![The Shimansky showroom at the Clocktower in the V&A Waterfront The Shimansky showroom at the Clocktower in the V&A Waterfront](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_1.jpg)
Last night we were kindly invited to spend the evening at Shimansky‘s showroom in the V&A Waterfront, to get pampered while sipping champagne and draping ourselves in enormous diamonds. It was a tough gig, I have to admit.
![Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_2.jpg)
First up we were given a tour of the Cape Town Diamond Museum, which is adjacent to the showroom, and saw some mouthwatering replicas of the world’s largest diamonds, including The Hope Diamond (which I have seen in real life at the Smithsonian Museum and it would blow your mind), The Taylor Burton, The Star of Africa and the 3,106 carat rough Cullinan Diamond.
![The lovely Brandslut getting her make-up done. Pink lips + liquid liner = perfection. The lovely Brandslut getting her make-up done. Pink lips + liquid liner = perfection.](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_3.jpg)
With the reflection of those giant rocks sparkling in our eyes, we were shown into the main part of the store where Shimansky’s beautiful collection is on display. I tried on some astonishing jewellery, including a 4ct fancy yellow diamond ring and a sparkly sapphire that makes Kate Middleton’s look like it came out of a Christmas cracker.
![Emma Jane just living the life Emma Jane just living the life](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_4.jpg)
In between drooling over all the shiny things, we were treated to manicures and makeovers which of course was my favourite part! I had my nails painted in OPI’s spectacular “Swimsuit… Nailed It!” which is a bright glittery blue from their Miss Universe Collection. Next up was hair and I had my mane transformed into a mass of beachy waves, my favourite look. I didn’t end up getting me make-up done (let’s be honest, I was wearing enough already!) but Brandslut worked a hair bow and some liquid liner while Nikki rocked bright red lipstick like nobody’s business!
![Natalie just hanging out with some diamonds Natalie just hanging out with some diamonds](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_5.jpg)
On another beauty-related note, we each received a bottle of Shimansky’s Limited Edition My Girl™ fragrance and congrats to Emma who walked away with one containing a diamond worth R7 200! Nice. I have to be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the perfume but it’s actually lovely! I’m rubbish at describing scents so here’s the official lowdown: “Made from natural rose oil, the My Girl™ Perfume has a fresh, flowery top note with hints of melon and peach, followed by a rose and jasmine middle note, underlined by a woody, musky and light spicy base.” It’s light, feminine and summery and I highly recommend you give it a sniff the next time you’re looking longingly through the display window at one of Shimansky’s stores.
![OPI's "Swimsuit... Nailed It!" OPI's "Swimsuit... Nailed It!"](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_6.jpg)
![My Girl eau de parfum My Girl eau de parfum](http://alldolledup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/shimansky_7.jpg)
Special thanks to all involved, including Natalie Roos of Positive Dialogue, Smudge Make-up, Scar and Sacred Care, and of course Mr Shimansky and his team. It was a Monday evening that I won’t forget in a hurry!