Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Did you know that the 12th of December is National Nail Polish day? Ja, I didn’t either , but hey, if it involves Essie sending me a bunch of cute colours, then I’m celebrating. The shades are all from last year’s spring collection (California Road Trip) but I know that they’re still in store because […]
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If you follow me on social media you’ll know I’m a complete slet for a good buffet. If peeps are serving up all you can eat, this is where I’m going to be – but only on special occasions because I’m also very vain and still have to trick a man into thinking I’d make […]
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Having spent most of this year in Asia where finding a seriously good steak is tricky and expensive, I jumped at the chance to review Charango Barbacoa in Bree Street. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s been around for a while but has recently become part of the Harbour House group that includes […]
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But ja. Let’s chat about one of the new kids – Focus Care Moisture+ Vita Antioxidant Hydrating Oil Capsules (R730). I like that they do exactly what they claim to – hydrate dry, dull-looking skin. And yes, they’ve included a smidge of retinol but they’re not making mad claims like ‘expect a brand new gesig in just ten days!’
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In my previous post I made reference to banking drama and mentioned I was going to share it. I’m not a whiner, but do feel my tale of woe could be useful as it involves sharing information I really, REALLY wish I’d known before take off. So here we go! I also don’t have pictures […]
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Biets is back, yo! After a crazy long journey (Chiang Mai – Bangkok – Addis Ababa – Jozi – Cape Town) I’ve finally made it home. If you follow me on twitter, you’ll know my return trip was a bit hellish as Ethiopian Airways cancelled my Bangkok to Jozi flight six days before take off. […]
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A few weeks prior to booking my flight to Bali the area had been hit by a series of major earthquakes. Lombok, the enormous island next to Bali, was probably struck the hardest (a 7.0 on the Richter scale) and the trio of smaller islands just off its coast, the Gilis, were also affected. So […]
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The last time I visited Bali was almost a decade ago. I’d just been diagnosed with a weird form of epilepsy and, as it turned out, the meds where far worse than the disease. It took a long time to get the right dose and my life was kind of ruined in the process but […]
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If you ever visit Vietnam you can’t miss Hoi An. It’s pure, unadulterated magic and you’ll get there via Da Nang which has an airport. This is what most people do. They use dear old Da Nang as a portal to somewhere else. It’s not really a ‘destination’ city. Except it became one for me […]
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If you’ve been following my blog (which is moving at a glacial pace right now ‘cos I just couldn’t be arsed) you’ll know I’ve gotten as far as telling you all about the quaint, foodie paradise that is Hoi An. Obviously you’ve got to hang out in ‘must see’ Ancient Town but be sure to […]
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Let’s talk about Hoi An! Often confused with Hanoi, Hoi An is a coastal city that sits right in the middle of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh/Saigon is at the bottom and Hanoi is at the top. Whichever you fly into, do NOT miss the epicness that is Hoi An. Getting there from Ho Chi Minh […]
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Of all the countries I’ve visited in South East Asia, Thailand is my number one jam but boy do I love Vietnam. The people (in general) are incredibly kind, there’s lot of good food to be found, the shopping is great and, in low season, you can live it up at a luxurious hotel for […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 