The Global Critic

My Oscars Best-Dressed List for 2017

March 3, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

I haven’t done a fashion-related post for a while, so I simply couldn’t miss the opportunity of rounding up my favourite fashion moments from this year’s Academy Awards. Aside from the Best Picture Award mix-up (which I happened to catch live on television, in the early hours of the South African morning…and, yes, it was #superembarrassing) the most entertaining part of the whole event, for me, was of course the fashion. So, here is a list of my top ten […]

Categories: Fashion, Art & Design • Tags: Academy Awards, Best-Dressed, Celebrity, Design, Fashion, Luxury, Oscars, Red Carpet, Style

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Jo-Ann Strauss on Finding Balance, Handling Self-doubt & Flirting with George Clooney

March 2, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

Jo-Ann Strauss is one of those girls it would be easy enough to hate. Not only is this former beauty queen and university graduate a self-made media mogul and one of South Africa’s most iconic faces, but she is also married to an almost uncomfortably attractive surgeon (her very own McDreamy) with two gorgeous toddlers filling their home in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town. Oh, and I forgot to mention, she’s had personal interactions with the […]

Categories: Interviews • Tags: Celebrity, Entrepreneur, Jo-ann Strauss, Media, Presenter, South African, Television

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Why I’m Obsessed with Marie Kondo’s World-Famous Decluttering Method

February 23, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

It was a few months ago that I found myself browsing the book section on Amazon (I must confess, I always find book stores – whether online or offline – much like pharmacies or, as the Americans will call them, drug stores. There’s something about spending time in them, wandering around aimlessly, that makes you realise all the things you never knew you really needed). Maybe that’s just me (although I know my sister feels the same about pharmacies: we […]

Categories: Health & Wellness, My World • Tags: Books, Decluttering, Home, Interiors, Japanese Philosophy, Konmari, Organization

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How I Finally Achieved A Clear Complexion

February 16, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

Ok, so skin problems (especially adult acne or any acne for that matter) certainly don’t classify as a glamorous topic. But, while this blog certainly reflects my love of all things glamorous, it is – more importantly and over-archingly – about sharing helpful hints and life hacks with those that want to look their best, be their best and, ultimately, live their best lives. I am not a hoarder (as evidenced by my fascination with Marie Kondo and her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of […]

Categories: Health & Wellness, My World

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Makeup Maestro Reneé De Wit Reveals Her Best-Kept Beauty Secrets

February 9, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

Meet Reneé De Wit, makeup artist extraordinaire. I first came into contact with this insanely talented creature when she painted my face for my 21st birthday party. Since then, I have come to rely on Reneé for many more of those momentous occasions when faces had to be painted, perfectly. It’s no wonder then that she holds a very special place in my Little Black Book but also in my heart. Believe me, I wouldn’t have let just anyone do my makeup on […]

Categories: Best In Beauty, Cape Town City Guide, Interviews • Tags: Beauty, Makeup

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How I Ended Up In Bed With Colin Farrell

February 6, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

With this year’s re-launch of my blog, I wanted to create a category called “My World” – a little collection of posts that are very personal and unique to me and can offer those that might be interested, some insight into, well, my world. This category is where you’ll find “dear diary” scribbles, some peanut-gallery opinions I might get the urge to share from time to time and, generally, just a few glimpses into my life “behind the scenes”. As […]

Categories: My World • Tags: Ask The Dust, Cape Town, Colin Farrell, Hollywood, Idina Menzel, Movie, On Set, Salma Hayek

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The Life-Changing Effects of Transcendental Meditation

January 31, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

My Introduction to Transcendental Meditation Meditation (in its general form) is something I only recently cared to start learning about. I am almost embarrassed to say that the whole thing used to sound like a whole lot of hippie hogwash to me; something only fruitarian, barefoot individuals who don’t believe in shampoo and don’t have day jobs, were into. Boy, was I wrong. Especially considering what I know now: that numerous captains of industry and the cream of Hollywood’s crop (including Jerry […]

Categories: Health & Wellness • Tags: Healing, Meditation, MindBodySpirit, Rest & Relax, Stress Management

Who I’m Following On Instagram

January 25, 2017 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

I often get asked by friends which accounts I’m following on Instagram and, to be honest, I find this social media platform a super authentic, accessible & useful way to find cool style tips, shopping inspiration & enjoy exquisite imagery. There isn’t always the time to buy or page through a fashion magazine and, sometimes, at the end of a long work day, when my concentration span resembles that of a (lazy) gold fish, there’s no online place I’d rather […]

Categories: Fashion, Art & Design • Tags: Bloggers, Design, Fashion, Influencers, Instagram

Hopefully Life-Changing Advice For Itchy Scratchy Dog Owners

December 9, 2014 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything – in fact, it’s been a whole year. I’ve decided it’s high time to post something again and, in the spirit of Christmas, I wanted to share some advice with those of you that love your pets as much as I do; advice that could hopefully change the quality of your dog’s life and, in so doing, make your life a little easier too. Meet Kimbey: my ten-year old Maltese Boomer […]

Categories: Health & Wellness

Ida Elsje on Designing Fine Jewellery & Her Favourite Cape Town Hangouts

October 16, 2013 by Clare Wiese-Wentzel

Ida Elsje is arguably at the forefront of South African contemporary jewellery. Not only is her work regularly featured in South Africa’s top glossy magazines, but high-profile international publications such as Brazil Vogue and New York’s Superior Magazine have also filled their editorial pages with some of her handmade masterpieces. At the same time, her oversized earrings and elaborate head pieces have graced the catwalks of New York and London Fashion Weeks. Every piece of Ida Elsje Jewellery is created in her small studio […]

Categories: Interviews • Tags: Cape Town Bars, Cape Town Restaurants

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