#WarOnWrinklesWednesday - Polishing Peel

Hey babes!

I hope you've all been having an amazing week so far! Today I want to share another one of my journeys with you. I'm an ambassador for a company who distributes THE most amazing health and beauty products, and I'd like to share some of my favorite products with you.

With more than 250 products, ranging from Vitamins and supplements, to skincare and make up, I have tons to share with you. So the members of Sassy VIP group on Facebook would know that I had a massive shock last week, when I realized I have a few unwelcome visitors on my face... And for the first time, it was WRINKLES, not pimples. What? Woah! Stop the bus right there! People, I'm only 31, and besides... Have YOU ever seen a mermaid with wrinkles? I think NOT ladies. They had to go!!! So, last week in my group, I declared my #WarOnWrinkles on facebook live.

 Today I posted my 1 week progress selfie, and I was so amazed by the results, I decided to tell all of you about it too!

My first weapon in my war against wrinkles, is the Polishing Peel. It's a creamy, nonabrasive formula, clinically proven to be equivalent to a professional microdermabrasion treatment. That's damn powerful!!! And... It's all natural ingredients!

One of the key ingredients in the Polishing Peel is pumpkin enzymes, which immediately works to resurface and smooth skin by dissolving built up dead and damaged skin cells, that make your skin appear old and wrinkled. That's EXACTLY what I need! By exfoliating regularly, your skin will actually appear more radiant and youthful, and it will help your antiaging products penetrate your skin easier. Whoop whoop. Double WIN!! The other key ingredient, Bentonite clay, a natural clay derived from volcanic ash, acts as a magnet to remove dulling cells and toxins.

At the same time, you don't want to exfoliate too much! By over exfoliating, you're removing the only protective barrier your skin has against everyday environmental toxins, sun exposure etc. It is advised to use the Polishing Peel 3 times in the first week, then twice a week thereafter to maintain your polished, youthful, radiant results. I've been using it for a week now, and I am absolutely blown away by the results.

Here, let me show you. The first picture was taken last week, before the first treatment, and the after pictures were taken yesterday, after the third treatment for the week.

I don't know about you, but I am absolutely in awe of what this product has done for me in just one week!! If you'd like to get more details or order yours, please join my VIP group on Facebook. (PS: There's a competition happening there right now!) CLICK HERE.

I could see a visible difference after the second use, but I waited till after the third use to take another pictuer. I never imagined it would be THIS awesome! I love how it instantly smooths your skin, leaving it feeling and looking absolutely beautiful and healthy. I SUPER LOVE this product! I can't wait to see how amazing my skin will be after the first month. Whoop whoop!

That's all from me for now, Check my LIVE video tonight at 7 in the VIP group, to see what the second AMAZING weapon is in my #WarOnWrinkles.

Toodles
xoxo
Sam

WOW Women Wednesday!!

Hello, Sassies! :-D

I'm so sorry for posting this so late, I've been having some IT problems, which is a bit of a challenge at the moment. But I really think this would be worth the wait!!

Wow, do I have something exciting to share with you today! Those of you who know me well, know that one of the things I love job, is empowering other women, and networking with like-minded ladies. Well, today's post is ALL about that!!

Towards the end of last year, I got this bright idea to do a fun project with a few ladies, who's network of clients will go hand in hand with each other. Between myself and my friend Andrea, we got the most perfect team together for a stylish and elegant photoshoot to use for marketing material, and at the same time, promote everyone else in the team. Everybody wins!! Everyone involved were young women, starting their own businesses, with one goal in common: To promote our businesses, and empower ourselves and each other on our journey to success. Freaking awesome bunch of ladies, let me tell you! Here, let me introduce them:

Model, Make-Up & Hair: Angelique Grobler from Composure Hair and Makeup Artistry

https://web.facebook.com/composurestylist/?ref=page_internal

The super talented, young and funky Dress Designer: Roxi Morris from Bye June https://web.facebook.com/ByeJuneFashion/?ref=page_internal

Henna Artist: Tineesha from A Touch Of Henna SA  

https://web.facebook.com/atouchofhennasouthafrica/?ref=page_internal

Florist & Event Designer: Angelique from Anubel Flower & Event Design

https://web.facebook.com/Anubel-100650660395566/

Photographers: Sean & Andrea Gerber from Andrea Gerber Photography

https://web.facebook.com/andreagerberphotography/

 Venue: The Hertford Country Hotel - Devon Venue

https://web.facebook.com/HertfordCountryHotel/?ref=page_internal

The Hertford Country Hotel is absolutely exquisite! It's a quick 15 minute drive from Fourways, towards Lanseria airport. Once you enter their premises, it feels like you're 100's of kilometers away from the noise and stress of South-Africa's biggest city. I could actually see myself going there every Sunday with a book, just to escape the buzz of the crazy busy Jozi vibes. Ahhhh, bliss!

Let's get to the bragging, shall we? Hehehe. I met Angelique at her day-time job, where she teaches makeup classes, and did here nails at work. (Yep, you can also get me to do your nails at work!!) The theme here was very soft, delicate and elegant, so I decided to do a nude base, with white lace stamping. Here, let me show you. :-) 

How gorgeous, right? And with that stunning henna design by the talented Tineesha - wow!! I really love it! For the mani, I used natural tips with an Acrygel overlay, over that we did a nude base with Planet Gel Polish's brownish gel polish. I love this colour, and so do most of my clients. It's a super popular color and if you don't have it in your collection yet, I suggest you get it! ASAP!

I then stamped with white Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy, and a born pretty store stamping plate. I just LOVE bornpretty's stamping plates. They work like a charm! When the stamping was done, I sealed it all in with Planet Nails's Gel Polish Top Coat (which I loooooooove, by the way).

Here's a look at some more pictures. :-D I'll share ALL of them on my Facebook page again in a few weeks.

So, honeys.. On that note, I'm going to say Happy International Women's day to ALL you fabulous ladies out there! Chat again soon!

xoxo
Sassy Sam

#ManiMonday - Pastel Rainbow Stamping

Hey Beauties! :-D

I'm BACK!! Whoop whoop. Gosh, I can't even BEGIN to tell you how much I missed blogging, and hearing from all of you sassy girls! How are you all doing? What's been happening? Drop me a comment below and tell me how much you've missed me too, okay. Hehehe. ;-) I'm sorry I went MIA. I had a medical emergency, that pretty much forced me to take some time out, and get my mind and soul and everything calm and revitalized again. :-) I have to say, at first I felt VERY irritated by this untimely nuisance... But after a while I realized how much I needed to just take a step back and work things out in my mind, before storming at my goals like a bull in a china shop. Anyway.. I hope I'm making sense. LOL. Moving on! ;-)

So, it's #ManiMonday, and I absolutely cannot WAIT to show you the stunner I have for you today. :-D When I met Jo-Ann, I knew we would come up with some AMAZING nail art ideas together, as we just clicked, and our style was clearly very similar. It didn't take us long to decide to go for this look, and OH, how happy we both were with the end result. :-D

I started off with natural tips and a white acrygel overlay as a base. We decided to go with Planet Gel Polish in gorgeous pastel shades (from Thumb  to Pinky): #010 - Orange, #019 - Purple, #004 - Nude, #025 - Teal and #012 - Pink. I love working with Planet's Gel Polishes. The consistency and opacity is just perfect. It stays right where you put it, and the colour builds perfectly in two easy coats. Being OCD about at LEAST two colour coats - ALWAYS, this is perfection for me.

We then finished this beautiful pastel look off with a stamped image from Born Pretty Store, code BP-05. It's such a pretty stamping plate, and super popular with my clients. :) (If you want to buy this stamping plate, remember to use my code when you check out: SAMAW10 for 10% discount at BornPrettyStore) I used Revlon Color Stay Gel Envy 010 "Sure Thing", it stamps like a dream, and is my go-to white stamping polish. I always have at least 2 bottles in my stash. #NoShame! Here, let me show you! :-D

What do you think? And what's your opinion on any of the products mentioned above? Do you have any tips or tricks you'd like to share with me? :-D I'd LOVE to hear from you in the comments section below! And because of this, and how much I've missed all of you... I've decided to give one of you fabulous ladies who comment below a surprise voucher! You can use this voucher for yourself, or you can donate it to a friend. So even if you're in Cape Town and would like to spoil a friend in Gauteng, this competition is for YOU! :-D

Rules and yada, yada, yada:
♥ Each comment of at least 4 words will be counted as an entry, limited to two entries per person per day.
♥ Entries will close on Friday 3 March at 12:00.
♥ The winner will be drawn by random, using random.org.
♥ You HAVE to be a member of the Sassy VIP Facebook Group, where I'll announce the lucky winner on Friday 3 March 2017 at 14:00.
♥ Click Here for a direct link to become a VIP member. Whoop Whoop!! It's THAT easy! :-D

That's it from me now, sassies. Good luck in the competition, and remember - Stay Sassy!!

Classic Nude & Delicate Lace

Hey babes! :-D

Wow, am I happy to be back!! :-D I hope you all had a MAGICAL festive season, and that you're ready to ROCK 2017. Whoop whoop!! I truly wish every single one of my readers the BEST YEAR EVER.

Today I have a very feminine and delicate manicure to share with you. A photographer sent me the picture for a shoot we're planning in March where I'll be doing the nails. I immediately fell in love when I saw it. I posted it online saying I want to do these for someone, and my insanely beautiful client Pam grabbed the opportunity. :-D Yay!!! Thanks Pam. Much love for you!!

We started off with natural tips and one thin layer of acrylic. When that was done, I applied two thin coats of Planet Nails Gel Polish in "nude". I absolutely love this gel polish. The colour is AMAZING (I literally fall in love with it every single time I work with it), the consistency is great, and it lasts for 3 to 4 weeks. Brilliant! We decided to do and accent nail on the middle finger, and used White Planet Nails Gel Polish for that one. Two thin coats ensure perfect opacity. :-)

Once the gel was done, I stamped with Revlon ColorStay "Sure Thing" and a Born Pretty Stamping plate, coded BP02. When we were done with that, I sealed it all in with Planet Nails UV Glaze, and added a silver diamond shaped rhinestone on the middle (accent) finger.

What do you think of these? I REALLY like the delicate and classic feel of this manicure. Something that I could've improved on, though, is the cleaning of the white polish from the stamping. Other than that, I think I'm going to be bold and call it PERFECTION!! *Bows, drops mic*


Till next time beauties - Stay Sassy!!

Owl you need is a STUNNING graphic designer.

Hey babes! :-D

Oooh, I have another awesome mani to share with you. Yay! At the same time, I would love to introduce you to my AMAZING design fairy, Ceri Carey from C3 Designs, who's the proud owner of this set of Sassy In The City nails.

Just a very quick few details of the mani, then we're focusing on this awesome power woman!

So, a while ago I did another mani, where the client wanted a VERY specific dark grey, which I didn't have. So, we decided that I should just mix my own colour. LOL. I used Tip Top Nails "Black Forest" and Tip Top Nails "Cream Puff" to create the colour. I had spares of both of these. Yay!

I painted two coats of this "Black Forest/Cream Puff" polish on all but the ring finger. I then sponged Morgan Taylor "Fame Game" Holo glitter on the ring finger nail. Ohhhh my GOODNESS! I love this polish. Well, it's a holo, which already says it all.

I then used Born Pretty silver stamping polish and a Born Pretty stamping plate to stamp the cutest little owls, and the full nail design on the same plate. :-) And the finished product..... Stunning!

(PS: Ceri might be a tiny bit obsessed with owls)


So.. Right on to the MAIN reason we're here. :-D The funky, crazy, passionate, loving, totally rockstar Ceri Carey. Here have a looksy (she might kill me, coz I'm still awaiting permission to actually use this stolen picture), how freakin SASSY is this chick???

I absolutely love her to BITS! What I love even more (sorry Ceri, but the love is VERY strong for this one...), is my super stunning business cards she designed for me. Here, have a look!

Front:

Back: 

RIGHT???? Way too awesome. I absolutely ADORE everything about it.

I asked Ceri how she's so amazing at what she does, why she started doing it, and what rocks her world with regards to her job.

Well, her passion DEFINITELY shows in her work.

You can find Ceri on Facebook, by visiting her facebook page. Or you can give her a call on 061 444 8253 or pop her an e-mail at ceri@c3designs.co.za.

So ladies, if you need an AMAZING graphic designer who totally gets you, and who invests so much love and energy in her work, please support this awesome momtrepreneur. I bet you, you'll love her and the work she does for you as much as I do!



Till next time - Stay Sassy!

Unclaimed Prizes - NEW WINNERS DRAWN

Hello Sassy Ladies :-D

Wow, I'm blown away by how many AWESOME prizes went unclaimed. :-( You no want no mahala? Sheesh. And they're SUCH STUNNING PRIZES. A little sad, but oh well. That just means we get to spoil some more ladies. :-D Hopefully this time, people who actually read my blog!! Lol.

So, without further delay. Here's the NEW WINNERS! :-D

The BYS nail polish hamper - GLITZ N GLAM goes to...... Chantal Esterhuizen. Whoooo!!! Congratulations Chantal! :-D I hope you enjoy your AWESOME prize, jampacked with glitter and holo. *Swoon*

The PUNKED NEON HAIR DYE KIT goes to..... Justine Louw!!! Whoop whoop! YAY Justine!! :-D I can't WAIT to see what you get up to with your super awesome dye kit.

The LOOKING GOOD LCN MAKE UP HAMPER goes to..... Tracy Jacobs!!! :-D Yay!!! Contrats Tracy. This is such a STUNNING prize!!! I can't even believe it went unclaimed for such a long time. Well, Tracy... Lucky for YOU! :-D

The DCL NAIL HAMPER goes to.... Heather van der Westhuizen!! :-D YAAAAY!!! Congrats Heather. I KNOW you'll loooooove your prize.

The SASSY IN THE CITY MANICURE goes to..... Jackie Katzen. Whoop whoop. Congratulations Jackie! :-D I can't wait to see you in the salon to sassify your nails for the holidays.

Lastly, but SO not least... The RALO COSMETICS HAMPER goes to.... A lady who's been SUPER awesome and supportive on my page, so I'm BEYOND excited for her..... TANIA BREWIS!!! Whooooooo. Yaaaaay TANIA! :-D :-D :-D

So ladies... I REALLY don't want to pick new winners again. I can't believe that these prizes have been lying UNCLAIMED for almost an entire MONTH. Nee man. Somebody, fix this shizz.

To claim your prize, just inbox me on my page. Easy peasy. Right?


Till next time, Stay Sassy!

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

Hello lovelies :-)

How are you all doing on this STUNNING November morning? Can you believe the year is almost over. This weekend I did my first Christmas nail art for the year. Wow.

I have some super exciting news to share with you today. :-D So, some funny bunny decided to CHALLENGE me to sell 5 of my amaaaaazing Beauty Boxes in 3 days. What did I do? I ACCEPTED! Obviously. They don't call me Sassy Sam for nothing! ;-)

Not only did I decide to ACCEPT this AWESOME CHALLENGE, but I also decided to pay it forward at the same time... I've decided to keep the #BLACKFRIDAY price for the next 3 days! :-D So for the sassy chicks out there who couldn't order because their salaries got paid in late, you still have chance to grab this INSANE deal till the end of November.

For those of you who aren't in my Sassy In The City VIP group on Facebook, and doesn't know what's inside Sassy Sam's Beauty Box.. Allow me to let you in on the secret. But first - Go join THIS group. ALL the fun stuff and Need-To-Know VIP info is always shared there FIRST! :-D

Okaaaay, so WTF IS IN THE BOX??????

♥ Whitening Toothpaste

Now you can smile with confidence thanks to this great tasting Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste that brightens and whitens teeth while fighting plaque formation. Featuring a special formula that contains no harmful peroxides, AP-24 Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste also helps remove stains and aids in the prevention of cavities.

Check out these AWESOME results from my friend Mandy:

♥ TeGreen (30 tabs)

Nowadays green tea and this extract are consumed by many populations around the world; while it has traditionally already been used for centuries in China and India, for its various benefits. The consumption of this green tea extract helps to protect our body by reinforcing the body's natural defence against the effects of these free radicals that occur from pollution, stress, smoke and toxins.

How mind blowing are all these benefits?

♥ Marine Mud Mask

A simple and natural way to softer, smoother toned skin. Revitalising clay mask with sea botanicals draws out dirt and impurities from the skin. Contains extremely fine mud particles and leaves skin feeling fresh, renewed and healthy-looking. Suitable for all skin types.

♥ Polishing Peel Skin Refinisher

Enjoy skin smoothing results without leaving home, and without the salon pricetag. Clinically proven to be equivalent to a professional microdermabrasion session, Polishing Peel features Pumpkin Enzymes to resurface, soften and polish the skin and Bentonite Clay to remove dull skin cells and toxins.

I'll just leave this here. These before and after pics really speak for themselves:

♥ NaPCA Moisture Mist

One powerful moisture treatment for your skin AND hair! Oil-free moisturizing spray. Each spray is a cool breeze of intense conditioning. Convenient to carry with you wherever you go – the beach, the pool, the office. 100% Fragrance free. Safety-Allergy-Dermatologist tested. Increases moisture level, making skin feel supple and smooth and hair feel silky soft. Protects against the damaging drying effects of wind, polluted air, and other environmental influences. Makes an impressive static-fighter for your hair. Features the humectants NaPCA and hyaluronic acid to bind moisture to your skin and hair.

I just HAVE to share this fun test we did. :-D

♥ Curling Mascara

A curved brush which gives a long lasting curling power and allowing you to have the wide open eye effect. Black coloured mascara in a light liquid formula. Curve brush adaptable with streamlined eye shape and line.

The BEST mascara I've EVER used:

♥ Contouring Lip Gloss

Contours lips, giving shape and definition. Stimulates collagen production within lip tissue for fuller looking lips without irritation. Provides ultra long-wearing shine. Supplies antioxidant protection for more youthful looking lips. Can be worn alone or over your favourite lip colour.

 Pout for daaayyyyyys, ladies

Remember, EVERYTHING on this list can either be bought separately, or as the complete beauty box set. :-D This WHOLE box retails at R1,695.00, and for the next 3 days, you can have all 7 of these MIND BLOWING treatments for a silly little price of R1,400. That's a R780!! :-D Yass!!!! 

How do you order? Well, join my group and send me an inbox message, or whatsapp me on 082 461 8951. I can't wait to hear from you. LET'S HIT THIS CHALLENGE OUT THE PARK LADIES!! Whoop Whoop.

Always helping you to Stay Sassy!