Glam Palm vs GHD

I still remember the first day a GHD went through my hair. It was a transformation like no other. My hair was straight as an arrow. No other straightener had ever given me such excellent results on my curly hair.
Years later my GHD is still going strong. It does the job, not as well as it used to, but I can leave the house with decent looking straight or curly hairstyles.
When I had first bought the GHD my demands were simple. Curls and straightening.
I needed a new straightener and was then faced with the decision : CLOUD NINE, GHD or GLAM PALM.

I had ruled out the Cloud Nine as many people I know personally had complained of faults with the iron.

A friend of mine had recommended the Glam Palm. I was skeptical at first as this brand isn't easily available at many salons. I also had not heard much on the product.  After much research I was almost convinced. However, there was still a voice at the back of my head telling me to stick to the tried and tested GHD. I then researched further by asking around and internet search and was then disappointed to find out that the GHD was no longer the quality product we all relied on. Many complained that the iron broke easily and had many factory faults.

I finally gave in and got the Glam Palm. It is amazing! The product does all that it promises. Unlike the GHD which leaves your hair looking burnt and dry, the Glam Palm leaves your hair feeling soft and shiny. The iron really does enhance hair colour.
The packiaging is chic and stylish. It also comes with a bag, clips and Tetone Film.
Straight or curly, Glam Palm is the iron for you.

Mali's Indian Restaurant

Recently we went for a Friday lunch at, Mali's Indian Restaurant
(77 Smiso Nkwanaya Road -old Goble Road, Morningside, Durban). From what I have heard their South Indian food tastes close to the dishes made in south India
The restaurant had a warm colour palette decorated with indian trinkets.

We all decided on having the Masala Dosa, a popular South Indian dish.
It basically is an extremely thin and crispy pancake that encloses a yellow potato curry.
It was a great choice.
We also tried the Dal Makhani, which wasn't as great.
The service was warm and friendly. I would go back for that Dosa any day.

Kam's Birthday Weekend-late post

Last month was one of my bff's 24th birthday, so we made a weekend of it! Here's a few pics of what we got up to.

LOCATIONS:
-Burger King (Pavilion)
-Makaranga Botanical Gardens and the restaurant within the estate, Nonna. The service was absolutely terrible, long waiting periods for basic orders. At least the view made up for it.
-Woolworths (Westville Mall)
-Kam's House
-Tiger Tiger (Durban)
-Firkin (Pavilion)

The Jazzman.

My father has been a guitarist for many years and along the way he has made many friends. Over the last few years his "best bro" (for the lack of a less young-kid thing to say) and him started a band together, 45th Avenue. Ravi Subramoney is a well known musician in and around Durban and is also a resident actor in the hilarious comedy shows The Dingalings.

Tonight my Dad came home from his weekly band practice and called me to his room. He had just showed me the best gift that he had (and ever will) receive. His  friend Ravi had handcrafted him a guitar and had named it Jazzman after a song my father had written.
What an amazing gift. I just had to post this up on the blog. Art and music is fashion. But friendship is always in style.

"What a journey of joy and mistakes...I built it for a wonderful friend and brilliant musician who penned the song by the same name and many have heard its distinct African beat...Hey Mr. Jazzman play me a tune. It's been so long since we heard you play." - Ravi

Daddy Daughter Day Durban

My parents have just come back from Cape Town and oh man did I miss them. I took a few days off and spent this entire day with my daddy. We first caught a bit of the Oscar trial and had some tea.

We then headed of to check out the reconstructed Blue Lagoon. The development didn't look fully completed. However the natural beauty of ocean meeting river made up for it all. We also witnessed a local fisherman catch a baby sand shark (I hope he doesn't plan on eating it).
Taking a drive down the coast we noticed a marquee and stage being set up for the Indaba. We meandered through the roads around Ushaka and walked along the canal. The day ended with a stop at the Moyo on the pier. Beautiful sights and my dad. What more could a girl ask for?

Sister Sunday

Sundays don't always have to be sad and gloomy. Turn your Sundays into a day of pure relaxation. Hit the refresh button to warm yourself up to a new week ahead. A week of new possibilities, new ideas and yes, new frustrations. But that is why we have Sunday, to comfort us and remind us that it is ok to just relax and take some time out for ourselves without the constant running around and stress.
This Sunday we were blessed with a beautiful sunshiny day. My sister and I spent the better half of this afternoon at the Botanical Gardens. We arrived with arms full of snacks,cushions and things to read. We left with a gallery full of Instagram worthy pictures and a ready-for-the-weekend-ahead attitude.

PS. A good way to end a Sunday. Movie night. Janine and I are off to the Pavilion, to check out the new movie theatre and watch The Other Woman.