Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Remember those tinted moisturisers Clarins used to make? (Maybe they still do, I haven’t checked recently.) I remember how they used to be a lot more colour than moisturiser, almost more like a super sheer foundation, and that, in a nutshell, is new Avon Bright Start fresh look foundation SPF 15 (R109,90). Each of the […]
Read MoreRemember all those minimalist fragrances that were so big back in the 90s? CkOne… Issey Miyake… DKNY… the lesser popular L’eau par Kenzo? Hugo Boss’s Hugo Woman, however, was one of the big dogs. Everyone knew someone who wore it and I just so happened to be one of those girls. I loved that it […]
Read MoreGood news for Clarins fans. The French brand have just launched a new eye cream called Super Restorative Total Eye concentrate (R825). The Super Restorative line is aimed at ‘older’ women but, like all the other products in that collection, there’s nothing stopping anyone younger from using this particular item… Claims-wise, Clarins reckon their new […]
Read MoreSo Essie sent me a nail colour called Smokin’ Hot (R120). It’s not new and has been on the shelves for a while but with cooler weather coming up they reckon it’ll get popular fast. Generally, I wear bright berries and reds in winter to elevate my pale skin from Zombieland, but this actually looked […]
Read MoreIf you’re addicted to YouTube like I am, you’ll have caught Lauder’s new Little Black Primer ads featuring Kendall Jenner. While I wish she had a little more life behind those pretty eyes of hers, I do think she’s a nice pick for the brand as she gives them a nice, ‘youth injection’. As for […]
Read MoreThere’s a new show coming to town – Neill Anthony – The Private Chef. Last year I worked as a scriptwriter on another locally produced cooking/travel show and spent all my nights in bed watching this Aussie dude have deep, meaningful convos with farmers, zip line through forests, babble on about sustainable fishing and occasionally […]
Read MoreCotton On’s empire is expanding further in that the Aussie brand’s Rubi line, best known for it’s shoes, now includes cosmetics. The line isn’t enormous but there’s lots to pick from, specifically lipstick and gloss, eye shadow, blush, bronzer, nail colours, make-up remover wipes and a roll-on EDT. I got to play with just about […]
Read MoreRimmel’s new two-step lip colours (R99,95) involve a long-wearing liquid lippie and a hydrating balm that promise to stay put for a good 16 hours. While the colour is a straight liquid lippie, the lollipop-scented/flavoured top coat, that can be applied throughout the day without disturbing your colour, is a liquid too that kind of […]
Read MoreLast week I attended the launch of Errol Arendz Du Sud’s new winter collection hosted by one of the brand’s designers and held at the Cape Quarter store. To kick things off guests were treated to Cruz vodka-infused dirty martinis while browsing the store. There were a couple of seriously nice clothing pieces, especially gorgeous […]
Read MoreAs it turns out, being an ambassador for HTC has been one of the easiest gigs I’ve had in ages. I get the coolest cell phone I’ve ever used and all I have to do is tell people how awesome it is – something that’s coming to me as naturally as breathing. Seriously. My convo’s […]
Read MoreBrand’s across the planet have all been told that apps are cool and everyone, like, just haaaaas to have one which is why I lot of really stupid ones exist. I can’t tell you how often I’ve gone to a launch and listened to the PR talk about this ‘phenomenal’ new tool that lets you […]
Read MoreHi girls I’m dealing with crazy slow internet again today and am attempting to sort that out. By the time that’s fixed (I hope) I’ll have to run off to an appointment so check back later this avie for a new post. Otherwise, a big congrats to Hayley Bond from Cape Town on winning that […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 