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What to do if you're in Jozi - Check out Open Air Cinema

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If you're free this phuza Thursday, or work in the Braamfontein area, check out Open Air Cinema hosted by The Bioscope Independent cinema Johannesburg.  Here's what you need to know:  Film:  FUTURE SOUND OF MZANSI Venue:  BULLION Address:  11 th  floor, Liberty Building, 17 Wolmarans Street, Braamfontein.  Tickets:  R110  (includes a Jamesons welcome drink, and free popcorn all night) Time:  Doors open 6:30pm, film screens 8pm. PARKING:  Secure parking will be available on the night. This will be an extra R20 that will be paid directly to the parking garage. The films will be screened at various rooftops and spaces across Johannesburg. This is the third screening in the series, and the film is titled “Future Sound of Mzansi”. Some of the “cast” and crew will also be there in action. Look out as other screenings are scheduled to take place in Durban and Cape Town later this year. “Future Sound of Mzansi” is a local documentary film by ‘SA’s music futuri

Fashion Friday Must Have!

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Fashion, Food and Shopping. . . Does it get any better than this? Designer label Chanel combined 3 of a ladies most favorite things in their Fall 2014/2015 collection at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. I cannot believe it took me this long to lay my eyes on their beautiful collection. The run way became the supermarket as models strutted down the ramp with shopping baskets. Some of my favorites from the collection include the Milk carton bag (I MUST have this) Grocery accessories Chanel Candy Clutch Bag Keen to know your thought on this ? Have a fabulous weekend pretties! xx

Beefcakes Boet!

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Before reading this please note that the content of this post is rated R18 and is not suitable for younger readers (No lol, not really, just kidding.. well kinda). "Best buns in town and the Burgers aren't bad either". It took me just over a year to psych myself up and finally visit Beefcakes in Illovo.. and Boy oh Boy was it worth it!! I went with a friend of mine, who is super fun and was also keen on visiting. We definitely had a great evening. Truth be told, even up until we got there, I had no idea what to expect... slightly nervous, a bit excited and part anxious. So here's the deal and this is what you need to know. What is Beefckes? Well, Beefcakes is a Burger and milkshakes restaurant, coupled with an amazing bar and drink as well as host to comedy and drag shows. (Now you can see why I had to psych myself up to go). Anyway, I think the words I'm looking for is basically like a Hooters, but for ladies and gay dudes. Gentlemen ... DO N

The Pudding Shop

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Nestled away on 7th avenue in Parktown North / Parkhurst is The Pudding Shop. But don't be fooled by the name, as it is NOT a dessert / patisserie store. The Pudding Shop is on the same property as the La Cucina Di Ciro restaurant. The vibe at the Pudding Shop is very oriental to say the least. It's quite a hippie zen like joint. Picture tranquil / indian music playing in the background with "please switch your phone to silent" signs in the restaurant. It's also very eco-friendly with natural lighting and lots of plants and green creepers on the walls. The ambiance is perfect for a chilled Sunday afternoon brunch/lunch. The menu is also quite small with mostly vegan/vegetarian dishes and 2-3 dessert items. I opted for the Indian tasting plate which consisted of samoosas served with a sweet ans sour coconut and chili sauce, chili bites served with a lime, coriander and red onion compote and bhaji squares od cous cous, sweetcorn,