I finally bit the bullet and went... To the Biscuit Mill and the Swiitch Beauty Pop Up on Saturday, 23 August, that is. It took extreme self control coupled with scepticism to keep me from buying Swiitch Beauty products since their launch in 2014. The rumours surrounding the brand regarding their origins, customer service coupled … Continue reading Swiitch Beauty ’19 Winter Pop Up and Bubble Blush Review
I recently undertook my first international trip. One worry that was plaguing my mind was the intensive rules associated with packing for international trips as well as fitting all my things into my case. In my opinion, local travel is stress free because you can supplement anything that you forgot at a grocery or department … Continue reading How to Pack Luggage like a Pro Even if You’re an Amateur
I realised that this shade is entirely too light for autumn skin tone, this fact is not helped by the neutral undertone which makes me appear sallow. So I decided to repurpose this as lightening drops.
My latest makeup obsession are concealers because of their versatility. If I'm honest, I'll admit that they were always an obsession of mine. But the drugstore was not always supportive of this obsession. But recently that has changed. More and more concealers from pharmacy makeup brands have been flooding ghe South African market and I … Continue reading Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Full Coverage Concealer
Is it poetry? Is it prose? Is it self-help? Is it an autobiography? Mind Platter defies genre just like its author defies categories. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-American author, speaker and educator according to the author biography. The first page establishes key elements and themes of the book. "If they don't appreciate your presence, they may … Continue reading {Book Review} Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian
Dupes are the Donald Trump of the make-up world... Or are they?
When the Swiitch Beauty Ultimatte Lip Palette came out, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Just like other unrealised dreams of mine, neither did that purchase. So I bought the Catrice Creatice Creamy Matte Lip Palette 010 Back to The Nudes at Dis-chem instead. At R159.95 for 10 shades plus a mini … Continue reading CHEAP GIRLS’ ULTIMATTE PALETTE? Catrice Creatice Creamy Matte Lip Palette 010 Back to the Nudes Review
My six month blog hiatus (look at me addressing the elephant in the room) has thankfully not extended to being a make-up hiatus. I have been making a point of it to explore different make-up brands, both local and international. One of these is a Turkish brand called Flormar. I have visited the Flormar kiosk … Continue reading Flormar Silk Matte Liquid Lipstick in Misty Rosy Review
It's been a while, has it not? This was the rhetorical question which I posed to myself while searching for The Body Shop Matte Clay Skin Clarifying Foundation. Talking to oneself may be the surest sign of sanity there is. I was searching in my chest of drawers and in my make-up bag. I rummaged … Continue reading The Body Shop Matte Clay Skin Clarifying Foundation Review
Hi all! I'm a big Essence fan because of the affordable pricing from this drugstore brand. So when my friend gifted me this palette for my birthday, I was over the moon. Let's see if my reaction was justified... Essence says: "8 trendy, matching rose colours that can be combined in every way. The soft … Continue reading Essence All About Roses Eyeshadow Palette Review
It occurred to me - while writing this post - that I review a lot of beauty products from Yardley London. In fact, I'm working on a review of their loose powder as well. My life is a series of unfinished drafts... But dear readers, know that this post is not sponsored. In fact, none … Continue reading A Review of the Yardley London Stayfast Lipstick in ‘Red’
I blew a whole 200 MB of data surfing online beauty sites the other day... Just casually drooling over pretty palettes and the like. But what's new? If you think make-up is expensive, you should try buying data in South Africa. Fun fact: when compared to countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, China, Australia and … Continue reading Sassy Wishes: July Make-up Wishlist
Hello lovely readers! It's that time again...a new monthly make-up wishlist! Whoop whoop! The products of this month's Sassy Wishes is quite diverse and ranges from Catrice Cosmetics to Lush and Nyx. Without further ado, you may (weak puns on point) read this... 1. Catrice Cosmetics The Essential Nude Collection Eyeshadow Palette I’m quite new … Continue reading Sassy Wishes: May Make-up Wishlist
Today marks a month of my being on the social media that necessitates a certain kind of perfection: both filtered and flawless - Instagram.
I was a rookie in a place of veterans. The very first veteran I met was sitting next to me on the couch. She nudged me on the shoulder: “Don’t you have a samoosa?” she asked in Afrikaans. I was confused. I ate cheese sandwiches during the lunch break. I didn’t recall having brought a … Continue reading Food for Thought: Samoosas and Milk Tart
Hi! So I thought I'd experiment and write a slice of life piece from my experiences commuting in my city, Cape Town, South Africa.
When I walked into the room, several expectant faces sitting around a table stared back at me. So this what they meant by a ‘panel’ interview. “Well this is not intimidating at all," my 17 year old self blurted out. This was met by chuckles from those at the table and the level of ice … Continue reading The Sassy From Birth Guide to Interviews
Two weeks ago, my cousin suggested that I start a blog. That suggestion was met by numerous excuses by me, one of which was: “Who’s gonna read it? I don’t have 3000 plus followers like you.” She simply responded: “Do you think I started that way?” The internet and social media is saturated with writers, … Continue reading Two Weeks and Timeless Advice
My eyeshadow purchases – much like the relationship status of some - have been single. The glittery and shimmery palettes that I do have were received as gifts. While I like to ‘shine bright like a diamond’ as much as the next person, shimmery eyeshadow is not exactly subtle when you want it to be. Having … Continue reading My First Ever Eyeshadow Palette Purchase! The Beauty Treats 24 Matte Eyeshadow Palette Review
My Netflix trial has come to its inevitable end. During my month long subscription, I came across some really great programming on the platform and hope to review them on the blog under the banner of My Netflix Watchlist. I watched Uyare with my mother and both of us were deeply moved by it. It … Continue reading Netflix Watchlist: UYARE – a story of rising above adversity
I decided to take advantage of the 3 for 2 sale being hosted by Clicks and used it for a Makeup Revolution haul. I ended up buying the MUR Ultra Contour Palette, Fast Stick Base Foundation and replenished my MUR Conceal and Define Concealer. The last item was essentially free. I am not someone who … Continue reading My First Drugstore Contour Palette: Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Palette
March marks the beginning of autumn in South Africa. I decided to do this post of my favourite liquid lipsticks for Autumn, starting with a review of the newest liquid lipstick to my collection: Flormar Silk Matte Liquid Lipstick in Tender Terra. The Flormar Silk Matte Liquid Lipsticks are definitely my favourite liquid lipstick formula. … Continue reading My Favourite Liquid Lipsticks for Autumn
This post is about my current favourite brow products - coindentally all from the drugstore. Actually, one is from a department store. These things look rachet because they are well loved... Two of my current brow faves are from Rimmel London. They happen to be one of the drugstore brands that have quite the extensive … Continue reading Brow Wow: My Current Favourite Brow Products
The Essence You Better Work range is swiftly expanding. During a trip to Dis-chem, I noticed the new additions to the what started off as a primer. The Essence Gym-proof Primer predates my gym membership but has outlived it by far (see my review of the primer here). The Essence You Better Work Volume … Continue reading {First Impressions} Essence You Better Work Volume and Curl Mascara
The last body shrub I used and really enjoyed using was from The Body Shop. Unfortunately that was discontinued. I tried to buy another variant (the coconut one pictured below) of the cream body shrubs from The Body Shop but nothing came close to Honey Mania. Fast forward to some weeks ago, when the lady … Continue reading Sorbet Spa Renew Body Polisher
If you're wondering what happened for me to come out of the woodworks and start posting again, wonder not. I am on holiday!!! *and the crowd goes wild and then tame again* Kiki Beauty is a South African luxury skincare brand. Luxury means that you pay a lot and you get what you pay for. … Continue reading Kiki Beauty Make-Up Ready Rose Wax Lip Balm Review
