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Monthly Archives: April 2011

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy

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The newest competitor in the battle of the sheers – Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy.

These new lipsticks have a mango scent, featuring hyaluronic acid microspheres to moisturize for up to 8 hours, and come in 6 shades with names like Luscious Berry, Mouthwatering Berry, Succulent Pomengranate, Juicy Grapefruit, Dewy Papaya & Lush coconut.

Its formula has 35% lip caring ingredients and has fascinating claims such as:

Moisturizing action:  lips are hydrated immediately and 8 hours after application.

Smoothing action: lips are 47% smoother immediately after application and 21% after 4 weeks of use.

Plumping action: lips appear 19% fuller immediately after application.

Fine Line Reduction: fine lines are reduced immediately.

Neon Lacquer

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American Apparel is releasing 6 limited-edition neon colors in their signature thick, one-coat-is-enough formula. Dubbing each shade exactly what they look like, ” Neon Green ” ,” Neon Yellow ” ,”Neon Orange” …… and each shade will only come in 2000 bottles.

Hurry, lacquer queens, you know who you are !

Wanted ( 15 )

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Some really elaborated, grandiose, OTT fine jewels. One day, I shall shop in New Bond street.

PS: Nothing wrong for being ambitious.

Wedding

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Are you sick of the Royal Wedding yet ? Headlines everywhere & all those photos & speculations ! Goodness gracious me, please leave the couple alone & wish them having blissful courtship.

Having said so, I think it’s the only time a man needs a piece of finely exquisitely tailored suit.

Sunspel

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An understated brand that offers exquisite under garments for gentlemen ( mainly ).

The La Perla for men, as I would call it; Not a trendy/funky line, but definitely has its British swankiness & heritage. Like cashmere underwear, it’s the sensation that matters.

Trendspotting

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Bright & rather trashy frame – It’s summer, let’s have some fun.

Ormonde Jayne Champaca Bath Oil

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Champaca – tiny pale orange flower from India.

Related to the magnolia and deemed sacred in the Indus Valley, Champaca flower absolute is a heavenly, creamy floral scent – both elegant and intimate. Blended with neroli and bamboo and underscored with fragrant rice and green tea notes, this is a distinguished perfume of rare beauty.

Top notes: Neroli, pink pepper and bamboo

Heart notes: Champaca and freesia absolutes, basmati notes

Base notes: Myrrh, green tea notes and musk

This bath oil contains orchid oil extract, vitamin E and 15% pure essence; And it’s beautifully presented in a glass decanter.

All Ormonde Jayne bathing oils are hand-blended and 100% preservative-free. All Ormonde Jayne products are also free from mineral oils, parabens, colouring and GM ingredients. Formulations are all moisture-packed with added shea butter and botanical extracts, so you will not only smell great but feel great too.

Ingredients : Alcohol. Parfum (fragrance). Aqua (Water). D-Limonene. Hydroxyisohexyl 3. Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde. Citral. Citronellol. Geraniol. Isoeugenol. Farnesol. Benzyl Benzoate.

Oh my Lord, OJ Champaca is purely divine. Besides its creamy, sultry & addictive scent ( which still lingers as fresh & intoxicating after 4 hours on my skin ), its formulation also nourishes my dry & parched skin extremely well. I feels well nurtured after bathing in this fabulous concoction.

A scent fit for a Goddess. I would offer this sacred yet sensual scent to Venus.

PS: This bath oil would makes a perfect wedding gift – A honeymoon must have.

H&M ” By Night ” Collection

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Who said high street can’t be high end ? Definitely a fun and flirty capsule collection with prices you can’t beat, yet still looks stunningly elegant & extremely decorum.

 The Night Collection is perfect for a summer night at the beach and is a beautifully executed line of feminine and sultry.

Now, with the money you’ve saved, perhaps you could treat yourself with a little luxury in life; Tom Ford’s lippy, anyone?

Simplicity

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Say Goodbye to complicated life & rituals; Be yourself, be nice to yourself.

Thank someone divine for your daily bread….. & the fact that you’re still breathing, almost effortlessly.

Big Spender

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What’re your excuses when you feel like indulging in more shopping spree; To be precise, for the 5th time in a week? If a 25% discount doesn’t make you weak, how about ” I didn’t get them the first time they were launched, and this wouldn’t be the last time I am lemming on them “.

1) Shu Uemura Face Architect glow enhancing powder foundation 764

2) Lancome L’Absolu Nu replenishing & enhancing lipcolour in Beige Tulle

3) Helena Rubinstein Feline Blacks eye pencil in Black Plum

4) Yves Saint Laurent Matt Touch compact foundation SPF 20 in Sand

5) Chanel Rouge Allure lipstick in Incognito

6) Chanel Rouge Allure Laques in Phoenix

7) Yves Saint Laurent Ombre Solo lasting radiance smoothing eye shadow in Aigue Marine

Okay, I admit I’ve an issue here, I am a shopaholic.

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