Paola chellew's Blog (146)

A feast for the Eyes: Nutritional skincare

Unless you opt for wearing huge dark sunglasses and rock the mysterious look under a gorgeous hat, there is no question about the fact that the skin around our eyes tells a sorry tale in the dry, winter months and hibernation seems like a very good idea when those lines start to become crack-like.

But help is at hand and I have been testing a few products which have yielded pleasant results, so I'm happy to turn a blind eye when it comes to the Garbo gear and I'm also happy to share…

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Added by paola chellew on July 12, 2017 at 11:45 — No Comments

Irresistible Satyagraha House

Definition of Satyagraha: the policy of passive resistance

As a seasoned Jo’burger, I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I’d never visited the Satyagraha House, where Ghandi lived in 1908-9. It’s a recent addition to Johannesburg’s Heritage scene and is actually situated in my suburb. Being an avid admirer of Ghandi’s philosophies as well as having read countless books on his life, I can only use the worn-out cliché-“Better late than never”.…

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Added by paola chellew on June 27, 2017 at 13:03 — No Comments

Puss in Boots- Gold Reef City 30 June-23 July 2017

Earl Gregory as Puss in Boots

It's time to ignore the cold and have some good old fashioned family fun at the theatre. 

From the producer of Shrek The Musical and twelve sold-out award winning pantomimes, KickstArt Theatre brings you Puss in Boots, a swashbuckling…

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Added by paola chellew on June 23, 2017 at 13:12 — No Comments

Fiery Flamenco at the Lyric Theatre in May

The oncoming chilly weather is the perfect reason why you have to head down to the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday 24 May to experience the passionate and internationally acclaimed Las Minas Puerto Flamenco- and there's no time to hesitate- it's one performance only!

Yolanda Osuna

This production has toured cities…

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Added by paola chellew on May 15, 2017 at 14:37 — No Comments

Fabric Masks from Filorga- a must in Winter!

  I was delighted to be able to test these super hydrating masks in the last 2 and a half weeks- the cold weather has certainly done its best to dry out my skin and with more chills coming I am stocking up on my anti-ageing arsenal. Masking is so great to do at home- you can either relax on your bed or in a bubble bath and read with it on, or if you're a multi-tasker like me,…

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Added by paola chellew on May 8, 2017 at 11:25 — No Comments

Autumn skincare

With the change of season it might be a good idea to step up on skin hydration as the drier weather can be awful for your skin.

On the high-end scale, I’ve discovered two great products to add to my usual routine-

The first is the Exuviance Deep Hydration Treatment, which as the name suggests, imparts moisture and smoothness to the skin because of some…

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Added by paola chellew on March 29, 2017 at 11:50 — No Comments

La Traviata- The Ballet- at Joburg Theatre

One of South Africa’s major choreographers, Veronica Paeper, created La Traviata – The Ballet in Cape Town in 1990 and It returns to the stage with 10 performances by Joburg Ballet at the Joburg Theatre from 31 March to 9 April 2017.

 

Shannon Glover as Camille photo Lauge Sorensen

The famous opera by Verdi which is…

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Added by paola chellew on March 27, 2017 at 10:40 — No Comments

Peeling Good

It’s a no-brainer that we all want super smooth skin and that gorgeous glow you get after having had a peel- Neostrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel works a treat on dull, patchy skin and can be used daily, at home, to achieve a brighter, even-toned skin.

Containing 10% Glycolic acid (your best friend)- which exfoliates and refines, increases cell turnover,…

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Added by paola chellew on March 6, 2017 at 12:31 — No Comments

French dermatological range SVR -now available in South Africa.

Skincare has become very sophisticated due to brilliant scientific research – but let’s face it, high-end skincare products are really expensive,so it’s absolutely fabulous when a famous French dermatological range like SVR is available at Clicks for a very affordable price.…

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Added by paola chellew on March 3, 2017 at 8:40 — No Comments

SW1 - EAT, HAIR, LOVE

For the consummate multi-tasker whose  idea of heaven is writing up a proposal whilst sipping a latte and having a blow dry simultaneously in the space of an hour, then welcome to paradise- SW1 Salon and  Café in the heart of Hyde Park.

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Added by paola chellew on February 16, 2017 at 12:11 — No Comments

WEST SIDE STORY ENCHANTS JOZI

Opening night ended with an extended standing ovation from a delighted Johannesburg audience roaring their approval of a truly magical production of the musical masterpiece that is West Side Story.

The long-awaited Fugard Theatre, Eric Abraham production is finally at the Joburg theatre (now till 5 March) –directed by Matthew Wild-  the most…

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Added by paola chellew on February 2, 2017 at 10:04 — No Comments

West Side Story comes to Joburg Theatre!

Theatre lovers book your seats- West Side Story- Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim’s musical theatre masterpiece opens at Joburg Theatre from 24 January to 5 March 2017 - and by all accounts, it will knock your socks off!

West Side Story ended a successful, sold-out run at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town in 2015, and was the Fugard Theatre’s first out-of-house production, five years on from the theatre's official launch in…

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Added by paola chellew on January 18, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Keep an Eye out for Filorga- new EYES-ABSOLUTE

I really do love this French anti-ageing skincare expert brand, so their new Eyes-Absolute multi-corrective formula caught my eye, so to speak, as we are entering the busy festive season, where much merry-making can be quite fun, but have awful effects on your eyes. Late nights, stressful travelling and overall over-indulging can cause eye bags, dark circles and drooping eyelids, so it's best to have some beauty weapons...…

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Added by paola chellew on November 28, 2016 at 13:05 — No Comments

There’s a New Spa in town- Le Rêve in Bryanston

If you’re looking for a place where you can have all your beauty treatments done in one fell swoop (including hair) and then have a fabulous lunch, then you need to get yourself to the new spa venue in Bryanston, Le Rêve (French for “The Dream”).…

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Added by paola chellew on November 16, 2016 at 12:27 — No Comments

Robin's in the Hood! Panto at Joburg Theatre

It's silly season time and goodness knows- we need a huge dose of laughter at this stage of 2016 and Janice Honeyman's annual Panto at the Joburg Theatre- Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood-  will provide all the fun and frivolity that will lighten heavy-hearts and bring huge smiles to worn down faces.…

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Added by paola chellew on November 7, 2016 at 9:33 — No Comments

LAMENTO- an innovative production at the Market Theatre

What has happened in the past can shape the future; sometimes, forgiveness is a radical act.

 Umculo, in association with the Market Theatre and Windybrow Theatre, proudly presents LAMENTO, created by German-based South African tenor and director Kobie van Rensburg, at the Market Theatre, Newtown from 3 – 6 November, 2016. Two…

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Added by paola chellew on October 27, 2016 at 18:55 — No Comments

Hot Gems for Summer

The best part about putting away your winter woolies and sorting out your spring wardrobe is finding the right accessories- and I have found two fabulous brands to inspire your inner fashion goddess.

As I am biased in all things Italian, I’ll start with EMOZIONI- an incredibly versatile range of jewellery, which though affordable, gives you the…

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Added by paola chellew on October 17, 2016 at 13:41 — No Comments

It's Panto time! Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

The legend of Robin Hood has become one of the most popular movie and TV stories of all time- and Janice Honeyman's brand new pantomime is coming to the Joburg Theatre from November 5th to December 30 2016.

The plot combines the babes-lost-in-the-forest story with the Robin Hood legend- Hansel and Gretel come to visit their uncle, the Sheriff of Nottingham, not…

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Added by paola chellew on October 13, 2016 at 11:08 — No Comments

Time-Zero- new from Fabulous Filorga

Who doesn’t love a good serum that gives amazing results- and I have been testing the latest lovely from French anti-ageing experts Filorga- Time Zero Ultimate Multi-Correction Wrinkles Serum- the emphasis being on Multi- as we all love a great multi-tasking tool!

This serum promises to tackle no less than 4 different types of wrinkles (!) and what’s more, it’s based…

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Added by paola chellew on October 10, 2016 at 10:58 — No Comments

A Scintillating Cinderella at Joburg Theatre

 Burnise Silvius and Jonathan Rodrigues- photo by Bill Zurich

Cinderella- 2 Acts

Choreography Iain MacDonald

Music- Johann Strauss (1825-1899)

Design- Andrew Botha

Lighting Design- Simon King

I was really excited to attend the Opening night of Joburg Ballet's season of Cinderella on Friday…

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Added by paola chellew on October 3, 2016 at 9:31 — No Comments


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