Our top 7 Mother’s Day celebration ideas
This coming Sunday, 8th May 2022 is a celebration in honour of that selfless, loving, kind and caring person in our lives. Yes, we’re talking about our moms. If you’ve left Mother’s Day planning a little too late then don’t stress as the Hello Lifestyle team has you covered with our Top 7 Mother’s Day […]
South African Surrealism is enjoying a resurgence
South African Surrealism comes into focus once again as global museums reappraise the legacy of this artistic movement. Surrealism flourished in the mid-20th century, during an era of great change in the world. Artists were expanding the idea of creative potential of the unconscious mind. You have to wonder whether the recent popularity of podcast […]
We’re loving this new local eco-luxe athleisure wear
Editorial copy and images supplied. Pioneers of the slow fashion movement, N3YH is proud to introduce a local clothing range that is both fashionable and sustainable. This brand combines eco-friendliness with trendiness to result in comfortable, yet stylish outfits. N3YH’s Activewear and loungewear collections are local South African fashion that’s made in Cape Town. As […]
CLOSED: WIN a stunning gift just for mom
Dimanzi Perfumes, the home of the award winning dimanzi eau de parfum and diMANzi for men, recently launched their newest sensuous fragrance… D’oro eau de Parfum. D’oro is beautifully presented in a 100ml oval, sandblasted bottle with zebra stripes representing the African spirit of dimanzi. Each bottle is adorned with a stunning dimanzi gold disc bracelet […]
Pamper date with four of our favorite salons
Here are our four must-try beauty salons in Joburg for Autumn that make for the perfect pamper date. These iconic salons pass the Hello Lifestyle inspection, hit the beauty spot and we highly recommend them. You’re sure to find somewhere fabulous. Jade Nail Bar – Hurlingham for the best Gelish Pedi Why HLM loves them: […]
Why our favorite restaurant is the Shortmarket Club
We’re fortunate to live in a country where the food is exceptional, especially the restaurant scene in Jozi. Cape Town and Jozi can battle the matter at a later stage but the fact is The Shortmarket Club Rosebank has moved to Jozi, inside Oxford Parks. And yip, it is our number one spot to dine […]
We flew Business Class to Cape Town on Lift Premium
Lift Airline has fast become our ultimate way to travel to Cape Town and we guarantee once you fly with them, you’ll never look back. On our most recent trip we decided to try out Lift Premium which is the equivalent business class flight to Cape Town. ‘Eventful’ does not quite cover the flight experience, […]
Hypervolt Go 2 is the ultimate portable massage device
Are you an Olympic athlete? Maybe you’re an IRONMAN champion? What about a Springbok rugby player or even a weekend warrior? If this is you then you’ve surely had some experience with stress, muscle tension and pain. Enter the all new Hypervolt Go 2. Uniqulity, this super cool portable massage device puts the power of […]
Our four favorite eateries in Joburg right now
Jozi’s dazzling eateries are unstoppable. You don’t need to go through the fuss of deciding which are the top restaurants in Joburg right now, we’ve done it all for you. We’ve eaten our way through the hood and come up with our favorite four restaurants to dine at right now. Dinner, lunch or brunch, there […]
Cape Town winter travel special at Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic has to be one of our fav winter escapes because it is way less crowded out of peak season. The lodge is also situated right on the water’s edge in Hout Bay and they are now offering fantastic Cape Town winter travel specials. The lodge is ideally perched on a pebbled beach at […]
Luxury winter accommodation specials across SA
Live life with no excuses. Zero regret. Especially when it comes to local travel. Over the years we’ve always shared the most spectacular accommodation options across South Africa. 2022 is no exception as we’ve scoured the country for the best hotels with exceptional specials for the coming winter season. Here’s our definitive list of hotels […]
Carol Ofori dishes on her upcoming children’s book series
Earlier this year, South African television and radio personality Carol Ofori announced that she will be launching a series of six children’s books titled ‘The African Adventures of Sena and Katlego’. The book series, published by Lingua Franca Publishers, is a delightful and educational read which celebrates Africa and its various countries, landscapes and traditions. […]
Celebrating Easter in Hermanus? We have just the thing
How does an Easter lunch sound with the ones you love? That’s right, no cooking, zero cleaning and an extra glass of bubbles. The Marine in Hermanus is marking the Easter holidays with a lunch celebration on Sunday 17 April. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the hotel is a landmark of warm hospitality and […]
Fantastic fresh food and you won’t believe where it’s from
Fantastic Fresh Food and you wont believe where it’s from! Okay this may come as a surprise but we visited, we tried, we devoured and it’s true, Starbucks have launched a fantastic fresh food menu. So get ready for the nationwide Fresh Food rollout. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the freshly baked and handmade […]
Our top 5 items you cannot camp without
If the global pandemic has taught us something, its to love and appreciate our own country and exploring it has become a bucket-list item many want to tick off. With South Africa’s cozy winters awaiting us, travelers are seeking modern and luxurious ways in which to set up camp. From rooftop tents to aeropress coffees, […]
Mango Gateway setting the fashion bar pretty high
Durban just became trendy and here’s why. Hello Durban. Now we dig Durbs don’t get us wrong, however there usually too much on tend in the city. However claps you hands and raise a toast because Mango continues to strengthen its international presence with the opening of their new store in the city of Durban. […]
Joburg’s best build your own Burg-r bar is here!
Um excuse us, did someone not think about this before? Build your own burger. It is rather genius, in fact we are kind of mad we didn’t come up with this brilliant concept ourselves. Remove the lettuce, add mustard, take out the tomato, add a double patty, whatever your choice you deserve to eat the […]
Hands down the city’s best and most affordable Thai restaurant
Who doesn’t love Thai food? Well to kick off the chilly season we have somewhere, which we guarantee will tantalise those winter tastebuds. At Mohavi Orient Spa & Thai Restaurant the food is designed to please all palates. They create the most delicious Thai dishes, authentic, traditional Thai style cuisine. Mohavi Thai Restaurant, situated in […]
Inspire wondrous curiosity with Black Betty Jewellery
This year marks the start of the Chinese New Year – also known as the Spring festival or lunar New Year. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger and the third of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. Each animal is associated with qualities – […]
Jozi streetwear brand Happyville just got cooler with Stimorol
Jozi streetwear brand Happyville is darn cool and now it’s even cooler because to celebrate the launch of Stimorols new look and streamlined range, Mzansi’s coolest gum announced a hype-worthy partnership with Maboneng-based streetwear brand Happyville: the limited-edition #NewLookSameFlavour collab. Happyville’s gifted founder Lebohang Serame will design a unique range of threads for each of […]
Our top 5 reasons why you must visit Mowana Spa
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” So this month we are here to celebrate all things self care because remember, we all want a fabulously healthy life that we can actually enjoy. So get ready to unwind with the thoughtful practice of massage and our top […]
Last minute international Easter getaways
Is it possible that we have already hit Easter holidays? Well, if you’re planning a last minute overseas getaway, we have the best options. From sun to snow we’ve got you covered.
Africa’s very first beef burger with cultivated meat is here
Local meat company, Mzansi Meat Co. have released Africa’s first beef burger with cultivated meat. Established in 2020, South African cultivated meat company Mzansi Meat Co. has been harnessing cellular agriculture technology in order to make meat from the cells of animals without actually harming the animal. After two years of R&D, the company is […]
Our top 5 unique experiences on the KZN South Coast
Why visit the KZN coast? Well for one Easter is coming up and secondly it’s time to get out and make some lasting memories with the family. Local style. Rather than settling for the traditional holiday destinations, this is the year to try something really unique in the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom! Here are […]
