Review: Yardley’s new Metallic Fusion collection

Yardley has a new colour collection out called Metallic Fusion, inspired by this season’s metallic fashion trend, and sent me the prettiest press drop to show it off. Overall, I find the colours a bit wintery-looking, but hey, I’ve never dressed up my face according to the season – I wear the colours that suit […]

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So who wants to win a zexy Karl Lagerfeld watch worth R4700?

Right mense, I have a very cool kompetisie for you – thanks to S Bacher fragrances, the importers of Karl Lagerfeld fragrances, I have a regte egte Karl Lagerfeld ‘7’ watch to give away worth R4 700. (Oh yeah!) Now, as this is an especially awesome prize, I’m going to be making you work for […]

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Yet another Edgars shopping spree in the bag

Morning girls! I went on yet another Edgars shopping spree and am excited to show off my threads so let’s get stuck in shall we? First up, I’m having a real love affair with maxi dresses right now and found two really fab ones in their Free2bu section. First up, we’ve got this mooi streepy […]

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Fragrance review: Elizabeth Arden Untold Absolu EDP

A little while back Elizabeth Arden launched Untold, a multifaceted creamy white floral with fruity top notes like pear and blackcurrant.  They’ve now brought out another version of the scent, Untold Absolu, which is a more intense, more sensual interpretation. Again, you’re looking at a creamy white fruity floral with blackcurrant and bergamot top notes […]

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St Yves re-opens with a bang for a sizzling hot summer in Cape Town

St Yves Beach Club might’ve closed it’s doors last summer but now it’s back for another season at a hot new location – 120 Strand Street in trendy De Waterkant. Myself and the blogger besties were invited to the launch and possibly had a leetle too much fun in the VIP section. It was jam-packed with local […]

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Fragrance review: Thomas Sabo Charm Rose, Charm Rose Intense and Charm Kiss

Swarovski, Bulgari, Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels… it would seem that if you’re a jewellery and hit the big time, the next step is to create a perfume. Thomas Sabo, the luxurious German brand best known for their lustable little charms, is no exception and has recently launched not one but three ‘Charm Club’ fragrances […]

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Reviews: Bourjois Push Up Volume Glamour mascara, Avon’s new Skin So Soft Fusions body moisturiser and MAC x Brooke Shields Cream Colour Base

Ready to get stuck in? Bourjois Push Up Volume Glamour mascara, R129,95, selected Clicks. I haven’t tried loads of Bourjois mascaras but can’t think of any that have ever stood out. That is until I tried new Push Up Volume Glamour. It promises ‘uplifting volume without clumps’ and that’s exactly what it delivers. It’s formula […]

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Review: Lipidol Cleansing body oil

Heard about Lipidol yet? A line up of six oil-based beauty products, its exclusive to Clicks and going for R80 a pop. It consists of two cleansers – one for face and one for body – as well as an after shower oil, sunscreen oil, after shave oil and overnight face oil. They all promises […]

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Reviews: Maybelline’s Colorshow Crayon Kohl eye pencils, Bourjois’ new lip liners and Clinique’s Chubby Stick Baby Tints

Yep, it’s that time again – time for another review en masse… Maybelline Colorshow Crayon Kohl eye pencils, R34,95. Maybelline have just launched a new line of eye pencils. I’m not sure how many shades are available in South Africa but each promises high intensity colour that applies smoothly and then, once set, stays put […]

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Win, win, win with Bergasol and Vogue sunglasses

So I got the most spolicious press drop the other day – some Bergasol sunscreen and a voucher to pick out a pair of Vogue sunnies. Woop woop! Now for those of you who don’t know, Bergasol is a relatively new suncare brand (well, to SA anyway) that hails from France, has been in the […]

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Review: Lancome Grandiose ‘swan neck’ mascara

Lancome’s new Grandiose  ‘swan neck’ mascara (R399) boasts a curved wand that promises to create a wide-angle fan effect for your lashes. Lancome reckon their ergonomic wand and elastomer-moulded short bristle brush head helps you coat more of your lashes with ease, even the very short ones. As for the formula itself, it makes use […]

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Review: My Burberry eau de parfum

Burberry fans, prick up your ears – the brand’s just launched a new fragrance called My Burberry, a fresh-smelling floral. The packaging was inspired by the iconic Burberry trench coat so you’ll notice that the cap looks a lot like one of the buttons and the little bow around the neck is knotted the same […]

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