The Body Shop Nigritella Oriental Orchid EDP Review

The Body Shop have launched four new rare and precious fragrances, Elixirs of Nature. Firstly it must be pointed out that these are all cruelty-free fragrances and the packaging is made using sustainable resources, with recycled glass and sustainably sourced wooden caps. Every facet of this fragrance collection has been considered with the planet in mind. The Elixirs of Nature…

Maybelline Master Precise Review

I have eyes that water a lot so I tend to steer clear from using too much eyeliner because a wing will never stay perfect for long on me. The other night I wanted a bit of drama and decided to try the Maybelline Master Precise Curvy. Now I have always been a fan of the Master Precise Skinny eyeliner…

Maxi Dress LookBook

This season I am really into maxi dresses. I’m not typically a dress kinda girl because of Cape Town wind which is pretty much always around and I’m not into accidentally flashing a stranger every 5 minutes. Maxi dresses are a great way to still feel feminine as well as be extremely comfortable. Also a trusty leather or pleather jacket…

Maybelline Face Studio Master Blush Review

These beauties are Maybelline Face Studio Blushes (R99.95). I received four shades to try out two of which I’ve been wearing daily for the past few months. A blush is a difficult thing to swatch however as it shouldn’t actually be extremely visible in photos and once applied to the skin. Instead it should naturally create a light subtle flush…

Personal- Heart Surgery Part 1

I’m mentally and physically preparing for heart surgery and I’m scared AF! No, it won’t be open-heart surgery in fact it is a new and far more advanced technique called Cardiac Ablasion. Let’s allow a proper medical site to explain it “Cardiac ablation is a procedure that can correct heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). Ablation usually uses long, flexible tubes (catheters)…

Spring Make-up Look with Catrice

Catrice sent me a box of goodies and I realised that I’d been using them so often most have already become staples in my make-up routine. However I’d yet to feature them. Bad beauty blogger! I love that Catrice is so well-priced and aside from being budget friendly they also offer versatile products. You could happily own one or two…