#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways: I am turning 30 this month!

February is my birthday month and this is a big one: I am turning 30! That’s right, I am officially a grown-up… it think. Like any good birthday, it won’t be the same without friends and I definitely won’t be where I am today without all of you who engage with me. You have no idea how grateful I am for every like, comment, thumbs up and emoticon.

So this month I am celebrating with you by hosting a whole month of giveaways!

Every day this month I’ll be launching a new competition on my social media platforms. You’ll have all month to enter each one, so make sure you check my feeds regularly or use #9LivesBirthdayGiveaways. This post also will also be updated daily so make sure you pop in regularly.

Now, without further ado, happy happy birthday month!

Win a pair of Kirsten Goss Earrings!

It’s my birthday month and it’s a big one: I am turning 30! ? To celebrate, I am hosting a whole month of giveaways! One each day! Keep an eye on my social media feeds and on 9Lives for daily updates. I am kicking off with this gaaaaawjus pair of @kirsten___goss Room Service Earrings worth R1625! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives & Kirsten Goss accounts, and tag someone below who you know would swoon over these beauties. One entry per person, and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9LivesStyle #9Lives30thGiveaways #kirstengoss #lovezabuyza #lovelocal #southafrica #southafrican #southafricandesign

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Win a Missibaba Basic Collection Leather Tote Bag

#9Lives30thGiveaways No2: @missibaba is known for their striking, unique, leather handbags. I am giving away a #Missibaba Basic Collection Tote Bag worth R1600! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives & Missibaba accounts, tag a friend and share one thing you always have in your handbag – and no cellphones or wallets! One entry per person, and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9LivesStyle #9Lives30thGiveaways #missibaba #lovezabuyza #lovelocal #southafrica #southafrican #southafricandesign

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Win a bottle of Elie Saab Girl of Now Eau de Parfum!

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 3. #ElieSaab consistently produces some of my favourite fragrances! Girl of Now is absolutely delicious, with notes of pear, mandarin and freshly-roasted pistachio, leading into a heart of orange blossom, almond essence, white jasmine and magnolia. And finally it settles into warm notes of tonka bean and creamy almond milk. I am giving away a 50ml Girl of Now EDP worth R1330! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives account, tag a friend and share your favourite smell in the world – the ocean? Freshly baked bread? Clean laundry? One entry per person, and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9LivesBeauty #Giveaway #Fragrance #eliesaabgirlofnow #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a farm-to-table experience for 2 at Boschendal at Oude Bank in Stellenbosch

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 4: @boschendal_at_oude_bank opened its doors in 2017, bringing farm goodness to the heart of Stellenbosch. Aside from good food they offer wine tastings, artisan coffee, a juice bar, bakery, craft beer, flowers and a retail section stocked with organic fruit, vegetables, eggs and more. I am giving away 2 farm-to-table dining experiences for two at Boschendal at Oude Bank, worth R500 each. To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Boschendal at Oude Bank pages, tag a friend and tell me what your fav comfort food is. One entry per person and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9livesfood #foodblogger #foodie #food #capetownfoodie #capetownrestaurant #capetown #instafood #instafoodie #foodphotography #feedfeed #huffposttaste #taste #buzzfeast

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Win a pair of Green Cross leather shoes!

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 5: I fell head over heals with these soft, shiny leather shoes from @greencross_sa. Want it? I am giving away THREE pairs of these, worth R1699 each! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Green Cross accounts, tag a friend and share your fav route to go for a walk. One entry per person, and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9LivesStyle #LoveLocal #Giveaway #Shoes #Shoeporn

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Win lunch and wine with Gabriëlskloof

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 6: @gabrielskloof_ outside Botriver is one of my favourite spots in this world – it’s where I got married! They also do the most delicious, wholesome food and beautiful wine. I am giving away lunch at the restaurant to the value of R500 and 6 bottles of their Rosebud Rose 2017 ❤ To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Gabrielskloof accounts, tag a friend and share your fav place in this world. One entry per person, and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9livesfood #foodblogger #foodie #food #capetownfoodie #capetownrestaurant #capetown #instafood #instafoodie #foodphotography #feedfeed #huffposttaste #taste #buzzfeast

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Win a Sally Hansen hamper worth R1000

Share your #Shetopia to win a @sallyhansensa hamper worth R1000! And this doubles up for my #9livesbirthdaygiveaways because when it comes to nails, I’ve always trusted them. Okay, so what is a #shetopia? It’s an ideal world for women. I share my thoughts over on 9Lives today, with a new video (I tried something different so let me know what you think!). Remember to like the 9Lives and Sally Hansen accounts and tag a friend in your comment. 1 entry per person and you have till the end of the month to enter. . . . #9LivesBeauty #Giveaway #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a linen kimono from Mantra Stores

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No7: Birthdays should always start like this: slow mornings with good coffee and comfy loungewear! How insanely beautiful is this linen kimono dressing gown from @mantrastores.za ? I am giving one away, worth R1350! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Mantra Stores accounts, tag a friend and share one of your best slow morning rituals. One entry per person and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesStyle #Loungewear #lovezabuyza #CoffeeTime #butfirstcoffee #Giveaway #InstaGiveaway

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Win a Carrol Boyes wine hamper

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No9: @carrolboyesofficial has such a quirky, sophisticated charm. I am giving away a bottle of their limited edition Sketchbook Chenin Blanc worth R630 and a set of 4 wine glasses worth R500! Happiness! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Carrol Boyes accounts, tag a friend and name one thing you can celebrate right now. One entry per person and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesFood #Wine #Weekend #Celebrations #Giveaway #WineTime #CarrolBoyes

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Win TWO Urban Decay Naked palettes!

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 10: If you follow me regularly you’ll know I’m a huge fan of #UrbanDecaySA eyeshadows! Today I’m giving away TWO Naked palettes: the Ultimate Basics (my everyday favourite) and Naked Smoky (perfect for some drama). To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives account, tag a friend and tell me what you’re dressing up for this weekend? A braai? Party? Just movie night at home? One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesBeauty #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a Spice Route Experience Hamper!

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaway No 11: @spiceroutepaarl is one of my favourite foodie destinations, with everything from beer and gin to spices, preserves and fine chocolates on offer. I am giving away a hamper with two Spice Route passports giving you access to a selection of tastings all year long, and an epic Gift Box: that’s a total value of R1000! To enter, make sure you like the 9lives and Spice Route accounts, tag a friend and share your best Sunday lunch treat. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9livesfood #foodblogger #foodie #food #capetownfoodie #capetownrestaurant #capetown #instafood #instafoodie #feedfeed #huffposttaste #taste #buzzfeast

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Win a Skin Creamery Gift Set!

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 12: I am a big fan of supporting local brands. One of my favourites is @skincreamery , who make the most beautiful, natural skincare products! Pictured here are just a few of my top picks (that oil-milk cleanser is a dream!) Keen to try them? Of course you are! I am giving away a Travel Gift Set worth R950, with a Facial Cleansing Powder, Oil-Milk cleanser, Tonic, Hydrating Oil and Everyday Cream. It’s the ultimate starter kit! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Skin Creamery accounts, tag a friend and share your top beauty rule to live by. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesBeauty #lovezabuyza #skincare #naturalskincare #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win an epic hamper from Coco Safar

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 13: A few weeks back I raved about the next-level coffee and tasty treats at the brand new @cocosafarsa in Sea Point. Today I am giving away an epic hamper with coffee beans, rooibos bio-capsules (Nespresso compatible), coffee bio-capsules, a box of chocolate bonbons, a reusable Coco Safar take-out cup and a Coco Safar gift voucher for R350 so you can treat yourself to lunch! Yummmmm! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Coco Safar accounts, tag a friend (preferably a new one if you’ve entered before) and tell me how you take your coffee (or tea). One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9livesfood #foodblogger #foodie #food #capetownfoodie #capetownrestaurant #capetown #instafood #instafoodie #foodphotography #feedfeed #huffposttaste #taste #buzzfeast

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Win a 50ml Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Toilette

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 14: Happy Valentines! For me, fragrances capture really special emotions and release them with a single spritz. Today I am giving away a 50ml Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Toilette – a ultra feminine, decadent scent that almost everyone I know adores. To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives account, tag a friend and share your favourite type of flowers. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesBeauty #SaySi #giorgioarmanisi #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a GOSH makeup hamper!

#9LivesBeautyGiveaways No 15: @gosh_sa is one of my top picks for affordable, high quality makeup. Today I am giving away a Gosh hamper worth R1000! Trust me, this palette will steal your heart. To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Gosh SA accounts, tag a friend and tell me why you love makeup. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesBeauty #Makeup #goshmakeup #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a Kiehl’s Skincare Kit

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 16: I am all about diligent skincare and these two from @kiehls.za have been absolute lifesavers in the past! So today I am giving away this Limited Edition Midnight Recovery Concentrate and their Hydro-Plumping serum. So fricken good! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Kiehls accounts, tag a friend (preferably someone new if you’ve entered before) and tell me why you need these in your life. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesBeauty #skincare #kiehls #kiehlsmidnightrecovery #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win wine and a tasting from Spier in Stellenbosch

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 17: Growing up in Stellenbosch I have a soft spot for a wine farm. So today I am giving away 4 Chocolate and Wine tastings at the gorgeous @spierwinefarm and a box of their very yummy Creative Block wines, worth over R1000! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Spier accounts, tag a friend and tell me what you’d celebrate with a glass of wine today. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. . . . #9LivesFood #VisitStellenbosch #stellenboschtravel #stellenboschwines #Capewinelands #CapeTown #wosa #southafricanwine #winesofsouthafrica #winelands #wine #winetime #lovecapetown #proudlysouthafrican #meetsouthafrica

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Win a swimsuit by Kat van Duinen!

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 18: Really though, nothing beats beach days and my fav spot is the Palmiet river in Kleinmond. Today I am giving away a stunning swimsuit by local designer @katvanduinen.official . The fabric is so smooth and soft it’s insane! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Kat van Duinen accounts, tag a friend and share your top beach/dam/river in South Africa. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesStyle . . ?@danielmal . . #9LivesStyle #ResortWear #KatvanDuinen #LoveZaBuyZA #LoveLocal #BeachWear #SwimWear #Weekend #Summer #SouthAfrica #visitoverberg

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Win a bottle of Viktor & Rolf Bon Bon

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 19: you might know this already, but I love fragrances. @viktorandrolf Bon Bon is one of my top choices, an unashamedly sweet but also sophisticated and alluring scent. Today I’m giving away a 90ml Eau de Parfum! To enter, make sure you like 9Lives, tag a friend and share your favourite sweet treat. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesBeauty . . . #Fragrance #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a pair of Maaji tights!

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 20: As a pretty tense and anxious person, I have to find moments of quiet and balance in my day. Today I’m giving away a pair of these gorgeous, reversible @maajisa tights, because nothing motivates a workout like new gear. To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Maaji accounts, tag a friend and tell me how you love to move. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. #9liveswellness . . . #Fitness #Yoga #ActiveWear #Active #GetMoving

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Win a Bioderma Skincare Hamper!

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 21: as someone who struggles with sensitive skin, I have a few tried and trusted brands I rely on when things go south. The #Bioderma Sensibio range is such a gem, and this micellar water remains my top choice (hello Cape Town drought solutions). So today I’m giving away a @biodermasouthafrica hamper worth R1000! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Bioderma accounts, tag a friend and share your top water saving tip. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesBeauty . . . #biodermasensibio #skincare #sensitiveskin #micellarwater #waterlesscleanser #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a voucher from The Cotton Company!

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 22: I have developed a mild obsession with Turkish hammam towels, and these by local brand @thecottoncompanysa are amazing! Made with 100% pure Turkish cotton, they are thin, light and ultra luxe. Today I’m giving away a R1000 voucher to shop on their site! To enter, make sure you like both 9Lives and The Cotton Company accounts, tag a friend and share your fav me-time treat. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesHome . . . #LoveZAbuyZA #turkishtowels #hammamtowel

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Win a R2000 voucher to shop at Builders Warehouse

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 23: As a blogger I am often challenged to get nice, creative backdrops for my images. Let’s be honest, not everyone has ideal lighting or pristine bathrooms for those Pinterest-perfect shots. So I have teamed up with @buildersfan to create an easy, affordable blogger photography setup that you can out together in your home or studio. Head to 9Lives now for the full post. I am also giving away a Builders Warehouse voucher worth R2000 to kick off your next DIY project. To enter, make sure you like both the 9Lives and Builders accounts, tag a friend and share your upcoming DIY dream. One entry pp and you have till 1 March. . . . #Blogger #bloggerstudio #bloggerphotography #photographybackdrops #homestudio #diy

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Win a Hartenberg experience in Stellenbosch

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 24: What better way to spend a Saturday than with a gourmet picnic on a wine farm? Today I am giving away a lunch experience at @hartenberg_wine_estate for 4 friends, and wine to take home. To enter, make sure you like both the 9Lives and Hartenberg accounts, tag a friend and tell me how you plan to spend your Saturday. One entry per person and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesFood . . . #stellenbosch #visitStellenbosch #StellenboschWinelands #Hartenberg #Picnic #Winelands #Wine #foodblogger #foodie #food #capetownfoodie #capetownrestaurant #capetown #instafood #instafoodie #foodphotography #feedfeed #huffposttaste #taste #buzzfeast

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Win a bottle of Lancome La Vie Est Belle L’Eclat

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 25: When I got married I wore the original Lancome La Vie Est Belle and it still brings back memories of the day, and our honeymoon trip through Italy – my dream holiday! Today I’m giving away a bottle of La Vie Est Belle L’Eclat, the latest version of the fragrance. To enter, make sure you like 9Lives, tag a friend and share your dream holiday destination. One entry pp and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesBeauty . . . #lavieestbelle #lavieestbelleleclat #lancome #fragrance #perfume #9LivesBeauty #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a hamper from local skincare brand, Lulu & Marula

#9livesbirthdaygiveaways No 26: Local, natural and 100% gorgeous! @luluandmarula continue to steal my heart with their stunning formulations and beautiful packaging. Today I am giving away a hamper worth R1030! To enter, make sure you like the 9Lives and Lulu & Marula accounts, tag a friend and share your favourite thing about South Africa. #LoveLocal #LoveZABuyZA . . . #9LivesBeauty #BeautyBlog #BeautyGram #BeautyBloggers #Beauty #SABlogger #CapeTownBlogger #Blogger #BBlogger #BBloggerSA #LifestyleBlogger #LBlogger

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Win a Nederburg Two Centuries wine box

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 27: Is there anything better than having a glass of great wine with a friend? Today I’m giving away a @nederburgwine hamper worth R2400 with 3 bottles of Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 and 3 bottles Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, neatly packed in a wooden wine box. Both these wines have some impressive awards behind them! To enter, make sure you like both the 9Lives and Nederburg accounts, tag a friend and tell me what dish you would serve with this wine. One entry pp, no under-18s allowed and you have till the end of the month. #9LivesFood #OnceUponANederburg . . . #CabertnetSauvignon #wosa #southafricanwine #winesofsouthafrica #winelands #wine #winetime

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Win a bottle of Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens

#9LivesBirthdayGiveaways No 28: I met my husband while we were at university, and at that time he wore Issey Miyake. Needless to say since then I have always had a soft spot for their fragrances. Today I am giving away a 100ml L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens. This fragrance is pure seduction, with notes of wood, leather, cumin and incense. I absolutely love it, and I love it even more on the hubby. To enter, make sure you like 9Lives, tag a friend and share your dream date night idea. One entry pp and you have till 7 March. #9LivesBeauty . . . #9LivesFragrances #IsseyMiyake #isseymiyakeperfume #isseymiyakepourhomme #Fragrance #Perfume #pourhomme #Grooming #mensfragrance

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You can enter on any of the 9Lives social media accounts! Happy Birthday month!