Spotted
This Valentine’s Day ignite your desire with these delectable aphrodisiac treats. They are sure to make your day extra-special and all the more exciting. So go on – eat up:
Oysters are known to have powerful aphrodisiac properties and make a sumptuous starter to your Valentine’s evening celebrations. Mussels, are also considered a passion food as are tender asparagus stems. This green vegetable is traditionally served to French grooms in preparation for their wedding night.
A main course drizzled with flavours of garlic, ginger, cinnamon, peppers or chilli will certainly enhance the romantic mood. The strong, musky scent of truffles will heighten your sense of touch while sweet basil, pine nuts and coriander offer an added libido boost.
Be sure not to pass up the tenderloin roast with a mustard and peppercorn sauce.
Spice things up with sprinklings of nutmeg. Known for its hallucinogenic properties, nutmeg will quickly induce that warm, fuzzy feeling for guaranteed starry eye moments of lovingness.
When it comes to dessert, chocolate is the benchmark food of love. It offers a quick energy boost and easily elevates your mood. Nothing like a decadent rich chocolate dessert to share with your loved one on the special day.
A delicious addition has to be strawberries and cream for the ultimate enticment of the senses.
Add sweet grapes to the mix for a seductive moment of juicy flavour. The ancient Romans believed grapes to be an aphrodisiac and considered the sensuous fruit a symbol of fertility. Vanilla ice-cream is a must-have side dish. The scent and flavour of vanilla is known to give you a strong dose of love lust.
Happy eating!
Hot Look
As the countdown to Valentine’s Day begins, have you given any thought to what look you want to rock on the big night?
Here are a few ideas to share:
The urban look for 2012’s fashion-savvy male is best described as edgy, sharp and contemporary.
Professional attire in black and animal print
Black remains the main colour for business; you always look professional. However, Leseli Moleka decided to take a different path by adding some animal print .
It’s a new year and back to work but are you finding your usual office wear suddenly limited, dull and boring?
There are only a few weeks of summer left and Lethubuhle Ngwenya decided to ruffle it up a bit at Sandton City in this frilled boob tube dress from Mr Price (R79,99).
Besides cool maxi dresses and cute shorts, the jumpsuit or playsuit is a trendy must-have for summer.
Lil’ Wayne rocked them at the 2011 VMAs; Nicki Minaj threw together a little leopard print ensemble and Kim Kardashian flaunts them at every available opportunity.
Loosen up this summer with a pair of stylish harem pants. Typically low crotch, slouchy and gathered at the waist, harem pants are fashionable for both men and women.
It’s finally time to pack away your winter warmers and show off those lovely legs in the season’s sexiest shorts.
Summer’s here so it’s finally time to pack away your winter warmers and get festive. Time to show off those lovely legs and show us just what your mama gave you!
The white tee with blue jeans is an enduring classic of casualwear and an essential basic in every man’s wardrobe.
Cork wedges are a must-have addition to any shoe collection. They are versatile enough to suit any occasion, comfortable, flattering and work well any age or body type.
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Most Wanted
Slap™ watches are the latest fad to hit our shores. If you haven’t already slapped one on, here’s why you should:
The Slap™ watch is a silicone watch band with a spring coil action that easily slaps onto your wrist, pretty much like those slap bracelets that were hugely popular in the 90s. The Slap™ watch is a novel time piece with an air of nostalgic cool, just like - as were Vanilla Ice, the discman and Tomagotchi.
The interchangeable watch face and band comes in 11 trendy colours like Purple Berry, Sunset Orange and Alabaster White. Mix and match 121 possible colour combinations to perfectly colour co-ordinate any outfit, a versatile fashion accessory for any occasion.
For an added glamorous edge the watches also come with bling watch faces and chic animal print inspired bands.
The Slap™ watch is eye-catching wrist candy to say the least. Its sleek design and racy colours also make it quite a fashion statement.
The watches are available in standard and Slap junior sizes from R299 to R499. They are easy to maintain and are water resistant. They make great gifts too.
Visit www.slapwatchsa.co.za to try out the right colour combinations that appeal to you before you buy.
You can get your Slap™watch at Xcessory Mix and Dream Nails at Sandton City. Remember if it doesn't say Slap™, it is not a Slap™ watch. For more information, contact info@slapwatchsa.co.za
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