7 Incredible Facts About Women Owned Businesses

Title: 7 Incredible Facts About Women Owned Businesses
The issues of gender equality still pervade South Africa’s democratic form of government after more than 20 years. This is due in part to Africa’s culture and views about the role of women and how they should function in society. This also applies in the widening gap between females and entrepreneurs.
Companies in South Africa favorably compare with the rest of world. In fact, a significant proportion of the senior management is governed by women. However, according to one consultant, significant progress is still to be made in the business sector.
Despite women making up around half of the world’s population, they only have made a minor but important dent in the sector that is purely run by testosterone-fueled individuals. This is due to the barriers that have held women back in this specific field in South Africa.
Regardless, it is still noteworthy that women have made such an impact in the business sector and knowing the facts and statistics could help reach out and empower others out there to also stand up and pursue their dreams regardless of the hurdles along the way.
We have put together in one eye-popping infographic that includes details and statistics about empowered women entrepreneurs who have acquired a significant position in the business sector. These women have surpassed all challenges and have proven that gender is not the main factor in succeeding in one business.
Check out the colorful and well-put infographic below to be inspired and also empowered just like those women who have proven themselves as worthy of the cause. You never know, you too could very well inspire others.

A little less sugar, a little more health

We are now roughly on day 9 of our no sugar, no bread challenge and its been great so far! The biggest change for me has been that I used to eat toast every morning, which I now had to replace. So my first option was full cream Greek yogurt with honey (no sugar, no flavoring, no sweetener) But I found that it wasn't keeping me full for long enough, so I decided to add some muesli to it to bulk up my breakfast. As you might know, almost all muesli's have tons of sugar in, and the ones that dont, have sweetener (which is recommended to stay away from during this challenge). I know my mom makes her own muesli, and its never looked very difficult, so I got Googling and realized there are plenty of sugar free recipes to choose from, and that you can really roast any nuts and grains together to make a delicious muesli. I have posted one of the ones I liked below, but you can change it up and add more nuts or fruit or anything really!

Enjoy!


MAKE YOUR OWN: PLASTIC-FREE, SUGAR-FREE MUESLI

Ingredients:

3 cups coconut flakes
2 cups oats
1/2 cup brazil nuts
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
80ml macadamia oil (or other high quality, flavourless oil- I use coconut oil)

Method:

[I soak my almonds and pumpkin seeds overnight to activate them and make them more digestible, and then dry them out before chopping and adding to the mix. If you can’t be bothered with this step or are short of time, just skip it.]

Roughly chop the brazil nuts, peanuts and almonds. Combine in a bowl with the coconut flakes and oats. Stir in the oil and mix well until everything is well coated.

Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread the mixture evenly over the paper and bake at 100ºC for 30 minutes, until golden. Leave to cool.

Store in a glass jar. It will keep for a few weeks, but I think it is better to make small batches and more often to keep it fresh.

Enjoy!

Source Treadingmyownpath.com

A healthy start to the New Year

I have never been a big sugar lover or had a huge sweet tooth (excluding a few delicious desserts and treats..) but I have always known how much added sugar there is in everyday non-sweet foods and continued eating them. That's why at the end of 2015 when I saw a 21 day no sugar, no bread challenge, I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to cut these foods out so that I would really realize how many of the everyday foods we eat, are actually filled with sugar. Because sugar and bread play a pretty large part in our lives, I have never really wanted to admit how bad they are, but I figured 21 days is short, and maybe that will be the start of cutting some of those pesky foods out more permanently.

The challenge starts today for me and a few Facebook friends who have willingly decided to start the year on a healthy note. (You could start this challenge any time, as long as you do it for 21 days. It is just easier when you have a few people doing it with you and encouraging you to stay strong)

The basic rules are:

No bread or crackers,
No foods with (added) sugar,
No food with refined carbs

That means that if it comes with sugar in from the start (fruit, honey etc) its allowed. If its man made and the sugar has been added (sucrose) its NOT allowed

Some examples of foods you might not know have unnatural, added sugar in are: Fruit juice, flavored yogurt, protein bars, most low fat foods, and most sauces (tomato sauce, BBQ sauce etc)

The 21 day challenge says that you can add some natural sugar if you really need to during the 21 days, but it is better to try cut it out completely. If you really need something sweet, use Stevia or honey.

So for the next 21 days:

Replace bread with veg or sugar free/Greek yogurt in the mornings
Stop sugars (or have stevia)
Read ingredients on food labels, where is the sugar & carbs coming from?

So I hope you will join me in this challenge and share it with your friends so we can all start the New Year on a healthy note

I will be posting some recipe ideas also ASAP


You can see more on the Challenge that made me decide to do this Here


Here is a short article on the effects of sugar on your body written by fitness guru Kayla Itsines

http://www.kaylaitsines.com/blogs/news/65473923-what-does-eating-refined-sugar-do-to-your-body?utm_content=buffer2af1b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Tips for Summer Work wear

As the temperature rises, it is important to update your office attire not only to suit the weather, but the working environment. Although different companies and working environments call for different styles, we're here to give you some simple tips on how dress for work this summer:

1. DO Wear lighter colours and fabrics to achieve a more relaxed and light look this summer

2. DON'T wear shorts to the office.

Experts say shorts look too laid back and unprofessional for the office. We love this look, but lets keep those for the weekend

3. DO wear summer dresses.

We love summer dresses for work, and they allow you to feel cool and fresh. Pick your work summer dress wisely by opting for a more structured or plain summer dress. Nothing too beachy please

BiBi Rouge Olivia shirt dress R390

4. DO keep patterns to a minimum.

We love a floral summer look, but for the office, be fussy with your patterns. Try keep the colours more neutral or stick to a more conservative shaped dress so that it is less overwhelming.

5. DO bare a bit of skin.

In most work places, sleeveless is acceptable, but try and stay away from spaghetti or thin straps that can look too casual and show too much chest.

BiBi Rouge Leilei dress R530

6. DO love the longer length.

Want to wear an open neck line, compensate with a longer length to class it up. This is also great for the figure conscious ladies as it flatters and shapes your waist and hips. Just remember, if you have a bigger bust, pair this look with a light jacket.

BiBi Rouge Mischa dress R480

7. DO wear your work shirts..

but change it up! We love the work shirt and casual pants look. This is great for summer as its slightly more casual but still professional and clean. Pair this with some heels for the perfect corporate look.

BiBi Rouge Petra shirt R330

8. DO'NT wear slip slops!

Keep them for the weekend ladies, no one likes slip slops in the work place! Rather heel it up! It always transforms an outfit and makes it work ready

BiBi Rouge Adele skirt R340

Here are a few items every Women needs for her corporate wardrobe

So remember, it's good to dress cool and fresh, but don't go too casual or bright and you will have your summer work wear down.

Its candy crush time!

Candy colours aren't just for summer.. Why not sweeten up your winter wardrobe with these out of the (candy) box These sweet treats are perfect for... well.. anything really! Available on Superbalist

WIN WITH BIBI ROUGE!

Next week it is Women's Day so we thought we would do a GIVEAWAY!!! All you have to do is LIKE and SHARE the BiBi Rouge by Sabrina Kennedy Facebook page. Want an extra entry? Share this on twitter, or Follow us on instagram and/or Twitter. Then comment on the post on our Facebook page with where you have shared or liked. Dont forget to comment on the post on our Page, not the shared post :-) Entries close 8th August

Here are the links to follow and share:
BiBi Rouge
Twitter: @BiBiRouge
Facebook: BiBi Rouge by Sabrina Kennedy
Instagram: @BiBiRouge

BiBi Rouge Mid Winter Favorites Part 1

Here at BiBi Rouge we love looking for amazing products around South Africa, so we thought, why not share! More often we are finding great things around SA that are amazing and affordable! Which im sure if you know us, is key. We also understand that we spend a lot more time in front of our screen than out and about these days, so we wanted to bring our fashion favorites directly to you.

This week we have picked our favorite grey styles that we love for mid winter. These picks were chosen because they are nice and warm, but still cool enough to wear as winter fades away, making them worth your time and well spent money.

Clockwise from left:
1.Sterling silver plated ear rings from Rings & Things R250. These beauties are so simplistic and classic AND well priced!
2. 3D black triangle ring R70, Rings & Things. We love this simple matte black finger candy for every day wear year round
3. BiBi Rouge Sofia dress R380 including delivery. Available in beige, grey and black. Perfect layered in winter or with sandals year round
4. Rare earth scarf, Poetry R160. Perfect to pair with any colour as that extra accessory that just makes the outfit
5. Black ankle boots and knee length riding boots, both Zando. These are great to throw onto any outfit in winter with their timeless style and classic look
6. Grey nail colours, Dior, Essie, Nails Inc, Nars, OPI

If you love one of the products, click on the name to be directed to their site :-)

Love
Sabrina Kennedy
x

BiBi Rouge by Sabrina Kennedy
Fashionable - Affordable - Clothing for women
www.sabrinakennedy.co.za

BiBi Rouge Summer 2013/14

As some of you know, I own a fashion line called BiBi Rouge by Sabrina Kennedy. As summer is coming to a close here in South Africa, im working hard on the new winter range, but I really enjoyed our summer range this year, so I thought I would share my favorite items with you :)

Enjoy!

(The beautiful Amber Prout-Jones is our model and the amazing photos are taken by Laura Macrae Photography. The flawles makeup was done by Jessica at Blue Butterfly Effects)

All items can be purchased on www.sabrinakennedy.co.za

BiBi Rouge by Sabrina Kennedy Winter Range Launch

The time has come for my fashion line, BiBi Rouge to launch our 2013 Winter Range and we are so excited. We have been researching and creating our winter styles for months to make sure that each is on trend, amazing quality, and still affordable. We also now offer delivery to your door anywhere in South Africa at no extra cost. This means you can now order and receive BiBi Rouge clothing at home, at the office or anywhere else.

Dont forget that even though we are now selling our 2013 Winter range, our summer range is available year round.

We had an amazing photographer, Laura Macrae Hastie and a beautiful model Amber Prout-Jones that made this winter range worth launching.

So go on over to our website and check it out!

www.sabrinakennedy.co.za

We are very pleased with our new range and hope you all love it too!



For more photo's of our winter and summer range, go to our Facebook page

Taking over Cape Town- Part 2

This is the second part of mine and Merida's 2012 Cape Town trip to visit my sisters. These photo's were taken on the second and third day of our trip. These two days were spent hanging out with friends on the beach and drinking wine and cocktails with a sea view, which in my opinion is a day well spent :-)

Enjoy!


xxx