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    Inspiration and having a voice in girl world

    So being a woman and being part of girl world I have had my fare share of bitchiness, backstabbing and cat fights, this I guess comes with the territory but ever since starting this blog and getting more in touch with other lady bloggers I have had a refreshing awakening. Inspiration. Inspiration I have been avoiding…

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    Tuesday Treasure with Bourjois South Africa and Clicks Stores

    Please excuse my writing today, last night like some crazy person I managed to bump my head so hard on the wall that my hubby heard it through his headphones, so with the faintest of headache and a fragile head I’m writing today’s post. Bourjois South Africa. Bourjois South Africa Today’s #TuesdayTreasure is with Bourjois South…

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    I review: Omega Nails Nail Lacquer and Glitter Pot

    I was lucky enough to win some products from Omega Nails South Africa with the facebook giveaway so I decided to review them for you! I received a couple of things but today’s review is about the French Collection Nail Lacquer and Glitter Pots. Omega Nails Nail Lacquer Omega Nails Nail Lacquer Omega Labs is…

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    The 28 Day #ChangeYourSkin Challenge with Kiehl’s Week 2

    Wow I can’t believe we are at the halfway mark with this challenge already! I am loving these products more and more each day. I turned 31 on Thursday and I am celebrated with amazing looking skin thanks to Kiehl’s! Challenge with Kiehl’s. Challenge with Kiehl’s Last week I mentioned that I noticed some oiliness on…

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    I review – Hey Gorgeous Mississippi Mud Pie Chocolate Face & Body Mask

    I have been lusting over the products on the Hey Gorgeous facebook page, for what feels like forever so when my birthday came along I got to chose my own gifts – my dear sweet hubby is always scared of getting me something I won’t like, but he knows me better than he thinks –…

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    I review – Garnier BB Cream for combination to oily skin

    I’ve read many good reviews on this product so I decided to put it to the test, but before we get to the review part of this post lets find out what a BB cream is. Garnier BB Cream Garnier BB Cream BB cream stands for blemish balm / blemish base / beauty balm. BB cream…

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    I Review – Almay Smart Shade, Smart Balance Pressed Powder

    I am a huge Almay fan, simply because their products are hypoallergenic and great quality, what more do you want?! I picked up this powder at Click’s beauty sale and paid only R80 for it. Almay Smart Shade Almay Smart Shade I’ve never been one for wearing foundation and I usually opt for a skin tone…

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    I Review: Almay Wake Up Eyeshadow in Exhilarate

    I’m so excited to start my review posts on the products that I purchased in my mini Clicks haul, so first up is the Almay Wake Up Eyeshadow in Exhilarate. The reason I am crazy about this one and why I tried it first is because it has a primer included! I know this isn’t a…

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    I review Avon’s little bottle of magic, the Ideal Flawless CC Color Corrector Cream

    I received this little bottle of magic from Beauty Bulletin to try and test for 2 weeks, I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised.  I have been using BB creams and what I’ve read on CC creams is that it’s somewhere between BB cream and foundation, so I expected it to be thick and…

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Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African Chocolate cake… but make it proudly South African 🇿🇦🍫🌿

This Rooibos Chocolate Cake is: ✨ rich
✨ soft
✨ dairy-free
✨ and dangerously addictive

It’s one of those recipes that tastes like comfort and nostalgia in every bite 🤍

Grab the recipe here 👇 (link to my blog in my bio)

https://www.lizna.co.za/rooibos-chocolate-cake-recipe/

Save this for your next baking day 🫶

#Rooibos #ChocolateCake #BakingFromScratch #FoodieSA #HomeBaker DessertInspo EasyBakes SouthAfricanFood CakeLovers BakeAndShare
I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health I’m honestly so frustrated with how women’s health gets treated like it’s optional or “not serious enough.”

I have PCOS. Not the cute, watered-down version people talk about. The real one. The one that messes with your hormones, your mental health, your body, your energy, your confidence… everything.

And now I have an ovarian cysts. One that has literally grown 1cm since February.

But somehow, monitoring that? Not important enough. Not covered. Not urgent.

Make it make sense.

We’re told to “keep an eye on it” but then denied the actual tools to keep an eye on it.

We’re told it’s “common” like that somehow makes it less serious.

We’re expected to just wait until something becomes an emergency before it’s taken seriously.

So basically… don’t treat it early, just deal with it when it gets worse?

PCOS isn’t just irregular periods. It’s linked to diabetes, depression, anxiety, fertility struggles, things that affect your whole life. But because it doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it gets brushed aside.

And the most exhausting part? Having to advocate for yourself when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of it all.

I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight to be taken seriously.

I’m tired of systems that only react when things get bad instead of helping prevent that point.

Women deserve better care. Full stop.

If you’ve dealt with something similar, I see you 🤍

#PCOSAwareness
#WomensHealthMatters
#InvisibleIllness
#MedicalAid
#DoBetter
2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨ I added a 2026: we’re leaving dull hair behind 😌✨

I added a little support system to my routine and let’s just say… my hair understood the assignment.

Lightweight, silky, and that mirror-like shine? we LOVE to see it 💁🏽‍♀️✨

@lorealparis

#MyShineResolution #GlycolicGloss #MirrorLikeShine #WorthIt #LorealParisZA lophaircare lorealparishair SP ad
If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you If you’ve ever considered getting a Mirena and you have PCOS… please read this first.

No one warned me that getting one could feel like being emotionally drop-kicked by a dementor.

I did my research. I knew about the “low hormones” and the “bit of discomfort.” I walked in thinking I was prepared.

I was not.

The insertion? Not just uncomfortable.
More like “grip the table and question your life choices” kind of pain.

Then came the plot twist:
They found a cyst. Which meant a 5-day course of Provera. Two pills a day.

So now picture this:
A dementor slowly sucking out your happy hormones
+
The Mad Hatter running your emotional control panel

That’s what those first few days felt like.

The cramps weren’t normal period cramps.

They were deep, constant, and very much giving “my uterus is filing a formal complaint.”

And the hormone shift? Immediate.
Not dramatic sadness. Just this weird, foggy, emotionally flat but somehow overwhelmed feeling. 

Like your brain is buffering… but never loads.

Nothing was “wrong.”

But WOW… that was a lot for my body.

I wish more people spoke about the immediate aftermath, not just the long-term benefits.

If you’ve experienced this too, please tell me I’m not alone 👀

And if you’re about to go through it: Rest.
Be gentle with yourself.

Line up a comfort show, trust me.

🖤

#PCOS #Mirena #WomensHealth #RealTalk #Hormones PCOSJourney
People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone? Me: o People: Why do you need 512GB on your phone?
Me: opens gallery 🍔🍕🍰📸

#FoodContent #FoodPhotography #FoodieLife #CameraRoll #FoodPictures
Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples. Reminder that date nights aren’t just for couples.
Sometimes the best ones are with your mom. 🥩🍷✨

Steak night at the Hussar Grill Mossel Bay.

#DateNight #MomDate #DinnerDate #HussarGrill #HussarGrillMosselBay
When you stop explaining yourself, you make room f When you stop explaining yourself, you make room for real peace.

You don’t need to justify your choices.

You just need to be honest — with yourself first.

✨ Comment “yes” if you needed this today.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #AuthenticallyYou #GentleReminders #SelfReflection
This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t alwa This sunset reminded me that holding on isn’t always brave.

Sometimes courage looks like letting go
and stepping into things that scare you —
trusting the ending might be softer than you expect.

🤍 Save this if you needed the reminder.

#QuietGrowth #SlowLiving #LettingGo #GentleReminders #SunsetTherapy
Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming Being referred to a specialist can be overwhelming, especially when you assume your medical aid will cover everything.

When my GP referred me to a gynecologist for my PCOS, I learned the hard way that medical aid doesn’t always pay the full amount.

That difference becomes an unexpected out-of-pocket expense.

Here’s how gap cover helps…

It bridges that gap by covering specialist shortfalls, even when medical aid falls short, from just R345 per month.

Because when you’re dealing with your health, the last thing you should worry about is the financial gap.

Check out NetcarePlus GapCare, link in bio

#NetcarePlus 
#GapCover 
#Ad 
@netcare_za
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