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...
Benefit Beauty is back!

Benefit Beauty is back!

Oh rejoice! The beauty brand that makes my personal favourite mascara They’re Real! is back in South Africa. Unlike several other Benebabes I haven’t fully experienced Benefit beauty beyond the mascara and their skin care range – you know how things go when you’re a...

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A lovely morning of Beauty, Bubbly and Baking

A lovely morning of Beauty, Bubbly and Baking

By now you’ll be familiar with my love for the monthly events hosted by the team at Come Wine With Us. If you haven’t signed up for their newsletter you’re missing out on all the great opportunities to match great food with great drinks (they don’t limit themselves to...

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Enmasse and YouBar – a new way to renew you

Enmasse and YouBar – a new way to renew you

I was treated to an Enmasse massage and YouBar pedi by the owners of these establishments. Whether you recharge with a massage, a facial, or a mani/pedi, you will find what you need at Enmasse and YouBar, both owned by beauty duo Taryn Fernandes and Barbara Young....

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Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty

Bookings on your fingertips with GoBeauty

Guest post by Nafisa Akabor In May GoBeauty made a comeback on the WeChat app. This means all your last minute beauty and spa treatments can be taken care of directly within the app. If you’re too busy to pick up the phone and try to make an appointment, or told that...

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Epilators – are they worth it?

Epilators – are they worth it?

This is a guest post by Jackie  - the founder of A Smooth Life, a blog dedicated to providing tips and tutorials on various hair removal-related topics as well as the best in-depth epilator reviews. We’ve all heard of waxing, shaving, and even laser removal as time...

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Introducing the Sorbet Skincare Collection

Introducing the Sorbet Skincare Collection

I was recently invited to the launch of the new Sorbet Skincare Collection in the fashionable setting of Arts on Main. The collection aims to make professional skincare products affordable, providing every woman with salon-gorgeous skin in the comfort of their own...

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Urban Glow Spa is a hidden gem

Urban Glow Spa is a hidden gem

I am delighted and devastated do have found possibly the most incredible spa in Johannesburg. In Boksburg. That is the better part of 30 kilometres from my house, and the commute is not exactly relaxing. But Urban Glow Spa was named the South African Professional...

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Hello, BURST STUDIO

Hello, BURST STUDIO

A new collection of professional quality makeup brushes has just been launched. burst studio offers an affordable range of synthetic brushes for professionals and us girls of questionable average skills. Owner and national sales manager of burst studio and a...

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