Monday, 7 October 2013

[Love Yourself] Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eye Workshop

Last week, I signed up for Bobbi Brown's Sparkle Eye Workshop organised at Tangs, VivoCity. I wanted to attend the workshop basically to understand the range of products from Bobbi Brown. So, I went for this workshop with a registration fee of S$80, redeemable for products. There were two options to choose from- Korean Eye Makeup and Fresh Eye Makeup. I opted for the Fresh Eye Look as I felt that it would be more suitable considering my eyes and age and it was seconded by the Makeup Artist there.
So, after registration, I was introduced to my Trainer Make Up Artist Ariel, who I must say was quite good with her work.
Then, we started with the workshop- started with cleansing and this is how my bare eyes look-


After cleansing, I was asked to apply the Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair Cream to moisturize the skin near eyes.
The dark circles were covered with Colour Corrector in Medium to Dark BISQUE and Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural was used to even out the skin tone. Then we applied, Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Vanilla to the eye lids covering the area within the eye socket, followed by Sparkle Eye Shadow Ballet '3'. The crease was done with Cocoa Eyeshadow from the Rich Chocolate Eye Pallette. For shadow liner, we used Eye Shadow in Rich Chocolate followed by Long Wear Eye Liner in Black Ink to intensify the colour and the whole look was finished with Intensifying Long Wear Mascara in Black.

The Final look achieved was-


I like the look- not too heavy and great for everyday wear.
All the products used were


1. Rich Chocolate Eye Palette
2. Sparkle Eye Shadow Ballet '3'
3. Concealer- Natural
4. Colour Corrector- Medium to Dark BISQUE
5. Long Wear Gel Eyeliner Black Ink
6. Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick- Vanilla
7. Intensifying Long Wear Mascara- Black

When it came to buying products, I really wanted to buy the colour corrector but realized after a while that since it is cream based and I sweat, so it was getting into the fine lines near my eyes and creating white lines, so after this flash, I had to leave it and instead I went for the Cream Shadow Stick in Vanilla, which acts as a Primer as well. I also picked up an Eyeshadow in Black Chocolate (2G) to use as eye shadow and eye liner.


Also, did I mention that I received a door gift as well... A Bobbi Brown EXTRA Eye Repair Cream, 2.5ml and Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base, 7ml.
All in all It was a great experience and let me introduce the trainer Make-up Artist- Ms. Ariel


Out of all the products, I feel the Cream Eye shadow Stick and eye shadows are quite good. You may like to try the concealers and colour corrector which are available in a tone matching your skin, if you don't have very oily or sweat prone skin!

Do leave a comment and let us know of any Bobbi Brown product that you have tried...

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Thursday, 3 October 2013

[Review] Fragrance- Gucci Gucci Guilty Intense EDP

Let me tell you all about another one of my favorite perfume, which I bought in April 2012 and have been using since then. This one is my favorite for occasions like lunch or coffee with friends, playdates etc. This is the Intense Version of Gucci Guilty. 




This comes in a metallic gold bottle with Gucci Logo. An interesting bottle design, I must say!

This intoxicating floral oriental fragrance contains "excessive" dose of pink pepper and lilac. It opens with notes of mandarin and pink pepper. Flowers of lilac, violet and heliotrope form the core of the compositions, laid at the base of patchouli and amber.

My Take on Gucci Guilty Intense
The fragrance, as you spray is Spicy and is dominated by Pepper. That is a good change from most of the fragrances that I have, which have floral top notes. Slowly, it gives way to light floral middle notes, which is again something not so common among the fragrances I use. The fragrance slowly goes into the woody and musky scents of Patchouli, which is my favorite part. I like this fragrance as it begins in a different way than all my other fragrances, while ending in woody and musky the way I like it. The fragrance is strong but not overpowering, best for the time when I want to be something different! To talk about the long lasting nature of this fragrance, it easily lasts for atleast 8-10 hours, sometimes more.

Retail Price- S$87.00 for 30ml, S$115.50 for 50ml and S$145.50 for 75ml.

Have you tried Gucci Guilty Intense? How do you like it? Or do you feel like trying it? Do leave a comment and let us know...

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Wednesday, 2 October 2013

[Style Diva] Monogrammed/ Signature Bags- Haute or Not

I was reading an article in style: (A MediaCorp Publication) Issue of October 2013, a couple of days ago, which was about our obsession with designer bags. Somebody has been mentioned who needed a functional handbag that can keep whatever she throws in, is professional and she should be able to pass in a Client meeting as well as Social evening with same confidence. She was happy to find a Proenza Schouler PS1 but was not sure if she should spend a fortune on a 'Simple' bag, which was able to fulfil her requirements but was not so identifiable. 
How many of us are guilty of doing that. That does make sense to some extent that if you spend Thousands of dollars on a bag, it should be identifiable to get its worth. After moving to Singapore, the number of Monogrammed or Signature Bags that I see around has increased many folds. Every other lady has a Louis Vuitton Tote with monogrammed canvas or Coach signature bag, which to me seem to be a bit on the face. I would rather prefer an LV in Damier Canvas, which still tell others that you are carrying an LV but is subtle. Similarly I love Chanel 2.55 as it is identifiable as a Chanel and is subtle at the same time. 

Subtle yet Effective!
But my only concern would be to dress up as well to make the bag fit your outfit. I don't remember how many times, I have seen women carrying a great bag teamed up with an outfit which shows how less she cares about herself, with a feel that the presence of bag will amp her up in any situation.
Another point that comes to my mind is what is the significance value of a bag that a fairly decent number of people are carrying irrespective of what they are wearing, what kind of houses they live in, what is the kind of lifestyle they have? How authentic does the bag come across as, knowing well the fact that there are lot of fakes going around in the market worth only a couple of hundred dollars. 
How authentic a bag would seem when it is carried by a woman wearing shabby, neglected and worn-out clothes vis a vis when carried by somebody in a chic dress. People view somebody as a complete package and just carrying an expensive bag with taking no care of your outfit and grooming will not present you as a fashionista. So, I always suggest if you are trying to carry an expensive bag or shoes, make sure your dress goes with it and you don't come across as an ugly duckling wearing a diamond necklace pretending to be a swan.

What are your views on monogrammed or signature bags? What is the best way to carry them off? Do you have a favorite Signature bag or you dream of buying one? Do leave a comment and share...

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Tuesday, 1 October 2013

[Review] Glamabox September 2013

Hi Lovelies,
It's been a while that I received my Glamabox for September 2013, but could not post a review as other things were already lined up. So, today let's have a look at what was there inside Glamabox...

Mysterious and Full of fantasy cover of Glamabox by Agnes Boulloche, a French Artist





Let's see the products now-
1. est-lab SunShield SPF50, 5ml (Retail Price- S$72 for 30ml)- This is a product from a beauty chain Estetica. this is specially designed to cater to the needs of Asian Consumers. this product uses SmartVector UV Technology using UV sensitive marine DNA micro capsules that ensures UV blockers are activated only on UV exposure. It can be used as tinted moisturizer base for sheer coverage. Value of Sample- S$12.

2. Jane Clare Blueberry Revital Firming Mask, 1 Pc (Retail Price- S$62 for 3 pc box)- The mask contains fresh organic blueberries that turns the clock back for ageing skin. The mask contains high anti-oxidant essence that improves skin firmness. Value of Sample- S$20.60.

3. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Moussant, 15ml (Retail Price- S$42 for 40ml)- This is a Purifying Foaming gel for Oily-Sensitive Skin, which helps to fight against bacterias and imperfection. It unclogs pores and eliminate dead skin cells. Value of Sample- S$15.75

4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo, 3mlX2pcs (Retail Price- S$34 for 125 ml)- It is a Corrective and Unclogging Anti-Imperfection Care which eliminates impurities and excess sebum while leaving the skin clean and fresh.

5. SFERANGS Repairing Eye Balm, 5ml X 2 pcs (Retail Price- S$95 for 30ml)- This is an eye balm from a Korean Medical Grade Cosmetic Brand. It is like a nutrition for dull eyes. it helps in preventing dark circles, wrinkles and dryness. Value of Sample- S$31.66.

6. Jane Clare HA Hydrating Serum, 2ml X 3 Pcs (Retail Price- S$59 for 15 ml)- It is a highly concentrated serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Herbs and vitamin to provide moisture, to tighten and to tone the skin resulting in younger, brighter and radiant skin. Value of Sample- S$23.59.

7. Whoo Gongjinhyang Qi & Jin Essence, 1.5ml (Retail price- S$218 for 45ml); Gongjinhyang Qi & Jin  Cream, 1.5ml (Retail Price- S$116 for 75 ml); Gongjinhyang In yang Lotion, 1 ml (Retail Price- S$116 for 110ml)- The essence is a concentrate for luminous skin, the cream is for radiance and the lotion improves skin's ability to retain moisture and add radiance. 

So, that was all about my Glamabox September 2013. The SFERANGS Repairing Eye Balm and Whoo products look impressive and promising. Would love try them out and see the effect.

Looking forward to get more interesting products and if you would like to get your Glamabox, you may subscribe here for only S$18 a month. 

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