Wild Horse Nine: a fine cast, a strange mission and plenty of heart
I went to a media screening of Wild Horse Nine knowing almost nothing about it. John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi were all the invitation I needed — and a Tom Waits cameo sounded like a very welcome bonus. Set in Santiago in 1973, against the turmoil of...
Amazon introduces new Kindles
This article was first published on Recharged. Amazon’s redesigned Kindle family puts reading comfort at the centre, with thinner, lighter devices, flush-front displays, and new ways to turn pages. Across Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, the most...
My Birthday Wish List: A Little Practical, a Lot Outrageous
There comes a time every year when someone asks, “What would you like for your birthday?” Usually, I say something sensible like, “Oh, you don’t have to get me anything.” And while that’s true, it would be a disservice to the art of wishful thinking not to have a...
The Asus Zenbook 14 has landed
This article was first published on Recharged. The Asus Zenbook 14 makes a compelling case that portability is about more than a lighter bag. With a 1.1kg build, OLED screen, and useful everyday connections, this Snapdragon-powered model brings together the details...
Fall in love with NakedCherry Waxing in Craighall

Fall in love with NakedCherry Waxing in Craighall

Queen Bee Karen has come a long way from opening her first NakedCherry Waxing Smooth Operation in 2012.She invited me to the recently relocated Parktown North branch to peaceful Craighall, with plenty of safe, shaded parking.But we're not here to talk about the trees....

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Freyja Natural – handmade beauty

Freyja Natural – handmade beauty

Freyja Natural founder Justine reached out to find out if I'd be interested in trying some of her products - thanks, Justine. About Freyja Natural "In Norse Mythology, the goddess Freyja is associated with love, beauty and destiny. As a range of 100% natural, handmade...

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New year, new Manic Cure and pamper

New year, new Manic Cure and pamper

Manic Cure is a wonderful little spot hidden in Fourways. After I was retrenched in November I had to make peace with the idea of not having my unicorn mane. So, I set about finding a place I could get my hair cut at a reasonable price. Instagram did not disappoint...

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A round-up of my favourite scents

A round-up of my favourite scents

Recently Grant and I went to a wedding and he revealed an impressive collection of designer brand cologne.  I used to occasionally wear my favourite CK One and I have a bottle of LancĂ´me La Vie Est Belle but I find it too sweet and it makes me sneeze the whole...

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NakedCherry goes vegan

NakedCherry goes vegan

There's a great benefit to knowing NakedCherry's Chief Wax Guru - like being invited to try their new vegan wax - the first of its kind in South Africa. The vegan wax contains no animal products or added scents, making it safe for those allergic to bees (NakedCherry's...

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Dermalogica’s latest skin wonder: Sound Sleep Cocoon

Dermalogica’s latest skin wonder: Sound Sleep Cocoon

I was fortunate enough to attend the media launch of Dermalogica's NEW Sound Sleep Cocoon™ - Transform by night. Glow by day.™ You may or may not know - and in some cases from personal experience - that sleep is crucial for your body to heal itself, and as your...

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