I posted this in my other blog, but thought it was worth a mention here too, just in case.
Apparently an eye centre in Singapore has suspended their Lasik procedures after 17 cases of eye infection were reported there. They will be checking their machines and have provided a number you can contact them at if you need assistance.
The full article is at the Straits Times so take a look if you have concerns.
I received the latest newsletter from Isetan KL and was taken in by their dresses. They have collaborated with some local designers to launch some collections for Isetan’s in-house brands like Cultivation and Cescendo.
Here are 3 outfits that caught my eye.
  
The turquoise blouse was eyecatching to me because of the colour. Somehow this colour makes me look ultra-fair = love hehe… Of course la, must wear things that make you look good right? Its RM129 but when I actually saw it in store, somehow it didn’t look as good as in the picture. I was in a hurry though so I’m going to look again.
The other thing that I really liked is the black wrap dress. I’ve been dying to get one ala Diane von Fusternberg whose wrap dresses are a fashion icon everywhere. I wonder if it’ll make me look fat though 😛 I’ll take a look anyway. I couldn’t find it in Lot 10 the other day.
And here’s another nice looking dress.
Actually, its 2 dresses. The top chiffon layer is a whopping RM1,099 while the bottom layer (sold separately) is RM999!!! Shocked or not? I was. I cannot imagine paying RM1,099 for a thin layer of chiffon that I can only wear over another layer of clothing or risk shocking the general public.
That said, I think I’ll drop by Isetan soon, if only to look for that elusive wrap dress.
I tried this once, when I was suffering from dry lips. I happened to be in The Natural Source store in Midvalley Megamall and in a fit of desperation, bought this. 
Oh dear! I’m sorry, but I’m sad to say, this was a totally bum product for me.
According to the official website, this is what its supposed to do. In gist:
First of all, the texture. This product is a white colour cream. It feels rather waxy and goes on your lips white. So, you look rather ill for a while, until you rub it in. Even then, the waxy and pale look doesn’t go away. However, I noticed that it has a pink tint in it that is apparent if you wipe your fingers on a piece of tissue paper after that. Its odd that even though there’s a pink tint, it shows up as white on the lips.
Secondly, it does not feel nice. As I have mentioned before, it feels waxy and like a coating over my lips. I don’t like that.
Thirdly, it did nothing for my dry lips. It didn’t make it drier, but it didn’t make it more moisturised either. My lips just stayed as dry and flakey as ever. There was no plumping effect and my lips look the same now as it did before I used it. I even loyally used it twice a day, morning and night to no avail. Every morning, I’d still wake up to dry flakey lips.
Finally, the price. Its an astronomical RM125 for a little 30ml tube. Yes yes… I was suckered. But you don’t have to be!
[rating:0/5]
Some time ago when the Clinique Buttershine lipsticks were first launched, I gave them a go at the Clinique counter. My first impression was a bad one, as my lips felt dry after applying this lipstick.
Now, I know this lipstick is more like a solid gloss. It is supposed to go on like butter and has a shine, hence the name. However, it felt dry to me and so I avoided this one for a long long time.
Then, a couple of weeks back, I stumbled on one for cheap, so I bought it on a whim to try. The colour is Berry Blush.
The case of this lipstick is very nice. Its a solid shiny metal with a bamboo design. Very appropriate for the coming Chinese New Year, I thought. The cover fits very well, so once its covered you can’t even tell which way is up! It just looks like a piece of solid metal bamboo which is really cool.
The texture of this lipstick is pretty much like gloss. It goes on smoothly and sheer and glossy. I found it melts a little if left in the heat for too long e.g. if you are travelling in a hot car. It maybe to do with the texture as my other lipsticks in the same bag did not melt as much.
There is no scent like all other Clinique products. This time, when I applied the lipstick, I did not feel any dryness. My lips felt moist, in fact, which is great!
The colour I got is Berry Blush. Its a nude berry shade which on my pigmented lips, hardly shows up. Its great for me because its my original lip colour, but better! My lips don’t look like I have thick lipstick on, and it looks natural, but shiny and smooth. The perfect my-lips-but-better look. If you like colour then this lipstick might not be for you because its very sheer. All it does is put a hint of colour on your lips. The darker or brighter shades may show up more but even then, its mostly sheer. Great for those days when you want some colour but don’t want to look too made up. And it lasts longer than a gloss too!
I don’t know how much this retails for, but I’d hazard a guess at about RM60 or so. Its available at all Clinique counters. I’m rather tempted to get more colours now!
Pros: Sheer, glossy, no scent, nice packaging
Cons: Sheer, melts easily
[rating:5/5]
