Being someone who has always been interested in the idea of leadership and climbing the corporate ladder, I have noticed a rising trend in public discussion around authenticity in corporate spaces. This concept of authenticity crosses an array of themes including corporate brands and identities, leadership etc. The one I find most interesting is the one of creating […]
THE KEY TO SURVIVING YOUR 20’s
Why acceptance, moving on and showing up are essential to your growth A year and a half ago, while working as an intern for South African women’s magazine, True Love, I had the opportunity of having lunch with well established women in their mid to late 40s. When asked which decade was the best for them, […]
DO SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNERS & CELEBRITIES KNOW HOW TO FASHION?
Are South African celebrities and brands disregarding the interdependency of the fashion industry and celebrity culture? Social media has rather brusquely highlighted the inert state of South African red carpet and celebrity fashion. Fashion lovers – like the now somewhat infamous Twitter User @Red__Mos – frantically update their profiles with images as each celebrity glides down the […]
26 trends for Autumn/Winter 2018
So what’s new this season? Padding, protective lines and cosy knits came together on the catwalks, perhaps as a shelter from the doom and gloom of a world in crisis. But if trends are truly heading for more and more comfort, fashion is retaining its sense of fun, its color and glamour, always with an […]
Glowing From The Inside Out
Hyperpigmentation, discolouration and acne marks are things that we all go through and dreadfully hate. Ditch the lightening creams and try out some of the ways that I have gotten my skin back to its even and buttery state. Although, before we start I urge you to go and see a doctor if you are suffering […]
Unbecoming – Self Mastery Tools
When you are continually reliving the same (traumatic) experiencethrough different situations know that it is time for change. When the self subconsciously manifests character flaws stemming from a brokenness of some sort undergoing a journey of unbecoming becomes an urgent necessity. I was selected as one of the candidates to be part of a two month programme last year which I unfortunately dropped out of as it re-introduced me to the self […]
Bernini Ruby Berry Ginger Cocktail
Hey guys! So it’s been so hot of late, I decided to experiment with some Bernini Ruby Berry and make a refreshing cocktail… and it came out DELICIOUS! This recipe was very easy, fun and quick, so you don’t need to be a certified mixologist to pull it off, and you’ll have just enough […]
STEPS TO CREATING A COMFORTABLE AND INSPIRING WORKSPACE AFTER THE FESTIVE HOLIDAY.
Sometimes your work space doesn’t need an entire re-design, but just a bit of sprucing up or even for you to take it outside. MINIMIZE THE DISTRACTIONS We all know what shifts our focus when we’re trying to keep it, in our workspace. Get rid of it! It’s hectic enough that we carry our gadgets, […]
What your upbringing says about who you are in bed
“Tell me how you were loved and I will tell you how you make love,” sexuality expert, therapist, and author of The State of Affairs, Esther Perel said in a backstage conversation at our In goop Health wellness summit in June. It’s a line that’s stayed with us since, and came again to the surface at an intimate dinner […]
The Importance of Travelling With Friends
When I was younger, I promised myself that when I reach an age that allows for it, I’ll travel alone. This to test my independence and to force me outside of my comfort zone… So I did it! When I turned 21, in the week of my birthday, I took the chance at a solo […]