Hailing from the land of the 4 leaf clover – you should be ever so lucky to get your hands on this collection. The face wash is so creamy & comforting and I love the light yet nourishing body oil, not to mention the amazing packaging!

For more information, visit them on Facebook Here or their website Here. 

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(My new Daisy Jewellery Chakra Bracelet in Rose Gold)

Burgundy 

Cactus Juice

Dramatic Rush Over The Knee

For bookings, see http://www.dreamnails.co.za

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Let summer linger a little longer with the Crabtree & Evelyn Lavender & Verbena Collection. I LOVE the super-uplifting fragrance and that one could get totally immersed in fragrance layering from head to toe with Body and Hand Cream to Shampoo & Conditioner.

Says Creabbtree & Evelyn:

Formulated with moisturising shea butter and antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, our Verbena and Lavender de Provence Body Cream delivers deep hydration with a fresh, herbaceous fragrance. Perfect for extra-dry areas, this creamy, concentrated product offers a touch of indulgence with every use.

Contains skin conditioning French lavender and French lemon extract / Soaks in swiftly / Formulated without mineral oil, parabens, phthalates or propylene glycol. Yes!!! 

For the dynamic women who leads, rather than follows, this fruity, floral fragrance oozes style & confidence. I love the simplicity & strength of the bottle and the fragrance is dynamic, sporty and in charge, yet feminine.

About The Fragrance:

Top Notes: Ripe boysenberry and sparkling Italian mandarin are offset by the herbaceous mountain freshness of Himalayan red grass. The scents opening speaks of uplift, adventure and the lure of the fresh experience.

Middle Notes: Jasmine sambac and plush, darkly fruity black plum meet the enigmatic elegance of iris and the spicy, smoky intensity of Indian black tea, the latter adding an unexpected boyish twist. HUGO Woman’s heart is a compelling mix of heady femininity and masculine intrigue.

Base Notes: are a revelation: captive woods in which shimmering sandalwood laced with cedar, is warmed by voluptuously feminine amber. The resulting dry down is riveting: its sillage is exquisitely rich, creamy and potent, with a chic contemporary dryness.

The eye area is probably the no.1 area of complaint with women – and the first to tell signs of ageing. The Clarins Super Restorative Eye Concentrate is packed with powerful plant extracts whereby wrinkles are visibly smoothed, undereye puffiness and dark circles are visibly reduced and eyelids appear “lifted”. I love the silky, creamy, silicone like texture that almost seems to fill in fine-lines. My eye area definately generally feel a little smoother and less puffy. “94% of women are satisfied from the 1st week4″ says Clarins. (R825)

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Sprits to cool and calm sunburn, combat redness (i.e. after exercise), relieve sensitive or irritated skin and keep it close to keep hydrated on the plane. A travel or beach bag must! Harry (the one year old) & I are loving it in this heat! (R150/150ml – available at Clicks)

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For more on this product, visit Skin Creamery Here. 

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The one day I was so thankful for rain on the Island, was my spa day! Relaxing to the sounds of the rain, forced to be inside – I had the most magical experience, but little did I know, back outside!

After enjoying the steam room & sauna, I relaxed in the chill out area over looking this magnificent pool and view while I waited for my treatment – (so it’s a bonus to arrive early). I loved the different flavoured water available for what ever you mood you were in. (unwind, restore etc) I just closed my eyes and relaxed, it really is a treat just to be quiet.

Walking to my treatment room was like walking through a rain forest (And rain it did) Amongst the lush vegetation running between the hotel, awaits The Garden Spa Pavilion. Enjoy a private or couples massage or an array of other decadent treatments. I so loved the natural sweet fragrance in the air, the breeze on my skin and sound of the pouring rain while I enjoyed my treatment. No pan pipes, no aircon or staff/guests chatting outside your room. Absolute bliss!

Oh, and the massage was also fantastic! My therapist really got stuck into my shoulders where I needed it most. Amazing!

After my spa treatment I was off to the exclusive Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez. now If you’ve not heard of or had a Banstien Pedi – let me tell you it’s like no other pedi you’ve experienced! (So special it’s separate from the spa – an entity on it’s own!) Overlooking the resort and beach – palm trees in abundance – I relaxed (again!) and watch the magic, or should I say transformation, unveil.

I was surprised to have a guy attend to my feet – but when you see all the little, what look like power drills and precision involved, it kind of makes sense in a way Toes and feet are buffed and polished till ones toes are literally sparkling – you can get your toes painted but I think you’d want to leave your feet natural for a while, they’re just so perfect afterwards. (See here for more in-depth detail about Bastien Gonzalez treatments- AND, if you’re not headed for Mauritius anytime soon – you can the Bastien experience in Cape Town!)

Perfection! A serious treat to experience both the Spa & Bastien Gonzalez Studio – dinner awaits in part 3! xx

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Get Wasited: A little goes a long way – just one pump and you’re on your way to a firmer, flatter tummy. I lost 1 cm while using this product. Ok so I can’t guarantee it’s ALL on the Mio Get Wasted and not incorporating Pilates and banting – but interesting that I dropped another cm while using this – as I’ve not changed much else in my daily routine. I love the fresh, minty fragrance and the slight, cooling tingle it leaves on my skin. Also, how easily it absorbs. Read more on how it works here.

LOVE this super nourishing, thick yet absorbant oil. The Activist Firming Body Oil strengthens and firms the skin – leaving it soft and supple. The texture is amazing! Read how it works here. If you prefer a cream, it also comes in a rich, thick and luscious body butter (Future Proof Firming Active Body Butter) which just feels so pampering and nourishing. Again you’ll find with all these products a little goes a long way. I just want to lather it on THICK though, it just feels so good! A great little investment for the festive season! xx

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• Crafted from the finest stainless steel with perfectly aligned tips
• Ultra bright LED light for great visibility
• Chic carrying case with built-in magnifying mirror

The La-tweez is available in pink, purple, yellow, green and blue at R250 from select salons, beauticians and spas only.

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1.) The Nivea Q10 Roll plus Anti Wrinkle Energy Roll On (R149.95) is so cool and refreshing on your skin with its light and fast absorbing formula. Part of the Anti Wrinkle Energy Range, it contains Coenzyme Q10 & Creatine helping to fight free radicals thanks to antioxidants in Q10 and providing much needed energy to the skin for it to perform optimally, reviving tired, dull skin around the eyes.

2.) I’m obsessed with the Nivea Body Firming Oil with Q10 & rich Macadamia Nut Oil (R99.99). It contains a new Energy complex which helps to stimulate cell renewal and appearance of your skin, increasing firmness in just 2 weeks. I just love how this oil feels on my skin. It’s easily absorbed and leaves a soft sheen.

3.) If you can’t afford a bottle of No.5 – let me tell you the silky Chanel no.5 Body Powder (R930) is exquisite. Either use it to layer your fragrances for a lasting effect, or I simply apply the powder for a subtle summer scent. Perfect if you’re going to be out in the heat. Available at Edgars.

4.) I’ve long been a fan of Smith’s Rose Bud Lip Balm (R125) – and have a tin on my desk, handbag, nappy bag etc – I was so excited to discover their latest edition, the Smiths Rose & Mandarin Lip Balm. It has an exotic, spicy fragrance and just looks and feels like summer. Super nourishing too.

5.) Yay, a factor 50 sunscreen and BB Cream in one. (And paraben free) I love how natural this Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 BB Cream (R279) is – it’s actually a bit lighter than most BB creams so it really just enhances , warms and evens out skin tone while providing a fantastic glow without the heavy shine, no worrying about  streaking and no thick, heavy sunscreen feel either. Gorgeous.

So keep sun safe and your skin hydrated this summer – hope you’ll love these products for your beach bag too! x

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