Archives for October 2010

Underrated! Herve Chapelier Tote Bags make the best travel totes

October 31, 2010 Paris B 19 Comments

Remember my past musing about whether I should get a Longchamp Les Pliages tote bag? I should have looked in my closet! Well no, I did not find a Longchamp Le Pliage magically appearing in there, I found something just as good if not better.

My old Hervé Chapelier 925N tote!

Hervé Chapelier is a French brand that specializes in strong colourful nylon bags. Like Longchamp, the bags can be folded although not into a pocket size but they are similarly lightweight, hardy, longwearing and great for travel.

Its also interesting that Hervé Chapelier bags don’t seem to be as popular as Longchamp. Maybe that’s why it appeals to me. I recently shook the dust off my old Hervé Chapelier 925N tote and fell in love all over again.

Roll up! Roll up! New stuff by Max Factor and L’Oreal and good reads!

October 30, 2010 Paris B 22 Comments

Roll up! Roll Up!

As the Ringmaster might say.

I’ve got some pics of a new L’Oreal day and night spot corrector and some Max Factor product pictures for you after the cut.

max factor malaysia

But before we get into all that, take a look at what I enjoyed reading from my beauty blogging friends this October :-

Nikki takes on Korea! I love the scenery on Nami Island – AskMeWhats
Connie shows a video tutorial on how to use the Anna Sui Brightener and Spot Concealer – SkinDeco
Jenn was NOT impressed with the Olay Total Effects body wash – Lipglosseater
Xin shows up close gunk from a peel off nose pack! Not for the faint hearted – PrettyBeautiful
Eli shares a recipe for “Bedak Sejuk Muntah Belut” which sounds awful but apparently works! – Soloverly
Yani shared the Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Exces – wasn’t sure if I wanted it but now I do darnit! – RedLusciousLips
Beetrice shared her lipstick splurge in Guerlain Rouge G lipstick – I hate to say I told you so but Bee I told you you’d love it! – Beetrice’s Reviews

So what’s on offer from Max Factor and L’Oreal you ask? Hop along for a quick peek!

Lancome Teint Miracle Foundation – Was I touched by a Miracle?

October 29, 2010 Paris B 39 Comments

Lancome recently launched their new Teint Miracle liquid foundation to much acclaim the world over. The liquid foundation that promises to give your skin a glow and fill it with a luminous aura, does capture the imagination.

lancome teint miracle foundation review swatches

Of course, the gorgeous Julia Roberts on the promo posters doesn’t help. We all want to look glowy like Julia don’t we?! So let’s take a gander at the Teint Miracle liquid foundation and see how it fares.

Being in Malaysia, I noticed that the Teint Miracle foundation we get here is from Japan. Hence, our foundation has the Japanese style of numbering and has no names.

lancome teint miracle po-03 photo swatches review

Mine is PO-03 (pink ochre = pink undertones). I did mention to the makeup artist that in Maquiliquide, I take BO-01 (beige undertones) but she told me this was different. I didn’t think it should run that far, but nevermind, I thought. Let’s take this for a run and see anyway.

Salon Spy: Kanebo International Salon Starhill Gallery

October 28, 2010 Paris B 11 Comments

Time for some pampering! I’m no stranger to the Kanebo International Salon. I’ve been going to the one in Bangsar for years – as does my whole family 🙂

kanebo international salon review starhill gallery

However I’d never tried the services at the more upmarket Starhill Gallery salon. It might interest you to know that the prices of services are the same but the salon is a midge more plush as befits the luxury mall.

I was there to learn about the upcoming Kanebo Impress Gramula premium skincare range and I had a facial too.

The facial treatment started with peach tea and dried apricots as I’m used to at Bangsar. However there is an added bonus of a hot foot soak which does wonders to relax the mind and body.

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