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In Announcements

Princess Beatrice’s wedding date announced

February 10, 2020 No Comments

After weeks of speculation, the Royal Family have officially announced that Princess Beatrice will hold her wedding reception at Buckingham Palace in May this year.

Princess Beatrice of York and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will say ‘I do’ on Friday, May 29 2020 at The Chapel Royal, St. James Palace.

“Her Majesty The Queen has kindly given permission for the ceremony to take place at The Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace,” reads a statement from Buckingham Palace. “The ceremony will be followed by a private reception, given by The Queen, in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.”

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi join other royals to marry in St James Chapel such as Queen Victoria to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg on 10 February 1840 and the then Duke of York and Princess Victoria Mary of Teck (later King George V and Queen Mary) in 1893.

The wedding is most likely to be more low-key than other royal weddings. Both BBC and ITV have decided not to live broadcast the wedding as a result of the controversy surrounding her father, Prince Andrew.

Also read: Princess Beatrice’s wedding: What we know so far

Feature image: Instagram / Princess Eugenie

In Announcements

Couple fake public engagement for free drinks

February 6, 2020 No Comments

An engagement is an exciting time in a couples life, and naturally, others would want to celebrate along with them. This…entrepreneurial couple decided to capitalise on this by faking a proposal for free drinks.

One month into their relationship, Corinne Miller and Adam Carroll went on a trip to Atlanta, Georgia. While at a bar, the pair decided on the spot to prank the crowd by having Carroll go down on one knee. They even planned the prank with a bartender and fellow bar-goer. They could barely keep their faces straight as they went through with the prank.

Luckily for this couple, it worked! The entire bar erupted with cheers, and throughout the evening strangers bought the pair drinks to celebrate.

“People started buying us shots and congratulating us- it was hilarious and definitely a great way to get free drinks.”

Six months later, the couple become engaged for real.

“It has definitely been a whirlwind romance. We were best friends for eight years before we were a couple and that trip to Atlanta was actually one of the first trips we had been on together.”

Of the prank, Miller says she enjoyed it.

“I’m happy we did it – it definitely saved us some cash so Adam could get me a real engagement ring!”

Feature image: Caters News Agency

In Accessories

Enchanting emerald engagement rings

February 6, 2020 No Comments

Coloured stones are trending for engagement rings in 2020, and it’s clear to see why. From tanzanite to rubies, these brightly-hued stones offer a unique edge that is perfect for a bride wanting to be different.

Brides have been loving emerald stones to centre their engagement rings in recent years. Brilliant and bright, emeralds are among the most popular gemstones in the world.

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Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl and get their colouring from trace amounts of chromium and/or vanadium. The first known emerald was found in Egypt around 1500 BC. What makes this gemstone so special is its deep, rich green hue. Interestingly, this stone can range in tone from deep to pale green.

Dubbed the “Stone of Successful Love,” emeralds are particularly symbolic for romance. The stone is said to open and nurture the heart and embody unity, compassion and unconditional love.

Emeralds have been found in Africa, Asia, and South America. Columbia yields the largest amount of this gemstone, producing more than 50% worldwide.

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Brides and celebrities alike have coveted this gemstone for years, including Kate Middleton, Jackie O, Elizabeth Taylor and Victoria Beckham. Even Cleopatra favoured this stone.

No matter the cut, this stone will look incredible. Most popular, however, is the emerald cut.

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In Accessories

Trending: Dramatic bridal earrings

February 5, 2020 No Comments

As everyone knows, detail counts when it comes to your wedding look. The dress and hair might be the main focus but trust us, it is possible to ruin a whole look with something as simple as jewellery. So, since we’ve come full circle and and are now back to the roaring 20s, we take some inspiration from a bygone era for dramatic yet feminine earrings that will complete the look to perfection.

Think bold, heavy, and dark, but always sophisticated and sleek. Stay away from cheap or imitation earrings as this could give a “fake” look you don’t want. Here, take the time to carefully consider the earrings that will match your style and give you rocker flair without overpowering the rest of your outfit.

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In Accessories

Domino’s unveils R130k pizza engagement ring

February 5, 2020 No Comments

Talk about a cheesy proposal! Popular restaurant chain Domino’s is giving one lucky Australian patron the chance to win a pizza-shaped engagement ring to the value of $9,000 (R133 398).

Domino’s Australia recognises that pizza is such a big part of relationships, so it makes sense this Italian treat would feature in an engagement.

“How many great love stories have started over a slice? How many awkward dates have been saved by the arrival of the pizza delivery?” Domino’s Chief Marketing Officer Allan Collins explains. “Pizza is made to be shared with the ones we love, so this year we want to honour that with something really special and help create the greatest, if not the cheesiest, proposal ever.”

The ring up for grabs is made of 18-carat yellow and white gold and features a pizza slice on top of it made out of ‘cheese’ and ‘pepperoni’ rubies.

To stand the chance to win the ring, customers must submit a 30-second video on their official contest page explaining how they would involve pizza in their proposal.

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Would you wear this ring?

Feature image: Twitter / Domino’s Australia

In Accessories

Affordable Beauty cosmetics at Red Dot cosmetic shop in Cape Town

February 4, 2020 No Comments

Get beauty cosmetics at new Red Dot cosmetic shop in Cape Town

Red Dot Cosmetics aims to sell affordable and quality cosmetic products to consumers in South Africa – for face, hands, accessories or any skin & body part.

The name ‘Red Dot’ originated from sale prices which are displayed in a red circle, coining the phrase that customers can now get their favorite beauty products at decent prices.

The online store assures to deliver quality products and informative content about health and beauty. Shop items from the comfort of your own home on Red dot’s 100% secured e-commerce platform. Operating times are Monday-Friday from 9h00-18h00. For online assistance or desperate queries please email [email protected].

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In Announcements

Model Jourdan Dunn announces engagement

February 3, 2020 No Comments

We’re only one month into 2020, and we have yet another celebrity engagement! Model Jourdan Dunn took to Instagram to announce her engagement to rap artist and streetwear label owner Dion “Sincere” Hamilton.

The model shared a playful picture covering her eyes and letting her new bling take centre stage. She captioned the image, “Jourdan Dunn Hamilton ……. has a nice ring to it! ????”

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Andrew Brown, WP Diamonds CEO, estimated the ring to be worth £22,000 (R432, 965)

“The ring on Jourdan Dunn’s engagement finger looks to be a 2ct oval with a large halo and diamond band. A nice colour clarity combination of G VS would retail for around £22,000.”

The pair began dating in 2019. Dunn is notoriously private about her relationship with Hamilton, and the only picture the couple have together covers Hamilton’s face.

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Congrats to the happy couple!

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In Fashion

Dresses we love: Detachable sleeves

January 31, 2020 No Comments

Sometimes you want all the choices without all the fuss. Rest assured: You don’t necessarily have to buy two wedding dresses for an outfit change. Plus, the weather can often be unpredictable and you might just want that extra bit of warmth when you sit down, without having to sacrifice freedom on the dance floor.

Detachable sleeves is a trend we can definitely get behind. There are so many ways to do it, you can go puffy or sleek, long or short. Here is some inspiration to get you going in the right direction.

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In Accessories

How to: 3 Easy bridal looks with RED DOT Cosmetics

January 30, 2020 No Comments

Whether you’re a super low-maintenance gal or simply want to cut costs by doing your own bridal make-up on your wedding day, these three easy-to-create looks using RED DOT Cosmetics will ensure you don’t go barefaced.

Watch the full video below then scroll down for the full list of products we’ve used. Bonus: Enter our competition to win a RED DOT Cosmetics product hamper worth R675 here.

Makeup products used in the video above:

Look 1

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Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 10 Twisted Brown
Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 09 Nougat
Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 02 Beige
Cosmetics Catchy Eyes Mascara
Cosmetics Velvet Touch Lipstick in 009 Matt Sweetness

Look 2

Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 10 Twisted Brown
Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 11 Dark Brown
Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 12 Dark Grey
Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 05 Grey
Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 06 Plum
Cosmetics Catchy Eyes Mascara
Cosmetics Velvet Touch Lipstick in 159 Boheme

Look 3

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Cosmetics Forever Eyeshadow in 11 Dark Brown
Cosmetics Giant Pro Liner
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In Engagements

10 fun engagement party ideas

January 30, 2020 No Comments

Now that you’ve got the ring, you’ve said yes, and you’ve spread your great news, it’s time to celebrate! Your engagement party is the first of many celebrations to come before the wedding in which you get to honour your relationship. You’ll definitely want to start your wedding journey off with a bang.

While some may opt for the traditional engagement party, others may want to spice things up a bit. Since an engagement party is a celebration of the couple, it should reflect their personalities, right?

Here are some fun engagement party ideas to get your imagination flowing:

– Classy back yard picnic

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– Garden Dinner

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– Wine and cheese tasting

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– Casino Party

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– At home silent disco

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– Glamping for a night

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– A bonfire at the beach

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– Dress up/themed party

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– Backyard movie night

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– Cocktail party

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Bonus:

– Tribute to your first date

If you did something exciting on your first date or ate some great food, try to incorporate that into the party. If you went to a certain restaurant, perhaps you could host the party there. Maybe you went to a carnival – you could either have all your guest join you at another carnival, or you could have a carnival themed party.

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