Where adventure meets chill! The chaps at Wild Coolers believe that every adventure should be accompanied by the perfect chill. Saying the brand is more than just about keeping things cool … it’s about embodying the spirit of the wild and embracing the untamed beauty of the outdoors. It is the call of the wild. The thunder of migrating wildebeest. The splash of trout in a secret stream. Or the snap of an open fire and the stories of old mates. The range – think hard shell bush boxes and soft shell wine coolers, flasks and utility mugas, utility bags and packing pods – is all high performance, reliable, hardworking. Built to last, these are coolers you can pass down to the next generation of outdoor lovers. Details: wildcoolers.com.
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Celebrating life’s luxuries … we have a magnificent hamper to give away. Valued at R11 745, it includes both hardshell and softshell coolers, a flask and a wine cooler. Visit @getitnationalmagazines on Instagram and Facebook, find the post and follow the prompts.
The Connaught Bar – a gloriously sleek, silver-toned lounge with cosy chairs and a spectacular dark green bar – is one of the best bars in the world. And The Connaught Bar – Recipes and Iconic Creations, may well be one of the best cocktail books.
With every cocktail tasted by Anistatia Miller – “one of the most pleasant tasks I have faced in my life” – it kicks off with essential bar tools, the correct glassware and mixing techniques, followed by how to make the perfect martini (four pages of instructions .. they take this drink suitably seriously), and 100 Connaught Bar cocktails, with recipes, too, for homemade ingredients some of the cocktails call for. Sexy images of each cocktail, along with anecdotes and good humour … an exceptional buy for the cocktail lover. Published by Phaidon, you’ll find it at Exclusive Books for R963.
We’ve long been fans of UGG boots and slippers … and just love these new versatile platform clogs. Made from velvety suede, these are the perfect wear-with-everything shoes … pair them with flowy dresses, a pair of jeans or chino shorts. But besides their aesthetic appeal, comfort comes first … and these Ugg Goldenstar Clogs are nothing if not comfortable. A hot trend, clogs are practical and stylish, and these with their heel strap are available in a variety of shades – think Chestnut, Driftwood, Shaded Clover and Black. R2999 from trenton.co.za
The Swish and Swank leather collection is not only hand crafted, but hand stitched too … a thoughtfully created range, with leather and fittings sourced ethically within South Africa, that’s stylish, minimalistic, classic. There are exceptional lightweight duffel bags designed to fit in overhead airplane storage, handsome handbags and backpacks, toiletry bags and a wonderful range of leather and suede mules and sandals. Details: swish-swank.com.
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