Love this cover.
Girl makes rhyme seem so easy.
Throwing hood vibes without even seemin’ sleazy.
Doin’ the running man like it ain’t even cheesy.
Harmonising like her voice just some little breezy.
Oh.
So the internet is abuzz about new financial tech arrival on the scene, 22seven, a subscription-based app / service that employs a ‘gamified’ approach to managing your money. That is, it turns developing good spending habits into something fun. Not a bad thing I don’t think, especially since most of us spend our lives unconsciously swiping away our cash. I was privvy to some of the thinking and development behind 22seven since I worked on the brand before it even had a name, and can say this much about it:
For all the doubting Thomases, a lot of time and energy has gone into the development and strategic partnerships that form the 22seven service. So while a lot of people are freaking out about giving their banking details to 3rd parties, I’m somewhat reassured by the fact that 22seven uses Yodlee, which has a flawless track record when it comes to online banking security. Something I guarantee YOUR bank does not have.
I also know that Christo and Di, the founders of 22seven, spent a year researching consumer and tech trends in the states, attending lectures and conferences and working with Dan Arielly, and I respect the amount of careful thought that has gone into the development of the app. It’s certainly more than my bank has done in developing an app (they have done zero, my bank does not offer an app). I also appreciate having help when it comes to making the most of my money, something of which South African banks do the exact opposite. In fact, it’s in their interests for you to NOT know how much you spend on charges, to be a little ‘out of it’ when it comes to your finances. The more of a mission it is keeping track of your investments vs costs vs expenditure vs monthly fees, the better. This app is designed to show you where you are wasting money, across every aspect of your finances. Not even your private banker knows / cares that much. No wonder they are freaking out about it.
Lastly, I know 22seven is designed to create a consciousness around how you spend your money. Anything that makes us more conscious, in my opinion, can only make the world a better place.
So while there’s a big ol’ hoo-haa now, I’m sure we’ll all be using 22seven within year’s time.
UPDATE: Here is another article on why it’s safe to use 22seven.
Guy McDonald from Good Hope FM with Terminator 3 star Kristianna Loken with 5forChange founder Adriaan Dippenaar
Picked up a fortune cookie at Woolworths today and got this here ‘fortune’. I’m truly intrigued. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? Did WW hire a troupe of grammar-challenged eleven year old aspiring ‘Girls Gone Wild’ stars to supply their fortune cookies? Or is this supposed to be a joke, a little summin’ to put a smile on your dial. Imagine the smile on my BFF’s dial if I’d given her boyfriend this fortune cookie after my sushi dinner party. That would have been hilarious. Maybe the silver sparkles and pink flowers stuck to the fortune cookie should have alerted me that this was, in fact, a ’slut cookie’ and not a fortune cookie.
I guess shame on me for wanting a mere inspirational message and some lotto numbers. Instead, I got a chapter out of Katie Price’s new book and a serving of Caprice on a Sunday night.
I’m traumatised. Will no doubt develop some serious trust issues over this. Anybody else got a slut cookie? Can you recommend a therapist?
Do you love trying out beauty and makeup products? Do you like writing and having an opinion and sharing your life online? Does the idea of receiving all the new Estee Lauder products to try out for yourself and sharing your thoughts on them for other Estee Lauder fans sound appealing? Do you one day aspire to get into beauty or journalism? Looking to get exposure for your beauty blog? Then you should probably head on over here and put yourself forward as Estee Lauder’s Beauty Glamour Girl.
From the official statement:
“The Beauty Glamour Girl will receive Estée Lauder products to review and share her reviews with the ladies on the Estée Lauder South Africa Facebook page. She will be the first to try new Estée Lauder products, attend launches and report on all things beauty. This opportunity is open to all ladies who wish to pursue their love for writing and sharing their opinions with others.”
The closing date for the applications is soon – 27 January - so submit your entry asap. You have to answer 3 questions, which you’ll see when you click ‘Apply Now’. Those questions are:
1) What makes a woman beautiful?
2) What does the Estee Lauder brand mean to you?
3) Why do you want to be the Estee Lauder Glamour Girl?
If you’re a Lauder fan already, as I am, you’ll probably be able to answer those questions in your sleep, especially that last one, it’s a no-brainer. Ten finalists will then be announced, and treated to counter experiences in both beauty and fragrance which you will write about. Then Estee Lauder fans will vote for their favourite review, and the winner will be announced on 27 February 2012.
What are you waiting for? Click here to submit your application. This could be your beauty writing break.
Hilarious. “Like I am not even joking right now.”
via missmoss
There is only one way to do the Met, and that is from the comfort of the Sunglass Hut Inner Circle Tent, for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s the Luxury tent. And secondly, a ticket costs R1 500 and you get a R2 000 Sunglass Hut gift card to spend at the Sunglass Hut pop-up store on the day.
Yes let’s do the maths – you win here in every way. And as if the maths isn’t enough, here’s what you can expect:
To book yourself a ticket email events@sunglasshut.co.za
See you there!
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We had loads of fun at the 5forchange ball on Saturday. I went with a 3/4 Catherine Moore black dress from Our Wardrobe with gold woven into the fabric with a red vintage clutch, gold earrings and black patent platform peep-toes. Over R30 000 was raised during the auction and while I didn’t win any of the lucky draw prizes I totally ate my ticket’s worth in Lindt Balls through the course of the evening.
Pictured are the guys who threw the party, Ross McKernan, Dave Deetlefs and Adriaan Dippenaar. Well done to them for delivering a seriously good time. It was SO great to have an event to dress up for that wasn’t some form of horseracing event outside in the sun where you melt into your heels which have sunken into the ground. Okay horseraces are fun darling but there’s so much to be said for not being in Kenilworth. And then there’s the part where the money spent is going towards 5 very good causes, namely Let there be light, MyLife, GreenPop, African Brothers Football Association and Write On Africa.
Really enjoyed the performance by I Scream & The Chocolate Stix, it was super charged and the usual good fun. They seem to have a new member in their band… WHO IS DJ MYSTERY GUY IN THE BACK THERE???
Cape Town’s socialites came out en force including the ever-glamourous power blondes Kate White & Lexi Leih (above).
5forChange founder Adriaan Dippenaar with Kate White & James White
5forChange founder Ross McKernan with James White, and a burger.
Posing outside with another of Cape Town’s power blondes, Emma Jackson.
Things got groovy on the dancefloor later, see above.
The lovely Andrea O’ Donnel, Kate White and James White.
Beauties and power brunettes Lauren Marshall and Nicola de Wet.
Good show everyone. Can’t wait for next year!
Click here to read an article about the evening on TimesLive.
Flash Mob at International School of Cape Town (ISCT) from Helen Temple on Vimeo.
Just another (school) day in the pretty city. That’s very nice guys, well done on having some fun. Even the teachers who were too shy to dance held up signs with the words on on the sidelines. Spirited. Involved. Look, I’m not sure I’d be able to send my kids to a school that flashmobs a song that’s already seven months old and on the tailbone of the old trend curve, but I can appreciate the effort.
Have you got your ticket for 5 For Change yet? If you don’t know about it, it’s a Black Tie fundraiser that is raising money for 5 charities that are making a change in our world. Click here to read about the beneficiaries. Tickets are R200, and include performances by Jeremy Loops, I Scream & The Chocolate Stix as well as The Wedding DJs. There will also be great prize giveaways, and everyone will look like they stepped out of Gossip Girl. All for 5 really good causes. Party of the year I’d say, and we’re only in January! Book a ticket here.
I do have a pair of tickets to give to a CTG reader though. If you’d like to win them, just comment here or email editor@capetowngirl.com and tell me how, if you could change the world in one way for the better, what you would do. I’ll announce the winner earl Friday morning, so you still have a chance to organise something gorgeous to wear.
On that topic, I can’t resist the excuse to dress up, especially Black Tie, so yesterday went through to Our Wardrobe to pick out something pretty to wear. How gorgeous is this sequinned number by Catherine Moore? Ah, obsessed!
Best you bookmark and sign up for updates with this site ladies – ourwardrobe.co.za - because it’s going to change your life when they open for business in March.
You know how we’d all love to have a new designer dress for every event? Except designer dresses cost so much you often end up going for dresses you can wear over and over again (ie. safe options)? Well now you can go for the show-stoppers by renting them from Our Wardrobe. You have the option to buy as well, so if you just can’t let go of your dress after a magical night out, you can pay the balance of the cost in and keep it. Because it’s not just a dress. It’s an evening of memories that will last a lifetime (let’s just take a moment for this gorgeous red number, also Catherine Moore).
Now Black Tie – as most of you should have googled – is about 3 main things.
1.) Dresses should cover the knee – 3/4 or full length gowns. Tonight is not the night of the LBD. Showing leg is generally seen as being casual (unless it’s through a side-slit).
2.) Elegant, flattering cuts. Plunging necklines, slits, low backs. Drama over skin.
3.) Shimmering, sparkling fabrics, sequins, satins, lace. Bring out the bling, Black Tie is your time to sparkle and shine.
Some more sequinned inspiration from Our Wardrobe below:
I won’t show you the dress I chose just yet because I’m saving that for the night. But I hope to see you all there! X
