Spa of the World Media Launch

Words fail me when I think back to last Thursday's Spa of the World Media launch. The weather played along and I was happily swept away to probably still one of my favourite venues in Camps Bay, the Bay Hotel. The super awesome team over at the Body Shop launched what must have been the most anticipated range for the year. Well at least I seem to think so!

First order of business was as an update as to what they have been doing apart from creating delicious skin treats for me and you, and it's probably one of the reasons why I love the brand so much. They live up to their brand values and always give back to local communities.

Beauty insiders were treated to four deliciously decadent ranges and a peek as to what Christmas will be looking like in stores. The Spa of the World  is a ritual sensory overload intended to create the 'spathroom' experience in the comfort of your home. Think Egyptian Milk & Honey milk baths, French Lavender oils, Dead Sea Salt scrubs and my already personal fave the Japanese Camellia Velvet cream. I haven't even mentioned the full range here and I'm dying to jump into my beauty box to start trying them. I just wanted to give you guys a heads up as to what to expect when these hot prods reach the stores which will be over the next couple of months. The new look packaging is pure decadence & sophistication to match this luxurious indulgent range.

Some more from the launch will be up over the next few days.

Happy days..xx

Winter Warmers

I'm sharing some of my winter skin favourites this morning because I know exactly how harsh the elements can be this time of the year.

Always remember that it's best to load your skin with vitamin-enriched products early to combat excessive drying, and you will definitely reap the benefits as your skin matures. I cleanse as normal with Chanel Lait Douceur which is a smooth cleansing milk, and tone with Chanel Lotion Douceur. This reminds me there's a review on that soon. I like mixing and matching my products and don't always stick to one brand for the whole routine. High end low end it really doesn't matter. What does matter is that I'm getting the best results possible for my skin. I also have a bit of sensitive skin and it seems to get irritated easily especially when I'm trying new products. I'm way more cautious now and have limited the amount I take on board my skin in terms of brands. A very small amount of Vitamin E Moisture Cream is enough for the whole day and it's not heavy or oily in any way. It's light, easily absorbed and just as fresh as the pretty pink packaging.

As for this little bullet, firstly the size is perfect to pop into an already full make-up bag, and yes I was swayed by the packaging simply because I love pink everything. It's only been a couple of weeks but it's refreshing and soothing on the eye area after a late night out. I also love the almost dewy glow it leaves just below my eyes. These two have become daily staples and just enough to get me through with no skin drama. Both are in Body Shop stores nationwide so it's best to invest!

There's a fine line..

So there's a topic that I have been sitting with for a good couple of months now, and only because it's taken me quite a while to marinate it all and finally embrace my decision.
A couple of months ago I was introduced to the possibility of having botox and fillers after having a very in depth consultation with a reputable professional. Hesitant at first and not knowing what to expect, I have since decided against any sort of such treatments.
Let me just say the clinic I consulted with was extremely professional and obviously knowledgeable regarding all of this. Knowing me, I had a million questions and they were addressed very comfortably and with great ease. At the time when I was researching all of this I had just turned the big 40, which was probably what kick started all of this silly behaviour. With that came the 'instant' wrinkles which I'm sure had been there all along but just made its presence felt because I was now older. I have since accepted the absolute madness of the way all this age stuff affects ones mind. Let me please highlight I am referring to my own mind here, because I poked and prodded every line, every frown and eventually I gave up.
Regardless of how easy it is to make an appointment and just pop by for a quick botox shot or two or three, as was recommended for me, I don't think I would ever do it. What I did see in the mirror was me just beating myself up when every wrinkle and line was a part of me and of my journey through this blessed life. The ups and downs, the constant 'mommy worrying' about my children's first everything in life. Would they be ready for anything this big world would throw their way? Every wrinkle reminded me of where I had been. My precious heart that had been through too many losses, one too many break ups and the daily shake ups.
I'm happy to report I am not ready to betray my beating heart so it's peaceful once again even though some days my boobs do seem like they could do with a good old lift, and my tummy is not as tight as I would like it to be. Oh see here I go again!

This is my story and everyone may feel differently obviously, just know that self love and acceptance is never an easy feat when we as women are constantly bombarded with unrealistic images which are contoured and filtered to the point of an apple now looking like a orange.

I accept that I am never going to be perfect in any way but I refuse to compare myself to a twenty year old who has never walked my path. Because note to self here..I have already walked all of hers!

For those of you interested in the clinic I went to, It's called Heart Charm Aesthetics and based at 21 Atlantic Road, Muizenberg Ph: 021 788 9466. They have an amazing team and offer some great treatments as they specialise in skin rejuvenation.