Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Right! Are you ready to get stuck in? First up, Morgan Taylor have launched a hot new nail colour line up for summer in the form of Street Beat. I was given three of the six shades available and they’re awesome. Hip Hot Coral needs a good three coats to get it going but it’s […]
Read MoreWhen I came back from Vietnam a lot of people asked me where my tan was and my answer, which is the same after every holiday, is ‘scrubbed off and down the drain’. Being a beauty writer, I know far too much about sun damage to ever want to expose my skin to the sun […]
Read MoreLast week you might’ve spotted me on Expresso chatting as part of the Fash Pack about fast-food inspired cosmetics, namely Burger King’s recent Whopper-scented cologne and KFC’s recently launch fried chicken-scented sunscreen. (God, how I only wish I was joking…) If not, I’ve got the clip for you over here. In the beginning bit it […]
Read MoreMaybelline have recently launched a whackload of new goodies and I got sent a bunch of them to play with. Some didn’t hit the spot but many of their newbies are pure drugstore gold and I’m only too happy to fill you in on them. First up, let’s talk about Maybelline Master Blush (R99,95). The […]
Read MoreMy bestie and I (Karisa from CTmylove.com) were recently offered a night’s stay at the ultra stylish The Capital Mirage hotel so we decided to be each other’s hot dates and do they stay over together. If you haven’t heard of this luxe little hotel just yet that’s ‘cos it’s brand spanking new and fabulously situated […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret, I can’t stand nail art. But I did notice it was a massive trend at the Rio Olympics and really loved it in that context. I thought it was a great way to bring a bit o’ glamour to the games as well as act as a patriotic good luck charm and […]
Read MoreA while ago I was sent a new sham and con duo from a professional hair care brand I hadn’t heard of before called NAK. It hails all the way from Australia and is now, a selection of their items – mostly from their Aromas line – is being sold at selected salons as well […]
Read MoreSpring is almost here so it’s time to turf out the old and get in with the new. Being an obsessive cleaner, regardless of the season, I gave my cupboards a good clean out the other day and this included my underwear shelf. (Nope, I don’t have a draw. It’s a shelf.) I’m always amazed […]
Read MoreA while back I went to a Revlon launch were they showed us a bunch of cool new things that were going to launch as the year rolls out. We also got to learn more about Cancervive and the good work they’re doing to help support those living with cancer. This includes an upcoming awareness rally that […]
Read MoreThere are a zillion reasons as to why you want a ghd styler in your life but now I’ve got two to toss into the bonfire that is your burning desire for seriously good hair. The first is that the brand’s recently launched a new limited edition collection in pink. And not just any pink, […]
Read MoreToday I’m going to be chatting about a sham and con with a bit of a twist, so before your eyes start glazing over at the thought of of the world adding yet another volumizing variant to a market that’s swamped with options, listen to this: TRESemme’s new Beauty-full Volume line hinges on the concept […]
Read MoreI was sent a few newbies from Essence and Catrice the other day, the Catrice goodies impressed me the most and this is me pointing out two winners. First up, how much do we love a good blush trio? Catrice Blush Artist shading palette (R79,95) serves up three pretty hues that can be worn on their own […]
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