Life By Asha Singh

"When you buy from a small business, you are not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad pay mortgage and a student pay for college." I'm sure you've come across this quote somewhere, and I can't think of it being more relevant than it is right now. Where's the local is lekker spirit? In South Africa supporting local is even more important because these businesses give our economy a much needed push and employ locals so that they have more cash money to support themselves and their families. This year I wanted to prioritise supporting small to medium businesses.

With the goal of powerful storytelling at its core, the collection features both new groupings as well as renewed styles that reflect the current appetite for chunkier and more stylized footwear. The look of the women’s collection is directed decidedly forward. Trendy details and of-the-moment colours and treatments define this season’s offerings.

Black Friday may be long gone, but truth be told many of us haven't finished Christmas shopping yet. I mean, empty stockings and Christmas trees are a real struggle fam. We're also presented with so many options , that finding the right one can be difficult. 

" Tiger’s Milk is the best destination for ‘dude food’, made good. Epitomising handcrafted goodness with a menu that takes pizza, grills and burgers to the next level, pair these with our locally made Tiger’s Milk Lager and you’re sure to leave satisfied" Tigers Milk , a restaurant that falls under the Life & Brand Portfolio of restaurants, recently opened a long awaited branch in Durban (Finally!). What's even better is that Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World is home to the new Tigers Milk restaurant - adding the benefit of an awesome location that's centrally located and has a ton to do just a few minutes away (Not to mention beach views for days!) While just having launched in September, it's already a favourite with so many people I follow raving about it on social media. Positioning themselves as the new happening place to be in Durban , you can expect good music, instagramable spots, live performances on some nights (The launch party on...

Us millennials don't just think of food as a way to satisfy our hunger - food is a whole experience . For that very reason you expect the restaurant to be a whole vibe and 14 on Chartwell lives up to that expectation. This classy restaurant located in Umhlanga, Durban makes the perfect destination for drinks with the girls, a date night or a special occasion like a birthday party . Notoriously usually fully packed especially on the weekend (With a reservation pretty much always necessary to get a table fyi), you can tell that it's incredibly vibey.

What makes you feel the most wanted ? What does it mean to feel the most wanted ? It means feeling flamboyant, passionate and authentic, feeling free, adventurous, untimeable and playful . In other words feeling the most wanted is about feeling like the most empowered version of yourself.

Nimue’s challenge and promise is simple. Take up the 12 Week Challenge and if you can’t ditch your foundation in week 13, we will give you your money back.

When you think of touristy things to do in Cape Town , there's no doubt that Table Mountain dominates that list. The list of people who've been to Cape Town and people who've been up to Table Mountain is pretty much mutually exclusive right? While the actual mountain is what we consider synonymous with Table Mountain Nation Park, the Good Hope also falls under Table Mountain National Park. And within the Good Hope is where you'll find the Cape Point Nature Reserve.  

Waking up to the sound of birds chirping faintly in the background. You've just had th e most relaxing sleep on a gigantic king size bed, lying on a cozy electric blanket. You get up, freshen up in the en suite bathroom then make your way to the lounge area of the cottage. You go straight for the curtain that covers the huge glass doors to the patio . Unlike any other patio, yours comprises of a cute little wooden stoep surrounded by a brimming dam . In the distance you see a picture picture backdrop of trees, some covered in sparse autumn leaves and some as green as emeralds . As you open the glass door you feel the midlands chill - first the cold hits your lips then your nose then your whole body. But the cold fresh air makes you feel alive. 

Saturday night is curry night at Vasco's restaurant in the Hilton Hotel Durban with their Curry Cup buffet . Is there any other food you'd want to dig into on a Saturday in a city known for its rich Indian cuisine? I think not ;)

With summer around the corner, it's no surprise if you're looking at hair removal options that are the most effective and efficient.  Shaving? Only last like 2 days and leaves you with the worse stubble. Waxing? Lasts a week which is great but then you have to wait another 2 or 3 weeks for the hair to be long enough to wax again - which means 2 or 3 weeks of hairy legs. So not cool for summer beach days. There are other options like tweezing, threading and sugaring but these are more for specific areas like brows.  As you can tell from the title of this post, we're going to look specifically at laser hair removal . I gave laser hair removal a try 2 years ago but I messed up one fundamental thing - you need to be consistent with it . I started it again a few months ago and this time I'm hoping to go all in. I asked Mariam Joosab from Simply Laser  for her expert opinion on all your most commonly asked questions  and some specific question...

The Girl Boss series aims to highlight the achievements of women just like you and me who are doing amazing things. Hopefully their stories will inspire you as much as they inspire me. This week we chat to  Valencia Bogdanovic , a qualified cosmologist and content creator/blogger behind Style Your Confidence Now.

When you think of going to the movies, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is popcorn. And while that's great and all, what about having a freshly made muffin and cappuccino ? Even better wouldn't it be nice to order that cappuccino and have it brought to your during the movie so that you can enjoy a hot coffee when the action begins and not just finish it while you're watching the 101 trailers? Wouldn't it be even better to have a huge comfy seat that you can make yourself comfortable in, be able to recline in your seat and have a more intimate cinema experience ?

The Girl Boss series aims to highlight the achievements of women just like you and me who are doing amazing things. Hopefully their stories will inspire you as much as they inspire me. This week we chat to  Zahra Dada , the digital entrepreneur behind Livalil.

When it comes to steak houses I can be as picky as the next person. You want your steak to be extra juicy and just the right texture , right? I was recently invited to experience a meal at Hussar Grill - regarded as one of the premium grill rooms in South Africa - a restaurant I've had my eye on for a while, and decided to give their steak a try. They have branches throughout the country and I tried out the Hussar Grill in Gateway, Durban. Location The restaurant is located at Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, Durban . Being located in Gateway Boulevard with so many restaurants around, it takes a special restaurant to stand out and Hussar Grill does just that.  Here is a list of all the branches:  Western Cape: Camps Bay, Durbanville, Franschhoek, George, GrandWest, Mouille Point, Paarl, Rondebosch, Somerset West, Steenberg, Stellenbosch, Willowbridge, Worcester Gauteng: Midrand - Waterfall, Montecasino, Morningside, The Grove KZN: Gateway, Kloof ...

"Immerse yourself in a life that moves you, because what you surround yourself with is what becomes your life." -Aurelia Nxumalo, Lawyer and Influencer The Wear You movement , by ethnic haircare brand Sta-Sof-Fro , is a meeting of the minds of women from all walks of life, with one thing in common- they are real women living in the real world . The seminar aims to celebrate #versatyle women, while imparting and sharing a wealth of knowledge about various key topics . It took place in Durban on the 27th of July 2019 and takes place in Johannesburg on 31 August 2019 as a full day seminar consisting of masterclasses by 13 powerhouse women as well as a panel discussion, Q&A and cocktail networking session. I attended the Durban one and the whole day was filled with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration and I thought I'd share some of the lessons I learnt with you. Lessons in Life, Money and Business You don't have to be a "POW...

The difference between success and failure is in taking the initiative. The Girl Boss series aims to highlight the achievements of women just like you and me who are doing amazing things. Hopefully their stories will inspire you as much as they inspire me. This week we chat to  Misha Lee , a mega talented photographer and creative entrepreneur.