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Trend Report: Hot New Colours from Revlon
Beauty

Trend Report: Hot New Colours from Revlon

March 2011 sees the launch of an exciting colour collection from Revlon. We got the inside Scoop and sampled this collection before it launches to bring you a sneak peak.. As we head into Autumn next month, wrap yourself in glamour that is Suede Rhapsody, a collection by Gucci Westman. Sophisticated, glamorous and luxurious, the textures of creams, shimmers and suede are infused with deep tones, muted pastels and vibrant pops of colour. It’s clean, crisp and oh-so gorgeously modern in every way! The collection comprises of gorgeous lippies in creme and matt versions, luxurious nail colour, glam eye shadows and my favourite, the Illuminance All over Palette than can be used on lips, cheeks and eyes. Nail Enamel in Powder Puff, Fire Fox, Emerald City and Ruby Ribbon – R89.95 SuperLustrous Lipstick Shades in Primrose, Mink and Cranberry as well as the Revlon Matte Lipsticks in Stromy Pink, Smoked Peach and Sky Pink – R99.95 ColorStay 12Hour Eye Shadow Quad in Silver Fox – R155.00 Illuminance All Over Palette – R150.00 Revlon Suede Rhapsody Colour Look will be available at selected pharmacies and department stores from March 2011.

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February 24, 2011
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Sally Hansen – Complete Salon Manicure in Polar bear
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Sally Hansen – Complete Salon Manicure in Polar bear

I absolutely love this range of nail polish from Sally Hansen. Complete Salon Manicure is like an all in one nail treatment that works as a base coat, colour and top coat all-in-one. This colour, Polar Bear is gorgeous! It’s white, yet classy, without the tippex effect.

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February 23, 2011
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Create mood boards with Moodboard Pro for iPad
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Create mood boards with Moodboard Pro for iPad

I’m having so much fun on my iPad, it really is the most awesome thing ever! One of the apps I recently bought was the MoodBoard Pro app. I had the lite (in other words, free) version for a while and found it to be a little boring as you could only do one mood board at a time, and the number of images you could place was limited. The pro version however, is awesome! Awesomeness for under $10 and under R100! It’s prefect for organizing and saving all your favourite things and finding inspiration. You could use it for fashion mood boards (or how I have below), to create mood boards of home decor ideas. Heck, you could use it for anything! The best thing about it besides beeing fun to use, with little drawing pins and tape effects, but I love how you can clip images off websites and it saves the link within the image, so that you can refer to it later. You can create colour pallets by importing images from the web or your iPad photogallery and you can share your board with friends on email, Facebook or Twitter – how cool. Check out my…

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February 19, 2011
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Chanel Rouge Allure – Pure Shine Intense Lip Gloss
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Chanel Rouge Allure – Pure Shine Intense Lip Gloss

If there is one thing I love, it’s lip gloss. I must have a gazillion glossies stashed everywhere from my handbags to my desk drawers, my cubby hole to my hubby’s car. Right now, I’m loving Chanel’s new Rouge Allure Pure Shine Intense Colour Long Wear Lip Gloss. I know, the name is a mouthful, but it gives your lips just as much colour. Rouge Allure is Chanel’s new generation lip gloss, stylishly packaged in this sleek and sexy black case. Inside it, the most amazing, intense lip colour – my two favourites are Imaginare (a soft, silky pink) and Gene (a gorgeous coral). The applicator has a double sided, soft tip that helps you apply colour with precision. The texture of the gloss feels great; non sticky and not greasy. In our books, this glossy ranks 10/ 10!

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February 18, 2011
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YSL Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder
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YSL Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder

One of my favourite bronzers has got to be Yves Saint Laurent Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder. Paying homage to the iconic safari look, this bronzer really helps to enhance the cheeks and face, giving them a natural, sun kissed look. Sun Radiance Pigments capture and reflect light, diffusing a golden reflection in every direction, giving you the wow factor from all angles and the added SPF 12 will keep your skin protected from the sun. The slim, skinny compact is stylish and perfect for travel or for popping into your hand bag for on-the-go touchups.

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February 18, 2011
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Olay Regenerist – Thermal Skin Polisher
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Olay Regenerist – Thermal Skin Polisher

Want fab skin? We love Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher. It’s one of the best daily exfoliating treatments on the market. With it’s micro beads and self heating technology, it helps to gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells and leaving your skin squeaky clean and smooth. TIP: Don’t use this product to remove makeup as it’s not recommended to use on the sensitive eye area. Remove makeup using a good quality makeup remover (especially eye makeup) and use it after to cleanse your face.

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February 17, 2011
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TREND REPORT: Stylish Denim Accessorizing
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TREND REPORT: Stylish Denim Accessorizing

Denim is just one of those items that will never go out of fashion. Every season it gets re-invented; whether it’s the wash, the style or the cut. This season, it’s all about the lightweight denim shirt – a staple item no woman should be without. In today’s Trend Report, we show you how to accessorize your denim shirt and turn it into a style statement with inspiration from D&G. For their Spring/ Summer 2010 ready to wear collection (which happens to be our 2011 summer here in sunny SA), D&G featured denim as their key piece. Styling it up with shiny, long and loose hair, leopard print accents, tan boots and aviator sunnies. This look is simple and achievable, and if you haven’t already got a denim shirt hanging in your cupboard, go out and get one! Or, steal one from your man. The over sized boyfriend shirt cinched in with a tan belt and rolled up sleeves, makes a huge style statement. Get the look! [post-slideshow] I’ve been obsessed with this look since I saw the first images from the D&G show. Check out how I matched up this look with local items.

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February 17, 2011
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My O Magazine Shoot – Behind the Scenes
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My O Magazine Shoot – Behind the Scenes

Some of you may remember (from my obsessive tweeting) that in December last year, I was lucky enough to get flown to Cape Town to feature in a real people fashion shoot for O Magazine. I’m no shmodel, but it was great fun to experience life as a model – even if it was just for a day. The O Magazine fashion gals, Fashion Ed Robyn Cooke (styleguidecapetown.blogspot.com) and her assistant Luisa are such experts!  I mean, look at the outfits on this rack, without even meeting me, they found my style and knew what would look good on me. I was in love with the Hip Hop jacket and cargo pants, I wanted to take them home. Even the shoes, gimmie! I also got to finally meet fellow blog stars and fashionistas Allison Scotsman (AKA Lady Luxe, aka @TweetsinHeels from skinnybitchesinthemaking.blogspot.com) and Milisuthando Bongela (AKA @missmillib from missmillib.blogspot.com) who are both such amazing girls with awesome blogs. Our feature, Blog Stars is in the current issue of O Magazine (March 2011) which should be out on shelf right now. I can’t wait to see it for myself (yay me), but thought you might enjoy a little behind the scenes…

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February 16, 2011
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optiPhi – Dermintense Active Gel
Beauty

optiPhi – Dermintense Active Gel

Now, many of you already know that I’m a complete optiPhi addict. After discovering their Skin Rejuvenating Peel my skin has never looked or felt better. optiPhi also offers a full range of home care products, and Dermintense Activegel is just one of these great products. It provides maximum protection against UV damage at a cellular level and helps to increase the cells ability to produce enzymes and proteins, improving the overall condition of the skin. The formula is light and completely grease free, plus the pump action applicator allows you to dispense just the right amount. A small amount is all you need as the activegels contain high concentration of actives that draw into the skin very rapidly. Price: R1000 Get it: From selected salons and spas or call 012 667 6244

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February 16, 2011
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A Life In Style – Home Office Inspiration
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A Life In Style – Home Office Inspiration

Im so excited! Eeeeek, I can barely contain myself – calm down, calm down, calm down. Ok, whew, I’m back… Last week my hubby and I put in an offer for our very first, free standing home – no more complex living for us – happy dance-. Well, without jumping the gun, everything seems to be signed, sealed and (almost) delivered and if all goes as plan, we’ll be making the big move soon. It’s an old home, but a homey one and one that we’ll have so much fun fixing up. He’s planning what he’s going to break down and I’m planning what I’m going to fix up, but not walls, more like buy new furniture and revamp the space! Men are from Mars, women from Venus. I’ve given myself three places to start… The Entrance Hall as it’s a focal point and needs to look inviting My “Carrie Closet” – Ill explain later, and My Office My current home office is very bright and while I do love it, I’ve had it this way for a while now and need something new. So, for my new space I’m thinking something more minimalistic, something all white with splashes of…

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February 15, 2011
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