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Skin care products 101

Summer has hit us so bad. Most people are focused on skin bleaching products, where as, I'm one of those people that are so scared of bleaching my skin, because of what I have witnessed, some people end up having skin problems such rashes, blemishes and grow unwanted hair in the face. So, I will break down a list of products that I think will be good for this summer and also note that I'm using these products too.             1.Bco Products such as Face Wash, Face Lotion, Body Lotion (available @New look Cosmetics) 2.Clicks No Name Aqueous Cream (non-fragrance at Clicks) 3.Lemon Lite Products (available at Cosmetic stores) 4.Avon Sun Moisturizing Cream for sensitive skin (available at Avon) 5.Magnolia Oil,Tissue Oil (Coco at Pep) 6.Eurcerine Body Lotion  (available at Clicks and other stores) Tip:If you run out of face cream, then apply a non-fragrance Aqueous cream on your face and gently massage your face for about 3 ...

Bold and luscious lips, yes please!

This summer, wearing lipstick\lip gloss is a definite must! Lip gloss/lipstick not only makes you look good, but you feel good too. Gone are the days where only conventional lip colours such as red is what you should wear. Regardless of what your skin tone is, colours have become more bolder daring than ever before. Here are a list of the ultimate lip colors to wear now 1. Choral and orange has become the new red. It's daring but classy and is sure to make you stand out in the crowed.Orange brightens up skin complexion. 2. Purple,ombre and plum are sooo funky and playful. . 3. As much as  summer is all about bright colours, burgundy is still fun and really sexy. Celeb inspiration: In my opinion, the darker you go, the better. 4. Dare to be different? If you're bold enough and love experimenting with lip colours, then this one is for you. Blue lipstick is one of my favourite colours. Celebrities such as Rihanna has been spotted wearing it. 5. There is ...

Local and international street style report

Must-have i nternational fashion trends  Oversized stripes Bold and oversized stripes are everything this season. A massive hit on the spring\summer runways around the world, such as the Christian Dior Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection, colours have become bolder and more daring. Navy? Red? Gold? Go for it! Oversized stripes are best paired up with a plain garments when going to work. By night, it can be paired up with bold and contrasting colours. Go big or go home. Off-the-shoulder neckline Off-the-shoulder detail is super-sexy. Unconventional sleeves and cut-out detail on off-the-shoulder tops and dresses has added a new dramatic twist to it. Feeling a bit self-conscious about your collarbone? Wear a statement necklace to cover it up. If you're not self-conscious, wear a subtle necklace. Going on a date or painting the town red? A subtle necklace and chunky arm candy will have you looking super-stylish. Off-the-shoulder necklines was a major favourite on internatio...

2016 J&B Met fashion report

Smart Call reigned supreme Smart Call booked her ticket to the US for the Breeders Cup in October, after upstaging her male rivals in the R2.5m J&B Metropolitan Handicap at Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday,30 January 2016. The four-year-old filly, won at a time of 2:03.17 for the ten furlongs. With just 300 meters left to run, Legal Eagle hit the front and was quickly challenged by Smart Call, who pulled away decisively under JP Van Der Merwe. Siv Ngesi and I. Fashion Boitumelo Thulo Lalla Hirayama Danilo Acquisto and  ZoĆ« Brown Tamara Dey and  Tol   As  Mo The most elegant couple competition The competition was tough but in the end it was Jehan Bheko and Juan Smidt Von Vulish who walked away with the prestigious title. "I am in shock. It was really unexpected. It was a really amazing feeling."says Jehan. Her dress was inspired by a origame meets   couture   theme, made up different...

Spectacular VIP Australian Circus Launch 2016

Liesl Laurie came to chill with us at our table at the launch. A collaboration between the makers of the acclaimed Great Moscow Circus and Great Euro Circus will be coming to South Africa this February, in the form of an AUSSIE: Australian Circus Spectacular. The 2016 AUSSIE: Australian Circus Spectacular Launch was held on 21, January 2016 at the lavish Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town. Weber Bros Entertainment presents for the first time to Cape Town their latest production; AUSSIE: The Australian Circus Spectacular. All the stops were pulled out to ensure that the launch was star-studded. Guests were treated to light snacks and drinks, while overlooking the world-famous Table Mountain. Celebrities in attendance included Miss South Africa 2015, Liesl Laurie, who came  to join Joshwin and I at our table, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Kurt Schoonraad, Ryan O' Connor and Tracey Lange. A thrilling preview of what guests can expect at the actual event was given, which included a d...

Last few days to see two of SA's most popular soapie stars in Platform 9 - Two Park Station at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town

Maurice Paige and Theodore Jantjies in Platform 9 - Two Park Station. Platform 9 - Two Park Station is a humour-filled follow up to the 2013 hit theatre production, PLATFORM 9. It is written and directed by Christo Davids, better known as Errol Pieterse in 7de laan. It features Maurice Paige from Isidingo and Theodore Jantjies from 7de laan. The Baxter Theatre Golden Arrow Studio provides a very intimate setting for the astounding production, making it more captivating. Characters are based on real people. Theo, a chef, has been invited to cook at a celebrity's wedding that will be covered by Top Billing and his best friend, Mau, an aspiring rapper, agrees to help him get there if he can perform. After eventually embarking onto the train on PLATFORM 9 at Cape Town Station, the two friends are en route to Park Station, Johannesburg. However, the two friends are faced with obstacles along the way, where they meet a variety of unique characters traveling to somewhere in our count...

Hanging out with Julian Wenn

Julian Wenn Julian Wenn is a singer, actor, dancer, lyricist and MC. He is best known for making it to the semi-finals of South Africa's Got Talent in 2013. What makes him truly unique is his friendly nature, captivating charisma and ability to sing about social conscious issues, a subject matter which many artists do no not cover. So, we meet up at the upmarket Seattle Coffee Shop in Claremont. After being informed about our interview the day before, the waitress treated us and the Win Media Production team with delicious complimentary chocolate milkshakes topped with cream, strawberry milkshakes and ice tea, throughout our interview, making sure that our thirst is quenched. Delicious beverages courtesy of Seattle Coffee Shop. Q and A How would you define yourself in a nutshell? I’d box myself in the unboxable box of the unlimited being, a jack of all trades but a master of fun. I also like to question and ask why we can’t do things this way or ...