The Red Bull Family is growing ...

As of 1 October 2012, the public will get the chance to enjoy the energising effect of Red Bull in the form of 3 brand new flavours: 

• The Red Edition with the taste of cranberry
• The Silver Edition with the taste of lime
• The Blue Edition with the taste of blueberry 

The Special Editions are based on the same formula as the Red Bull Energy Drink – they only differ in taste and colour. The Special Editions are available in 250ml cans, each with an individual design that (just like the product itself) reflects the colours of the respective fruit ...

Be it sports, work, shopping or studying — whenever you are in need of the energizing effect of Red Bull to stimulate your body and mind, you can now choose from a variety of flavours. The Special Editions are energy drinks for all those who love the functionality of Red Bull as well as the taste of cranberry, lime or blueberry. 

The can designs of The Red Edition, The Silver Edition and The Blue Edition are intentionally different to the one of the Red Bull Energy Drink — they highlight the individual flavours with their colour at first sight. The price, however, is the same as for the Red Bull Energy Drink. 

The Red Bull Special Editions were introduced at #RedMonday parties held concurrently in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth on Monday, 10 September 2012. 

The view from the #RedMonday Party in Johannesburg at Randlords

So now the Question is:

What’s your favourite flavour: #RedEdition, #SilverEdition or #BlueEdition? 

(Mine is the #RedEdition)

September is Oral Health Awareness Month

September is Oral Health Awareness Month and this year, Oral-B invites you to take back your power in the fight against plaque and periodontal disease.

In the name of good oral health, which I personally find extremely important, the leading toothbrush brand is seeking to raise awareness around the high number of benefits associated with switching from Manual to Power brushing ... 

To prove the effects of this switch (from manual to power), Oral-B sent me an Oral-B Professional Care 500 toothbrush. 

I was very excited when it arrived: Oral-B  really does have a sense of humour as the parcel included 2 baskets: 1 filled with sweets, a soft drink and a cigarette, while the other had the Oral-B Professional Care 500 toothbrush. The package had a swing ticket attached saying: "Which hamper will you select?" 

Protecting your Pearly Whites

“Brushing your teeth is about so much more than the aesthetic appeal of a bright white smile. It’s also about reducing the incidence of plaque retention, tooth decay and periodontal disease, all of which pose risks to your general health. In fact, recent research suggests that those with periodontal disease are two times more likely to suffer from coronary artery disease than those not afflicted by this condition,” explains renowned Johannesburg dentist, Dr Hoosen.

The theory is that oral bacteria can circulate through the blood stream thereby causing damage to the inside lining of blood vessels, promoting the development of clots which can lead to a heart attack. This notion is supported by a recent article posted on the American Academy of Periodontology that suggests a link between gum disease and heart diseases and strokes.

Brush Up on Your Brushing

“Tooth decay is caused by plaque, which can be described as a thin and colourless sticky film containing bacteria that forms on one’s teeth constantly. The bacteria make use of carbohydrates (starches and sugars) to produce an acid that attacks the enamel of the teeth. Repeated acid attacks of this nature cause a cavity to form and if left unchecked can penetrate the inner softer layer of the tooth and spread rapidly through the tooth’s structure,” says Dr Hoosen.

It’s clear why brushing your teeth is so important. However, according to research conducted by Oral-B which surveyed 16 000 participants, most people do not brush for the prescribed two minutes twice a day, too much pressure is applied and they aren’t thorough enough in their technique. 

The Amazing thing about the Oral-B Professional Care 500 toothbrush is that it has a short 'stuttering' sound at 30-second intervals which reminds you to brush all 4 quadrants of your mouth for equal amounts of time.

Power Up

“For this reason, I always recommend a power toothbrush to my patients. They really help people to brush for the correct amount of time, covering all areas of the mouth equally with the right amount of pressure. Power brushes are also clinically proven to remove more plaque when compared to their manual counterparts. Furthermore, power brushes have built in oscillating-rotating technology, which helps to prevent the build-up of tartar, plaque, cavities and gum problems,” prescribes Dr Hoosen.

Too many of us believe that brushing manually is good enough ... but honestly after just 1-week of using my automated Oral-B Professional Care 500, I can say that there is quite a difference (despite the fact that I floss everynight and I religiously brush my teeth twice daily). 

So what are you waiting for?

Take back your power in the fight for Good Oral Hygiene and against oral diseases and switch to an Oral-B Power Tooth Brush ... I did! 

May the Power of 'Oral' Health 'B' with you!

Legit: Celebrating a Decade of Trendy Fashion

LEGIT, a member of the Edcon Group and one of the most Popular clothing brands in the country is, celebrating 10 years in the clothing industry! The celebrations coincides with the launch of this year’s Face of Legit summer campaign ...

Face of Legit, is a key campaign in the brand’s promotional calendar and has featured celebrities such as Noni Gasa, Bonang Matheba, Zizo Beda, Sade Gilberti and Minnie Dlamini in recent years. So this year, to turn the campaign on its feet for their 10-year celebration LEGIT has hand-picked 2 relatively unknown young models to be the faces of the exciting summer campaign! 

Tshego Sekgoe and Refilwe Modiselle have been selected as the Faces of Legit 2012 and were officially introduced to the public at tonights Glitzy Gala, held at the Theatre on the Track in Kyalami. 

Tshego Sekgoe (Right) and Refilwe Modiselle (Left)

Tshego is SA’s First Black Playmate and embodies the essence of the vibrant, youthful brand. 

Refilwe, also known as “Fifi” is Africa’s First Working Albino Model an ardent Blogger and Writer. Young, vivacious and unique, she personifies all the qualities of the LEGIT brand. 

“This year, we wanted to do something totally different and unexpected. Legit has grown phenomenally over the years and we are looking forward to celebrating a decade of success. The two models are every bit, the Legit girl and we look forward to working with them”, says Ocean Ngobeni, LEGIT Brand Manager. 

The 2 new Faces of Legit, will showcase the brand’s summer range in style magazines and will also be part of the “Don’t tell me what to wear” advertising campaign for the season. 

LEGIT has evolved in the past decade and has grown even stronger in a very competitive market. Constantly striving to bring their consumers the hip affordable clothing, earlier this year, they collaborated with SA’s fashion power house David Tlale on the winter range aptly named, Van Der Tlale (VDT). 

“Legit has a number of exciting projects in the pipeline but the details will be revealed in due course , so our customers should be on the look-out as we will once again bring out an exclusive guest - designer for our “December Glamour Range”, so watch this space”, concluded Ocean. 

The latest summer range, titled: Don’t Tell Me What To Wear (DTMWTW) is definitely their Hottest Summer range yet ... so make sure to update your wardrobe for the Summer Season with a few essential (and affordable) pieces from this Trendy Store!

The Dark Romance

I was really missing the streets of Paris this morning until I stumbled upon this editorial in the September 2012 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong where photographer Denise Boomkens lenses Platinum Beauty Iris Egbers on a romantic Paris excursion ...

The Elegantly Gothic Look was created by stylist Pedro Dias using plush textures and unique patterns.  

Hair stylist Mark van Westerop adds a touch of pastel to Iris’ tresses and makeup artist Vera Diercxk pairs an iridescent eye with a bold lip.

All I know is my heart is wishing for another trip to Paris to visit the Eiffel Tower, stroll the Rue de Rivoli, and possibly pop in for a delicious cup of chocolat L'Africain at Angelinas. ♥ 

A Few Snapshots from my Trip to Paris last year ♥

Photographs compliments of Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong

SA Tattoo Spectacular at Montecasino

The SA Tattoo in partnership with JacarandaFM and M-Net returns to the Montecasino outdoor event area for the MTN Festival from 6-9 September 2012 to present its Biggest and Most Spectacular line-up ever! Now in its 4th consecutive year, the SA Tattoo has thrilled more than 70,000 people, selling out at every show since its launch in 2008 ...

Photo credit: John Hogg

This year, I was privileged to be invited to the 90-minute, open-air Spectacular event, which is the Biggest Tattoo ever staged at Montecasino!! And, for those of you who haven't seen it, most probably wonder how could something like 'Kilts and Bagpipes' be exciting ... but it is VERY Exciting, not to mention Breathtakingly Magnificent! 

Photo credit: John Hogg

My favourite parts of the Evening were: the reenactment of the Theme song from 'Game of Thrones' performed by the South African Military Health Service Band, and the Talentholdet Gym Team from Denmark who performed an Out-of-this-world Skipping Routine!!

Credit: Marina Brokorenko

The SA Tattoo's never-seen-before combination of local and international acts included the ever-popular traditional 180-piece massed pipes and drums and colourful contingent of Highland and Irish dancers, accompanied by Haggis & Bong as well as the Talentholdet Gym Team from Denmark; brass bands from the SA Air Force and SA Military Health Service; the Anavarata Dance Institute’s traditional Indian dancers; the harmonious "Affies" School Choir; a "HOGS" (Harley Owners Group) Harley-Davidson display bike riding team and a demonstration of absolute military precision by the SA Army Pace-Stick team. 

The HOG's (behind) and Haggis and Bong (in front)
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The soloists for this year's finale were the highly talented singer and actress, Siyasanga Papu, and popular local recording artist and theatre, television and movie actor, Vaughan Gardiner whose combined vocal prowess closes the 2012 event. 

Photo credit: Warren Haltmann

Show Dates & Times:

• Thursday, 6 September 2012 @ 20:00
• Friday, 7 September 2012 @ 20h30 
• Saturday, 8 September 2012 @14:00 17:00 & 20:30 
• Sunday, 9 September 2012 @ 18:00 

Venue: Montecasino, Outdoor Event Area 
Ticket Prices: R218.00 – R398.00. (discounted tickets - groups of 10 or more & children under the age of 12). Wheelchair friendly. 
Booking information: Tickets can be bought via the Internet or at Computicket centres throughout the country.

Photo credit: John Hogg

This show has sold out for 3 years running so hurry if you don't want to miss this Amazing Performance. The show offers much entertainment for the entire family to enjoy! 

If you are Q-rious to find out more information, contact info@satattoo.co.za or visit www.satattoo.co.za or on Facebook: South African TATTOO

Did You Know?

The tradition of a Tattoo has been adopted in most major cities throughout the world. Cities like London, Moscow, Berlin, Oslo, Toronto, Quebec, Basel, Las Vegas, Sydney and Dubai all produce successful Tattoos. The most famous of all is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. First staged in 1950, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo draws an international audience of over 200 000 people and reaches a television audience of another 100 million viewers worldwide, annually. 

Photo credit: John Hogg

Source: SA Tattoo Press Release

My Birthday!

Thanks so much to EVERYONE who wished me a Happy Birthday! ... I had a Memorable day filled with Love, Happiness and Much Laughter!

So below, to share with you, Little Memorable Moments of my day:

What my desk looked like when I came to work this morning
Loving the 'My Little Pony' Theme my work-mates created :)

Little Moments from my day at Work and my Sister's AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS Red Velvet Cupcakes!
(Notice the Pink Hair-extension-piece from the 'My Little Pony')

Fun and Excitement at the SA Tattoo Show at Montecasino!

Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Week Ahead!

~ ♥ ~

The Vogue 120

To celebrate their 120th Anniversary, US Vogue not only got Lady Gaga to cover this Special Issue, but released an Incredibly Beautiful Story properly called The Vogue 120 ... 

From L to R: model Karen Elson in Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, Christopher Bailey of Burberry, model Stella Tennant in Burberry Prorsum, Stella McCartney, and model/designer Claudia Schiffer, both in Stella McCartney

The issues covers Stylish Singers, Designers, Actors and Models (all under 45) photographed by Norman Jean Roy, to become part of the most alluring fairytale we could possibly dream of … an Extremely Vogue Fairytale, none-the-less!

Raf Simons, far right, with actress Diane Kruger in Dior Haute Couture

Included in the photo spread are Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy, Raf Simons, Nicolas Ghesquiere of Balenciaga, Kate Upton, Claudia Schiffer, Christopher Kane and others ... Just take a look at the Beautiful Photos below:

Peter Copping of Nina Ricci (centre), and Erdem Moralioglu of Erdem (right)

Rooney Mara and Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy

Phoebe Philo, with model Marie Piovesan in Céline

From L to R: Vanessa Traina, Jenna Courtin-Clarins, Prisca Courtin-Clarins, Virginie Courtin-Clarins, Claire Courtin-Clarins, Lauren Santo Domingo, Shala Monroque, Alexia Niedzielski, Lily Kwong, and Elizabeth von Guttman

Jennifer Lawrence in a Diesel Black Gold Jacket and Michael Kors swimsuit

From L to R: Hernandez and McCollough of Proenza Schouler, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, and Neville and Wainwright of Rag & Bone.

Peter Dundas with model Caroline Trentini in Emilio Pucci

From L to R: Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, Joseph Altuzarra, and Anthony Vaccarello with models Chanel Iman, Kate Upton, and South Africa's very own Candice Swanepoel

Nicolas Ghesquière of Balenciaga with Kristen Stewart, wearing Balenciaga, and is the face of its new fragrance, Florabotanica

From L to R: Models Karlie Kloss (in Marchesa), Liu Wen, Arizona Muse, and Joan Smalls, all wearing Vera Wang Bride dresses.

Florence Welch in a Chanel dress, Dolce & Gabbana cape and boots

Source of Images: Vogue US