Style – Tails of a Mermaid

What to Pack for Mozambique

on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 Mozambique

The weather in Mozambique is hot in summer and mild in winter. It's hot and dry from April to September and hot and wet from October to March. Summer is ... View Post

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Locally Made Jewellery to Shop This Valentine’s Day

on February 5, 2019February 6, 2019 South Africa

I know there are people who think Valentine’s Day is reserved for capitalists, but I’m not one of them. I’m a true sentimentalist at heart so for me, Valentine’s Day ... View Post

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The Traveller Pendant

on January 28, 2019January 29, 2019 South Africa

When I turned 30 last year, I realised just how sentimental I really am. From having all my people around me to making sure I had a special memento to ... View Post

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15 One-Piece Swimsuits You Need This Summer

on November 16, 2018 South Africa

Not feeling ready for summer? All you need is a great swimsuit, a bit of a tan, and to love realise that almost no one on the beach looks like ... View Post

Travel

My Ultimate Carry-On Packing Guide

on August 7, 2018October 31, 2018

I really respect people who can travel with just a carry-on, but I am not one of them! Even just a weekend up to see my folks involves checked-in luggage, ... View Post

Travel USA

What to Pack for 36 Hours in New York

on June 18, 2018October 31, 2018 New York

If you grew up watching Sex & The City like I did, you'd be forgiven for believing everyone in New York to be impossibly stylish, waltzing the streets in sky-high ... View Post

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What to Shop for at Sephora: The Cult Must-Have Products

on April 23, 2018October 31, 2018

I'm not really a big one for shopping when I travel. I honestly plan so much of my trips around eating that there's hardly any time (or tbh, money) left ... View Post

Personal

CLOSED | WIN A Pair of Earrings from Black Betty’s Pinky Swear Range

on April 22, 2018October 31, 2018

I’m a real sentimentalist, so I love a piece of jewellery with a story behind it. If, like me, you’d rather have a pair of earrings or a sparkly ring ... View Post

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5 Tips for buying the Perfect Pair of Jeans

on February 28, 2018October 31, 2018

I know I don't need to explain to any girl out there how hard it can be to find the perfect pair of jeans. I've literally been reduced to tears ... View Post

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What to Pack for a Road Trip in South Africa

on January 19, 2018November 5, 2018 South Africa

With thousands of kilometres of (relatively) well-maintained roads, beautiful landscapes, diverse scenery and idyllic towns, South Africa is the road tripper's dream destination. It's hard to decide which part of ... View Post