“Overcoming” My Anxiety
Anxiety ruled my life. I have shown signs of it ever since I can remember; a pain in my stomach that just doesn’t go away, the ringing in my ear that never seems to stop. The pounding in your head…
Skincare Haul | Hey Goregous
I love a good organic skincare range, and last year I discovered Hey Gorgeous through a South African blogger living abroad. I entered a giveaway that she was hosting through her blog and won the products and had never enjoyed…
The Wedding Shoe Game With Downloadable Questions
The wedding shoe game has become an essential part of any wedding reception - well, not essential, but it is great fun to play during the wedding reception to break the ice and keep guests entertained. Each question must start…
Ultimate Travel Packing Guide with Downloadable Checklist
Whether you are a seasoned globetrotter or traveller newbie, having a detail travel packing list for your local or international trip can relieve some of the stress of preparing for your trip, even if you leave it to the last…
Epilating vs Waxing | Which One Wins?
A few weeks ago I decided that I wanted to try an epilator for no other reason than I was going to be travelling around the same time and I didn’t want to deal with the inconvenience of carrying hand-warming…
How to Bargain in Thailand Markets
Even though prices are already reasonable throughout Thailand, there are a few ways to make your trip even cheaper. Negotiating prices for products and services can help you lower the overall cost of your travels through Thailand. Here are a…
Must-Take Wedding Photo Checklist
Choosing a photographer is one of the first items to tick of on your wedding planning checklist - capturing the smiles, laughter, tears, and dancing is a must-have. The big question is "which shots are most important"? This is entirely…
My Ten Top Makeup Tips For Your Wedding Day
There are a million and one things to stress about before the wedding and on the big day, and your makeup shouldn't be one of them. Here are a few tips and tricks from my experience to help make your…
Smashbox Vlada Cover Shot Petal Metal Review
The Smashbox+VLADA Cover Shot: Petal Metal eyeshadow palette is a beautiful rose gold palette from Smashbox. It retails at $29 in the USA – I unfortunately haven’t seen it in South Africa yet. I received mine as a gift. Even…
The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Yogurt Review
The Body Shop has recently brought out a hot new lightweight moisturiser. It retails for R140 in South Africa, and is available at the Body Shop or Clicks. I received mine as a gift from my mother – she’s cool…
Guest Interview | The Chicest Blog, Perrnashka Govender
An engineer and now lifestyle blogger living in Gauteng I am passionate about creating a happy and healthy life that’s affordable and chic, so I have created this blog to share my experiences, in hopes that it will help and inspire…
Urban Decay’s Born To Run Palette Review
The Born To Run Palette is the hottest new thing from Urban Decay. It retails at R800 in South Africa and can be found online or in a boutique store. I bought mine from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The…
Guest Corner | The Chicest Blog, Perrnashka Govender
An engineer and now lifestyle blogger living in Gauteng I am passionate about creating a happy and healthy life that’s affordable and chic, so I have created this blog to share my experiences, in hopes that it will help and inspire…
The Perfect Spring Shave | Shaving Tips
I want to say that Spring is fast approaching, but I fear that I jinx the lovely Winter rain that we are getting in Cape Town at the moment. SO, instead I am just going to say that in preparation…
Guest Interview | Berry Sweet Life, Sally Tait-Knight
Hi there! I'm Sal, creator of Berry Sweet Life. I'm a health nut who occasionally enjoys an indulgent dessert. I focus all my energy on creating quick and easy, healthy and delicious recipes to help you live your healthiest and best…
