Unzip my eyes so I can see. The ritual gets more perverse every year. A fashion demon with multitudes within me. I took my broken heart and turned it into art. So many years of pain and suffering just made me more interesting. I can feel deeper than I've ever been able to and I can show you what's underneath my smile; more feelings than I can give names to. I'm a work in progress, always stitching and embellishing the outsides to match the inside. I'm never finished and I never will be, even after my heart stops beating and my lungs expire, I will unwrap my soul and start again. 

I was so looking forward to challenging myself this Halloween because I usually focus on fashion and this time around, I wanted to really experiment with make up. This look took about 2 hours in total, using only Urban Decay make up, some eyelash glue and my old fashion school supplies. I was especially excited to use my perversion felt-tip eyeliner pen to create those sharp wings and stitches. It was so fun to get creative even though I wasn't sure what I was going to do at first. I swiped on the lipstick and it just evolved from there. With just a little bit of effort, you can transform yourself at the last minute.

I'm thrilled to tell you that Urban Decay is giving my readers 30% off any Urban Decay products purchased online from today until Halloween. It's first come, first serve until the codes run out so use my code UDSHERI-LEE at check-out to get your very own spooky supplies and embrace your inner Halloween-goddess! Shop here: https://www.urbandecay.co.za

I rarely go to events these days but there are some brands that can always pull me out of my pajamas and away from Netflix. I went to check out the launch of MAC Studio Fix's expanded range of shades because that is the kind of beauty that I can get behind. MAC's Studio Fix Fluid Foundations (with SPF of course) now come in 64 shades! They've also expanded their Fix Powder Plus Foundations and their Studio Fix Conceal and Correct palettes. As if that wasn't enough, they also released new Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer and a new cream-based Sculpt and Shape Contour palette.

MAC always brings the fun and lets us mix our own make up at their events. You might have seen me playing with some colours on my Insta Story to get the perfect shade of foundation. MAC has been ahead of the game when it comes to celebrating iconic, individualistic beauty. I'll never forget their Ru Paul Viva Glam campaign from the 90s. They've worked with creatives both well-known and underground, and they've had an inclusive spirit since well before shade diversity controversies of the late 2010s. They aim to celebrate all ages, all races and all genders and they've maintained that mission since before some millennials were even born.

Go get matched in-store because you will be able to find your perfect shade. The thing about foundation is that for me, I could never find shades light enough. I'm no bronzed goddess, I've got that pale AF dutch skin but I always loved it because it's different (and I dream to be a goth queen). On the other end of the scale, I know there's lots of ladies who couldn't find shades dark enough or cool-toned enough so these are the kind of products I relish.

I tried out some of the products and my fav is the concealer, it just brightens me up nicely and the 196 brush is super sturdy; I forgot how great brushes are to blend. All products are available now at MAC stores nationwide and online as well. MAC has also started their own local instagram. Check them out at @maccosmeticsafrica.

 Overexposed photos full of life and happiness; youth and spirit. I've got no discipline again. I'm looking for it but all I find are smiles and stay-a-whiles. That feeling of possibility I had as a little girl came looking for me and now it's all over everything. I play, I create, I experiment, I experience. The ferris wheel is finally working and fairy lights abound. I feel so full of colour and there is so much art waiting to be made. I threw out all of the old world cluttering up my space. I feel beautiful and elated, the personification of all I chased for so long. The fear is dismantled, the sludge is kicked off my boots. No more second-guessing, no more doubting, no more overthinking. Nothing to lose. Nothing to prove. Just a girl with a flash. Blink and you'll miss me.

MAC has a new collection of 28 eye-popping, jaw-dropping, hyper-pigmented matte shades in every colour a girl (or guy - hey I see you male beauty aficionados!) could dream of. MAC hit up your green-haired gal and I just love when a brand "gets" me. I'm either all about bright, vivid rainbows or complete goth darkness and Colour Rocker has both sides of the spectrum covered. No matter what complexion you have, you'll find something that pops perfectly on you.

MAC makeup artist, Clanelle Burger, gave me a closer look at the collection by working her magic to give me a moody ombre lip to match my hair. I LOVED the look so much that I even did a look post that will be live soon. Forget matching your nails to your lipstick, I say match your hair to it.

I took home 5 shades that I'm very happy to add to my arsenal; Instant Icon (bright baby blue), Into The Madness (bright lime green), Frosting (neutral white), Bunnybeams (pinked lavender-purple) and Gritty Girl (light cool brown). While I was in-store I also picked up some of that heavenly MAC Mineralize Skin Hydrating Mist - so great for priming dry skin.

Matte is where it's at, no matter your lip size. There's a universal idea that glossy is great for small lips because the shine can make them appear larger but gloss comes off so quickly, so I prefer to over-line my modest lips and rather add some powdered highlight in the center to make them look their best.

The Colour Rocker lipsticks are as wonderfully creamy as you've come to expect from MAC and although I do love a matte liquid lip, I find that matte lipstick is easier to re-apply on the go because it's not as drying. The pastel shades pack a surprising punch and the darker shades are positively dreamy. I'm already excited to experiment with looks built around the colours I have. I think my favourites so far are Bunnybeams, Instant Icon and Frosting. Frosting especially excites me because a white lipstick is very handy to have in your makeup kit; you can lighten up any colour, use it as highlight for a subtle ombre lip or even use it on your brow bone to give a great contrast to your eyeshadow.

The lipsticks are priced at R240 and you can shop all shades now at https://www.maccosmetics.co.za. I've ordered with them before and they were lightning-fast with delivery.

Thanks to MAC South Africa, Kim Morton and Clanelle Burger for letting me play in the Colour Rocker world!


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I had the pleasure of working with some amazing creatives ahead of the release of the Limited Edition Manic Panic Jem and the Holograms Collection which became available in South Africa this month through AnonaMiss Beauty Emporium. I LOVE crazy hair because it makes me feel more 'me' and that feeling has a ripple effect on everything.

SJ Van Zyl, the creative genius behind Pixelicious Design & Photography, got a team together to transform a couple of girls into band members from the famous 80s animated series, Jem and the Holograms. Needless to say, this fun opportunity was totally up my alley. SJ found me through Scar and then my trusted hairdresser Verushka, used the new Manic Panic dyes to make some magic.

I've really got to give it to SJ, not only did he photograph and edit the shoot but his supreme make up artistry got me looking "Truly Outrageous!".  He's my favourite make up artist I've ever worked with because he's exceptionally talented and a joy to collaborate with.

Most of these beautiful behind the scenes photos were taken by make up artist, Tanya Viljoen. Check back soon for the final results of the shoot and details on how to get your hands on these kick ass hair dyes.

Special thanks to SJ, Tanya, Delin Naude, Gabbi from AnonaMiss Beauty Emporium, Redrum Culture Club, Von Fersen Stylist and Verushka.