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A glimpse into the life of a thirty-something in Cape Town. Mid-size style • Relatable health & fitness • @candiceonthemove for food & travel.

WIN! To say “thank you” for honestly just bein

WIN! To say “thank you” for honestly just being the loveliest followers I could ever ask for, the lovely team at @thevelvetcakeco are helping me celebrate YOU - because it’s not just birthdays, anniversaries and baby showers that deserve recognition!

You nailed a presentation at work? You deserve cake. You stood up for yourself and asserted your boundaries in a difficult situation? You deserve cake. You finally did that thing you’ve been putting off for weeks? You deserve cake.

To enter, make sure you’re following me - and tell me why you feel you deserve cake in the comments below, and you could soon be enjoying my absolute favourite from @thevelvetcakeco : a 14cm Rainbow Cake

For an extra entry, tag a friend who you feel needs to be celebrated (because cake is better shared!)

Winner announced 20 September 2024.

This is 38 🎈 A new chapter.

This is 38 🎈 A new chapter.

And, just like that, 10 Very Big Days begin. In th

And, just like that, 10 Very Big Days begin. In the next ten days, I have much 20 year high school reunion, my birthday, and my flight to France. And, of course - deadlines, to do lists and…and…and. Accepting any and all offers coffee and sugar-free Redbull.

I’m a firm believer in having your cake and eati

I’m a firm believer in having your cake and eating it, too - and, it seems like @thevelvetcakeco and @mevrouandco agree!

To celebrate Heritage Month, two of my favourite female-run businesses have teamed up to bring you Cake For The Nation: a limited-edition 1L(!) tub of iconic Rainbow Cake in the colours of the South African flag 🇿🇦

Not only do they come with a gift of @mevrouandco stickers celebrating your favourite South Africanisms, but they ship nationwide. Yes. You can have cake - and, a little local flavour from couriered to you. I mean, isn’t that reason alone to celebrate? (From my case-study-of-one I can happily say that carrying a bucket of cake to the beach is a 10/10 life choice, and highly recommended. Bonus? Resealable lid means no sand sneaks in. Picnics, birthday parties - the opportunities are endless).

And, if you’re in Cape Town, pop into one of the @cake.canteen branches to pick up a few treats in person.

#gifted

@hotelskysa turned a very average Thursday into a

@hotelskysa turned a very average Thursday into a night filled with laughter, dancing, singing-along - and more - with the opening of their dinner and show concept: Naughtily Ever After. A (very) adult-themed musical fairytale (this is not the one to bring your kids or parents to) - complete with a substantial mezze-style dinner, fantastic talent and incredible views - we didn’t realise just how much we needed a ridiculous, frivolous night out. It’s on every Friday and Saturday night - book via Quicket. Can’t recommend it enough. #invitedexperience

I have…a lot going on. Don’t we all? From work

I have…a lot going on. Don’t we all? From work to family, friends, finances and health, wellness and self-care…it’s a lot.

@chemistrynatural_science Balance is designed to be “the calm in your daily grind” - and, honestly - who can turn that down? It’s an all-in-one boost of superfoods, probiotics, collagen, and more. One spoon a day helps boost your immune system (deeply needed, as we find ourselves in month 37 of winter here in the Cape) and improve overall well-being and mental clarity. Because, we could all use a little helping hand, right? #gifted

A stroke of absolute luck meant that I discovered

A stroke of absolute luck meant that I discovered @shortandsweetsa is not only barely a block away from my office, but also creates the vital Pistachio Kataifi “Dubai Bars” I’ve been dying to try (watch to the end when I unbox them and break one open). I was a literal kid in a candy store - and also nabbed a box of Hazelnut Crunch Bars. The verdict? I shared them with Luke; who said “this is world-class” - and, considering I bring him the best chocolates I can find in Paris 👌🏼 @shortandsweetsa deliver if you’re not in the area to collect. Trust me on this one.

She’s back! If you watched my reel 2 months or s

She’s back! If you watched my reel 2 months or so, you’d know I was feeling quite disheartened with my weight-loss progress (having only lost around 300g this year; despite all the work I’ve been putting in - working out 5 times a week, calorie deficit). So, after some blood work showed my blood sugar was high (I’m insulin resistant, thanks to bad genetic luck and my PCOS) - I went onto meds that have lowered it (but, made no impact on my weight). Through my research (I joke that my body and health is my hobby, but I’m truly fascinated to learn how my body works), I learned that intermittent fasting has been shown to work for insulin-resistant bodies: both helping to lower blood sugar, and to help with weightloss. Under the guidance of my doctor, I’ve been doing 16:8 intermittent fasting - and it seems to be working! 1.7kg down in 2 weeks (not changing what I’m eating, just WHEN I’m eating it) - so, I’m thrilled to see my body is responding well. This isn’t medical advice, I’m not a doctor - but, this is an invitation to get to know your body, do your research - and find what works for YOU. There truly is no one-size-fits all solution, and “eat less, move more” just…isn’t always enough.

Winter whites 🤍

Winter whites 🤍

I 👏🏼 bought 👏🏼 it! I’ve been on a cl

I 👏🏼 bought 👏🏼 it! I’ve been on a clothes shopping ban for the past few months - and while I broke it for this SPECTACULAR, whimsical number from @stylerotate - the past few months have made me much more conscious of my spending and shopping habits: how I used to mindlessly scroll online stores in the evenings (like an additional social media platform) - even when I didn’t “need” anything. I also know a few people weren’t 💯 convinced when I shared this dress here last week - and, I’ve learned that me loving something is enough. It doesn’t have to be fashionable. It doesn’t have to be flattering. No one else has to like it. It just needs to make me happy. And, friends, I adore this (and have already dedicated suitcase space to it, so it can come with me to Paris).

To everyone who commented on my new “handbag”

To everyone who commented on my new “handbag” - meet the newest laptop bag from @saintandsummer! It fits so much (including your charger, notebook - even a few make up essentials) - I have it on good authority from the younger crowd at the office that I can “go to a bar after work with it and not look ugly”. So, if that’s not a vote of confidence, I’m not sure what is? Even better: @saintandsummer are offering a free water bottle bag with every one purchased 👌🏼 #gifted

An evening celebrating @capetownopera’s 25th Ann

An evening celebrating @capetownopera’s 25th Anniversary, with the restaging of its first-ever production: Lucia di Lammermoor. A truly spectacular evening, Brittany Smith is phenomenal as Lucia (scroll through to watch - and hear - the standing ovation), and it’s always a thrill watching Conroy Scott on stage. Inside tip: @therockefellerct is around the corner and a beacon of hope in the barren wasteland of the foreshore - the perfect spot to pop in for a drink and bite to eat before the show (swipe for our 👌🏼 wine choice and sushi). Lucia di Lammermoor is showing at the @artscapetheatre on 16, 19, 21 and 23 June - book via Webtickets. Professional images by Fiona MacPherson and Nicky Elliott. Tickets gifted.

So, what’s in my glass? I’ve been using @chemi

So, what’s in my glass? I’ve been using @chemistrynatural_science’s PLUMP for the past few weeks…and, honestly - don’t be fooled by the name. While it does indeed “plump” your skin (thanks to magnesium, creative and collagen), it’s so much more than simply an aesthetic supplement.

The two types of collagen also promote joint health, pre- and probiotics combine with 5 digestive enzymes to help with bloating and gut health - there’s calcium, antioxidants…it really is a powerhouse.

Personally, I love that it helps reduce muscle stiffness (no more suffering two-days post leg day), and I mean, I’m not against having better hair and skin, too 💁🏼‍♀️

Ah, @lacolombect. My forever favourite, and now of

Ah, @lacolombect. My forever favourite, and now officially @theworlds50best Best Restaurant in Africa, and number 49 in the world. So, so well-deserved - @chef_james_gaag and team’s constant pursuit of excellence and innovation getting the global recognition it deserves. A few snaps I took of a recent meal there, to celebrate 🥂

Because sometimes your week needs a little ocean-r

Because sometimes your week needs a little ocean-reset. A recalibration after a workday. A refresh. (And, the moody sunset helped).

Keeping it real with an honest update on my health

Keeping it real with an honest update on my health and fitness journey: my frustration, doctor and dietician appointments. Because the journey isn’t linear or perfect (although I really, really wish it could be!)

Can we please bring back some personality to our c

Can we please bring back some personality to our clothing choices? Some sense of personal style? Individuality? I’m just over a month into my self-imposed-clothing-shopping-ban, and it’s given me more time to observe the “trends” doing the rounds - and, how easy it is to just follow along - in an attempt to fit in, to be accepted or to play it safe. Instead, maybe we can wear…what makes us happy? What we love? What makes us feel good? And be damned whether that’s in fashion at the moment, or what all the cool kids are wearing? Just…maybe.

A little reminder that bodies move, squish and ben

A little reminder that bodies move, squish and bend. Look at that jiggle! (Also, look at that joy!) A sunrise tidal pool swim, being grateful for a healthy body that moves, and living in such a beautiful place.

If you’ve been around a while, you’ll know my

If you’ve been around a while, you’ll know my hair is…high maintenance. A natural (very curly, very boring mouse-brown) brunette, my bleached, straightened and heat-treated hair is pretty much a hobby in itself - so, I was happy to be introduced to @tonic.institute: a simple, results-driven haircare system developed with plant-based active ingredients to boost overall scalp and hair health. Who could say no to that? #gifted

WIN! I spotted this perfect pouch from @saintandsu

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