Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Ruby Kisses a fun new range of colour cosmetics that won’t break the bank. I was given the 24 HR Eye shadow Magic eye shadow primer,R79,95, to test and was very, very impressed. So much so that it’s now replaced my E.L.F. primer which I used to buy online. The packaging is a shameless rip off of […]
Read MoreAh Cafe Caprice… It really doesn’t need an introduction, right? I mean the place is a regte Cape Town institution of cool. Still, it’s not just a prime spot for beautiful people to congregate en masse… the place also serves up some seriously decent food and regularly appears on all the city guides’ ‘best burger’ lists. Today, however, Clouds and I […]
Read MoreBloom hooked up with a New York-based make-up artist called April Greaves (nope, I have no clue who she is either) to create their new colour collection, Belle du Jour. It’s all about contoured smoky eye make-up, perfectly groomed brows, luminous-looking skin and super glossy lips. The inspirasie for the look was Catherine Deneuve in the […]
Read MoreHaven’t heard of Placecol? It’s a proudly South African skin care brand that’s only sold in salons, but is now about to branch out into more accessible stores like Edgars. They’ve got products to suit every skin type, from oily to dry, as well as more specialised goodies to help take care of typical skin concerns like pigmentation. I was given […]
Read MoreYou gotta love Strawberrynet.com For those of you who don’t know, Strawberrynet is a massive online beauty store stocking a zillion brands at reduced prices. Not everything is cheaper than what you’d pay in SA (their MAC goodies, for example, are pricier), but A LOT of their shizz is much cheaper than what you’d pay […]
Read More…but I WANT these Sylvanian Families meerkats SOOO BAD! Back in the day, my sister had a zillion ‘Forrest Family’/Sylvanian Family characters and I only ever owned the frog set. I never really minded though ‘cos I’ve always had an affinity for froggies and remember EXACTLY what was going through my head the day I picked them out… […]
Read MoreLike I’ve said before, argan oil’s the hot new ingredient on the beauty block. Another brand that now offers something infused with the wondrous oil a la Morocco is Redken, specifically Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil, R320. This li’l baby makes use of with omega-6 enriched fair trade argan oil to help nourish, protect and soften dry, brittle hair and can be used in […]
Read MoreIf you’re a Lancôme fan like I am, you’re going to ADORE the brand’s gorgeous new nail and lipstick collection, Vernis and Rouge in Love. Both the nail and lippie shades have been divvied up into three groups; Jolis Matins (fresh and light for daytime), Boudoir Time (bright, ‘cocktail’ colours) and Tonight is My Night (intense, sexy ‘look […]
Read MoreA little while back I was given a voucher entitling me to an indulgent little spa session at Skin & Body Renewal in the new Cape Quarter. (I know, I know… it’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta… OUCH! Who threw that rock at my head?!) So ja… let’s move on from the fact that you […]
Read MoreIf you’ve used Lancome Teint Idole foundation you’ll know it’s a goodie. Kinda like the ‘rich biets’ version Revlon ColorStay, another fab long-wearing gem… Now, however, Lancome’s just launched a new updated version; Teint Idole Ultra 24H (R395) and, if you’re looking for a serious ‘ace base’ that promises to sit tight, this baby’s got your back. I was given a […]
Read MoreJust so you know, Dreamnails & Body have teamed up with NWJ to offer you a little somethin’ somethin’… if you buy any jewellery from NWJ, they’ll give you a R50 voucher to blow at Dreamnails – provided you spend more than R299. They’ve also got another big comp going where Dreamnails customers can win up to R3K […]
Read MoreEarlier this week I popped into a L’Oreal launch at The Reserve night club in town. The brand’s got some seriously fab-looking new goodies coming out later this year and, of everything I got see, I’m most excited about Lumi Magique, a new ‘light-infusing’ foundation due out in June. (Alas, I can’t give you the price just yet as I’m struggling […]
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