Author

Thandolwethu Tsekiso

Browsing
Lifestyle

Welcome to South Africa YouTube Music

By

YouTube Music launches in South Africa Hello, lovers! I have some exciting news to share with you all.  Some of you may have viewed my Insta Stories ( Follow @Iamthandolwethu )  out and about with  YouTube South Africa but hadn’t quite figured out what the event was all about. Upon arrival, I was also still as clueless as everyone else in the room. All I could tell was that what ever was about to be announced was BIG. As the evening went on, the #YouTubeMusic started to make more sense as I saw some of South Africa’s biggest artists casually walking around the room. This announcement was definitely about to be BIG! As time went by, we all gathered around the most beautiful and bright stage for the surprise announcement. Yup, you guessed it! YouTube Music has finally made its way to South Africa. The evening wrapped up with the…

by
Keep Reading
Fashion

The Culture of Fashion Cities

By

About a week ago, I had the opportunity of joining The Istituto Italiano Di Cultura for an exclusive fashion masterclass at Sandton Sun Hotel Conference room. The masterclass was presented by special guest, professor Eugenia Paulicelli who is from Queens College and The Graduate Center, The City University of New York. Eugenia made her way to South Africa in celebration of Italian Design Day 2019, which is celebrated every year in many different cities around the world. Different fields of design are celebrated, from interior, graphic design, to architecture. This year, in Johannesburg South Africa, the particular celebration is focused on Italian Fashion. As part of the celebration, you have until the 7th of April to journey through Sandton City’s Diamond walk to see some of the most spectacular Italian designer dresses dating back to the 1980s. Now back to fashion masterclass. I found it to be quite an insightful…

by
Keep Reading
Lifestyle

CIROC Colada Cocktail

By

Last week I was invited to the CIROC Media Launch, as they introduced to us the CIROC Colada. The weather God’s were definitely on our side, with The Maslow hotel being the perfect location for such an event. I was also very excited upon arrival to see that NYX Cosmetics was also in the House. This meant that your girl would be looking cute right through out the event! And speaking of cute, I can’t not let you in on the fact that Melody Molale has now joined the CIROC South Africa family – what a perfect match! Congrats girl.  😉   Now back to the event… The service was absolutely great, and so was the ambiance. I was literally back tracking to December with my bestie. So for those of you who want to bring back that summer feeling and love cocktails as much as I do, I’ll be sharing…

by
Keep Reading
Lifestyle

National Milk Tart Day

By

Hey Lovers! The sweetest surprise just arrived at my doorstep and I couldn’t help but share this moment with you all! So those who know me well know just how much milk tart is my top favorite sweet treat. So when I heard it was National Milk Tart day you can only imagine how excited your girl was. It’s no doubt that the Milk Tart is a South African ledgend and has been shared with family and friends, during the most beautiful moments. Today, I share this very moment with Bain’s Whiskey. I say this because this Milk Tart which was a specially delivery for me is infused with Bain’s Whiskey. Awarded the title of 2018’s world’s Best Grain Whiskey, it remains as the only whisky in the world made from 100% sun kissed South African grain. Now that’s something worth celebrating! I’ve had my first bite and I must…

by
Keep Reading
Lifestyle

The Bachelor SA S1

By

Just last week I had the opportunity to visit the Google South Africa offices. The invite was around The Bachelor SA, M-Net’s newest reality dating series to hit Mzansi shores. For the very first time ever , South Africa now has its very first bachelor Mr Lee Thompson.  The 29 year old former Sharks rugby play, entrepreneur international model from Cape Town gets to date 24 beautiful ladies who each boast a diverse range of admirable qualities.  Now, back to the invite. I definitely expected that we would find out more about The Bachelor SA and  what’s still to come, but little did I know that we would actually have the privilege of meeting The Bachelor, Lee.  Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and had a few seconds to breathe. Look, I definitely needed a moment post the traffic I had experienced. Each of the guests then had a moment…

by
Keep Reading
Fashion

State of the culture: Fashion Edition

By

There’s been a lot happening in the world of fashion of late. Just yesterday, we heard of the passing of Karl Lagerfeld in Paris. This saw many models and celebrities who have worked with the legend pay their respect to the ‘genius’ fashion designer. Long time creative director of Chanel and boasting many more hats in the fashion industry  for the past five decades, Lagerfeld’s phenomenal sense of creativity, power and bold statements are sure to be celebrated for years to come. A respectable appearance is sufficient to make people more interested in your soul. – Karl Lagerfeld Still under the topic of fashion, Kim Kardashian West took to Twitter shortly after paying her respect Lagerfeld, expressing her frustrations with the current state of the fashion industry, boutique stores in particular. The issue of intellectual property and copyright infringement is one many battle with in many industries, and the fashion…

by
Keep Reading
Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day Ideas

By

It’s that time of the year again, where love is in the air and some of our pockets are still running dry from the festive summer we have had. However, that’s not an excuse to not celebrate love! I’ve found that there are gifts one can purchase, as well as experiences one can embark on with their love interest at a reasonable dig at the pocket. Below I have run through just three gifting ideas you can look into, suited for both men and women. When it comes to gifts, no matter how big or small, I believe that they should be meaningful and practical. Daniel Wellington Exclusive Gift Set It’s time to say “I love you” with an exclusive Daniel Wellington gift set. These gift sets include a complimentary heart charm, gift wrapping as well as personal “I love you” note for you to personalize for your love. I…

by
Keep Reading
Tenacious Talks

New Year, New Me?

By

It’s that time of the year again where we are hearing and reading  a lot of “New Year, New Me” declerations.  For me, a new year symbolises an opportunity to try again. It isn’t a beginning nor is it an end, but a continuation of one’s life journey. The new year must serve as a mark for deciding how you wish to proceed on this very journey. To try do things in a better way with a renewed spirit and renewed effort. It’s basically like hitting the refresh button. Look, there are too many solid lessons and revelations from the previous year not to take them into the new year. So with that said, are we saying “New Year, New Me” or “New Year, Same (but more focused) Me?” It’s really up to you! Let’s establish what a New Year’s Resolution is: “A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in…

by
Keep Reading
Lifestyle

HIRSCH’S 12 Days Of Christmas Sale

By

Hey lovers, With Christmas around the corner, there have been great deals going around for us to make the most of. One of these fantastic  deals has come from HIRSCH’S. Their 12 Days Of Christmas sale boasts great deals on their Nutribullet 8 piece grey, Hisense 230L Bar Fridge, Alliance Portable Air Conditioner and so much more. From the 12 Days Of Christmas Sale by HIRSCH’S I scored big on the Philips Advance AirFryer. This for me was a great find, because I’ve been making a conscious effort to find healthier ways of preparing my food. The concept of “frying with air” for me had me thinking I’d lose out on a saucy treat, but instead, as I write this I’m chilling and enjoying some crispy yet tender chicken. No fuss, no oily mess! Grilled Kebabs, sausages and burgers are prepared so well using the Philips Advance AirFryer. I also…

by
Keep Reading
Beauty

NEW: Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Lotion Extra Light SPF50+

By

Hey lovers! It’s that time of the year again where everyone wants to have fun in the sun, but at what cost? Well, with the New Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Lotion Extra Light 50+ , you don’t have to worry about premature skin aging caused by the suns UV rays. Just so we’re all on the same page, Photoaging is premature skin ageing caused by UV rays. I’m not sure how many posts I’ve written in this year alone which emphasize the importance of using sunscreen and products with an SPF, whether you’re staying indoors all day, or heading out for some fun in the sun. Being in the blogger/influencer space and having to do quite a lot of glam when I head out for either day or night events, I’ve realised that some of the products I use on my skin actually don’t have an SPF. I’d advise that…

by
Keep Reading