Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
So did ya’ll have a good Easter? I’ve just returned from a lovely li’l break to Umhlanga were I watched my boyfriend’s bestie tie the knot. The wedding was at the uber-lush Oyster Box Hotel and was beyond beautiful with seriously awesome food. (The buffet included a deliciously hot curry and mini lemon meringue pies!) […]
Read MoreJust the other day, I got to interview world famous pedi expert Bastien Gonzalez. I’ve plakked up the results of that on BeautySouthAfrica.com (It’s a new beauty site I’m now editing, for those who don’t know…) You can go check it out here. And while you’re at it, let me know what you think of […]
Read MoreYesterday, I hit up the Veuve Clicquot Masters, (that’s Cape Town’s most exclusive polo event, if you didn’t know…) at Val de Vie in Franschoek. As I got to schmingle in the VIP lounge (thanks Vivid Luxury!), I got to swill litres of free Veuve Clicquot and take in a delish gourmet lunch. Loved that […]
Read MoreGet a load of this poor li’l doggy… Can you see the stress in his crazed-out li’l oogies? Well, that’s how I look right now. Just like him. Except I’m wearing pink lip gloss… Right now, I’m v. busy setting up that exciting new beauty website I told you about, http://www.beautysouthafrica.com (As I type, I’m busy packing […]
Read MoreLast night, I popped into the Roxy Review bar at Grand West to check out the Doll Domination, a Pussycat Doll tribute show. Must say, I wasn’t expecting a lot. Thought I’d end up watching a bunch of scantily-clad vroumense dancing along to the Doll’s greatest hits – and that’s pretty much what it is… […]
Read MoreBig thank you to everyone who entered my Softlips competition… it seems like the French Vanilla and Strawberry variants are your favourite favourites… Anyhoo, ‘cos I’m fair and all that, I got my mate Simon, who sits just behind me, to shout out the first number that popped into his head. He chose 7 (he […]
Read MoreThe other day, I got sent a few goodies from Malee. You might not have heard of them as they’re a new kid on the beauty block, but their stuff is divine. Their packaging is also pretty – v. minimalistic and clean-looking, so it makes a lovely gift. Of all the products I used, I was […]
Read MoreOne of my bestest friendies in the whole wide world, Smethie, is coming to visit me from the UK later this mo. I’m literally counting the days til can hug, her and squeeze her and get all Elmyra on her… She hasn’t been in SA for years and the biets has sent me a massive […]
Read MoreGirls, if you want to win that Softlips hamper, (it’s worth R100), you better hustle! Simply send a mail to lipglosscomp@webmail.co.za with your fave Softlips flavour in the subject head. Good luck! x x x
Read MoreHit up Canal Walk over the weekend with some gift vouchers to burn, but gotta say I struggled to find stuff. Does anyone else find this winter’s fashion offering kinda boring? Anyway, I was thrilled to discover that the mall’s HUGE new and improved Dis-Chem now stocks a big range of Physician’s Formula cosmetics. It’s an American drug store brand that specialises […]
Read MoreHeard about Jo Malone’s new Tea Fragrance Blends Collection? A set of five limited edition colognes, they’ve all been inspired by the very English concept of afternoon tea. There are three different ‘tea type’ scents to pick from; iconic Earl Grey & Cucumber, zesty Assam & Grapefruit and refreshing Fresh Mint Leaf. Then, as everyone takes their tea a […]
Read MoreSooo, if you like the luxe life, chances are you’re familiar with Patron XO Cafe… And if you’re a fan soos ek, you’ll be glad to know that the premium tequila’s big sister, Patron Silver, is now available in SA. Unlike it’s coffee-infused predescessor, Patron Silver isn’t flavoured. It’s a crystal clear, light, zingy tequila that mingles surprisingly well with mixers like Appletiser. To […]
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