This is for all you beautiful Johannesburg inhabitants…we have found an amazing addition to the city’s nail and spa scene; YouBar in the heart of Illovo. YouBar had been on our radar for a while – those countless drives up and down Corlett Drive often had us wondering what the intriguing and tastefully decorated new space was […] Read more...

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It is said that it is far more satisfying to buy a work of art if there is passion and excitement behind the piece; if the artist lives and breathes his work. Well, that is pretty much how I would sum up Nicolas Degennes, makeup and colour artistic director of Givenchy (who I recently got to meet, and speak […] Read more...

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If there is one complaint we have in common it is always: I wish I had more volume in my hair! Spruce’s ongoing situation when it comes to this hair condition: Products  tried – countless; results obtained – minimal.  Which is why, obviously, we were keen to try out the new Beauty-Full Volume collection of products […] Read more...

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I was lucky enough to attend my first fragrance launch recently, courtesy of ASCO, and my word, was it a sensory overload (in the best way possible)! From the incredible array of fragrances and the sensual campaign models to the delicious and decadent food, it was a day to remember! And we all have something […] Read more...

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This post is short and sweet – much like the process of having your hair done at home by a fabulous hairdresser! Sam met Kaeley back in 2014 at a salon in Sandton, where she raved about how good her ombre colouring skills were. She then moved to Lunatic Fringe – mentioned in our April Favourite […] Read more...

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