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One thing can be said for all of us here at the Spice4Life headquarters, and for most women I’m sure - we all LOVE a fabulous handbag!
TRAFFIC Clothing hosted their annual Winter Collection Fashion Show at the Loop Night Club in Cape Town on Friday, 23rd March 2012 to great fanfare and excitement.
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FASHION AND BEAUTY
Style is about being yourself – the most important rule is to find the balance between your personality and what suits your body shape. Everything about you should be a reflection of who you are.
It takes approximately 5 seconds to create a lasting impression. It is important to project and image that is a true reflection of who you are. Planning your fashion and beauty style can save you time and money and leave you feeling confident. Wear clothes that flatter you, use make up to accentuate your best features and put together a look that suits your lifestyle and budget.
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Bohemia Hair - Tips and tricks from the experts!
If you are thinking of changing your style or colour, it is important to factor in time for a consultation, preferably before you book your appointment
Get your own Gorgeous Maisha Bag here!
One thing can be said for all of us here at the Spice4Life headquarters, and for most women I’m sure - we all LOVE a fabulous handbag!
A gorgeous updo in a few simple steps!
A fun and playful take on the everyday hair bun!
QMS Medicosmetics
When I started the journey into my forties, I decided that it was time to move onto more “grown up” skin care products, so I discovered the benefits of cosmoceuticals, which, as Google will explain, are cosmetic products with biologically active ingredients, with the result that hopefully, you get more bang for your buck.
How to enter YOU Miss Teen 2012
You’re attractive, aged 14 to 18 years and an avid reader of YOU magazine. You have a winning can-do attitude, are proudly South African and always keen to help out in your community. If this sounds like you, enter YOU Miss Teen now – and you could be crowned the 2012 young face of YOU.
TRAFFIC Clothing Winter Collection Fashion Show - A Fabulous Success
TRAFFIC Clothing hosted their annual Winter Collection Fashion Show at the Loop Night Club in Cape Town on Friday, 23rd March 2012 to great fanfare and excitement.
Renovate your bathroom with the Old and New
Two rooms in a home that will always be a great investment when renovating, will be your kitchen and bathroom. Therefore it’s important that when working on these areas that the time is well spent on the planning of the layout and selection of your finishes
More skin than necessary
Hopefully by now you have shed those extra kilos that suddenly appeared after Christmas and caused your little black number to sit too tight! If you are over the age of 35 years, you might now face another little problem – instead of the excess weight, you are now battling with an extra bit of skin!
Turn on the heat in heels this Valentine's Day!
Valentine’s day is upon us! What better way to knock him out on the love day, other than with a pair of killer heels!
Lovely By Sarah Jessica Parker
beauty, photoshop, what is beauty, make up, cosmetics, hair salon, skin, skincare, natural
Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana
“Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue is a tribute to the scorching sun, sea and sensuality of the Mediterranean.”
Daisy by Marc Jacobs
A ouquet of different sized white daisies with gold pollen by Marc Jacobs.
Bright Crystal by Versace
A mixture of Donatella Versace’s favourite scents, iced accord, yuzu, pomegranate, magnolia, lotus flower, acajou, vegetal amber and musk.
Body by Burberry
True to Burberry, the scent of Body is sensual, feminine and completely luxurious.
How to dress for the Met
Ladies, it is time to stop trying to make yourself look good in the colours, styles and cuts dictated by the runway kings and queens and to start standing out by discovering and ramping up your own personal style.
Be picture-ready!
If you ever wondered whether you had a good or a bad year, have your photograph taken! No matter what you do, the tell-tale signs of stress and normal ageing seem to be magnified when somebody decided its time for a picture! Bad news is, this is the “silly season”…lots of parties, lots of drinks and lots of photographs.
Get kiss ready!
Ask any man the question who has the most desirable lips in the world and they all shout Angelina Jolie in unison. Irrespective of gender, most people will admit that full, pouting lips instantaneously stimulate a thought of kissing, while thin, sagging lips don’t really succeed in getting the pheromones going!
Top tips to stay beautiful
We live in sunny South Africa, and most of our lives revolve around living outdoors, okay, maybe just on the patio, but it is outside. Holidays are planned around the pleasure of having hot summer weather, whether it is in the bush, at a fancy resort, at the seaside or just around the pool at home.
Nobody needs to turn into a witch
As a little girl I had nightmares after paging through children’s story books in which witches were part of the story. The old and ugly witch may for a short time beguile people with her beauty, but she always turns back into her gnarled, ugly self.
Keedo – Letting Kids be Kids World wide
Keedo Kids clothing is an established 100% South African brand - now launching an Africa inspired range – we offer fun colours and 100% cotton that kids will absolutely love to wear!
The sweetest taboo for a fab-looking you
Nina Simone sang “I want a little sugar in my bowl”, & we all know what she was talking about, right? She was craving something that most of us often do too, that thing that, when we want it, we have to have it… you know what I’m talking about… yes, I’m literally talking about sugar!
French Connection store launch in South Africa
Last night marked the start of a whole new world of celebrity fashion with an experience of Chic French association blended with fearless British style and personality.
MIRACULOUS ELIXIR LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA Nature’s best kept secret in a luxurious anti-aging skincare range
Formulated from a unique blend of anti-aging botanicals, herbs and vitamins - all taken directly from the Neydharting Moor in Austria - the Moor Skin Care line not only calms, soothes, balances and clarifies your skin, it's powerful anti-aging effects also leave you looking and feeling youthful and beautiful.
How to be beautiful in the real world!
If I never see another beautiful flawless model advertising something that I know is perfectly useless and will end up at the bottom of some cupboard, it would make me very happy. Besides, their beauty has been electronically enhanced, and I live in the real world.
Kirsten Goss jewellery
I was at the launch of Kirsten Goss’ new store in Birdhaven, Johannesburg and along with everybody else was dazzled by the sheer beauty of the diverse and precious pieces. Invited to try on one of the necklaces, I was instantly transformed into a sophisticated, confident, modern woman....
Flabby arms
Arms, heavens aboveI can’t stand arms, they really are the flabbiest and the most difficult to cover up especially in summer. Time and time again I get asked for the tricks of concealing the arms... I giggle to myself and wonder if anyone knows the truth, wait for it...my arms have never seen daylight!!
Cosmelan – Skin Deep
In a proverb from the 16th century some man said that ‘Beauty is only skin deep’ and in my humble opinion, he was only partially correct. But beauty is important and we all like to be surrounded by beauty and beautiful things. Skin, now that is a different matter altogether.
Common problems in dark and light skin
In one of Lewis Carol’s poems he writes: The time has come to talk of many things, of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings, and why the sea is boiling hot…etc. But this time we are talking about a few skin conditions that can be treated at Skin Renewal!
Skin Perfection with Photo Dynamic Therapy
Whenever we look at photos of the perfect skin of models in magazines, we dream about our own skin looking like that. Alas, it is not a true reflection of what they really look like, because those photos have been ‘adapted’ to show perfection.
Make that first encounter count!
Advances in medicines and knowledge how to prevent diseases with a high mortality rate resulted in an ageing population. It also brought about a generation that usually enters into new relationships after the age of 40 and hoping you will be noticed at the age of 20!
Secret of the Soul
Instead of spending thousands transforming your cupboard this year, spend it where it really matters and ensure that the mirrors to your soul reflects the true you!
All skin is different
Have you ever wondered why, after spending the same amount of money and going for the same treatments as your friends, you do not get the same results ? The answer is simple - it is a myth that all skin types are the same and will respond to different treatments the same way!
Acne VS perfection
Between us women, I don’t think there is anything worse than a zit, or even worse, a big red painful bump of a threatening zit that can really downgrade one’s confidence and spoil that Saturday evening date for which you were going to look absolutely perfect, no matter what your age.
Photo Dynamic Therapy Perfection
Whenever we look at photos of the perfect skin of models in magazines, we dream about our own skin looking like that. Alas, it is not a true reflection of what they really look like, because those photos have been ‘adapted’ to show perfection.
The Liquid Face Lift
The Liquid Facelift is a facial contouring procedure that involves the use of strategically placed Botox and dermal fillers around the face.
Sun freckles and uneven skin tone
Once the signs of ageing and sun damage appear on your face, it is time to initiate the most powerful corrective treatments and topical therapies available.
