Ramblings of a rampant beauty editor…
Last week I attended the official opening of the Calvin Klein store in the V&A Waterfront. A regte celeb-studded affair, things got pretty crowded so I didn’t manage to snap too many clothing piccies but we’re talking Calvin Klein here, darlings. You can rest assured that everything is gorgeous in that typical Ck understated fashion. […]
Read MoreLast week YSL were kind enough to jet myself and a few other beauties up to Jozi to attend the SA Style Awards at Hyde Park, of which they’re a sponsor. Prior to the fashion gongs being handed out, guests got to watch a very special YSL-themed fashion show in which seven local designers got […]
Read MoreThis Christmas Clicks are running a purple sticker promo that essentially works like this: Buy any three items with a purple present sticker on it and the third one is free! I took a squizz at some of the goodies they have on offer and found a few favourites, the first being evil sweet things […]
Read MoreA little while back Revlon sent me a bunch of their foundations to try along with the most thoughtful press pack ever. It included a Woolworths’ gift card (so I could go binge drink W Cafe’s Chai lattes) and two of my favourite treats – yoghurt-covered dried mango and Reese’s Pieces. You have no idea […]
Read MoreFilorga’s new Skin-Absolute night cream promises to blitz wrinkles and pigmentation while improving your skin’s firmness and radiance while you sleep. It’s also jet freakin’ black but the pigment disappears as its rubbed into your skin. Filorga says it gets its colour from the meteorite powder it contains but I think it’s more likely from […]
Read MoreA little while back Elizabeth Arden launched Untold, a multifaceted creamy white floral with fruity top notes like pear and blackcurrant. They’ve now brought out another version of the scent, Untold Absolu, which is a more intense, more sensual interpretation. Again, you’re looking at a creamy white fruity floral with blackcurrant and bergamot top notes […]
Read MoreSwarovski, Bulgari, Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels… it would seem that if you’re a jewellery and hit the big time, the next step is to create a perfume. Thomas Sabo, the luxurious German brand best known for their lustable little charms, is no exception and has recently launched not one but three ‘Charm Club’ fragrances […]
Read MoreReady to get stuck in? Bourjois Push Up Volume Glamour mascara, R129,95, selected Clicks. I haven’t tried loads of Bourjois mascaras but can’t think of any that have ever stood out. That is until I tried new Push Up Volume Glamour. It promises ‘uplifting volume without clumps’ and that’s exactly what it delivers. It’s formula […]
Read MoreHeard about Lipidol yet? A line up of six oil-based beauty products, its exclusive to Clicks and going for R80 a pop. It consists of two cleansers – one for face and one for body – as well as an after shower oil, sunscreen oil, after shave oil and overnight face oil. They all promises […]
Read MoreSo I got the most spolicious press drop the other day – some Bergasol sunscreen and a voucher to pick out a pair of Vogue sunnies. Woop woop! Now for those of you who don’t know, Bergasol is a relatively new suncare brand (well, to SA anyway) that hails from France, has been in the […]
Read MoreEssie’s latest winter collection, ‘Shearling, darling’, has finally hit the shelves. Inspired by cosy, winter textiles like sent me three polishes from their new winter collection: Mind Your Mittens is a dark teal blue that really flattered my cool (read: uber pale) skin tone. Parka Perfect is a creamy egg shell blue that’s actually a […]
Read MoreHeard about Stylista? It’s an online social community that’s all about ‘street style’. A spot where you can upload shots of you rocking a look while promoting your blog or website and have other visitors ‘like’ your style. In turn, you can draw a li’l inspirasie by flicking through hundreds of user-generated looks and ‘follow’ […]
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Lipgloss is my Life 