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Create a summer makeup look with MUD

Face:

Step 1:
Apply a light layer of Cream or Liquid Foundation with Brush #615. Add Corrector and Contour Powder where needed. Don’t forget to fill in the brows using Eyebrow Cream and Brush #220.

Step 2:
Using Brush #510 sweep Sunshine Bronzer just under the cheek bones and around the perimeter of the forehead to warm up the face.

Eyes:

Step 1:
Use Brush #610 to apply Sunshine Bronzer in the crease of the eye and the lower lash line, to create a smooth transition.

Step 2:
For added depth, blend Brownstone Eye Color into the crease using Brush #800.

Step 3:
Apply Bronzed Eye Color using Brush #350 to the center of the eyelid. Using the same brush apply Pixie Eye Color to the inner portion of the eyelid.

Step 4:
Apply Espresso Eye Color as a liner using Brush #210 on the upper and lower lash lines.

Step 5:
Finish off the eye look with a generous coat of Volumizing Mascara.

Lips

Step 1:
Apply a light layer of Just Peachy Lipstick all over the lips and top it off with a sheer layer of Bare Lip Glaze to add shine.

MUD products used in this step-by-step guide:

  • Sunshine Bronzer RRSP 550
  • Brownstone Eye Color Compact RRSP 339 / Refil RRSP 240
  • Pixie Eye Color RRSP Compact RRSP 339 / Refil RRSP 240
  • Just Peachy Lipstick RRSP 345
  • Bare Lip Glaze RRSP 270
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Kandidly Kerry in fashion #YouCanBeAnything

Wish you knew of someone that came from nothing to make it in the fashion world? Meet Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry! Kerry is a fashion merchandiser who landed her job without any qualifications or experience, had the passion and some Twitter luck – and this is her story.

“…your circumstances don’t define you” – Kerry Sharper

Asked about her fondest memories from her childhood she remembered all the fun times with her mom – even if it was with a shoestring purse. They managed to make every trip to the shops into a “gigglingly” good time; played ring the doorbell and disappear – and who wouldn’t want to play that with mom; She also had big adventures with her Barbies and dolls.

Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry
Kerry and her mom

However, it wasn’t all giggles and fun play times for Kerry coming from a poor family. Her dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour and her mom suffered with bipolar disorder and she was teased at school about all the things she had no control over.

Kerry admits that it was really hard on her and to this day she is still affected by it, but thanks her lucky stars every single day for the mom who did everything in her power to make sure she was as happy as could be, who made sure she had everything she needed and showered her with love.

And the rest of the interview is in her own words…

Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry is a fashion merchandiser
Kerry at work

How did you end up on your current career path?

I have always loved clothes and fashion and I was very fortunate to get my job without any qualifications or experience. It happened through Twitter – I had followed my boss’ blog for a few years and saw that there was a vacancy and applied. I think that she could see my passion and decided to give me a chance. I have grown so much since then and am still grateful for the way things worked out.

If there is a girl out there who reads this and wants to follow in your footsteps what advice do you have for her?

That your circumstances don’t define you and that you must use those circumstances to better yourself. Let them make you stronger and fight for what you want and never give up hope.

Do you have a mantra or quote that inspires you?

“I am not what has happened to me, I am what I choose to become”. I actually have this tattooed on me because it rings so true for me and is something that I remind myself about often.

What are you passionate about?

I am very passionate about plus size fashion and body positivity. I struggled with my body for years and I have done some extreme things to get my body to a place where I could be happy BUT I never managed to find that place because the kilos would come off but I didn’t get any closer to being completely happy with myself. Last year I realised that life was just too short to spend it poolside while everyone else is in the pool and my life has changed SO much since then.

What is your happily ever after?

It would be to help women realise their worth and start showing themselves the love that they deserve. I have always felt like I was going to do something big with my life and I want it to be this. I want to support and encourage woman.

Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry gets candid about life, her career and body positivity
Kerry Sharper from Kandidly Kerry gets candid about life, her career and body positivity

If you could give a piece (or two) of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

To stop wasting time while waiting to get to the “perfect” weight and to embrace who I am completely.

Where can you find Kerry online?

Were you a Barbie-loving girl who loved to make clothes for her or dress her up and take her on adventures? Tell me why you love your Barbie… and if you can still remember which Barbie you had – that would be great!

Barbies were my life! They were my best friends and went everywhere with me. I spoke to them as if they were my friends, I told them about my dreams and fears. Of course I loved dressing them up and styling or cutting their hair (and then crying). I didn’t have a branded Barbie – I had the cheapies.

 

Barbie® Fashionistas® Doll 85 Happy Hued Doll & Fashions – Curvy
Barbie® Fashionistas® Doll 85 Happy Hued Doll & Fashions – Curvy

I love this lady because she is curvy like me, is wearing stripes which are my all-time favourite print and she is a fashion queen, like me (hopefully one day).

#YouCanBeAnything with Barbie

Barbie inspires little girls to dream big and reach for the stars. She has had a career as chef, astronaut, teacher, pet groomer and model. With Barbie your little girl can be anything.

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It’s story-telling time with Barbie Estate

Who hasn’t dreamt of owning a Barbie house with all the furniture and a car in the garage? Well, if you have the budget you can now spoil your little girl with Barbie Estate products – and you don’t have to buy it all either :).

The range includes everything from indoor furniture and pets; outdoor furniture to let Barbie soak up the sun with her very own hammocks, tables, chairs, braai, umbrella, cooler box and delicious snacks; A moped (or scooter) in pink and yellow with silver accents and a space for her pet will make her travels so much fun too!

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Because Barbie loves hanging out at home, your little girl can help Barbie cook in her very own kitchen with sink, stovetop and all the accessories needed; or watch TV with friends in the livingroom; enjoy a meal around the dining table;

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Set your little ones’ imaginations free with Barbie Estate #YouCanBeAnything.

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Barbie’s hottest Instagram styles of July 2018

I wanted to start this series of articles quite some time ago, but just haven’t had the time between work, baby stuff and life. However, I took a few minutes to look at the outfits “she Instagrammed” in July – and these are my favourites:

This outfit reminds me of Carrie Bradshaw (Sex in the City). I loved the girly-ness then, and I love it even more now.

This simple shift dress with pockets is everything and paired with those sunglasses she reminds me of Aubrey Hepburn.

Ripped jeans? Hell yes!

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It’s all cars, treasure and superheroes for boys this Christmas with Prima Toys

When it comes to buying gifts for boys I have been largely left alone… I have nieces. Just to reiterate, all boys toys are suitable for girls too… because if you had ever seen how many cars I had as a kid, you would know…

Ben 10

Still top of the list is Ben 10, a superhero with special powers that he discovered from a young age when his signature Omnitrix device miraculously attached itself to his wrist.

New to the range is Ben 10 Action Projection Omnitrix, the Omni Launcher which includes 2 figurines, the deluxe Transforming figure and the Alien Creation Chamber.

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Big Hero 6

Fans of the animated superhero series can collect and display their favourite characters from Big Hero 6. Toys in the range include Micro Chibi figures, action figures, feature figures, Armoured Up Baymax and Blast Flying Baymax.

Treasure X

Boys who love to hunt for treasure will just love Treasure X, a new toy that engages the senses as children scratch, dig and unearth the lost bounty.

Hidden somewhere inside the Treasure X brick is a collectible skeleton figure and a treasure chest which contains a gold treasure. These children can hunt for using the plastic X-cavator to chisel away at the soft rock of the brick. Even after excavation, the discovery isn’t over as the pieces of the figure need to be snapped together to reveal its themed character.

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With 24 figures to collect and the potential for gold in each box, boys will keep wanting to dig for Treasure X.

StretchMini & Stretch Justice League Figures

Remember Stretch Armstrong? The new figures in the “Stretch range” can stretch up to 5 times its original size and will then slowly shape back, ready to be pulled and twisted all over again.

Look out for Mini Stretch X-Ray and Mini Stretch VacMan, Stretch Batman and introducing Disney Pixar Mini Stretch Mrs Incredibles.

Trixx

Trixx360º is much more than a car that turns 360! Everything is usable in Trixx360! Use the packaging box to build your own circuit! Make as many combinations as you can imagine! All the accessories of the cars are interchangeable, including the wheels and the bodies! Collect the 8 cars with their ramps and make multiple combinations.

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Instagram this Brew(town)!

Sometimes you want to just drop the kid/s off to school and get home to your work but then you realise that the robot is out and you will take minimum 40 minutes to get home if you dared trying… Plus you know that you urgently need to do something for a client so you hop onto your phone and search for coffee shops with WiFi and then find a gem that you have always just ran right past.

I popped into Brewtown in Lonehill and ordered a coffee and cookie, asked for the WiFi password and got right down to work. The first time I wasn’t too adventurous and didn’t set up my photo as I was in a tizz.

The second time however I went for the mocha latte with extra chocolate… and it was sweet as chocolate. I spent about a R100 for 4 hours as I had a meeting there – it included a coffee, toasted sandwich, can of LiquiFruit and coke.

Third time at Brewtown I actually remembered to look at the name and what is in it. It is a Mocha with espresso, hot chocolate, steamed milk and cream. It should be illegal that’s how delicious it is.

So, if you are in a mood for Instagrammable coffee with a light snack, Brewtown is budget-friendly enough that you can have your coffee, cookie and a meeting there. Let’s not forget, free WiFi 🙂

My tips if you want to do some work at Brewtown:

  • Go early, they open at 7am
  • Sit at the long bench table to keep the smaller tables free for patrons
  • Get out by 11am as this is when the lunch crowd comes in
  • Try each and every coffee on their menu
  • Leave a tip in the tip jar
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Have you heard about the Rare Bear Project?

With the Rare Bear Project, newly registered (paediatric) patients with rare diseases will now get to have a little comforting bunny, giraffe, zebra, unicorn or lion Rare Bear.

Each Rare Bear is unique in colour and made with love by ladies from the Kya Sands community in Johannesburg. They learn crochet skills during workshops held by the KyaKids Community Project. Each Rare Bear they crochet earns them R100 which enables them to support their families.

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Our Bunny Rare Bear <3

You can support the Rare Bear Project by donating a bear at R120 or buying them as a gift at R150. Donated bears will be given directly to rare disease patients.

The Rare Bear Project is a joint initiative between Rare Diseases South Africa and KyaKids, a Community Project run by the Bryanston Bible Church. KyaKids undertakes programs that empower and uplift the kids, teenagers and parents of Section B, Kya Sands Informal Settlement in Johannesburg.

You can find out more on the Rare Bear Project on:

Who is Rare Diseases South Africa?

Rare Diseases South Africa advocates and facilitates engagement between those with the ability to prevent, intervene, treat and provide supportive care for those impacted by rare diseases.

Rare Diseases South Africa NPC is a registered NPO and PBO which aims to assist rare disease patients receive access to life-saving treatment and supportive care for improved quality of life.

How you can get involved

You can read more about Rare Diseases South Africa on:

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Finding the Oolala in skincare

The phrase ‘support local’ is a rumbling movement of proud Africans supporting African makers. This change in the attitude of consumers enables budding entrepreneurs to innovate.

A recent introduction to local entrepreneur Daniella Shapiro and the Oolala Collection had me asking, if we are slaves to what we read and see in magazines. We believe that big brands that spend huge amounts on advertising, who is visible and punted by our favourite fashion mags are the ones that will give us the results we want – and we never bother to look at products manufactured right on our doorsteps.

“We don’t need to hide what’s inside”

The Oolala Collection is scientifically formulated and transparent with what’s inside. They believe that safe and healthy products which are gentle on the skin with no parabens also containing the latest in advanced actives and peptides, together with cutting edge formulations stand in a class of their own and cannot be compared to any main stream brands.

They also boast to be 100% animal-friendly and is backed by Beauty Without Cruelty and VeganSA. That means no honey, beeswax, lanolin, fish collagen, carmine, cholesterol, gelatin, squalene and stearic acid or parabens, formaldehyde and triclosan in any of the Oolala Collection products.

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What you put on your skin…

When I started with fertility treatments I changed the way I choose products. I opted for more natural products (by that I don’t mean freshly made from roots and leaves) that didn’t have harsh chemicals because I believed that this would influence my chances of succeeding with my treatments.

Whilst speaking to Daniella from the Oolala Collection recently, she shared my belief that chemicals are transferable from your skin to your body’s lymphatic system, putting you at risk of cancer and endocrine disorders.

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It is also worth mentioning that they don’t use added packaging other than the product vessel – making this range a “greener” option.

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45 products in 9 categories for all skin types

What is interesting about the Oolala Collection is that their products are unisex. They have products for normal, dry & flaking, oily, sensitive, combination, acne prone, blemished & pigmented as well as ageing skin.

To make it easier for you to choose the products suitable for your skin type, visit the skin type page and find all the recommended products.

Oolala Collection 45 Products

Review to follow – I am currently testing out one of the Oolala Collection products to help alleviate dryness on my temples and will soon share what I think of it.

To find out more about Daniella Shapiro and The Oolala Collection Club visit www.oolalacollection.com, www.facebook.com/TheOolalaCollectionClub or www.instagram.com/theoolalacollection.

Do you have any skincare questions? Pop them in the comments below.

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Psssst… I’m sharing some secrets from Matsimela (tell everyone!)

When a product smells ‘pretty’ we sometimes forget to ask if there is more to a product. Well, I finally asked… if Matsimela with its range of relaxing products and heavenly scents is more.

You will be surprised to find out that each of the colours in the Matsimela Home Spa range actually has a purpose – and I’m spilling the beans big time! And btw, this is not sponsored – I’m telling you this for mahala.

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Red – Matsimela Red Berry

Did you know that the Red Berry range is meant to help you detox and slim down? The ingredients, which include horse chestnut and natural oils, is absorbed into the skin and helps to break down fat cells!

Pink – Matsiela Litchi & Rose

This is the range you want if you want to look young (almost) forever. The ingredients in the Litchi and Rose Matsimela products stimulate the skin to produce collagen! Did I just surprise you with the best news ever?

Green – Matsimela Ginger & Lime

The Ginger and Lime range is the most popular range from Matsimela during the warmer summer months. Oh and it will help to tone and firm skin (just by the way) – and you can thank the 40 antioxidants in the ginger.

This range also boasts analgesic properties – pain relieve. So next time you have a bruise and have nothing else… try using your Matsimela Ginger and Lime.

Brown – Matsimela Vanilla Sandalwood

If you had a really bad day at work or feel so stressed out that you just can’t deal with it – try Vanilla Sandalwood. This range from Matsimela has soothing/calming chamomile in. If baby is colic… this might also be the answer – just saying.

White – Matsimela Baobab Seed

I have fallen in love with this African tree long before anyone started making beauty products from it… but now I know that it is the most amazing tree in the world.

The Matsimela Baobab Seed range helps with healing scars, rejuvenates skin and has a natural SPF of 4!

You have to be on the lookout for the Matsimela Baobab Seed cuticle oil and massage oil… magic!

More things you didn’t know about Matsimela Home Spa:

  • Their scrubs are made from pure salt harvested from an underground salt lake in the Kalahari. This salt is very heavy, dense and full of natural minerals.
  • They have a muscle gel (for all those lovely injuries) with mint, arnica and eucalyptus that can be used to heal bruises faster, alleviate gout pains (which reminds me, I should get some for my hubby) and lessens joint pains.
  • They also have an Aloe range that is suitable for kids from the age of 10+ with charcoal but free from parabens and petroleum based chemicals.
  • Matsimela sources ingredients ethically, supports upliftment projects and supports local communities.
  • Where possible they try to use organic or natural ingredients.
  • PS… you should also investigate their beauty products. Prices vs results = 2 thumbs up.

What I like about Matsimela Home Spa is that you can buy direct from the people that make it – which makes it good for your pockets.

I have to add a disclaimer, because you can’t just lather up on a bunch of products and expect results. You have to speak to a treatment consultant at one of the spas that use the products to learn what to apply when/where and how – ok?

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Mom, Dad this is what your little girl wants for Christmas!

Hands up, who still loves to get in there and play with toys? Me-me-me (I’m jumping up and down)! I love toys and even have them on my desk. I don’t even know how little girls nowadays choose from all that is available…

So this year Prima Toys is just going beyond my wildest dreams with toys for girls. They have everything and a bag of Santa’s toys that will suit every budget and make your kids super excited for Christmas day.

I’m starting off my list of top toys for Christmas with L.O.L. Surprise… because they are cooler than ice and cuter than a box full of puppies.

L.O.L. Surprise – what you need to know

If your little girls loves her L.O.L. Surprise dolls you might be in for lots of nagging this Christmas because you will need to add more “friends” to the collection.

The fun will never stop because there is more sparkle and excitement to the range with a variety of new, mystery-filled L.O.L. products including L.O.L. Pets, L.O.L. Glitter, L.O.L. Confetti, L.O.L. Little Sisters, L.O.L. Surprise Game with Accessory, L.O.L. Water Game and L.O.L. Puzzles! Plus the new L.O.L Surprise is launching in September and includes Pearl Surprise, Bigger Surprise and Underwraps!

Little Live Pets

We have two chirping Little Live Pets that Lexa and my cat (Sandton) loves to play with. My sister’s kids go ga-ga every time they see them too. They are just so much fun!

Fans of the Little Live Pets will be pleased to know that there are new additions to the toy range. Little Live Pets Pup, Little Live Pets Dragon and Little Live Pets Bizzy Bubs.

BizzyBubs

Little Live Pets Dragons

Introducing the Lil’ Cutie Pups, the latest members of the Little Live Pets family! These little dogs are the cutest pups around. Lil’ Cutie Pups are full of life and love to show off their own personalities as they scamper about, beg and play with you!

Pawberry is super sweet and full of love. Pawberry is a fruity cutie who loves pats and cuddles. This little pup is the pick of the patch!

Sprinky is playful, fun and a friend to everyone! Sprinky creates giggles wherever she goes! She’s cherry, cheeky and a cupcake sweetie!

Starbow is a rainbow on the go! A bag full of fun and giggles who loves being silly! Starbow’s bright, yappy and always happy!

Hatching toys is a trend that will continue in 2018. The Little Live Pets Surprise Dragon comes in a beautiful egg and you don’t know which one is inside until it hatches. Once hatched, the Dragon can hop and flutter its wings. The Little Live Pets Surprise Dragon can be hatched again and again.

Disney Doorables

Coming in October are the Disney Doorables! Unlock Moose Toys Latest Surprise with Glitter Eyes when Doors Open in October 2018!

Disney Doorables

Through a collection of figures and connectable playsets, Disney Doorables empowers kids to become storytellers by uniting beloved Disney characters in one land – where surprise and delight await behind each door.

You may also want to read what is coming from Disney this Christmas and find out when is Mickey Mouse’s birthday 🙂

Scruff-a-luvs

SCRUFF-A-LUVSScruff-a-luvs are adorable fur ball, rescued pets. The pets come in pink or blue and untangle in water to reveal your puppy. Find us Scruffy, Make us Fluffy! These unloved and abandoned pets are in need of your help! When buying your Scruff-a-Luv, they arrive as a sad ball of matted pink fur, but once you bathe them, dry them, brush them and love them, you will discover your puppy! Available mid September.

I’m just going to say this, there is nothing that can tug on my heartstrings like a rescue pet. I have 3 rescues and they are the most loving companions. The Scruff-a-luvs are just the most gorgeous toys that will teach kids about adopting and taking care of what may look like an ugly pet.

Shopkins

I can’t even start to describe how much my niece bugs me about my Shopkins… she collects them! The only ones I couldn’t bear to part with was my Little Cutie Cars… they are just the most adorable things on wheels – and I would never give them up.

Shopkins are great little gifts at an affordable pricepoint. From the small collectible Shopkins, to the world of Shoppies and now Shoppets, the Shopkins universe features different themes for every season, sparks the imagination and provides endless hours of enjoyment. Shopkins fans can continue to grow their collections with more characters and additional playsets that all connect to each other to build a complete Shopkins world.

This season sees the launch of Shopkins’ Season Nine – Wild Style, which introduces the Shoppets. They are adorable little pets for the Shoppies dolls and are larger than a Shopkin, but smaller than a Shoppie.

These furry Shoppets come in different designs, such as Pupkin Cake the puppy, Ambear the bear and Kitty Crumbles the kitten who accompany the Season 9 Shopkins on wild adventures around their hometown of Pawville. Join in the adventure as Shopkins and Shoppies discover the Shoppets world of Pawville, where life isn’t just awesome, but “pawsome”.

This latest range also features an array of new Shopkins. There are over 11 Shopkins Wild Style tribes to collect and they feature different finishes including colour change, glitter and jeweled. There is also the ultra-rare Shimmery Unicorn Shopkins tribe.

2018 also sees the launch of the Shopkins Small Mart Range. Now fans can go on a Shopkins™ spree and they can shop to their hearts’ content in the  Shopkins Small Mart universe.  The shopping themed playsets include a delivery shute, treadmill registers, check-out counter, shopping trolleys and more.

Something top secret is happening in Shopville. Shopkins Lil Secrets is another range to look out for and will be available in stores in October. Hint: they are little playsets that Shoppies can play with.

Fans of Shopkins Happy Places will be pleased to discover that the house and furniture-themed range will be added to, with new rainbow themed toys and playsets. Everything in Shopkins Happy Places is centred on tiny furniture and home accessories and features the Petkins. The Lil Shoppies dolls that are included with the Happy Places playsets are the new cute kids on the block in Happyville. Playsets include Kitty Kitchen, Dreamy Bear, Bathing Bunny, Slumber Bear Party, Bunny Laundry, Mousy Hangout, and now, with the new range, there will be plenty more to choose from and collect.

Shopkins Happy Places

Shopkins Cutie Cars have surpassed expectations and continue to be a hit in terms of collectible toys. These die cast vehicles are as cute as the Shopkins and each car features its very own Shopkins character in the driver’s seat.

Pikmi Pops and Cake Pops

Pikmi Pops and Cake Pops

You won’t be able to resist unwrapping a Pikmi or Cake Pop – I can promise you that. Inside you will find a scented little plushie and other goodies.

Created by the same company that brought Shopkins to the world,Pikmi Popsoffer multiple ways of play. The Pikmi Plushie can be displayed inside the lollipop or hung from its dangler string on a school backpack, favourite bag, spiral notebook or pencil case. It can be part of a collection, and it can be swapped with other Plushie friends.

The Pikmi Plushies come in a variety of sweet scents, ranging from chocolate and bubblegum to watermelon. There are over 45 mini Pikmi Plushies to collect, including Fluffy Ultra Rare and Shiny Limited Edition Pikmis. Part of the fun is that you don’t know what you will get inside until you unwrap it!

Cake Pops is a new line of collectibles that ticks the boxes on several current trends by combining the unboxing appeal of the Pikmi Pops with the satisfying appeal of the slow-rise squishes, all packaged in a colourful “cake pop”.

Seriously, whomever came up with this should be tickled silly!

Baby Love

Remember Thando the talking (isiZulu & English) doll Lexa loves so much? Well, she is part of Prima Toys’ own range of dolls, Baby Love. They speak our languages and that makes them very special.

Other dolls in this range includes Baby Bella who speaks English and Baba Tasha who speaks Afrikaans. Parents and little girls can look forward to a new isiXhosa speaking doll this year as well as be on the lookout for the Baby Love Buggy.

Baby Born

IBaby Born is a wonderful product range that has been around for 26 years. The Baby Born dolls feature lifelike functions like tearing, feeding, drinking and wetting. Numerous accessories are included with each doll ensuring that little girls can role play and take care of their doll as if it were a real baby. Accessories include plate and spoon, a potty, a dummy, a diaper and a sachet of baby doll food. Baby Born new soft body

Features of the new Baby Born rage include being soft to the touch (their bodies are soft and seamless), super movable (there is improved motion of arms and legs) and more easily crying real tears.

Baby Annabell

Baby Annabell® is almost like a real baby with lifelike functions and a cute expression on her face. She responds to touches, can cry real tears and loves her bottle and dummy. When she drinks her bottle or sucks her dummy, she delightfully opens and closes her eyes, while her mouth moves realistically. Patting her on the back helps her burp like a real baby. Rocking her from side to side makes her feel sleepy. When she cries, tear drops start to fall from her eyes. She yawns, closes her eyes and begins to breathe gently.

Baby Secrets

Baby Secrets is a retro toy that has made a comeback. Baby Secrets is collectibles range which features a unique element, that of discovering if the character is a boy or a girl by bathing it in water. The nappy changes colour to either blue or pink to reveal the gender. How’s that for a surprise?!

There are fifty Baby Secrets characters to collect. Each with their own cute look and accessory – from bunny ears and bowls worn as a hat to headphones, berets, chef’s hats, mask and snorkel, beanies and glasses. Created especially for girls aged four and over, Baby Secrets are fun to collect, swap and display.

My Fairy Garden

An enchanting range that features fairies and unicorns and introduces children to the changing of the seasons, gardening and how plants grow. The toys are perfect for girls aged 4 years and older. Children love toys that allow them to be creative and to learn about their environment; and with My Fairy Garden playsets they have the opportunity to learn even more about nature. Let your little girl learn while being immersed in the enchanting and magical land of fairies. Playsets include My Fairy Garden – Lilypad Gardens, My Fairy Garden – Fairy Garden, My Fairy Garden – Fairy Picnic Basket, My Fairy garden – Unicorn and Friends and My Fairy Garden – Fairy Flowerpot.

Fingerlings

The cutest things since Sandton was a kitten… Unicorn Fingerlings! However you can also get the monkey or dinosaur! They are cute as hell and should not be left unattended… because they will steal hearts and find new owners.

This season there really is something for everyone! For more information, go to www.primatoys.co.za or www.Facebook.com/primatoys

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