Here are my latest make-up buys & finds… I am absolutely & totally in love with the Bobbi Brown’s Art Stick (R365, incl a sharpener). It is essentially a long-wearing rich matte lip liner & lip stick in one. I sometimes also use it to add some subtle colour to my cheeks. A real multi-tasker. It’s available in […] Read more…
bio-effect cellular facial treatment at placecol cresta {a zesty review}
Where? Placecol Cresta Shopping Centre, Jozi What? The BIOEFFECT Cellular Facial Treatment with CEYA® (R620) What makes it fabulous? The focus of this facial & of the BIOEFFECT serum is to activate your skin’s natural ability to renew, which makes it fantastic for ageing. The serum is packed with growth factors. Think of them as little […] Read more…
all white now by morgan taylor {nail colour of the week}
Morgan Taylor is a brand new range of nail colours stocked by Sorbet. So this past week (or should I rather say only for two days) I was sporting the All White Now nail colour from this range. I really love this look (even though I can hear my dad ask why I have Tip […] Read more…
L.A. Girl Color Addict Nail Color in Urge {nail colour of the week}
Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! I decided that some green nails will be appropriate for this week… This is L.A. Girl Color Addict Nail Color in Urge (GNL 109). I think they should have called it “ogre” instead, as it looks a bit like Schrek’s skin tone. don’t you think? I wouldn’t normally go for a […] Read more…
fun with washi tape {crafts}
Washi tape might be old news to some, as it has been on Pinterest & in craft blogs & magazines for the past couple of years already. But, I still love it! Here are some interesting bits about washi tape… If you call ‘washi tape’ ‘wasabi tape’ by accident (or just for fun), you’re not […] Read more…
jamie’s moreish cauliflower cheese bake
This is a fantastic rainy day recipe – if you’re a cauliflower fan, off course. It’s easy, quick & extremely moreish! (I can even remember waking up in the middle of the night once, craving this…) Macaroni Cauliflower Cheese Bake, serves 4 – 6 Taken from the “Quick Pasta” section of Jamie’s Ministry of Food ½ […] Read more…
bikini so teeny by essie {nail colour of the week}
Not that anyone around here would be wearing a tiny bikini with the crazy rainy weather that we’ve been having. But hey, who said you can’t wear a ‘blue bikini’ on your nails!? I decided to do just that with the stunning “Bikini so teeny” (nr 800) nail colour by Essie. Have I mentioned than I’m […] Read more…
facial wipes {a zesty test – beauty basics}
I’m on a mission to get my beauty basics in place. Off course we all need fashion colours for our lips, eyes & nails, fragrance & anti-ageing potions & lotions… But, to me, it’s very important to have your beauty basics in place & review them every now & then. Obviously beauty basics are not […] Read more…
‘french mani’ with a glam twist {nail colour of the week}
In celebration of the end of awards season, I thought of trying something a bit glam & unconventional… Colours used: ESSIE Really Red (nr 90) & Steel-ing The Scene (nr 626) for the tips done at the Sorbet Dry Bar, Dunkeld (011 325 2921). Yolandi ♥ Read more…
a bubbly treat for oscar night
As usual, I’m super excited for the Oscars. The dresses, red carpet interviews & suspense… Off course I’m also very happy that Ellen will be hosting the awards this year! Yay! If you live in sunny South-Africa (like me!) then you can either wake up at 3am to watch live or wait until the next […] Read more…