I’m Lost in a Daisy Dream

I’m Lost in a Daisy Dream

Marc Jacobs is a legend! I mean, he’s an amazing designer, but his perfumes really are like having a piece of his very own, signature art, right in your hand! And they smell amazing! Take Daisy Dream for example. The bottle alone is probably one of the most special bottles I have ever seen, and the juice – OMG the juice is absolutely dreamy! It’s refreshing to find a “floral scent” that’s not packaged in pink, but rather a beautiful baby blue, adorned with delicate white flowers, inspired by blue skies and fields of daisies… For an Eau de Toilette, Daisy Dream has a surprisingly long staying power. Personally, I always tend to go for the EDP version, because I like my scent to stay stronger for longer, but this EDT lasted for a good couple of hours on my skin. Daisy Dream is a soft, fruity floral that is much softer and more delicate than you’d expect. It opens with bright top notes of blackberry, grapefruit and pear and develops into an airy, delicate scent, complimented by heart notes of Jasmine, Lychee and Blue Wisteria, before settling into a dreamy base of white woods, musk and coconut water. It truly is a magical scent that makes me long for…

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August 21, 2015
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Crisp White Shirts for Spring with Old Khaki

Crisp White Shirts for Spring with Old Khaki

I’m so glad the weather is warming up a bit, and I am so looking forward to longer days, shorter nights, sun, fun and all round good moods. Shopping for clothes at seasonal crossroads can be a tricky one! I mean, I always need new clothes (who doesn’t?) , but what to buy? I certainly don’t want to buy anymore winter clothes, and shopping for summer clothes may be a little premature, so what do you do? Well, I’ve found two absolute wardrobe essentials that you can wear right now in “almost-spring” and take them well into your summer wardrobe. Two fabulous, crisp white wonders from one of my fave stores, Old Khaki. The Jenah Plain Long Sleeve Shirt Everyone needs a crisp white shirt hanging in their closet! It’s such a versatile piece that you simply cannot live without! “When I put on a white shirt, it’s the same feeling as getting into crisp, fresh sheets at night, I just feel good in them.” – Tom Ford I picked up the Jenah Plain Long Sleeve Shirt (R350) and I’d be lying if said this wasn’t my absolute favourite white shirt. Pure white, plain, soft and it fits so well! I’ve been on the hunt for a crisp white shirt for a…

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August 17, 2015
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Pink Peonies! L’Occitane’s new Pivone Sublime Collection

Pink Peonies! L’Occitane’s new Pivone Sublime Collection

Who isn’t just crazy about pink peonies? They are my favourite bloom! So beautiful that we only get to enjoy them for small periods of time, since they only bloom for two weeks in a year. Now you can capture the essence of pretty pink peonies with L’Occitane‘s new Pivoine Sublime range; A petal-soft skin perfecting range and a beautiful Pivoine Flora Eau de Toilette with pure peony extract. I got to experience this range and let me tell you gals how beautiful it is…. Créme Perfectrice – Peony Perfecting Cream Let’s start with how beautiful the jar is – pretty in pink with a slight ombre effect that will make any vanity look amazing. The cream itself offers an intense hydration for the skin, with a 24-hour moisturization that includes L’Occitane’s patent formula that helps to beautify the skin, improving texture and leaving it glowing! It’s indulgent to the touch. With an amazing, fresh peony scent that lifts your mood, while the luxuriously absorbing cream fills in any pores and fine lines, giving your skin instant radiance and leaves you with skin that feels soft, smooth and deliciously velvety. I’m obsessed! I want to smear it all over! Get it from L’Occitane Boutique stores or buy it online here for R595…

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August 12, 2015
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MAC Spring/ Summer 2015 Makeup Trends

MAC Spring/ Summer 2015 Makeup Trends

For Spring/ Summer 2015, MAC have stripped down makeup, with four key looks that are all about light, luminosity and lifestyle! I was in Cape Town last week to find out more about these trends. For each look, I got to check out a demo by MAC’s leading makeup artists Michelle-Lee and Keegan, and I picked up some nifty tips and tricks along the way, that I’ll share with you in today’s scoop. FYI gals: the model images for each look, I took with my DSLR, in natural light without any Photoshopping (other than increasing the brightness). So you can really see how magnificent the makeup is! Flawless and fantastic! Re-View This look is all about lining and lashing. You’re either 100% committed to the lash – or nothing at all! Go for bold lashes by layering loads of mascara – clumpy, but beautifully done. Apply falsies in different techniques; all over the lash line, or try just the center of the lid for a different, yet striking effect. Go arty with different liquid liner techniques. Think outside the box and go bold, like perhaps exaggerated inner corners? Individual falsies in No7 (as used on the model above) were applied…

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May 21, 2015
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Chanel Summer 2015 Makeup: COLLECTION MÉDITERRANÉE

Chanel Summer 2015 Makeup: COLLECTION MÉDITERRANÉE

For Summer 2015, The CHANEL Makeup Creation Studio extends the memories of the season with a vibrant collection immersed in azure blue and infused with light. Inspired by the Riviera of the Roaring Twenties, favourite destination of Gabrielle Chanel. This new collection launches in May 2015, but I couldn’t help but share some of the gorgeous products I got to play with… Let’s start with my favourite, favourite: EXCLUSIVE CREATION LUMIÈRE D’ÉTÉ Chanel compacts are always so breathtakingly beautiful! So much so that you almost don’t want to mess them up, but when you use them you love the effect so much. This is true with the bronzing complexion powder. In true Chanel style, it’s embossed with the camellia flower and is how one might picture elegant women discovering the Riviera of the Roaring Twenties. It’s a soft bronzer that illuminates the skin to enhance your natural complexion, glimmering with subtle golden shimmers and an amazing satiny finish. Absolutely swoon-worthy! For the nails, my favourite colour from this collection is MÉDITERRANÉE. I love blue tips and toes and this one is a pure, deep ocean blue that makes you want to plunge into turquoise waters. The colour payoff is amazing…

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March 11, 2015
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Giorgio Armani Sì, The Third Installment

Giorgio Armani Sì, The Third Installment

Oh my gosh guys, I am in love with the latest version of Sì from Giorgio Armani. It launches this month in South Africa, and is a beautiful scent that compliments the Sì range of fragrances. These are Giorgio Armani’s tribute to modern femininity. Created for a woman who dares to say YES, (which translates to Sì in Italian). Sì to life, Sì to your escape, Sì to liberty and Sì to happiness. It’s amazing how many doors can open and how many opportunities can manifest when you have the power to yes! The third installment of Sì,  packaged in the signature Sì bottle, this time around presents itself in a soft, feminine and pretty eau de toilette with a gorgeous nude pink colour palette. The fragrance is perfect for Spring with a brilliant, floral chypre composed of contrasts. It’s delicate and seductive, with a mix of playful and pretty notes that will transform a dull, drab mood into a positive one. A mood and an attitude that is ready to say yes to taking on the day, the moment, the world! Sì opens with the juicy freshness of Neo Jungle Blackcurrant Essence and is coupled with crisp, green pear. Sparks of radiance transcend the…

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March 6, 2015
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Chanel Spring-Summer 2015 Haute Couture

Chanel Spring-Summer 2015 Haute Couture

Although New York Fashion week is in full swing -or should we say, full snow- at the moment, I wanted to share a little peek at the Chanel Spring-Summer 2015 Haute Couture collection from the Paris runway, last month. A palette of pinks, oranges, reds, electric blue, pollen yellow, sap green, blacks and whites created at waltz of colour to inspire the start of a fresh new season. Short jackets, full skirts or pencil cut skirts that skim just at the ankle, or flare out just above the knee. Classic and feminine outfits were worn with wide brimmed hats or viels and modernized with leather shoe-boots. My favourite picks from this show have to be the full skirts. In true Chanel style, classic tweed jackets, with 3/4 length sleeves, rounded shoulders and wide necklines were worn with pretty dresses and full skirts. Other looks included fringed chiffon dresses coupled with short blouses and long, ethereal coats, belted with leather. Tulle tunics, embroidered completely with rhodoid flowers alternated with ensembles of painted linen braided with sparkle and coats embellished with garlands of flowers. Colourful and delicate, the CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE collection is everything you’d hoped for in a spring garden and…

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February 16, 2015
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Sun Smart, Bright Skin Products for 2015

Sun Smart, Bright Skin Products for 2015

Today, I wanted to share some exciting new (and a trusty old) sun smart, brightening skin products for summer. If you’re skin has taken a beating after the holidays, been exposed to the hot climate, or if you feel that you may be in need of some “brightening up”, then look no further than my tried, tested and loved skin treats… Dermalogica PowerBright TRx First up, Dermalogica’s new range called, PowerBright TRx™. This range offers a C-12 Pure Bright Serum (R1200,00), a Pure Light SPF 50 (R895,00) Day Cream and their Pure Night (R1080) Night Cream. In essence, a complete system with powerful, brightening properties to tackle hyper pigmentation and dark spots caused by UV damage, age and hormones. This range is a result of several years of research, conducted on melanin biosynthesis and skin brightening by the skin health experts at Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute. PowerBright TRx is designed to be layered onto the skin, day and night for maximum benefit. So you would use it as a system; applying the serum under your day cream with SPF in the mornings and layering the night cream over your serum at night. The range absorbs beautifully into the skin, with the night cream being slightly richer and totally…

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January 21, 2015
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TOPSHOP SS15 CARA CAMPAIGN

TOPSHOP SS15 CARA CAMPAIGN

Is anyone else obsessed with Cara Delevingne? She’s killing it for TOPSHOP in their all new Spring/ Summer 2015 Campaign; wearing key looks from the latest collection. This is TOPSHOP’s third campaign featuring the British Supermodel and I don’t know about you gals, but I want everything she’s wearing!

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January 6, 2015
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Chanel Spring Summer 2015 Makeup – Reverie Parisienne

Chanel Spring Summer 2015 Makeup – Reverie Parisienne

I’ve been dying to show you gals Chanel‘s latest makeup collection for Spring/ Summer 2015. I got to sneak a peek at the collection last month, and now that it’s almost set to launch, I can show you the lineup and my favourites! For this collection, the Chanel Makeup Creation Studio worked with a palette of contrasting shades, adding a touch of delicate and vibrant notes. The colours were inspired by the beauty of Paris in the Spring; when the city’s beautiful gardens revive themselves with fresh blooms. The focus of the collection is a glowing complexion, iridescent cheeks, sparkling eyes and colour burst lips. It’s not a huge collection, but the lineup is beautiful and you will definitely find something to fall in love with. I fell hopelessly in love with Tissé Fantaisie. One of two limited edition eyeshadow quads from this collection. I am obsessed with the copper and coral shades, and the iridescent satin white and slate grey highlights are pretty amazing too! Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick in La Romanesque stole my heart with it’s elegant violet shade. I love a lip colour that pops and this one truly screams Spring!! The colour is solid, vivid and…

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December 30, 2014
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