I had the worst luck with my hair over the last 8-10 years. My hair didn’t grow past a certain length for various reasons; poor diet which led to health issues that I tried to disguise with heat and peroxide (remember my Rita Ora/ Shakira platinum blonde phase?). In late 2015, I decided to go […]
Beauty And It’s Beasts- Has The Female Stereotype Changed?
What’s in a stereotype,it’s a label to enhance or reduce an ego, and rarely one’s choice. Some stereotypes are flattering but more often used to insult or belittle. Defined as: a fixed, exaggerated and preconceived description about a certain type of person, group or society, it’s a notion based on prejudice rather than fact which […]
Oscars 2017: Why Stars Wore Blue Ribbons On The Red Carpet
I am so proud of how Queen Regnant has evolved. As much as the red carpet is so glamorous, the world is plagued with serious issues that require a platform, such as the Academy Awards red carpet, to be highlighted. This year, the accessory of the night at the Oscars was not a shiny designer […]
Contouring For Cheapskates
Contouring has been a huge trend for the last several years, thanks to the Kardashians and the emergence of the beauty blogger but in actual fact, its a technique that has been used by makeup artists for the longest time. In theory, anywhere you apply a lighter, brighter product will stand out and appear more […]
Celeb Look Of The Week: Kate Middleton
Who cares what Katherine was wearing, what truly caught the media’s attention was that tiara. Yes. the very same one that gave Princess Diana massive headaches, the legendary Lover’s knot tiara that has been passed on from generation to generation, landing beautifully on the Duchess of Cámbridge’s perfectly shaped head. What did Kate wear to […]
Steal Her Style: Audrey Hepburn
The term “style icon” is synonymous to her name. Audrey Hepburn is and will always be a style icon for many reasons, namely her love affair with Givenchy and her sprinkles of Louis Vuitton and Ferragamo. Audrey’s style stands out because of her simple pieces that were well tailored. Tailored Clothes Well fitted clothes elongate […]
How To Break In Tight Heels
I have wide feet, but when I see a pair of heels that I want, my wide feet is the last thing on my mind! I’m sure we’ve all been in that situation: you try on the perfect pair of heels and it looks stunning and when you walk a few metres in them, you […]
The Hype About Crème de la Mer
According to cremedelamer.com, La Mer’s journey began when Dr. Max Huber suffered burns in an experiment gone awry and set out to create his own destiny. Physicist by day, stargazer and dreamer by night,he hoped to unlock the healing power of the sea he held so dear. Inspired by the oceanic world, Huber fermented nutrient-rich […]
Glorious Crepes Suzette
If your sweet tooth cannot decide between pancakes or pudding, here’s a citrusy compromise (or dare I say, upgrade) to either dish. Ingredients Crepes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch salt 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/2 […]
Celeb Look Of The Week: Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell arrived at the Princess Grace Awards Gala in New York this week looking a vision in a couture creation by Ralph & Russo that highlighted her fabulous figure with its body skimming design, nipping her in at the waist and balancing her slight curves out with a gentle fishtail. The dress had a […]