There’s something rather satisfying about a new pair of spectacles. Suddenly, everything looks a little *cough* sharper — and, in my case, considerably more stylish. So, when my new VOGUE Eyewear – style VO 5709 – were finally ready for collection, I was instantly besotted. And what better occasion to unveil them than at the … Continue Reading
I’ve always believed that life isn’t made up of grand gestures so much as it is the accumulation of small pleasures – the fragrance you reach for each morning, the perfect glass of red wine at the end of the week or a quiet winter walk that reminds you just how beautiful the world can … Continue Reading
There are certain skincare products that quietly earn a permanent place in your routine. They don’t rely on flashy marketing or impossible promises—they simply deliver, day after day, until you realise you can’t imagine your skincare ritual without them. That’s exactly what has happened with the new Nuxe Nuxuriance Ultra Anti-Dark Spot + Anti-Ageing Cream … Continue Reading
As someone who naturally gravitates towards hydrating, luminous foundation formulas, I have to admit I approached the new NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation with a healthy dose of scepticism. Matte foundations have never really been my first choice. With normal-to-dry, mature skin, I usually find they can emphasise texture or leave my complexion looking … Continue Reading
Some evenings simply stay with you long after they’ve ended. They’re not just about beautiful surroundings or exceptional food, but about the people, the conversations and those little thoughtful details that make an experience feel truly special. My recent trip to Johannesburg for the Vichy Tribe dinner was exactly that—a celebration of skincare, friendship and … Continue Reading
There are certain skincare products that quietly earn a permanent place on your vanity — the ones you reach for not just because they work, but because the entire experience feels luxurious, comforting and transformative. For me, the new Sisley Black Rose Concentrate Radiant Youth Serum, R4,950 (SHOP) is exactly that kind of product. Get … Continue Reading
There’s something especially delightful about a beauty collaboration that feels both luxurious and meaningful, and the latest partnership between Clinique and proudly South African accessories brand Thandana is exactly that. To celebrate the relaunch of Clinique’s beloved Chubby Stick collection, the two brands have joined forces to create a limited-edition Thandana lip bag — a … Continue Reading
There’s something wonderfully uplifting about discovering a fragrance that instantly makes you feel a little more luminous, a little more confident, and completely yourself. Jimmy Choo captures that feeling beautifully with Jimmy Choo I Want Choo With Love EDP—a scent that is light, radiant and unapologetically feminine. The newest addition to the beloved I Want … Continue Reading
I’m Candice-Lee Kannemeyer, and I live in the inspiringly beautiful city of Cape Town with my husband and daughter. Read more →
