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    Ladies, up your lash game with a lash lift & tint from Eye Love

    by Karisa Feb 17, 2018
    Feb 17, 2018

    Last week I met the lovely Aviva Lange who runs her own eyebrow & eyelash business called Eye Love.  Aviva specialises in lash lifts, classic lash extensions and 6D microblading…

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    A very quick Microblading update

    by Karisa Dec 15, 2017
    Dec 15, 2017

    So back in October I told you all about my very own Microblading experience… A nerve-wracking, semi-permanent eyebrow-enhancing process that turned out to be pretty damn awesome. If you missed…

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    Gettin’ my balayage on with Hair by Gilbert

    by Karisa Nov 16, 2017
    Nov 16, 2017

    So this year has been a pretty exciting one hair wise, and that’s all thanks to the incredible Gilbert Mofubelu from Hair By Gilbert. He’s taken me from drab brunette…

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    Heard of Microblading? Well I gave it a bash & (spoiler alert) I love the results!

    by Karisa Oct 13, 2017
    Oct 13, 2017

    Strong eyebrows have very much been a vibe in the beauty industry over the past couple of years, but even before they became “on trend” I’d been wanting to pump…

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    Ever considered having a tattoo removed? The guys at No regrets will sort you out

    by Karisa Oct 4, 2017
    Oct 4, 2017

    So about two years ago I had two small wrist tattoos done. On my left wrist (just a simple little heart on the inside of my wrist) and on my…

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    Unwanted hair no more with Deluxe Laser hair removal

    by Karisa Aug 15, 2017
    Aug 15, 2017

    For the past 12 months I’ve been getting laser hair removal treatments done at Deluxe Laser & Spa (previously known as Luxe Laser).  Now, a year later, I am very…

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    My amazing hair transformation thanks to Hair By Gilbert

    by Karisa May 22, 2017
    May 22, 2017

    Gilbert Mofubelu has been my amazing hair stylist since 2014 when I first met him over at Spoilt Hair for a hair makeover feature for Cape Town My Love. I…

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    Franschhoek Hair & Beauty – an awesome little find

    by Karisa Jul 25, 2016
    Jul 25, 2016

    OK – we’ve come to the last of my Franschhoek weekend getaway posts… (if you missed my previous posts – you can also read about my stay at the Franschhoek…

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    Pamper your hair with a milk_shake Age Renew treatment over at Spoilt Hair & Nails

    by Karisa Jul 15, 2016
    Jul 15, 2016

    Last Friday Spoilt Hair & Nails in Green Point spoilt me to an all new hair treatment which my amazing hair magician, Gilbert, calls “Botox for your hair“. The treatment…

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    My review of the new look Heavenly Spa at The Westin

    by Karisa Feb 25, 2016
    Feb 25, 2016

    The Heavenly Spa (located on the 19th floor of The Westin Cape Town) has been one of my favourites for quite some time now. It simply can’t be beat if you’re…

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Hi! My name is Karisa. I’m a lover of good food & good wine, trying new things, travelling, adventure, having a good laugh, retail therapy and most importantly the city of Cape Town.

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Pug in the mist ❤️ #mistymorning #deerpark #pugsta Pug in the mist ❤️ #mistymorning #deerpark #pugstagram #myboibax
A short story about a boi and his (dental) stick # A short story about a boi and his (dental) stick #donttouch #puglifethuglife #pugstagram #myboibax
Wine & Dine Wednesdays at @harringtonsct is always Wine & Dine Wednesdays at @harringtonsct is always a winning idea.🍷❤️ This month they’ve partnered with @fairviewwineandcheese , not only for a tasting of 5 beautiful wines, but also by incorporating their delicious cheeses into the menu. Think mushroom arancini with Fairview brie, grilled sirloin with Fairview blue rock sauce & a lovely roasted citrus tart made with Fairview cream cheese… Everything was so good.👌🏼👌🏼 At only R375pp this remains one of the best nights out in Cape Town. Catch them again this coming Wednesday, you won’t regret it. 😏

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The stoep (aka veranda if you’re feeling fancy) h The stoep (aka veranda if you’re feeling fancy)  has become my favourite part of the house. It’s giving Karoo farm house, but in the city & I absolutely love it. ❤️

A space that looked pretty dire & joyless when we bought the house is now a place to relax with a glass of wine after a long day, catch up on the comings and goings of the neighbourhood & enjoy watching the cable car go up and down Table mountain.

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Floor tiles sourced through @uniontiles 
3 seater bench from @decofurnsa 
Striped outdoor cushions from @outdoorworkz 
Buck heads from @iconomy_sa 
Outdoor roller blind from @shadeworx_blinds 
Riempies bench sourced on FB Marketplace
Malawi chairs sourced 2nd hand 

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Happy pugoween errrybody 💀👻🎃 #happyhalloween2025 Happy pugoween errrybody 💀👻🎃

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The Cardinal @ The Outlore Base - only 2 more chan The Cardinal @ The Outlore Base - only 2 more chances to experience this for yourself (Fri 19 Sep & Sat 20 Sep). It’s described as an immersive theatre experience, but honestly it’s not really something you can put into any box.  You simply have to go & I guarantee you, it will be like nothing else you have seen. 

Tickets via Quicket. 

#thecardinal #theoutlorebase #immersivetheatre
Swipe left for some food & wine sexiness 😏🍷 Every Swipe left for some food & wine sexiness 😏🍷

Every Wednesday @harringtonsct hosts Wine & Dine Wednesday where for R350 you get to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal paired with a wine tasting featuring a different wine estate each month. 

It’s a great deal, a lekka evening out & one of the best ways to celebrate making it to the mid-week point.

This month they’ve partnered with @fryers_cove_vineyards, the only vineyard within the Bamboes Bay ward on the West Coast & situated only 500 meters from the Atlantic Ocean.

You’ll get to taste 5 of their wines: 

• Fryers Cove Sauvignon Blanc
• Fryers Cove Chenin Blanc
• Fryers Cove Grenache Cinsault
• Fryers Cove Pinot Noir
• Doringbay Pinot Noir Rosé

There are only two more Wednesdays left with Fryer’s Cove - 20 & 27 Aug.  So get those reservations in now. To book, contact them on 078 916 7903 or bookings@harringtonstreet.co.za

#wineanddine #wineanddinewednesday #harringtonscocktaillounge #fryerscove
DETAILS BELOW 👇🏻👇🏻 A Camino with wine? Well say n DETAILS BELOW 👇🏻👇🏻

A Camino with wine? Well say no more 😉🍷 

We recently completed the Breedekloof Camino - a 5 day all-inclusive slackpacking hiking adventure in the Breede & Slanghoek Valley AND without a doubt an experience like no other.

Your starting point is just outside Rawsonville which is approximately a 90min drive from Cape Town. From there you follow a walking route ranging from 10 to 20km per day to explore the valley.  You get your walking done in the morning & finish around midday. Then you’re treated to a wine tasting & light lunch before being able to relax at your accommodation until dinner time.

It’s the perfect balance between challenging yourself but also being able to unwind & have fun.

What’s included?
- 5 days of hiking with an accredited guide
- Breakfast, walking snacks, lunch & dinner daily
- Drinks (wine, beer, non-alcoholic)
- Wine & gin tastings
- Beautiful accommodation
- Slackpacking service (they take your bags between accommodation spots)
- Safe parking for your car & a return shuttle back to it at the end of the 5 days

Need to knows:
- Max 12 people per group. You can either try get your own group together or join another group. You need at least 1 partner/buddy as the min booking requirement is for 2 ppl sharing. If you’re not too keen on sharing accommodation, then try get a group of 4 ppl together as most of the units sleep 4. We were only 2, but we met some great people & quickly became friends.
- The route is deemed medium difficulty, so you need to be relatively fit, but there’s no need for any special training beforehand & you certainly don’t need to be an elite athlete. If you enjoy longer distance walking, you’ll be fine.
- For rates & a detailed description of the route, check out their website.

If you’ve been looking for a unique getaway, this is it. Lots of little surprises along the way, a friendly & welcoming team, hospitality at its absolute best. You will love it. ❤️

#breedekloofcamino #breedekloofvalley #hikingsouthafrica #caminosouthafrica #hikingtrailssouthafrica 
#hikingwesterncape #hikingtrailsofinstagram
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