Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
A friend of mine is seriously considering buying Botox via Groupon. Personally, I’ve never bought anything off of Groupon and been left feeling like I’ve gotten my money’s worth, even at a discounted rate. Have I merely been unlucky? Am I possibly just a paranoid snob? Tell me girls, I want to know; would you buy a cosmetic procedure via […]
Read MoreDon’t you love it when a brand goes the extra mile in regards to press release presentation? Check out the little mystery box that arrived just last week: Surprise! It isn’t a sprinkling of anthrax or an ex-co-worker’s severed hand (a girl can only wish) but Maybelline’s new Illegal Lengths fibre extensions mascara, R100: … […]
Read MoreClicks is tres cunning in holding their electrical sale in winter; this is exactly when you really want to spring for a heater or an electric blanket and snapping it up on sale is a lure too good to resist. As it is, my boyfriend came home with a gas heater the other day. It […]
Read MoreEarlier this week I attended the World Class South Africa mixology competition at 15 on Orange. To fill you in, it’s a global competition to find the world’s best cocktail chef. SA had six peeps in the running and the winner turned out to be Brent Perremore from Asoka in Kloof Street, Cape Town. As for the party, it had a […]
Read MoreWe all lust after sexy designer shoes but unless you’re a fashion freak like my friend Clouds (try saying the three times real fast) or getting hitched to a billionaire like my little sis, few of us are actually going to buy them. Still, if you want to ‘sort of kind of’ fake the Louboutin look […]
Read MoreLuxottica, SA’s luxury eyewear importer, held a little bash the other day to show off their new frames. Their brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Burberry, Prada, Versace, DKNY, D&G, Miu Miu, Bulgari, Chanel, the list goes on and on and on… Guests got to sip Villiera Tradition Brut Rose (so yum!) and browse their latest eyewear collections while local muso […]
Read MoreSo the sweet peeps at Clicks sent me a HUUUUGE dental hamper the other day. Not exactly the last word in glam but totally essential in maintains a nice white-looking smile in the socials. Check it out: Of everything in the lot, I’m most impressed with RetarDEX Oral Rinse* (and yes it’s taking every ounce […]
Read MoreLike your beauty au naturale? Harmless House is a new SA-based online shop selling a selection of imported natural/ethically sourced beauty goodies. Think things that are either organic or almost organic, not to mention ethically sourced and cruelty free; brands like Sanctum, OrganicSpa and BWC (Beauty Without Cruelty). The best bit? They’ll deliver anywhere in SA for […]
Read MoreThis is too good not to share; the other day I found this online UK chemist; eChemist.co.uk, that ships worldwide for free. Niiiice! I’ve ordered a tube of L’Oreal Exfotonic, my favourite body scrub on God’s green earth that, for some reason, isn’t sold in SA anymore. It cost less than R90 and there’s no delivery charge! […]
Read MoreTotally cray for hot international fashion? PureCouture is a new boutique in Newlands owned by Melissa Hardman. The store stocks of a host of clothing brands from fashion capitals around the globe. Think romantic and feminine pieces By Zoe from Paris, hipster celeb favourite Wildfox Couture (it’s vintage inspired with fans that include Jesse J […]
Read MoreIf you’re one of the millions* of women that wear and love DKNY’s bestselling Be Delicious fragrance, you’re going to adore her newest fragrance collection, DKNY Hearts The World. Inspired by the hippest, chicest cities around the globe, namely London, Paris and New York (but of course!), each scent has the typical Be Delicious crisp […]
Read MoreMaybe it’s ‘cos it’s the cold… maybe it’s because I’m getting old and drying up like a faded wet suit forgotten in the sun; either way, I’m deffo reaching for hand cream a lot more often than I used to. This is why I’ve really enjoyed using Mavala MAVA+ Extreme Care for Hands hand cream. […]
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