Ah, spring! What a wonderful time to do some decluttering and spring clean your make-up bag, bathroom countertop and vanity.  After 18 months of being in continual, albeit different stages of lockdown, there are a number of beauty and skincare products that you may not have used – or no longer want to use. In with the new and out with the old, we say! Here are the spring beauty trends to know and try and, well, buy! Eyes We’ve been wearing a mask for the better part of 18 months. Eye make-up –  bold, playful, dramatic, and graphic – has surged in popularity. Coincidence? I think not ..read more

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Over the last year, many of us have been unable to visit our family or hug our favourite people. I think it’s safe to say one thing we’ve been missing the most is the reassuring, caring touch of our moms. This Mother’s Day gift the mother figure in your life with something she can touch, feel and caress – and think of you fondly every time she does – with a gift from our curated gift guide. Soft to the touch: https://www.zando.co.za/utopia-teddy-coat-pink-230075.html https://www.zando.co.za/brave-soul-heavenly-soft-shaggy-open-jacket-caramel-237463.html https://www.zando.co.za/blackcherry-bag ..read more

Living in a post-pandemic world has made us wonder whether trends even exist? From fashion to beauty, we’ve had to adjust. We’re moving away from hard and fast beauty and make-up trends and focusing on key features while keeping our skin in tip-top condition. Season after season. Here are the key tips to follow for autumn 2021. Skin deep  With juggling life and work, the main thing that has suffered the most has been our skin. The hustle and bustle of this new world, we now call normal and having to wear a mask all day – maskne anyone? – has left us feeling insecure and ashamed of our ski ..read more

Jenna Carmen, personal trainer, transformation coach and 3 time SA Bikini Champion, is helping us get healthier. A firm believer in setting a goal for yourself, in just 4 weeks we hope these tops tips from this expert will give you the encouragement and endurance to make long, lasting healthier habits for your 2021 New Year resolutions and beyond. Welcome to week 4. The benefits of exercise Exercise is commonly associated with weight loss, however, there are many more benefits that exercise offers! Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. There ar ..read more

Jenna Carmen, personal trainer, transformation coach and 3 time SA Bikini Champion, is helping us get healthier. A firm believer in setting a goal for yourself, in just 4 weeks we hope these tops tips from this expert will give you the encouragement and endurance to make long, lasting healthier habits for your 2021 New Year resolutions and beyond. Welcome to week 3. How to achieve glowing skin in 6 easy steps One of my greatest passions in life is skincare! Through my studies of somatology, it became a priority as I began to see the difference in my skin through the use of the knowledge I had ..read more

We asked beauty content creator and self-taught make-up artist, Nuzhah Jacobs to give us 7 new beauty, skincare and hair trends to try for 2021. We all start the new year with the same phrase, “new year, new me”. If we are being honest with ourselves, most of our New Year’s resolutions don’t end up lasting past the first week of January. This is why I’ve decided to set a realistic goal for both you and me, which can be achieved in just one week. Here’s the challenge: try something new with your make-up, haircare and skincare each day for seven days straight.  Day 1: New Year, New Lips&nbs ..read more

After a really tough 2020, I’m sure it’s safe to say that we’re all happy it’s a new year! With so many unexpected twists and turns to our lives, mental health and bodies, it’s easy to see why we’re ready to hit refresh. With the arrival of 2021, it brings an opportunity to start afresh and relook our habits. From eating to spending, we’re looking at new ways to boost your mind, your body and help promote a happier, healthier you! With the help of specialists, we look at how to budget and save money for now and the future, how to breeze and breathe through 2021 with mediation and stretches, we ..read more

Ah, Christmas, the holidays, the festive season, however you refer to this time of year, we can all agree that it’s a special time filled with tinsel, joy, family and gifts! Gift buying and giving is so much fun, but getting the perfect gift or gifts for your partner can be tough and a little stressful. So if you’re asking yourself “what do I get my partner for Christmas?”, don’t worry, we’re here to help. Gifts for her Is your partner a master chef, a self-care queen, a fashion trendsetter, a budding make-up or an avid accessory collector? Whether she falls into one or many of these boxes, we ..read more

Let’s face it; we aren’t all make-up artists, but every now and then, an occasion arises that requires a little more effort, a little more than just slicking on some lipstick and mascara.    1.    Moisturiser The first (and most important rule) in applying make- up is to start with moisturiser. This should never – ever – be overlooked. Invest in a moisturiser with a good SPF (this is usually anything higher than SPF20) and make sure to spread it evenly across your face. Instead of deeply lathering it in, apply it gently and try to avoid rubbing around the eye area.  Wa ..read more