Category: Beauty

BEAUTY & WELLNESS

This project has been something I have wanted to do for so long as its so close to my heart. It’s been a life long project in motion and I’m so happy to finally share it with you. BEAUTY & WELLNESS: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO HEALTHY LIVING WITH HEALTHY RECIPES, BEAUTY, WELLNESS AND FITNESS TIPS AT HOME After losing my cousin to suicide, I wanted to put a book out that helped women to copeContinue reading

Oil-infused Milk Bath Recipe

The Art of self-care is that it’s all about balance. It’s also the weekend. Ladies, pour yourself a cocktail, light a candle or two and try my bath recipe from my new book;  Beauty and Wellness Milk Bath Recipe 1 cup of bath salts1 cup of milk2 tablespoons of almond oil4 drops of geranium essential oil 3 drops of lavender essential oil Relax and unwind. This is heavenly and the smell should fill the house. YourContinue reading

6 BEAUTY CREAMS THAT WILL COMBAT DRY SKIN

1. ELLA BACHE Spirulines Creme-Green Lift
 A silky, velvety cream for instant smoothing of fine lines. Imparts a smoothing, protective texture on the skin to visibly improve the appearance and texture of skin all day long. Re-charges skin with proteins, vitamins, minerals and nutrients for instant visible refining and smoothing. This is an incredible product. 2. La Prairie Ice Crystal Emulsion Cellulaire Suisse For those that prefer a more intense treatment for their skin, thisContinue reading

Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown is a professional makeup artist and the founder and CCO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi Brown has written eight books about makeup and beauty. Here she talks about what inspired her holistic approach to beauty in a collection of six treatments that target specific complexion concerns. “Remedies is the perfect fusion of beauty and wellness—it’s the ultimate skin enhancer.” Bobbi Brown From your perspective, what is the connection between beauty and healthy living?Continue reading

Skintox Beauty Food: Raw Chocolate

For those that have a bit of a sweet tooth, this is the perfect healthy alternative for those sweet cravings! Its also a great after dinner treat. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of Raw Skintox 1 and a half cups of raw cacao powder 10 tablespoons coconut oil 1 sachet of stevia 1 tablespoon of maple syrup Method: 1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl 2. You can add nuts into the mix as an alternative 3. PourContinue reading

The Good Oil

Even if you are not vacationing along the mediterranean or the Cote d’azur this month, you can still reap the benefits of using a body oil, especially one that can also be used to hydrate your face and body. Pack this with you where ever you go: Leonor Greyl, Made in France Huile de Magnolia is an all-natural nourishing face and body oil. Infused with a vitamin-rich blend of botanical oils, just a few drops of this lightweight oilContinue reading

SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

Not only do you need to keep your skin in top tip shape over the Summer months, but you also need to care for your skin. This means staying hydrated and drinking two litres of water per day, keeping your face out of the sun and wearing a sunscreen as well as regularly exfoliating your skin. Here are some of my Summer beauty essentials that do not require a lot of time but will keep yourContinue reading

Maldives

One of the most beautiful places to visit for its incredibly clear waters, white sand, freshest sea-food and sunshine, this truly is a remarkable experience to add to your bucket-list. The Shangri-La, Maldives offers their guests their own personal bikes to tour the island as well as breakfast on the beach. There are many things to do like play golf, tennis, volley ball, snorkel with some of the most colourful fish as well as privateContinue reading

8 of the best coffee table books to buy now

One thing I love when I walk into someone’s house is how their style and taste is instantly reflected in some of the personal coffee table books they have. For an instant chic look you can not go past these eight: 1. Vanity Fair 100 years  2. In the spirit of Capri  3. In the spirit of the Hamptons  4. Tom Ford  5. In the Spirit of St Tropez  6. Good to Glow  7. GypsetContinue reading

CHRISTIAN DIOR FW17

Designers Serge Ruffieux and Lucie Meier designed a monochrome creative elemental duality, masculine and feminine, in a show that riffed on menswear tailoring and draping. Delivered on rather low-key sandal flats with Cleopatra-style eye make-up.

Elie Saab Haute Couture FW16

The Elie Saab collection was inspired by New York’s golden age of the 20’s and 30’s. The colours were creams, burgundy, dark blues and blacks, featuring rich embroidered fabrics with feathers, crystals and pearls. Velvet capes and evening dresses with strong necklines. Swarovski crystal broaches and feathers gave a 20’s vibe, decorating tight dresses and long silhouettes. Makeup was flawless with strong red lips and black eye flick with gold eye-shadow.