I spotted this on the reduced rack at Marks and Spencers in Singapore, after Christmas. It is a pack of chocolate lipsticks! Perfect for any beauty addict hehe…Â I thought it was absolutely adorable!!
Protect your eyes – Wear sunglasses
Other than the importance of using sunscreen, another thing I learnt in 2007 was the importance of wearing sunglasses. I used to think that sunglasses were merely a fashion accessory designed to help you look “cool”. However, I soon learnt that sunglasses were actually, a necessity for the health of your eyes.
Just like how we apply sunscreen on our face and body to protect our skin from the damaging UV rays of the sun, sunglasses perform the same function by shielding and protecting our eyes. The eye membrane is very thin and unfiltered UV rays can cause damage to the eyes in the form of cataracts.
Review: Makeup: Rimmel Apricot Blush
We don’t get Rimmel Blush, Apricot here in Malaysia, but I managed to get my hands on one from the UK. Believe me, if you can, grab one. You will know why when you get your hands on it.
This blush is one of the most complimentary blushes I’ve ever experienced. In fact, it is widely touted as a cheap drugstore alternative to NARS Orgasm blush. The peach-pink shade compliments most skintones, especially Asian skintones. After experimenting, I’ve found that I look best in peach toned blushes or light pink blushes and this one fits the bill perfectly. And owning both Orgasm and this Apricot blush, I’d safely say the shades are very close indeed.
The texture of the blush is a bit hard, but a blush brush picks up colour with no problem. The packaging does leave a bit to be desired though. It comes in a large square flat pan, with a cover that fits on it, rather like the lid of a box. So, if you are in a hurry, it is possible to find yourself digging your fingernails into the blush. Not fun. It doesn’t come with a brush, for those who like that, but as it doesn’t matter to me, it doesn’t bug me.
I cannot recall the price off hand, but its pretty affordable. If you have a friend in the UK or USA who can purchase this for you, get them to. I’m sure you won’t regret it one bit! Get this blush for US$3.19 on drugstore.com. I told you it was cheap!
Pros: Cheap, Lovely flattering colour
Cons: Not available in Malaysia, packaging could be improved
[rating:4.5/5]
Light Drop Jewelry – Unique handmade jewelry
Before 2007 ended, I received something in the mail that was a surprise and pleasure. It was a package from Jo Anna of Light Drop Jewelry, a site for handmade jewelry with a little bit of a difference in that the pendant has personalized words on both sides of the glass bead. These unique bits of jewelry have been explained thus on the website:
Light Drop Jewelry was created by one woman with the desire to enliven and inspire people. These special, handmade necklaces reveal words on both sides that spark the spirit and evoke human emotions. Made from glass, the unique pendants look like little drops of light around your neck. Light Drops can be fun and/or spiritual in nature ,and each is an original work of art. Light Drops make the perfect gift for someone you love. With many inspirational and religious words and phrases, Light Drop necklaces can be reminders of spiritual goals. You can wear the more light-hearted combos to remind you of the fun in life. Or, you can personalize a pendant with words and phrases that are near and dear to you.
When I saw the pictures of the collection on the website, I had the impression that the pendant was a flat disc with words inscribed on the inside, that could be worn either way. However, when I received it, I realised that it was not a flat disc at all, but a glass drop with wire around its middle, and it was a little larger and heavier than I expected. Here are the pictures of the one I received – one side says Grace and the other says Divine.
The glass drop does look like a light drop and it is truly a unique piece of jewelry that is pleasing to the eye. It comes on an organza ribbon with a clasp for you to wear around your neck and it is worn as a short necklace. I am quite impressed by it, honestly, because I’ve never seen anything like it, and I like the inscriptions in it, which you can choose to customize.
These pendants are available to order online and cost US$30 for the pre-made inscriptions and US$45 for the personalized ones. The website doesn’t mention if they ship outside of the USA, but if you are outside of the USA and are interested, try emailing Jo Anna through the contact form on the site. She’s very friendly and helpful and I’m sure something can be worked out.
Update: It appears the site is no longer valid
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