Product Love; Esse

Chocolate beauty products seem to be having quite the revival at the moment.

I recently got to try the Cocoa Exfoliater from the gorgeous organic range Esse. The exfoliater has a caramelly chocolate smell and applies quite evenly.

I have a typical combination type skin and absolutely love exfoliaters to help give my skin a radiance boost so this was perfect for just that. 

Cocoa is excellent for the skin as it contains many different antioxidants, which fight against the attack of free radicals that destroy skin cells and cause premature aging.

The Esse range has an incredible philosophy, all products are organic and completely chemical free. They also source raw materials from the African Bushveld and provide an income for the community projects.

Let me know which are your favourite natural and organic beauty products? As I am always on the search to try new skincare products that are not overloaded with chemicals.

Laptop Issues

Lately technology has been driving me insane, maybe it is the heat that is making me lose my patience quicker but everything technological that is around me has been giving me issues. Last week my laptop got a really nasty and smart virus that replicated itself over 2000 times in 2 days despite me having an up to date anti-virus installed.

I have been using the other PC but it constantly "freezes" on me and on top of that we are having problems with Telkom and cancelling our old contract for a better, cheaper, faster one. So all in all I am feeling rather frustrated as I cannot upload any photos from my camera to this PC as it does not have a card reader which means no outfit posts until I get my laptop back.

Earlier this month I attended the L'ormarins Queens Plate and was fortunate enough to have been one of an exclusive number of photographers given the opportunity to capture an image for the L'Ormarins Moment competition. I am still very, very new at photography but have always loved it so this was a true honour. You could submit up to 3 images but I only submitted these two.

So last week I was utterly shocked to find out that I was a finalist, unfortunately I didn't win but the man that did win has been doing photography for over 35years so I didn't feel too bad knowing that I was a finalist amongst such experienced photographers!

Fashionable Fridays; A Rather Freaky One

This haunting editorial for Codie Young; Black Magazine is a little more creepy then what I am usually drawn to but the composition and striking presence of each picture commands attention.

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Fashionable Fridays; Flaunting Hollywood

In keeping with the Hollywood theme this week , here is Evan Rachel Wood in Flaunt Magazine

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Some New Things

Went to the shops to get some groceries and ended up with a couple things from Woolies...

A cute and comfy pair of espadrilles 

I adore this cross-body bag

Gorgeous Dresses at the 2012 Golden Globes

Angelina Jolie looking amazing

The best dresses of the evening, muted tones seem to be a favourite with a couple celebs opting for metallics and one or two in a bold yellow or blue. These are the ones I adore.

Jessica Alba in a colour most people would look washed out in but she rocks it

Kate Winslet, I like the way this proportions her body but it is a bit to simplistic

Sofia Vergara showing off her famous curves in a curve-enhancing dress

Elle Mcpherson showing she still has it and I like that she accessorized with the stacked bangle trend

Charlize Theron

Kate Beckinsale without a doubt my favourite look for the night

Mila Kunis was one of the only celebs to be dressed all in black

Nicole Richie was one of the celebs that wore the metallic trend

Which dress was your ultimate Golden Globe perfect dress?

Fashionable Fridays; Just Cavalli

Just Cavalli spring / summer 2012 Ad Campaign Models: Lindsey Wixson, Jac Jagaciak and Ruby Aldridge Photography by Terry Richardson

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L'Ormarins Queens Plate

On Saturday I attended the 151st LÓrmarins Queens Plate, it was a beautiful event and the dress code was blue and white which really creates a lovely ambiance.

Tickets courtesy of Glamour SA and Greater Than PR

There were all kinds of old cars to view from Franschhoek Motor Museum

Enjoyed some divine Rupert wine

Delicious sushi from Caveau

Jen Su

With the gorgeous Miss SA 2011 Melinda Bam

Jo-Ann Strauss looking stunning announcing the Best Hat Winner

Link Man is the horse that I bet on...sadly he came dead last so I think I will retire from ever betting again.

This winner was gimmethegreenlight