One Christmas Day we gathered with fellow South Africans to film this video. Being a small community here in Jeollonamdo, we celebrated Christmas together. This was super funny because with Korean Snacks you never really know what you are eating until you taste it. So it was surprisingly different for us to get through and test our tastebuds. But we hope you enjoy it. Definitely one for the books.
This has to be one of the best creative looks I have done or attempted. I haven't done a creative makeup tutorial just because I was always afraid of the outcome. But I must say this video came out quite awesome and I received amazing responses from this look. I hope you enjoy the tutorial. Its super easy to achieve and very quick.
I can't believe it will be Christmas in a couple weeks. The festive season is already here and we are still working. Living in another country has allowed us to appreciate living back home with family. I decided to create a holiday makeup look so you have an option if you are attending Christmas parties are you looking for a glam look for a night out. I hope you enjoy this look. Very simple and easy to achieve. Remember if you do not have the exact products I mention, don't stress. Just use what you have. Much love and hugs this festive season.
One of the funniest videos we have ever filmed together... After watching a couple videos on youtube I decided that Dale and I had to film it. So here it is. Dale is such a sport when it comes to collaborating with me for my videos. If you would like more videos with dale featuring comment below some suggestions.
Looking for bigger and fuller lips?? I got to test out the Nubyen Nude Lip Gloss that enhances your lips which almost give you the affect of a permanent pout. I tried it out for a couples days before I did a in-depth review on youtube. I am also running a giveaway with the company to give two of these glosses away to my lucky viewers. If you would like to win these bad boys just watch the video to find out more information.
Hey Loves, so I know I missed a week of videos, but if you didn't know I was in Thailand for 5 days. After a few years of planning for my best friends wedding, the week had finally arrived to depart to the beautiful island. In this vlog I feature daily activities and spots we visited during our stay. The main purpose for going to Thailand was for the wedding but we couldn't refuse a day trip or two while we had time. I hope you enjoy and comment below if you would like to see more VLOGS on our travels in Asia and around the world.
It's finally here. After much anticipation and promising to film I have edited and uploaded the full video. Yay its finally up. As you know over the weekend I went to get my hair done at Michael Lee - Born Style Salon in downtown Gwangju and I had the Korean Magic Perm done to my hair. I did promise you guys a video on the process and my views so here it is. Hope you enjoy. I will be posting an in-depth blogpost about it and how it differs with the Brazilian Blowout. Also let me know if you enjoyed this video and would like to see more like these xxx
I have suffered with acne my whole life and it is so hard to find skincare products that agree with my skin and seriously work where I can see results. Lately I have been loving the appearance of my skin and its all because of the products that I have been using whilst living in South Korea. Although most of the brands that I mention in the video is only available here, I will also list below products which you can get that are somewhat similar to the products I use.
After watching a couple videos on YT especially NikkieTutorials, I decided I had to do it. I'm not going to lie i was hard, especially trying to perfect the eyebrows with my pinky finger. But I managed to do it, and I must say it does not look all that bad.
Hey loves, I'm back with another video. I knwo I have not posted a favorites video in ages, but I thought I might as well film one and include the products I have been loving for the past couple months. If you would like to purchase any of the products mentioned I will have it listed down below. Have a blessed day and thanks again for all the love and support..
Hey Loves, Yay its a new video :-)
Finally getting into the routine. I'm so sorry for not being consistent but I am trying. Firstly I just want to say thank you to each and everyone of you for all the love and support. I still get so happy when I see comments and likes on my videos and see how many of you are watching and loving my channel.
Instagram Beauty Hacks video is finally here. So I have seen this trend doing its rounds on social media and I thought it was quite funny. I hope you enjoy.
Some of the products used in this video I tried for the first time, so if your skin does not agree to it, please do not feel obligated to use it.
Thanks again for all the love and support, I truly appreciate it. Love you babes and enjoy the video.
Hey Loves, so I posted a look on social media and most of you loved the look so I decided to film it and recreate it. It is a simple and easy look to achieve. You don't have to use the exact products I have used in the video, but If you do have them then use it to achieve the look. If you watching this video, give it a thumbs up and comment below a "LIPS".
So if you don't know by now I am currently in South Korea, Gwangju to be exact. I have been teaching for just over a month and a half. I decided to film a 3 part series on my experiences living in Korea and share some tips that Dale and I used to adjust to a foreign country. I hope you find these videos informative and helpful to make a decision whether you would like to teach and what processes you need to take. It can be a long process so the quicker you start the easier it would be for your application process. Enjoy and comment below any suggestions of future videos and if we should start a vlogging channel called "The Slaters" or "Life in Korea".
Thank you again for all the support and love on my channel and social media. I noticed quiet a few people are interested in teaching abroad hense the reason we filmed these videos.
When you walk out in the mornings and you either had an amazing shower with your Lux shower gel or lathered with their soap, you can't help but feel and look good. There is something about smelling good that boosts your confidence to another level. Is it just me? I find that my mood changes if I am complimented on fragrance I use or how glowing my skin looks. As a women we rely alot on what people say and how we fit in in society. Fragrances are a way of life to let the world know we have an expensive taste or we "showered" that morning LOL.
I know when I come home from work, there is nothing more relaxing than running a gorgeous bubble bath and jumping in to retire after a long day at the office, I know from personal experience using the Lux fragrance ranges, it has left my skin supple and fresh and talk about how amazing your body smells. I know my husband compliments me quite a few times about the fragrance the Lux bodycare products leave.
If you would like to buy any of their products, they stock Lux at most beauty outlets - Clicks, Dischem.
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Today is such a bittersweet day. I can't believe I am on a plane to Korea. A few years ago Dale and I made it one of our goals to travel and see the world and we thought about teaching English. A few years later we finally can do what we wanted to do. I all happened so fast and now I am on a plane jetting off to another foreign country to explore and give back. If you research on google you will see so many people doing this course and teaching abroad and for the sole purpose of empowering someone else and expanding your knowledge.
So today is a Saturday morning. When you are reading this post I am probably already a the flight to Korea. Being my first time travelling internationally, you can imagine my nerves. Lets not get started on the packing. LOL How do you fit your life in to one 30KG bag?? Makeup, Toiletries and clothing... Seriously!! The hardest part was trying to determine what makeup I need to take and what to leave behind for my family to raid.
If you thought I was MIA, sorry about that. If you are a person that travels and requires VISA's etc then you would know the struggle I had to have everything done in a matter of 3 days. You may be shocked and think I am crazy but yes darling. If it was not for my beautiful parents, amazing husband and blessing from God, I honestly don't think I would have been writing this post to you.
So my hunnies, I am on a knew journey with the love of my life. Marriage is about travelling, exploring and experiencing a new life/culture together and what better way than in another country. I will be blogging and filming so let me know if you would like me to start a vlogging channel and travel section on the blog to document everything I do and where we visit.
If you would like information as to how we applied and where we did the course, then comment below and I will do a specific post on all that information. Well until I arrive in Korea and get online, we shall chat then. Thank you again for all the support and love. And I cant wait to share our journey and travels with you.
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If you didn't already see the video, then where have you been hiding... Lux® partnered with MoFilms to create an Afrocentric film where fragrance inspires confidence and encourages women to express their self-identity.
With a target audience of a woman who is a beauty & fragrance seeker, one who enjoys the process of her beauty regime and feels fabulous while using her beauty to allure the world. She has her own beauty philosophy & signature but is always open to try new things in order to stay with the latest trends. The appeal of Lux’s fine fragrance is that it is sensorial and empowering. It creates shimmering invisible amour that follows her wherever she goes and lingers in a room long after she has gone, infusing our imaginations with a subtle power.
For me I found the film very empowering and almost as if I was watching a movie based in Hollywood. The concept of the feature film was to focus of\n women believing in themselves by using the fragrance from Lux. The fragrance gives you that ego boost and confidence to take on the world. Especially if you are a women of high esteem and every now and then need that reassurance.
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A little back story about the brand:
Lux®, the international iconic beauty brand, has made beauty accessible to women in the world since 1925, making them feel fabulous with every shower.
Landing in over 100 countries in all the continents, Lux® won the hearts of South African beauties and movie stars alike – with “9 out of 10” of the most-watched stars endorsing Lux® as the secret to their beauty.
Lux® is so much more than an average scent, bathing in it makes a woman feel beautiful and when she feels beautiful she acts differently. She is radiant, alluring, confident, captivating, fabulously feminine and unforgettable in every crowd.
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Yay for another Tuesday Video! I had thee best time filming this video and if you watched it until the very end then you would know what I am talking about. I used a mix of products to achieve this look, from drugstore to brands you can purchase online. After watching many youtuber create these videos, i decided to take a different perspective of this look and make it my own, so I hope you enjoy and comment below what you would like to see next.
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♡ BH Cosmetics Camouflage Concealer Palette - Shop Here
♡ LA Girl Green Corrector - Shop Here
♡ Yardely Coverflage Concealer - Shop Here
♡ LA Girl HD Concealer (Chestnut) - Shop Here
♡ rubybox Smooch Stick (Red) - no more stock
♡ BH Cosmetics Angled Contouring - Shop Here
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This week went by so fast, I can't believe the month is almost over. I started reviewing the Nimue Skin Starter pack which was sent by rubybox, you read about it HERE.
The products are amazing and even though I can't really give you a full review yet, I must say I am loving the way my skin is feeling.
In the week I decided to thread my face. Oh My Gosh! Ladies please do not do it. It hurt like hell. I do not wish the pain on anyone. I thought because I have been threading my brows and upper-lip, it would feel the same but I was fooled. Although my skin feels so soft and my makeup application is smoother, the breakouts were crazy and I am still recovering from it. I broke out in tiny white heads, which the beautician said it was likely to happen so yes I put myself in the situation. But I didn't realise it would be so bad. And to top it off I couldn't wear makeup for the 2 days after it so walking around bare face was a challenge.
I managed to film two videos this week, one being a dramatic makeup look for Music festivals. I was totally inspired by the gorgeous Desi Perkins and decided to recreate it and add a personal touch to the look. The tutorial is easy and affordable especially for those who are attending Ultra this weekend or preparing for Coachella :-)
Another huge announcement happened on social media. Kim & Kanye finally release pictures of their baby boy. And what an adorable picture, I had to Instagram it and talk about his cuteness overload.
On Wednesday I had dinner with Marlize of KandyKaneMakeup. She's such a gem and so down to earth. It just happened she was in town for work so I could not help but meet with her for dinner and drinks. After being internet buddies for so long, we finally met and couldn't stop talking, I think the waiter came to take our order 3 times and we were still chatting away.
I guess that kind of sums up my week. Videos, celeb news and blogging life.
Oh and if you missed this weeks videos, don't stress I have you covered. Watch them below:
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Its Thursday which means another video!! With Ultra coming up this weekend I thought of filming a cool video with alott of bright colours. Music festivals like Ultra, Coachella etc allow you to create extravagant makeup looks. I was inspired after watching Desi Perkins makeup tutorial using Neon colours, so I decide to recreate the look with products that are easily accessible. I hope you enjoy this video loves!
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Last week I received this package from rubybox which contained the new Nimue Skin products. As you all know I suffer with the odd acne breakout and have a lot of pigmentation and dark spots. So when rubybox reached out to me to test this amazing brand and document it, I gladly made myself available. I first had to do an online skincare test which I did on the Diagnostic Tool. Once I completed the online skin analysis, I found my skin classification and they also listed the products I need for my type of skin. There are a host of products for every skin type, so it helps to take the test to come to a conclusion on your skin type and the product options they provide.
Hey loves. Many of you asked about my current hair routines and how I maintain healthy looking hair. I hav sides a number of hair products but I decide to consolidate the products I'm currently using. From shampoos and conditioners to hair oils. I change up my routine from time to time so my hair does not become stripped of its natural oils. I also visit the salon once every 3 months for a colour because of my grey hairs.
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❥TRESemmè Platinum Strength Shampoo
❥TRESemmè Platinum Strength Conditioner
❥Moroccan Extra Volume Shampoo
❥Moroccan Extra Volume Conditioner
❥Marc Anthony Bye Bye FRIZZ Shampoo
❥Kerastase Cris Tal Liste Shampoo
❥TRESemmè Platinum Strength Heat Spray
❥ProSeries Heat & Shine (3 Phase)
❥John Frieda Frizz-Ease
❥Indola Keratin Straight Balm
❥Schwarzkopf BC Hair Therapy Miracle Oil
❥Moroccan Oil
❥John Frieda Full Repair Oil Elixir
❥Jane Seymour Wonder Set Hair Spray
❥Palmers Coconut Formula (moisture gro)
❥Perfect Touch Flexi Style Putty
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Hey loves, so there's an exciting giveaway with one of my favourite brands. I have been using this brand for so many years and have always been happy with the condition my hair has been in. With that being said, TRESemmé as the official hair sponsor for New York Fashion Week has launched an amazing competition for us South Africans. You could win a trip to New York and experience fashion week in September 2016. Sounds exciting enough right? Well hello who wouldn't want a free trip to the city of fashion and mingle with the high rollers and top fashionistas. I know I wouldn't mind at all.
Yay for another video this month. Its all about Valentine's an achieving the perfect glam look especially if you are going out with your man or girlfriends and you want to look good.
This Valentines look is simple and easy to achieve. If you do not have the exact products I have mentioned, don't stress, use what you have at home to recreate the look. And don't forget to tag me and upload it to my Facebook page so I can see the looks you guys have recreated.
Thank you again so much for your love and support. Hope you enjoy the video and don't forget to give this video a thumbs up and comment below what you would like to see next.
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Valentines Song - Kids Valentines Song
Zayn Malik - Pillowtalk
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One of the funniest videos I have ever created. Dale and I sat down and finally filmed a couples video. On my social media I asked what type of video you would like to see Dale in and most of you routed for the Husband does my makeup challenge. Dale was such a sport throughout the video and just a side note, I did not help him with anything, I laid most of my makeup and brushes in-front of him and he has to figure out what goes where. He actually didn't do too bad, besides my liquid liner that ended up making me look like I have raccoon eyes. Grab a drink and sit and watch it and let me know what you think. I will be filming more videos with Dale, so leave some suggestions below.
Hey Loves, yay its Tuesday which means a new video for you! I had so much filming this video with my bestie. Meet Michelle, my bestie from Bostwana. I met her a couple years back at work and instantly we became friends and have been inseparable. Our friendship keeps growing and now 5 years later, one married and one planning a wedding just shows the experiences we have been through.
Thank you for watching my video loves. You don't understand the joy in my heart when I see people commenting on my videos and blogposts, supporting what I do. I really never thought I could impact people through simple videos online. I truly appreciate all the support you have given me over the past few years on YouTube. This year I am taking YouTube seriously and will be uploading consistently twice a week (Tuesday & Thursdays), so don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future videos.
My first video for 2016. I'm so sorry for taking so long to film a video for you guys this year, a lot has been happening but I'm finally up and running with my new ringlight and set up. Many of you have asked me for my go to makeup look that I wear for work or if I'm running errands, so I decided to film it for you guys. I hope you do enjoy and don't forget all the products are listed below so you too can recreate this look.
After much anticipation, and 7 months later, our Wedding video trailer finally surfaced. To think we were married seven months ago is crazy and we now have the memories to watch over and over again. I do hope you enjoy and if you did not know we planned this wedding in under 4 weeks. Read more about the wedding planning here.
I can't believe we are already in another year. Last year flew by so fast and we already 4 days into the new year. With so much to do and new prospects coming up I can only say new and better things are coming our way. This year I am definitely going to be blogging and filming more often and creating content that you want to see. I would appreciate you tweeting me some ideas for youtube and the blog or you can inbox me via facebook.