Top Ten: Dum dum di dum...

The squealing has begun in the office - the day is finally here. We've dressed-up in our English Eccentric best, and the kettle is on. Before I leave you to get lost in royal matrimony mania - here's today's top ten: Wedding Memorabilia.

It truly never ceases to amaze me what people come-up with... Stuff you never knew you wanted, and never will, but you get caught-up in the moment, and they make money out of it. So, here it goes - my pick of an utterly useless bunch:

First up, a crest from Anya Hindmarch which you can have out on absolutely anything you want...how nice!

If you're staying-in, relax with some Twinings Royal Wedding Commemorative Tea Blend and a Buiscuiteers Royal Wedding Biscuit Tin.... (I must confess, I would drink the tea, and eat the biccies)

There are also lovely bits for your house..

Tea Towels from Cath Kidston and Oliver Bonas

Halcyon Days China - these are great for people with the initails CW

Funny, but true posters from Not on the Highstreet

and Oliver Bonas matches (one begs the question...WHY?)

If you are lucky enough to be there, and are heading-out. Firstly, I'm not speaking to you, and secondly, don't leave home without:

Your Cath Kidston key ring

Your French Sole pumps (Hugh Hefner is a big fan)

Marks & Spencer brolly

and don't forget to put this on the dog from Mr and Mrs Wales (yes, that's an actual website)

But if these were all just too tasteful for you, you could always get some naff coasters or Crown Jewels - Condoms of Distinction (yes, really)...

or, my absolute favourite - William and Catherine nail art. Class-say!

Pinkies out, noses up and pip pip horah!

Good enough to eat...

Crabtree & Evelyn have recently launched a new collection: Citron. And I have to say, I'm more than a little addicted!

Honey and coriander notes are added to the lemon scent to deliver the most deliciously divine fragrance in the 9 to-die-for products in the range. Take your pick from: Refreshing Body Bar, R220 (for 3); Skin Cleansing Bath and Shower Gel, R250; Indulging Body Soufflé, R350; Skin Quenching Body Lotion, R250; Skin Smoothing Body Scrub, R275 (I could actually eat the whole tub); Creamy Hand Cleanser, R260; Deep Cleansing Hand Wash, R260; Hand Recovery, R270 and, my favourite, Hand Therapy, R290.

Buy online here, or at one of the 8 stores around the country.

Browns bag delight

Style destination, Browns is launching their own bag range. Founded in 1970 by Joan and Sidney Burstein, the store has gone from a small boutique at 27 South Molton Street, to being a style utopia, which spans from 23-27 in the same street.

This latest launch is a collaboration with designer, Melissa Lloyd Maish. The first bag, the Melissa, is manufactured in Italy using only the best Italian leather and has a silk lining which sports the store’s logo, and you can choose to have it in this grey or a deep terracotta. It will be available at Browns from May and will retail for £750.

A spot of bother...

As I sit in bed, drinking my first coffee of the day, and eating my 573^rd Easter egg in 4 days, I feel the need to tell you about my 2 favourite spot busting treatments.

That is besides Roaccutane, which changed my life! I know there has been bad press about it, but after 10 years of bad skin, tons of tablets, gallons of nasty solutions and more tears and suffering than was ever necessary, Roaccutane cleared-up my skin in weeks. So if you have problem skin (not one caused by chocolate and the like), I would advise you get yourself a fantastic dermatologist (I go to Dr de Kock at Constantiaberg), and give it a try.

But for those of you who, like me, have short term egg and bunny induced breakouts, try Elixir Purifying Spot Treatment, R35 ( buy online ) or Clarins Stop Blemish Control, R195.95, both will get rid of your spots in a day or two.

You could also stop with the chocolate, but where's the fun in that?

Vintage sale

You might have noticed that I love a vintage market/sale/shop.
So just letting you know that there is another one tomorrow afternoon at Beleza (corner of Kloof and Burnside) from 17h00 - 19h00.
There will be vintage pieces from R20 as well as free snacks and cocktails - does a girl need anymore reasons?

Top Ten: Nautical

My father is setting sail across the Atlantic again today in search of summer sun. Cape Town in April has proved far too cold for him. In honour of this, today’s top ten is the top ten products for the perfect nautical look. (Not my father’s, you understand).

So anchors away, fair winds and following seas to the Muirsheen Durkin!

1.      Bvlgari Sunglasses, R3520, Sunglass Hut

2.      Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir, R295

3.      Clarins Glossy Nail Colour in Clarins Red, R145

4.      Country Road Flare Leg Trousers, R1199, Woolworths

5.      MAC Lipstick in Lady Bug, R155

6.      Physicians Formula Eyedefiner Felt Tip Eye Marker in Ultra Black, R125

7.      Daniel Hechter Breton Top, R299, Truworths

8.      Elma Wedge Boots, R799, Zoom

9.      Skin Doctors Supermoist SPF30+, R545

10.   Polo Capri Tote Shopper, R595, Luggage Warehouse

An oldie but a goodie

This has to be my favourite product of all time. I use it every single day... on my lips, on my cuticles, on any dry skin, on insect bites, and on my animals.

Invented by Elizabeth Arden in 1930 for her Thoroughbreds’ legs, this cream has evolved from a skin salve into an entire skin care range.

As well as the original Skin Protectant, a Lip Protectant Stick (with tinted variants), Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15, Sun Defense for Face SPF50, Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment and Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment are now also available.

Happy birthday Dazed and Bemused!

Wishing my Dazed and Bemused friend, Gina the happiest birthday!
Knew you'd love this:

Follow her at: Tales of the dazed and bemused

La Dolce (& Gabbana) Vita!

I adore Dolce & Gabbana’s make-up adverts, but they might just have out-done themselves this time...

Could this woman get any more beautiful? Scarlett Johansson looks incredible for Dolce & Gabbana Make-up Summer Look 2011.

The design dynamo duo teamed-up with make-up artist Pat McGrath to create the range, which is inspired by their Summer 2011 runway collection. The range is called Italian Summertime, and the palette consists of sumptuous, natural shades and peony pinks. See it online at Dolce & Gabbana

In full bloom

Spanish brand, Loewe has just released their latest handbag collection. Named after and inspired by Cherry Blossom - perfect shades of pink are complimented by off-white to create beautiful arm candy! Can you say, ‘Ob-sessed!’