Wednesday 31 October 2012

NAZ B.DAY BASH

It was my good friend Naz b.day party on this lovely night. I organised a diner for her and we celebrated by inviting some friends to join us; for an evening of food, laughs and of course presentssss. ;) (The best part about any birthday celebration).






The Birthday girl and I

Dig in
A toast to many returns


This was one of the lovely ladies who served our table, she was the best, God bless her soul.



Shelly, The owner, Nazma.

We had diner at a restaurant close to my university, in Featherbrook village, called Pralina. The stuff there were amazingly  friendly and the owner a bundle of joy to the entire group. Our table was well attended (considering its big number) and the service, like drink orders and food were fast. They really contributed to an evening well spent.
Its a place that is guaranteed a return.
If you do find yourselves in the Rumsig area do drop by :)

Saturday 20 October 2012

A TRIP TO SUNCITY

Last weekend the Uni organized a trip to Suncity and it was amazing. The place was quite far (3 hour drive, one way) but the company made it batter and we had quite an amazing time. The place is very big, so the pictures are of the area around the valley of waves, the water park we had gone to,  on this hot Saturday. The weather was perfect for a day in the water.
The day in pictures.

Before we left..... some of the fab ladies.


Where my head was here I don't know........ Some where in the clouds maybe,lol.




On the way there..... in the middle of no where.


We are thereeeeee yeeeeeeey!!!!!!





At the valley of waves.



The man made beach they have there.

Relax as u go around the stream.

Out and Around Suncity.


It was a great day but all good things must Sadly come to an end. 
Sob!!!

Friday 19 October 2012

ORANGE FOR ALL



We all need a little orange in our lives....... :)
Happy Friday y'all.
 xoxoxo

Thursday 18 October 2012

HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF A FLAWLESS MANICURE


How to give yourself a manicure

In college, it’s all about saving money. With textbook and tuition prices at their highest rates in years, who has the cash to pay for regular salon manicures? That’s why it’s important for every college girl to know how to do her own nails. I’ve been doing my own nails for years, and there’s just no reason to go to a salon regularly when you can do the exact same thing yourself for next to nothing!
Here are the steps for achieving a flawless manicure at home:

10 Steps to a Perfect DIY Manicure

How to give yourself a manicure
* 1. Remove your old polish.
Use a non-acetone nail polish remover for normal polish, but switch to acetone if you need to remove stubborn colors or glitter nail polish. I like to use the instant polish remover where you stick your finger into the jar and twist to remove the polish, but whatever you prefer is fine.
* 2. Trim/file your nails.
Get rid of excess length with nail clippers, then file using a nail file to get your nails into the perfect shape. Which shape you choose is up to you – I’m partial to the “squoval” shape, short and squared with smooth edges, because I think it looks the most modern and fashion-forward. I also like squared-off nails. But nail shape is a personal choice, so do what works best for you. For illustrations of the different nail shapes, see this post from Glamour’s Beauty Blog.
* 3. Soak your hands.
It’s an optional step, but for the full-on nail salon experience, soak your hands in warm water for 5 minutes. Add a tablespoon or two of scented liquid soap for a nice scent and some bubbles. This will soften up your cuticles and prepare them for the next step.
* 4. Push back your cuticles.
Also an optional step if your cuticles aren’t too out of control. For those of you who aren’t familiar with cuticles, the cuticle is the little piece of skin at the bottom of your nail bed. It can sometimes get in the way of your polish, so pushing your cuticles back is usually a good idea for a uniform nail surface. Use a cuticle stick to do this, or in a pinch, a popsicle stick will do. Sometimes they cut your cuticles at pro nail salons, but I don’t recommend it. There’s no reason to cut your cuticles, and it can often lead to infection or gross-looking hands. Whatever you do, don’t cut your own cuticles at home!
* 5. Use a scrub to remove dead skin.
Use a hand or body scrub, or make a simple scrub yourself using a mixture of olive oil and sugar. This will remove dead skin from your hands and get them feeling soft and looking flawless.
* 6. Moisturize your skin.
The next step is to slather on your favorite hand lotion or cream. My favorites include Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Hand Therapy and Jaqua Pink Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme. Victoria’s Secret PINK Body also makes a great hand cream that’s 100% vegan and isn’t tested on animals.
* 7. Wipe excess lotion from your nails.
Polish won’t adhere to greasy nails, so use a paper towel or tissue to wipe the lotion off your nails before you apply polish. If they still feel greasy, use a drop of nail polish remover. It will help cut through the grease and get your nails primed for the polish.
* 8. Apply a ridge-filling base coat.
This is my number one tip for flawless nails – always use a ridge filler! This product not only makes your nail polish stay on longer, but it fills in all the ridges and bumps on your natural nails, leaving a silky-smooth surface to apply polish on top of. This is one of the reasons salon manicures seem to look nicer than when you paint your nails yourself – the ridge filler is the secret! I use Seche Base Ridge Filling Base Coat – it’s $6.99 at Drugstore.com.
* 9. Apply two coats of your chosen polish.
There are so many options when it comes to nail polish, but be sure you’re using a quality polish that won’t chip for best results. My favorite brands are Orly, Essie, China Glaze, and OPI. They may cost a bit more than good old 99-cent Wet & Wild, but they come in tons of fabulous colors, stay on longer without chipping, and generally stay fresh for longer.
Here are the pro secrets to perfect polish application: make three swipes over each nail – one on the left side, one on the right, and one down the center. Wipe off any mistakes immediately so they don’t have time to dry. And always make thin coats – two thin coats of polish always come out better than one thick one.
* 10. Let the polish dry.
Give your nail polish a few minutes to dry. It’s recommended that you let each coat dry for at least 5 minutes. To speed up drying time, you can apply a fast-drying top coat or run your semi-dry nails under very cold water. But be patient – you can completely undo your entire manicure if you use your hands too soon after polish application. Wait a little while and your nails will thank you!

SOURCE: COLLEGE FASHION