the festa is back!

its that time of year again! jhb's biggest and most fab portuguese festival is back! from 21 april - 2 may, get down to wemmer pan and enjoy music, espetada and caprinihias! keep warm with piri piri sheekin! it is all for a good cause, with proceeds going to the lusito association for the physically and mentally challenged! its a festival that is not to be missed! for more info visit http://www.lusitoland.co.za/

eyelashes - then and now

oh so exciting! the other day someone asked me if my eyelashes were real! yea, i have been waiting for this....(im slightly obsessed with eyelash length if you havent noticed). you may remember i blogged about revlon's growlucious mascara and posted a pic of my own eyelashes ...

the point i was trying to make was that it actually works. however, since that post, I have been lucky enough to try rapidlash (the R650 tube of eyelash growth serum available from most salons) and i think it works...it doesnt really make the lashes longer, it thickens them...well that is my opinion...what do you think? it took about 4 weeks for me to see a difference...

wonderful blog to read

i came across this interesting blog (2summers) written by an american who is living in melville...i love hearing stories about south africa from expats. its so interesting to get their take on what we consider so normal ;) enjoy!

cute as a button!

omg i came across these edible buttons on etsy and i just couldnt help myself but blog about them. never seen anything like it....so cute!! i wonder if we can get these kinds of things in SA?? anyone know?

my ten favourite things about winter

i think summer has officially said its goodbyes ;( dry your tears and say hello to winter! here are my ten favourite things about winter, so i'm not too sad: 1) the clothes winter is an excuse to dress tres chic. scarves, coats and burets are so much nicer to wear than summer dresses 2) the soup i love winter soup - vegetable, beef or chicken, as long as its made with cayenne pepper its a winner 3) early morning 'fresh' air i love the promise of a winter morning when the air is crisp and the sun is shining...its a promise of a great day ahead 4) reading i love reading a book in a sun patch in my lounge on a cold winter afternoon. nuff said 5) the cosy stay in watch tv nights 6) a cup of hot coffee in the morning - wether it be at your house, at mugg and bean or wherever 7) the bathing ritual. its a lot more appreciated in winter 8) fluffy socks need i say more? 9) a cosy, blankety bed zzzzzzzzzz 10) red wine by the fire place pics: the sartorialist, drizzleanddrip, seaofshoes, parisboutiquehotel, myhomeideas

all things vintage

if you are a sucker for vintage attire, then get down to twentytwo in braamfontein. they have an array of vintage clothing and odds and ends. they also take part in the fab market on main on saturdays!

josie field @ radium beer hall tonight

got nothing planned for later tonight? head on over to one of jozi's most famous institutions - the radium beer hall, to check out singer/songwriter josie field. call andy (0835421044) to book. starts at 8pm and tickers are R60!

elizabeth's timeless style in cat on a hot tin roof

i was flicking through the channels on dstv the other day and liz taylor in all her 50s glory caught my eye on TCM. cat on a hot tin roof was playing and liz was decked out in this beautiful classic white ensemble. what really impressed me was that this dress is so classic, it can still be worn to this day. i absolutely love it!