Stay inspired - my notebook for varsity ( for one of my subjects) I like the cover, it keeps me focused, excited, a little dreamy and organised :)
Keep healthy - my vitamin stash
Treat yourself - my current guilty pleasure...Wakaberry with maraschino cherries
Pics by @saturdaygirlsa instagram
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I am in love with Nike Free Run shoes!!!! In my dream world I would own a pair (or several in every colour) Please see below how awesome they are!!! INSPIRED!!! PS: if anyone would like to buy me a pair I would be very grateful ;) thanks
Just over two years ago we celebrated our first valentines day at Llandudno beach, possible of the most amazing beaches in Cape Town. So we decided again to do it this year and do something we both love - chilled evening on the beach (while supporting the club). We came across an advert by the Llandudno surf and lifesaving club advertising a picnic sponsored by Kumala wines.
R200 for a couple (R100 each) included a French loaf, selection of meats, noodle pots, two dips Camembert cheese, other cheese, crackers, Lindt balls and a lovely lovely bottle of red Kumala wine. We actually did not finish all the food! It was really well organised and they had also catered for families so they vibe was fantastic and the beach was busy and buzzing. As it got darker the beach cleared out and it was just so nice to sit there and relax, reflect and enjoy :) A simple, sweet, chilled valentines day :)
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pics by Saturday Girl SA
However you feel about this day remember love is something to be treasured, respected, shared and given. It is not just about having a partner, it's also about the people we have in our lives that we are grateful for and that we love. Friends, family, partners, whoever. Yes, everyday should be valentines day, but often it's not. So make today special for whoever the special people in your life are.
A simple gesture, reconciliation or reminder can change your day and someone else's. Love comes from different people in your life on different levels. Let others show how much they love you, and intern, show them how much you love them too. Have fun today, because yes....some things are worth celebration :)
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I
am probably the worst person when it comes to hair care. Blessed with long hair
that is of the kind, curly nature (not crazy, frizzy curls) I have often neglected
my hair. I am talking no haircuts for up to two years! This is for a variety of
reasons A) some hairdressers see my hair and HACK it to death. B) hairdressers do
not know how to cut curly hair.
Now obviously people make the assumption I have
‘thick” hair because it is long ish. Well..Its not. I have fine hair and lots
of it! I made the mistake of cutting it stupidly short three times in my 25 years of existence.
Naturally this lead to tears, regret and more tears, so after scaring myself
with my hair copping tactics I simply stopped cutting and trimming it out of
fear, and the insane cost the hairdressers charge. The longer it got the
happier I was, but lets be honest here, those ends were starting to look like
rats tails!
My hair has more of a wave in it as the curl “fall out” as it gets
longer and heavier. It also tends to get dry and flat. So no trims, lots of sun
expose and plenty of cheap, average hair products have not always ensured a
healthy head of hair.
The
last couple of years I have made a point of going for a trim (more like once a
year opposed to two... oops) but I always make sure they take off as little as
possible, which means the ends are still tatty and split. I recently decided to
go to a sweet hairdresser who works from her home. I started my usual rant and
asked her to take off a tiny bit. Then I thought about and realised I was doing
more damage to my hair, so I went for it. She trimmed off all the split ends.
Instantly my hair looked healthier and it has stopped shedding so drastically
and breaking off.
Next
problem was finding a good hair care product to remedy split ends. (Because a
trip to a hairdresser ultimately gets very pricey and so do salon products). So
it seems the hair Gods were smiling down on me and my empty shampoo bottle when
I received a package containing TRESemmé’s
Split Remedy range. I am the first to roll my eyes when people talk about hair
products and how this and that works wonders. But I decided to give the TRESemmé’s
Split Remedy range a go and see the results. It has been several weeks since my
trim and the ends are looking a little tatty.
According to celebrity stylist, Matthew Mansoor, TRESemmé’s Split Remedy range is the most effectivein fighting slipt
ends.
“TRESemmé’s range really works and lives up to its claims of effectively
reducing split ends by 80% after just three washes.” Having worked overseas
Matthew states, “I’ve seen my share of women with split ends, and after
recommending TRESemmé’s Split Remedy range, have seen rapid results. You have
to try it for yourself to believe it.” “The best part,” adds Matthew,
“it’s gentle enough to use every day.”
Matthew’s easy
two-step guide to conquering split ends
STEP 1: Use TRESemmé Split Mend Shampoo and Split Mend Conditioner together to gently cleanse and condition hair while mending split ends. “After a couple of washes and your hair will be noticeably smoother with healthy looking ends,” affirms Matthew.
STEP 2: Add a dash of TRESemmé Split Remedy Split Mend Intense Recovery Masque for an intense recovery to parched and dried-out hair and tips. Matthew adds, “The Masque is unlike any treatment I’ve seen. It works––fast and smart.”
My Review of TRESemmé’s Split Remedy range
I
have followed the steps and I must say I am impressed. For me it’s a constant
battle with hair care products. Something makes it oily, dries it out or makes
it flat and lifeless. I found that after two washes so far my ends seem to be
less limp and are even curled nicely as opposed to rat’s tails. If you see the
picture of me below in a previous post (The clothing recycle diaries) I had
washed my hair that morning and blow-dried it slightly straighter. It looked healthier
and glossier.
I found that all of the products only need a
small distribution amount (size of a five rand coin, for longer hair I would
say). The shampoo lathered up beautifully, it smelt great too! I found the
conditioner and recovery masque nourishing and most of all easy to rinse out
without making my hair feel ‘coated in product’ or oily. Today I repeated the
process and dried my roots and then left my hair slightly damp, and then I pop it into a
bun to smooth it out and create a wave. I am really impressed with this product in all
honesty, especially the masque, the mask is a winner, salon quality and really works!
If you see the picture below of my
hair, which is layered, you can see the layered ends now blend with my hair and
don’t stick out and show splitting, also right down to the tips the ends look
healthier.If you look closely at the ‘fly-a ways’
the ends are not split but smooth.
Your hair is in a
constant state of war, attacks in the form of heat treatments, colour
treatments and environment conditions. With all this, your tresses can easily
become frayed, split and break off—a problem that will affect 90% of women. If you are looking for a solution to keep your
hair healthy in between cuts and trims I would suggest you give the TRESemmé’s
Split Remedy range a go.
For more info check out :TRESemmeSA Facebook page
or their website Tresemme
By: Saturday Girl SA
I love camping, but I am pretty sure I would seriously LOVE it if it looked like this!!! see /http://honestlywtf.com/travel/shelter-co/ for more!!!
- year officially starts today - back to varsity
- want to work hard and do well, for me
- bethe best version of myself and be myself (even if you don't like me)
- need to harden up a bit, maybe put up some walls
- had such a great weekend
- garlic potatoes home made
- lots of laughs
- hurt knee while playing with the dog, bit bleak
- need to get packing done asap
- looking forward to moving at the end of the month
- new adventures, fresh start, de-clutter
- thinking of my family, missing the jhb fam
- making an effort this year to get new music on my i pod
- taking each day being grateful and calm
- warm heart
- missing colette
- struggling to sleep a bit, weird
- trying not to stress - let go
- be more fearless inside and out
- must read all library books! (which are waaayy over due!!)
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Pic-by boyf in his kitchen, saturday girl sa
Last week yoga was a killer! I am struggling to get into the routine so I am hoping that today would kick of my year officially with yoga (back to varsity today) but I somehow hurt my knee on the weekend while playing with the sweetest labby dog in the world. So No yoga tonight. But here (above) is an easy step by step Sun Salutation. Do daily and first thing when you wake you to kick the body into awake mode, open up your lungs and get you centred for the day ahead :)
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As you know I am a HUGE fan of recycling clothing and have developed an appreciation for some gorgeous second hand purchases. People are often "put off" with the idea of wearing someone else's clothing.
People have the misconception that second hand clothes are 'old and in bad condition', this is not the case always..... some of those items have never been worn (or are gently worn) and are in fantastic condition for seriously good prices!!!
So finally a great concept has hit Cape Town where you wont have to find yourself digging through dirty bargain bins and moth balls, instead, we now have Rewardrobe, a stunning concept that gives you the chance to raid some beautiful closets for accessories, shoes, and clothing!
See what organiser Christina from Event Star has to say about the best way to shop for the most stylish items for the best prices!
Recycle, renew, refashion your wardrobe
Rewardrobe Pop Up Sale: RAID HER RAIL!
Raid
the Rails of Cape Town’s Most Stylish
On
Saturday 2nd February, 2013 Rewardrobe hosted a Pop Up Clothing Sale
at Quivertree Publications in Gardens.
The
clothing sold at these pop up sales are sourced from the wardrobes of Cape
Town’s most stylish and often most travelled.
Those interested in selling at the pop up sales have to complete the
online seller application form at http://rewardrobe.wufoo.com/forms/q7x3p3/.
All the clothing is sold on consignment and the sellers have the option of
donating any unsold clothes to our supported charity - we donate to OnsPlek in
town.
What
buyers can expect when visiting Rewardrobe Pop Up Sales are great bargains on
big brands that are difficult to find in Cape Town at reasonable prices. These brand names include but aren’t limited
to H&M, Zara, Mango, Dior and more!
There is also a seamstress on site that will modify any piece of clothing
you buy at no extra charge.
If you’d like more information about this event or
to schedule an interview with Christina Masureik, please contact her at
0799072193 or email her at Christina@eventstars.co.za
Happy shoppers at the last Rewardrobe pop up shop
Sounds pretty amazing right!?? Shop for less and get the best of the best? I say it is a big win win situation! Recycle, renew and refashion your wardrobe!
For more info please check out the Rewardrobe facebook page
and stay up to date by following them on Twitter
Tel. +27 (0)79
907 2193
Email: Christina@eventstars.co.za
Web: www.eventstars.co.za
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The boyf and I at the Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert last night. I found these great shorts recently for R30! They are longer so I simply rolled them up :)
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