PRETORIA This season s red-hot make-up tips and trends Your winter wardrobe made easy Two Titans to tie the knot Pure indulgence 3 recipes, 5 treats FIVE REASONS TO ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY ELDORAIGNE SE GROOT DROMER CHARLIZE BERG SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD JUNE 2014
GET IT Published by Capital Media Ltd. Editorial Phone 012-842-0300 Capital Media 32 Orpen Avenue Lydiana Pretoria Twitter: @GetItPTA Facebook: Get It Pretoria Magazine www.getitonline.co.za Editor Sunette Visser getitmag@rekord.co.za Journalist Natashia Slabbert Contributor Ryno Ellis Layout Alicia Lewis Advertising Adri Bouwer salesmanager@rekord.co.za Charlotte Fouche charlottef@caxton.co.za Distribution Melissa Wapad distribution@rekord.co.za National head office Kirsten Dugmore: Get It Group Manager Gregg Dunn: National Sales Manager 011-449-1018 Competition rules: The judges decision is final. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. Competitions are not open to the sponsors or Capital Media/Caxton employees or their families. GET IT MAGAZINE reserves the right to publish the names of winners, who will be contacted telephonically and need to collect their prizes from Capital Media within 10 days. Cover: Charlize Berg Photographer: Alicia Lewis Make-up: Madeleine Botha Location: Rosemary Hill CONTENTS WHY DON T YOU... 6 Appreciate an African opera about Madiba, pick up fresh produce at a Mediterranean market or taste superb craft beers 7 Watch the enthralling biopic on Grace Kelly, snuggle up with a riveting read or listen to ADAM s latest album WISH LIST 8 Your shopping hotlist for fantastic Father s Day gifts SOCIAL 10 Celebs play a round of golf for a good cause 11 De Kloof hosts a smashing food and wine pairing event PEOPLE 14 Groot dromer Charlize Berg reik na die sterre 18 Titans cricketers talk wedding bells, family life and the gentleman s game BEAUTY 24 All you need to know about this season s hottest make-up tips and trends FASHION 26 Five simple steps to getting a redhot winter wardrobe FOOD 28 Three easy recipes, five sinfully sweet treats TRAVEL 40 Five amazing reasons why you should start packing for that luxurious trip to the country WIN 7 The new ADAM CD 8 A Flat Dog mobile table for dad 28 A sweet platter from The Cake Cartel 42 MUD hampers and make-up workshop vouchers 28 Volume 9 Issue 5 June 14 June 14 Get It Pretoria 05
Out &About Pencil these events into your June diary right now! Park Acoustics is celebrating their 1 fourth birthday and to commemorate this special occasion they are hosting international synth-pop sensation St Lucia at the Voortrekker Monument on 1 June. St Lucia is the brainchild of South African-born, New York-based Jean-Philip Grobler. Apart from topping local charts, they ve been making waves in America and even appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Talk Show. Their dreamy and nostalgic sound is uplifting, joyful and the perfect soundtrack for this special occasion. The supporting line-up includes local favourites Jeremy Loops, Al Bairre, Tumi, The Brother Moves On, The December Streets and many more. Madiba: The African Opera, created by Unathi Mtirara, CEO of Opera South Africa, tells the remarkable story of South African icon Nelson Mandela. The journey begins in the village of Mqhekezweni a couple of years before his birth. It recounts his time in Mqhekezweni, when he left for Johannesburg and the later years when he married Winnie Madikizela. Other important moments include when Madiba was sentenced to life in prison and became the first black president of South Africa. Madiba: The African Opera runs from 23 May until 1 June at the State Theatre. 5Karlien van Jaarsveld, vanjaar se uitblinker by die Ghoema- en SAMAmusiektoekennings, bring die musiek van haar trefferalbum Uitklophou na die Atterbury-teater. Te danke aan die gewildheid van haar eerste treffer Hande, het Uitklophou binne twee weke na uitreiking goue status bereik. Met liedjies uit die pen van Karlien, Johan Vorster en Christoph Kotze, kan bewonderaars uitsien na puik Afrikaanse musiek. The second Capital Craft Beer Fest 14 will introduce the capital city to a variety of local, micro-manufactured brews, which have fast become the tasty and trendy alternative to commerciallybrewed beers. The painstaking efforts taken to brew and mature these specialist beers can be tasted in each and every sip. Festival-goers will be able to sample beers from 18 different microbrewers from all over the country. There will also be a cocktail area for the non-beer drinkers. The Capital Craft Beer Fest takes place at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria and promises to be an unforgettable experience. 7de Laan-gunstelinge Diaan 20 Lawrenson en Hennie Jacobs se nuwe teaterproduksie Kysbriewe is dié maand te sien by die Centurion-teater. Kysbriewe, onlangs vertoon by die Absa KKNK, vertel die verhaal van vyftig jaar se briewe tussen n man en n vrou wat mekaar as kinders geken het, maar nooit romanties by mekaar betrokke was nie. Andrew wou graag kys, Melissa wou nie. Kysbriewe vertel van hoop, verwagtinge, drome, teleurstellings, oorwinnings en terugslae en is n nostalgiese terugblik op die lief en leed in twee mense se lewens. The cold weather makes it 28 the perfect time to haul out those recipe books and try out yummy, new soup recipes you haven t tried before. Luckily, you don t have to search far to find the freshest produce for your veggie soup. The Grove Mall boasts its very own Mediterranean Market, which takes place every second and last Saturday of the month. Shoppers can delight their senses with a variety of stalls offering various fresh produce as well as deli pies, pastries and gifts. The market is held from 09:00-14:00 on the upper level near Woolworths. Send your events to natashias@rekord.co.za at least a month in advance. For more events, visit pretoria.getitonline.co.za under What s on
Review VIEW GRACE OF MONACO This dramatic biopic focuses on legendary, Oscar-winning actressturned-princess Grace Kelly (Nicole Kidman), who gave up her Hollywood career to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco (Tim Roth) in April 1956. The film takes a look at the period in her life from December 1961 to November 1962, during which time she played a major role in helping her husband settle a serious dispute between France and Monaco. Set in 1962, six years after her celebrated wedding of the century, this is an intimate snapshot of a year in the life of the twentieth century s most iconic princess, as she strives to reconcile her past and her present with her newfound role of mother of two and monarch of a European principality. Don t miss it! READ WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS Amber Whittington-Jones is dying of cancer. In her last days, she writes a series of letters to her son and husband, explaining her actions and begging for forgiveness. Late one night she is rushed to hospital, having slipped and fallen in the bathroom, and in the confusion that follows her admission, someone her lover, her husband, her son silences her forever. An extraordinary novel that keeps the reader guessing to the very last page, When the Bough Breaks by local author Casey B Dolan is the work of a born storyteller. It is a compelling, sexy, fast-paced tale of love, addiction and infidelity. LUISTER GOUD Daar is opwindende dinge aan die gebeur vir die musiekgroep ADAM. Hulle is onlangs benoem vir n Tempo-toekenning vir Liedjie van die Jaar vir hul treffer Sal Oorlog Vir Jou Maak. Dié treffer, wat in een van die tonele van die romantiese komedie Pad Na Jou Hart verskyn, herinner met sy folk-inslag aan die gewilde groep Mumford and Sons. Sal Oorlog Vir Jou Maak, en ander pop-treffers soos Cowboys & Crooks en Smoorverlief, verskyn op ADAM se splinternuwe album GOUD, wat vandeesmaand uitgereik word. *Twee lesers kan elk n kopie van GOUD wen. SMS die woord Goud en jou naam na 42282. SMSe kos R1,50 en gratis SMSe tel nie. Die kompetisie sluit 20 Junie. Wenners sal telefonies in kennis gestel word. June 14 Get It Pretoria 07
Wish List This month it s all about Dad Spoil him with designer cologne An alluring fragrance always makes for a great gift. Spoil the man of the house with a new, refreshing scent. We quite fancy the brand-new offering from Valentino, called Valentino Uomo. This warm, luxurious fragrance smells almost good enough to eat. With top notes of bergamot and myrtle, middle notes of chocolate and coffee and base notes of leather and cedarwood, this fragrance is bound to be a hit. Get creative with Amarula Want to give dad something a little more creative than a No 1 Dad coffee mug for Father s Day? Fans of the Amarula Cream brand will be delighted by the variety of truly great, imaginative gift-set ideas on their website, like this Big 5 Amarula braai set. This gift idea is all about braaiing and can easily be created by combining a bottle of Amarula Cream great as a fireside drink or for adding flavour to sauces and marinades with outdoor cooking musthaves like tongs, a grid and an apron. Visit www. amarula.co.za/gifts for more ideas on how to create unique gift sets for Father s Day. World-class wine The Old Man s Blend wine range is ideal for Father s Day. These wines came into being at the request of Groote Post s old man, Peter Pentz, who asked the family to blend him a red wine to enjoy as his winter evening tipple. The enormous popularity of The Old Man s Blend Red (R67) established a Groote Post tradition, with The Old Man s Blend White (R63) subsequently added to the range. These popular wines are available ailable at select wine retailers and restaurants. 08 Get It Pretoria June 14
Man s best friend How many times have you gone on an outdoor excursion with great expectations only to have your dreams dashed? We all have romanticised ideas about the perfect picnic or camping spot alongside a babbling brook, but how many times were those dreams dashed by an ant infestation, wine spilt on uneven ground or having to eat your food from the picnic basket? Enter man s best friend, Flat Dog, a small, mobile table that can follow you anywhere and is easy to set up and dismantle. Flat Dog (R389) is an innovative way to create the space you have envisaged be it spontaneous sundowners in the park or planned outdoor excursions of any kind. Being a brand-new product with a *Two readers can win a Flat Dog. SMS the word Dog and your name to 42282. SMSs cost R1.50 and free SMSs do not apply. Competition closes 20 June. Winners will be notified telephonically. patent pending, Flat Dog is currently only available from Cape Town-based design specialist brothers, Ant and Robin West, but can be delivered to your nearest post office anywhere in South Africa for an additional cost of R46. Email info@flatdog.co.za for any enquiries. Compiled by: Natashia Slabbert Put your feet up Make sure your dad s feet stay warm this winter with a pair of trendy slippers. Choose from a range of comfortable slippers (from R199, Woolworths) that suit his style. This is the perfect present for dads who want to put their feet up and relax this Father s Day. 13 xxxxxxxx Get It Pretoria xx
GET Social networking Jaco Labuschagne, Hykie Berg, Charlize Berg, Adam Tas and Altus Theart Adam Tas and Jakkie Louw Celebs play golf The crème de la crème of Pretoria s A-listers recently came together at the Wingate Park Country Club to raise funds for a good cause. Celebrities from across Pretoria took part in this golf day, which was hosted by the non-profit organisation Caring Daisies. Among the local celebs who enjoyed the day were Adam Tas, Jakkie Louw, Charlize Berg and Kurt Darren. Funds raised at the event went to the Caring Daisies Hoop Stoot project. Keagan Lloyd and Angelo Jansen
Lizé Oosthuizen and Vicky Slider Armand and Tania van Wyk Neil Bosman, Deleen and Jean-Pierre Daneel Wining and dining Nelius and Jireh Serfontein Get It recently attended De Kloof restaurant s scrumptious Ultimate Chenin Blanc Tasting and Dinner event. The well-balanced menu featured sophisticated food pairings such as Scents of Citrus, featuring seared scallops with yuzu dressing, grapefruit pearls and grapefruit needle threads, as well as lemon and saffron marinated prawns with Kalamansie puree, cucumber foam and lemon verbena leaves. All paired with delightful wines, of course. Needless to say, De Kloof s event was nothing short of exquisite.
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Drome in haar hart en sterre in haar oë Waar sy aan die begin van n nuwe hoofstuk in haar musiekloopbaan staan, reik die begaafde sanger, Charlize Berg, hoër as die sterre. Daar is groot, opwindende drome wat voorlê. Sy verklap aan Natashia Slabbert wat hierdie toekomsdrome inhou... Fotograaf: Alicia Lewis. Grimering: Madeleine Botha, www.makeupbymb.co.za. Plek: Rosemary Hill, www.rosemaryhill.co.za Dit is n grou, mistroostige dag. Die snerpende wind huil om die hoeke van die sjarmante bruidsuite by die natuurskone Rosemary Hill waar Charlize Berg besig is om voor te berei vir haar Get It voorbladfotosessie. Alhoewel dié fyn blondekop n goor virus onder lede het, meen sy vasbeslote vanwaar sy kalm in die grimeerstoel sit, the show must go on. Dit is moeilik om te glo dat dié SAMA-genomineerde sangsensasie skaars 22 jaar oud is. Sy toon n kanniedoodhouding en wêreldwyse vasbeslotenheid waarmee min van haar internasionale eweknieë kan spog. Poniekoerante en skinderblaaie was onlangs aan die gons toe omstrede popsterre Miley Cyrus en Lorde hul konserte gekanselleer het omdat hulle siek was. Maar nie onse Charlize nie. Sy het nie verniet as sewejarige haasbekkie reeds besluit om in die voetspore van wêreldbekende sangikoon Cher te volg nie. n Loopbaankeuse wat ongelooflike vasbyt verg. Iets wat Charlize met grasie doen. Ek wou nog nooit enigiets anders gedoen het behalwe musiek nie. Ek is van kleins af mal daaroor om te sing. Ek onthou nog in graad 1 moes ons prentjies teken van wat ons eendag wil word. Jy weet mos hoe dit gaan, almal wil dokter word. Maar nee, nie Charlize nie. Ek het Cher op n verhoog geteken, lag sy. Vandag leef hierdie jong popdiva haar musiekdroom met oorgawe uit. Sy het reeds as graad 11-leerling aan Hoërskool Eldoraigne haar eerste duetalbum saam met opera-maestro Kevin Leo opgeneem. Ek was nog in my skoolklere ateljee toe, glimlag sy aan dié herinnering. Vandaar het n kontrak met Select Musiek, die Afrikaanse afdeling van platemaatskappy Sony Music, asook duette met verskeie top kunstenaars soos Kurt Darren, Romanz, Elizma Theron en Heinz Winckler gevolg. Charlize en Heinz se You and I was n wegholsukses, en die treffer is benoem vir n SAMA vir Beste Liedjie van die Jaar in 2012. Charlize is ook daardie selfde jaar in die kategorieë vir Beste vroulike kunstenaar en Beste popalbum benoem laasgenoemde n kategorie waarvoor sy weer vanjaar benoem is. Dit is ongelooflik, ek is steeds gobsmacked hieroor. Vir my gaan dit nie soseer oor die toekenning nie, maar oor die erkenning daar agter. Dit is heerlik om daardie erkenning te kry. Deesdae staan Charlize egter aan die begin van n nuwe en onbekende, tog opwindende, hoofstuk in haar musiekloopbaan. Sy en Select Musiek se paadjies het onlangs geskei omdat Charlize haar eie ding wil doen. Op die oog af lyk dit reeds of hierdie nuwe lewenspad verdere loopbaanhoogtepunte gaan inhou. Twee splinternuwe albums word beplan, waarvan die een, haar Engelse debuutalbum, onlangs in Los Angeles (LA) opgeneem is. Charlize het ook verlede jaar aan die voortreflike Musexpo-musiekfees in LA, wat deur talentsoekers van verskeie groot platemaatskappye bygewoon word, deelgeneem. Sterre soos Katy Perry en Lady Gaga is hier ontdek. Charlize werk nou al die afgelope jaar aan haar debuut- Engelse album saam met die LA-gebaseerde produksiespan The Grid, wat uit Nieu-Seelandse liedjieskrywer Pam Sheyne (skrywer van Christina Aguilera se Genie in a Bottle en Jessica Simpson se Irresistible) en Aron Friedman bestaan. Vir my gaan die skryfproses oor om stilte te vind en dan daardie lirieke wat uit jou hart kom, neer te pen Ek is opgewonde om te sien watter geleenthede daar in LA is. Kyk, ek is mal oor ons land ons land is n skatkis vol talent maar op die ou einde is my grootste droom om dit op internasionale vlak te maak. Nes Cher of Celine Dion. Volgens Charlize skuur en skaaf hulle nog aan hierdie Engelse album van haar en sal dit vrygestel word sodra die tyd reg is. Intussen werk sy ook kliphard aan n nuwe Afrikaanse album wat sy beskryf as haar eerste prioriteit vir tyd en wyl. June 14 Get It Pretoria 15
GET Singing Op hierdie stadium kan ek nie te veel verklap nie, ons speel nog rond met n aantal interessante idees. Ek kan wel sê dat die album n Afrikaanse pop-gevoel het en dat ek meer betrokke is by die kreatiewe prossese soos die skryf van liedjies, vertel sy op n geheimsinnige wyse. Dié veelsydige talent het dit al hoe meer begin waag om haar eie woorde op papier neer te pen. Sy en haar tweelingbroer Jaco Berg, wie sy beskryf as n uiters begaafde musikant wat verskeie instrumente bespeel en melodieë komponeer, het onlangs n Top 20-toekenning van n plaaslike radiostasie gewen vir hul pennevrug Vat die pad vorentoe. Ek geniet dit om in my eie skryfwerk te delf. Dit is baie meer persoonlik. Vir my gaan die skryfproses oor om stilte te vind en dan daardie lirieke wat uit jou hart kom, neer te pen. Jy skryf die emosie. Vandaar struktureer ek dit. Dit is n uiters verblydende proses. Buiten haar werk aan hierdie twee albums en die skryf van nuwe liedjies, is Charlize ook druk besig met haar nuwe teaterproduksie getiteld Tribute to greatest voices, wat op 12 Junie by die Atterbury-teater open. Die vertoning gaan oor gehalte musiek deur legendes soos Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera en Adele wat oor n breë spektrum strek, met n paar verrassings hier en daar. Charlize erken sy is juis gek oor hierdie vlinder-in-die-maag lewendige optredes. Gee my n onderhoud, n toneel in n fliek of n fotosessie om te doen en ek is rustig. Laat my egter voor n gehoor op die verhoog klim, dan is daar miljoene vlinders in my maag. Ek glo tog as jy die vlinders verloor, dan is daar iets fout. Elke liewe keer wat ek agter die mikrofoon inskuif, begin my hart onbedaarlik klop. It s the ultimate adrenaline rush. Wanneer ek van daardie verhoog afklim is ek op só n hoë noot dat ek n marathon kan hardloop. Alhoewel musiek vir verskeie hoë note in dié blondekop se lewe sorg, meen sy egter dat musiek nie die spilpunt is waarom haar lewe draai nie. My geloof is vir my baie belangrik. Dit is die enigste ding wat waarlik vir my vrede bring. Ek is oortuig jy kan al die roem, geld en grootste adrenaline rush in die wêreld hê, maar sonder vrede sal jy nooit werklik gelukkig wees nie.
GET Hitched Bowled over The Unlimited Titans head coach Rob Walter and all-rounder David Wiese recently popped the big question to the loves of their lives. Natashia Slabbert talks to these two talented sportsmen and their other halves about wedding bells, balancing cricket and family life and why the gentleman s game has become such an excellent form of entertainment. My first impression was that she was the best addition to the Cricket South Africa staff for some time 18 Get It Pretoria June 14
Text: Natashia Slabbert. Photographer: Alicia Lewis Head coach Rob Walter and fiancée Heather Howie What were your first impressions of each other? We met while I was working as the Proteas strength and conditioning specialist and Heather was working for Cricket South Africa. I saw Heather for the first time when the Proteas met President Zuma before going to the World Cup. My first impression was that she was the best addition to the Cricket South Africa staff for some time; she doesn t even remember seeing me. How did you pop the question? Any dates for the wedding yet? We were away for the weekend at Elements Private Golf Reserve, I guess anywhere where you have the bush and a golf course is the perfect setting for a proposal. It includes each of our favourite pastimes, so it felt like the perfect place to ask her to be my wife. Trying to find a date for the wedding that accommodates the cricket is quite tricky; potentially sometime in August. Ideally it would be near the sea or bush with a golf course in close proximity. Rob, what are some of the highlights of your career thus far? I joined The Unlimited Titans in 1999 as their fitness trainer and after a year, I realised that coaching people was my passion. In 2009 I was approached by Mickey Arthur to join the Proteas and in the same week was asked to join the Delhi Daredevils for the IPL in South Africa. It was an amazing week in my life and blessed me with experiences over the next five years that I never in my wildest dreams thought I would have. My standout highlight, apart from meeting Heather, of course, was the Test Series wins with the Proteas in England and Australia. The test match at Lords where we beat England to become the number one test team in the world was the best game of cricket that I have been involved in. More recently, receiving the phone call from Jacques Faul to offer me the job of head coach of the Titans was a moment I will never forget, and then winning our first trophy, albeit shared with the Cobras, in the Momentum Cup. As the head coach of The Unlimited Titans, you probably have to travel a lot. How do you balance the time spent away from home with family life? Fortunately for us, we started dating when I was with the Proteas, travelling with the national side and involved in the IPL, which is way more hectic than the domestic travel I do now. I guess it s something you get reasonably accustomed to, but naturally we still miss each other when we are apart. Heather travels to all the Proteas games in South Africa because of her job, so for now it seems as though the roles have reversed slightly. Heather, as the sponsor services manager at Cricket SA and the fiancée of the The Unlimited Titans head coach, is it safe to say that you love cricket? I am a huge fan of cricket and enjoy watching and participating in most sports. I grew up in a sports-mad family, so I didn t really have a choice. As far back as I can remember, my weekends were spent at home with the cricket or some other sport playing in the background. I ve worked in cricket for over 10 years now and love it, but never thought this is where I would end up. I studied a BCom degree and pictured myself in a regular nine to five job, Monday to Friday in the corporate world, but got caught up in the sports marketing industry by chance and have never looked back. It certainly led to me meeting the man of my dreams. Cricket is most definitely not just an international sport, it s also a fantastic form of entertainment. What s your view on this? There is no doubt that cricket is entertaining, with the cricketers being the actors and entertainers. T20 cricket in particular has become popular as a form of entertainment and the huge crowds at these games bear testament to that. Personally, I favour the longer format of the game. A test match between two quality cricket teams is as good a form of entertainment as you can possibly get. Apart from planning a wedding, are there any other exciting plans for you two as a newly engaged couple in the year ahead? Rob is off to work with the Delhi DareDevils for a couple of months and we re also looking at buying a home for us to settle into once we re married, which is very exciting. So there is plenty of change ahead and we can t wait. All-rounder David Wiese and fiancée Chene Smith David, when did you first realise you wanted to spend the rest of your life with Chene? In 2009, when The Unlimited Titans had their first annual charity ball. We were still friends, but I asked her to accompany me, as I enjoyed spending time with her. As the evening progressed, I was reminded of how beautiful she was and noticed how easily she was able to interact and be genuinely friendly with everyone. It was then that I realised I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. How did you pop the question? I took her to a beautiful place called The Shepherd s Tree. It s a private game lodge in the Pilanesberg that neither of us had been to before. I wanted us to share a new experience together. After a game drive and sundowners, I arranged a private dinner in our executive suite on the balcony overlooking the Pilanesberg. She had no idea what was going on. As she walked in, I was waiting at our table decorated with lit candles and rose petals. I went down on one knee and asked her to marry me. June 14 Get It Pretoria 19
GET Hitched What are some of the highlights of your career thus far? I ve been playing for The Unlimited Titans for about five years and in this time I ve had many highlights, including winning trophies for all three formats, scoring a century and taking seven wickets in a first-class debut. My top moment, however, was getting the call to represent my country and making my debut for the Proteas against Sri Lanka in August last year. As a professional sportsman you probably have to travel a lot. How do you balance spending time away from Chene in your relationship? It is difficult being away from home so much. Chene travels with me as often as she can, but if we re apart, we ll text, phone or talk on Skype every day. It s tough, but luckily we both have strong and independent personalities. Chene, tell us a bit more about yourself. Were you always a fan of cricket? I was born and raised in Pretoria. I now work at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore in Centurion. I m also a professional dancer; I ve represented South Africa at the World Championships and dance for the Blue Bulls rugby team, which I really enjoy. When I have time, I like to watch David s cricket matches and learn more about the sport. I have to admit, I didn t know much about cricket when I first met him, but I m learning more and more each time I watch one of his games. I now love cricket meeting David has turned me into a fan of the sport. Cricket is definitely not just an international sport, it s a fantastic form of entertainment. What is your view on this? With the initiative of Pro20 cricket, the entertainment value has really gone up over the past few years. You now get a mix of dancers, fireworks and even top local bands entertaining people at a game. I think it is a fantastic way to spend some time outdoors and enjoy all the various forms of entertainment with your friends while watching top-class cricket. What are some of your favourite Pretoria spots? We enjoy going out and having something to eat at Tasha s, Crawdaddy s or any other place that has really good food and a great wine selection. I now love cricket meeting David has turned me into a fan of the sport
GET The natural look Shades of chic Whether concealing imperfections or emphasising your best features, make-up is many a gal s best friend. We bring you the hottest trends from fashion weeks across the globe, as well as insider tips from well-known Pretoria make-up artist, Jolanda Bedeker. Flawless coverage A painting is only as good as its canvas. That s why most artists worth their salt usually start by finding the ideal canvas before starting work on the actual masterpiece think Michelangelo s Sistine Chapel. Likewise, when it comes to make-up, we need to ensure we have the perfect canvas to work on before we can start painting our faces. Therefore, apart from having a good skincare routine, it s crucial that we use the correct foundation type and shade. According to professional style and make-up artist Jolanda Bedeker, owner of the MUD (Make Up Designory) showrooms in Pretoria, our foundation usually needs to change as the season changes. Women should preferably switch to a lighter shade of foundation, as their skin isn t exposed to the sun as often in colder months. Remember to choose a shade that is as natural-looking as possible. The fresh-faced look was a huge hit at this year s winter/autumn fashion shows less is definitely more. Colour me perfect When it comes to decorating the proverbial windows to our soul, we are well and truly spoilt for choice, especially in the colour department. This season is no different, with a beautiful array of vibrant colours such as berries and pinks, and smoky blues and silvers making their appearance. However, these unusual shades don t suit every eye colour and it s advisable to apply only the colours that work well with your own eye colour. When choosing the right shade to match your eye colour, Jolanda suggests the following; Green eyes look great with mauve or purple shades, blue eyes work well with shades of brown, taupe and camel, and wine colours or charcoals like pomegranate usually complement any eye colour. Luckily, classic favourites like nudes are also trending this winter. According to Jolanda, nude eyeshadow colours like taupe and wheat are suitable shades for any eye colour. Paired with pitchblack eyeliner and ruby-red lips, it creates the perfect Audrey Hepburn look. Jolanda Bedeker, owner of the MUD showrooms in Pretoria Text: Natashia Slabbert. Images supplied by MUD
Larger-than-life lashes Most of us wouldn t dare step out of the house without wearing mascara, even if it s just for a quick trip to the deli down the road. Whether it is to define or lengthen our lashes, a great mascara is a must for any make-up bag. Larger-than-life lashes are all the rage this winter. Apply three or four layers of mascara to give depth and to create the false lash effect. Just make sure you brush out the lashes and let the mascara dry properly before each application to avoid clumping, Jolanda suggests. For longer-lasting mascara, look for products that are waterresistant. Another wildly popular winter trend for the eyes, as spotted on international catwalks, is the feline look. This va-va-voom look is easily created with liquid eyeliner in black or bright blue applied in an upward slant from the outer corner of the eye. Barely there beauty The minimalists among us will be happy to hear that the barely there look is quite popular this season, so no need to go all out with bold, bright red cheeks. Jolanda s number one tip when it comes to blusher is to look for a colour that suits both your lipstick and skin type. Blusher is a great way to give yourself that hollow-cheek effect. With regard to flawless application, Yolanda advises a three-step approach to blusher. Shading and contouring provide your face with shape and colour. Create a hollow cheek by first applying bronzer under your cheekbones, then colour in the cheekbones. Lastly, apply a pale yellow cheek colour in a triangle under and above the eye to lift the cheekbones. Be brave Nude lips paired with dark, smoky eyes, as well as lips in shades of orange and red, are firm favourites at the moment. Blondes and redheads look fabulous with orange shades, while brunettes and blondes stand out from the crowd with reds. Bright lips make a huge statement, if you are brave enough, encourages Jolanda. We agree. Go on, dare to be bold this winter. June 14 Get It Pretoria 25
GET Styling Red-hot winter wardrobe Waterkloof Ridge s Anja Cruse-Bothma, celebrity stylist and personal shopper, reveals five simple steps to getting a red-hot winter wardrobe. By Natashia Slabbert Anja Cruse-Bothma Pretoria s Anja Cruse-Bothma, owner of istyle! image consultancy and the official stylist and personal shopper for ultra-glam fashion boutique D Ore in Sandton, believes that if you look good, you ll feel fabulous too. Anja, who has dressed celebrities such as Jen Su and Jeannie D, among others, is convinced that confidence and selfbelief can turn any woman s world around and having a trendy winter wardrobe is just the place to start. 1 Good riddance Revamping your wardrobe might seem like a daunting task at first, but the first step to getting a fabulous winter wardrobe is throwing out the old before adding anything new. This is not the time to be sentimental. If it s been at the back of your closet for a couple of winters without once seeing the light of day, it has reached its expiry date. It s important to go through your wardrobe. If you haven t worn something during the last two to three years, get rid of it. From there you can update your wardrobe with new, fashionable items, Anja says. 2 Bare essentials Kick off your new winter 2wa wardrobe with a few key items. According to Anja, this season s must-have fashion items are a pair of flat, knee high boots in black, a good quality trench coat in a neutral colour, scarves in various colours to brighten up any outfit, and anything in leather. Her personal fashion favourites for this season are her Hunter boots and Vanessa G trench coat. I m a mommy with a dangerous shoe obsession. So it s important for me when I spend time with my two-year-old daughter to be able to run around with her while still looking stylish. That is why I love my boots, I can dress them up or down, and run around in them. My trench coat is simply a masterpiece and is equally suitable for wearing at night or during the day. 3 Step out of the safe zone The next step is clever shopping. Although a favourite pastime for most women, shopping has its fair share of pitfalls, especially when a discount sale or two gets thrown into the mix. Anja urges shoppers to be cautious when it comes to sales. If you see something on sale that you won t pay full price for, you probably don t need it. The same goes for repeat buying. When women get into their safe zone they tend to buy the same items over and over because they know that they work. Unfortunately, they end up not wearing most of the items, she explains. Instead of sticking it out in the safe zone, be adventurous and try some new styles. 4 Stick to quality Another crucial aspect to having a red-hot winter wardrobe is sticking to good-quality buys. Quality is essential if you want your fashion items to last the season and still look good. Luckily, high quality doesn t necessarily mean breaking the bank, as the most expensive brand won t always translate to being Anja-Cruse Bothma, www.i-style.co.za. Photographer: Michelle Wastie. Fashion items are available at Nadine in Woodlands Boulevard
the most reliable one. With so much variety on offer, it s as easy as shopping around until you find a brand that both delivers and suits your pocket. Don t be tempted to update your wardrobe with fashionable items that cost too much, rather invest in reasonably-priced, highquality items with a good fit. 5 Complementary colours Keep your finger on the fashion pulse and incorporate some of the latest trends. When it comes to colour trends, Anja suggests opting for shades that complement your skin tone. Hot trends to look out for this winter are dark and sombre shades like grey, burgundy and moss green, as well as lighter accents like pastel mint green, light blue and blush pink. These colours will carry through to spring, before it goes brighter again for summer, says Anja. And the main colour for this season? Navy which is the new black. Other spot-on trends to look out for are monochrome (black and white) patterns, houndstooth, stripes, and the mesh effect. This season s trends also include leather, tartan and block heels. I m completely obsessed with leather. And, although the block heel is not always flattering on everyone, it s quite comfortable and adds a little extra stability when walking in heels. June 14 Get It Pretoria 27
GET Decadent Sinfully sweet Winter s chill is the perfect excuse to indulge in sweet treats. Inge Newport, owner of The Cake Cartel catering company, shares some of her favourite recipes with us. Inge Newport s love for baking was nurtured by her European roots. Being brought up in a largely European household by my Dutch mother and British father, life and food was always an exciting journey for me. Being able to see and experience cakes, pastries and chocolate from Europe since I was a little (and not so little) girl, has nurtured a healthy respect for this art in my life. Inge explains that her passion for baking comes straight from her heart and that she enjoys experimenting to improve her culinary skills. I am constantly looking for new ideas, techniques and recipes, and nothing puts a smile on my face more than seeing the amazing creative potential in cake and pastry making. Baking is more than a hobby for me, it is part of my life and identity. 18 Get It Pretoria June 28
Meringue Layer Cake (Opposite page) Ingredients: 6 egg whites (room temperature) 5ml cream of tartar 500ml castor sugar 5ml vanilla essence 200ml cocoa Method: To make the meringue layers, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks form. Slowly add the castor sugar, while beating, until firm. Add the vanilla and fold in the cocoa, leaving streaks in the mixture. Smear circles approximately 20cm in size on a paper-lined baking sheet. Bake each circle for about 1 hour at 120 C. After each circle has baked, allow it to stand in the turned-off oven for about an hour before removing and starting the next one. Once the meringue layers have completely cooled, layer them with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, seasonal fruit or any of your favorite sweet treats. Vanilla Cake Ingredients: 120g soft butter 210g castor sugar, 250ml milk 10ml vanilla essence 280g cake flour 10ml baking powder 2 eggs, pinch of salt Text: Ryno Ellis. Photographer: Geneviéve Fundaro Photography Petit Fours Slice a vanilla cake into desired shapes preferably petit squares. Coat in warm chocolate ganache or wrap in marzipan and coat in liquid icing made of a mixture of icing sugar, water and food colouring. Decorate as Method: Cream the butter and castor sugar together. Beat eggs and vanilla essence. Sift dry ingredients together, then add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, little by little, until everything is combined. Bake as a cake (40-100 min) or as cupcakes (10-15 min) in a 180 C oven until golden and spongy to the touch. If you are unsure, stick a skewer into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Decorate with your favorite icing, ganache or rolled fondant. Win a sweet platter to the value of R500.To enter, SMS the word Sweet and your name to 42282. SMSs cost R1.50 and free SMSs do not apply. Competition closes 20 June. Winners will be notified telephonically.
GET Decadent Chocolate Ganache Ingredients: 120ml cream 20g butter 220g chocolate, broken into pieces Method: Heat cream and butter in a bain-marie. Once steaming, add in the chocolate. Whisk until melted together. Allow to cool and pour over desserts or use as a filling or topping for cakes and cupcakes. Chocolate Truffles Method: Place chocolate ganache in the fridge overnight to harden. Roll approximately 10 balls and freeze until hard. Melt approximately 250g cooking chocolate in a bain-marie. Dip each ball individually and place back on the tray to set.
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5 GET Counting reasons to visit De Hoek Country Hotel With its tin roof and stone features, elegantly proportioned rooms and gorgeous gardens, extraordinary food and a wine list worth a wolf whistle, staying at De Hoek Country Hotel in Magaliesburg is just a gorgeous, country manor affair. 1 2 Text: Kym Argo It s just such a wonderful country affair... think bantams in the kitchen garden and huge fireplaces with roaring fires. The original house, built only 18 years ago but looks and feels like it s been there forever, has huge interleading rooms... a sitting room, a library, a wonderful bar where many, many hours could be spent on a chilly afternoon! There are books everywhere... and loads of nibbles so you feel at home... an oversized jar of nuts here, a platter of chocolates there. The newer rooms are set away from the original house... overlooking rolling lawn and a corn field... but whether you choose old or new, expect the same level of comfort you d get from a five star retreat. 40 Get It Pretoria June 14 The food. Oh... the food. We always feel a little greedy raving too much.. but we feel we ve shown much, much restraint by not making it reason #1! From the full Scottish breakfast (with haggis, black pudding and a glass of bubbly) served on the East terrace to sundowners in the gardens under the shady bushwillows to the five-course set dinners... all crystal and silver and fine, fine wine from the small but oh-so-perfect selection, this getaway is really all about food. The style of food is French continental, with a new menu created daily, according to what s fresh and available... and the venue regularly, and deservedly, wins culinary awards. We didn t stay for the Sunday lunch (couldn t eat another thing) but believe it s a scrumptious treat worth the drive.
3We just love all the quirky touches, which takes a stay here from ho-hum to hip hip hooray. There s a cute furry toy dog hiding in the pillows on the bed, and you ll find a bright yellow rubber duck on the side of the bath. Even the snacks are on the fun side... a big jar of marshmallows on the bedside table 4makes for a sweet midnight snack. 5A spoil for dad s a brilliant reason to visit this country destination. Book for lunch this Fathers Day and spoil dad rotten. Of course, the bonus is, you get spoiled too. There s a special Fathers Day lunch with four extraordinary courses... Chaine des Rotisseurs chef and co-owner Michael Holenstein will, as he always does, make sure each course is superb. Sunday June 15, R375 a person (and a small gift for the dads). Booking essential. Need a spot of entertainment? There s croquet and boule on the front lawn... just add a jug of Pimms and Saturday afternoon s sorted. There s also archery, badminton and volleyball... as well as strenuous mountain hikes and gentle river walks. Great birdwatching, too! And if all that sounds a bit... well, tame... then all sorts of hugely exciting stuff can be arranged... from hot-air ballooning (launching from the grounds, which gives other guests something to be envious of) to horse riding, from gliding and microlight flips to elephant back safaris. Stuff you need to know De Hoek Country Hotel is an easy hour s drive from Pretoria. Rates range from R1555 in the original manor house to around R1965 in the newer suites, with the Penthouse rate being R3250 (all a person sharing on a bed and breakfast basis). Fivecourse dinners, preceded by pre-dinner drinks around the fireplace, are R380 a person. Details: www.dehoek.com; 011-958-0452 or 014-577- 9600. Children over the age of 12 are welcome. June 14 Get It Pretoria 41
GET Spoiled Spoil June MUD. Simple, smart, versatile make-up for all occasions. Whether you dare to be different, prefer a polished and professional look or simply want an all-natural look, MUD (Make- Up Designory), an internationally renowned professional make-up brand founded in America, promises quality, long-lasting wearability, flawless application and radiantly accurate colour. With systematic lines, precision tools, how-to guides and insider tips, they ve eliminated the frustrating guesswork, leaving just simple, smart, versatile make-up. No wonder MUD has been the expert choice of make-up professionals for the past decade. Creating honest make-up products and providing quality education is simply their passion. We plan to stay loyal to that tradition. That s what makes us different from other make-up brands. We conduct rigorous testing for our MUD line of products through industry experts and up-andcoming make-up artists at our highly regarded schools in Los Angeles and New York to ensure we meet professional standards for today and tomorrow, says MUD International. This brand has proudly monopolised the professional make-up industry with its worldclass training facilities and highperformance products, and is now making its mark in South Africa. MUD has opened five showrooms and distribution centres across the country over the last year and a half and is happy to announce the latest showroom opening in Centurion. The new showroom, situated at the Botselo Office Block in Centurion, opens on 30 May. MUD is offering a 50% discount to the first 20 clients who book any make-up workshop at the new showroom. For more information, visit www.mudsa.co.za or email centurion@mudsa.co.za. *Get It is giving away two MUD hampers, valued at R2 500 each, containing a MUD lipstick, lipliner, blusher, eyeshadow palette, mascara, cosmetics bag and a make-up workshop voucher. To enter, SMS the word Showroom and your name to 42282. SMSs cost R1.50 and free SMSs do not apply. Competition closes 20 June. Winners will be notified telephonically. 42 Get It Pretoria June 14
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