Budgetista: Fashion, Beauty and Advice

Velvet is making a comeback just in time for winter.

My mom recently passed down this gorgeous floor length velvet skirt… could be rather Addams Family inspired if you like haha but it makes me feel pretty sultry.

So here’s the million dollar question : Should I alter the skirt or keep it the way it is? Vintage versus Alterations, you help me decide :) 

It is quite form fitting and high waisted, which is a plus- with a hidden side zip for snug fit. 

“Black velvet and that little boy’s smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that’ll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please”

Xoxo 

So I think I might be inlove again… Jeffrey Campbell has finally launched at The Lot and I cannot stop looking at these babies! 

The black lace ups are my favourite although my “conservative” boyfriend tends to disagree on their level of hotness.

Definitely, without a doubt “ONE HELL OF A LINE UP”

For those sirens I suggest the Lita Spike 

Check them out at The Lot <3 

The guys at Seed Experience brought us another awesome festival… The first Holi One Colour Festival was held on the 2nd of March and guys it was EPIC!

Music brings the masses together and this event definitely had a more meaningful purpose than just your regular party.  Holi is an occasion meant to bring on feelings of unadulterated mirth and joy, and it’s a time during which mischievous behaviour is not only condoned, but encouraged.

The 2 hour wait in the long line was worth it! Check the pics out ;) 

Sprinkle Sprinkle

Don’t worry its non toxic :)

Look at our beautiful city! Table Mountain was the perfect back drop for Holi One!

As night fell, the beats kicked in. Goodluck made the crowd go crazy with Matthew Moolman joining the Duo to sing “taking it easy” live .

Feeling dirty? How about a free hug! 

Niskerone closed off the night with a mind blowing set.  Holi One Colour Festival was an event I will never forget and I am sure all those who attended will agree with me.

Thank you Cape Town and Thank you Seed Experience. We came in white and all left coloured and one. 

I hope to see you all at Holi One at the Grand Parade tomorrow! 

Tickets are SOLD OUT! But check this video out :) 

Enjoy :) One Love 

All you rock lovers!!! You cannot miss the best rock music festival of the year.

RED HEART RUM PRESENTS:

RAMfest: Cape Town

REAL ALTERNATIVE MUSIC.

7 – 10 March: Circle of Dreams, Riviersonderend

So, who says dream circles have to be a dainty affair? Get your boots on Cape Town and join us in the woods for a frolicking stampede of a very grand scale!

The seat of many mystical tales, the Cape of Storms has always inspired tales of legendary journeys and unfathomable heroism, both real and imagined. It’s in this sweeping spirit of sheer epicness that the organisers of RAMfest Cape Town bring you a 2013 line-up that is set to rival the scope of well-known international festivals and steeply raise the bar where local production value is concerned. 

No memorable tale is complete without a grand setting, which is why we’ve decided to give even Tolkien a run for his money and whisk festival goers away to the lush shores of Riviersonderend for this year’s proceedings. Aptly named the ‘Circle of Dreams’, our 2013 venue provides the perfect backdrop for all manner of phenomenal experiences and promises to win over even the most ardent ‘camper-phobics.’ 
RAMfest organiser Dawid Fourie says: “RAMfest has found a new home!  It is going to be one of the best festival venues in South Africa. We are very excited about the amazing artists we have secured this year and we are looking forward to be celebrating Real Alternative Music.”

The next level  RAMfest CT 2013 line-up includes International acts: Rise Against (USA), British Metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon, Paul Harding en Ben Verse from Pendulum (Australia and England) and some of SA`s  wildest and most treasured acts including Jack Parow, Van Coke Kartel, Beast, Goodnight Wembley and more.
This year there will be 4 stages at RAMfest Cape Town: The Red Heart Rum Stage for the MAIN vibe, the Monster Energy Alternative Stage for our brothers and sisters in Metal, the Olmeca Tequila Electronic Stage for pumping up the volume and the BOOM stage for rounding it all off with some more good, solid, rocking tunes.
LINE UP

• RED HEART RUM MAIN STAGE: Rise Against, Bring Me the Horizon, Jack Parow, Van Coke Kartel, Goodnight Wembley, The Black Cat Bones, Beast, Fuzigish, Woodstock Mafia, Dead Alphabet and many more.
  
• MONSTER ENERGY ALTERNATIVE STAGE by METAL4AFRICA.COM: Facing the Gallows, Haggis and Bong, Juggernaut, All Will Fall, Four A Penny, Marching Dead, Pestroy, Chromium and many more.
  
• OLMECA TEQUILA ELECTRONIC STAGE: Pendulum DJ Set and Verse, Niskerone, Sideshow, Veranda Panda, Hyphen, Das Kapital, Sibot, P.H.FAT, Tommy Gun and many more.
  
• BOOM! STAGE: The Ratrod Cats, The Man Motels, Love Glory Pyrotechnics, Crimson House Blues, Holiday Murray, Andy Lund, The Very Wicked, Sons of Settlers, Tailor, Black Handed Kites and many more.

Full line up and details for RAMfest Cape Town: http://www.facebook.com/events/349699058431388
SOME VIDEOS as a preview, excited much?:  Here link to Pendulum DJ`s previous performance at RAMfest 2010, as well as kick ass videos of Rise Against and BMTH:
Pendulum DJ SET RAMfest 2010: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X7djGzGU2k
Rise Against: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8X3ACToii0
BMTH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k9qDxyxS3s

TICKETS
RAMfest Cape Town tickets include camping: http://www.ticketbreak.co.za/event_details/1468
Cape Town, 7-10 March: 
- R350 “winter special”, includes camping (SOLD OUT)
- R490 early bird, includes camping (SOLD OUT)
- R550 pre-sold, includes camping
- R650 at the gate, includes camping

No credit card? Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter for cash sales points, or use Ticketbreak EFT services.

THE LOCATION
“Circle of Dreams” Riviersonderend / CAPE TOWN / SOUTH AFRICA
GPS - 34*08’16.27”S 19*59’43.14”E

A beautifully secluded venue situated in one of the most verdant regions of the Overberg, the ‘Circle of Dreams’ is a outdoor destination second to none, providing festivalgoers with ample shaded camping spots, various outdoorsy entertainment options and a majestic natural panorama.

DIRECTIONS
Venue is 170 km from Cape Town and 260 km from George. Take the N2 past Caledon to Riviersonderend. Go through Riviersonderend. Travel 7 km out of town and turn left at DR1306. LOOK FOR SIGNS! NB: Distance is relative to your desire to travel, life’s a journey, enjoy the ride.

FACILITIES
RICHARGE: You can now securely charge your phone in our password-protected locker system. Find our Cell Phone Charging Stations at the designated RiCharge stand.
Watch the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57x7NGM1cqg&feature=youtu.be

SMART LOCKER
Lock up your personal belongings such as car keys, wallets, mobile phones, clothing items, cameras, laptops, toiletries, band merchandise and many other items in our safe 24 hour security surveyed facilities.
Facebook link:  https://www.facebook.com/smartlocker/info

           Buy tickets for Smart Locker here: http://www.ticketbreak.co.za/event_details/1588

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/ramfest                                                                                     Twitter:       @RAMfest  
Website:     www.ramfest.co.za

All media credited to Evan Hunt and Ice Carstens.

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Black Friday is in support of ALL victims in this world. Please share this post and spread the word. I am wearing black… Are you?

There has been a massive hype around the use of BB creams and I finally decided to try it out.

Garnier BB Cream is a miracle skin perfector and claims instant results in one application… unbelievable ? 

It evens your tone, hydrates, protects, renews and brightens! Keep in mind it is NOT a full on concealer, consider it as light coverage. 

I got mine in medium and must say it blended well into my skin, no obviously tell tale colour lines. It’s quick and easy to use with your fingers and requires no skill! A plus for girls on the go or those who are not make up fundi’s.

Only negative thing I have to say is that it definitely melts in the african sun and will stain your clothing , luckily it is easily removed by washing powder:).

Garniers BB cream has become and everyday addition to my morning routine and I love the instant glow you have once applied. It’s cost effective at R80 and lasts for more than a two months! 

Enjoy girls!

I recently celebrated my 23rd birthday at Alba Lounge V&A Waterfront. Beautiful views of the harbour and great service. Thanks for joining me :) 

Thanks for all the love guys, had so much fun!

On Saturday I had the pleasure of witnessing some backstage action at David Tlale and LEGiT’s latest VDT summer launch at Parow Centre as well as organising some of the beautiful models who were chosen to showcase David Tlale’s newest spectacular clothing available at all LEGiT stores.

All the girls had individual looks styled by Raazieyah Sieed and make up by Yumna Stegman

Backstage the girls chilled and got to know one another.

Beautiful Metallics and Op Art designs are all the rage in the VDT range with a hint of 1920s Flapper influence

As the girls line up ready to show off their styled outfits MC Cece Ravela pumped out the crowd with her bubbly personality and of course LEGiT giveaways.

Dj Lloyd ripped the decks as the girls modeled their fierce outfits.

Whitney shopping up a storm! 

The models rubbing shoulders with Mr Tlale

Melissa with the man of the hour! 

Special thanks to all the models Sasha-Lee Bastick, Whitney Petersen,Candice Daniels, Cindy Goliath, Sarah Shamley, Lauren Ashleigh Parks, Tarynne Keown. You girls rocked the runway. Thanks to the bodyguards Matthew, Wallace , Dane and Steve to keeping things under control and of course Thank you Melissa and Shelley for making sure the event went off without a hitch!

Dressed in a kilt Daniel’s energy was intoxicating, enticing the crowd to jump up and dance to his reggae infused classics as well as doing a cover of John Mayer’s I don’t trust myself with loving you. Kirstenbosch Sunset concerts are a definite must this summer. Pack your picnic bag, get some wine and have fun with your special person or jam with your friends.

I had an awesome time jamming away :)

Watch Daniel’s latest “daring” video here

If you’d like to attend Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts you might want to check out the line up here

Enjoy and don’t forget to like our Facebook Page 

I’m sure a lot of people including myself are tired of the articles in magazines and videos all over the internet where everyone promises the audience ‘quicker’ ways of losing weight, from diet pills to these food recipes that a lot of people cannot even eat, never mind eat for a whole week.

I am a 22 year old UCT student and I have heard it all that is why I decided to take things into my own hands. Before 2009 I never exercised, I was just not motivated to, but after the endless moralities of the member of my family due to ill health and ‘bad’ eating habits I decided I was not going to be next. I was too young.

If you are thinking of getting into exercise or you have just started, I would advise you think of something that will be your constant motivator to wake up and exercise. Many of us are motivated by getting a body of some model, looking good for your boyfriend . The only problem with the things I have mentioned is that none of them are constant, what happens if you break up with your boyfriend when summer ends or when you do not get a body of a model? Staying healthy should be your biggest priority in that way you will do your best to stay healthy that you won’t even notice that you starting to look like “Jessica Biel” ;)

Write up a plan of goals you intend to reach in a certain time period, but remember to be realistic!

Once you have done that I would advise you to start working out at the gym, this could be intimidating at first but working out around many people may motivate you to work harder, you might even find exercise buddies.
Also write up a plan of the exercises or goals you want to have achieved by the time you leave the gym. For example if you are trying to lose some weight, you might want to focus on things that involve a lot of cardio such as the treadmill, aerobics classes, a step and running.

For those of you that have lost weight or just want to tone their bodies I would advise you to be friends with what I call ‘the guys side’ (weights section), I call this the guy’s section because ladies hardly use that side.

Imagine you have your ideal body weight but your skin is sagging, or you have a lot of cellulite then what is the point of it all? The obvious benefit of toning is achieving a lean, attractive body, but there are other benefits beyond the obvious click here for more info. With muscle toning comes a reduction of body fat and weight; this benefits the heart, the joints and the skeletal system. The things you would want to do when toning entail planking, using weights/ dumb bells, a medicine ball, elastic band and a step.

Losing weight/fat
Cardio: using a treadmill at the gym depending on what pace you want to go at. I would advise that you start walking on the treadmill and then make the belt steeper so that it gets your heart going, after that you can decrease the steepness of the treadmill and increase the speed to about 9.0 km/h if you feel ready for it. Do this for 20 minutes every time you use the treadmill.

Benefits of cardio exercises: Regular cardio activity can lower cholesterol and blood pressure while reducing your risk of developing conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and some cancers. Walking, jogging and other weight-bearing exercises build up bone strength, reducing your risk of osteoporosis.

Attending aerobics classes
Every gym has this, may it be a yoga class, a Zumba class or good old aerobics, and they are all there to help you lose some weight or stay in shape. Attend one of these at least once a week.The great thing about these classes is that you have a trained person in front of you teaching you and do not be afraid to ask the trainers questions. Another good thing about joining a class is that you will probably have fun with other people than just by yourself, so get going!

Using the step
The step is good in two things: firstly helping you tone, secondly, for burning a lot of fat from cardio exercises.
For cardio: use your feet to tap the edges of the step. Do these 4 times going around the step, making 8 taps on each side. This should get your heart rate going and your calves burning.

Jogging/running
You can start off by walking, if you are going somewhere and you are able to walk, give your car a break and give your legs a good workout. You could take a walk with friends or family and make it a ‘fun’ thing that you love doing together.

A run/jog would be much better as well, it helps burn calories quicker and helps increase your metabolism.

Toning/ tightening your skin
Lifting weights: use two weights that are the same weight to tone your arms, to do this you curl your arms with the weights in your hands, make sure to keep your arms tight, and do not drop it or else you will hurt yourself. Whatever you decide to do on one arm, do with the other as well.

Elastic band: the elastic band has the same effect as weights except that it does not have weight. One way of using the band is by pressing the middle of the band with your feet, you then pull the ends of the band with your hands, this helps tighten the skin your arms and legs. It can also help you increase you flexibility by lying on your back and pulling both of your legs up with it.

Planking: this is very good for your thighs and abdomen. You can side plank and front plank for at least one minute, once you get used to it, increase the time to about 7 minutes.

Yes I have mentioned all these things, but I have left the best for last :)
Push ups: do 8 reps, twice and when you feel stronger repeat for about 5 times
Sit ups: do the same, 8 reps twice and do more when you feel stronger, this is amazing for those trying to lose tummy fat to get abs.

Have fun, work hard but love yourself!

Thanks Mandy!

Hi guys,

I just had to share this with you, Glamour magazine had this great promotion on Saturday. I’m not to sure if it’s still running in stores but definitely worth checking out. 

I went shopping with my mom on Saturday and approach a very quiet promo girl to check out what the dealio was. As part of Breast Cancer awareness month Glamour teamed up with a bunch of sponsors to give you a little treat when you purchase their November issue with Kim Kardashian on the cover.

The goodie bag includes samples by Nivea, Lux, Schwarzkopf and my personal favourite Clinique,as well as a Maybelline “how to” make up video for the latest trends. You are given four books to choose from and I chose the Man Diet by Zoe Strimpel (will do a post on that soon!)

All these mini goodies are perfect for future travel plans :).

Enjoy :) and remember beauty can’t be bought, it comes from within your soul <3

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