#Powerofmakeup has frenzied beauties around the world into portraying their true- selves in images of half-done makeup.

My oblivious self, wasn’t aware of a global trend doing the rounds of woman frowning upon wearing makeup.  The first thought of it took me back to the 60’s when The Women’s Rights Movement took to the streets in New Jersey, Atlantic City by burning their bras…

If you’re one of the unlucky few (or thousands) who didn’t receive your VIP invite or couldn’t get your hands on tickets to this years’ annual Durban July, then count your lucky stars for there are still tickets available for the “pre-party”, this Friday, 3 July.

Hosted by CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka they’re kicking off the hottest event of the…

The Austrailian fashion and design industry really has taken SA (and the world) by storm with producing top-notch fashion labels such as Country Road, Trenery, Witchery (my favourite), Cotton On, Forever 21…..the list goes on and on!

The latest offering from the mate’s down under is a collab between the iconic Cotton On and Mark Tuckey brands which…

If you’re a frenzied teenager, or adult (whose looking?) and have been counting down the days for the much anticipated Yeezy Boost 350 sneaker’s arrival, then head down to either one of the two exclusive locations across the country to get your hands on ‘em, this weekend (or read to the end of the post to buy it the couch-patatoe way).

The deal about the…

At the top of the talk of the town, for quite some time, has been the coming of H&M to SA.

The second biggest fashion store in the world, Hennes & Mauritz, revealed in anticipation  back when, that their first store in Joburg will open at the end of 2015 (sigh) at the Mall of Africa.  However, to the delight of our beloved Mother City,…

As a woman from a contrasting generation, I was taught that “less is more” when it comes to any and everything that may enhance a ladies natural beauty.  You could quickly distinguish a person’s social status by the amount of make-up, perfume and jewellery she wore and if any of these augmentations were considered excessive on a particular character by the neighbourhood watch, you were…

We spend a bunch of time indoors during winter which is why it’s the perfect season to beautify your home with those DIY projects you’ve been putting off.  Salon walls are a great opportunity to mix your favourite art pieces and mediums in one place.

*Above image: Sian Richards

I’ve been desperate to create a salon wall in my small, but intimate…

If you’re looking for a fuss-free holiday that requires no planning (except for the booking of course), organising, car-hiring, map-searching and so forth, then look no further because a summer cruise is exactly what the Dr. ordered.

*Above image: The new spray park

Arriving on 19 November 2015, a South African favourite, the MSC Sinfonia will reveal its…

One of our hottest Hip Hop artists, Da L.E.S, shot the video for his new single P.A.I.D., along with AKA and Nigerian artist, Burna Boy recently, following the trio’s col-laboration of the hit, All Eyes on Me.

Just back from Mauritius where he performed as a member of the CÎROC Circle of African talent at the CÎROC Pineapple Global launch, Da L.E.S. is currently in studio…

The urban dictionary defines the term, “mixology” as “the study of mixing drinks and cocktails”, going on to say that “it’s a term used by employees of bars and night clubs to mask the fact that they are bartenders. It is intended to make the occupation sound more important or part of the sciences.”

*Above image from…

One of the hottest trends for Winter’15 is felt hats and I’m obsessed.  In doing a little research on which style to choose best suited to the shape of my face, I came across this crackerjack blog on the perfect guide for hat-fitting by a company called Goorin, based in the US and specializing in the art of creating a perfectly crafted hat.

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If you're like me and are trying to expand your creative thought-process, the www is full of ideas to inspire you.  Look at what this photographer created by combining her love for food and images...

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I envy people who follow their passion, however unconventional whilst not giving a damn what others may think in the process.  Often, these individuals grasp great success as their story serves as inspiration to others.

One such individual is Hawaii-native Sean Yoro, aka Hula, whose thought pattern is always out of the box. 

*Above image: Hula…

If you’re like so many other obsessed fans out there, then you’ll be ecstatic to know that the youngest “Keeping up with the Kardashians” stars: Kendall and Kylie Jenner have just launched their debut fashion collection, exclusively in Topshop stores, worldwide.

Labelled,  “KENDALL + KYLIE”, the collection presents a youthful, contemporary capsule summer wardrobe,…

Babor has just launched their new Antiaging Sun Care range which contains no titanium dioxide, catering for each and every skin tone.

Sunlight is good for us and it makes us happy. It supplies the body with vitamin D and stimulates the production of natural “happy” hormones. But unfortunately the sun also…