As we tuck away indoors, a scented candle or reed diffuser’s warm aroma can be both meditative and escapist. Even though you’re city-bound, the best of the bunch can transport you to a tropical island or lush orange garden. If cold temperatures and grey days have got you down, these room fragrances will encourage you … Continue reading Heaven scent: Our favourite candles and diffusers for your whiff enjoyment
Whether it’s daily heat styling or slacking on split-end trims, we all have a vice when it comes to keeping our hair in tip-top condition. And with the arrival of winter, hair becomes more vulnerable to unwanted dryness and brittleness. While greasy hair isn’t glamorous, a hair oil or shine spray could well be the … Continue reading Our top 5 hair oils and shine sprays for winter
Women’s Day is almost here. Maybe this year, you decided you’re going to have a girls’ night. Whether you and your gal pals decide to stay in or go out for the evening, you’ll need some yummy drinks to loosen things up. These chick-centric wines do the trick – and make great gifts, too. Happy … Continue reading Indulge your girly side: Raise a glass on 9 August with these beautiful bottles
One thing is for sure: You don’t need to spend thousands of Rands in the City of Gold to have an exquisite dining experience. We’ve crisscrossed the city to dine our way throughout Joburg to bring you these places that you actually can (and really want to) eat at, whether you’re looking to splurge a … Continue reading Eat good … feel good: The best restaurants in Joburg to dine at this month
Face it: Joburg’s winter weather can make it hard to feel glowy. But just because the temperatures are low and summer is at the opposite end of the calendar doesn’t mean you can’t fake it ‘til you make it! We’ve rounded up our favourite lotions and potions to up the radiance factor this season – … Continue reading No sun, no problem! How to nail your faux glow this winter
Sunbeds are old news! Before you even think about using a sunbed to turn your skin tone from pasty to peppy, make for a salon instead. Not sure where to start? We’ve ranked the five best spray tans in Joburg so you can glisten all year long. Glow Couture Fourways Price: R380 for ladies or … Continue reading Gloriously golden: Our top 5 spray tan spots in Joburg
The world may never really know if blondes have more fun. But as a bottle blonde myself, I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s all fun and games – until you use the wrong haircare products. Using the wrong shampoo and conditioner just once can result in your colour being washed down the drain after spending … Continue reading The best products to shield icy blonde strands from damage and dullness
Amid concrete, skyscrapers and the Gautrain, the harvest table at the new Olives & Plates Hyde Park proves that people crave the flavour and nutrients of natural ingredients – even if there isn’t a farm in sight. With the owners being Greek, you can bet that they understand freshness and flavours – you’d be pressed to … Continue reading Olives & Plates Hyde Park: Farm to table … and table to soul
Joburg is a carne-loving town, but one area we truly excel in is steakhouses. Just look at The Bull Run Restaurant in Sandton – it’s a celebratory confab that demands to be marked with a juicy slab of beef in a pool of its own juices on your plate, a steak knife clutched in your … Continue reading The Bull Run Restaurant: A temple of dry age and mineral funk
Fried chicken joints are like pigeons, post boxes and discarded copies of the Sunday Times in Joburg – they’re bloody everywhere. But quantity doesn’t always ensure quality and seeking out the best birds in town requires a little research. We put in the legwork and found the perfectly breaded and well-seasoned wonder in the heart … Continue reading Winner Winner Jozi: In the mood for a finger-lickin’ feed?
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