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2010

Rozanne, ageless, housewife, mother and friend, Oranjezicht

November 30th, 2010 | 0 comments

Rozanne's family (she took the pic)
What makes you laugh?
Witty comments.

Guiltiest pleasure?
Eating a whole slab of Lindt chocolates.

My favourite possession?
My wedding ring.

I feel most beautiful when…
I am surrounded by my family.

Something that nobody knows about me…
no secrets!

The best decision I have ever made is…
to marry my husband.

The super human power I’d most like to have…
is to be like superman and stop all the crime and disasters as they happen!

My bumper sticker would say…
life is what you make it.

The area of life that I short change…
is probably not enough exercise.

My proudest moment was…
receiving and finishing my masters degree.

I most admire…
selfless, serving people.

What did you want to be when you were little?
An architect.

What’s your motto?
Live everyday to its fullest.

What would you do with R1000.00 in spare cash?
Spend it on a spa day!

What’s the craziest fashion trend you’ve ever followed?
Perming my hair back in the early eighties…ugly,ugly!

When did you feel most beautiful?
On my wedding day.

What is your simplest pleasure?
Reading a book.

Life would be simpler if…
we had no electricity. Its so quiet and peaceful without it.

What surprises you most about your adult life?
That I still feel the same inside as when I was a student, its just my outside that’s not keeping up!

What quality do you like least about yourself?
No patience.

What’s the one thing about your younger self that you’d like to reclaim?
Innocence.

What’s your favourite smell?
Jasmine.

Who was your favourite teacher and why?
My grade 7 english teacher gave me a love for reading.

More time or more money?
Either one will do!

If I had a crystal ball…
I’d want to see all the obstacles and disasters my family might face in the future so I can try and prevent them.

What’s your favourite place in the world?
Brugge, a beautiful little town in Belguim.

What’s the one thing you’ll never understand?
Why grownups hurt children.

What are you really good at?
Reading a book and totally escaping! Would have liked to have said cooking but I can improve in this area.

What’s you’re idea of a perfect meal?
Roast chicken, rice, gravy and pumpkin fritters made by anyone else but me!

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in life?
Life waits for no one, make your own memories and start living everyday to its fullest.

If you could change careers now without any consequences what would you switch to?
I used to be a lecturer before becoming a full-time parent and ideally I’d like to have kept on lecturing part-time.

What’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you?
That I’m kind and soft-hearted.

Which treatment do you enjoy most at the salon?
A massage from Elri, of course!

Anna, 29, Decor Editor for Elle Decoration, Vredehoek

October 27th, 2010 | 0 comments

What makes you laugh?
My cat and other silly animals.

Guiltiest pleasure?
Flambe

My favourite possession?
Paul Smith shoes and my bakkie.

I feel most beautiful when…
Andret has cut my hair

Something that nobody knows about me is…
Stays that way.

The best decision I’ve ever made…
was moving to Cape Town.

What did you want to be when you were little?
A fashion designer

What’s your motto?
Strive to perfection

What would you do with R1000 in spare cash?
Paint my bathroom

What’s the craziest fashion trend you’ve ever followed?
The undercut in 1994

What is your simplest pleasure?
Tea

Life would be simpler if…
I didn’t care.

What surprises you most about your adult life?
It flies

More time or more money?
Both

What’s your favourite place in the world?
Barcelona

What’s the one thing you’ll never understand?
Pronouncing of and off.

What celebrity crushes did you have as a teenager?
Andre Agassi

Families are sacred because…
without them you are lost.

What’s your idea of the perfect meal?
Anything that ends with a Flambe.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learnt in life?
To persevere.

What makes you proudly South African?
Afrikaans

What’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you?
That they love me

Which treatment do you enjoy most at the salon?
Hair cut

Tamara Davidson, 29, fulltime mom, part-time beauty blogger and freelance journalist, Fresnaye

September 17th, 2010 | 1 comment

If I had a crystal ball…
life would present fewer surprises.

The super human power I’d most like to have…
The ability to teleport – no more traffic jams, queues or exorbitant airfare.

What’s the craziest fashion trend you’ve ever followed?
Jelly shoes with lumo roll-down sausage socks. I was in nursery school at the time, but the fashion police wouldn’t care. Bad clothes can happen to young people too!

When did you feel most beautiful?
I feel most beautiful after a day spent lying at the beach – wavy and salty hair, sandy feet, no makeup. Natural. I love makeup, and cake it on most days, but ironically I feel most attractive on the few occasions when I have none on. Strange.

Something that nobody knows about me is…
I seriously contemplated getting a tattoo for the longest time. Something small, meaningful and exquisite.

The best decision I’ve ever made…
Not getting the above-mentioned tattoo!

I am…
blonde

What makes you laugh?
With a toddler around, most things my child does seems funny, but generally I laugh quite easily.

Guiltiest pleasure?
A daily dose of Lindt’s orange dark chocolate

My favourite possession?
Each piece of jewellery has a special story. It’s too hard to choose!

I feel most beautiful when…
I smell beautiful and my hair looks good.

My bumper sticker would say…
If mom says no, ask dad.

The area of life that I short-change is…
myself.

My proudest moment was…
the first time I saw my name in published print.

I most admire…
single parents.

What did you want to be when you were little?
Hands down, a fairy princess!

What’s your motto?
Live and let live.

What’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you?
That my child is lucky to have me as a mom. Nothing can top that.

What is your simplest pleasure?
A beautiful view – no matter where in the world.

Life would be simpler if…
we didn’t have cellphones or laptops. Remember those days? Bliss.

What surprises you most about your adult life?
The weight of responsibility.

Who was your favourite teacher and why?
My mom. She taught me everything I know.

What quality do you like least about yourself?
The less busy I am, the more I tend to procrastinate – I thrive on deadlines and a busy schedule!

What’s the one thing about your younger self that you’d like to reclaim?
My unwavering sense of adventure and the ability to trust.

What’s your favourite smell?
Fendi Palazzo – it will forever remind me of my wedding day; the fresh sea air in Plett first thing in the morning – it smells like holiday.

Before I die, I’d like to…
travel more.

More time or more money?
Money

What’s the one thing you’ll never understand?
Mandarin

What are you really good at?
Reading – I’m confident in the fact that I can read faster than anyone I know.

What celebrity crushes did you have as a teenager?
Brad Pitt and David Beckham – nothing’s changed!

Families are sacred because…
without them you’re alone in this world.

What’s your idea of the perfect meal?
Great company, a relaxed atmosphere and good conversation – the food isn’t the most important factor for me.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learnt in life?
The things that you find the most frustrating in others is often a major flaw of your own.

What makes you proudly South African?
The beauty of our country. Just look around – from the sea to the savannah and everything in between, this land is serious soul food.

Who inspires you?
I’m inspired by different people daily. This morning it was the bravery of our nanny, Wendy, who has chosen to leave an abusive relationship after years of marriage and start her life from scratch – with two children in tow. Her strength is astounding.

Marcii Goosen, 32, Designer, Artist & Curator in Cape Town & beyond.

August 4th, 2010 | 0 comments


What surprises you most about your adult life?
How quickly a year goes by.

I feel most beautiful when…
I’m truly happy & mostly when I’m dancing with my best friends.

Something that nobody knows about me is…
I have this very strange relationship with my work, which is that it’s like a conversation between me and it. It just develops and develops, just as I’m ready to take the conversation further with myself, some other individual pops up.

The best decision I’ve ever made…
not one day should ever be the same.

What is your simplest pleasure?
Going to bed.

The super human power I’d most like to have…
to fly of course.

My proudest moment was…
when I discovered my talent.

What makes you laugh?
Bad logos, fast food, disposable culture

Guiltiest pleasure?
Afternoon nap

Before I die, I’d like to…
fall in love.

My favourite possession?
“The ocean”

I most admire…
passion & confidence, & the innate understanding of what it means to have vision.

What did you want to be when you were little?
Astronaut

What’s your motto?
Work smarter not harder. Always listen to your gut.

What would you do with R1000 in spare cash?
Buy all sorts of flowers.

What quality do you like least about yourself?
Over-analysing things

What’s the one thing about your younger self that you’d like to reclaim?
My untamed imagination and having no fear.

What celebrity crushes did you have as a teenager?
River Phoenix, I cried when he died.

Families are sacred because…
they love you regardless.

What is the greatest lesson you’ve learnt in life?
“It will all come out in the wash.”

If you could change careers now without any consequences what would you switch to?
NASA

What makes you proudly South African?
Boeremusiek

What’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to you?
When I am happy I sometimes shine…

Which treatment do you enjoy most at the salon?
Elri’s back, neck & shoulder massage

Timing is everything

August 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments

There’s no immediate need to toss a product that seems off - sometimes you can simply stir it or shake it up. In other cases, it’s best to discard it and open a new tube or bottle.

Beading: if moisture beads are clinging to your cream eye shadow or blush, lipstick, or concealing cream, it’s been exposed to heat. If your favourite lipstick, concealer, blush or eye shadow looks and goes on fine, then keep it. But if you bought the make-up years before and it has been exposed to heat, it could contain bacteria and should rather be thrown away.

Separation: a layer of oil or some other liquid is visible on your nail polish, foundation, scrub, lotion or sunscreen because you’ve had it for such a long time. Scrubs and nail polishes with beads can be shaken or mixed back together. Throw our foundations, lotions and sunscreens that have separated; they have lost their efficacy and could cause irritation.

Change in colour: a liquid, serum, perfume, cream or gel has taken on a new shade and the cause varies considerable. A cream may turn yellow because the fragrance in it is sensitive to light or an added colour fades, which doesn’t necessarily mean the products has gone bad. But when it comes to products with active ingredients (anti-aging or anti-acne), discoloration means that those ingredients won’t work anymore. Vitamin C will turn brown and retinols will turn darker yellow.

As much as you love all your favourite products, it’s best not to stockpile them as they all have a limited shelf life. Here’s when to say when.

ANTI-AGING OR ACNE TREATMENTS: 3 months to a year.
BODY LOTION: 2 to 3 years, particularly if in a pump container.
SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER AND SHOWER GEL: about 3 years.
SUNSCREEN: check the package for the expiry date.
MASCARA AND LIQUID EYELINER: 3 to 4 months.
LIPSTICK AND LIP GLOSS: 2 to 3 years.
FOUNDATION: about 2 years.
PERFUME: about 2 years.
NAIL POLISH: about a year.

Quick guide to Bafana Bafana

June 10th, 2010 | 0 comments

Aaron Mokoena (no.4) is our captain and plays defender. He was called up at the age of seventeen to join the National Team Squad. He currently plays for Portsmouth. He is the country’s most capped player with 101 caps to his name.

We all know of Matthew Booth (no.14) and wife, Sonia (a former Miss SA first princess), due to LG’s campaign featuring them. Matthew was born in Fish Hoek and has a home in the Peninsula. He’s a defender currently playing for Mamelodi Sundowns. He made his debut for South Africa in 1999. Due to his height, he is considered one of the most important players when meeting opponents with tall players. He’s the oldest player in the squad at 33.

Siyabonga “Bhele” Nomvethe (no.18) is our highest goal scorer with 16 goals and the one to watch together with Katlego Mphela (no.9) who has scored 15.

Our first game is at 16:00 on 11 June. The next match is in Pretoria against Uruguay at 20:30 on 16 June and thereafter we’re playing France in Bloem at 16:00 on 22 June.

Hydrating during Winter

June 10th, 2010 | 0 comments

Dehydrated skin looks older and ages faster. We suggest you do the following to get your skin’s hydration levels up:

  1. Drink water. It’s easy and really good for your whole body.

  2. If you’re a smoker, consider kicking this habit.

  3. There are many products that will hydrate your skin to help retain a youthful appearance.
    3.1 Dermalogica has 5 products that might be right for you:
    ~ Soothing protection spray (R 460, 250ml): if you’re going to be traveling by airplane this spray will create a protective shield against environmental assaults while providing critical hydration needed while stuck in the cabin.
    ~ Skin hydrating masque (R 480, 75ml): this oil-free gel masque restores suppleness and moisture to stressed skin while minimizing the appearance of fine lines.
    ~ Skin hydrating booster (R 710, 30ml): if you’re heating up your bedroom then you need this super-saturated hydrating fluid for the driest of skin conditions that intensely moisturizes thirsty skin as it smooths and minimizes fine lines.
    ~ Climate Control (R104, 4,5g): runners you have to get this wonder product! Climate control is a therapeutic balm formulated with exclusive Anti – Ozonate Complex to provide a barrier against climatic assaults. Glide it over your face and neck before you go for you run to ensure your healthy habit doesn’t age you unnecessarily. It will also heal acutely damaged skin and works wonders on skin that is raw and peeling due to friction.
    ~ Antioxidant hydramist (R485, 150ml): over 40? This refreshing antioxidant shield has flash firming properties to improve your skin’s texture as it reduces fine lines associated with dryness, while fighting damaging free radicals and intensely hydrates your dehydrated skin.
    3.2 RégimA is keeping it simple with their Hydration concentrate (R265, 60ml). This dehydration buster with a special Micro-Molecular formulation is able to penetrate and moisturize deeply without leaving the skin feeling oily.

  4. Continue to wear sunscreen to keep this good habit in place.

Road closures during WC 2010

May 26th, 2010 | 0 comments

Cape Town’s traffic will be affected on match days during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ due to a number of necessary road closures.

The eight World Cup games to be held at the Cape Town Stadium on 11, 14, 18, 21, 24, 29 June and 3 and 6 July necessitate the closure of a number of roads to accommodate fans. The City asks the public to be aware of these and to plan their routes and travel times accordingly.

Routes affected within the Central Business District (CBD)
Four hours before kick-off there will be no general access to Hertzog Boulevard between Civic Avenue and Heerengracht, along Hans Strijdom Avenue, and along Adderley Street between Strand Street and Hertzog Boulevard. Premises in this area will be provided with the necessary access via alternative routes and opening the left lane of affected roads as required. The intersections of Hans Strijdom, at Long and Loop Streets will remain open to crossing traffic at all times, but may close for short periods before and after matches to give priority to the Match Day shuttle.

CBD connections to Green Point, Sea Point, Fresnaye and Atlantic Seaboard
Western Boulevard will be closed in both directions, from Buitengragt in the central business district (CBD), to the Beach Road intersection at Three Anchor Bay. However, motorists will be able to exit the V&A Waterfront using Portswood Road, turning left into Western Boulevard, and then making a left turn only into Buitengracht.

Somerset Road will be closed from Buitengragt to Ebenezer Road in both directions between Ebenezer Road and York Road from four hours before the match to four hours after the final whistle. From Ebenezer Road to York Road, the CBD-bound carriageway will be closed. However, two-way traffic will be accommodated on the Sea Point-bound carriageway. This route is intended for local access only, and should be avoided by non-residents.

Road closures will mostly affect traffic leaving the CBD during the evening peak period. People travelling to the Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay areas along the Atlantic Seaboard are advised to use Kloof Nek Road when leaving the city centre. During match day closures, public transport will be redirected onto High Level Road. It is therefore recommended that, due to the expected congestion on High Level Road, Kloof Nek Road be used by general traffic.

On match days, it is expected that traffic volumes on High Level and Kloof Nek Roads as well as at the Buitengragt intersections will be very heavy. Thus, wherever possible, it is recommended that commuters adjust their routes and travel times to avoid these routes during road closures.

Switch to public transport
Public transport services have been extended as part of the City’s transport plan for the event. All fans and commuters travelling to the CBD are strongly encouraged to use the extended services, non-motorised transport and car pooling. The World Cup period is an ideal opportunity to try out extended public transport services. Trains and certain train stations will have additional security measures in place for the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Frizz-free days are here

April 19th, 2010 | 0 comments

La-Brasiliana Keratin Treatment with Collagen is a revolutionary process that transforms the hair. The treatment is keratin based. Keratin is the primary protein of the hair, skin and nails. This natural substance gives hair the ability to return to its original healthy, skiny, smooth state while the collagen improves the elasticity of the hair.

The treatment can be used on all hair types – coloured, highlighted and bleached. The application process takes anywhere from an hour to 4 hours depending on the length and thickness of the hair. Results are visible immediately after the treatment is completed.

Managing your after a treatment is effortless as the amount of time required to style your hair is dramatically decreased. Humidity, rain or perspiration will no longer affect your hairstyle giving you frizz-free days.

The results last between two and four months as the treatment dissipates gradually as hair is shampooed. You’ll observe a continuous improvement of your hair as you repeat the process.

We’ll gladly quote you re cost on your next visit to the hair salon.

Natural curly hair
After the treatment

Going gray

March 26th, 2010 | 1 comment

The first silvery strands usually pop up around age 30 for men and age 35 for women, but graying can begin as early as high school for some and as late as the 50s for others.

When our bodies are functioning well, cells in our hair follicles called melanocytes generate pigments – the chief one being melanin. When the melanocytes stop producing these pigments, we sprout a transparent hair, which appears as an unsightly gray due to the color of the dead cells that comprise the strand.
Why does this happen? The most common reason is heredity; premature gray hair is yet another thing we can blame on our parents. But there are also several medical conditions characterized by graying of the hair. A B-12 deficiency, a thyroid imbalance, and anemia can all cause premature gray hair. And if you needed yet another reason to quit smoking, there is new evidence that smokers are four times more likely to go gray at a young age.

Being nosy

March 26th, 2010 | 0 comments

Blackheads always seem more prevalent on the nose than on any other part of the face. If you look closely you’ll notice that the pores on your nose are bigger than those on the rest of your face. This obviously makes them more visible, but also more susceptible to clogging. As soon as a pore oxygenates it becomes black. To prevent pores from clogging, give special attention to your nose when cleansing and exfoliating. It’ll make a remarkable difference.

Cleaning your skin

February 24th, 2010 | 0 comments

Dermalogica created the Double Cleanse, the two-part cleansing routine that begins with PreCleanse and finishes with the prescribed Dermalogica cleanser. PreCleanse removes oil-based debris without leaving behind any greasy residue and can be used as a make-up remover that will even remove waterproof mascara and long-wearing lipstick in a flash. Now that your skin is clean of make-up and the day’s gunk, it’s time to cleanse your skin with the prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser.

RegimA suggests you wash your face for at least one minute to purify it completely. One should to do so again after any strenuous sporting activities to remove excess salt and oil to help prevent pore blockage.

Care should always be taken around the delicate eye area when cleansing.

Hair loss

February 24th, 2010 | 1 comment

Seasonal hair loss is real. Hair loss is a natural and a needed phenomenon of our body. Hair has to fall out, so that there is place for new healthy hair to grow. It is completely normal for 50-100 hairs to detach from the scalp daily.

Reasons for seasonal hair loss:

  • Being mammals we naturally shed hair, especially in winter, when a lack of sunlight can lead to hair falling out in clumps.
  • Men buck this trend a little though, losing more hair in summer than winter owing to the fact that their scalps sweat more.
  • Harsh weather conditions in general cause hair loss. Extreme summers and winters can both result in excessively dry hair. Split ends, dandruff, constant tying up of hair are a few reasons your hair condition could change with the seasons, causing hair loss.
  • Lastly, there is nothing whatsoever to be gained from stressing about hair loss. Stress is the worst cause of all and hair loss from stress only becomes apparent two or three months after the fact.