NIRVANA.

Twenty-plus years ago, my Nirvana was whipping my tousled blonde hair back and forth on a sticky, smoke-filled ‘The Rift’ dancefloor to the grungy sounds of Nirvana. Usually with a R2 Black Label glass bottle in my hand. Kurt Cobain, with his equally tousled blonde locks and surfer-boy good looks, was one of the ‘it’ […]
NADINE LAHANA’S TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND VITALITY AT ANY AGE.

A CHAT WITH NADINE LAHANA – PERSONAL TRAINER & NUTRITIONIST Nadine and I hit it off from the get-go. We met through a mutual friend and cemented our friendship over the whizz of a green smoothie and later a clink of champagne. Why? Well, she’s inspiring on many levels. I mean – just look at […]
Pigmentation. Let’s break it down.

The CAUSE and the SOLUTIONS. Pigmentation affects everyone! Men and women. Light, medium, and dark skins. Late teens to the twilight years. And Ed the Great Dane. Yes, some individuals are more prone than others. Still, the science behind this pesky affliction remains the same for all mortals. Since touching on my personal pigmentation journey […]
4 Must-Do’s for RESULTS-DRIVEN Skincare

Bare-foot and makeup free. Isn’t that the dream? I was living that dream in Bali (read my earlier blog: Things to do Places to stay in Bali) just three months ago. I was carefree and oblivious to the fact that an invisible multi-cone-adorned drill sergeant was incubating microscopic troops. Life would change shortly after my […]
Pyjamas or red lipstick?

It’s day 7. We’re a third of the way. I find myself doing an involuntary mental audit every morning as I open my eyes. Knowing the day of the week is no longer instinctive. Awakening is strangely dream-like. The natural biorhythms of the world have changed, and my mind and body have sensed that. My […]
21-days to LOCKDOWN SOME NEW HABITS

Simple new habits to help the world and yourself. You’ve heard the saying: “It takes 21-days to create or break habits”. Well, I did a little research, and it turns out the jury is out as to the timeframe. Much like the lockdown. However, we have been instructed to spend 21-days at home, and this […]