Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
So Essie sent me a nail colour called Smokin’ Hot (R120). It’s not new and has been on the shelves for a while but with cooler weather coming up they reckon it’ll get popular fast. Generally, I wear bright berries and reds in winter to elevate my pale skin from Zombieland, but this actually looked […]
Read MoreIf you’re addicted to YouTube like I am, you’ll have caught Lauder’s new Little Black Primer ads featuring Kendall Jenner. While I wish she had a little more life behind those pretty eyes of hers, I do think she’s a nice pick for the brand as she gives them a nice, ‘youth injection’. As for […]
Read MoreThere’s a new show coming to town – Neill Anthony – The Private Chef. Last year I worked as a scriptwriter on another locally produced cooking/travel show and spent all my nights in bed watching this Aussie dude have deep, meaningful convos with farmers, zip line through forests, babble on about sustainable fishing and occasionally […]
Read MoreCotton On’s empire is expanding further in that the Aussie brand’s Rubi line, best known for it’s shoes, now includes cosmetics. The line isn’t enormous but there’s lots to pick from, specifically lipstick and gloss, eye shadow, blush, bronzer, nail colours, make-up remover wipes and a roll-on EDT. I got to play with just about […]
Read MoreRimmel’s new two-step lip colours (R99,95) involve a long-wearing liquid lippie and a hydrating balm that promise to stay put for a good 16 hours. While the colour is a straight liquid lippie, the lollipop-scented/flavoured top coat, that can be applied throughout the day without disturbing your colour, is a liquid too that kind of […]
Read MoreLast week I attended the launch of Errol Arendz Du Sud’s new winter collection hosted by one of the brand’s designers and held at the Cape Quarter store. To kick things off guests were treated to Cruz vodka-infused dirty martinis while browsing the store. There were a couple of seriously nice clothing pieces, especially gorgeous […]
Read MoreAs it turns out, being an ambassador for HTC has been one of the easiest gigs I’ve had in ages. I get the coolest cell phone I’ve ever used and all I have to do is tell people how awesome it is – something that’s coming to me as naturally as breathing. Seriously. My convo’s […]
Read MoreBrand’s across the planet have all been told that apps are cool and everyone, like, just haaaaas to have one which is why I lot of really stupid ones exist. I can’t tell you how often I’ve gone to a launch and listened to the PR talk about this ‘phenomenal’ new tool that lets you […]
Read MoreHi girls I’m dealing with crazy slow internet again today and am attempting to sort that out. By the time that’s fixed (I hope) I’ll have to run off to an appointment so check back later this avie for a new post. Otherwise, a big congrats to Hayley Bond from Cape Town on winning that […]
Read MoreIt’s been raining lippies on the blog for a while now and the latest to cross my desk are Revlon’s Ultra HD lipstick (R145) and lip lacquers (R145). .. There isn’t a lot of information available about these dudes online – Revlon only says that they’re made using ‘revolutionary wax-free gel technology that delivers true […]
Read MoreRight! It’s finally time to give away a gorgeous piece of why jewelley – a Heart Collection diamond pendant and chain worth R2000! You’ll even get to pick between two options. …or… Decisions, decisions, right? Personally I’m loving trendy rose gold right now, but would probably pick the gold one as it’s never going to […]
Read MoreIf you adore Arden’s Beautiful Colour Moisturising lippies (and you should, ‘cos they’re divine, especially Red Door Red and Electric Pink), you’ll be interested in their new matte additions (R220) to the line up. Each of the eight new shades is just as hydrating and lip lovin’ as the other more satiny-textured hues, but their […]
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