Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Ooh la la, darlings; Clarins has some beautiful new goodies that will be hitting the counter towards the end of August and I thought I’d give you a little sneak preview. Let’s get stuck in shall we? Clarins Rouge Éclat lipstick, R235 The first ‘age-defying’ lippie from Clarins, Rouge Éclat promise juicy-looking, long-lasting colour as […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I have a terrible weakness for bubbly. However, now that I’ve discovered the delicious decadence that is Chambord, I’m pretty much spoiled for life and am going to struggle to enjoy any kind of champers without it. For those who don’t know, Chambord is a blend of berries, French cognac, vanilla, herbs and spices […]
Read MoreEver been to Spoilt in Green Point? It’s a lovely little salon that offers both hair and beauty treatments. I was invited to experience a Redken Chemisty Shot All Soft protein and moisture treatment (from R200). It helps reinforce your hair with protein, but still keeps it nice and soft thanks to hydrating ingredients like […]
Read MoreOh hello there rubybox Beauty Va Va Volume mascara, R139,95. I’d known rubybox was selling a nice selection of beauty products for a while now, but hadn’t realised they now have their own in-house brand, as such. Aside from the mascara, the rest of their rubybox items are all beauty tools like make-up brushes, eyelash […]
Read MoreSocieti Bistro are ready to whisk you on yet another culinary tour through Europe. Remember the Tour Through Italy? This time they’re off to France and, as of the 24th of this month, they’ll be serving up three-course menus inspired by various parts of the country that changes each week. To celebrate the kick off, […]
Read MoreLast week I briefly popped into the launch of Made in Brasil, a new boutique and salon in Greenpoint. Owned by two regte egte Brazilian sisters, the shop offers a nice selection of imported Brazilian undies, swimwear, gymwear. .. .. The store also has two treatment rooms to offer Brazilian-style spa services like waxes and […]
Read MoreAvon calling! I attended an Avon launch the other day and got a sneak preview of some of the new and exciting stuff they’ll be launching as the year rolls out. While I can’t say too much just yet, trust me when I tell you their soon-to-launch eye shadows are utterly fabulous. In the meantime, I […]
Read MoreLe iconic Yves Saint Laurent Touché Éclat celebrated its 21st birthday the other day and are celebrating with a new limited edition pen. If you’re not one of the millions of women who already own and use good ole’ TE, the most important thing you need to know about it is this: Touché Éclat is […]
Read MoreL’Oreal’s new mascara, False Lash Wings mascara (R189,95) promises to ‘spread lashes like butterfly wings’ thanks to lash extending ‘cocoon fibres’ and a ‘revolutionary amplifying brush’. According to the press release, the brush creates a widespread ‘false lash’ effect as the longest bristles that arch up at comb’s base stretch out your outer lashes twice as much as a regular brush. […]
Read MoreSpotted FINO Soothe on the shelf yet? Essentially, it’s a mix of fruit enzymes and a form of vitamin A to help soothe your skin post-hair removal. Thanks to the fruit enzymes (pineapple specifically), it aims to gently exfoliate your skin, keeping skin from growing over your hair follicles which effectively blocks them and causes ingrown. It also says it ‘soothes’ […]
Read MoreINGLOT have recently launched a fab new ‘Essentials’ box containing a nice selection of their bestsellers. It’s total retail value is R875 but it’s being sold from INGLOT stores and selected Edgars stores for just R449. Nice! If you’re a crazy INGLOT fan this would make a pretty good spoil and totally beats binge eating […]
Read MoreLast weekend I was invited to attend Business After Five (BA5) at Living Room in Bellville. BA5 is a ‘networking event’ for young professionals that goes down the first Friday of each month. Aside from live entertainment, if you fill in a data card before 8pm on the night, you can also stand the chance to win fab spot prizes. Last Friday, Meneer Jack Parow […]
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