August is also known as Womens' Month in South Africa. Since the beginning, men have been haunted by the question: what do women want? That's a question that I can't answer. I can, however, tell you what I want. After all, that's what the monthly wishlists are about. I've gone palette crazy this month. Read … Continue reading Sassy Wishes: August Make-up Wishlist
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
Eyeliner was one of the first make-up products I used when I started wearing make-up. I used to use those red and blue cones of kajal imported from Pakistan. Those things were blacker than black and I loved the effect on my young waterlines. Fast forward a couple of years and I spot this … Continue reading LA Girl Gel Eyeliner and Brush Review
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
The brush is soft to the touch and densely packed. The hairs are ombre, with neon pink edges. The handle is silver metal, decorated with black flowers. I try not to be distracted by packaging when it comes to cosmetics but I have to admit that the contrast colours and textures makes this brush really pretty and eye-catching.
The colour is really bright. Or at least it is when I wear it. I feel like it is more hot pink than berry. So wearing this requires you to be quite the daring gal 😉 See what I did there?!
My Instagram feed is going amok with visions of beautiful brown skin - i.e the Fenty Beauty line i.e the new Cosmetics line from Rihanna. Raved about for its diversity, both in marketing and in the range of products itself. Can other beauty brands please take note?! As a result, I've dedicated this month's edition of Sassy Wishes entirely to the Fenty Beauty products that I want. Yes, dear readers, I am jumping on that bandwagon.
The Palladio Fifty-Fifty Duo Kajal Liner came as part of the goodie bag which I received from the Beauty Swop or Sale Beauty Expo. I've only ever tried the Palladio Herbal Primer, so was excited to try this nifty cosmetic from them because it includes two products in one! Basically these two products consist of: … Continue reading Palladio Fifty-Fifty Eyeliner Review
I wrote this creative (non) fiction piece, inspired by the climate of fear relating to the safety of female students at universities in South Africa. Title inspired by Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'
I attended the first ever Beauty Swop or Sale Beauty Expo over the weekend. One of the things included in my ticket price was a goodie bag. Technically, I only paid R50 for the goodie bag and the contents were worth much more. Ever since I made it known that I went to the Expo, … Continue reading {Part 2} Beauty Swop or Sale First Consumer Beauty Expo: Goodie Bag Unboxing
The first ever Beauty Swop or Sale Consumer Beauty Expo took place on Saturday, 26 August 2017. The expo was held at the Observatory Community Hall. I found it easily using Google Maps. To be perfectly honest, I had never heard about the Beauty Swop or Sale Page [despite them boasting 41 0000 odd members]. Partially … Continue reading {Part 1} Beauty Swop or Sale First Consumer Beauty Expo
I have seen local bloggers raving about the Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick Range but for some reason, I never purchased one. Perhaps I was afraid that it was just another overhyped product. Was that fear unfounded? Read on to find out!
You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town. The title of Zoe Wicomb’s novel confused me in my first year of studying in Cape Town. How could one not get lost in the Mother City where highways fly over more highways, cul de sacs lurk around so many neighbourhoods and the roads are so steep you feel like you’re always hiking up the mountain, furthering yourself from civilisation?
Rimmel was actually the first brand of foundation that I purchased to wear to a fashion show nogal. Aah, my short-lived career as a model. Hopefully, my blogging career is not as brief 😉 I got an SMS from Clicks saying that I qualified for some cashback on my Clubcard. Now, if you must know, … Continue reading Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in ‘Classic Beige’ Review
