around the corner from me (Cnr Jan Smuts & Wells Ave in Parkwood, Jozi), is exactly that. The almost […] 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…
foodie crushes: on-the-go snacks {vital mini rice cakes; mcnab’s foodbar; woolies slimmer’s bars}
Among other things, winter means ‘the munchies’ to me! Sticking to healthy snacking is tricky, but if you stock up on healthier snacks, your figure will thank you for it later! Here are three of my fave (healthier) on-the-go snacks: If potato chips are what you’re craving, then give the Vital Mini Rice Cakes (R7.99, […] Read more…