A one month’s free trial supply for this skinbrand company
Cosmetiq e daily skincare brand is offering a one month’s free trial supply Cosmetiq e has a full range of daily skincare products which are rich in vitamin E and other anti-aging ingredients. And although we haven’t yet tried them we have heard great things. The only way to prevent or to slow the process […]
Four things you need to know about a staycation at The Four Seasons
We recently visited the exceptional Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff for 24 hours. Here are 4 things we loved most 1. Checkout time is 12pm Yes you read correctly. Checkout for this special staycation is 12pm. Can you imagine chewing on your crisp croissant, followed by the best Eggs Benedict, overlooking the city of gold, […]
The esteemed Ethos eatery is moving, not closing
Ethos restaurant is re-launching, well kinda Yes HJ the rumors are true, Ethos Sandton is closing down but that is only because they’re moving to a brand new beautiful location. Their new location will be at Oxford Parks in Rosebank. The restaurant has started renovating and hoping to open their doors late August. Now […]
An immersive consumer experience with Adidas, count us in
Adidas has just launched its S.A Flagship store at Sandton City Open the front door because not only do we love this brand but it is now offering an immersive consumer shopping experience. Finally the digital and physical will be brought together. Their Sandton City flagship store is in a league of its own and […]
Wanna whip up some delicious Dutch desserts? Here the recipes
It’s winter and we’re allowed to carbo-load, right? A few extra calories on the weekends wont do us any harm, we already have the extra lockdown load. So why not try out these amazing Dutch dessert recipes and bring the Netherlands into your own home thanks to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. 1. Poffertjes the Dutch […]
5 benefits of CBD we bet you didn’t know
Take a leaf out of Mother Nature’s book and turn to CBD as an alternative therapy Not sure which brand to try? #HelloRecommends The ADCO CBD range of products, launched by Adcock Ingram, comprises ADCO CBD STRESS7 available in drops and capsule format. ADCO CBD DAILY8 products, available in drops, edible pastille9, and capsule format. […]
A brand new beauty shopping experience lands in Sandton
Your brand new luxury beauty destination, ARC. It is here HJ. It is official the Arc doors are open inside Sandton City Shopping Centre (upper level). We went to the store launch and wanted to whip out our credit cards more often than not. The store is stunning, it is an impressive 500 square […]
No travel, no problem, book a staycation at The Marriott Melrose Arch
Here’s to a stupendous staycation with no regrets! The Marriott Melrose Arch is one of those places where you know what to expect and you know those expectations will be met. If you’re lucky, you would have visited this stellar hotel chain before. Well we hadn’t and seeing as this is the very first Marriott […]
The best winter chicken casserole recipe and it includes cider
It is a much loved family favorite recipe. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t enjoy a tasty chicken casserole? This one is extra delicious because it includes Loxtonia apple Cider. Apple cider is a fabulous ingredient to enrich winter casseroles, so here’s a the family recipe from Loxtonia Cider in the Ceres Valley. Loxtonia […]
Herbivores there’s a brand new plant-based range and it’s delicious
Nestle has just launched a new plant-based range. And we LOVE it! To put it simply, these are irresistible plant based meals. So if you’ve been wanting to explore a meat-free Monday or want to go fully vegetarian, this is just for you. See it as a beginners guide to your new plant based diet. […]
Four beauty salons every grown-ass woman will love
We take beauty very seriously at the HJ offices. We don’t enjoy being ripped off and we don’t have time to waste on an hour and a half mani that just isn’t fanatastically clean and beautifully done. So we have tried and tested the following four salons that we know are top-notch and treatments […]
Something to wine about: it’s the 50th anniversary for the Stellenbosch wine routes
HJ it’s a golden milestone this year; its the 50th anniversary for the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. The wine routes launched officially in 1971 and once the Wine Routes were established, Stellenbosch became the first wine region in South Africa to offer tourists the chance to experience the products of the Winelands with unique cellar-door experiences.The […]
Save the date July 15th: Mauritius will open for international travel
Immerse yourself in island hospitality because Mauritius is about to reopen! If there is one destination we could travel to right now it would have to be Mauritius. It is just spectacular, value for money, the flight is just 4 hours and the food, the culture, the people, it’s all exceptional. So the good […]
Finally a cruelty-free beauty brand, that actually works, arrives in SA.
The vegan, cruelty-free skin brand Youth Lab has officially landed in South Africa We are so excited to share this with you because this skin brand actually works. With 25 years of accumulative experience this brand is miraculous. Not only is it super easy to use, its silky smooth application and fresh scent also add […]
Here are our top 3 restaurant pasta dishes to warm your tummy
Our motto for the year: life is short, go back for seconds. Now because of a worldwide pandemic and something called Coronavirus we don’t get out much. However if we wear our masks, sit outdoors and social distance we can still be safe and secure. So if you’re willing to dine out and believe good […]
Luxe for Less: Improve your home with the Tiletoria sale now on
Redecorating your living space has never been easier, thanks to Tiletoria HJ it is hard lockdown, we’re all isolating, staying in and regrouping, thus we think it is the perfect time for a mini home makeover, wouldn’t you agree? Especially since most of us are spending less on entertainment, we’ve recouped our investments, saved our […]
Why we are obsessed with GreatJoy Ndlovu-full time African artist
He creates some of the most beautiful artworks GreatJoy Ndlovu is an extremely talented gentleman. He is a full time African visual artist based right here in Johannesburg. He has been enjoying the summits of art world prominence within South Africa and an immense recognition of his world-class talent across continents, exhibiting in local and […]
Which watch brand is solar powered and using cactus leather?
Introducing The Pro Planet Collection by Fossil These beautifully crafted timepieces are also pro planet now. We absolutely love that they’re committed to sustainability and also love the watch designs, they’re actually damn gorgeous. Here’s what we’re crushing on: 1. Kier Cactus Leather Totes – vegan cactus leather 2. Limited Edition Solar Watch World-Timer- with […]
Here’s how to look after your natural hair in winter
Protecting your hair from the damage of the cold weather is possible. Revlon Realistic Special Feelings suggests the following: Make use of protective hair styles to keep natural hair from being damaged by the winter air. These styles lower the chance of breakage and allows ends and strands to be tucked away. Trimming keeps natural […]
We recommend you give this a chai
Our 2021 winter motto: chai and chai again. And so we have searched high and low and tried em all and have finally come to the conclusion that we love Tetley’s Masala Chai. The rich cultural history of tea dates back centuries, infused with legendary tales of explorers and adventurers. And lets be honest, […]
Retinol: what is it and do we need it?
Products that contain retinol are thought to be beneficial for the skin. Known to promote younger, healthier skin. But do they work and do we need it? #HelloRecommends: SKIN functional, a locally produced and manufactured skincare brand, that has been able to retain the retinoid molecule’s original potency while enhancing its stability and therefore their […]
Working long hours can actually kill you
Long working hours has been linked to premature death. So according to The New York Times “the study estimated that working more than 55 hours a week in a paid job resulted in 745,000 deaths in 2016 that is up 590,000 in 2000. The study further showed that around 398,000 of those deaths in 2016 […]
Our top 3 destinations on our France bucket list
As if we needed an excuse to dream of traveling to France. But with vaccinations on the way to South Africa, we say dream big! Here are our top three towns to visit in 2021 1. Avignon Avignon is found in south-eastern France in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, sitting pretty on the left bank […]
A feel good story-South Africans doing great things
Lets all clap hands and take a bow for City-Zen. City-Zen is a community project, registered as a NON-Profit Organisation, with the aim of creating cleaner, greener and safer cities. Started by Dan Hunt and Najen Naidoo, who met through their mutual passion for their communities and wanting to be part of the solution to […]
