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Gin is the new thing, and we are all here for it.

I’ve teamed up with STEAM RESTAURANT STELLENBOSCH to bring you exciting new specials: Be prepared to be amazed 🤩https://instagram.com/steamrestaurantstellenbosch?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=nuvsmpbxuuyv

1. Major Herbert – a refreshing drink,Probably my favorite out of all of them.

Sugarbird gin is the main ingredient, and definitely the star of the show. https://www.sugarbirdgin.com/#

Fitch & Leedes Indian tonic to give that extra kick https://www.fitchleedes.co.za

Juniper berries and dried sour figs to compliment the drink 100%.

2. Officer Maria – a unique floral experience

Amari Atlantic gin https://www.amarigin.com.

Barker&Quin hibiscus tonic , to give that unique taste https://www.barkerandquin.co.za/home/

Mint & sunflower seeds to bring the whole drink together.

3. Sir Earnest- great fruity sensation, also a big favorite

• Mckruger gin ( die volstruis ) http://www.mckrugerspirits.co.za

Barker&Quin Indian tonic https://www.barkerandquin.co.za

Apple & cinnamon to give the drink that extra kick

Overall, I can definitely recommend STEAM RESTAURANT , there is something for everyone, and the best part about all, if you don’t want anything on the menu, they’ve got a AMAZING mixologist that loves creating new drinks, and he will create it according to your taste.

Go give them a go, and go check out their Instagram page – https://instagram.com/steamrestaurantstellenbosch?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1fcqdm5ooct0g

So.. we’ve all been waiting for the 200 days of January to end, am I right?😂

If you are still waiting on that pay check, but need a new outfit, I got you💜

So I’ve been on the hunt lately, actually just a shopaholic, but anyway . I recently discovered a really good factory store. I’ve been looking for a nice dress for a few occasions I’ve got coming up, and I just don’t want to pay ridiculous prices for something I probably won’t wear again, because I’ve made that mistake way to many times before

So lets start off with the obvious – China Town.

We’ve all been there, and fallen in that hole.

Probably the best place to find cute replicas or even just something very cheap, but still passable.

My only issue is- SIZING 👎🏻 I get that you can’t trust their sizes, but if you are curved or even just “oddly shaped” , your not getting anything there, unless you spend 10 hours actually trying on everything (because their sizes aren’t even the same in the exact same product 😂).

You’re in luck if the item is made out of some sort of stretch.

I personally felt attacked – because I am not a size XXXXL , but some of them won’t even go over my head 😂

And then, when it comes to pants/shorts whatever you are into, they’ve got you covered, and that I don’t understand at all. It’s not that they have “big” sizes, but it just magically fits. Let me explain: so I am normally a size 10/12 in Pick n Pay jeans, Mr.Price ( I don’t even try anymore) size 38+ , Cotton on Size 12/14. So I don’t really have a size , but you get it. So at China Town, I’m a 8/10, and then it’s still lose around my legs ( bear in mind: my legs are surprisingly very thin, compared to the rest of my body).

What I’m trying to say is: I found a dress😂 bought the Navy one, because, hiding my food baby would just be so much easier than in the aqua one.( Got this one is a medium, so I don’t feel like a troll😎)

What did I learn : STRECH IS GOOD and don’t even try to fit into the XXXXL non stretchy dress, just leave it alone🖐🏻😂

Clothing junction .https://clothingjunction.co.za

• Rare find, to be honest. Don’t know if I’ve just been living under a rock, but I’ve never been in this store before.
• We recently got our own store in Durbanville area, at the new Shoprite shopping center that is newly renovated. I passed the store by accident when I was actually on my way to one of the China shops to find some cheap jewelry for a bachelorette, and decided to go in.
• Now, I might be wrong, but it’s a factory store, that sells other brands,but at a fraction of the original price.
• I didn’t have alot of time to browse around as the store was closing, but I found a few items.
• Now to my surprise, they had a lot of difference in their sizing,but it’s still a factor shop and they don’t offer every size, but most of the items were fairly reasonable with their sizes.
• I picked up a few items and I rushed to the changing room, and to my surprise, everything fitted me.( also it is normal SA sizing, so I can’t be to impressed😂)
• Out of the 3 items I got, I was the most impressed by the maroon body suit, because they normally don’t fit me, even in the biggest size, this one was a Large and for once I didn’t look like a stuffed sausage.

• I also found two cute summer dresses, the sizing is a bit different, as the pink strappie dress is a XL and the orange t-shirt dress is a M, so you would have to play around and try on different styles and sizes to find your perfect mach,and I’m very excited to test out these items, see how good the quality is and so on.

• Just a little something to leave you with: I PAYED LESS THST R200 FOR ALL THREE OF THESE ITEMS🤩😬

So i conclusion, I personally feel, if you go and hunt for that bargain, you’ll definitely find one.

***Let me know if you’ve ever had the same experience at China Town & if you are going on a bargain hunt this weekend👌🏻***

Xxx

❌❌Be prepared for alot of Elgin spam❌❌

This past weekend we had a wonderful get away to Elgin, right in between Cape Town and hermanus side.

I was so surprised, Elgin has so much to offer.

Lets start with Peregrine farm stall:http://peregrinefarmstall.co.za

1. Farm stall
2. Coffee shop
3. Kids play area
4. Boutique shops
5. Restaurants
6. Everson’s ciders
7. Happy saks

There is so much to do and so much to eat and drink, obviously I was in heaven.

So I set off to find the drinks, to my surprise, Everson’s is in a little container with the cutest setup. So we did a cider tasting, and i went for the Pomegranate one.

I took my cider and plunged down in to a happy sak and enjoyed the rest of my duration right there.

I was so relaxed and just felt free, in the country air and no worries, i was in my happy place.

If you ever drive past Elgin, just make a pit stop, you wont be disappointed 👌🏻

First beauty post alert💕

So… I’m a sucker for a new foundation, highlight, bronzer ect ect (basically every thing😝).

So when I walk in to Clicks or Discem, you’ll find me in the makeup section, for hours. I don’t know what it is, but I don’t even pay that mach attention to myself😂

So I’ll be looking, testing, examining for hours. But I alway tend to end up at Wet n Wild or Essence, just because it’s so affordable, but still some of the best drugstore brands we have here in South Africa.

So lets get in to these few goodies I found :

1- Wet n Wild photofocus foundation in nude ivory:

I know this product isn’t very new, and the hype is over, but when it first came out I got some samples at the shop and tested it for a week or so. HATED it, it was so orange on my skin and it didn’t last all day. So i just didn’t buy it. Then a few weeks later my foundation was so finished, I had to get a new one fast. So I went and bought this, because it was on special and I decided give it a go. Turns out that sample was old or something, because I LOVED THIS FOUNDATION . No orange tones, stayed throughout the day, still not as long as I wanted, but it did the job. So I’m very happy.

2- Wet n Wild highlighter : OMG I’ve never seen anything as pigmented and glowing. All i have to say is : MAKE MORE SHADES. Because believe it or not, thats the “lightest” one I could find, and that is not for my skin tone.

3- Smudge pressed powder : A very affordable powder range , very pigmented and does the job. I’m not a big powder fan, as my skin type is very put there, one day it’s oily, the next day it’s dry. I guess thats called combination skin😂 but i use the powder to set my makeup and I’m very impressed.

I am excited to hear what your favorite makeup item is? What is your go to brand? Let’s discuss down below💜

I’m a sucker for a nice Sunday lunch.

And that’s exactly what Poplars restaurant has to offer. With a nice farm feel and an amazing outside patio, you can’t go wrong.

Their menu is quite versatile, basically they have everything from salmon to pasta. But very limited, as their whole menu is one page, but there is something for everyone.

So obviously I had the lamb shank, and let me tell you, SHARE with a hungry friend. As it is one BIG meal, but oh so delicious. Because it doesn’t just stop at Lamb shank, you get sweet potato mash and roast veg as well. Perfectly cooked, amazing combinations.

Definitely take your loved ones for a stunning lunch with an amazing atmosphere.

Hello world.

My name is Mieke, and I’m obsessed with all things beauty, fashion , food and alcohol.

I’ve always admired these “insta-bloggers” and just decided that 2019 is going to be my year. I am doing this solely because it’s my passion, ask anyone who knows me. That 4 things is all i do.

I love finding new places to go eat, try new dishes and exotic drinks. And maybe vlog my whole experience?

I try and stay on trend with the fashion, but sometimes I have pretty funny remarks I think the world needs to hear and join me in my little bubble of laughter.

I don’t even know where to start with “beauty ” because I am definitely not a expert, but I LOVE everything and i buy all of it , like i need it?😂 i love trying out new trends and new products, and I would love to share that with you.

I want this space to be for all the fat alcoholics that also loves being girly,so lets do this💜

Thanks for joining me!

Please feel free to brows around and leave your opinions and suggestions 💜