Cheers to the Hottest Cocktail Trends for 2025
This year’s cocktail trends are a mixture of old and new, with various favourites promising delicious and gorgeous combinations in every bar. There’s a focus on minimalism, lower alcohol volumes, reverse recipes, savoury flavours and exotic ingredients everywhere. Here’s more on each of these trends: Cocktail Trend 1: Less Is More Minimalism is trending in […]
Home Activities that Won’t Break the Bank
Whether it’s a rainy weather kind of day or a late Sunday afternoon, sometimes you just want to be at home. And that is perfectly okay. In fact, it is sometimes the most effective way to save money. That doesn’t mean you have to become a couch potato, though. We have a list of home […]
5 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Serve Caviar
Caviar is known for being an expensively delicious ingredient, often served in fine dining restaurants. But, what if we told you there are regular ways in which to enjoy this luxurious delicacy? With an increase in sustainable farming methods, caviar is becoming more affordable and, therefore, more accessible to all social classes. No need to […]
Our Top 5 Beach Reads for Summer’s End
As South Africans soak up the last bit of summer, we can highly recommend a visit to the beach one last time before autumn arrives. Instead of just appreciating those sandy scenes, and watching kids play in the waves or families building sandcastles, why not indulge in one of our favourite beach reads? Lighthearted, funny, […]
Vans Premium Old Skool Music Collection: Three Eras, One Icon
Vans Old Skool has taken itself to a new level. No longer just a skating shoe, the Premium Old Skool Music Collection has become a social statement of fashion and heritage. Therefore, Vans’ three new drops are a throwback to musical eras that shaped current worldly ways under one name. Revisiting the Old Skool Era […]
#HelloRecommends: Hyde Johannesburg, The Ultimate Staycation
Hyde Hotels has added Joburg’s ever-evolving Rosebank to their list of locations. The recently revamped The Bank building is now the home of Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank – a bohemian-styled bleisure destination of note. Inside, you’ll also find the NPF Tasting Room, the award-winning Proud Mary Restaurant and Workshop 17 – a modern co-working space. This […]
The Best New Restaurants in Durban
Durban is a tourist’s haven with it being a coastal town. It also comes with an evergreen food and drink scene, with various new restaurants to try out. Here are our top five: Bean Bag Jazz Lounge Florida Road is jazzed up again with the return of its legendary Bean Bag Jazz Lounge in November […]
Our Top 10 Shoe Brands That Make For Happy Feet
Style is no longer the most important thing in people’s lives. These days, it’s overpowered by comfort and functionality. Well, for the most part at least. We propose both: Finding a shoe that allows you to walk for miles while looking fabulous and fashionable at the same time! Best Local Shoes For Your Feet Veldskoen: […]
Voting Volvo EX30 for Car of the Year 2025?
Seventeen cars have recently been listed as finalists for the SA Car of the Year (COTY) 2025 Awards, with the Volvo EX30 being the only fully electric vehicle in the line-up. While Old Mutual Insurance sponsors the award, the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ) organises the event. And, the 39th edition of the […]
How to Prevent Rebound Weight Gain from Stealing Your Joy
Rebound weight gain is a physiological subsequence of calorie restriction and too high a deficit. Diets can go terribly wrong and actually end up tipping the scales the other way if not done sustainably and in the right way. So, here is a round-up of what rebound weight gain is and how it comes about. […]
CLOSED: WIN an Annual Family Membership at Two Oceans Aquarium
In partnership with Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium, we are giving away an annual Two Oceans Aquarium membership! Yes, your family of four can stand the chance to win big, with each individual membership valued at R595. Memberships & Benefits With this annual membership, your family can visit the aquarium as often as they want. […]
DIY: Paint Your Home Your Way
We’re calling all DIY lovers, arts and crafts afficionados and anyone with a tiny bit of creativity. Gone are the days of buying cups, mugs, vases, plates, servers or trinket trays. It’s time to make your own and paint your home your way! Don’t let yourself feel overwhelmed just yet. We have many novice, amateur […]
CLOSED: WIN 1 of 5 Dog Man Book Hampers
Five lucky Hello Lifestyle readers will each receive a Dog Man Book Hamper with three novels by Dav Pilkey. This celebrates the release of the Dog Man animation by Dreamworks on 7 February 2025, which is based on Pilkey’s bestselling book series. You can explore the entire Dog Man universe with this book hamper, consisting […]
CLOSED: Organic & Natural Products Expo: WIN Tickets & A Product Hamper
We’ve partnered with the Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa to give one lucky Cape Town reader two entry tickets to the expo and a large product hamper!. The hamper will be filled with a selection of products from various exhibitors. The expo is taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre between 28 […]
Five Local Designers That Promise a Greener Future
Nature is a constant in our daily lives. It surrounds us every day, ensures fresh oxygen and gives us the beauty of fauna and flora. We’ve identified a couple of local designers who understand the importance of nature. They use nature to inspire their designs – whether it’s in the form of furniture, textiles, fashion, […]
Pret A Manger Debuts in Joburg!
Excitement is in the air! Melrose Arch in Joburg’s artistic hub has opened its doors to Pret A Manger on 14 February 2025. This globally beloved brand is the first of its kind in South Africa – an expansion spearheaded by the Millat Group. A second store is soon to follow at Rosebank’s The Zone […]
No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski
National Geographic is revving to release their new series called No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski on 26 February 2025. It will air on DStv Channel 181 every Wednesday at 20:30. Viewers are in for a treat as Porowski takes them on a journey of different cultures, cuisines and curiosities. There Truly Is No […]
Top 6 Design Trends for Your Home in 2025
They say home is where the heart is. Why not bring what is in your heart to life by making a home so extraordinary that you never want to leave? Whether you want to refresh your bedroom, expand your kitchen, liven up the living room or start on a clean slate, the design trends for […]
Brotox: The Beauty Secrets of Corporate Men
Have you heard of Brotox? It’s Botox for the bros! Yes, this age-old aesthetic trend is now blurring gender lines and we just had to find out more. What is Brotox? Without getting too science-specific, botulinum toxin treatments is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved neurotoxin. It works by freezing muscle tissue in the […]
Stars to Spot in the Night Sky
The timeless, romantic gesture of stargazing is one that is simple, yet never done. This intimate and cosy activity is convenient, easy and free to do, yet no one seems to be hopping on the bandwagon. We thought this might be due to the fact that few people really know what they are looking at […]
How To Throw an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Whilst the day of love is something many people look forward to in February, others loathe Valentine’s Day. So, to help you welcome the bittersweet day of love, here’s how to throw the most epic Anti-Valentine’s Day party ever! Gather your friends and family who also cringe when they hear the word ‘love’ and see […]
Home-Cooked with Love on Valentine’s Day
Whilst going out is often a treat for many, a home-cooked meal is the ultimate display of love on Valentine’s Day. If you fancy putting on your chef’s hat and apron, we have curated a wonderful three-course menu that is easy to whisk up and serve on date night. Setting The Scene Of course, part […]
Rug Tufting: The Perfect Valentine’s Activity
A new craze has taken over social media and we have just two words for you: Rug Tufting. We first came across it on the page, Art By Kemi, and we couldn’t resist a visit. It turned out to be one of the cutest date night ideas ever, perfect for Valentine’s Day! If you are […]
REVIEW: My Fair Lady Was “Oh So Lov-e-ly”
One of the world’s most loved and well-known musicals, My Fair Lady, is currently on stage at The Teatro, Montecasino. Running until 2 March 2025, we attended the Gala Opening, which was pure perfection. Here are some of our thoughts after watching the show-stopping, crowd-loving performance: The Story of My Fair Lady The narrative begins […]
