Editor Koketso Mashika’s top picks for summer 2019 

We catch up with our Editor, Koketso Mashika, to find out what she’s loving this summer.

WHAT IS THE ONE BEAUTY PRODUCT YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IN SUMMER?
Sunscreen. The higher the SPF, the better! I get sunburn quite easily, so I never leave the house without applying it.

WHICH SONGS ARE ON YOUR SUMMER PLAYLIST?

• Gonna Be a Lovely Day (Kirk Franklin & Family)
• Wonder Love (DJ Fresh & Miza)
• Enjoy it Now (Tortured Soul)
• Chant (Fourplay)
• Macala (Mlindo The Vocalist, Kwesta, Sfeesoh & Thabsie)
• Shesha (De Mthuda & Njelic)

FAVOURITE SUMMER FRUIT?
Watermelon; it’s hydrating, sweet and delicious.

WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER ROM-COM?
I’m going to reveal my age now – haha! It has to be Pretty Woman. It has some of my favourite things; Julia Roberts, fashion, romance, humour and good old happily ever after. A girl’s dream!

YOU’RE LYING ON THE BEACH WITH A BOOK IN YOUR HAND…WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Gabrielle Union’s ‘We’re Going to Need More Wine: Stories That are Funny, Complicated, and True.’

WHO IS YOUR STYLE INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER 2019?
I love South African influencer, Melody Molale. I find her style effortless and uber chic.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Cape Town has a special place in my heart. The beach, magnificent sunsets, seafood and longer daytime. Plus, some of my favourite people live there.

YOUR GO-TO SUMMER SNACK?
Nuts dipped in biltong flavoured ice-cream… kidding! Chilli biltong and cashew nuts.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HAIRSTYLE FOR SUMMER?
I love rocking a pixie cut with a touch of colour. It’s totally chic and no-fuss. I can easily maintain it at home in-between salon visits. Plus, the length is perfect for scorching summer days.

YOU’RE HEADING OUT TO AN EVENT, WHAT DO YOU WEAR? A DRESS OR JUMPSUIT?
Definitely a dress! Jet has gorgeous dresses this season, I love this scarf-print cross-over dress and for more formal events I’ll go for a satin dress.