My Winter must have..

Yes the days are getting awfully dull and grey, but that's absolutely NO excuse for you to start looking that way too. I recently came across this fab moisturizing lotion while reading one of my fave weekly glossies a couple of weeks ago, and thought I'd share this little gem with you guys. 

DOVE SUMMER GLOW..a rich nourishing lotion with a subtle gradual self-tanner to leave you sun kissed throughout the drabbest of winter days. 

The idea of spray tanning my half-naked self wasn't a very comfortable thought and all the rules & regulations pre-application and what not to do for 24hours after application..blah blah blah. I might as well have gone into total hibernation. Just way too much fuss for me. 😱😱

Three weeks later, my post-bathing ritual hasn't changed. I've replaced my normal Dove Moisturiser with the Summer Glow and apply as I normally would have my regular lotion. I did exfoliate initially which is something I do regularly, before I started using it. It's developed into a natural looking, healthy sun kissed glow which needs no maintenance. It's simple to use and I get dressed almost immediately after application. There's no waiting period, no smell and doesn't leave you streaky like a bronzed tiger gone wild. It does advise to wash hands afterwards, but I do forget sometimes and still no orange hands, so that's an indication of how really gentle it is.

It's about R40 for a 250ml, so not too bad as opposed to what tanning salon sessions can cost and also way cheaper than the off the shelf can sprays. I have tried sunbeds before but that's a topic for another dull day.

Give it a try..or don't give it a try. This is just my own reviews on the product if you looking for some honest tips and advice.

Happy weekend loves..xx

some JO MALONE love..

When the Queen of Luxury & Indulgence sends out royal invitations..it's best to RSVP, clear your schedule and attend. So....this weekend had me feeling rather royal when invited to a fabulous pamper session at the gorgeous Jo Malone Boutique store in Canal Walk. An experience which had me reminiscing about my trip to London, and that certain British class that cannot be bottled, or so I thought. 

We were welcomed by the chic & fabulous Jo Malone stylists, and served delish coffee and chocolates before settling down and treated to a hand and arm massage using the delicious cremes and heavenly colognes from the TASTING BAR.

The stylists are very knowledgable about the products and I used that as a guide when choosing my lotions and beauty potions. After having an invigorating Vitamin E sugar scrub, I 'ordered' the Red Roses bath oil, which when added to the water dissolved into a milky wash leaving no oily residue. This was followed by a Lime & Mandarin body and hand wash, the Nutmeg & Ginger body creme and lastly the Wild Bluebell cologne.

What's great is that all these fragrances can be applied in your preferred combination and layered to create your personalised scent. How POSH spice is that!

Now I adore the smell of Saffron (NOT pronounced Safram!) and wasn't too sure how this would be interpreted into a fragrance, but the Cologne Intense Range just blew my mind. Think alluring middle eastern notes of rose, amber, Kyara wood and oud infusions, to name but a few. Nothing remotely close to the overpowering oud I was accustomed to. The Jo Malone fragrances are everything you never expected fragrances to be. 

Understated..'Timeless and elegant..but always infused with a charming dash of wit and whimsy' - mmmm sounds familiar.

Pop by their boutique stores in V&A Waterfront and Canal Walk to create your signature fragrance, or just spoil yourself with one of those scented candles which I'm so crushing on. Hugs and kisses to Raeesa and Nazley at the Canal Walk store for the wonderful experience, and to the talented artist Stephen Kulp who sent us home with a beautiful hand painted Jo Malone gift box.

Fab Monday everyone..xx

Did you RSVP?

If you got one of these a couple of weeks ago..

Then you probably would have taken an abra and it would have dropped 

you off at this island venue last night..

Chances are you may have bumped into Frieda..

Or maybe you made some new friends..

You would definitely have seen this..and right about now you thinking WOW..that would have made an awesome 'selfie backdrop'

And you would have swooned when you saw this..

But just like me, I didn't get the invitation to the Chanel Cruise Dubai collection either. I waited patiently until the morning after..the night before..to start reading all about it.

Would have been FABulous though..

Happy Wednesday loves.. And don't stop dreaming xx

some CHANEL love..

Soooooo.....happy happy delayed Mother's Day to all you superMOMS out there. I do hope it was a fabulous day sprinkled with lots of love and sweetness. I must admit I had quite a relaxing Sunday enjoying all the small gifts..and cards..and photos..and letters..and breakfast..and lunch..and tea time...it just 'Carried' ; ))

Oh and did I mention I managed to bag this beaut as part of the celebrations...well indeed I did. Les Beige Belle Mine from Chanel, an OH SO delish pressed powder for days when mommy needs more than just a hug and a kiss. It's an easy to apply all over face powder that leaves a fresh faced, radiant and sun kissed glow. It can be applied directly onto your skin when you just don't have the time to apply foundation or when you need a break from all that coverage. I apply my Belle Mine no.40 (pronounced Bell Meen) powder with a kabuki brush in round circular motions, then a dash of rose pink blusher on my cheeks, my 'must have' Chanel Le Volume mascara in 'NOIR no.10' and finish off my lips with a basic lip balm which has a colour pigment. I've been very much inlove with Labello Vitamin Shake Cranberry & Raspberry for a while now. I love SIMPLE looks..I love EASY applications..and I love NATURAL finishes.

Les Beige is also great for contouring if you have two shades and as a blush depending on your beauty trick know how. It contains a SPF 15/PA++ and is enriched with cotton flower and white rose plant cells, so it ticks the anti oxidant infusion.

It boasts the new signature creamy beige packaging, with a large enough mirror for 'selfie' touch ups, a 100% natural half moon brush which I don't know what to do with, as with all other brushes and applicators that come standard with products. They just don't make it during my makeup 'playtime'. If you figure that one out please do let me know.

It's a fresh, easy going approach to a simple make up look. No mess, no fuss..and remember what I always say...DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!

Great Tuesday loves..

xx

Mommas WISH LIST..❤️

 

It's Mother's Day weekend and I'm leaving my notepad around the house just in case my bunnies are looking for some inspiration as to what I'm loving right now, besides them of course. 

I'm already feeling these snug grey knitted slipper booties from Woolworths to help me through the loooong cold winter evenings. 

I'm also loving this cute candy stripe pink make up tote from Country Road...supercutes!

Now the annual clockwork orchid delivery is always appreciated because it's my ultimate favourite, but some pink peonies would be a lovely change. I've seen them around a while back at Woolies so I'm not too sure given the season change. Woolworths stocks them in the bigger flagship stores so probably Cavendish or VA Waterfront would be a good start to finding them. 

And last but not least, some Charlotte Rhys Linen Water. Love the soft fragrance this fabulous mist leaves and it makes me dream about being some domestic goddess.

Love, appreciate and cherish your bunnies.

Happy Saturday loves..

Xx

Met Gala drama faves..

If you love the style game, take notes from these pretty girls. They know the rules and how to play the game. I believe in my passionate stylish heart that some stylists should be blacklisted for some of the Met Gala boo boos this year...once again!! I'm not even going to clog up my blog post with all that UGLY! I'm concentrating on the PRETTY.

I personally love the sheer elegance of nudes, mesh and embellishments..uber sexy and tres chic..❤️❤️

And in the monochrome department..stars in my eyes.. ❤️❤️

NYC..♥♥

When the whipped cream of the fashion crop come out to play. .you just know you can expect pure decadence, ultimate luxe and superstylish drama♥♥♥