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The King of Front-Wheel-Drives – The Honda Civic Type R

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Honda South Africa have launched their newest Honda Civic Type R and is leading the pack as the most powerful of front wheel drive cars, currently. Where do I start with the new Honda Civic Type-R? It is truly the marmite car of today. I agree, it’s not a car for everybody but it is one of the most brutal and most involved driving cars you can own today. The new Type-R has a 2.0 litre turbo VTEC engine pushing out 228kw and 400nm. Not the most power I know, but all that power is put through the front wheels only, making it the most powerful production front wheel drive cars right now. Plus, it is only driven through a manual gearbox. Some driving enthusiasts love the fact that it only comes in a manual yet the majority shunned the Type-R for having 3 pedals. The Type-R is as hard-core…

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In Food & Drink

Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic now also sugar free

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Oh we are so excited right now! One of our fave drinks is always a refreshing G&T and the news that Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic is now sugar free! So think – all taste without the sugar, and this is also the perfect fit for a low kilojoule diet, plus you get to enjoy a gin and tonic or two. What’s not to love? Filled with amazing whiffs of rose petals and fresh cucumber, the new sugar free Pink Tonic is a delightful alternative without compromising on taste. Fitch & Leedes have always prided themselves as the understudy to greatness, accentuating the botanical character and subtle notes of handcrafted gins, and their tonics are delicately carbonated and finely balanced to ensure the best taste representation and we know this one will take you back to a bygone era when things were still made with the utmost care and craftsmanship.…

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In Beauty

Hydrating Beauty Treatments We Need This Season

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Its getting cold in the city, and to be honest, we totally detest this chilly weather! Who on earth can handle all that cold and dry air and the effects it has on one’s skin too. Never fear, however, we have your must have winter beauty and skin care goodies that will be getting our team through this winter, right here: Dermalogica’s Sound Sleep Cocoon The name may sound like one is wrapping oneself up in a blanket, but this is literally a blanket for your skin! This revitalising treatment gel-cream works with the skin’s natural overnight repair and recovery process to optimise the skin benefits of the sleep we do get – based on crazy schedules and the like, and delivers glowing skin by morning. We love it and use it every evening, and the smell of soft lavender really does seem to do wonders to help one nod…

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In Food & Drink

Recipe: Father’s Day Cocktail The El Diablo

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Drinking tequila is not always about doing shots, and tequila also pairs perfectly with the blackcurrant flavours of Crème de Cassis to provide one of the easiest ways to enjoy tequila you’re likely to find. It is Father’s Day soon – so make sure to impress your old man with an El Diablo! Ingredients: 35 ml Tequila (We recommend a 100% Agave brand such as Fortaleza) 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice Top Ginger Ale/Ginger Beer 15 ml Crème de Cassis Method: Combine ingredients in a Collins glass over ice. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a wedge of lime, squeezed and dropped into the drink. Voila – and happy drinking with your dad! Find out more about our fave drinks here…

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In Fashion

Privé Revaux Sunnies Pop Up In Jozi

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Well known international sunglasses brand Privé Revaux is known for its quality, its style, its celebrity status – and its online store, where the inherent value of affordability has made its mark with those who understand fashion. They are not only cool but super affordable too. Celebs like Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez and Lily Collins have stepped out wearing a pair and now, Privé Revaux South Africa has partnered up with local Celebrity DJ & entrepreneur, DJ Zinhle, who has become one of South Africa’s most influential and best female house DJs. The Privé Revaux team feel that DJ Zinhle is the perfect fit for the brand as she is relatable to the local market while also tying in the status of the international partners. “I am extremely excited to be working alongside this incredible international brand and it’s motivated team.” “Being an entrepreneur, I think it is important to…

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