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  • Beauty Review on Kita Femme Fragrance & (WIN) with Kita Fragrances!

    Beauty Review on Kita Femme Fragrance & (WIN) with Kita Fragrances!

    I am absolutely thrilled to be one of the first to get my hands on the gorgeous new Kita Femme Fragrance and review it!

    KITA Femme exudes an air of playfulness with sweet notes of caramel, vanilla and almond. It’s Kita Fragrances’ first-born design which is thier pride and joy and is sold exclusivly from Kita Fragrances.

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    Kita Femme Fragrance

    Kita’s New Look!

    Firstly, let’s talk about the all new look the fragrance has! Before, the perfume came in a gorgeous turquoise blue/mint coloured box and bottle. Now the brand has gone for a chic, minimilistc monochromatic packing which I absolutely love!

    The Fragrance!

    The lovely Boss Lady- Tanya, had sent me an introduction prior to me recieving the perfume and I got excited to see that the top notes were fresh citrus scents! The top notes include Mandarin, Orange, Peach, Plum and Coconut. The base notes include Sandalwood, Almond, Vanilla and Musk. This immediately introduces you to a fresh fruity fragrance with a touch of true femme!

    The overall effect of Kita Femme is the uniqueness and freshness. The new fragrance really describes, for me at least, all FEMME. Sweet yet sassy!

    Win a Kita Femme Fragrance!

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    Win with TLG Blog and Kita Fragrance!

    Head over to my Instagram account to win your very own Kita Femme Perfume!

    Winner will be drawn on Friday, the 8th February 2019. Full competition t’s & c’s can be found here.

  • We Still on the K-Beauty Train…

    We Still on the K-Beauty Train…

    So it seems I wasn’t wrong about the K-Beauty world and the fact that everyone is pretty keen to try it out for themselves! If you missed my initial K-beauty haul and introduction into Korean beauty, you can read about it here. I have been getting a few requests asking about where we can purchase such products. Well never fear when the Guru is near, I got you covered ladies!

    I have listed below a few South African online stores to get your hands on some K-Beauty products. I have personally only shopped at one, but rest assured that I have stalked and sussed out each and every website and Instagram page of all of them so that you can have a breezy and hassle free shopping experience without the stress of getting scammed!

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    So here it is beauties your 5 online stores to K-Beauty Heaven!

    Luxe Loft -I got my first K-beauty haul from Luxe Loft and it was lovely! The online store is easy to navigate, prices are fabulous (you may find it cheaper here than other places) delivery time is quick and the stock most k-beauty brands! oh and an added bonus- You get a free sample with every purchase!

    K-Beauty Africa– They stock limited K-beauty brands, that being JOneLindsay, Caolin, Leegeehaam, Klairs, Suntique and Laneige, but it is definately the top brands of the K-Beauty world. Delivery time is nice and quick, 3-4 days, that’s definitely a win for me!

    Glow Theory– Well lets just start by saying that if you sign up to the Glow Club you receive R100 your first order- Score! What I love about this store is that they offer little starter kits, so if you are keen to try but not really wanting to commit to purchasing a full sized product, you can purchase a starter kit to get a nice little introduction into the k-beauty world. They have a great selection of brands to browse through too!

    Koreanbeauty.co.za– Ooo, another sweet deal! If you sign up, you get a 5% discount code for 1st time purchases- always a win! This online store definately has a lot more ‘gimmicky’ stuff than the others. Search for The Blackhead Silk Finger Ball thing, which by the way, I’m super keen to try- then you will understand what I mean.

    Samika Store This online store is definitely a higher end one but  apart from stocking K-Beauty products they too stock make-up brands like Morphe, Kylie Cosmetics, Huda Beauty and many more! What I absolutely love about this online store is they sell K-Beauty sets too! For instance they have the Laneige Water Bank Cream set or the Missha Mini Set (That will probably be my next k-beauty haul) and sometimes even limited edition sets. I can totally see myself spending an obnoxious amount of money at this store, but like it said before- No Ragrets! (Yes, I purposely spelt it wrong because… just read why here)

    Have you purchased from any of these store before?

    How was your experience and what did you splurge on?

    Would love to hear from you!
    Till next time!

    xxx

  • Eat Here: Forum Homini Roots Restaurant

    Eat Here: Forum Homini Roots Restaurant

    Over the weekend we celebrated my cousin’s 1st wedding anniversary. In our family, we have a tradition where we steal the cake topper from the wedding cake on the day of the wedding and give it back to the happy couple 1 year later. It’s a really fun way to surprise the couple and treat them to a day out on their anniversary.

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    We decided to treat them to a rather fancy dining experience at the beautiful Forum Homini- Roots Restaurant. Located on Krugersdorp, it’s really a hidden little gem in the amoungst gorgeous tranquil wilderness.

    Our meal consisted of a carefully orchestrated menu of 6 beautifully presented courses along with each serving of the dishes, our enthusiastic waiter gave us a briefing of what was placed before us as we “oooo-ed” and “aaaa-ed” at every dish. You would think that gourmet meals wouldn’t fill you- well it does! By the end of the dining experience we were all stuffed!

    Our lunch began with a little taste-bud teaser; that being a chunk of Ostrich, mixed with vegetables, nuts and a vinaigrette- For someone who isn’t a fan of any meat other then beef or chicken, I sucked it up and tried ostrich for the very first time! (If your going for the full experience then you have to put aside your dislikes and try everything- it’s worth it , trust me)

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    Dish #1- Potatoe Gnocchi: Dehydrated Parma Ham, Buttermilk Labneh, Pickled Onions, Butternut Puree, Charred Peaches

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    Dish #2- Cured Salmon: Salmon Tartare, Pickled Cucumber Ribbons, Yuzu Gel, Horseradish Mousse.

    Dish #3 was another first for me. I had never eaten duck before and swore I never would. Never say never…

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    Dish #3- Duck Breast: Leg Terrine, Porcini Puree, Artichokes, Cauliflower, Pickled Shimeji, Sorrel

    The next dish was amazing! The beef just melted in your mouth and the ingredients combined was just a burst of flavor in your mouth!

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    Dish #4- Beef Fillet: Prime Rib, Smoked Potatoe Puree, Glazed Carrot, Baby Leeks, Black Garlin Puree, Onion Herb Crumble

    Now this is living it up -a pre-dessert before the main dessert which was just divine! The Coconut snow Sorbet is EVERYTHING!

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    Dish #5- Mango Panna Cotta: Mango Gel, Coconut Snow, Popping Candy, Passion Fruit Siphon, Coconut Sorbet, Passion Fruit Curd.

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    Dish #6- Chocolate Fudge Sponge: Dulcey Dulce Cream, Banana Ice Cream, Banana Chips, Hot Fudge Sauce, Chocolate Banana Soil, Salted Caramel, Pliable Peanut Butter Ganache

    We all agreed that the last dish was everyone’s absolute favorite!, but all in all, the whole experience was stunning! With great company and great food, you just cant go wrong! I would highly recommend a fine dining experience at Roots Restaurant for any occasion!

    For more info, see below:

    Restaurant Name:   Roots at Forum Homini
    Website:                    http://forumhomini.co.za/
    Phone Number :      +27 11 668 7000  
    Location:                   Letamo Game Estate, Kromdraai, R540 (Off N14), Mogale City, Gauteng, 1732

    Your welcome…

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