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To Mum, From Me: Mother’s Day gifts with thought
Mother’s Day is just around the corner – Sunday, to be exact. Finding meaningful gifts besides the perfunctory flowers, chocolates or perfume can be difficult. That’s where we swoop in to save the day with our top picks for mums … Continue reading
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Rugs with oomph!
Making an impact in your home without painting, wallpapering or buying all new furniture is easier than you think. Something as simple as a contemporary area rug can spruce up a room in no time. Alternatively, you could also put … Continue reading
Apps for eating well and eating right
It’s a new year and with that comes resolutions. For most of us, the main resolution is to eat healthier and lose weight. However, I know that it’s not easy to keep that resolution for long. Studies show that 36% … Continue reading
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Boots No7 vs. Clinique: BB creams
Is paying more for designer brand cosmetics really worth it? We wanted to know the answer to that question when we found a foundation from Boots that was almost the same as the one we had been using by Clinique. … Continue reading
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See the light and beat those winter blues
I spent a good chunk of my teenage years complaining that I hated winter, and that I wished it could be summer all year round. However, I swiftly realised that I would be miserable for half of my life and … Continue reading
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Blemish freedom
Blemishes, spots, zits, pimples. No matter what you call them, we can all agree that they are evil and need to eliminated! If you’ve been unfortunate enough to suffer from a rogue bump to a full-blown outbreak, you might have … Continue reading
Mid-century Modern Redux
When decorating your flat, looking for innovative inspiration can be quite the task. Where do you start? An interior designer? Pinterest? Google image search? If you’re into modern, clean interiors, you can find heaps of inspiration in old magazines from … Continue reading
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Apple Tarte Tatin
The weather is cold and Winter is officially here. Coincidentally, cold days in are the best time to stay at home baking and cooking tasty holiday meals. What’s better than enjoying a hot drink and some homemade cake you just … Continue reading
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Gothic fashion is back!
As Halloween is tomorrow, I think it‘s the right time to talk about gothic fashion. Yes, it’s “Black is back” this season, and any good fashionista worth her Gucci bag will already have her closet filled with this latest trend. … Continue reading
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A plus-sized Fall
There’s no reason why you should miss out on some of the hottest trends this season just because you wear a size 18, 20, 22 or larger. Today’s retailers have heard the call from their plus-sized customers by adding extended … Continue reading
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