[BEAUTY]: Red China Lipstick

"Red China" - Bodyography

"Red China", it might just be my perfect red lipstick! 

Now, us girls know the struggle is real when trying to find a red lipstick that suits you. Should it be cool toned, warm toned? Can I wear it through all seasons? 

Imagine finding a red lipstick that hydrates your lips? This is what the Bodyography Lipstick is like! The Aloe Vera based formula helps keep lips nourished and moisturised. It even smells good!

It has a great pigment yet is also easy to remove at the end of the day. 

I wore this the other night and received so many compliments! Another great thing about the Bodyography brand is that they are cruelty-free; eco-conscious and their packaging is minimal and recyclable. 

This lipstick retails for R230.00 and more info can be found here.

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[ECO]: Easy Ways To Go Green in 2016

With 2016  rocking and rolling for everyone already, what's a better time to start being green than now? 

While going green is a process, these are a few easy steps you can take on your journey of being more eco-friendly. 

♥ Switch your light bulbs to energy saving Compact fluorescent lightbulbs - they use about one 1/3 of electricity and last 10 times longer.

♥ Switch off wall sockets when not in use as they draw a lot of "phantom/vampire" energy while not in use.

♥ Stepping away from your computer for more than 20 minutes? Switch it to "sleep mode" and make sure to power off at the end of the day.

♥ Switch off the tap while brushing your teeth and make sure to have leaking taps fixed.

♥ Plant a tree

♥Start your own vegetable garden

♥  Print on both sides of paper and try go as electronic as possible in terms of documents etc

♥ When buying new beauty products, do your research to find out whether they are cruelty-free or not

♥ Buy local foods, this provides jobs for your community and saves on transport costs.

♥ RECYCLE - REUSE - REDUCE

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[ANNOUNCEMENT]: Earth Life Media

Big News for The Glam Green Girl!

Earth Life Media is an eco-marketing agency based in the beautiful suburb of Somerset West, Western Cape. I'm thrilled to announce that I am now the Official Ambassador for Earth Life Media! 

Their mission, as a company, is to support businesses and entrepreneurs within the green, wellness and sustainability community across South Africa and Africa.

Earth Life Media has been the given account to manage the strategy, digital brand illumination and business development for SA’s first all green lifestyle event, Earth Expo 2016. With this, has come the appointment of myself as an ambassador for the Earth Expo 2016.

Here is the link to the press release - “In selecting Taylor-Memmory as our brand ambassador, the natural fit was evident. Cassidy is an inspiring and compassionate role-model who will be representing our brands with great pride in both the online and offline space,” says Judi Lopes, managing director of Earth Life Media.

I'm thrilled to be a part of a company who's strengths lie in building trustworthy relationships between brands, stimulating conversations and increasing awareness for both the community and its stakeholders to take action and stand accountable. 

For more information on this amazing company, you can visit Earth Life Media and for bookings or inquiries, you can contact Judi Lopes (solutions@earthlifemedia.co.za). 

I'm so looking forward to this new chapter in the life of The Glam Green Girl and can't wait to share it with you all!

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[ECO]: Greening Your Office

Eco Tips for The Workplace

Image Source: Jeff Sheldon from Unsplash

Being green in your home is one thing, but carrying it through to your workplace is fantastic! How does one go about greening your office? Well here are a few tips I've put together for you:

1) At the offices I currently work at, we've implemented a recycling system so we all sort our trash into paper; plastic; tin and glass and this gets picked up once a week. Try google companies that will come pick up your recycling for you, or where you can drop it off. 

2) Need to print out documents? We use scrap paper (paper that's already been printed on the one side). Better yet though, try go as digital as possible. 

3) Unfortunately, some documents still need to be printed out in this digital day and age, so try make sure the paper you're buying is recycled paper. 

4) Keep files on computer (make sure to back it up though) instead of file cabinets.

5) When using the copier/printer, use it on draft mode or 'eco' mode as some new copiers have. You'll save on ink and try print on both sides.

6) Power down. Unplug your chargers when they are not being used, switch off unnecessary lights and when leaving work make sure your computer has shut down and is not just on 'sleep mode'. 

7) Use compact fluorescent bulbs. This uses less electricity. Also try and use as much natural light as possible. This can even be achieved by having light coloured decor which helps reflect light. 

8) Find out who stays in your area and carpool to work - your petrol tank will be much happier!

9) Green you office with small indigenous plants, helps emit oxygen into the air and gives the office a friendlier appeal. 

10) Inquire about using green cleaning products in the bathrooms and kitchens. 

Hope these tips have helped? Let me know if you have any great eco tips for the office?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[ECO]: Reuse Coffee Grounds

Reusing Your Coffee Grounds

Image: Unsplash / Drew Coffman 

I love a good cup of Joe as much as the next person, but have you ever thought about what you can do with the leftover coffee grounds after your demolished your morning wake-up pot?

Here is what you can do with with your coffee grounds:

♥ Add them to your compost pile (also helps get rid of the smell of the compost)

♥ Scatter the coffee grounds around plants that are being attacked by snails and slugs

♥ Deodorize your bins by adding some to an old pantyhose and tying it around the lid.

♥ Get rid of odors in our fridge by adding some to a bowl and leaving it in your fridge for a few weeks

♥ Fertilize your soil or put some in a spray bottle with water when gardening

♥ Add a small amount to chocolate baked goods to add extra flavour

♥ Scrub your pots and pans gently with some coffee grounds and a sponge

♥ Create a scrub for your body (Great for treating those cellulite areas)

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Comfort Zone Scrub

Body Strategist Scrub from Comfort Zone

I was first introduced to Comfort Zone through Davines, this is because it falls part of the Davines brand. Through my reviews of Davines, you will have read how I respect the company for their sustainability efforts and their amazing hair care products. Naturally I was enticed to try some of their skin care products. 

Comfort Zone products are developed and produced in Parma, Italy and the wonderful thing is that the facility uses 100% of it's energy from renewable sources! They also off set their carbon footprints through reforestation projects - such a fan of companies like this!

The Body Strategist Scrub is a renewing body scrub that leaves your skin feeling soft and and silky. Made from a mixture of alpha hydroxy acids and fruit extracts, these granules create an exfoliating effect which eliminates dead skin cells. 

This scrub can be used on either dry or wet skin and can then be rinsed off in the shower. I've tried both ways and I both work effectively to give you smooth and soft skin. 

90% of the ingredients are of natural origin plus this scrub is free of parabens; mineral oils and silicon. 

I use a body scrub weekly, sometime twice a week, I just love how my skin feels afterwards. Becareful not to over exfoliate your skin as you don't want to cause damage to your beautiful skin. 

R580 for 200ml - see the Comfort Zone SA Facebook Page for more details 

Do you love body scrubs as much as I do?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: Human + Kind Skincare

BB Cream and Day & Night Cream from Human + Kind Skincare

Before I tell you about the two Human + Kind skincare products I reviewed, let me tell you about the brand first. Human + Kind is a natural skincare brand from Ireland. They are all for multi-tasking products that contain no nasty ingredients as they are chemically free and a very environmentally conscious brand. They are also cruelty free which I just love! 

Can we all take a minute to appreciate the amazing packaging that this brand offers? It's so eye-catching and fun!

The product that I had my eye on the most from Human + Kind was the BB Cream in Light to Medium. This BB Cream does everything it states it will - it helps to firm, hydrate, conceal, illuminate and even out skin tone. I found that it gives great coverage and keeps your skin hydrated through out the day (I think this is due to the aloe vera it contains). It has a creamy consistency and feels so light on your skin. Use your fingers; a sponge or a brush to apply and you're set for the day! This product retails for R254,99 at Wellness Warehouse.

I was actually pleasantly surprised when it came to this Day & Night Cream. In my mind I was thinking "If it can be used in the day, won't it be too light for my night time routine and if it can be used at night, won't it be too heavy for the day?". Like I mentioned, I was pleasantly surprised by how well this cream works both day and night. Thanks to the active ingredient of Avocado Oil, which is packed with vitamins, you skin is nourished and locks in nutrients. It works for both your morning and evening skincare routine as it's light and not greasy yet still very hydrating. This cream retails for R249,99 from Wellness Warehouse .

A brand that looks after the planet while looking after your skin, is definitely high in my books! What do you think?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx 

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[ECO]: Magaliesberg Canopy Tour

Ziplining Through Magaliesberg with Canopy Tours South Africa

Terrifying; exhilarating; exciting; adrenaline charging; electrifying; thrilling and most certainly

nerve racking are the adjectives I would use to describe the Canopy Tour I recently did in Magaliesberg, South Africa.

I thought I was going to be brave and wasn't even nervous about it but once I got to the first platform, I thought to myself "What on earth did I sign myself up for". 

Before I carry on babbling about my nerves, let me start from the beginning of my adventure. My brother and I drove to Magaliesberg and could not stop talking about how excited we were. Once we arrived at the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour, we were warmly greeted and went for a safety briefing. Every aspect of the tour was explained to us in detail and we were left feeling secure about our safely on the tour. While on the canopy tour, you are attached at all times, even while waiting on the platforms, and while you are zip lining, you are connected to 4 cables so there is zero chance of you falling. 

Once you are kitted up in your harnesses, you take a quick 4x4 ride to the 2,400 million year old Magaliesberg Mountain and traverse through the Ysterhout Kloof (the second oldest range in the world). There are 11 platforms and you zig zag through the gorge. 

After about the second zipline, I began to feel myself relax and appreciate the nature that I was observing. I took a moment to look around and even looked down, yes that's right, I looked down. I definitely wasn't as brave as my brother who pretty much wanted to go upside down he was having so much fun. 

Our guides were Richard and Lucky who were absolutely fantastic! Not only did they make you feel completely safe and reassure you with every line, but they encouraged you and supported you with each platform. Throughout the canopy tour, our wonderful guides taught us so much about the mountain; ecology; bird and animal life. It was great to learn about the eco system of the Magaliesberg Mountains and encourages you to be more eco-conscious! 

So what does one wear to a canopy tour? Comfy clothes (I chose leggings cause they the comfiest for me) and closed shoes (I wore my Nike trainers). Also, don't forget to apply lots of sunscreen as you are out there for about 2 hours in the sun!

Below are some photos of Ryan and I's experience:

There are Canopy Tours at the following locations: 

Tsitiskamma

Karkloof

Magaliesberg

Magoebaskloof

Drakensberg

Swaziland

The next one on my list? Magoesbaskloof as you get to go past 3 waterfalls! How cool is that!

You can find more information at Canopy Tour Website.

Here's something exciting for those that are booking a tour in October - it's the #Ispysomethingwild competition! You can click here for more information. Go and enter now :P 

A big thank you to MCT Footage Production Crew for the photos; Canopy Tour SA and Magaliesberg Canopy Tour for the experience and Sparkling Waters Hotel for the accommodation (a review on the hotel will be up soon) and Skye for putting this all together! I can't wait to do it again soon!

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[ECO]: Paper Recycling

Why Should We Recycle Paper?

Image: Unsplash

Those that have been reading my blog for a while now, know that I have an obsession when it comes to recycling. I can become quite hectic over it but I feel in terms of the environment, it's a good obsession to have. Over the next few weeks I'll be chatting more about recycling but today's post features a few facts on paper recycling.

While paper is pretty much a necessity in our everyday lives, we're luckily switching over to the electronic side of things but we still use so much paper everyday, and while it may be essential, the trees that are being cut down for it are far more essential.

Did you know that recycling one tonne of paper can save the following?
17 Trees
3.3 cubic yards of landfill space
9 barrels of oil
4000 kilowatts of energy
7000 gallons of water

So how can you play your part?

1) Change to electronic billing - this saves all those bills being thrown in the bin.

2) Need to print something out? Try use both sides of the page.

3) Keep a paper recycling bin right next to the photocopier and fax machine at the office, you'll be surprised how quickly it will fill up.

4) Subscribe to your favourite magazine or newspaper digitally.

5) Buy recycled paper. Using old paper to make new paper uses a lot less energy.

6) Visit Treevolution to find out where you can take your paper recycling to or if it can be collected from your house.

Need any help with recycling? Drop me a message - I'd love to help, like I've said, it's a passion!


Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[REVIEW]: LUSH Ultrabland

The LUSH Cult Classic - Ultrabland

 



Ultrabland... bland? How about UltraAMAZING! This facial cleanser is ultra effective and ultra hydrating!

 

This cleanser has a oily, yet creamy consistency and is so gentle on your skin. Made from ingredients such as Almond Oil; Rosewater and beeswax (other ingredients are listed below), this cleanser helps remove make up as well as thouroughly cleanses the skin.

 

 

This cleanser doesn't have much of a scent which might be where the bland part of the name comes in but it's the effectiveness that counts!

 

Warm up a small amount in your hands and then apply it to your face, rub it in with some love and tenderness. After massaging it into your skin you can use a cloth or cotton wool pad with some warm water to wipe it off.

 

Your skin is left hydrated and clean! No wonder this is one of the Lush founders' number one desert island products!

 

Plus a great thing about this packaging is that it's made from 100% recycled plastic!

 

 

It's R120.00 for the 45g tub (this is the 45g one) or R190.00 for the 100g tub and you can find it here on the Lush website.

 

Have you used Ultrabland yet?

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[VIDEO]: Lush Haul June 2015

My First Impressions of LUSH

 



Last week I got to check out the new Lush store in Gauteng - it's so beautiful! I feel like I need a whole day there!

 

I confessed in my video that I'm a Lush newbie, you can find out why on the video but I bought some great products that I'm in the process of testing out and was spoilt with an amazing goodie bag.

 

The products I feature in the video are as follows:

 

♥ Rose Jam Bubble Room

♥ Tisty Toasty'

♥ Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly

♥ Honey I washed The Kids

♥ Sex Bomb Bath Ballistic

♥Ultrabland Facial Cleanser

♥Angels on Bare Skin

♥Bohemian

♥Lush Handmade Colour Pigment

 

I'd really love to know what products you recommend I try next? What are your favourites?

 

 

Look out for reviews on these products soon!

 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[REVIEW]: Davines Essential Haircare - MINU

The Minu Family from Davines' New Essential Haircare Line

 



Before I tell you more about this hair care range from Davines, I have to tell you about what makes me love this brand even more! The Slow Food project!

 

What is that? Well, Davines have partnered up with the non-profit Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity by joining the Presidia Project. Basically they are helping to protect the Earth's biodiversity by helping certain areas to continue to grow plants that are indigenous to that area and help prevent the disappearance of a genetic heritage. Their goal is to relaunch the economy of these areas and prevent the extinction of local artisan traditions.

 

Each family in the Essential Haircare line contains one specific active ingredient from a Slow Food Presidium. The MINU range contains an extract of Salina Caper which is grown by Mr Salvatore DÁmico on his farm in Messina (Salina Island).

 

These capers help protect colour and have quercitin which is a powerful amino acid that helps to protect the structure of the hair.

 

Now to chat about the MINU range. Firstly, may of you will have realised that a products scent is important to me, these products have a sweet, citrus scent thanks to the orange blossom notes which I do enjoy as it's not too overpowering. Secondly, using these products differs if you have fine or course hair (I'll explain both). The MINU range is all about illuminating and protected cosmetically coloured hair.

 

Fine Hair:

Use the shampoo, rinse it out and repeat (I do this with all shampoos as it helps remove product build up from your hair). Secondly you can use the conditioner if you want, leave it on for 10 minutes, rinse it out. Then apply the serum. You can skip the conditioner step if you want to and just spray the serum on towel-dried hair. Don't rinse it off.

 

Course hair:

 

Shampoo twice (the same as fine hair). Apply the Mask and leave it on for 10 minutes, rinse off and then apply the serum. Don't rinse it off.

 

My Thoughts:

 

I enjoyed all the products in the range, they are amazing and really leave your hair feeling stronger and healthier. I have a lot of hair, but it's fine so I did feel the Mask was a bit too heavy for my hair but it's great to use every few weeks to give your hair a boost. Plus if you pop in at Carlton, you can have the conditioner or mask applied and then add the Micro Mist treatment - its so divine!

 

 Shampoo - R230 for 250ml

 Conditioner - R225 for 250ml

 Mask - R345 for 250ml

Serum - R 290 for 150ml.

 

You can find out more on the Davines website or their facebook page.

 

What are your favourite Davines products?

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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