You have the job, you have the visa, and now you actually have to move countries. It's incredibly daunting and emotional. But also so exciting! My top tip: START PACKING UP AS SOON AS YOU CAN.You’ll think: I only leave in 6 months. I live in a small flat now. I don’t have that many… Continue reading Moving…
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UK Visa Matters – our story
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and make the move. Where do you start?First off, you need a visa. There are various options - ancestral visas, global talent visas etc. - but since we came over on a Skilled Worker Visa (SWV), I’ll focus on that one. If you have ancestral ties to the… Continue reading UK Visa Matters – our story
2024 – a recap is needed
Oh wow, the last time I was around here was in 2020 during Covid (let's not rehash Rona times...it went on too long). Lots happened during 2024, so let's do a quick recap: Going to Italy on holiday Getting engaged Deciding to move to the UK First marriage ceremony I resigned from my job AM… Continue reading 2024 – a recap is needed
So…Lockdown…
The woes of lockdown due to Covid19.
Summer is on its way!
With Spring in full swing and Summer around the corner, let’s have a look at some must do and must haves for the coming season!
The Pinterest Revolution
A short post on how I love Pinterest!
Goals Goals Goals
New Year’s resolutions…do you do them? Do you stick with it? I don’t (well, I usually have ideas but I never keep to them for long). So I thought, let’s rather set some goals for 2019 (Isn’t that the same as a resolution? Am I just trying to trick my brain? Maybe…). Beauty goals: Improve… Continue reading Goals Goals Goals
Christmas 2018 Wish List (Part 1)
I see items I would like to try out all the time, whether new or old. So I thought I’d put together a short list of some of them and call it a Christmas wish list!
LA Girl PRO.matte foundation
At the Dischem Beauty Fair I recently purchased the (newly available in SA) L.A Girl PRO.matte foundation. I’ve been waiting for this foundation to be released here since I first heard of it! I have oily (recently somewhat combination) skin and if this works like it’s been said to, it would be a God send!… Continue reading LA Girl PRO.matte foundation
Essence little beauty angels Colour Correcting soft brightening face perfection primer
Yoh, that is one long title for what will be a super short post! I recently saw this primer at Dischem and thought I'd give it a go. This range had quite a few products, including other colour correcting primers, primer sticks, concealers, powder pearls, loose powder, lip primer, mini makeup sponges and nail polish.… Continue reading Essence little beauty angels Colour Correcting soft brightening face perfection primer