Introducing Our Top 8 Cool and Affordable Lifestyle Upgrades for Spring
As the vibrant blooms and warmer days of spring arrive, it’s the perfect time to refresh your lifestyle with some exciting additions that won’t break the bank. From cutting-edge wearable tech to sustainable fashion, aromatic relaxation, and even eco-friendly kitchen delights, we’ve scoured the South African market to bring you our top eight recommendations for an upgraded spring season. So, whether you’re looking to boost your fitness routine, revamp your wardrobe, or simply add a touch of luxury to your daily life, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!
1. TECNO knows
RRP: R999
Wearable tech has been a buzz word for a while now and it’s clearly here to stay. TECNO has brought some impressive accessories and wearable technology into the South African market recently, with the fashionable TECNO Watch 2 catching our eye as the perfect fitness companion. It comes with nine training modes, accurate blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring, smart notifications and up to six days of usage in essential mode.
2. Get livin’ with Levi’s
RRP: R999
Whether you’re curvy or skinny, Levi’s has something for everyone. In fact, in 2019 they launched their Curvy range, featuring Levi’s Curvy Super Skinny jeans, High-Rise Super Skinny jeans and Skinny jeans. They later also added the Straight and Flair jeans in 2022 and more and more people are keen on the Curvy Campaign, currently in collaboration with Thuli Phongolo who – like many other women – says she struggled to find jeans that suited her shape.
You’ll find the curvy range online at www.levi.co.za/women/jeans-by-fit/curvy.
3. Happy feet with FitFlop
RRP: R2,899
Since you use your feet so often, it’s important to have comfortable soles. FitFlop is on a mission to keep your feet happy, prioritising your shoe soles as part of their Soul to Sole campaign. Shop their Vitamin FFX sneakers – engineered for exercise, sports, gym activities and running – and a wide range of FitFlop footwear online at www.fitflop.co.za or visit a Trenton near you.
4. Board the luxury train to dreamland
RRP: R160
Dream On! is a relatively new brand that boasts easy-to-use aromatherapy pillow patches made with a curated blend of essential oils that promote sleep, relaxation and the relief of anxiety. Choose between Field of Dreams, Sweet Dreams, Serene Sleep and Mystical Journey. Made in a small factory near Hermanus, the company also plays a part in job creation.
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5. Jewellery with a cause
From R450
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched an ecommerce platform through which a collective of entrepreneurs create products that encapsulate its values of environmental sustainability. Danielle Camera has been redefining the jewellery industry through her commitment to sustainability, creating pieces using recycled gold and silver and ethically sourced gemstones. Her collections featured on WFF’s platform – Okuhle and NiKA – symbolise the richness of South Africa’s wildlife and culture, while simultaneously promoting environmental consciousness.
6. A Krazy Kiwi Kook Box
From R110 for a plant-based meal
South Africans and Kiwis on a rugby field are usually a recipe for disaster, but in the kitchen, Kiwi Simon and South African Nicola are the perfect pair(ing). Based in the Western Cape, their successful Kook Box meal kits help families enjoy cooking and eating healthy meals together. They use only fresh, locally sourced, free-range products, guaranteeing the meals are not only as tasty as possible but also as nutritious as possible.
Shop online at www.kookbox.co.za. (Deliveries are currently only available in the greater Cape Town area).
7. LG Top Loader Washing Machine
From R11,399 on Takealot
Investing in energy-efficient appliances is the way to go these days. LG’s Top Loader Washing machine has been designed with technology that lengthens the machine’s lifetime. Thanks to a smart inverter motor, efficient energy control is possible as it optimally adjusts the energy consumption. Another bonus is that the machine will automatically continue its cycle if it was started before loadshedding and did not finish.
8. GUESS what we’re wearing this spring
From R1,299
Jeans are at the core of GUESS South Africa’s style DNA and therefore, an item from their denim collection could just be that timeless piece you need your wardrobe. The options are endless, with hard-wearing denims serving as canvases on which style paints vibrant tales of where the wearer has been. Plus, GUESS’ new sustainability plan is paving a way towards a greener future as they embrace eco-conscious tech with the incorporation of organic cotton, the selection of GRS-certified recycled polyester and cotton and water-wise dying techniques.
