Goat Milk for skin, anyone?

Things embossed with "goat milk" always caught my eye - be it cheese or skincare (looking at you Kate Somerville!), and that's why you'd find goat milk and chai shower cream in my bathroom! I jumped at the chance to try some new skin and body care items by Billie Goat Soap from Australia that includes goat milk as an ingredient.

Empties: July - September

It's been a while since the last empties post - I think I have photographed one or two of the empties twice by mistake, sorry about that! Work has been getting in the way and my room is a mess right now, which means more empties must come forth!

Sleek Barekissed Illuminator in Casablanca is the new "Big Easy"

I've recently switched to a new office and there's just so much on my plate each day (work-wise), so the only thing I can manage is to smear some BB creams on and draw a liner, dust some powder, do my brows, highlight & contour a bit then bam - off I go. 

You heard me right - no time for eyeshadows, no time for blushes, nada. If I'm feeling OK, I'd wear my contacts but mostly my specs will do...what can I do - a girl's gotta make a living!

My new pink power duo!

Ever since I've learned about the Sleek brand years ago when it first debuted on UK drugstores, I knew their products were hardly duds. I brought back i-Divine palettes, Pout Polish, Glitter Powders home back then! 

Summer Fashion Picks

As the temperature soars up to 33 this week, i'm starting to think if i need an wardrobe update to cool things down a bit. I'm a big fan of breezy pieces like dresses, see-through knits, off-shoulder tops, shorts (but then i'm partial to skirts / dresses because they're less stuffy), bat-wings, kimonos.

Here are my topsummer fashion picks:

Cold-shoulders

This top is perfect because you have the security of straps on both shoulders (instead of one-shoulder), the print is basically timeless, the V at the back gives you extra air for breeze, the color looks good on both light-colored or dark-colored shorts/jeans (even red!)

Empties: April - June

Today I bring you the second installment of the mega empties' post! As I've been traveling quite a bit recently, I tried to take photos of the empties as long as I finished them because I didn't want to lug around junk while moving from here to there, please bear with me (pic-heavy). It sure felt good to have finished LOTS of stuff! :)

The usual cotton puffs I went through boxes and boxes of: 

The ultimate beauty handbook launched

Last week I squeezed in an evening to attend the launch of a beauty handbook by the local makeup artist Annie G. Chan (sporting a white hat), who also happened to have her own makeup academy.

Guerlain Abeille Royale Daily Repair Age-Defying Serum Review

Circumstances had made me an adventurer in latest skincare on the market: the Daily Repair Serum from Guerlain's Abeille Royale line, which aims to firm, smooth and lift the skin. In fact, past studies had shown the superb ability of honey in treating wounds and injuries, there's something about honey being a natural healer.

DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum Review

Everyone should be cray about their lashes - be they short and stubby, or medium length lusting after intensity and drama, it should be a step one shouldn't overlook in their beauty routine. This is why I bring you a review of Dior's Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum today. I snagged it at half price off (almost), and it was too good a chance to pass.

A fruitful shower

Today's focus will be something different ;) we'll focus on some products on the shower stand lately in rotation:

Bee beautiful with Guerlain

Guerlain's signature symbol is none but bees. Their new product is a spin-off of the brand's origin - a nectar made from bee's by-products, and the Abeille Royale face oil which was launched last year.

Empties: January - March

Shall we liven up the space here with the first installment of Empties in 2015?

Weleda Body Oils mini in Wild Rose, Lavender, Sea Buckthorn, Citrus, Pomegranate (L-R) - 

Each of the scent has their accompanying functions, Sea buckthorn is my favorite scent, it smells tangy and not sickenly sweet, nor is it overwhelming. Bought these in a trial set and they've been a luxury to use.

Guerlain Les Tendres Spring 2015 Collection Review and Swatches

Ever since the promo images for Guerlain Spring 2015 have been released, I've been waiting for ages for it to launch - and so it had! Allow me to indulge you with a pic-heavy post on the latest collection from none other than GUERLAIN!!

I have arranged products with marshmallows, candies and jelly beans...to tell you how delicious the collection is!

Empties' Post (November - December 2014)

First and foremost, Happy New Year to everyone who is reading this! I hope 2015 will bring you joy, health and gentleness. 

This post is a wrap-up of what I used up during the last 2 months of 2014, here we go:

Perfume warehouse sale - 10th-13th December!

Perfumistas listen up!

A warehouse sale is going on from today until 13th December in Kwun Tong, HK. Brands like REN, Acqua di Parma, Juicy Couture, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Peter Thomas Roth will be hugely marked down!

Refer to below flyer for details. Am practically dashing there after work, see you there!

Shoppers’ alert: FLASH SALE at ZALORA online on 12 December!

If you think the Singles' Day online online frenzy on 11 November has your knees weak, then you’d surely have a heart attack come Friday December the 12th ! The online clothing store ZALORA will be having a flash sale (“Online Fever”) that day with discounts bigger than any time this year! I suggest to sing up in case you forgot when the flash sale kicks in, click HERE to sign up for Online Fever deals, not sure for the faint-at-heart though, consider yourselves warned!

Brands like Fossil, Aldo, Ray-Ban, Vogue, Mango, Rubi, Nine West, Steve Madden, the house brand ZALORA and ZALORA Basics would be included in the flash sale, here are my personal picks:

These Piedim Heels by ALDO, 'cause they’ll make any legs look longer (the front slits) :

Ray-ban RB4196 Polarized Square Sunglasses in a warm-toned color HERE, for days when you don't feel like having eye contact with anyone (mornings commute I hear you!) :

MANGO Speed Handbag, unarguably it looks just like the Celine Trio bag! It's such a steal and can be found HERE.

Or if you are like me, who can't live with a mini bag on most days, try this Triple Compartment Bag HERE. But you know what? I suggest getting this for the weekdays, and the Speed Handbag above for the weekend.

The above could go really well with the floral skirt and Faux Leather Wrap skirt HERE and HERE. The floral print should last you well into Spring or even Summer. The skirt in red is well, who doesn't need a pop of color for Xmas and Chinese New Year? One skirt = both festivals checked!

*This post is sponsored by ZALORA but the links are not affiliated (I'm not earning money for each purchase).

Empties Post (July - October 2014)

Ready for another Empties Galore post? This one is rather long, I have to say though, the shampoos and conditioners and some cleansers are shared with my family, so those things are gone quickly!

Aromatherapy x High Tea @ DK Cuppa Tea

One of the greatest joys of blogging is getting to know like-minded people, discover new beauty items on the horizon, I've been extremely blessed in this regard ever since I switched to using mostly "green" products. Ever thought about incorporating aromatherapy into food? I felt like turning a new leaf in my beauty chapter when I learned about DK Cuppa Tea in 16A Staunton Street, Central SoHo!

Oh boy I'm so excited - high tea set with aromatherapy ingredients in it!!

Institut Esthederm Intensif Spiruline Concentrated Formula Cream Review

French beauty brand stalkers rejoice!! My eyes was literally peeled when this jar landed on my desk. Institut Esthederm, a brand I've heard good things by British Beauty Blogger, originated from France, but have yet to have chance to try it myself, and it doesn't disappoint. We all know the French and their effective skincare brands (and French pharmacies is a must-visit, right?)

Equestrian wind brought forth from Massimo Dutti

Fall is my favorite season, and handbags are my latest obsession. Where does this lead to? Fall collections everywhere. Autumn lovers, time to rejoice!