Allow us. You are to blame. Now that we have that out of the way, take a seat. It is time to have that talk. Ever wondered why you catch your crushes attention, but he never makes the move? Before we dive in too deep, let’s get back to the basics. Make-up, a noun: meaning cosmetics applied to the face [...]
Of love, love, love, love, love!! What did he get you? A big pink box full of girly gifts and blooming flowers to conjure up your hearts every desire? Chocolates accompanied by an amazing fragrance? Or that Cinderella pair of shoes you’ve been hinting at since Christmas. Oh, your tingly toes!!!!! February is indeed the month we love to show love, our [...]
Picture this – your new house in the leafiest of suburbs – more like a street on Desperate Housewives – and you just can’t wait to get into it! I mean the house is perfect and just a few touches here and a new wall color there and it’s good to go! Wait, yes you bought the paint, but eeerm…. [...]
It is way into January and the term ‘Happy New Year ‘ well, kind of still applies but is a tad too old, huh? Think about it – how many have you broken, you know, resolutions? Yes, you gave in to that sumptuous cake and shake, you had that cigarette puff, spent your saving on shoes – yes we slugged [...]
Tall dark and handsome! Scrap that – the very tall, nattily dressed, sumptuous smelling man whose eyes locked yours across the room…. ok, ok, too vague. He walked up to you , said hello like a Frenchman, looked straight in your eyes - in a Barry White voice – *weak knees* flushed face! Sigh! That rosy look on your cheeks [...]
Oh, this weather! Decide already! Dressed in your perfect (read new) sundress flaunting your curves, clear blue skies, sunglasses, sunscreen, you are really rocking this look! Wait, hold up! Is that the rain? Where did this come from? Oh drat! Running mascara, ruined foundation, and drained hair, with no warning whatsoever! The last few months, we have seen weather with [...]
It’s finally here and it’s time to paint the town red with love. I don’t know about you but truthfully red has never been my fave colour. And as we know Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, where all shades of red will be presented to us. And rightfully so, this is your time to feel and look glamorous. [...]
Mother Nature is the best place to get products for your skin. Pure essential oils, for example, have the healing and soothing effect that works to bring balance in your mind, body and soul. However, before using these essential oils it’s important to know your skin type so that you can choose the right product(s) for it. Oily skins easily [...]
If you have a dark olive, bronze, rich beige or black complexions then you have dark skin tone. Colors such as red violet/fuchsia, deep black, burgundy and lavender with red undertones are most suitable for dark skin tones. When I was training with MAC Cosmetics back in the USA, there was a sister (as African-Americans affectionately call each other) who [...]
Oh the heat!!! It has been shinning (cue to splash on your sunscreen generously before stepping out) harder than ever. During this weather, makeup somehow find its way down your face by midday. Doing makeup in this weather demands one to have a bagful of tricks like Houdini. Well, just the as the weather is playing Houdini on us – [...]
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