Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Filorga’s new Skin-Absolute night cream promises to blitz wrinkles and pigmentation while improving your skin’s firmness and radiance while you sleep. It’s also jet freakin’ black but the pigment disappears as its rubbed into your skin. Filorga says it gets its colour from the meteorite powder it contains but I think it’s more likely from […]
Read MoreCiate (pronounced See-art-tay, in case you were wondering) is a British ‘nail fashion’ brand created by celebrity manicurist Charlotte Knight. The brand’s big claim to fame was creating the caviar mani. All their adorable-looking bow-bedecked polishes are 3-free and now available at selected Clicks stores going for R149,95 a pop. Currently, Clicks is selling the […]
Read MoreHands up! Who enjoys a good red lippie? While I’ve been pretty hooked on fuchsia for years now, I do enjoy the odd holiday in rooiville and L’Oreal’s new Collection Exclusive Pure Reds collection is a good one. Each matte red hue was custom created to suit one of the brand’s spokesmodels – Julianne Moore, […]
Read MoreSpree’s running a 3 for 2 beauty promo which is pretty self-explanatory – buy three products and get the third (cheapest) item for free. Basically, the perfect time to buy three super expensive fragrances thus making the max of your savings. To elaborate, Catrice Camouflage Cream is my favourite concealer. It covers anything, from dark circles […]
Read MoreIf you’re an early enough riser to catchExpresso, chances are you’ve spotted Eco Diva Nicole Sherwin on TV. Apparently she’stheir DIY presenter and, as she’s got a love of all things eco, she’s usually dispensing tips on how to do things in a greener way. Because she’s a overcheiver soos ek (not to mention a […]
Read MoreA while back HTC got in touch and asked if I’d want to try their latest Android cell, the One (M8). Initially, I was hesitant – I was using an iPhone 5s and was quite happy with it. What if, after giving me this super expensive li’l item, I decided I totally hated it and […]
Read MoreOh hey there Lush fans – the store’s Christmas goodies are now available in store as well as online*! Squeee! It was held at Suprette in Woodstock and we all left with a pressie, hot choccie and a gingerbread ninja – my kinda launch. I’m a huge fan of Lush in general, but their Christmas goodies always […]
Read MoreHello, hello! Sorry for the lack of posts this week – I’ve had my hands full with wek, wek, wek – freelancing at an agency in the avies and scripting on weekends. You can catch my shizz on Top Billing if you’re interested. I’ve been writing the voice overs for two or three segments for […]
Read MoreVal de Vie Estate in Paarl plays host to a number of prestigious horsey events but the Pink Polo is now a new favourite. Essentially, it’s a glamorous polo match held to raise funds for breast cancer, with a good chunk of the proceeds going towards CANSA. This year, the event’s main sponsor was Cintron, a […]
Read MoreIf you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I was given a gorgeous Karl Lagerfeld watch to give away and have been running a comp called My Pet’s Cooler than Choupette. (Choupette is Karl’s super spoiled, first class-flying, caviar nibbling kitty.) To enter, you had to send me a piccie of your pet living the high […]
Read MoreReady to jump in? John Frieda Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Colour Preserving shampoo and conditioner John Frieda, exclusive to Clicks, has just launched yet another range that specifically targets blondes. (FYI, their Go Blonder range, the one that lightens up your locks is lovely, as is their tone-correcting violet shampoo, but I’m not sure if […]
Read MoreI’ve never been an Opium fan. I find it a bit too spicy but, more than anything, kind of musty. It’s just not my bag. Many of the subsequent interpretations, however, have been lovely. The sheer citrus and warm vanilla concoction that is Vapeurs de Parfum is one of my favourites and you can check […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 