Sorbet harden salon pump nail polish remover;have a spa moment.

I ran out of nail polish remover a few days ago and popped into clicks for a replenish,I was standing in the isle when I remembered a post by fellow blogger Channi Chic recommending the new Sorbet Salon Pump nail polish remover.

So upon her recommendation, I thought, I will give it a try.

I must say I do not regret it at all.

I immediately sat down to remove my nail polish which was already on a few days too long(if you are a follower of my blog you will know that I  change my nail polish on a weekly basis).

I also bought myself a pack of Clicks branded 100% cotton pads to apply the nail polish remover too.



The nail polish remover contains acetone which means you can remove artificial nails with it as well, and its also so first thing that came to mind was a strong smelling nail polish remover smell(which I personally don't mind but I know that most people do) so when I opened it I smiled a little bit as it actually had a pleasant smell.

It is also enriched with Geranium Essential Oil to enhance the condition of your nails and leave it lightly fragranced.

Something else that impressed me is that it is no mess, no waste and no stress, a few pumps and the cotton pad is sufficiently moistened for your use.
 No need to scrub and press and spend more than a few seconds on a nail which I normally do(coz be a nail art enthusiast, I always have more than one layer of nail polish on my nails), now two/three swipes my nail is clean and because of the vitamins in the remover it doesn't leave your hands feeling dried out.

I am also very impressed with the budget feature, lol , due to the fact that you only use a few pumps at a time I'm sure this nail polish should last 2-3 months if not longer and obviously depending on use and it also saves you on hand cream coz your hands don't fell so dried out anymore lol.

In conclusion I would say that the sorbet harden nail polish remover and I have started a good relationship and at R39.99 it's a steal.



Many of us long for a spa day, but , as a mothers', career women or students we don't have the time or money to do this, here Clicks and Sorbet creates that little bit of spa life into our lives.

Be sure to pop this into your trolley or basket on your next trip to Clicks and enjoy a little bit of me time

Peace and love
*~COCO~*

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Why do men carry their partners’ handbag?

Disclaimer: I am not passing judgment on anyone, this is purely my opinion.

This question has been on my mind for a while now and I think it’s time for me to address it, almost everywhere I go at least one guy is walking around carrying his partners purse; I’m not referring to keeping the handbag for a few seconds while the partner is doing something, I’m talking about
actually carrying the handbag around as if it’s his.

Is it because the handbag is heavy?
Or you are marking territory?
Testing whether he submits to you?

So, firstly I feel that it makes my husband seem like he is my subordinate/slave if I’m not walking with anything and he is carrying my bag.

Secondly I feel that if you as a woman can’t carry your own bag you shouldn’t have a bag (a bag to me is a useful fashion accessory and if my partner is carrying it, then it doesn’t compliment my outfit so why the need for it?)
If you are a confident person why would you need to find ways to mark your territory? (you would know and trust that your partner is yours).Trying to irk an act of submission out of your partner by
doing this, spells doom for the relationship from the word go.

In many Asian countries this is an accepted practice and I’ve been seeing it here more and more often. Apparently, it is an expression of their love for their woman. And (some) women not only like it but also expect it from their men. And no, the phenomenon has not been observed only in Singapore, but also in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan. And the trend is fairly recent, probably in the last 5-6 years.

I would like to hear what your views are please comment below,

Peace and Love

*~CoCo~*

My interview with the boss lady of Feminique

I want to start off by apologising for the late post, I know I promised to upload the interviews on a Monday but ; this week has been so hectic I didn't even meet my own deadline, lol

I had the privilege of meeting the gorgeous Megan Morides at the pre-launch for her company Feminiques' launch. 

Below is the interview I had with her.

What is Feminique?
Feminique is an all round service provider, for the fashion and entertainment industry. We specialise in: make up,hair, styling, photography and recruits.

What made you decide to start FEM?
My capabilities as an artist was constantly being complimented by people. My passion and drive for business was a major influence, I then decided to include the youth with the same qualities and business traits and formed FEM.

What are your business goals for the future?
Becoming national is the first goal before going mainstream.Feminique aspires to become a leading empire within the industry, involving everything in fashion, media and entertainment.

Is this your full time job?
No FEM  is my part time job , I studied business at CTI for a year and I have a day job.

What advice can you give to others out there, starting there own business?
Take your passion and make it work. When you enjoy what you do, the outcome will always be a prosperous one

Does Feminique have any upcoming events?
Next event is our high fashion catwalk launch on the 06th December, Standard tickets R100 and VIP R150.

Where can people go to see your previous work?
FembyFeminique@tumblr.com@moridesempire
https://m.facebook.com/moridesempire?v=timeline&filter=2  

What was the most difficult project you have ever taken on?
The most difficult project thus far is the launch event for FEM and our four years in the industry and the different tasks at hand.

The most enjoyable moments?
The most enjoyable moments are those when we connect with people and adding confidence to them as individuals creates a positive attitude towards life overall, and that is what FEM is all about.

What are your thoughts on support local?
Contributing to the progress of the industry locally and helping South Africa grow together

What is one thing no one know about Megan Morides?
haha, I'm a true lover of music and a really good dancer at heart and I've always wanted to change the world and FEM is just the beginning

 



    BELOW ARE SOME PICS OF ME AT THE FEMINIQUE PRE-LAUNCH

PEACE AND LOVE
*~CoCo~* 
    

The NX3000 and I

So as you know I was invited to the FEM pre-launch event on Saturday evening and was kindly sponsored with the NX3000 camera by the Brand Store Tygervalley .

Of course the first thing I did was test out it's selfie features, it has a flip up screen that enables me too hold the camera in a more stable position as well as viewing the picture as I am taking it.

The NX3000 is an awesome bridging camera for someone looking to upgrade from a normal point and shoot camera to a more versatile camera.

I'm not a professional photographer or even a beginner for that matter, lol, but it is the most user friendly camera I have ever used, I switched it on auto and started shooting,but wow, once I started I was transformed into a professional within seconds, my knowledge on camera's, not being as great, as I now know I want it to be, I didn't ask for the external flash assuming that it had a built-in flash(which after a long debate with my husband,I finally realised , it didn't),but it didn't let me down one bit.

The pictures I took at the event were all taken in low light conditions and still the results were fantastic,I can just imagine the quality of the pics when a flash is attached.

I mentioned to one of the designers that as I was taking the pictures with the NX3000 it immediately, saved the pictures to my Samsung S5,  via the autoshare function on the smart camera app and he was instantly impressed . No one will be left out of a group photo ever again due to the nifty remote viewfinder pro function,you set up your camera to it's position and then take the pic from your handset.

The camera also has some amazing manual functions which allows you the same functionality as an SLR camera.
THIS WAS TAKEN WITH MANUAL SETTINGS:
F-STOP 3.5 ,1/30S SHUTTER SPEED,ISO 800 AND NO FLASH

THIS WAS TAKEN TAKEN IN MACRO MODE IN THE SCENE SELECTION FUNCTION








If you liked this post and have any further questions or would like to see more posts like this please comment below

Peace and Love
CoCo

MAKE UP:KAUTHAR SALIE
ALL PICS TAKEN WITH THE SAMSUNG NX3000

My interview with Khanita Khan owner of Khankeepup

Today marks the start of my series of interviews with local entrepreneurs and to kick us off in the right direction we start with the fabulous owner and designer of the fabulous khankeepup Khanita Khan.

KHANKEEPUP LOGO

What made you start your own clothing line?

Well,as a kid growing up,I've always had a love for fashion,but fashion that not everyone will wear.My mom however never approved and when I passed my matric in 2011 my mom said I must study film and video production.First year into film I knew it was never meant for me and this feeling continued with me through my second year as well.Then mid 2012 I decided to prove to my mom that fashion is what I will excel in and what I really want to do with my life.I've always worked on music videos as a stylist and never as the DOP,scriptwriter etc.

Where did it all start?

Whilst being on film school I started my own brand called Khankeepup    and that's when my first t-shirt range was born.It was sold to university students. As the year went on,I went on to social media advertising Khankeepup and then my t-shirts started selling in Johannesburg,when that happened my mom finally realized that my passion is not in the film industry but actually in fashion design and styling.

Well done,that's quite an achievement,where do you get your inspiration from?

Thank you,hard work and determination play a huge role in my success.I'm not where I want to be but thank God I'm not where I used to be.My inspiration comes mostly from fashion icons such as Coco Chanel and Marilyn Monroe,that's where my KKouturerange comes in and fashion bloggers from other countries.

Yes,without God we will stagnate and not move forward,what advice can you give to future fshion designers?

 True,the advice I can give is,never do anything for fame and fortune,you need to go where your passion is, never chase the money, if you love what you do the money will come naturally :)

How many ranges do you have and what is your favourite garment out of each range?

Currently Khankeepup has two ranges out called KKOUTURE AND KKOLLECTION.A new range will be launched soon called  KURVES  for the fuller figure women who dares to be different.My favourite KKOUTURE garment was the leather and faux fur jacket that was exclusive to khankeepup(which will be on auction at the FEM Launch on the 06 December).My favourite KKOLLECTION garment and one that was a big hit was the bodycon two piece dress.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                            

Gorgeous,how can clients go about purchasing your garments?
Currently Khankeepup does not have any outlets,but there is an online store where all stock is visible for purchase.www.facebook.com/khankeepup and Khankeepup.co.za
Customers in and around Cape Town can also come view the garments,they can contact me on 0789556274 to arrange for viewing.

Awesome stuff, where will be the next showcase of your garments and how can clients get hold of tickets to see it?
Khankeepup is featuring in an event called FEM,on the 06 December where our new range will be showcased.The event will be held at The
Bentley oyster bar and bistro in Claremont.Tickets can be purchased from Feminique R150nfor VIP tickets and R100 for normal tickets.

Khanita's Quote:
If local designers supported each others talents and not see each other as a threat, our brands will go from strength to strength.Where there is unity there is God.

SNEAKPEEK:
This is just the tip of the iceberg of, whats in store for those of you attending the launch

Peace and love
*~CoCo~*

Kim K vs Saartjie Bartman ,South African is what you want to be!

                The hype this week has been all about the                                 Kim K's butt picture

But as South Africans we've been having it

This is a drawing of our very own Kim K , madame Saartjie Baartman

I remember when I was growing up(I lived in a "coloured community") the name of Saartjie Baartman was used to mock someone who has a little bit more junk in the trunk than others,today now that it's a pic of Kim K men are drooling over the pick forgetting that Saartjie Baartman was taken out of our beautiful country to be paraded as a freak.

This is not the first time something was stolen from our beautiful country and made to like it originates from the author,the same thing happened with our dance moves in Beyonce's music video for run the world.

Now is our time to start assisting each other and supporting all forms of our local talent and show the rest of the world what/who we really are!

So whether you rich or poor black or white happy or sad,know that South African is what

 you want to be.THE ORIGINAL

Peace and love

CoCo

DIY with Mom : Step by Step

Hi there,

*cough cough* struggling to breath with all this dust in here lol

Its been a while since I put up a post.

My daughter has asked me to assist her with manufacturing her own skirt.

So as you all know im a working mom and hardly ever have much time  in my day to assist withbsuch things, but family love and family time is very important to me so this will be the first post in a series of posts on how to make your own skirt at home, fyi I suck at sewing so this will be a learning curve for both Zoë and myself ;)

So step 1 was to decorate the sewing box....

Will upload pics as soon as we are done....

Peace and love xoxo
 CoCo

Feminite Launch

Saturday evening was my first night out without my husband in kids since my son has been born, I went to the Feminite Launch at the Imperial hotel corner Shortmarket and Long street.

It was nice but a little bit crowded.

I was very excited to go as I was dressed by the fabulous Cape Town Style Guru and my make-up was done by Terri Lucks-Richards.

Had the privilege of meeting fellow blogger Channi Chic and can't wait to see you at events to follow.

Cheers for now
XOXO
COCO

Myciti, yourciti, ourciti

So yesterday I was Dora the Explorer, trekking my way up and down Paarden Eiland, when it came to the part where I had to make my way all the way from Section Street to Koeberg Road I had, had enough of walking and for my convenience I was right in front of the Section Street Myciti bus stop and that is where my adventure started.

I purchased my card for R35 and loaded the smallest bundle which is R50 bundle(he didn't Say how much points it was except for it works out to 30% cheaper) and off I went to wait for the bus, I was waiting at the section street station, when the bus came I got in and for a second thought that it was so awesome as the step came out onto the platform I was standing on, then I got in and not only was I anxious as the guy told me I qould have to change buses at racecourse and the bus was so full I thought I was back on metrorail train(thats how full it was).I started chatting to one of my fellow commuters and he then explained to me how the process worked which he too wasn't really sure about, but knew enough to put me at ease he got out a stop before mine and said I could sit in his seat.I then changed at racecourse got into an9ther vus had to change at Omuramba again and then finally I got to my station which was about 10- 15 minutes where I wanted to be,so I had to walk another few metres.

All in all it was a nice experience something new it was much cheaper than if I had to take a taxi and a lot more comfortable too, but if you factor in the tine it take you to get somewhere (twice the time I would have taken with the taxi) I'm not sure if it is truly worth it? Have any of you travelled with the Myciti before? What do you think?it is obviously more convenient for places where the is normally no form of public transport eg.from century city station to canal walk.

Till next time
XOXO
COCO

Soft and fresh

Soft and fresh were the words my daughter used to describe the feeling of the Dove shea butter soap against her skin.

When I think of Dove I'm reminded of the advert that they had a few years back with the litmus, demonstrating how moisturising Dove soap bar is and not harmful for the face

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That being said I've never used Dove before, claiming  that the ad is just a marketing scheme and that its way to expensive to purchase as other soaps do the same thing ,So when I walked into pick n pay yesterday I saw that it was on special 3 for 26.99 and bought it hence my post :)


 I washed my face with soap as I have found that it works much better than cleanser/make up remover to wash the make up off my face but it always feels tight thereafter, with Dove it wasn't necessary to moisturise at all, I have fallen inlove <3


When I logged on to facebook I saw that they were running a competition to promote the beauty bar, I will definetly be entering as I would love to show off how well Dove works for me.


*only been using it a day but can feel its going to be something awesome #silkysoftskin


#foundanotheruse : I put the empty soap box in my bag to take a photo of it and left it there forgetting to take the pic  and when I was unpacking my bag this evening out came the refreshing smell of shea butter and Voila! A bag freshner no extra charge!


#silkysoftskin #bagrefreshed #constantclean


Peace and love

Coco

Battle the fat in two minutes flat

Hey ladies!
It's been 5.5 months since I have given birth two my second bundle of joy, and the battle of the bulge has now commenced lol

I am a working mother, I work six days a week and have never had an exercise regime, too tired when I get home, have too many things to do in the evening blah blah blah, all excuses.

But my body has changed and I am not happy with the way it looks(operative word being I)so I decided to start watching you tube clips to get some inspiration, a colleague overheard me and said that in order to tone my muscles I just have to do a few easy steps, so this is what I have been doing for the past few days;

10 x squats (for the derriere)
10 x forward lunges
10 x backward lunges (for thighs)
10 x coffin jacks (for abs)

Repeat 3 times
2 nights and then rest for one night

Please remember to stretch or end up like me hoping around with stiff legs and in pain for the whole day lol(hubby taight me a few stretches on night two so not too stiff anymore)

I can definetly feel the burn when im done with my two minute workout lol

Im not a professional personal trainer so please don't try this without consulting your doctor or personal trainer as I cant be held liable for any injury caused.

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Until next time