November 25, 2009
” Savor the season with Pine & Eucalyptus, a limited-edition scent from Jo Malone that captures the essence of winter. The crisp aroma of sweet pine is woven with velvety eucalyptus to create a revitalizing fragrance. “
Jo Malone re-launched Pine & Eucalyptus limited-edition collection is my winter must have.
It is the embodiment of holiday cheer, bursting with cypress, cinnamon and lavender, combined with spicy amber and frankincense.
The Pine & Eucalyptus Bath Soap cleanses, moisturises and fragrances the skin. Its frothy lather feels delicious to the touch.
The Living Cologne not only freshen up your environment but can also be used to scent your skin. I love wearing this frosty, crisp, sharp, astringently green cologne; It instantly puts me in a festive mood, not to mention its mental clearing & physical revitalising effects.
I also like to use this exhilarating cologne as a linen spray and during my laundry drying. Simply spray this generously onto your laundry, turn on the dryer, be thrilled !
My parcel of JM Pine & Eucalyptus Living Cologne & Soaps arrived today.
London picture from photo.net, by photographer David Bell.
November 25, 2009
BB boldest mascara ever! Perfect for those who want the all-out drama of false lashes.
Get instant volume, intense colour and dramatic length. Super thick, get-noticed lashes.
Unique formula remains pliable between coats, so lashes stay separated as volume builds.
State-of-the-art formula creates super thick and ultra long lashes.
Tapered, dual-fibre brush simultaneously lengthens and volumizes-grabs even small, hard to reach lashes.
Dries quickly to a smudge-proof and flake-proof finish.
Enriched with lash conditioners and Vitamins A, C, and E.
Removes easily with eye makeup remover or soap and water.
Safe for contact lens wearers.
I tried this on during a makeover at BB counter. This mascara really delivers; my dramatic, bold, curly lashes were screaming ( if eyes could whisper ).
Despite the striking finishes, it feels feather-light and last at least 6 hours, without clumping /smudging and comes off easily ( when it’s time for removal ).
Definitely my party mascara.
November 24, 2009
This is a little gem from the wonderful bird of paradise collection.
I thought Kaleidoscope is ab-fab until I meet Trapeze.
Trapeze is less frosty & metallic in finish than Kaleidoscope; It gives a more human like touch rather than the ice cool robotic finish I got with Kaleidoscope.
I am in love with this silvery taupe shade with a hint of peachy pink. Chanel obviously outdone itself again in terms of colour innovation.
November 23, 2009
My staple eye palette, excellent for daily eye make over, should be stocked up before it sold out.
No one does nude better than Bobbi Brown.
November 22, 2009
Bobbi’s cool, contemporary take on Christmas beauty.
Icy, shimmering accents on eyes and lips cast an iridescent glow on the face. Inside this chrome-accented, fold-out palette you’ll find everything you need to deck yourself out for the season: 10 eye shadow shades, 4 lip shades, a Mini Eye Shadow Brush, and Mini Lip Brush.
Packaged in a gift-ready chrome carton.
I am glad that I manage to grab this limited edition palette before it sold out; This palette is great for creating soft smoky eyes for daily wear, you know, that sultry, sexy, dreamy eyes that’s safe enough for the office.
The sparkle eyeshadows look rather vivid & intense on the palette but they are rather sheer when applied over the lids, so i use them over the glitter lipgloss ( yes, lipgloss over the lids ) to create an intense, mesmerising veil when I want a dramatic, smoky finish.
November 18, 2009
Majestic, flamboyant and stunningly original!
AoL has teamed the iconic and head-turning Brit clutch wallet with a beautifully detailed, regal Red and Blue grosgrain cuff with a breathtaking Amber jewel. Calling to mind a lost era of elegance.
A new way to wear Aspinal, to keep your clutch safely at hand and to stand out from the rest of the fashion pack.
The interior of the Aspinal Brit Clutch Wallet comprises of:
6 credit card pockets
4 full length pockets for notes
1 central full length zipped coin compartment
1 external full length open pocket
I love this clutch, very anglomania! Ever wonder what to do when your hands are sick of clutching? Just sling its cuff onto your wrist.
November 17, 2009
In Rose Noir, the classic symbol of love and devotion is updated. A traditional olfactory rose, the Damascene, is made potent and contemporary once again by darkening its character.
Rose Noir becomes a decadent, dirty rose with intense and animalic quality.
Top: grapefruit, freesia
Mid: rose damascena
Base: citrus moss, musks
This is what I am looking for, an edgy perfume which Audrey Hepburn would spritz on if she is going to be naughty.
Unforgettable since I tried it on in Liberty. Absolutely stunning, incredibly mesmerising, I could drink this instead of my mojito !
Audrey Hepburn portrait by zhuzhu on deviantART
November 16, 2009
Supermodel Kate Moss is featured in both the print campaign and commercial for Yves Saint Laurent’s scent Parisienne.
The fragrance is described as being “floral-woody” and targeted towards 30-something women who want a little taste of Paris.
Parisienne was developed with the mystique, eroticism personality of the Parisian women in mind. The concept of ” Glamour, Seductive, Allure ” and notes ” with a vinyl accord ” adds a modern twist to the fragrance; evokes the gloss, varnish or metal of a spike heel”; presents the fragrance as a little more sensual, darker and edgier.
This fragrance has a floral scent with hints of Cranberry, Blackberry, Rose, Violet, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.
” A grand floral with a woody structure, PARISIENNE is the perfume of ultra femininity, warmed by the touch of the man who embraced her. The floral heart beats wildly with the absolute femininity of the Damask rose, which harmonises perfectly with the powdery violet, sensual and carnal like leather worn by Kate Moss. In contrast, the peony gives a breath of PARISIENNE youth and a hint of morning freshness. “
This is a nice controversial rose with a twist, but I still prefer a darker, dirtier, dangerous version of rose. PARISIENNE to me is like Kate Moss behaving in rehab, what I really really want is Audrey Hepburn gone bad !
November 15, 2009
Well, I decided to get a new makeup bag for my compacts & palettes, so what’s better than having a Jimmy Choo ( okay, JC for H&M ) for this purpose?
I intended to get the pink resin clutch initially, but when i had my hands on it, it just didn’t feel right; too small in size ( may hold a few lipsticks ), too fragile to be portable / durable. In fact, this clutch feels ” cheap “, too much plastic till it ends up resembling a toy.
So, I was satisfied when I got this black leather clutch; at least it has a decent size, some leather and looks stylist enough to be used as a clutch. The only complaint? The dark perspex plate at the front is a magnet for finger prints!
November 11, 2009
Finally got my hands on this charming palette.
Lovely, soft shimmery, trendy autumnal shades; this palette contains complimenting colours that are easy to be combined / layered.
As usual, the eyeshadows are blendable, long lasting and unlikely to crease ( I wear these without a base / primer, and they lasted at least 8 hours on my lids )
