Joburg Ballet's production of Cinderella comes to the Joburg Thetare for just ten performances from Friday, 30 September to Sunday, 9 October. The fairytale that has always captured everyone's imagination is choreographed by Joburg Ballet's artistic director, Iain MacDonald, with music by Johann Strauss and gorgeous set designs by Andrew Botha. It's obviously perfect for the…

Spring is in the air and it’s time to step up when it comes to sunblock, especially if you want to avoid those nasty sunspots and wrinkles. One product that I shall certainly have in my bag throughout the summer months is the Heliocare Color compact with an SPF 50. I have used it every day for the last two weeks in sunny Italy and it has kept my skin looking smooth and golden- not a spot in sight. What I really like about it is that it doesn’t have that tacky feel that most sunblocks have,…

Let’s face it, if you’re serious about skin care, you should have a product- apart from sunscreen- that contains some form of retinol, as it’s one of the most important ingredients that is used to combat any signs of ageing, like wrinkles and uneven tone. It’s a great anti-oxidant and the fact that it encourages the skin to produce yummy collagen (which is like the skin’s…

Jozi loves coffee- most of us even work from the “coffice”- and if you are fussy about your brew, then you have probably had a great cappuccino with your breakfast at Doppio Zero in Sandton.

But now this established Café spot goes the extra mile to…

Do yourselves a favour and don't miss this winter's ballet season of Romeo & Juliet at the Joburg Theatre. With the haunting music of Prokofiev, magnificent new sets ( Peter Cazalet, design consultant) and our very own Joburg Ballet- a superb company- with a stellar cast. An evening (or matinee) not to be missed!

Kirstel Jensen as Juliet. Photo Bill…

The tragic and utterly romantic story of Romeo and Juliet comes to life at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein this week, running from 15 to 24 July. The company will be joined by Australian- born guest artist Aaron Smyth (Romeo), no stranger to Joburg audiences, as well as ten dancers from Vuyani Dance Theatre, who will augment Joburg Ballet for the large scale…

I love a two-in-one product, seeing as we're always rushing about, trying to save time, and let's face it, there are so many anti-ageing skin solutions around, your beauty arsenal probably couldn’t cope with more stuff to add to your regular skincare routine.

However, when winter strikes, particularly…

If you’re looking for a place to have a fun evening, look no further than the fabulous Metro Restaurant Café & Bar in Bryanston. Owner Kosta Kosmas is a gracious host and the ambiance is warm and welcoming, with gorgeous leather couches and soft glowy lighting which makes intimacy easy.

From Goat to Gizzards, there’s something for everyone at Metro-…

French skincare experts, Filorga, have developed a beautiful new rejuvenating hand cream, just in time for the dry winter months. The formula is rich and creamy, but absorbs instantly without leaving any tackiness- just the gorgeous signature scent that permeates every Filorga product.

With ingredients like Shea butter, Cocoa butter and urea to heal and repair, plant sugar to help hydration, hyaluronic acid and collagen to smoothe and sea lily extract to combat dark spots, this hand…

As Autumn unfolds, the ballet season kicks off this year with a special 175th anniversary production of Giselle, a beautiful classical favourite, from 8 – 17 April at Joburg Theatre. Artistic Director of Joburg Ballet, Iain MacDonald comments:

“We are proud to join the international community in celebrating this landmark anniversary after an absence of…

 Above: Henk Opperman (Elvis) in Sean Bovim's Private Presley. Photo by Pat…

Images by Lauge Sorensen Cross dressing is a hot topic right now and veteran choreographer Adele Blank explores the idea in her latest piece,…

Claudia Monja and Keke Chele- picture by Lauge Sorensen

Joburg Ballet will present "Celebration 7" as part of their new Spring Season (28 August - 13 September)  at the Joburg Theatre. This is a six-part programme featuring new works which include classical as well as contemporary dance.

Adele Blank-  one of South Africa's renowned choreographers and Artistic…

We can heave a sigh of relief now that the worst of winter is over and spring is around the corner- sure, there might be the odd cold snap or two, but the jasmine's blossoming and warmer weather is on its way. As usual though, my…

This exciting Pop Up is happening this week for two days only- the 10th and 11th (Wednesday and Thursday)- Ali Unlimited is a range of clothing from Plettenberg Bay which exudes casual chic- always…

I was invited to a promotion of Bodyography at Pure Aesthetics, Skin health specialists at the Linksfield  Netcare Hospital. This luxurious American brand of mineral-based cosmetics is infused with skincare benefits such as plant derived vitamins and antioxidants and offers Vegan, Gluten & Paraben-free products (so make-up that's good for…

This velvety-black new generation night cream was launched this week by French anti-ageing experts, Filorga, who are renowned for their Medi-Cosmetique range of skincare products. This cream explores the dark side of life, as most repair and recovery of the skin is done at night while you are sleeping. Skin Absolute contains a powerful meteorite extract which increases…

There's nothing like some stunning jewellery to make you feel gorgeous and when the cold snaps subside, spring will be around the corner and these pretty pieces will brighten you up for the warmer weather... Contemporary and fresh, Georgini Steel is making a statement in international fashion, as stainless steel is the metal of choice when it comes to long lasting shine.…

If you're having a bad hair day then make a date to go and be inspired at the Wits Art Museum later this month for DOING HAIR: Hair and art in Africa

The exhibition celebrates the creativity, individuality and innovation in hairstyling and art in South Africa and in other parts of the African continent and will open at Wits Art Museum on the 20th of August 2014. The exhibition is sponsored by…