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My must have products, my favourite restaurant, events and my daily life routines
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items I’ll be sharing my favorite must-have products, hidden gem restaurants, my go-to coffee orders, concerts I’m excited about, and little everyday obsessions that deserve a spotlight. Think of it as a curated list of things I genuinely love and recommen...
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Beauty and fashion ✨️
Favourite restaurant
Favourite cafe drinks
Concert and events
My favourite books
Beauty and fashion ✨️
Niacinamide & Bakuchiol Niacinamide continues to dominate with its many benefits (oil control, barrier strength, brightening) and bakuchiol is a gentler, plant-based alternative to retinol.
Skincare With Bakuchiol
Skin Barrier Repair / Minimalist Routines After years of multi-step, heavy/active routines, people are leaning toward simpler, gentler care: ceramides, soothing botanicals, less over-exfoliation.
Minimalist Skincare Routines
Natural & Local Oils / Indigenous Ingredients Oils like marula, baobab, rooibos, and Kalahari melon are rising in popularity — especially in South Africa — for moisture, antioxidants, and skin healing.
Pure Indigenous 100% Honey Everlasting Oil
Encapsulated SPF / Multi-Use Sun Protection Better formulations for sunscreen: lighter feel, better absorption, multifunctional protection, plus added skincare benefits.
Sun Protection Products
“Glowy / Dewy / Radiant” Finishes in Makeup Glossy lips / balmy lips, shimmering or soft radiant skin, less matte flat. The whole idea is healthy-looking, luminous skin
Glowy & natural skin with makeup - tutorial
Lightweight Facial Oils / Oils with Local Ingredients Marula, baobab, rooibos, etc. Use ones that absorb well if you have oily skin. Nourishes, antioxidant protection, skin repair.
Lightweight Face Oil
High-Performance SPF (Broad Spectrum, Lightweight, Encapsulated / Invisible Finish) SPF50+ PA++++ types, mineral or hybrid filters, light texture Prevents UV damage, supports long-term skin health.
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA +++
Oversized Silhouettes & Relaxed Fits Baggy trousers, wide-leg pants, oversized jackets and shirts — comfort is still king.
HOOMEUMY Men's Streetwear Hip Hop Black Straight Jeans Baggy Trousers ...
Shades like stone, sand, taupe, camel, deep greens, burgundy. These are grounding palettes that work well with bold accents.
Shades of brown aesthetic , luxury color palette inspiration By Praia Creative ...
Girlism Tween Girls Solid Ruffle Trim Fitted Waist Elegant and some fashion deals
Explore the Latest Fashion Trends at SHEIN
Women's Elegant Blouse – Stylish, Comfortable, & Versatile Tops for Work & Casual Wear
Women's Elegant Stylish Comfortable Blouse
Missy Missi Ladies Shirt Dress Button Front Yellow
Missy Missi Ladies Yellow Shirt Dress XL
Vixen Snake Huggie Earrings with Pink Cubic Zirconia Eyes (10mm diameter)
Vixen Snake Huggie Earrings Pink CZ Eyes
Classy Chic Girl perfumes
Classy Chic Girl
Favourite restaurant
Cyra at The Houghton Hotel
Fine dining, reservation only. Seven-course tasting menu, lovely setting with views over the Houghton Golf Course.
Cyra Restaurant
Little Kitchener’s (Braamfontein)
A revived bar-restaurant vibe with pizza, salads, drinks. Good for casual nights
Kitchener's
Alma Restaurant (Craighall Park)
Fire-cooking speciality, sharing-style starters, prime cuts. Cool atmosphere
Alma Restaurant
Paradiso (Montecasino, Fourways)
Very Instagram-friendly, artistic décor (carousel bar, fun interiors), good mood and drinks + food.
PARADISO
La Parada Emperors Palace
Tapas & platters, strong cocktails, entertainment (DJ / live acts) in a glamorous setting.
La Parada Emperors Palace
Favourite cafe drinks
Cold & Iced Coffee Very popular in SA. Cafés are adding more creative iced options, cold brews, RTD (ready-to-drink) iced coffees, iced lattes with flavoured foams, etc.
Easy Iced Coffee Recipe
Milk Alternatives Oat, almond, soy, coconut etc. Lots of people asking, less dairy, more plant-based options
The 7 Healthiest Milk Options
Natural Sweeteners / Less Sugar Coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc. People want flavour without being overly sweet.
5 Natural Sweeteners That Are Good for Your Health
Ready-to-Drink (RTD) / On-the-go Coffee Canned iced cappuccinos, iced mocha lattes etc. More convenience
Douwe Egberts Ice Cappuccino 250ml
Ruby Chocolate Whipped Caffè — single shot of espresso, ruby chocolate flavour, micro-foamed milk, topped with cold whipped foam.
☀️ Sip, Savour, and Share the Flavours of Summer! 🌴 We believe in the power ...
Concert and events
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra: JPO Symphonic Jazz Festival A blend of symphonic orchestra + jazz, featuring local artists. Good for lovers of more refined, instrumental live music. 24 September 2025, Linder Auditorium, Parktown. From ~ R180 p...
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Candlelight Concert Series — several themed shows (e.g. Queen vs ABBA, Hans Zimmer, etc.) in Johannesburg. Great if you prefer ambient / classical / string-based performances in intimate settings.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA - Cape Town
Hard Rock Cafe Live Events — salsa nights, drag shows, live local bands, etc. If you're looking for something more casual & social.
Calendar of Events – September 2025 in Johannesburg
Markets, Walking Tours & Food/Drink Festivals — there are events like food-tasting and guided tours (Soweto, Hillbrow etc) which are nice for relaxed weekends.
THE 10 BEST Gauteng Flea & Street Markets (2025) - Tripadvisor
In The City: Summer Walker & Jessie Reyez Big names (international/RnB/pop) for a more major show. Great if you like mainstream artists. Sunday, 5 October 2025, SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino, Pretoria (close enough) From ~ R799 per person.
Book tickets for In The City - Summer Walker supported by Jessie Reyez
My favourite books
The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman Coming-of-age / Historical Fiction Set in Ukraine during the Russian invasion; explores family, loss, and growing up under crisis.
The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman Coming-of-age / Historical Fiction Set in Ukraine during the Russian invasion; explores family, loss, and growing up under crisis.
The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Literary Fiction Deep, sensitive prose; touches on immigrant experience, daily work, elder care. Expected to move you.
The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
Harmattan Season by Tochi Onyebuchi Fantasy / Noir / Alternate History A blend of detective noir with fantasy, set in a colonial West Africa with magical and political intrigue.
Harmattan Season by Tochi Onyebuchi
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo Speculative / Fantasy Rich, atmospheric; spans centuries, with angels, demons, and a unique city’s history.
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo
Flesh by David Szalay Literary Realism Explores interpersonal relationships, alienation, trauma; a more grounded, human-focused narrative.
Flesh by David Szalay | Book review | The TLS