Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Before leaving for France, I popped into Luxottica’s media day to take a look at their new summer sunnies. It was held at Maremoto (the cutest little hotel/restaurant in Long street that I’d never noticed before) and they went all out, even paying attention to the steps that led you to the floor on which the bash wash held: […]
Read MoreOooh, I’ve just gotten wind of a deliciously indulgent new limited edition range that’ll be landing on the shelves of The Body Shop this February. I can’t reveal all the details just yet, but lets just say its gonna be mouthwateringly good. Ooh la la bietse! If you’ve got a sweet tooth like me, your wallet might […]
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard, rap diva Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin have been picked as the new spokespeeps for MAC’s new Viva Glam lippies due out early next year. Since ’94, MAC have produced at least one Viva Glam lipstick a year. Some have been limited editions and others have become a permanent part of the line with all the proceeds […]
Read MoreLove wallet-friendly, top quality INGLOT cosmetics like I do? I was thrilled to hear they’re now available at Woolies’ Cavendish and East Gate stores, so I can slap their shizz on my Woolies card along with their yummy kiddies’ meals. (I’m currently obsessed with Soccer Balls & Shoelaces, a fab low-cal version of spaghetthi bolognaise…) See the eye shadow pan above? […]
Read MoreHi guys! Last night I got back from a whirlwind trip to France to visit my little sis. (She’s currently living in Lille with her new-ish boyf, a Frenchie). While there, she spoiled me rotten with a visit to a Moroccan hamman and shopping sprees that included a pit stop in Hermes. We also spent a few days in Paris […]
Read MoreOh you thought you were rid of me, did you? I’ve got the odd scheduled post that’ll pop up here and there and, if I’m not too busy/permanenty vrot on French champers, I’ll slap up the odd ‘woo hoo, look at me, I’m in Paris while you’re stuck at your desk’-type of post. Have you girls spotted Catrice […]
Read MoreSo I’m off to Paris as of this avie to visit my little sis, Mandy, who’s living their with her Frenchman boyf. I won’t be blogging while I’m there as I’ll be too busy eating macaroons, quaffing French champage and running up a fat bill on Mands’ credit card which is sponsoring most of my […]
Read MoreThis afternoon I popped into a MAC Master Class to take in a make-up tutorial from their senior make-up artist Michelle Lee Collins. Michelle does all the make-up for local fashion weeks whenever MAC’s involved. Now check out her ridiculously awesome skoene: In regards to the class, the theme was how to create a timeless bridal look that lasts. Even though […]
Read MoreBabor is a luxurious German skincare range available from selected spas. They were the first cosmetics company to invest the beauty ampoule and are now the biggest producer of the cosmetic capsules in the world. Another of their best sellers is Hy-Ol, a bi-phase cleanser, that’s achieved cult status among die-hard beauty freaks. Babor was brought to […]
Read MoreThe other night I hosted a ‘best dish’ dinner party. Essentially, you invite a bunch of chicas who know how to work it in the kitchen and ask that they each bring the one dish that they know kicks ass… the one thing that they make and everyone falls over themselves asking for the recipe. (Mine […]
Read MoreHey guys! Got the best news ever; Paige’s mom has decided to adopt Bruno! I can’t tell you how glad I am that he’s going to a good loving home with a nice, big yard. They also have another doggie he can play with and if yesterday’s test drive is anything to by, they’re going […]
Read MoreThe other day UK-based celeb hairdresser Lee Stafford was in Cape Town to celebrate the fact that his hair care line can now be found on the shelves at Clicks. As I was working a temp deputy ed gig at the time, I wasn’t able to attend the launch, but the Clicks chicas were nice enough to […]
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