Yesterday I was treated to the most amazing facial by Anel from Future this using QMS Medicosmetics. I went in looking like an ordinary mom and left feeling like a supermodel. Having amazing skin really does ramp up your self-confidence immensely and taking time out from my hectic schedule to enjoy some “me-time” was so beneficial. I highly recommend it! A few weeks ago I was invited to a media breakfast where the invited speaker was medical doctor and founder of QMS Medicosmetics, Dr Erich Schulte. Founded in Germany over 25 years ago, this leading traumatologist, cosmetic surgeon and skincare …  Read More »

So, all too quickly it is the end of April and time for me to share with you My Five Favourite Finds. 1. My iPad Finally I am catching up with the world around me and have got my very own iPad (about time considering I work in Social Media!!) This has got to be my most favourite find of the month, if not the year, I’m loving finding new apps, browsing in bed and being connected on the run. It’s everything you’ve heard it is AND MORE. Much thanks must go to my very clever and very generous husband …  Read More »

I recently received the April rubybox but was unable to photograph the items due to an unfortunate incident of the sea and the 350D. I’m happy to report that I am now the proud owner of a shiny new camera and the smile has returned to my face…. and I am now able to do this post with pics!! Except that I did the entire review and then lost it all due to some technical mishap on my blog…. grrrrr! Obvs this post is jinxed. Please appreciate the effort and sheer will-power it took to redo the entire post! Thanks. …  Read More »

In Feb I revived a series called My 5 Favourites (see my Feb choices here) I had every intention of doing a similar post every month featuring My 5 Favourite Finds for the month. Obviously March has now come and gone and the post didn’t make an appearance! But I did keep a list of my choices for the month of March and thought I’d share them with you now even if a bit late…. So here are My 5 Favourite Finds for March 1. Garnier BB Cream I had heard and read a lot about BB creams and tried …  Read More »

By now I’m sure you would have heard about rubybox, in the past year over 12 000 women have ordered one! If you haven’t yet heard about the concept it is a beauty box that you can subscribe to and receive on your doorstep every month! Lately I’ve received a few and I always look forward to the courier ringing my doorbell and delivering my little black box with a stash of beauty treats inside. This was the content of my box in March…. (or click here to watch my vlog) Rubybox is a unique beauty destination which allows women …  Read More »

If you are anything like me (and most women I know) you are on a never-ending hunt for the fatest-acting, longest-lasting, anti-aging beauty products around! The “holy grail” of beauty that keeps trillion dollar businesses afloat. As I’m now heading into my mid-thirties, I’ve started to notice more and more that my skin is showing signs of it’s age. No longer do I see a youthful, line free face in the mirror – it’s more fine lines, “frown” lines and increasingly drier skin! Eeeek! Now I’ve always been an advocate of a good skin care routine and tend to cleanse …  Read More »

If someone was to ask me to select only one beauty brand to become the “face” of, Mama Mio would have to be it! This skincare brand has captured my attention and my heart with their natural beauty philosophy and targeted products that really work on issues real women face! Not to mention the beautiful packaging and heavenly smells… I could very happily spend the rest of my days only using Mama Mio products! And I’m not alone – the long list of celebrities who feel the same way means my name might be quite low down on the list …  Read More »

Last week I received my first ever Rubybox – I’m not new to the beauty box idea as I have blogged about it previously when I reviewed Glossybox and always looked forward to receiving my surprise box in the mail, however, since Glossybox are no longer I decided it would be a good time to discover what Rubybox is all about! I received the March 2013 box and here is a vlog revealing the contents of my box… For those not able to view the vlog, my box contained the following items: 2 x Rubybox Headbands (full size) Cute hair …  Read More »

One of the perks of this little blog is the opportunity to test a variety of new products. I relish the ring of the doorbell and the arrival of a parcel just as much as anyone and even better when it is a beauty product!! Like most girls I adore trying out new beauty products and my dressing table is currently fit to burst with a variety of bottles of all shapes and sizes but it’s worth remembering that I can’t feature every product that comes my way… However once in a while there is one that I can’t NOT …  Read More »

Summer has well and truly arrived in Cape Town, the last few days have been super hot and it promises to only get hotter (and more windy apparently… sigh!!) I adore the sun and therefore summer is my favourite season – there isn’t much to dislike (besides the South Easter!) fresh food, braais & beach, time spent with friends and family! My happiest things! BUT there is one down side to all this fun in the sun…. the sun! As Southern Hemisphere dwellers we should all be well aware of the very serious dangers too much sun exposure has on …  Read More »