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The Ultimate Gift Guide For Him

The Ultimate Gift Guide For Him

I’m sure the guys will agree with me in saying that, today there are so many awesome options when it comes to buying him gifts! No longer do the poor men in our lives need to suffer with undies and socks (although there are really cool socks out there these days). If you want to get him something he will love for Christmas, then this guide is just the one you’ve been looking for. I’ve tried to include the guys-guy, the adventure junkie, the sports fanatic, the tech lover, the guy who loves smelling good, even a little something for the guy who likes to make his own beer! If you’re looking for something under R200, then be sure to check out this gift guide. For today though, I thought I’d focus on gifts that are a little more expensive, yet not overly so…

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December 14, 2016
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10 Budget Gifts for Him & Her Under R200

10 Budget Gifts for Him & Her Under R200

My Ultimate Gift Guide series continues and today I have a bumper issue! Awesome gifts for both guys and gals and all under R200! Whoop Whoop! I know gifting can be a tough one – especially with the state of our lovely economy, but these gifts which I’ve hand selected, are all awesome and more! So let’s get into it shall we?

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December 12, 2016
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Chanel Holiday Makeup Look

Chanel Holiday Makeup Look

I’m getting ready for the party season and have a perfect going out look which I created using the new Chanel Holiday 2016 Collection – Collection Libre – SYNTHETIC DE CHANEL. I mentioned this beaut of an eyeshadow palette on my Limited Editions post, and that was the first and last picture I managed to get of this palette, all shiny and new before digging into it and trying it out. So instead of photographing the collection as I usually do, I thought I’d let my hair down and do a little holiday inspired look and this is what I came up with…

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December 9, 2016
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The Ultimate Gift Guide For Her: Sparkle & Sophistication

The Ultimate Gift Guide For Her: Sparkle & Sophistication

Following on from yesterday’s Ultimate Gift Guide For Her – Simple & Chic, today’s instalment for this series is for the woman who loves a little sparkle, yet likes to keep it sophisticated. I love all of these goodies! They are elegant, they are classy and they are all sparkly, yet subtly so! Some of them I already own, and some are on my wishlist…

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December 8, 2016
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The Ultimate Gift Guide For Her: Simple & Chic

The Ultimate Gift Guide For Her: Simple & Chic

Looking for the perfect gift for her? All this week, I’ll be bringing you my ultimate gift guide for the ladies, each one based on her own unique style. For the woman who loves simplicity in her style – this is the perfect gift guide for her. She’s always polished, yet effortless and pulled together…

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December 7, 2016
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An Explosion of Stars

An Explosion of Stars

Ladies prepare to feast your eyes on the beautiful, new YSL Beauté Holiday Collection. It’s called “Sparkle Clash” and it’s a true celebration in a palette – an explosion of stars and such an insanely beautiful makeup collection that will make the perfect holiday gift! “The idea behind this exclusive holiday look is to totally re-think that old-fashioned way of painstakingly applying layers of cosmetics, just because it’s that time of the year again. I wanted to put the fun back into glamour, and make everything easy to apply, so that even the makeup feels like a party. Isn’t that what the season is all about?” ~ Lloyd Simmonds, Creative Director Makeup YSL Beauté When I saw the Sparkle Clash Edition Complete Make-Up Palette, I was literally starstruck! It’s probably the most beautiful packaging I have ever seen. When I opened the inside to reveal the beauty of this palette I squealed a little more as every colour in the palette is all me! There’s a quad of beautiful, buttery and very wearable eyeshadows, including; a metallic rose, a beautiful bronze, a champagne gold and my favourite, a punchy plum.

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December 5, 2016
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Hi December

Hi December

I’ve had so much fun putting together my Monthly Wishlists and can’t believe that this will be the last one for 2016! Scary stuff! Anyhoo, this is what’s currently on my radar for December… Country Road Montego Beach Towel New Era Tropical Peak Cap Simplified Planner for 2017 Studded Leather Hobo Bag ZARA Pom Pom Sandals Jo Malone Limited Edition Christmas Candle Rebecca Minkoff Medium Julian Backpack Canon 10-18mm Lens

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December 1, 2016
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Home For the Holidays

Home For the Holidays

Do you decorate your home for the holidays? I’m pretty basic, in that I usually just put up a tree, maybe a wreath on the front door and that’s about it. I know some people go all out with decor, but I’m more on the simplistic side. This season however, I’ve seen a ton of cute festive home-wear that’s inspired me to maybe take it up a notch. I’m not talking about your classic, overly shiny Christmas decor, but rather something that’s festive, without being too OTT. Something like…

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November 22, 2016
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Limited Editions

Limited Editions

Who doesn’t love a limited edition? And when it’s a limited edition around holiday season, then you’ve got no excuse not to be the best gift giver (to your friends, family and especially to yourself)! I love limited editions, in fact I get so attached to them, that I don’t want to use them (because it’s a once off and you’re likely never to find it again), but as I’ve grown older, I’ve started to learn to appreciate things rather than keep them aside for a “special day” or “special occasion”.

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November 21, 2016
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Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas without Woolies

Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas without Woolies

The countdown to the festive season has begun! YIKES! If you haven’t started your festive shopping, then you better get cracking! Nobody wants to spend their year end leave trawling around shopping centres hunting down their holiday find. I know that’s the last place I want to be! I’d rather be sipping on cocktails by the pool, catching a tan. After all, isn’t that what Christmas in South Africa is all about?

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November 17, 2016
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Christmas Cane Bark Recipe

Christmas Cane Bark Recipe

The festive season always gets me in the mood for baking and creating delightful things. But it’s been a scorcher leading up to Christmas and to be honest, I do  take my hat off to those bake-a-tonners that manage to make amazing festive treats in this heat! This year I went for a super easy festive treat, and one that doesn’t require standing in front of an oven or working with sticky dough! Say hello to my so-easy-a-five-year-old-could-do-it Christmas Candy Cane Bark… Literally, this is the easiest thing I’ve ever made, and probably one of my faves. All you need is; White Chocolate Candy Cane That’s it! You can also use dark chocolate (or a mix of both), but I wanted to stick with the red and white theme for my treats. Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler (so that you don’t burn it). While that’s melting away, crush up your candy cane. You can go for large chunks or smaller ones, it’s completely up to you. I like a mix of chunky and smaller pieces because the chunkier ones allow you to see the red and white stripe, and the smaller pieces just make it look fuller. Once the chocolate has…

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December 24, 2015
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