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    Get yourself spoilt over at Spoilt Hair & Beauty in Green Point

    by Karisa Aug 7, 2015
    Aug 7, 2015

    Spoilt Hair & Beauty (Shop 3, Portside, Main Rd, Green Point) is already a well-loved destination of mine for all things hair.  But did you know that you can get…

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    The “skinny” on The Skinny Juice Co

    by Karisa Jul 31, 2015
    Jul 31, 2015

    Last Saturday I attended the official launch & opening of The Skinny Juice Co which is situated in Ravenscraig Rd, Woodstock.  These guys specialise in raw, fresh, cold pressed juice…

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    All about wellness with Mio, Lorna Jane, Concept Studio & One-Juice

    by Karisa Jul 10, 2015
    Jul 10, 2015

    I recently joined up with a group of fellow wellness lovers to learn about a few brands/concepts that might just revitalise your health & fitness regime… We all met up…

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    Win an awesome lash lift from The Urban Beauty Lounge to the value of R450

    by Karisa Jun 22, 2015
    Jun 22, 2015

    Last year I tested The Urban Beauty Lounge in Wembley Square’s new Lash Lift treatment & absolutely loved it…  (If you missed that review – do hop on over here)…

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    Attend the 1st H.I.T class at OneUp Cape Town and do your bit for #SexualAbuseAwarenessMonth

    by Karisa Apr 15, 2015
    Apr 15, 2015

    Keen to put your fitness levels to the test while supporting a great cause?  Then do check out OneUp Cape Town‘s new High Intensity Training (H.I.T) class on the 23rd…

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    The all new Mangwanani Boutique Spa at The Cullinan

    by Karisa Apr 2, 2015
    Apr 2, 2015

    Last week I got a look at the new Mangwanani Boutique Spa situated within luxury Cape Town Foreshore hotel, The Cullinan (which is of course part of the Tsogo Sun’s…

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    Pampering in retro style over at Petticoat Parlour in Green Point

    by Karisa Dec 9, 2014
    Dec 9, 2014

    Last week I was lucky enough to get my pamper on at the oh-so-gorgeous Petticoat Parlour in Green Point. With it’s awesome retro 50s/60s/70s style, don’t expect any of that…

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    All about my sexy hair makeover thanks to Spoilt Hair & Nails

    by Karisa Dec 3, 2014
    Dec 3, 2014

    Now when it comes to my hair, I’ve been suuuuper boring the last few years.  I’m basically a hairdresser’s nightmare…. I go in, ask for the most basic trim possible,…

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    I try out the new Lash Lift treatment from The Urban Beauty Lounge (plus a reader special)

    by Karisa Nov 11, 2014
    Nov 11, 2014

    The Urban Beauty Lounge (formerly Urban Lash and Tan) in Wembley Square recently invited me to come in and try their new Lash Lift treatment.  But what exactly is a…

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    Been trying to lose some weight or just eat healthier? FitChef might be able to help

    by Karisa Oct 1, 2014
    Oct 1, 2014

    FitChef specialises in healthy, ready-to-eat meals, smoothies, snacks, oils & nuts which can be delivered either to your office or home to help you reach your specific health goals. Company…

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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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