If you follow me on twitter you’ll know I was spoiled with the most fabulous press pack from Wonderfontein Estate: two bottles of their finest Paul Rene MCC Brut and a super cute handcrafted cheeseboard in a very pretty pink ‘trunk’. Handpicked chardonnay grapes that are picked early in the morning and then chilled overnight […]

So, let’s wrap up the POND’S 7 Day Challenge, shall we? Day one to four was easy enough and day five was a breeze in that the daily gift was a Vide e Caffe loyalty card and the instruction to CONNECT with your friends. Day six presented a bit of an ‘ish’, however, as it […]

POND’S sent me a very thoughtful little press pack the other day; a giant box full of Flawless Radiance goodies and assorted gifts. For those not familiar with the Flawless Radiance line, it aims to help brighten up your complexion with the key ingredient bring niacin, a form of vitamin B3 that prevents melanin travelling […]

Next month sees the very first Women’s Lifestyle Expo, held at The Lookout at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, between 18 and 20 April. Just a few of the beauty-focused exhibitors include Rubybox, Eye Candy (you know, the eyebrow bar we all adore) and Fake Bake (a hot self-tan brand that’s new to SA). Stall […]

Remember me writing about that rocking Monkey Shoulder whiskey launch at House of Machines the other day? The spot with the seriously good bar snacks? (I mean, pork belly, hello?) Anyway, the Scottish whiskey brand’s now hosting Monkey Monday’s at Orphanage Cocktail Emporium in Bree Street every Monday until the end of April. This means you can […]

A few weeks back I was gifted with the cutest little viscose printed tee (R290) by local label Ambri Designs. The designer behind the locally produced label, Andrea Bryant, reckons the key factors that make Ambri Designs unique are the following; she doesn’t compromise on quality, comfort and wearability is everything and all the garments […]

For those of you aren’t familiar with the brand, Lamelle is proudly South African biotechnology research company that manufactures its own skin care ranges including Dermaheal (to combat aging), Luminesce (for pigmentation) and Serra (for very dry skin). They’ve also recently launched their own anti-aging and skin care-focused mag called Lapelle. Product-wise. Lamelle’s Dermaheal range flies […]

Ready to jump? Here we go! Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lip colour, R125,95. Bourjois have taken your stock standard liquid lip colour and injected it with a big dose of silicones. The result? Rouge Edition Velvet, a feather light lip, silky smooth lip colour with a velvety matte-looking finish. In short, the perfect lip colour […]