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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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    Cape Town Fight Club will kick your butt all the way to summer body glory

    by Karisa Oct 21, 2015
    Oct 21, 2015

    If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed that I’ve been pretty obsessed with boxing training over the past few months… But how did this happen?  Well…

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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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Misty morning adventure offered up some amazing sc Misty morning adventure offered up some amazing scenery ❤️ #Kasteelspoort #hikingcapetown #lovecapetown
If you’re looking for a boutique winery to suppo If you’re looking for a boutique winery to support during these utterly awful times for the SA wine industry - this is a goodie. They only do 3 wines (a Chenin, a Pinotage & this red blend), but all 3 are excellent. Hop on over to www.orpheusandtheraven.com 

@orpheusandtheraven #savesawine #supportsawine ❤️
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Hitting the big 4-0. Apparently life really begin Hitting the big 4-0.  Apparently life really begins at 40? Let’s see... 😉 #birthdaycelebrations #naughtyforties

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I’ll just be over here, turning 40. No big deal I’ll just be over here, turning 40. No big deal 😉 #knysna #knysnaheads #birthdaycelebrations
The guys at @laspaletas recently sent me some of t The guys at @laspaletas recently sent me some of their tempting new ice cream & sorbets to try. Read all about it under my Tried & Tested section on the blog today. Link in bio! #artisanicecream #laspaletas #gifted #capetownmylove
Rosé rocks baby! 💕 A couple of weeks back I Rosé rocks baby! 💕

A couple of weeks back I was sent a box of, get this, 6 lovely Rosé wines which recently won Double Gold at Rosé Rocks 2020. #WineGiftsAreTheBestGifts 🙌🏻

Rosé Rocks is an annual wine competition open to all Rosé wines produced in South Africa.  All entries are blind tasted by a panel of wine industry professionals led by wine judge / writer / lecturer Alan Mullins. 

Being a total Rosé groupie, I was of course very excited to try some of the winning wines.  My box contained the following blushing beauties:

@quandowines Mourvédre Rosé 2020
@elginvintners Belle Amie 2020
@delairegraff Rose Cabernet Franc 2020
@ernieelswines Big Easy Rosé 2020
@stettynfamilyvineyards Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2020
@vredeenlust Jess 2020 

My favourite?  Well now that's like asking a parent to pick a favourite child... 😉 But what I will say is that it's super exciting to see how SA's Rosé offering keeps getting better year after year.

Hop on over to www.roserocks.co.za or click through via @roserockssa to see the full list of winners.  And then be sure to think pink this summer!

#gifted #capetownmylove
Can it just be gin-o-clock already?? 😬😉 G&T Can it just be gin-o-clock already?? 😬😉

G&Ts are a go-to summer drink of mine and I'm always on the lookout for exciting new gins to try out.  I was therefore super excited about a little press drop I received that not only included a bottle of gin that I had not yet tried (along with a selection of Schweppes tonics to mix it with), but also included information about the 2020 South African Craft Gin Awards which recently took place thanks to the cool people at @takealotcom.

Double Gold medals were awarded to 21 gins from an entry pool of 125 gins from all over South Africa.  The gins were judged by a panel of judges who blind tasted each & every one. #ToughJob #WhereDoIApply

The @roxis_gin I received was one of this year's double gold winners & I cracked that bottle open immediately to celebrate!  Spoiler alert:  It was excellent.

To check out the full list of winners & get some ginspiration for your drinks trolley or home bar, hop on over to:  www.craftginawards.co.za (or click through via @sacraftgin) 

These award winning gins are also available for purchase on www.takealot.com.

So with that, I'm going to say a very big CHEERS to the weekend!

#sacraftgin2020 #gifted #ginoclock #ginlover
Tempting? Of course it is... 🤤😏 Read all abo Tempting? Of course it is... 🤤😏 Read all about my recent dinner at Cape Town cult favourite @kyotogardenct on the blog today. Link in bio! #capetownmylove #diningoutincapetown #happyeating
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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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  • Tried & Tested: Las Paletas artisan ice cream & sorbet

    Dec 1, 2020
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    Jul 19, 2020
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