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Closed. WIN a Bounce Back fitness class with Lisa Raleigh and 9 friends…

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Want to join Lisa Raleigh for a fab Bounce Back class with 9 of your closest friends? We know you do! In the spirit of Women’s month, Lisa is on a mission to help you feel fit, healthy and fabulous while having fun with her and 9 of your besties! And what better way to do that than to enjoy an awesome rebounding experience worth over R35 000! What’s included in the prize: An exclusive rebounding class with Lisa and 9 of your friends at a venue of your choice- yep, her house or yours! Plus, Lisa will be sharing her top wellness tips and secrets for a slimmer, healthier you and you’ll receive her popular Elimin8 programme for FREE. All you need to do is show up with a sweat towel and water bottle and she’ll do the rest ? To enter: Simply follow us and Lisa on Instagram…

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In Fashion

Our Editor’s Top Picks For August

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Every edition our Editor, Zara, hums and ha’s over what her very favourite must have items for the month are and this month is no different. Her Hot Picks for August are sublime and chic. Plus, there’s a quirky take on the classic Speedy and Neverfull bags by Louis Vuitton. Happy shopping! Le Creuset Set in Provence Lavender is the new black with Le Creuset’s stunning new collection, Provence, which draws on the fragrant, sun-drenched lavender fields of southern France for a colour that is both serene and chic. A fresh interpretation of classic pale purple, Provence is elegant enough to stand alone yet easy to mix with all your other Le Creuset favourites. Available at Le Creuset stores. www.lecreuset.co.za Bvlgari Bvlgari Gelati Good enough to eat, the new BVLGARI BVLGARI Gelati jewels are a continuation of the sweet-toothed theme first created by Bvlgari in the 1980s, featuring ice-cream and…

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In Entertainment

Meet Rising Actress & Dancer Bontle Modiselle

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Bontle Modiselle is certainly one of South Africa’s most multifaceted performers. Over a relatively short period of time, this Soweto-born beauty has gone from an unknown dancer with just a dream, to one of the country’s most sought after film-and TV personalities. Bontle stepped into the spotlight when she played the female lead in Africa’s first dance film, Hear Me Move (2015), for which she received an Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has gone on to conquer both the small and big screens, and this year she was a judge on the reality TV show Ultimate House Party (Mzansi Magic), and has also been appointed as an Ambassador for the iconic cosmetic brand, Revlon. We caught up with this dynamic young lady to find out more… Bontle – tell us about your youth. Where did you grow up, and about the dancing of course!…

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In Food & Drink

The Sommeliers Selection wine festival is always a treat…

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If you enjoy tasting great wines in beautiful surroundings, then you are in the right city for one of the best events on the wine calendar. The Sommeliers Selection wine tasting festival is heading back to Johannesburg for the third year and promises to be bigger and better than ever and with a range of wines to suit every palate and pocket. The Sommeliers Selection is the only South African wine competition judged solely by a panel of South Africa’s top sommeliers, in categories fashioned around the perfect varietals for a restaurant wine menu. This year, more than 300 wines from 120 of the country’s top wine estates were entered into the contest which was held in Cape Town in June. Winning wines to be sampled at the Gauteng tastings come from over 50 farms and include the likes of Almenkerk, Babylonstoren, De Grendel, Eikendal, Glen Carlou, Jan Harmsgat, L’Avenir,…

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In Travel

We escape to the Mountains…Bushmans Kloof

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The landscape of our beautiful country is rather hard to beat, changing from those ocean roads and glorious winelands to the vast desert terrain and endless rolling hills in an instant. While we love everything that South Africa has to offer, little can beat the peace and tranquility offered by a luxurious mountain retreat… Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat – Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape A captivating wilderness experience is hard to beat, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at this ecological oasis and multi-award-winning retreat. Located on the South African Natural Heritage Site in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains lies this luxurious wilderness sanctuary, surrounded by open plains, sandstone formations and rich history; the surrounding mountains hold over 130 sites of bushman art, some of which date back to around 10 000 years. With 16 beautifully decorated and incredibly comfortable rooms and suites to choose from, together…

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In Fashion

Bokeh Fashion Film Festival set to be a calendar highlight

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The fifth Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival presented by Savanna Loco, is set to dazzle and inspire at the upcoming red carpet awards taking place from the 20 to 29 of September in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. The local and international judges for this year’s awards include amongst others: world renowned fashion photographers/cinematographers; Rankin and Kristian Schmidt, celebrity stylists and fashionistas; Tracy-Lee Rosslind and Chrisna de Bruyn, J’Something of Mi Casa, Tuna Yilmaz from the Istanbul Fashion Film Festival, Katrina Olson Mottahead from the Canadian Fashion Film Festival and Trend Researcher Analyst Nicola Cooper. From a record entry of over 700 film submissions 130 will be carefully selected by the Bokeh judges. The official selections for 2018 have been revealed on the 1st August at a press event in Johannesburg and the approximately 50 nominated films will be revealed at a press event in Durban…

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In Food & Drink

The Maslow Hotel offers a high-tea pairing that is unique…

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The gardens at The Maslow Hotel are a real treat, the green lawns and the balcony overlooking the sparkling pool are popular on the weekends, and it is clear to see why. They are about to become a bit busier thanks to the latest offering from the hotel – a unique Pairing High Tea – which offers a modern twist on a centuries-old tradition. The pairing will take you on a culinary journey of 5 courses no less, as decadent treats are artfully paired with handpicked specialty teas in a delightful journey. Every Saturday, located next to the pool and overlooking the middle city oasis garden, and in the comfort of enveloping arm chairs, guests can enjoy a sumptuous selection gorgeous treats paired with some of the most perfect teas available in this country. “We are inspired by the burgeoning diversity locally produced, specialty teas and how their flavours and aromas…

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In Lifestyle

Star Fashion ‘Look of The Year 2018’ calls aspiring models…

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If you, or someone you know is a model aspiring to the big time, and possibly landing a highly prestigious endorsement agreement – then the largest televised fashion event in history – the Star Fashion Look of The Year 2018 (#LOTY2018) may be for you! The international modelling competition has recently been announced to much acclaim and excitement and will be hosted in the historical and enchanting city of Xi’an in China in October this year. The competition will see 46 contestants from around the globe competing for the coveted title of the Star Fashion Look of the Year 2018 and the winner will also receive a one-year endorsement agreement along with a cash prize. Contestants will be competing in Xi’an in China, which is one of the oldest cities in the world and is steeped in not only history and culture, but also surrounded by beautiful rivers, hot springs…

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In Lifestyle

What’s hot and happening in August …

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We love pretty things, and often we have so many favourites to choose from that putting together our top picks can be a tough one. This month was no exception, but we did however manage to narrow it down to these must have items for ladies and gents! Emporio Armani – YOU Fragrances Italian brand, Emporio Armani is launching two new fragrances for him and her this September – a pair of fragrances equal in strength. Because it’s YOU for her, is happy, delicious, feminine and charming. Mixed with nodes of vanilla, musk and rose, Hers is seductive and bold and releases a complex and deep sensuality. Stronger with YOU for him is a confident, elegant scent and includes a mix of cardamom, pink peppercorn, violet leaves and a hint of sugar coated chestnut accord. Both fragrances will be available at all major retailers from September. The Bra Guru The…

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In Arts & Culture

A Message For Today’s Women By DJ Zinhle & Bongi Mbanga

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Having arrived on shelves in June, Meeting Your Power is the story of two remarkable women, DJ Zinhle and Nokubonga (Bongi) Mbanga, who have experienced life’s ups and downs. These two leading ladies share the lessons learnt on their life journeys through inspirational words – words that will invoke your inner power, words that will help you return home to your essence, and words that will encourage you to return to the source of your power, the power that we are all born with. If it’s motivation you’re after, then Dj Zinhle and Bongi are sure to reignite the fire and passion within. About Bongi Mbanga Bongi is a trained self-leadership coach and facilitator, specialising in self-leadership effectiveness, coaching, performance enhancement, personal change and transformation. She is passionate about helping people discover their potential and exploring new pathways to success. She helps organisations to achieve business success with and through…

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