Romantic Weekend Getaway

Romantic Weekend Getaway

Last weekend was one of the best we’ve had in ages. In March, we celebrated our 8-year wedding anniversary and I really wanted to do something special, so we headed out to “the country” for a romantic weekend getaway at the beautiful Kievits Kroon Country Estate in Pretoria. This 16-hectare estate is a true gem! It’s like being in the beautiful Cape Winelands, without venturing too far from home. Well, if your home is in jozi that is! Lush and tranquil, Kievits Kroon is a country escape that has everything you need to relax, unwind and enjoy life’s little pleasures. From the moment you enter the estate, Manor Lane greets you a with a breathtaking pathway lined with the most beautiful setting of trees. As you drive through the estate, you cant help but appreciate all the picture perfect scenery that awaits. We took advantage of the surroundings and snapped some pics of my new trench coat which I love, but for today, I want to tell you all about our stay, and I’ll share the style post with you tomorrow. We checked into our VIP Suite on Friday afternoon and spent some time exploring and admiring the grounds before our dinner reservation at the Granita Restaurant. What I absolutely love about Kievits Kroon’s accommodation,…

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April 7, 2016
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Fluffy Towels

Fluffy Towels

I love the smell of freshly laundered towels. Don’t you? I recently discovered Yankee Candle, an amazing scented candle brand from the US of A. One of their classic scented candles is called Fluffy Towels, and OMG it smells just like soft and cozy towels, fresh out of the wash. Within about a half an hour, my entire home was filled with this soft, subtle, yet distinct calming scent of fluffy towels. I’m in luuuurve! And it doesn’t stop there! Yankee Candle have tons, and tons of gorgeous scents… A Child’s Wish, Beach Flowers, Black Coconut, Cinnamon Stick, Clean Cotton, Fireside Treats, Fresh Cut Roses, Home Sweet Home and Honey Glow are just some of the scents you can fill your home with. I popped into their stand alone store at Woodlands Boulevard (Pretoria) and could have easily spent all day there, just indulging in each and every scent. After much sniffing, and ahhing, I eventually purchased Fluffy Towels and a gorgeous Candle Topper, because I thought it looked pretty amazing and who knew, you could accessorize your candles?! I’ve been burning my Fluffy Towels every day and now that I’ve fallen in love with Yankee Candle, I can’t wait…

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February 3, 2015
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Beauty Review SOiL Sensational Hibiscus

Beauty Review SOiL Sensational Hibiscus

I’m kinda obsessed with beautiful scented candles and all that yummy stuff! I guess you could say I love making my home smell like a day spa! Mmmm! I recently go this awesome press pack in the mail from local organic skin-care brand, SOiL and couldn’t wait to shoot and share it with my lovely StyleScoop readers! They sent me some goodies from their new Sensual Hibiscus range. One of the items was their cute and clever SOiL Sensual Soy Wax Melts! They are little soy melts that you put in an oil burner and enjoy. No more having to pour messy oils into burners, these babies melt like a dream and make your entire space smell amazing! The thing that really got my tail wagging was their Electric Burner. It’s a ceramic oil burner that uses electricity to heat up the oil. So instead of burning tea light candles, you just plug it in, flick a switch and enjoy the fragrance that filters into your space. It’s the perfect way to enjoy sensational scents without the risk of burning down your house! This is a great gadget, plus it looks really spa-like and stylish. All it needs is to be fitted with a 60w bulb – energy savers wont work as they don’t produce enough heat – so bear…

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January 23, 2013
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Indulgent Shower Stuff

Indulgent Shower Stuff

I know it’s cold out, but there is no reason not to enjoy your shower-hour (if you’re lucky enough to spend that much time in the shower that is). Here are three really cool products I’ve tried, tested and love, that are sitting in my shower caddy right now! To scroll through the selection, click below or use the black arrow to the right to start the slideshow… Do you have any shower faves? Comment below let us know…

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June 28, 2012
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A Gem in the Hills – Brigit Filmer Spa & Skin

A Gem in the Hills – Brigit Filmer Spa & Skin

On Wednesday I was treated to a facial, fit for royalty at the beautiful Brigit Filmer Spa right here in Durban. It’s a hidden gem that I can’t believe I didn’t know about. I mean, it’s literally 5k’s from “my area”, up in the gorgeous hills of the Upper Highway Area in Durban. Located in Gillits, this tranquil spa is the perfect place to relax and benefit from one of their many luxurious treatments for both men and women. This is my kinda spa! It’s a pamper palace that will most definitely become a regular hang out for me. On arrival I was greeted with a tall glass of orange juice -much needed in this Durban heat- and a warm towel to freshen up before my wonderful therapist, Jenna took me into one of the facial rooms. The facial rooms boast a beautiful, tranquil interior that immediately calms the spirit, complete with an oversized “lazy boy” therapist chair in the centre of the room. Soft sounds are filtered through the air, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxation! Jenna did the Guinot Deep Cleanse Facial (R325) on my skin, customising it to my skin’s needs. To zap away some annoying…

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December 9, 2011
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Top Summer Beauty Buys from Africology

Top Summer Beauty Buys from Africology

After a long, hard year the best way to relax, unwind and rejuvenate your body has got to be with a little pampering help from Africology! Used in all the top Spa’s and hotels, this range is also available for you to use at home. I got to try out some of their Top Summer Beauty products, and I’m totally smitten with this range! Such amazing products that leave you feeling like a million bucks, without a visit to the Spa. For stiff, sore muscles and all those hours hard at work, I love Africology Muscle Relaxant Massage Oil. It’s super absorbent, like a massage in a bottle. It can be applied all over the body, face and neck. I love applying this massage oil onto my shoulders before bed to help ease the stress from sitting behind a computer screen all day. It doesn’t even require a lot of massaging as the oil penetrates deep into the muscle. For the face, I’m really enjoying Africology Hydrating Cleanser Gel (R260). Like all Africology products, it contains 100% natural ingredients to help remove oily skin buildup, that our skin often experiences in hot weather. The smell is invigorating and it leaves…

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December 8, 2011
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OptiPhi Skin Rejuvenating Peel

OptiPhi Skin Rejuvenating Peel

Last week Wednesday, I was invited to experience an OptiPhi Skin Rejuvenating Peel at the fabulous day spa in Durban, La Belle Vie. Gotta love working on StyleScoop! Now, I know what you’re thinking… skin peel – eek! When I first read the email, I couldn’t help but think of Samantha (Sex and the City) arriving at Carrie’s book party wearing an over-sized black hat and black vale trying to hide her hideous, raw and red skin peel! Thankfully, my skin peel had a completely different effect – all I wanted to do, and still do, is show off my face.. I keep catching a glimpse in the mirror every now and then and am very impressed with the results. My husband thinks I’m a nerd, but men just don’t understand how important good skin is to us gals. Guys usually look hotter the older they get, women on the other hand, well just ask the billionaire plastic surgeons who their biggest clients are! Ok, so enough about the birds and bees of his and hers skin, I’m sure you’re dying to find out more about this fantastic facial. The OptiPhi Skin Rejuvenating Peel takes about an hour in total.…

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February 7, 2011
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Stocking Stuffers under R100 – Part 3

Stocking Stuffers under R100 – Part 3

Following our Stocking Suffers under R100 features, here are some cute and colourful gift ideas for the chic chick… 1. For the girl who loves to sparkle, we love this set of four scented deodorants from Yardley So Bling. The pack retails for R89.95 and includes four different sets of mini-deo cans that also fit perfectly into handbags and clutch purses. Smart thinking for smart gals! 2. For the girl who likes to play with makeup, UBU have introduced a range of grooming and beauty tools that are both fashionable, functional and cost effective too. From makeup brushes, like this concealer brush (R29.99) to this Duo Cosmetic Pencil Sharpener (R29.99) you can really kit your gift out. We’re super impressed with the quality of this range, available at Clicks. 3. For the girl who loves to not only look good, but feel good to we love this stylish set of feel good bath washes and bubble bath products from Good Stuff. The Five Senses pack contains five, 60ml versions from their range including, Thyme Out foam bath, Hello Hydration body wash, Calmer Karma foam bath, Here We Glow Again body wash and Bee Natural foam bath, all for only R49.99…

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December 13, 2010
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Beauty Scoop – Olay Regenerist Daily Thermal Skin Polisher

Beauty Scoop – Olay Regenerist Daily Thermal Skin Polisher

I have been using Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher as my cleanser for a couple of weeks now and my skin loves it! Apart from the smell, which is very clean and fresh, with an almost “candy like” scent, this cleanser earns top points in my beauty books.

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November 4, 2009
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Beauty Scoop: Terre & Mer by Thalgo

Beauty Scoop: Terre & Mer by Thalgo

One of the best things about my job is being able to learn all about the fabulous beauty products out there. Even greater is being able to share them with my fabulous readers on StyleScoop. On Tuesday, I was invited to the launch of a new range of organic skincare – Terre & Mer – the  innovative and organic range of spa skin treatments from Thalgo. This new range from Thalgo, one of the leading International Spa Therapy brands, embraces organic plant life from the heart of the Mediterranean and combines it with the pure alchemy of the sea. The name Terre & Mer is French and translates to Earth “Terre” & Sea “Mer”. This is the whole concept behind the organic range and is also represented on the logo in the form of leaves at the top and algae (from the sea) at the bottom. The whole Terre & Mer range is environmentally aware, eco-inspired as well as eco-designed. It comes with a Cosmebio certification, which is the only certification that specifies the exact amount organic components of a product. With Terre & Mer, the formulas are more than 95% natural and comply with the high formulation standards laid…

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October 1, 2009
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