If you don’t follow us on Twitter, then you would have missed me linking to my top ten recent beauty reads yesterday morning. I wouldn’t want you to miss out so I’ve compiled them here for a little light weekend browsing: Best of MAC from Beautezine Here are seven of the legendary brand’s best-selling star products to kick off your collection or bring you back to the basics. Read more »
I’m a summer girl, there are no two ways about it. I love sunshine, being outside in my bare feet, the sand in my toes and salty beach hair. Winter is my nemesis: it wreaks havoc on my skin, hair and nails and leaves me feeling slightly depressed. We can’t avoid it however, so here are my top tips for injecting a little cold weather TLC into your beauty routine:
There are a few things that I look for in a good nail polish; gorgeous colours, even application and a long-lasting formula among them. As a proud (ok, slightly ashamed) owner of more than 60 bottles of nail polish for my personal use, I would also say that I am relatively expert on the subject. It was therefore with great interest that we received a selection of nail polishes from Colombian brand TOY (“Two Of You”) who have recently launched in SA, with four new shades to trial and the “Diamond Cocktail” topcoat. I’ve put them through their paces and…
On 8 April 2014 I will be making my way to America for the very first time, and boy oh BOY am I excited! My boyfriend and I are starting with Coachella, followed by a glorious road trip to San Francisco, and ending off with a couple of days in LA – bliss! But besides the sights and sounds of California, there is something even more spectacular coming my way: SEPHORA. Aaah yes, the hallowed isles of Sephora, packed to the brim with much-coveted beauty goodies…forget Disneyland, Sephora is the happiest place on earth. It goes without saying that I…
Now that summer is officially here, it means that so is the office air conditioning. I don’t know about you, but my office subscribes to the more is more philosophy when it comes to air conditioning, so I feel perpetually parched and also, quite cold. Luckily I have a few bits and pieces on my desk which help keep the dryness at bay: Eucerin Aquaphor Jules introduced me to this and I’ve never looked back. Fantastic for dry lips and any other areas that need a shot of moisture, this ointment soothes irritation and hydrates dry patches in a flash.…
Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation Jules and I were given a bottle of this a couple of months ago and I must be honest, I didn’t touch it until the beginning of this year because my love affair with Dior Diorskin Nude BB Cream was still going strong. However, I am kicking myself for not using it sooner because it is gorgeous! Although the formulation is lightweight, the coverage is excellent and it evens out my skin tone beautifully. The finish is luminous and glowy (my personal favourite, as you will no doubt be aware of by now) and it…
I decided to treat myself to a pedicure last week at my beloved Dante Wellness Spa (Lizelle for nails, Nicole for waxes – trust me) because my poor, tired hooves were in desperate need of some TLC. As a surveyed the Essie rack of polishes, trying to decide which shade of red to choose, this little beauty caught my eye. ‘Too Too Hot’ is from the 2011 Braziliant Collection, and I can’t believe I didn’t spot it sooner – I loved it so much that I promptly bought a bottle and went home to paint my fingernails! As you can…
Luxury gift ideas: 1. Bobbi Brown Old Hollywood Eye Palette – R875 2. Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP (50ml) – R975 3. REN Moroccan Rose Gift Set – R950 4. SensatioNail Gel Polish Starter Kit – R995 5. Verso Super Facial Serum – R1450 6. Sigma Premium Kit – R2875 7. Lush Legends – R1450 8. GHD Wonderland Styler – R2380 9. Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Ultimate Luxuries Gift Set – R1600
If, like us, you’re feeling a little cash-strapped this festive season but want to still spoil your loved ones without breaking the bank, here are a few cheap and cheerful options that we’re sure will be very well received… 1. Nails Inc Neon and Nude Mini Collection – R225 2. The Body Shop Festive Small Cranberry Joy Gift Set – R220 3. Stila Sealed With a Kidd Lip Glaze Trio – R140 4. Lauren Conrad Beauty – R277 5. Cath Kidston Rose Manicure Gift Set – R230 6. Nesti Dante Soap – R49 7. Smashbox Photo Op Trio Eyeshadow – R280 8. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Usage Dry…