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17
Feb
2014

Mani Monday

categories: Beauty

I haven’t worn dark colours on my nails in ages so today I am sporting Essie’s Licorice. Loving it!

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Meet Plum

Hi, welcome to my blog called Being Plum. My name is Tanya and I'm a blogger from Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm currently living in Paris and during the day I am a Marketing Manager and on weekends I enjoy exploring the city, taking photos and trying out the amazing French cuisine with friends. Being Plum is a treasury of my preoccupations in life. I hope you'll enjoy the posts as much as I enjoy putting them together. Happy reading xxx

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When your home smells like Christmas thanks to a @

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Keep showing up. Keep pushing forward. Keeping g

Keep showing up.
Keep pushing forward.
Keeping getting stronger.
Keep your mindset right.
Keep having fun.

Week 3 of being back in cardio boxing and I can’t help but smile when I remember why I have done Kick class for over 10 years at @virginactivesa. The adrenaline rush and sense of accomplishment at what your body can achieve and how far you can push it. Also, the weekly routine, the instructor who inspires you and pushes you harder, and feeling like a badass when doing front kicks and side kicks 😎 🥊
#fitisthenewstrong #kick #cardioboxing

#nofilterneeded

#nofilterneeded

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I just finished this book and it’s left me wanti

I just finished this book and it’s left me wanting to sit and watch Charmed for the rest of the day. I first discovered author @kassmorganbooks when The 100 books came out and really enjoyed her writing. Since then, I’ve read her books in the Lights Years series and have just finished reading the first book in The Ravens series that she wrote with @daniellempaige. This first Ravens book introduces you to Kappa Rho Nu sorority, which is actually a coven of witches, at Westerly College. Vivi Deveraux heads to Westerly, despite her mom warning her that it’s dangerous, and soon after arriving meets The Ravens and begins the process of joining the sorority. Vivi’s mom never told her that she was a witch and she had no idea she had powers or how powerful she was until The Ravens showed her who she really is - as well as the 4 types of witches. Vivi’s new journey is not a smooth one as she falls for her big sorority sister’s boyfriend, this after Scarlet already despises her and is chosen to help Vivi learn her powers. An old member of The Ravens (who was banished and had her magic bound) returns for revenge and the Ravens soon have to fight dark magic and save one of their own. I gave this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #bookworm #bookstagram #instabook #bookreview #theravens

Last night we had the most magical experience at @

Last night we had the most magical experience at @nicholas_and_co in Hyde Park. 🎅🏻 We booked the store for a private viewing with friends and family, and were treated to champagne, mince pies and snacks by @gman_the_foodie who owns the store and was our host. You will find the most beautiful items for Christmas at the store and won’t be let down. Thank you so much Gareth for the most memorable evening. 👏🏻 There is also a store in Design Quarter. #christmasvibes #christmasdecor #christmasgifts #christmastree

I’ve decided to spend the day in bed reading The

I’ve decided to spend the day in bed reading The Ravens by @kassmorganbooks and @daniellempaige 🤓 Also, these slimmers choice granadilla lollies from @woolworths_sa are divine 😍 #selfcare #bookworm #theravens #icecream #saturdaymood

For the last 2 weeks I’ve been trying this produ

For the last 2 weeks I’ve been trying this product out, and it’s been a bit hit or miss on whether I like it or not. My first impression was that it was super weird putting red cream on my face, and I wondered if it would shine through my foundation or affect it anyway. My next concern was whether it would mark my white pillowcases if I used it at night. (Neither of these concerns came true.) The second concern was the unique smell of the product, but luckily I got used to it quite quickly and I don’t even smell it anymore. After I got over all these new things about this cream, I started to enjoy using it and noticed that it left my skin soft and supple and didn’t irritate it. The cream itself is red because it has red ginseng in it which helps boost skin to fight signs of fatigue. It also contains pro-retinol which is an anti-wrinkle ingredient which helps smooth the skin’s surface. (This year has been rough, I am in my late 30s, and feeling tired at the end of the year, so I am excited to use any product that can help me look more radiant and minimise fine lines.) So I am going to continue using it, because I am curious to see if I have the same awesome results as they have listed on their clinical scoring trials. #gifted #rubybox #rubyboxrevitared #instantglow #revitaliftedcream #myglowup #lorealparisza

This is the 20th book I have read this year. 🤓

This is the 20th book I have read this year. 🤓 My goal for 2020 was 30 books, so I have to hustle and get through another 10 in the next 2 months. You Are Not Alone was gifted to my by @panmacmillansa and I was hooked when I had read the first 2 chapters. I just had to find out what was up with the sisters Cassandra and Jane, and why they wanted Shay in their circle? What drove Amanda to do what she did? Were all these new changes in Shay’s life real or part of a greater set up? I finished the book this morning and couldn’t wait to get through the last few pages which put the final puzzle pieces in place. I really enjoyed the story and give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks so much for the #gift 🙏🏻 #bookstagram #instabook #bookclub #bookworm

Some of my favorite products at the moment that I

Some of my favorite products at the moment that I find myself reaching for every day. Some I have been using for a long time, and others I have discovered recently. I will definitely repurchase all of them when done.
From left to right:
🖤 @maccosmeticsafrica Fix+ Magic Radiance with Vitamin C. I keep this in the fridge and in the mornings take it out and spritz it on my @realtechniques_sa sponge to apply my foundation. Summer has arrived early and I need help keeping my makeup in place, especially when wearing a 😷 all day.
🖤 @physiciansformulasouthafrica The Healthy Foundation in LC1. This was such a great discovery and the color matches my skin tone perfectly. It applies really well and doesn’t oxidize during the day.
🖤 @maccosmeticsafrica Eye Kohl in Teddy. This is a liner I have been using for ages! It’s a rich brown that helps create a smokey eye that is a little warmer than a black liner.
🖤 @lorealparis Skinny Definer Brow Artist in Ebony. The liner is super fine and helps you fill in brows really well. It’s not waxy and stays put for the day. The liner also has a spooly on the end for if you want to comb through your brows.
🖤 @lorealparis Unlimited Mascara in Black. This is the second one I have bought and absolutely love the wand (which can bend at an angle for easy use) which does a great job of coating my lashes and lengthening them without making them clumpy.
🖤 @maccosmeticsafrica Glow Play Blush in Grand. This cream blush feels bouncy to the touch and is easy to apply and build up, depending on the finish you want to create. I am super tempted to grab another bright color for summer 🌞
🖤 @maccosmeticsafrica the last three products in this beautiful packaging are from the new Bronze Collection. I’ve patiently been waiting for these to arrive in SA and they were well worth the wait. I picked up the Lustre Lipstick in Cannes Do! which is the perfect coral for summer; the Radiante Matte Bronzing Powder in Beige-ing Beauty which gives me a bronzed look that isn’t chalky or streaky and blends in so nicely; and the Foiled Shadow in Sand Tropez is super pigmented and looks so gorgeous once applied on the eyes. 👁
#MakeupFaves #PlumRecommends