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Local tea and coffee brands to check out
5 breakfast spots in Cape Town
Are we brunching or nah?
Where to volunteer at in Cape Town
It's the festive season. I don't enjoy this time of year and I'm not alone. It can be a tough time for a lot of folks whether you're estranged from family, coping with financial struggles or dealt with major life changes throughout this year. But I've found that giving back or contributing to other community... Continue Reading →
I gave up the pill and this is what happened
I honestly can't believe it's been six months since I dropped the pill. Time flies when life is hitting you at all angles, it seems. I made the decision to stop earlier this year and wrote about why I thought I needed a break. So, I'm doing a quick round-up about how I'm feeling since... Continue Reading →
Five basic skincare resources to check out
It's me, Alyx, back at it again with the skincare content. It's only been two weeks since my last skincare blog, but if I can't find the content I need, I'll make it. So hi! I'm not a dermatologist or an esthetician and I definitely can't hand out skincare advice like I studied it. But... Continue Reading →
Where to get curated ear piercings in Cape Town
You've probably heard about #curatedears or ear curation before. The internet's been talking about about "constellation piercings" for a hot minute now. Do your Googles and you'll find a Buzzfeed online short, Refinery29 clip, Vogue feature and more about this popular body mod trend. When talking about curated piercings, Maria Tash definitely comes up. A... Continue Reading →
An ongoing hair journey
Last year May, I chopped off quite a bit of my hair and wore it natural. If you told teenage Alyx, that one day I would wear my hair short and kroes, there'd be sheer horror all over my face. I've always had a soft spot for short hair, but never imagined I'd ever wear... Continue Reading →
How to approach people in your industry
Are you a student that recently graduated or just looking for some assistance when trying to get into an industry? Well, I have some #cool tips for you. I used to hire and train interns at one point in my career and had to encounter quite a few hopeful candidates. I've also approached people in... Continue Reading →
Updated skincare finds: products I’m trying out
It's August and the journey to somewhat clear skin continues. Welcome to part 3 of this ongoing series. As you know, I've got off the pill and was worried about a plethora of things, especially my skin barrier. I've got an update about that coming up soon, once I've passed the three month mark. Anyways,... Continue Reading →
