I’ve been ready for summer to come along so that I can finally take some time to unwind after another long year. I am looking forward to lots of lunches, cute dresses, & my favourite espadrilles coming out to play. I am also very much looking forward to spending some time by my sisters pool, and on my couch with a few books that have been my my TBR (To-Be-Read) list for a while. To get you started on your summer reading list, I have a few books that I read that had me smiling, laughing & feeling all the summer vibes! Resting Beach Face by Siofan Davies BUY: Amazon | Read for free via ..read more

I am no stranger to watching foreign movies & TV. Cinema nouveau was my jam during my 20’s. And while not all the movies that were shown there were foreign language, it was really the only place I could get my fix for foreign film before the likes of Netflix came along. But enough about that, let’s talk Turkish television. I was mindlessly enjoying TikTok one day when I came across a video speaking about how awesome (and addictive) Turkish Tv shows are. And of course I was like “How do I get into this?”.  My addictive personality needed it! This prompted me to search Netflix for the s ..read more

My under eye area is not only quite dark, but quite dehydrated too. Often I wake up & they look very very dark. And while I do use eye cream on the area, I haven’t found that I have seen that much of a difference in all these years. That being said, I do find that using under eye masks / patches in the morning help the appearance of my dark circles, & hydrate the area a little. I should mention that I have not seen any long term benefits from using under eye patches, but they do most certainly improve the appearance of darkness & puffiness momentarily. Today I am sharing a few of m ..read more

South Africa is moving to Lockdown Level 4, which means we can shop winter clothing online & in-store. YAY! I am going to be going back to work as we are now able to operate because of winter clothing. Another YAY! I am so grateful. I decided I wanted to purchase a few knit sweaters / pullovers & cardigans online (definitely not in-store), & wanted to share a few of my faves! Most of the knitwear mentioned in my post is 100% acrylic. Acrylic yarn is used in most knitwear because of the pricing – it’s cheaper than wool or cashmere.  Acrylic is easy to care for, however, acrylic ..read more

I am a huge fan of using face masks. I have been masking almost everyday during our COVID-19 lockdown here in South Africa. I was chatting with a friend about my favourite face masks, & thought it would be great to share the information with you guys too. So here goes, these are the face masks I love & absolutely swear by! The L’oreal Pure Clay product range is one of my favourites. I have used all the Pure Clay masks, but I do have a few favourites that I’d like to mention. L’OREAL PURE CLAY DETOX MASK This super-charged face mask contains charcoal which aids in detoxifying the s ..read more

When SKIMS by Kim Kardashian West aka KKW launched the SKIMS NAKED COLLECTIONearlier this year, I simply had to have something. The collection launched with 8 products that promised to be luxe, & barely there. The NAKED string thong & plunge bodysuit were not featured in the image below from the Skims promotional mailer. But both items were availble when the NAKED product range launched online.  Keep on reading for my review on the Skims NAKED Collection.  The Skims NAKED collection is currently sold out, like most Skims product. However, they do restock product on a regular ..read more

South Africa is on full lockdown due to the Corona Virus pandemic that has brought the world to a halt. From our initial 21 day lockdown, we have just been informed of a 14 day extension. Pretty hectic, but in comparison to some places that have been indoors for much longer it’s nothing. I am doing my quarantine alone in my apartment, so in a way being able to vlog the experience is a way for me to be social. I probably come across as quite boring but I was just going about my time as ‘normal’ if that makes sense. I also did a ton of cleaning. WOW! The cleaning never ends. I also discovered T ..read more

As many of you are aware, skincare was not always a priority for me. I really only started to pay any attention to my skin after I turned 25. Nowadays, my skincare routine consists of triple the amount of products . One the most important products in my routine is my daytime face moisturiser: Justine SolarTec Skincare Age Defense for Face SPF30. Daily exposure to harmful UV rays can cause a tremendous amount of damage to your skin. However, by using a day cream or moisturiser with sun protection in it is going to keep your skin from developing premature signs of aging; dark spots & wrinkle ..read more

Initially this FASHION NOVA shopping experience started off as normal. My intention was to compare shipping your FASHION NOVA order directly to South Africa (international shipping) vs. shipping locally to an address in USA using the Shipito service. It didn’t work out that way because: I realised how quick the international shipping option was I delayed my parcel in USA (SHIPITO warehouse) because I was consolidating a bunch of parcels & it therefore threw the timeline off So, even though I shipped the parcels differently if I am guaging from experience with the shipito service timelines ..read more

I am reviewing the Revlon PhotoReady CANDID product range in my latest video. I attended the product launch event in Johannesburg a few weeks ago. It was such a great event, & I am so glad I got to be there & hear about the products first hand from the brand. This is my face with the Revlon PhotoReady CANDID Foundation in shade 350 Medium Tan applied. Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Hydrating & Illuminating Primer “Rose Quartz”  RSP R235 Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation “350” RSP R129.99 until 16 September 2019 Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Co ..read more