01 March 2021:
]I've been blogging for a while and I really enjoy it, however the ideas and everything in between have stopped flowing and other than than forcing things for another post and like, I've decided to take a break and will let you know in time when I decide to come back,... burnt out... probably.
Update:
01 November 2021
Well I didn't think the break will be this long, but growing up comes with growing pains and this year I've been going through them, there is just a major need to sort out my life and deal with things that need me to put on my adulting coat and cap.
All is well just finessing a few things... In a voice of the terminator (I WILL BE BACK)
xx
Zanele
Monday, February 22, 2021
CURRENT MAKE-UP PRODUCTS | DRUGSTORE AS USUAL
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| CURRENT MAKE-UP PRODUCTS | DRUGSTORE AS USUAL |
I've been slacking when it comes to my make-up game because really I have
nowhere to go however this is a habit that I want to put to rest because
one gets used to not applying anything and just wearing a mask and girls this virus
will be over soon and will leave us with habits that we will
not be able to erase because we just gotten used to being on a default set-up.
(default meaning that there is no game in our game hope that make sense)
My everyday set up is not a lot, and hopefully it also inspires you
to get moving and starting upping your make-up game again.
See you soon
xx
Zanele
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
SERUMS THAT YOU NEED TO ADD TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE
Soweto, South Africa
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| Bramley Serum Avon Serum Justine Serum Nivea Serum |
Hey guys, I've been using/testing out the above serums and
I must say that I have been enjoying using them.
Two bottles are empty though that is the ANEW by Avon & A-firm by Justine
I have been saving them for an empties video but I thought that a written blogpost
would do for now since I'm figuring out my channel direction.
The following serums have been featured on the blog before and thought that
I should do a quick refresher, because I did enjoy using them.
Current Skincare Favourites (Major Winter Tip, Apply Your Moisturiser TWICE!)
https://aroundsoweto.blogspot.com/2020/07/current-skincare-favourites-major.html
NEW IN | ANEW VITAMIN C RADIANCE MAXIMISING SERUM
https://aroundsoweto.blogspot.com/2020/05/new-in-anew-vitamin-c-radiance.html
NEW IN | Bramley Magnolia Tissue Oil
https://aroundsoweto.blogspot.com/2020/07/new-in-bramley-magnolia-tissue-oil.html
The only product I haven't featured on this blog
is the A-firm by Justine but I promise you a review is coming.
Enjoy the linked posts for now.
xx
Zanele
*Gifted
*PR
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| Guardol Hygiene Hand Wash Citrus 400ml |
Hey guys this post will be pretty quick, well I've been using handwash creams
alot lately (dah) and this one is new so I thouhgt that I should share a
NEW In post sharing it's claims and all since it will be the first time
any Guardol products on the blog.
About Guardol Hygiene Care:
Guardol Hygiene Care is a hygiene body care brand based on the
core pillars of functionality and efficacy.
The brand consists of a full body cleansing regime with all products clinically tested
to protect against 99,9% of germs*.
The brand is enhanced with natural germ fighting extracts of Tea Tree Oil and a powerful
blend of 5 natural citrus extracts,
to help eliminate transitory germs and everyday impurities.
It is a fully vegan friendly and colourant free brand,
made locally in South Africa
The Claim:
Guardol Hygiene Care Hygiene Hand Wash is formulated with a complex of natural Citrus Extracts
and a unique Hygiene Active Complex to deeply** cleanse and protect hands against 99.9% of germs*.
The complex of natural Citrus Extracts, developed with a combination of Lemon,
Mandarin, Orange, Grapefruit and Lime Extracts each known for their germ fighting properties,
helps to eliminate transitory germs and everyday impurities without stripping
the skin of essential moisture. With added mild skin-cleansing ingredients,
this gentle on skin formulation leaves skin feeling refreshed,
healthy and hygienically clean.
My Thoughts:
The Citrus scent is there and smells great.
One pump goes a long way and the citrus scent stay in your hands
even long after you have washed your hands.
If you are in the market for a good hand wash I wouldn't be
stirring you in the wrong direction if I said you need to try this one.
Guardol Hygiene Hand Wash Citrus 400ml - R44.99
SHOP : HERE
See you soon.
xx
Zanele
Thursday, February 4, 2021
NEW IN | THE BODY SHOP SPECIAL EDITION JASMINE GIFTS
Soweto, South Africa
I received the Winter Jasmine Body Hamper during Christmas
and I'm about to open and use it, before I do that I thought that I should go
ahead and share with you some of the claims and scents.
The Claims
With notes of orange flower, fresh jasmine and rose petals, it’s the aroma of nature thriving in wintertime. Just take in that crisp air as you hang the Christmas wreath on your front door. And feel the snow crunching under your boots.
Say hello to smoother skin this Christmas with our special edition Winter Jasmine Body Scrub.
Scrub up from head-to-toe and buff that beautiful body to silky-softness with our gentle exfoliator. Take in that festive, refreshingly crisp scent. Made with jasmine extract from India, Community Fair Trade Brazil nut oil from Peru and exfoliating sugar crystals,
it’ll leave you feeling smooth and smelling sensational.
This floral treat is the perfect little Christmas gift or stocking filler.
Special edition body exfoliator
Smooths, softens and refines skin
Smells like Christmas
HOW TO USE:
Scoop out some body scrub.
Smooth over damp skin.
Exfoliate in gentle circular motions.
Rinse before cleansing.
Jasmine Small Gift - R 260.00
including a shower gel, exfoliating scrub, body yogurt, and hand cream
Jasmine Small Gift
SHOP : HERE
See You Soon
**
Zanele
Zanele
*Vegan
*PR
Valentines Day is just around around the corner and I love Valentines Day.
Over the previous years I shared lists that are affordable and this year
there is no budget to the fragrances that I'm sharing.
If you are looking for more affordable valentines gifts, check out the previous post
Fragrances are a girls ultimate gift because a scent connects to a memory and
most memories associated with valentines day are good ones.
SHOP BELOW
GUCCI Oud EDP R 1,890.00'
SHOP : HERE
MARC JACOBS Daisy Eau So Fresh EDT From:R 1,380.00
SHOP : HERE
DISTRACTION Black R 429.00
SHOP : HERE
Happy Valentines Day
See You Soon
**
Zanele
January for me was a month where I just needed to reflect (like the
last 10 months weren't enough for reflecting), but with the high number
of Covid cases rising and death on death on death it has been a horrible month.
January is also my birthday month soo hello panic attack again of
being triggered by everything I haven't achieved in the past year.
Which is a horrible thing but I can't help with whats happening in my head most of our times
and most people count failures than victories and I'm one of those.
January was spent with consuming content other than creating and most
of the days I felt horrible because I wasn't working on creating content
and others I was okay because I had a horrible burn-out and thinking about make-up was just not it.
Thank you January for allowing me to have a time to myself.
Now Back To Business
xx
Zanele
since people's attention span has gone down to 30 secs
thanks to Tik Tok AND Instagram's Reels but I believe that we are still a reading world and
Google wouldn't still be giving word search to direct website and blogs
if indeed people's attention span was down to 15secs.
It's 2021 I still love blogging and wouldn't give it up hey, it's just one of those things
that I do and are fulfilling to my soul.
Here is the plan for 2021 LOL (I'm laughing because this post is going up on the 30th of January)
but what the world has has taught me over the past 10 months is do what
you love because each day is a gift, and my gift to the world
is this blog and the words/motivation/reviews/and what ever thing that would
motivate me to write more.
MY BLOGGING GOALS FOR 2021
1. Start sharing my truth (I'm tired of being the bigger person especially when it comes to
working with brands).
2. Be consistent (I love it when there is a new post daily up in here).
3. Grow My Readership List
5. DO More Beauty reviews and share my thoughts regarding the beauty realm
because I believe has grown so brands need more views about them
right?!
&
5. And Just Have Fun
Wish Me Luck
See You Soon
**
Zanele
Last week I did wishlists focusing on some major retailers, and
this week I'm featuring small businesses I love, follow and been
eyeing, so without wasting any of your time.
Today we are doing everyone's favourite Hermosa Flor Cosmetics,
which has taken the country by storm with it's great releases.
Today's focus is on make-up only, however checkout their site because they have skincare too.
Let us see what they have: SHOP
SPARKLY LIPGLOSS - R120
SHOP : HERE
GLOWGANG EYESHADOW - R250.00 (retail R320)
SHOP : HERE
GLOW-GETTER LIQUID MATTE LIPSTICK - R120.00
SHOP : HERE
WHITE LILY EYESHADOW PALETTE - R280.00 (retail R320)
SHOP : HERE
DAISY EYESHADOW PALETTE - R280 (retail R320)
SHOP : HERE
THE FLOR MAKE-UP BRUSH SET - R350
SHOP : HERE
Happy Shopping, See You Soon
**
Zanele
I hope that your Wednesday is going way better than mine.
Today I'm featuring a business that recently launched,
is black owned, sells natural hair accessories and essential,
nationwide.
Let us see what they have:
SHOP
Wide Tooth Detangling Comb - R20
Microfiber Towel - White R70.00
Microfiber Towel - Greyish Brown - R70.00
Microfiber Towel - Grey - R70.00
SHOP : HERE
Contact them : HERE ( Instagram)
Happy Shopping, See You Soon
**
Zanele
Last week I did wishlists focusing on major retailers, and
this week I'm featuring small businesses I love, follow and been
eyeing, so without wasting any of your time.
Today I am doing Yolz Beauty.
ABOUT YOLZ BEAUTY
Yolz Beauty is a skin & beauty brand that uses nature’s hydrating properties
to enhance the health and radiance of skin.
Yolz Beauty is founded on the belief that we all deserve healthy,
glowing skin and is proudly developed on our home soil - South Africa.
We are a black female owned - women centered brand,
who strongly believe in gender equality, gender representation and black empowerment.
We are also firm believers in cruelty free beauty which
positively contributes to animal welfare.
SHOP YOLZ BEAUTY
3x Hunie Hydrate Sheet Masks - R 125.00
SHOP : HERE
CHRISTMAS PAMPER BOX -2. R 499.00 (RETAIL R880.00)
- 3x Luxury Scented Soy Wax Candles (NEW)
- 1x Vanilla Latte Body Scrub (NEW)
- 1x Handmade Avocado & Poppy Seed Soap Bar (NEW)
- 1x Bath Bomb
- 1x Bottled Rose Blend Bath Salt
- 3x Trio Sheet Masks (Change in the notes section if you want to choose 3 of your faves)
- 1x Gold Face Mask
SHOP : HERE
Rose Blend Salt - R 89.99
SHOP : HERE
Pink Himalayan Salt - R 79.99
SHOP : HERE
Bath Bombs - R 120.00
SHOP : HERE
Happy Shopping, See You Soon
***
Zanele
Last week I did wishlists focusing on some major retailers, and
this week I'm featuring small businesses I love, follow and been
eyeing, so without wasting any of your time.
Today we are doing Noir Hair SA
eyeing, so without wasting any of your time.
Today we are doing Noir Hair SA
ABOUT NOIR HAIR SA
Noir Hair SA is a Multi-Ethnic hair salon that caters for all Hair types. We specialize in Curly, Coily and Wavy Hair Types.
The products we use are specifically formulated to care for each Hair Type we service.
We are strong believers in educating our clients on how to care for their hair.
We have been in the market for 4 years making sure that
we give you and your hair the best!
SHOP THEIR BEST SELLERS BELOW:
1. Detangling Brush - Rubberized Regular price - R 115.00
SHOP : HERE
2. Design Essentials® Natural Almond & Avocado Curl Stretching Cream Regular price R 349.00
SHOP : HERE
3. Mist Spray Bottle and Brush Combo Regular price - R 300.00
SHOP : HERE
4. Keracare Intensive Restorative Masque Regular price - R 295.00
SHOP : HERE
5. Cantu Leave-in Conditioning Repair Cream Regular price R 120.00
SHOP : HERE
6. Bonnet for all Hair Dryers Regular price - R 210.00
SHOP : HERE
7. Aunt Jackie's In Control Conditioner Regular price - R 110.00
SHOP : HERE
BOOK YOUR NEXT SALON VISIT
Noir Hair SA
31 Cowley Road Klevehill Park, Bryanston
info@noirhairsa.com
+27 11 053 8880
31 Cowley Road Klevehill Park, Bryanston
info@noirhairsa.com
+27 11 053 8880
READ THEIR BLOG & PRICES
See you soon
**
Zanele
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Easy Homemade Forgotten Cookies with Strawberry Sauce | Blogmas Day 13
Soweto, South Africa
Hi guy's hope everything is going well today.
On today's blog post I will be doing Forgotten Cookies which are
a mixture between a cookie and meringue,
I couldn't think of making anything better with some leftover egg whites.
They are a great alternative to a heavy Christmas/Party dessert.
The cookies bake in the fading heat overnight.
Forgotten Cookies Instructions:
‐2 Large eggs whites(at room temperature)
‐1/2 Cup Caster Sugar
‐75g Chocolate Chips
‐75g Chopped Pistachios
‐1Tsp Cider Vinegar
‐1Pinch of Fine Salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
1. In a greasy free bowl whisk together the egg whites and
salt until you have a soft peek.
2.Whisk in the sugar a little a time until it's thick and glossy
3.By hand fold in vinegar vinegar then add the chocolate chips,
and most of the pistachios and gently fold.
4. With a spoon drop the mixture into a large baking sheet,
and sprinkle the remaining pistachios.
4. Put the cookies into the oven and turn off,
let it set overnight and NO peeking.
Additional Information
‐You can always throw in whatever you like
and build them to your own taste.
Keep them to 5 days stored in an airtight container.
Keep them to 5 days stored in an airtight container.
Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients:
‐1 Pack, rinsed,cut'd and thickly sliced
‐1/3 Castor Sugar
‐1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
‐1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
‐1/2 Tbsp Cornflour
‐1 Tbsp Water
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a small pot,
over medium heat expect cornflour.
2.Bring to the boil and cook over medium low
heat for 4‐5 minutes.
3.In a small bowl combine together cornflour
and water and gradually stir in cornflour mixture into strawberries.
4.Cook for additional minutes until sauce thickens.
5.Serve hot or cold with biscuits or your favorite dessert,
hope you enjoy them and merry Christmas.
And enjoy with the whole family.
See You Next Sunday.
**
Cindy
Saturday, December 12, 2020
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS @ DISCHEM | BLOGMAS DAY 12
Soweto, South Africa
I love wishlists and this week I'm dedicating it
to last minute gift ideas today I'm doing,
See You Soon
xx
Zanele
Friday, December 11, 2020
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS @ CLICKS | BLOGMAS DAY 11
Soweto, South Africa
I love wishlists and this week I'm dedicating it
to last minute gift ideas.
In today's post I'm sharing all things gift sets at Clicks.
Take a look.
1. Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely 2 Piece Set - R 555.00
SHOP : HERE
2. Smudge Luxurious Lip Collection - R119.00
SHOP : HERE
4. Christiano Ronaldo Play It Cool Shoebox Pic Set - R 895.00
SHOP : HERE
5. Sorbet Floral Fragrance, Bath Lotion & Wand Set - R 379.00
SHOP : HERE
4. Christiano Ronaldo Play It Cool Shoebox Pic Set - R 895.00
SHOP : HERE
5. Sorbet Floral Fragrance, Bath Lotion & Wand Set - R 379.00
SHOP : HERE
**
Zanele
Thursday, December 10, 2020
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS @ MRPRICE HOME | BLOGMAS DAY 10
Soweto, South Africa
I love wishlists and this week I'm dedicating it
to last minute gift ideas today I'm doing, everyone favorite MR PRICE HOME
2. 5 Piece Glitter Home Office Set - R99.99
SHOP : HERE
5. Brixton Standing Lamp Set - R1,300.00
SHOP : HERE
6. Wild Fig And Cassis Diffuser, 120ml - R229.99
SHOP : HERE
See You Soon
**
Zanele
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS @ LOADS OF LIVING | BLOGMAS DAY 9
Soweto, South Africa
I love wishlists and this week I'm dedicating it
to last minute gift ideas today I'm doing Loads of Living.
Loads of Living has a limited selection of home stuff, and their bedding sets
are just too nice!
**
Zanele
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS @ WOOLWORTHS | BLOGMAS DAY 8
Soweto, South Africa
I love wishlists and this week I'm dedicating it
to last minute gift ideas today I'm doing Woolworths and
sharing some of the gifts I've been eyeing.
**
Zanele
Monday, December 7, 2020
Motivation Monday | The Will To Win Poem by Berton Braley | Blogmas Day 7
I discovered this poem last week and since then
it really stuck with me.
Hope it gives you more understanding of this thing called WILL
If you want a thing bad enough
To go out and fight for it,
Work day and night for it,
Give up your time and your peace and
your sleep for it
If only desire of it
Makes you quite mad enough
Never to tire of it,
Makes you hold all other things tawdry
and cheap for it
If life seems all empty and useless without it
And all that you scheme and you dream is about it,
If gladly you'll sweat for it,
Fret for it, Plan for it,
Lose all your terror of God or man for it,
If you'll simply go after that thing that you want.
With all your capacity,
Strength and sagacity,
Faith, hope and confidence, stern pertinacity,
If neither cold poverty, famished and gaunt,
Nor sickness nor pain
Of body or brain
Can turn you away from the thing that you want,
If dogged and grim you besiege and beset it,
You'll get it!
- Berton Braley
See you soon.
**
Zanele
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| Dried Chickpeas And Couscous Salad |
Hey guy, hope all is well.
It's been a while since I posted
(Is it me or sharing food posts during the peak rona period was
just something else),
2020 has been a very hectic but no worries I'm back.
On today's blog post I will be doing a Chickpea and Couscous Salad.
What I love about this salad is that you can
have it hot or cold and even substitute the ingredients with your own favorites.
I like to also add some add some
seasonal fruits and vegetables (really whatever you like mostly goes here).
In addition you can add some nuts and seeds to give it that nutty and crunchy texture,
you can have it as a salad or a side dish and it is really nutritious.
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| How To: Dried Chickpeas And Couscous Salad |
The Dried Chickpeas And Couscous Salad
-Couscous
-Chickpeas
-Tomatoes
-Cucumber
-Red onion
-Cranberries
-Lemon
-Feta
-Pistachios
-Italian Parsley
-Salt and Pepper
For The Dressing
-Apple Cider Vinegar
-Grape Seed Oil
-Lemon
-Dry Mint or Fresh Mint
-Chopped Garlic and Ginger
-Salt and Pepper
(Let it sit for 2 hrs or overnight for the dry mint to soak in).
Happy Festive Season!!!
See you soon.
**
Cindy
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