PEACE OUT 2020

Hi All 

As 2020 comes to a close I'm sure that this year is definitely one for the books, a year we will never forget, a year of challenges and a year of adapting to a NEW way of life our NEW NORMAL and trying to make it work.

Secondly I would love to give my condolences to all that have lost loved ones due to this deadly Coronavirus(COVID-19) and all I can wish for you is that as the days go on I hope your hearts ease from the pain and may it only get easier as time goes on. To those who cannot even see their loved ones I hope you get to see them soon.

Applause to all those that  were strong enough to survive this year - starting new businesses, reaching your goals and managing to make ends meet successfully and a bigger applause to those who smiled through the challenges , those who hustled 10 times more and never gave up to survive and also to those who lost their jobs just know I am praying for you to find light at the end of the tunnel, it must be tough but I know you will get through this (I mean look you made it to the end of 2020) .

A year we all thought it was 'OUR YEAR' only to find out it was a year of the unexpected , the year a frikken virus took over the world , a year we we will truly never ever forget.

Personally I'm thankful for being surrounded by my loved ones and having my health at the moment and nothing else matters , no goals, career wise , business wise and just enjoying taking everyday as it comes and cherishing the moments of time spent together.

Please Remember to keep safe , sanitize and wear your mask !

And a huge shoutout to all those on the frontlines , risking your lives everyday may you all be blessed and sending all the strength your way. You are the hero's.

Peace out to 2020, we surely will remember you. 

Comment below anything that 2020 taught you or what you thankful for.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

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Review : Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream

 Hi Beauties ,

#TradeExchange

I was sent over a a Body Cream from Rubybox and Eucerin to Test and Review and I was super excited to be part of the test and review group.

I've been using the Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream for a couple of months now and I must say I am very happy with it, before I give my final thoughts here is a little more info on the Eucerin Body Cream :

• Fragrance Free
• For those who suffer from dry , rough skin or those that suffer with psoriasis 
• Gives immediate relief 

for my OG readers you know that I suffer from psoriasis / eczema from time to time and I have been sharing some products that work for me so I was very excited.

I've never used Eucerin products fully before beside using my moms Sunblock mildly and I loved it because I only heard/read great things from the brand. 

When applying the body cream after first application I can definitely say it is smooth and super hydrating.

The area I put it to test was behind my ears and legs as I have flaky skin because currently that is the area suffering the most at the moment. After a few applications I can say that it does make a difference and the flakiness have not been that much since using the Eucerin Repair Cream. So all in all its a very moisturizing cream and the are will stay hydrated for a period of time and great if you have DRY SKIN.

I would definitely use this product again for certain parts of my body it helps a lot where it is dry.

I would suggest that you should not use it on any broken skin as it will burn and not on your face if you have super sensitive skin , because sometimes it does leave a burning sensation once applied.

Let me know if you have used the Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 5% Urea Body Cream and how you found it?   

Retails for R249.99

Have a lovely weekend.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

 

Review : Sorbet Balancing Body Butter and Body Wash

Hi Beauties ,

Hope you all doing good , thank god its weekend.

Today I will be reviewing the SORBET Balancing Body Butter and Body Wash. I'm a big fan of sorbet and I love their ranges. This was the first time trying a body butter and body wash and I'm impressed. I also love that its budget friendly. I bought it some time ago soo here are some of my thoughts below after using it ... 

What I loved about the balancing range:

• Body Butter - I love how nourishing it is when applied to the skin , I love how it moisturize into the skin after a shower or bath, oh and let's not forget the amazing scent.

• Body Wash -  The scent when washing your body gives your mood an instant lift and I love that it did not irritate my skin as I have sensitive skin.

The Sorbet Balancing range has blends of rosemary ,  sunflower oil and pearl extract with a dose of vitamin E. Its true what it states on the packaging the range is definitely uplifting.

If you have used any of the ranges let me know which is your favorite I'm yet to try the others. Hope you enjoyed this short little post. 

You will find these ranges at Clicks .. little tip keep an eye for those 3 for 2 deals you bound to save , you welcome 😁

Have a lovely weekend. 

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N 

Some Exciting News and Styling The Lorine Sunglasses by AMINA Glasses

 Hi Beauties 

Firstly I hope everyone is doing great and coping with the pandemic its been rough and ohkay but we dealing hey.. what can we do. All I'm glad for is that I have a post for you because I miss gathering up a post 😊.

I have some exciting news.. well to me its kind of a proud moment , not that big news but I'm proud to say that I'm an Ambassador for AMINA Sunglasses - Curated Eyewear for Warrior Women.

I was super stoked when I was chosen to be part of their selection and think that their brand stands for something more powerful than just eyewear. Their message behind their brand is to celebrate or remind Women that we are STRONG , INDEPENDENT and that we are MIGHTY,we walk tall and take pleasure in the beauty of the world. 

Well lets get to the point of this post - They asked me to pick one of their eyewear pieces and I had to style them , super exciting as I love sunglasses. I chose the Lorine Pair because I think having a good black pair of sunglasses is always a must in your collection.

I've taken these pictures a while back and just did not have the motivation or time to post. While Cape Town is still experiencing weather of all seasons I thought it would still be appropriate to post this look which a winter look styling my Lorine's.     

About this look :

I decided to style my lorine sunglasses with a look that is comfortable with some edge and a pop of soft colour. Because Teddy coats was huge winter I had an excuse to put on mine which I actually got as a gift last year. I decided because the Teddy Coat was Baby pink I used it to elevate the rest of the look by wearing my black pleather pants, black converse , black lorine's and a beige jersey to soften the look. I also tied my hair in a pony with soft curls to bring the look together. 

If you loved how I styled my outfit please leave a comment down below I would appreciate it and mostly I hope you loved the post.

Also if you do purchase a pair of sunglasses from Amina please tag me and them I would love to see.

Shop Amina - https://www.aminaglasses.com/

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Review : Avene Thermal Spring Water

Hi Beauties,

Its been ages and this post has been sitting in my drafts so here it is, a product that I love that I really wanted to share! 

OMG ! let me just say that I have been dying to try this product forever since it launched I've been itching to test it because I only read great things about this brand.

So I've been using this since October last year, clicks had a sale and I had to take the opportunity and purchase because it was worth it. I got the 300 ml and can you believe its only finished now after using it like crazy I'm surprised its lasted so long.

The cool thing about this product is that it can be used for soo many things like:

• Irritated skin
• Sunburn
• After Shaving
• Facial Redness
• Make-up removal
• Skin irritations
• After Exercising and even diaper rashes

How great is that this one product is like an all rounder! right? I love it

Super glad I had it for the Summer season I was literally using it everyday to cool off especially my mom she can't get enough of the spray and I've also been using it for my eczema which helped a lot it gave relief for all the itchiness. Every visitor we had we recommended the product like we were getting commission haha that's how great it is!

Avene will definitely be a products I will invest in , I am very keen to try the other products (I do have the face wash review coming soon). When I do see promotions I will purchase especially the Thermal Spring Water I see this being a permanent product for my skin/body for years come.

I rate this product 5/5

Have you used the Thermal Spring Water Before ? Do you love it and does it work for you ? I would love to know please comment below. Also which Avene products do you think I should try next?

You will find the Thermal Spring Water at Clicks and Dischem and their online stores.

Have a lovely day and thanks for reading I really appreciate it.

p.s If you you do decide to purchase let me know what you think and tag me on the socials :) #ShopWithTheFabDiary

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Review : Himalaya Blackhead Clearing Walnut Scrub

Hi Lovelies

I'm back with a review , a new exfoliator I've been trying out for some time now - Blackhead Clearing Walnut Scrub by Himalaya - is enriched with walnut granules and natural salicylic acid.

I don't think I put any products of Himalaya before on the blog but I have been using some during the years and I must say I am a fan of the brand.

If there is one thing I love reviewing its exfoliators/scrubs and you must know that by now. To me this exfoliator was different to the one I previously used before, it was the African Extracts exfoliator (which I love) but that was more gel like.

When I saw the the word blackhead I took it because my nose area has too many blackheads for my liking and I know many of you have blackheads too,  and I wanted to try another brand and introduce it to you especially if it's affordable and worth it.

Why give this product a try:

• Removes blackheads
• Gives your face a refreshing look 
• Has natural Salicylic acid which loosens dead skin cells 
• Unclogs pores
• Help stimulate skin renewal 

I mainly bought this scrub for my nose and chin area as I find that those areas you can visibly see my black/white heads and after using it those areas it looked much cleaner and smoother. I will be purchasing this product again I give it a solid 5/5

You can purchase the Himalaya Walnut Scrub at http://www.himalayaherbals.co.za .

Stay Fabulous 
xoxo
-N 

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NETFLIX shows to binge watch during lockdown

Hi ,

By now I don't even think we know what day it is anymore because everyday feels like a Sunday right!?

Today on the blog I decided to compile a little Netflix list for you of my favorite series that I've been loving to watch and those I finished because it was that good.

1. Locke And Key
For all the supernatural lovers this series is honestly great in my opinion every episode was very intriguing you want to know what's next all the time , I enjoyed watching it with the fam we would then discuss our own scenarios to what is going to happen next. The series is about a family three siblings and their mother move into a house following their Father's Murder hoping for a new start not knowing the home is filled with magical keys... not going to say more you have to watch to find out.

2. Queen Of The South
Ohkay those who love action and oh am I glad this show is on Netflix because when I started watching it wasn't but now you can binge because I think it will be worth it. They only have 3 seasons but that's ohkay it will be enough for the lockdown period. Season 4 is currently out. I'm not an action type but I loved all the craziness in this particular series because it involves a lot of crime and suspense basically its about a women who is forced to run and seek refuge in America , if you love stories with drug trafficking this one is for you.

3. Stranger Things
What a great show let me start by saying that! I love everything about it especially all the mystery that happens in the series from secret government experiments to a lot supernatural forces happening. The show starts off with a boy going missing and a strange girl that has magical powers eventually as the seasons goo on they become friends trying to unfold what is really going on in their little town. Supernatural and Mystery the best ever.

4. Good Girls
Good girls is a fun filled comedy drama about two sisters and their best friend who become caught up in desperate circumstances and they decide to rob a supermarket because of their financial burdens  which leads them onto a whole different path , they get pulled deeper and deeper into the situation..I want to say more but you have to watch you will tell me again! I love that every episode is catchy and filled with action and drama

5. On My Block
Looking for a good laugh with some drama then this is a great series for you. This series is about Savvy Teen friends that are in High School trying to figure out life from trying to get their friend out of a gang , making decisions and more , all these events will surely test their friendship. If you wan't to know more you gotta watch I know this will give you lots of laughs.


Time to Netflix and Chill hope you enjoy and let me know how you find the series and which is your fav and also what you are currently watching.

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Stay Fabulous
xoxo
-N